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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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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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SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Lancia Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer’s
requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, infla-
tion pressures and the specifications
of snow tyres, follow the instructions
given in paragraph “Wheels” in sec-
tion “Technical specifications”.
The performance of these tyres is con-
siderably reduced when the tread
depth is less than 4 mm. Replace
them in this case.Due to their specific features, the per-
formance of snow tyres is much lower
than that of normal types in normal
conditions or long motorway
stretches. Limit performance accord-
ing the use for which they were ap-
proved.
IMPORTANT When snow tyres are
used with a max speed index below
the one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in
the passenger’s compartment, plainly
in the driver’s view which states the
max permissible speed of the snow
tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving and braking and
better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of
tyres.The top speed of a “T”
type snow tyre is 190
km/h. Respect the highway code in
all cases.
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OPENING/CLOSING THE DOORS................... 136
STARTING THE ENGINE................................ 136
FIX & GO Automatic
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT .............................. 138
REPLACING A WHEEL ................................... 142
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ........ 147
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS ..................... 150
REPLACING AN INTERIOR BULB .................. 155
REPLACING FUSES ........................................ 156
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT .............................. 161
LIFTING THE CAR.......................................... 161
TOWING THE CAR.......................................... 162 In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You will go to our web site at www.Lancia.com
to find the Lancia Dealership nearest to you.
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by push-
ing, towing or driving downhill. This
could cause a flow of fuel into the cat-
alytic converter and damage it beyond
repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the
brake servo and the electric power
steering system are not activated un-
til the engine is started, a greater ef-
fort will therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the steering
wheel.
Indicate that the car is
standing according to the
laws in force: emergency lights, re-
fracting warning triangle, etc. Pas-
sengers should leave the car, partic-
ularly if it is very loaded, and wait
for the wheel to be changed away
from on-coming traffic. Arrange
wedges or other suitable material
under the wheels to block the car on
slopes or rough roads.
WARNINGFIX & GO Automatic
QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The automatic Fix & Go quick tyre
repair kit fig. 3is placed in the boot.
The kit includes:
❒bottleAcontaining sealer and fit-
ted with:
– filling pipe B;
– an adhesive label Cwith the
message “max. 80 km/h” to be
apply in a position clearly visi-
ble by the driver (on the dash-
board) after repairing the tyre;
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 4), to
be used for prompt and proper use
of the quick repair kit and to be
then handed to the personnel
charged with handling the treated
tyre;
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The driving features of the
car may change when a
space saver spare wheel is fitted.
Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking, sudden steering and fast
cornering. The total life of a space
saver spare wheel is approxi-
mately 3000 km, after which it
must be replaced by another wheel
of the same type. Never install a
traditional tyre on a space saver
spare wheel rim. Repair and refit
the standard wheel as soon as pos-
sible. Only one space saver spare
can be used at a time. Do not ap-
ply grease to the bolt threading be-
fore assembly: the bolts could come
loose unexpectedly.
WARNING
The jack may only be used
to replace wheels on the
car which it equips or other cars of
the same model. Never use the jack
for other purposes, such as lifting
other car models. Never use the
jack to carry out repairs under the
car. Incorrect positioning of the
jack may cause the car to fall. Do
not use the jack for loads higher
than those shown on the label.
Snow chains cannot be fitted on a
space saver spare wheel. There-
fore, if a front wheel (drive wheel)
is punctured and you need to use
snow chains, swap with a rear
wheel. In this way, you will have
two normal wheels on the front on
which you can fit snow chains and
solve the emergency.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel cup as-
sembly may cause it to
come off when the car is travelling.
Never tamper with the inflation
valve. Never introduce tools of any
kind between rim and tyre. Check
tyre and space saver spare wheel
pressure regularly referring to the
values shown in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter.
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To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position so that it
is not a danger for on-coming traf-
fic and where you can replace the
wheel safely. The ground must be
flat and compact;
❒turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒lift the boot mat;
❒loosen the fastening device A-fig.
10;
❒take out the tool container Band
take it near to the wheel to be
changed;
❒take the space saver spare wheel
C;
L0D0161mfig. 10
Important notes:
❒the jack cannot be repaired: replace
with an original spare part if dam-
aged;
❒no tool other than its cranking de-
vice may be fitted on the jack.
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fig. 11L0D0397m
fig. 12L0D0163m
❒for cars fitting alloy rims, remove
the hub cap using the screwdriver
provided levering in groove E-
fig. 11, as shown in the figure;
❒loosen the bolts of the wheel to be
replaced by about one turn with the
wrench provided E-fig. 12; if the
car is fitted with alloy rims, shake
the car to facilitate removing the
rim from the wheel hub;❒operate the device F- fig. 13to ex-
pand the jack, until the groove G
on the upper part of the jack is
correctly inserted on the lower
edgeHof the body at indication I
(at approximately 60 cm from the
front wheel centre or 80 cm from
the rear wheel centre);
❒warn anybody nearby that the car
is about to be lifted. They must
stay clear and not touch the car
until it is back on the ground;❒fit the handle L-fig. 13to operate
the jack and lift the car until the
wheel to be changed is several cen-
timetres off the ground;
❒for versions with wheel cap, remove
the wheel cap after loosening the
three fastening bolts and finally
loosen the fourth bolt and extract
the wheel;
❒for versions with snap fitted wheel
cup, remove the cup being careful
not to damage it;
❒make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween space saver spare wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
L0D0164mfig. 13