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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Fig. 65
Push the stalk to (stable) position:
❒upwards (position 1): right-hand
indicator;
❒downwards (position 2): left-hand
indicator;
Warning light
ForDcomes on in-
termittently on the instrument panel.
Indicators are switched off automati-
cally when the steering wheel is
straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or
down without clicking into position
(unstable position). When released
the stalk will return to its home posi-
tion.AUTOMATIC LIGHT SENSORS
(dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This sensor detects changes of exter-
nal lights according to the sensitivity
of the setting: the higher the sensitiv-
ity, the lower the amount of external
light needed to switch the lights on.
The sensitivity of the dusk sensor is
adjusted by means of the “Setup
menu” on the “Multifunctional dis-
play”.
Activation
Turn the ring to
2Afig. 67to light up
the side/tail lights and dipped beam
headlights according to the external
brightness. “FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE fig. 66
This function allows the illumination
of the space in front of the car for a
preset period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key on STOPor re-
moved, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk,
the lights will remain on for an extra
30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are switched
off automatically.
fig. 65L0D0071mfig. 66L0D0070mfig. 67L0D0072m
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CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
fig. 74
SwitchA-turns these lights on/off .
With switch Ain central position,
lightsCandDwill turn on/off when
opening/closing the front doors.
With switch Apressed on the left side,
lightsCandDwill always stay off.
With switch A-pressed on the right
side, lights CandDwill always stay
on.
The lights will be turned on/off grad-
ually.
SwitchBis used for operating the
spot light function; it works as follows
(light off):
❒lightCif the left side is pressed;
❒lightDif pressed on the right side.Lights when getting into the car
Lights will be turned on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when the door
is unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the
doors are closed (within the three
minutes).
Timing will stop when turning the ig-
nition key to MAR.
Light when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the igni-
tion switch, the lights will turn on as
follows:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the
engine off for about 10 seconds;
❒when a door is opened for about 3
minutes;
❒for about 10 seconds when the
doors are closed (within the three
minutes).
Timing will stop automatically when
locking the doors. IMPORTANT Before getting out of
the vehicle, make sure the switch is at
central position: lights off with doors
closed in order to avoid draining the
battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inad-
vertently to the on position, the lights
will turn off automatically 15 minutes
after turning the engine off.
Courtesy light timing
On certain versions to facilitate get-
ting in/out of the car at night or with
poor lighting, 2 different timed
switching on modes have been pro-
vided.
fig. 74L0D0077m
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Light when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the igni-
tion switch, the lights will turn on as
follows:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the
engine off for about 10 seconds;
❒when a door is opened for about 3
minutes;
❒for about 10 seconds when the
doors are closed (within the three
minutes).
Timing will stop automatically when
locking the doors. Ceiling light timer
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On certain versions to facilitate get-
ting in/out of the car at night or with
poor lighting, 2 different timed
switching on modes have been pro-
vided.
Lights when getting into the car
Lights will be turned on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when the door
is unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when a door is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the
doors are closed (within the three
minutes).
Timing will stop when turning the ig-
nition key to MAR. REAR COURTESY LIGHT
The light will turn on/off by pressing
the lens rightwards or leftwards
as shown in fig. 75.
The light may be integrated in the
ceiling unit, where provided.
Two 5W ceiling lights fig. 76are pre-
sent if a sunroof is fitted.
fig. 75L0D0078mfig. 76L0D0254m
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FUEL CUT OFF
SWITCH
The switch is located on the bottom of
the car, near the pillar on passenger
side. Move the carpet aside to reach
the switch. It is tipped by a crash and
cuts off the fuel feed, thus stopping
the engine.
When the device is activated the
warning light
èturns on together
with the relevant message on the re-
configurable multifunctional display
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided).
Inspect the car carefully for fuel leak-
ages (e.g. in the engine compart-
ment), under the car or near the fuel
tank.
If, after a crash, you smell
fuel or see leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the switch
to avoid fine risk.
WARNING
fig. 81L0D0388m
Press button A-fig. 81to reactivate
the fuel feed system if no leakage is
found and the car is worthy of re-
suming travel.
