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SEAT BELTS
USING THE FRONT
AND SIDE REAR
SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the
seat back.
To fasten the seat belts, take hold the
tongueA-fig. 1and insert it into the
buckleB, until hearing the locking
click.
On removal, if it jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
Press button Cto release the belt. Ac-
company the belt while it is being re-
wound to prevent twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automati-
cally adapts to the body of the pas-
senger wearing it, allowing freedom of
movement.The reel may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is per-
fectly normal. Furthermore, the reel
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
and in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and on high speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial
seat belts with three anchor points
and reel.Rear seat belts must be worn as
shown in diagram D-fig. 2(five seat
versions) or as shown in diagram
E-fig. 3(four seat versions).
fig. 1L0D0126m
fig. 2L0D0430m
fig. 3L0D0431m
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
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S.B.R. system
The car is fitted with a Seat Belt Re-
minder system (S.B.R.), consisting of
a buzzer and a flashing warning light
must be fastened.
The buzzer can be deactivated (until
the next engine stop) as follows:
❒fasten the driver’s seat belt;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒wait for over 20 seconds and then
release one of the seat belts.
For permanent deactivation, contact
a Lancia Dealership.
The S.B.R. can only be reactivated us-
ing the setup menu (see the “Warning
lights and messages” chapter, “Seat
belt reminder” paragraph).ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT
BELT HEIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Always adjust the seat belt height to
the passenger’s body: this precaution
may considerably reduce the risk of
injury in the event of a collision.
Correct regulation is obtained when
the belt passes approximately half
way between the shoulder and the
neck.
To adjust, move the grip A-fig. 4of
the locking mechanism either up or
down and at the same time move the
ringBto the most suitable of the al-
lowed positions.
Remember that in the
event of a violent collision,
back seat passengers not wearing
seat belts also represent a serious
danger for the front seat passen-
gers.
WARNING
fig. 4L0D0128m
The height of the seat belts
must be adjusted with the
car at a standstill.
WARNING
After adjustment, always
check that the cursor to
which the ring is fastened is locked
in one of the set positions. Release
the grip and push downwards to
enable the locking device to click if
the grip has not been released in
one of the possible positions.
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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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Side bags are not a replacement of but
complementary to the belts, which
you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and
most non-European countries.
IMPORTANT In the event of side
crash, you can obtain the best protec-
tion by the system keeping a correct
position on the seat, allowing thus a
correct window bag unfolding.
IMPORTANT The front air bags
and/or side bags may be deployed if
the car is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody
area, such as for example violent
shocks, against steps, kerbs or low ob-
stacles, falling of the car in big holes
or sags in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust
will be released when the airbags are
deployed. The dust is not harmful and
does not indicate the beginning of a
fire. Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the
car may be covered in a dusty residue:
this dust may irritate the skin and the
eyes. Wash with mild soap and water
in the event of exposure.The airbag system expires after 14
years (charge) and 10 years (clock
contact). Go to a Lancia Dealership to
have the devices replaced when the
expiration date approaches.
IMPORTANT Should an accident oc-
cur in which any of the safety devices
is activated, take the car to a Lancia
Dealership to have the devices acti-
vated replaced and to have the system
checked.
All inspection, repair and replacement
operations concerning the air bags
must only be carried out at a Lancia
Dealership.
If you are having the car scrapped,
have the air bag system deactivated at
a Lancia Dealership first. If the car
changes ownership, the new owner
must be informed of the method of
use of air bags and the above warn-
ings and also be given this “Owner’s
Handbook”.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front
airbags and front side bags are de-
ployed according to different logics on
the basic of the type of collision. Non
deployment of one of the devices does
not therefore indicate a system fault.
Do not rest your head,
arms or elbows on the door,
on the windows and in the window
bag area to prevent injury in case of
deployment.
Never lean head, arms and elbows
out of the window.
WARNING
If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light ¬does not turn on or if it stays on
when travelling (together with the
message on the multifunctional
display, for versions/markets,
where provided) there could be a
failure in safety systems; in this
event air bags or pretensioners
may not be deployed in case of im-
pact or, in a minor number of
cases, they be deployed acciden-
tally. Contact Lancia Dealership
immediately to have the system
checked.
