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When the ECO function is activated, the car is set
for city driving, characterised by less effort on
the steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and
reduced fuel consumption.
When this function is activated, the word ECO on
the display will light up on some versions.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the
setting it had before the engine was stopped. Press
the ECO button again to deactivate the function
and restore the normal driving setting.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the event of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the
engine consequently cutting out
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area. After a
collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
the battery from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed
as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
WARNING
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system,
do not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
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Once the doors have been locked via the remote
control or the key pawl, it will no longer be
possible to unlock them by pressing button
.
In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still possible
to lock the doors manually.
IMPORTANT With central locking active, pulling
the internal opening lever of the passenger side
door unlocks the door (the LED stays on). Pulling
the internal opening lever of the driver side door
activates central unlocking.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the child-lock system is
engaged (see the description in the following
paragraph).
CHILD-LOCKS
This system prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside.
This device A fig. 55 can only be engaged with the
doors open:
❒position 1 - device engaged (door locked);
❒position 2 - device not engaged (door may be
opened from the inside).
The device remains on even if the doors are
unlocked electrically.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the child-lock system is
engaged.
fig. 55
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WARNING
Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child
lock on both rear doors, check for effective
engagement by trying to open a door with
the internal handle.
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR AND REAR
DOOR EMERGENCY LOCKING DEVICE
The passenger side front door and the rear doors
have a device to lock them when there is no power.
In this case proceed as follows:
❒engage the metal insert of the ignition key in
position Afig. 56 (passenger side front door)
or B fig. 55 (rear doors);
❒turn the key clockwise and then remove it from
housing Afig. 56 or B fig. 55.The door lock knob can be realigned (only when
the battery charge has been restored) as follows:
❒press the
button on the remote control;
❒press button
for locking/unlocking the doors;
❒open a front door by inserting the key into the
key pawl;
❒operate the internal door handle.
If the child lock was engaged and the
previously described locking
procedure carried out, operating the
internal handle will not open the door but will
only realign the door lock knobs. To open the
door, the outside handle must be used. The
door central locking/unlocking button
is
not disabled by the engagement of the
emergency lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door opening/closing
mechanism must be reinitialised as follows:
❒close all the doors;
❒press button
on the remote control or button
for locking/unlocking the doors on the
instrument panel;
❒press button
on the remote control or button
for locking/unlocking the doors on the
instrument panel.
fig. 56
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Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely
fold back the seats (see the paragraph
“Expanding the luggage compartment”);
❒adjust lever A fig. 59.
WARNING
Be careful not to hit object on the
storage shelf when you open the
luggage compartment tailgate.CLOSURE
Pull the tab A fig. 60 and lower the tailgate by
pressing next to the lock until it clicks.
The direction indicators will blink twice and an
internal light will switch on when the luggage
compartment is opened: the light switches off
automatically when the luggage compartment is
closed. The light switches off automatically after a
few minutes if the tailgate is left open.
IMPORTANT Before closing the luggage
compartment make sure that you have the keys.
The luggage compartment is locked automatically.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the luggage compartment
opening/closing mechanism must be reinitialised
as follows:
fig. 59
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fig. 60
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Emergency opening from inside

The LED above the
button is on when the
system is deactivated.
ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE CONDITIONS
When the system is active, due to comfort,
emission control and safety reasons, the engine
does not stop in some conditions, among which:
❒engine still cold;
❒especially cold outside temperature;
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒heated rear window activated;
❒windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒particulate filter regeneration (DPF) in progress
(diesel engines only);
❒driver's door not shut;
❒driver's seat belt not fastened;
❒reverse gear engaged (for example, for parking
manoeuvres);
❒for versions equipped with automatic climate
control (for versions/markets, where provided),
if an adequate level of thermal comfort has
not been reached or with MAX-DEF activation;
❒during the first period of use, to initialise the
system.
If climate comfort is to be favoured, the
Start&Stop system can be disabled,
for a continuous operation of the
climate control system.ENGINE RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, to limit harmful emissions
and for safety purposes, the engine can restart
automatically without any action by the driver if
certain conditions are met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒reduced braking system vacuum (e.g. if the
brake pedal is pressed repeatedly);
❒car moving (e.g. when driving on roads with a
gradient);
❒engine stopping by Start&Stop system for over
3 minutes;
❒for versions equipped with automatic climate
control (for versions/markets where provided),
to enable suitable thermal comfort or with
MAX-DEF activation.
With gear engaged, automatic engine restarting is
possible only by fully depressing the clutch pedal.
The driver is informed by the displaying of a
message on the display and - for versions/markets,
where provided - by the flashing of the symbol
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CAR INACTIVITY
In the event of car inactivity, special attention
must be paid due to the disconnection of the
battery power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A fig. 72
(by pressing button B) from sensor C for
monitoring the status of the battery installed on
the negative battery pole D. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the pole except if the
battery is replaced.
WARNING
When replacing the battery, always
contact a Lancia Dealership. Replace
the battery with one of the same type
(HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.JUMP STARTING
When jump starting, never connect the negative
lead (-) of the auxiliary battery to the negative
pole A fig. 73 of the car battery, but rather to an
engine/gearbox earth point.
fig. 72
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fig. 73
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❒Sensors may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo noise) due to mechanical noises, for
example while washing the car, in the case of
rain, strong wind, hail.
❒The sensors might not detect objects of a
particular shape or made from particular
materials (very thin poles, trailer beams, panels,
nets, bushes, parking deterrents, rubbish bins,
motor vehicles, etc.). Always take great care
to check that the car and its path are actually
compatible with the parking area identified
by the system.
❒The use of (one or more) tyres or wheels of a
different size to those at the time the car was
purchased could affect the operation of the
system.
❒If the battery is disconnected or is nearly flat,
the Magic Parking system will not be available
until the vehicle is driven for a few hundred
metres on a curved path to initialise the system.
❒If a trailer is fitted (with the plug correctly
inserted) the Magic Parking system will
automatically be disabled.
❒If the Magic Parking system is in "search in
progress" mode, the system could incorrectly
identify a parking space and carry out the
manoeuvre (e.g. by a junction, carriage track,
roads crossing the direction of travel, etc.)
❒In the case of parking manoeuvres on roads on a
gradient, the performance of the system could
be inferior and it may deactivate.❒If a parking manoeuvre is being carried out
between two parked vehicles alongside the
pavement, the Magic Parking system may cause
the car to mount the pavement.
❒Some manoeuvres at very tight bends may not
be carried out.
❒Take great care to ensure that conditions do not
change during the parking manoeuvre (e.g. if
there are persons and/or animals in the parking
area, moving cars, etc.) and intervene
immediately if necessary.
❒During parking manoeuvres, pay attention to
cars approaching from the opposite direction.
Always follow the Highway Code.
IMPORTANT Correct system operation is not
guaranteed if snow chains or emergency wheels
are fitted.
IMPORTANT The correct positioning of the car
inside the parking space detected by the system
depends on various factors, in particular the
circumference of the wheels. For example,
if wheels with a 14" diameter are fitted, the
position of the car inside the parking area could
be slightly different.
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If, when the ignition key is at MAR the
warning light remains lit, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains lit, try with the other keys provided
with the car.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
Warning light
will flash for 60
seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking to indicate a fault
with the glow plug heating system. You can
use the car as usual if the engine starts but
you should contact a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible.
WARNING
It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes
in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational
until the engine has been started, therefore
much effort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top
speed, sharp braking etc.).When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from
draining the battery.Never jump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it beyond
repair.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at
medium revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
starts moving.
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