2013 Lancia Flavia steering

 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . .128 RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
 CD PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . . .129
 CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROL (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
 OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
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28. High Beam IndicatorThis light indicates that the
headlights are on high beam.
Pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel to switch the head-
lights to low beam.
29. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) DisplayThis display shows the EVIC messages
when the appropriate conditions exist.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further
information.30. Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
when the rear fog lights are on.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster.
The EVIC consists of the following:
 Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW)
 Average Fuel Economy  Distance To Empty (DTE)
 Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)
 Elapsed Time
 Display Units
 System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.)

Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)Outside Temperature Display
(°F or °C) Audio Mode Displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD Title and
Track number when playing
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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The system allows the driver to select
information by pressing the following
buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
MENU ButtonPress and release the
MENU button to advance
the display to each of the
EVIC Main Menu features.
Upon reaching the last item in the
Main Menu the EVIC will advance to
the first item in the Main Menu with
the next MENU button press and re-
lease. Press and release the MENU
button to return to the Main Menu
from a sub-menu. DOWN Button
Press and release the
DOWN button to advance
the display through the
various Trip Functions or
Personal Settings.
COMPASS Button
Press and release the COM-
PASS button to display the
compass heading, the out-
side temperature, and Audio
Info (when the radio is on) screen when
the current screen is not the compass,
outside temp, audio info screen.
SELECT Button
Press and release the SE-
LECT Button to accept a
selection. The SELECT But-
ton also resets various Trip
Functions.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) DISPLAYS
When the appropriate conditions
exist, the EVIC displays the following
messages:
Turn Signal On (with a continuous
warning chime after one mile traveled) Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
 Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
 Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
 Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry)
Battery Low (with a single chime) Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not in Park
 Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are
located on the rear surface of the
steering wheel, at the three and nine
o'clock positions.
The right-hand rocker switch has a
pushbutton in the center, and controls
the volume and mode of the sound
system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume.Pressing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button changes
the operation of the radio from MW to
LW, or to CD mode, depending on
which radio is in the vehicle.
The left-hand rocker switch has a
pushbutton in the center. The func-
tion of the left-hand switch is differ-
ent, depending on which mode you
are in.
The following describes the left-hand
rocker switch operation in each mode.
RADIO OPERATION
Pressing the top of the switch will
SEEK up for the next listenable sta-
tion, and pressing the bottom of the
switch will SEEK down for the next
listenable station.
The button located in the center of the
left-hand switch will tune to the next
preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset push-
button.
CD PLAYER
Pressing the top of the switch once
will go to the next track on the CD.
Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the pre-
vious track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down
twice it plays the second track; three
times, it will play the third, etc.
The button in the center of the left-
hand switch has no function in this
mode.
Remote Sound System Controls
(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK . . . . . . . . .153
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . .153
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . . .154
 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) . . . . . . .154
 BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . .154
 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) . .154
 ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTION INDICATORLIGHT AND ESC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT . . . .156
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .157
 TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . .157
 RADIAL-PLY TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
 TIRE SPINNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
 TREAD WEAR INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
 LIFE OF TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
 REPLACEMENT TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
 TIRE CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . .161
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .161
 PREMIUM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
 METHANOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
 ETHANOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
 CLEAN AIR GASOLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
 MMT IN GASOLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
 MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . .166
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WARNING!(Continued)
Always fully apply the parking
brake when leaving your vehicle
or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also, be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.CAUTION!
If the “Brake Warning Light” re-
mains on with the parking brake
released, a brake system malfunc-
tion is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
provides increased vehicle stability
and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system oper-
ates with a separate computer to
modulate the hydraulic pressure to
prevent wheel lock-up and avoid
skidding on slippery surfaces.
WARNING!
 Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness
and may lead to a collision.
Pumping makes the stopping dis-
tance longer. Just press firmly on
your brake pedal when you need
to slow down or stop.
 The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from act-
ing on the vehicle, nor can it in-
crease braking or steering effi-
ciency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction
afforded.
 The ABS cannot prevent colli- sions, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns, fol-
lowing another vehicle too
closely, or hydroplaning.
 The capabilities of an ABS-
equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner, which could jeopar-
dize the user's safety or the safety
of others. The “Anti-Lock Brake
Warning Light” monitors
the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem. The light will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position and may stay on for
as long as four seconds.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning
Light” remains on or comes on while
driving, it indicates that the anti-lock
portion of the brake system is not func-
tioning and that service is required.
However, the conventional brake sys-
tem will continue to operate normally
if the “Brake Warning Light” is not on.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning
Light” is on, the brake system should
be serviced as soon as possible to re-
store the benefits of anti-lock brakes.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning
Light” does not come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, have the bulb repaired as
soon as possible.
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If both the “Brake Warning Light”
and the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning
Light” remain on, the Anti-Lock
Brake (ABS) and Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD) Systems are
not functioning. Immediate repair to
the ABS system is required. See your
authorized dealer.
When the vehicle is driven over
11 km/h, you may hear a slight click-
ing sound as well as some related mo-
tor noises. These noises are the system
performing its self-check cycle to en-
sure that the ABS system is working
properly. This self check occurs each
time the vehicle is started and accel-
erated past 11 km/h.
ABS is activated during braking un-
der certain road or stopping condi-
tions. ABS-inducing conditions can
include ice, snow, gravel, bumps, rail-
road tracks, loose debris, or panic
stops.You also may experience the following
when the brake system goes into anti-
lock:
 The ABS motor running (it may
continue to run for a short time
after the stop),
 the clicking sound of solenoid valves,
 brake pedal pulsations,
 and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of
ABS.
WARNING!
The Anti-Lock Brake System con-
tains sophisticated electronic
equipment that may be susceptible
to interference caused by improp-
erly installed or high output radio
transmitting equipment. This in-
terference can cause possible loss of
anti-lock braking capability. In-
stallation of such equipment should
be performed by qualified profes-
sionals. All vehicle wheels and tires must be
the same size and type, and tires must
be properly inflated to produce accu-
rate signals for the computer.
POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system
will give you good vehicle response
and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will pro-
vide mechanical steering capability if
power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is
interrupted, it will still be possible to
steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions, you will observe a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially
at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:
 Increased noise levels at the end
of the steering wheel travel are
considered normal and do not
indicate that there is a problem
with the power steering system.
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Upon initial start-up in cold
weather, the power steering
pump may make noise for a short
amount of time. This is due to the
cold, thick fluid in the steering
system. This noise should be con-
sidered normal, and it does not
in any way damage the steering
system.WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced
power steering assist could pose a
safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering
system at the end of the steering
wheel travel will increase the steer-
ing fluid temperature and it should
be avoided when possible. Damage
to the power steering pump may
occur.POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Checking the power steering fluid
level at a defined service interval is
not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnor-
mal noises are apparent, and/or the
system is not functioning as antici-
pated. Coordinate inspection efforts
through an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
power steering system as the
chemicals can damage your power
steering components. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.WARNING!Fluid level should be checked on a
level surface and with the engine off
to prevent injury from moving parts
and to ensure accurate fluid level
reading. Do not overfill. Use only
manufacturer's recommended power
steering fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the
proper indicated level. With a clean
cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubri-
cants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further in-
formation.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE
CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle may be equipped with an
optional advanced electronic brake
control system that includes Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS), Traction Control
System (TCS), Brake Assist System
(BAS), and Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC). All systems work together
to enhance vehicle stability and con-
trol in various driving conditions and
are commonly referred to as ESC.
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