Do not cover the backrest of the
front seats with covers which are
not suitable for use with side bags.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The car is provided with an electronic
engine lock device: refer to “The Lan-
cia CODE system” paragraph in
“Dashboard and controls” if you can-
not start the engine. The engine may
be noisier during the first seconds of
operation, particularly after a long pe-
riod of inactivity. This is characteris-
tic of hydraulic tappets, the timing
system chosen for petrol engine ver-
sions to reduce the number of servic-
ing interventions and does effects nei-
ther functionality nor reliability.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒apply the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the accel-
erator;
❒turn the ignition key to AV Vand
let it go the moment the engine
starts.If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOPbefore repeating the attempt to
start the engine. If with the key at
MARthe instrument panel warning
lightYstays on with warning lightU, turn the key back to STOPand
then back to MAR; if the warning
light stays on, try with the other keys
provided.
It is dangerous to run the
engine in closed environ-
ments. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon oxide and
other toxic gasses.
WARNING
It is advisable not to de-
mand maximum perfor-
mance from your car (e.g.
excessive accelerations,
long distances at top rpm, excessive
intense braking, etc.) as soon as the
engine is started.
Do not leave the key in the
ignition switch in the MAR
position with the engine off
to avoid unnecessary con-
sumption of electricity which could
drain the battery.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition
key to MARwhen the engine is off.
PROCEDURE FOR
MULTIJET VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒apply the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
warning lights m,
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VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒Stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒Engage a gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is faced up-
hill or reverse if it is faced down-
hill) and leave the wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope,
it is further advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone. Avoid
parking for a long time with one
wheel on the pavement or steered
against the curb. Do not leave the key
in the ignition switch at MARto pre-
vent draining the battery. Always re-
move the key when you leave the car.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located be-
tween the two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake.
Four or five notches are normally suf-
ficient to lock the car on flat terrain,
while nine or ten may be necessary on
a steep slope with the car loaded. IMPORTANT If this is not the case,
contact Lancia Dealership to have the
handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled
up and the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light
xwill turn on.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A-fig. 1;
❒hold the button Apressed and
lower the lever; the warning light
xon the instrument panel will go
out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the car
from moving accidentally.
IMPORTANT if the handbrake lever
tends to reach end of stroke (groove
on the central tunnel), go to a Lancia
dealership to have the handbrake ad-
justed correctly.
fig. 1L0D0149m
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always
remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and
take it out with you.
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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
(red)
This warning light comes on when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, but it
should go off after a few seconds.
The electric power steering system
will not work when the warning light
is on and considerably more effort is
needed on the steering wheel. The car
can still be steered: go to a Lancia
Dealership.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
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DOOR OPEN (red)
On certain versions the
warning light turns on
when one or more doors or
the tailgate are not properly closed.
The display will show a dedicated
message.
A buzzer will sound when doors/
tailgate are open and the car is mov-
ing.
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SEAT BELTS
REMINDER (red)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light on the display will
light up when the car is moving and
the driver’s seat belt is not correctly
fastened. The warning light will blink
and a buzzer will sound if the front
seat belts are not correctly fastened.
The buzzer of the SBR (Seat Belt Re-
minder) system may only be switched
off by a Lancia Dealership. The sys-
tem can be reactivated by means of
the setup menu.
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EBD FAILURE
(red)
(amber)
Warning lights xand>lit at the
same time with the engine running in-
dicates an EBD system failure or that
the system is not available. Early
locking of the rear wheels may occur
in the event of violent braking caus-
ing the car to swerve. Drive very care-
fully to a Lancia Dealership to have
the system inspected.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
x
INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(Multijet versions
- amber)
SYSTEM FAILURE EOBD
ENGINE CONTROL
(petrol versions - amber)
Injection system failure
When the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
If the warning light stays on or turns
on when travelling, means a fault in
the supply/ignition system which
could cause high emissions at the ex-
haust, possible lack of performance,
poor handling and high consumption
levels.
The display will show a dedicated
message.
In these conditions, you may continue
travelling at moderate speed without
demanding excessive effort from the
engine. Go to a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible.
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THE DOORS
Emergency device for opening
the doors from the outside
The doors are provided with a device
for locking all the door using the lock
in case of a power fault.
Proceed as follows to lock the doors:
❒insert the ignition key in lock
B-fig. 1
❒turn the device to position 1and
close the door.
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STARTING
THE ENGINE
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may
be started using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little
higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the engine:
❒connect the positive terminals (+
sign near terminal) of both batter-
ies using a lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxil-
iary battery to an earthing point E
on the engine or the gearbox of the
car to be started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the or-
der above. If engine fails to start
again do not attempt any further
and call a Lancia Dealership. To reopen the doors:
❒insert the key in the lock on dri-
ver’s side and turn it anticlockwise
❒open the driver’s door
❒operate the door levers from the
inside of the vehicle for the re-
maining doors.