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The car can be driven using the me-
chanical steering in case of failure to
the electric power steering system.
Take the car to a Lancia Dealership
as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT The steering may be-
fore stiffer when parking requiring a
lot of steering. This is normal and
caused by the electric control motor
overheating system. No repairs are
needed. The power steering system
will start working properly again the
next time the car is used. PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper and their function is to in-
form the driver, through an intermit-
tent buzzer, about the presence of ob-
stacles behind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically acti-
vated when the reverse gear is en-
gaged. As the distance from the ob-
stacle behind the car decreases, the
acoustic alarm becomes more fre-
quent.
fig. 114L0D0419m
Under no circumstances
should aftermarket opera-
tions involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g.:
installation of anti-theft device) be
carried out that could badly affect
performance and safety. This also
causes the warranty to become null
and void and results in vehicle non-
compliance with type-approval re-
quirements.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Electric power steering failure is indi-
cated by the turning on of warning
light
gon the instrument panel to-
gether with the dedicated message on
the multifunctional display (where
provided), (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
Before starting any main-
tenance operation, stop the
engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch to operate the steer-
ing lock, particularly when the car
is lifted off the ground. If this is
not possible (i.e. if the key must be
kept in the MAR position or the en-
gine must be kept running), remove
the main electric power steering
system fuse.
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat
belts, the car is fitted with preten-
sioners. These devices, in the event of
a violent crash, rewind the seat belts
a few centimetres. In this way they
ensure that the seat belt adheres per-
fectly to the wearer before the re-
straining action begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt
cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.The pretensioner can only
be used once. Go to a Lan-
cia Dealership to have it replaced
after is has been deployed. The ex-
piration date of the device is shown
on the label inside the upper odd-
ment compartment on passenger
side: go to a Lancia Dealership to
have the device replaced when the
expiration date approaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or lo-
calised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours)
in the area around the pretensioners
may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vi-
brations caused by irregularities of
the road surface or low obstacles
such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia
Dealership for any assistance.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action
of the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest
and pelvis. A slight amount of smoke
may be detected during operation of
the pretensioners. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original
conditions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events
(floods, seas storm, etc.) the device
has been affected by water and mud,
it must necessarily be replaced.
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❒will light up on the instrument
panel; wait for warning lights
Yand
mto go out. This will hap-
pen faster when the engine is
warm;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the accel-
erator;
❒turn the ignition key to AV Vas
soon as the warning light
mturns
off. Waiting too long will waste the
work done by the glow plugs. Re-
lease the key as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT With the engine cold,
the accelerator must be entirely re-
leased when turning the ignition key
to position AV V.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR,
the instrument panel warning light
Yremains lit, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR; if the warn-
ing lights remain on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED (petrol and Multijet
engines)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium speed. Accelerate
smoothly;
❒do not demand maximum perfor-
mance for the first few kilometres.
Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.Warning light
mwill
blink for 60 seconds after
starting or during pro-
longed cranking to indicate
a fault to the glow plug heating sys-
tem. Use the car normally if the en-
gine starts and go to a Lancia Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive,
you should allow the engine to “catch
its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in
the engine compartment to fall.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or dri-
ving downhill. This could
cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accel-
erator before turning off the
engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to
turbocharged engines.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition
key to MARwhen the engine is off.
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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after
a few seconds.
The warning light will light up when
the system is either not working or not
available. In the case, the braking sys-
tem will work as normal without the
extra potentials offered by the ABS
system. Drive carefully and go to a
Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after
a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when
about 6/7 litres fuel are left in the
tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will
blink to indicate a system failure. Go
to a Lancia Dealership to have the
system checked.
K
GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG FAILURE
(Multijet versions -amber)
Glow plugs
The warning light will go on when the
key is turned to MAR. It will go out
as soon as the glow plugs have
reached a predetermined tempera-
ture. Start the engine as soon as the
warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient tem-
perature, warning light stays on for
very short time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light will blink in the
event of a failure to the glow plug
heating system. Go to a Lancia Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
m
WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER (Multijet
versions - amber)
When the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning light
turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light cturns on when
there is water in the diesel fuel filter.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
c
The presence of water in the
feeding circuit may cause
severe damage to the injec-
tion system and irregular
engine operation. If warning light c
lights up (on some versions with the
message on the display), go to a
Lancia Dealership as soon as pos-
sible to have the system bled. Water
may have been introduced in the
tank if this appears immediately af-
ter refuelling: in this case, stop the
engine immediately and contact a
Lancia Dealership.
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fig. 3L0D0361m
fig. 4L0D0362m
❒compressor Dincluding gauge and
connections;
❒a pair of protection gloves located
in the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different ele-
ments.
The quick repair kit container in the
boot under the mat also contains the
screwdriver and tow rings.
Give the instruction book-
let to the tyre repair work-
shop personnel.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Do not use the quick
repair kit if the tyre was damaged by
running on a flat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre re-
pair kit is effective with external tem-
peratures between 20 °C –and
+50 °C.
The sealing fluid will expire.
The kit cannot be used to
repair damage to the tyre
sidewall. Do not use the quick re-
pair kit if the tyre was damaged by
running on a flat.
The damage cannot be repaired
with the kit if the wheel rim is
damaged (deformation of the chan-
nel causing leakage of air). Do not
remove the foreign body (screw or
nail) from the tyre.
Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive min-
utes. Risk of overheating. The
quick repair kit is not suitable for
definitive repairs. The tyres may
only be repaired temporarily.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies,
the kit may be used to re-
pair tyres showing dam-
ages on the track or shoulder up to
max 4 mm diameter.
Replace the cylinder con-
taining the sealant after the
expiration date. Dispose of
the cylinder and the sealant
liquid properly. Dispose according to
the national and local laws in force.
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❒a tyre will age even if it is not used
much. Cracks in the tread and on
the sidewalls are a sign of ageing.
Have the tyres checked by spe-
cialised personnel if they have been
fitted for longer than 6 years. Re-
member to check the spare wheel
very carefully;
❒In case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those with an
unknown origin.
❒If a tyre is replaced, also change the
inflation valve.
❒to allow even wear between the
front and rear tyres, it is advisable
to change them over every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as not
to reverse the direction of rotation.
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your
car also depends on the correct in-
flation pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
Excessively low pressure
will cause overheating of
the tyre and may cause severe tyre
damage.
WARNING
Do not exchange the tyres
from the left to the right of
the car and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel
rims at temperatures
higher than 150°C. The mechani-
cal features of the wheels could be
compromised.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
Carefully follow the information con-
tained in the “Service schedule” in
this section for maintenance of brake
system and fuel feed rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the
hoses, with possible leaks. Careful in-
spections are therefore necessary.
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To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
❒wash the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, fre-
quently rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the parts less in sight particularly
carefully, such as the door frames and
the headlight frames, where water
may stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the car in the open for a
while after washing it to give time for
the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine
is bonnet is hot: this could take the
shine off the paint.Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under
trees; the resinous substance many
species release give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibil-
ity of triggering rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thor-
oughly as the acid they contain is par-
ticularly aggressive.Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratch-
ing the glass or damaging the trans-
parency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth in the di-
rection of the filaments to avoid dam-
aging the heating device.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes
(e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front
headlight plastic lens.Detergents pollute the envi-
ronment. The vehicle
should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and
purifying the liquid used in the
washing process.