2013 Lancia Flavia snow chains

To turn ESC on again, momentarily
press the “ESC Off” switch. This will
restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
operation.WARNING!
In partial ESC mode, the engine
power reduction feature of ESC is
disabled. Therefore, enhanced ve-
hicle stability offered by the ESC
system is reduced.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's
traction when driving with snow
chains, or starting off in deep
snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch to the “Partial
Off” mode by pressing the “ESC
Off” switch. Once the situation re-
quiring ESC to be switched to the
“Partial Off” mode is overcome,
turn ESC on again by momentarily
pressing the “ESC Off” switch.
This may be done while the vehicle
is in motion.
ESC ACTIVATION/
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT AND ESC OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT
The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light”
in the instrument cluster will
come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. It
should go out with the engine running.
If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” comes on continuously
with the engine running, a malfunction
has been detected in the ESC system. If
this light remains on after several igni-
tion cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 48 km/h, see your
authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and
corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indi-
cator Light” (located in the instrument
cluster) starts to flash as soon as the
tires lose traction and the ESC system
becomes active. The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” begins to flash during accelera-
tion, ease up on the accelerator and
apply as little throttle as possible. Be
sure to adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” and the “ESC
OFF Indicator Light” come on
momentarily each time the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.Each time the ignition is turned ON,
the ESC system will be ON even if it
was turned off previously. The ESC system will make buzz-
ing or clicking sounds when it is
active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC be-
comes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator
Light” indicates the Elec-
tronic Stability Control
(ESC) is off.
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or
tires, observe the following precau-
tions:
Because of restricted chain clear-
ance between tires and other sus-
pension components, it is impor-
tant that only chains in good
condition are used. Broken chains
can cause serious damage. Stop
the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate chain
breakage. Remove the damaged
parts of the chain before further
use. Do not exceed 70 km/h.
 Drive cautiously and avoid severeturns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
 Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then
retighten after driving about
0.8 km.
 Do not drive for prolonged peri- ods of time on dry pavement.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Observe the tire chain manufactur-
er's instructions on the method of
installation, operating speed, and
conditions for use. Always use the
lower suggested operating speed of
the chain manufacturer, if different
from the speed recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer.
This notice applies to all chain trac-
tion devices, including link and cable
(radial) chains.
TIRE ROTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of
vehicles operate at different loads and
perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these rea-
sons, they wear at unequal rates.These effects can be reduced by timely
rotation of tires. The benefits of rota-
tion are especially worthwhile with ag-
gressive tread designs such as those on
all season type tires. Rotation will in-
crease tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow, and wet traction levels, and con-
tribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to ro-
tation being performed.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR SYSTEM
(TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) will warn the driver of a low
tire pressure based on the vehicle rec-
ommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with tem-
perature by about 7 kPa for every
7°C. This means that when the out-
side temperature decreases, the tire
pressure will decrease. Tire pressure
should always be set based on cold
inflation tire pressure. This is defined
as the tire pressure after the vehicle
has not been driven for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1.6 km after
a three hour period. The cold tire in-
flation pressure must not exceed the
maximum inflation pressure molded
into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires –
General Information” in “Starting
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Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn off. The vehicle may need to
be driven for up to 20 minutes above
24 km/h in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
Check TPMS WarningWhen a system fault is detected, a chime
will sound and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” will flash on and
off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid. In addition, the EVIC will display
a "CHECK TPM SYSTEM" message for
a minimum of five seconds and then
display dashes (- -) in place of the pres-
sure value to indicate which sensor is
not being received.If the ignition key is cycled, this se-
quence will repeat, providing the sys-
tem fault still exists. If the system
fault no longer exists, the “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
no longer flash, and the "CHECK
TPM SYSTEM" message will no lon-
ger display, and a pressure value willdisplay in place of the dashes. A sys-
tem fault can occur due to any of the
following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices
or driving next to facilities emitting
the same Radio Frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermar-
ket window tinting that affects radio
wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the
wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped
with TPM sensors.
The EVIC will also display a
"CHECK TPM SYSTEM" message
for a minimum of five seconds when a
system fault related to an incorrect
sensor location fault is detected. In
this case, the "CHECK TPM SYS-
TEM" message is then followed with a
graphic display with pressure values
still shown. This indicates that thepressure values are still being received
from the TPM sensors but they may
not be located in the correct vehicle
position. The system still needs to be
serviced as long as the "CHECK TPM
SYSTEM" message is displayed.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
All engines are designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide ex-
cellent fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded
gasoline with a minimum research oc-
tane rating of 91.
Light spark knock at low engine
speeds is not harmful to your engine.
However, continued heavy spark
knock at high speeds can cause dam-
age and immediate service is required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause prob-
lems such as hard starting, stalling,
and hesitations. If you experience
these symptoms, try another brand of
gasoline before considering service for
the vehicle.
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Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . .91
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . .15
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . .14
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . .183
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . .66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . .50, 96, 214
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . .160
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . .127
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 115
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . .140
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . .140
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . .140
Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .152, 153
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .128
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . .128
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .192
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . .99
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 172
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . .43
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . .99Time Delay, Headlight
. . . . . . . . .95
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 157
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . .159
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
General Information . . . . . . .157
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . .157
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Pressure Warning Light . . . . .117
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .159
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .184
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . .12, 140
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