2012 Lancia Flavia instrument panel

SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The shift lever position display (lo-
cated in the instrument panel cluster)
indicates the transmission gear range.
You must press the brake pedal to
move the shift lever out of the PARK
position (refer to “Brake/
Transmission Shift Interlock System”
in this section). To drive, move the
shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL
to the DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled trans-
mission provides a precise shift sched-
ule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first
few shifts on a new vehicle may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will de-
velop within a few hundred kilome-
ters.
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or RE-
VERSE should be done only after the
accelerator pedal is released and the
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep
your foot on the brake pedal when
moving the shift lever between these
gears.The transmission shift lever has
PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
DRIVE, and AutoStick® shift posi-
tions. Manual shifts can be made us-
ing the AutoStick® shift control (refer
to “AutoStick®” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information).
Moving the shift lever to the left or
right (-/+) while in the AutoStick®
position (below the Drive position)
will manually select the transmission
gear, and will display the current gear
in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3,
2, 1.
GEAR RANGES
DO NOT race the engine when shift-
ing from PARK or NEUTRAL into
another gear range.
PARK
This range supplements the parking
brake by locking the transmission.
The engine can be started in this
range. Never attempt to use PARK
while the vehicle is in motion. Apply
the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle in this range.
When parking on a level surface, you
may place the shift lever in the PARK
position first, and then apply the
parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the
parking brake before placing the shift
lever in PARK, otherwise the load on
the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the shift
lever out of PARK. As an added pre-
caution, turn the front wheels toward
the curb on a downhill grade and
away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
Shift Lever
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NOTE:
If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be
sure the replacement cap is for use
with this vehicle.CAUTION!
 Damage to the fuel system oremission control system could r e-
sult from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
 A poorly fitting gas cap may cause
the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” to turn on.
 To avoid fuel spillage and overfill-
ing, do not “top off” the fuel tank
after filling. When the fuel nozzle
“clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank
is full.WARNING!
 Never have any smoking materi-als lit in or near the vehicle when
the gas cap is removed or the tank
is being filled.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 A fire may result if gasoline is
pumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas
containers on the ground while
filling.
NOTE:
 Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is
an indication that the gas cap is
tightened properly. The MIL in
the instrument cluster may turn
on if the gas cap is not secured
properly. Make sure that the gas
cap is tightened each time the
vehicle is refueled.
 When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP
MESSAGE
If the vehicle diagnostic system deter-
mines that the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, a
“CHECK GAS CAP” message will be
displayed in the EVIC (Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
Tighten the fuel filler cap properly
and press the odometer reset button to
turn the message off. If the problem
continues, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started.
Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Sys-
tem” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
NOTE:
If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be
sure the replacement cap is for use
with this vehicle.
VEHICLE LOADING
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL
Your vehicle has a certification label
attached to the rear of the
driver's
door.
The label contains the following infor -
mation:
 Name of manufacturer
 Month and year of manufacture
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HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is
located on the instrument panel, be-
low the radio.Press the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning flasher. When
the switch is activated, all di-
rectional turn signals will flash on and
off to warn oncoming traffic of an
emergency. Press the switch a second
time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system
and it should not be used when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to
seek assistance, the Hazard Warning
flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
NOTE:
With extended use the Hazard
Warning flashers may wear down
your battery. IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you
can reduce the potential for overheat-
ing by taking the appropriate action.
 On the highways — Slow down.
 In city traffic — While stopped, put
transaxle in NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If tem-
perature gauge reads “H”, pull over
and stop the vehicle with the engine
at idle, when safe. Turn the air con-
ditioner off and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal
range. After appropriate action has
been taken, if the pointer remains on
the “H”, turn the engine off imme-
diately, and call for service.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to
slow down an impending overheat
condition:  If your air conditioner (A/C) is
on, turn it off. The A/C system
adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off
can help remove this heat.
 You can also turn the tempera- ture control to maximum heat,
the mode control to floor and the
blower control to high. This al-
lows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned
by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or
steam from your radiator. If you see
or hear steam coming from under
the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
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WEATHER STRIP CARE –
SOFT AND HARD TOP
Lubricate all top and door glass
weather strips periodically with a
weather strip lubricant to keep them
soft and pliable.FUSES
INTEGRATED POWER
MODULE
The Integrated Power Module is lo-
cated in the engine compartment near
the air cleaner assembly. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini
fuses. A label that identifies each
component may be printed on the in-
side of the cover. Refer to the graphic
below for FUSES/TIPM location.
Cavity
Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green —Power Top Module
2 —20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump
3 —10 Amp RedCenter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4 —10 Amp Red Ignition Switch
5 —20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow (when present)
6 —10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch/Climate Controls
7 —30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1
8 —30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed – Power Seats (for versions/
markets, where provided)
10 —20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel/Power Locks/Interior
Lights
11 —15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet (Inside Center Arm
Rest)
12 —20 Amp Yellow —
13 —20 Amp Yellow Ignition/Cigar Lighter
Integrated Power Module
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
14 —10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green —Radiator Fan Relay
16 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
17 —10 Amp RedWireless Control Module (WCM)/Clock/
Steering Control Module (SCM)
18 40 Amp Green —Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay
19 —20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier (for versions/markets,
where provided)
20 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Radio
21 —10 Amp Red Siren (for versions/markets, where provided)
22 —10 Amp RedIgnition Run – Climate Controls/Hot Cup-
holder (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
23 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 3
24 —25 Amp Natural Sunroof (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
25 —10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Heated Mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided)
26 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 2
27 —10 Amp RedIgnition Run – Occupant Classification Mod-
ule (OCM)/Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC)
28 —10 Amp RedIgnition Run — Occupant Classification
Module (OCM)/Occupant Restraint Control-
ler (ORC)
29 — —Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 —20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run – Heated Seats (for versions/
markets, where provided)
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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.).        
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust
jets if necessary.        
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/
wear.        
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanli-
ness and lubrication of linkages.        
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, under-
body protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).        
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.        
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.        
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, wind-
shield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).        
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if neces-
sary. 

Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation (via diag-
nostic socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 
Replace spark plugs. 
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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Replace air filter cartridge.    
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.*
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).  
Replace pollen filter.        
* The engine oil and the oil filter must
be changed when the instrument
panel warning light comes on or in
any case every 12 months.
Periodic Checks
Every 1 000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 tire inflation pressure and condi- tion;
 operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades. Every
3 000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;
 short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside tem-
peratures;
 engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;  check cleanliness of hood and trunk
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
 visually inspect conditions of: en- gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
 visually inspect condition of the ac- cessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . 160
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . 159
GaugesCoolant Temperature . . . . . 107
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Gear Select Lever Override . . . 175
General Information . . . . . . . . 14
General Maintenance . . . . . . . 182
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . 162
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . 162
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Hands-Free Phone
(Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hazard Driving Through Flowing,
Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . 166
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,203 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 203
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . 91
On With Wipers . . . . . . . . 91,96
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . 12
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . 13
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . 37,39
Information Center, Vehicle . . 115
Instrument Cluster . . . . . 106,107
Instrument Panel and
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Instrument Panel Lens
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Integrated Power Module
(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Interior Appearance Care . . . . 197
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . 91,93
Intermittent Wipers
(Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . 13
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . 16
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lane Change and Turn
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 93,111,205
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . 93
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . 23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . 40,41
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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