2013 Lancia Flavia traction control

The top compartment holds small
items, such as a pen and note pad,
while the larger bottom compartment
will hold CDs and alike. Lift upward
on the larger of the latches to access
the lower storage compartment. The
larger bottom compartment will hold
CDs and alike. The bottom compart-
ment also contains a 12 Volt power
outlet.
NOTE:
 A notch in the front of the con-sole base allows for use of a cel-
lular phone while it is plugged
into the power outlet with the
armrest latched down.
 The power outlet can also ener- gize the cigar lighter in the op-
tional cup holder ash receiver.WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a
console compartment lid in the
open position. Cellular phones, mu-
sic players, and other handheld
electronic devices should be stowed
while driving. Use of these devices
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WARNING!(Continued)
while driving can cause an accident
due to distraction, resulting in
death or injury.
REAR WINDOW
FEATURES
REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTER The rear window defroster
button is located on the cli-
mate control (Mode) knob.
Press this button to turn on the rear
window defroster and the heated out-
side mirrors. An indicator in the but-
ton will illuminate when the rear win-
dow defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after
approximately 10 minutes. For an
additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time. NOTE: To prevent excessive bat-
tery drain, use the rear window
defroster only when the engine is
operating.
CAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating ele-
ments: Use care when washing the inside
of the rear window. Do not use
abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
ing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with
warm water.
 Do not use scrapers, sharp instru- ments, or abrasive window clean-
ers on the interior surface of the
window.
 Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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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!Do not downshift for additional en-
gine braking on a slippery surface.
The drive wheels could lose their grip
and the vehicle could skid, causing a
collision or personal injury.DRIVING ON SLIPPERY
SURFACES
ACCELERATION
Rapid acceleration on snow covered,
wet, or other slippery surfaces may
cause the driving wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenom-
enon occurs when there is a difference
in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery sur-
faces is dangerous. Unequal trac-
tion can cause sudden pulling of the
front wheels. You could lose control
of the vehicle and possibly have a
collision. Accelerate slowly and(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
carefully whenever there is likely to
be poor traction (ice, snow, wet,
mud, loose sand, etc.).
TRACTION
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
it is possible for a wedge of water to
build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and
may cause partial or complete loss of
vehicle control and stopping ability.
To reduce this possibility, the follow-
ing precautions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or
when the roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing
water or puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear
indicators first become visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance be-
tween your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you to avoid a collision in a
sudden stop. DRIVING THROUGH
WATER
Driving through water more than a
few centimeters deep will require ex-
tra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.
FLOWING/RISING WATER
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or
path where water is flowing and/or
rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
ing water can wear away the road
or path's surface and cause your
vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising
water can carry your vehicle away
swiftly. Failure to follow this warn-
ing may result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passen-
gers, and others around you.
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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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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
This system aids the driver in main-
taining vehicle control under adverse
braking conditions. The system con-
trols hydraulic brake pressure to pre-
vent wheel lock-up and help avoid
skidding on slippery surfaces during
braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake
System” in “Starting and Operating”
for further information.
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of
wheel spin of each of the driven
wheels. If wheel spin is detected,
brake pressure is applied to the slip-
ping wheel(s) and engine power is
reduced to provide enhanced accel-
eration and stability. A feature of the
TCS system functions similar to a lim-
ited slip differential and controls the
wheel spin across a driven axle. If one
wheel on a driven axle is spinning
faster than the other, the system will
apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
This will allow more engine torque tobe applied to the wheel that is not
spinning. This feature remains active
even if TCS and ESC are in the “Par-
tial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in this sec-
tion of this manual.
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM
(BAS)The BAS is designed to optimize the
vehicle’s braking capability during
emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking
situation by sensing the rate and
amount of brake application and then
applies optimum pressure to the
brakes. This can help reduce braking
distances. The BAS complements the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Ap-
plying the brakes very quickly results
in the best BAS assistance. To receive
the benefit of the system, you must
apply continuous braking pressure
during the stopping sequence. Do not
reduce brake pedal pressure unless
braking is no longer desired. Once the
brake pedal is released, the BAS is
deactivated.
WARNING!
 The BAS cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from act-
ing on the vehicle, nor can it in-
crease braking efficiency beyond
that afforded by the condition of
the vehicle brakes and tires or the
traction afforded.
The BAS cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from ex-
cessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or hy-
droplaning.The capabilities of a BAS-equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner,
which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESC)
This system enhances directional con-
trol and stability of the vehicle under
various driving conditions. ESC cor-
rects for over/under steering of the
vehicle by applying the brake of the
appropriate wheel to assist in counter-
acting the over/under steer condition.
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Engine power may also be reduced to
help the vehicle maintain the desired
path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle
to determine the vehicle path in-
tended by the driver and compares it
to the actual path of the vehicle. When
the actual path does not match the
intended path, ESC applies the brake
of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the oversteer or under-
steer condition.
 Over-steer - when the vehicle isturning more than appropriate for
the steering wheel position.
 Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for
the steering wheel position.WARNING!
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) cannot prevent the natural
laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the trac-
tion afforded by prevailing road
conditions. ESC cannot prevent ac-
cidents, including those resulting
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WARNING!(Continued)
from excessive speed in turns, driv-
ing on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. ESC also cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
loss of vehicle control due to inap-
propriate driver input for the con-
ditions. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ESC
equipped vehicle must never be ex-
ploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
ESC Operating Modes
All ESC equipped vehicles can choose
the following ESC operating modes:
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for
ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started
the ESC system will be in this mode.
This mode should be used for almost
all driving situations. ESC should
only be turned to “Partial Off” for
specific reasons as noted below. Partial ESC Mode
This mode is entered by momentarily
pressing the “ESC Off” switch (located
in the lower switch bank below the
heater/air conditioning controls). When
in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion
of ESC, except for the limited slip fea-
ture described in the TCS section, has
been disabled and the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will be il-
luminated. All other stability features of
ESC function normally, with the excep-
tion of engine power reduction. This
mode is intended to be used if the ve-
hicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel
conditions and more wheel spin than
ESC would normally allow is required
to gain traction.
ESC Off Switch
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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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Lights On Reminder. . . . . . . .94
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .112
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .117, 161
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .156
Turn
Signal . . . . .50, 94, 96, 115, 214
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .19
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .43, 44 Low Tire Pressure System
. . . . . .161
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .195
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .193
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . .222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . .96
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .201
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . .91
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . .122
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . .66
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .161
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . .94
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .47Occupant Restraints
. . . . .22, 34, 36
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164, 216
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 115
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . .114, 121
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Change Interval . . .114, 121, 191
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendation . . . . . . . . .216
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . .190
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . .190
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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