After the accident, remember to turn
the ignition key to STOPto prevent
draining the battery.
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CLOSING fig. 107
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod
Cfrom recess and fit it back into
its catchD;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is com-
pletely closed and not only fastened
by the safety catch by trying to
open it. If it is not perfectly closed,
open the bonnet and repeat the
procedure. No not simply press it.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed properly to avoid its
opening while the car is travelling.ROOF BARS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT Use of Lineaccessori
Lancia roof bars is recommended.
Follow the instructions contained in
the assembly kit to the letter. Assem-
bly must be performed by qualified
personnel.
The bonnet may drop sud-
denly if the supporting rod
is not in correct position.
WARNING
Perform these operations
when the car is stationary
only.
WARNING
fig. 109L0D0248m
IMPORTANT Never exceed the per-
mitted weight (see section “Technical
specifications”).
Check that the attachment fastening
screws are correctly positioned after a
few kilometres.
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EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On
Board Diagnosis) allows continuous
diagnosis of the components of the car
correlated with emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on
the warning light
Uon the instru-
ment panel (together with relevant
message on the multifunctional dis-
play, for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) (see section “Warning lights
and messages”), when these condi-
tions are no longer in peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒warn when a fault causes emissions
levels to increase;
❒to signal the need to replace deteri-
orated components. In this case, the rear wheels may sud-
denly lock and the car may swerve.
Drive carefully to the nearest Lancia
Dealership to have the system
checked.The system also has a diagnostic con-
nector that can be interfaced with ap-
propriate tools, which makes it possi-
ble to read the error codes stored in
the control unit, together with a series
of specific parameters for engine op-
eration and diagnosis. This check can
also be carried out by the traffic po-
lice.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the
inconvenience, to check the system
completely, Lancia Dealerships are
obliged to run a bench test and, if
necessary, road tests which may also
call for a long journey.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal
pulsating, do not remove your foot,
but keep it pressed; in doing so you
will stop in the shortest amount of
space possible under the current
road conditions.
WARNING
If warning light xonly
lights up on the instrument
panel (with a message on the mul-
tifunctional display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided),
stop the car immediately and go to
the nearest Lancia Dealership.
Leakage of hydraulic fluid from
the braking system will compro-
mise functionality of the braking
system, either of the conventional
type or with ABS.
WARNING
Go to a Lancia Dealership
as soon as possible if warn-
ing light Ueither does not
light up when the key is
turned to MAR to if while travelling
the warning lights comes on either
steady or blinking (along with a
message on the multifunctional dis-
play, where provided). The opera-
tion of warning light Umay be
checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in
force in the country where you are
driving.
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Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the in-
stallation of transceiving devices pro-
vided that they are installed accord-
ing to rules of good engineering prac-
tice respecting the manufacturer’s in-
dications by a specialised centre.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not
allow the car on the road in the event
of assembly of devices which imply
modifications to the features of the
car. This may also cause lapse of war-
ranty in relation to faults caused by
the change or either directly or indi-
rectly related to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for
damage caused by the installation of
accessories either not supplied or rec-
ommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A.
and/or installed in compliance with
the provided instructions.“DUAL DRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
The car is provided with an electric
power steering system which only
works with the key at MARand the
engine running. The system called
“Dual drive” allows to customise the
effort required to turn the steering
wheel according to driving conditions.
ON/OFF (CITY function)
Press fig. 118in the central part of
the dashboard to turn the function on
and off.
The message CITY appears on the
multifunctional display when the
function is on.
With the CITY function the effort on
the steering wheel is lighter, thus fa-
cilitating parking manoeuvres: this is
particularly useful when driving in
towns. TRANSCEIVERS AND MOBILE
PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle
mobile phones, CB radios, amateur
radio etc.) shall not be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is
mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar de-
vices inside the passenger compart-
ment (without separated aerial) pro-
duces radio-frequency electromag-
netic fields which, amplified by the
resonance effects inside the passenger
compartment, may cause electrical
systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise
safety in addition to constituting a po-
tential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and recep-
tion of these devices may be affected
by the shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly
comply with the instructions for use
provided by the mobile phone’s man-
ufacturer.
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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.
WARNING