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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your
new LANCIA vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship,
distinctive styling, and high quality -
all essentials that are traditional to
our vehicles.
Before you start to drive this vehicle,
read this Owner's Manual and all the
supplements. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly
those used for braking, steering, and
transmission shifting. Learn how your
vehicle handles on different road sur-
faces. Your driving skills will improve
with experience, but as in driving
any vehicle, take it easy as you begin.
Always observe local laws wherever
you drive.
NOTE:
After reviewing the owner
information, it should be stored in
the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle
when sold.
Failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Operating this vehicle at excessive
speeds or while intoxicated may result
in loss of control, collision with other
vehicles or objects, going off the road,
or overturning; any of which may lead
to serious injury or death. Also, failure
to use seat belts subjects the driver
and passengers to a greater risk of
injury or death.
To keep your vehicle running at its
best, have your vehicle serviced at
recommended intervals by an autho-
rized dealer who has the qualified per-
sonnel, special tools, and equipment
to perform all service.
The manufacturer and its distributors
are vitally interested in your complete
satisfaction with this vehicle. If you
encounter a service or warranty prob-
lem, which is not resolved to your
satisfaction, discuss the matter with
your dealer's management.
Your authorized dealer will be happy
to assist you with any questions about
your vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN
THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON
THE LATEST INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLI-
CATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT
IS RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVI-
SIONS AT ANY TIME.
This Owner's Manual has been pre-
pared with the assistance of service and
engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by
a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer-oriented documents.
You are urged to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in thisOwner's Manual will help assure safe
and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.After you have read the Owner’s
Manual, it should be stored in the
vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
The manufacturer reserves the right
to make changes in design and speci-
fications, and/or to make additions to
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Turn Headlights On With Remote
Key UnlockThis feature activates the headlights
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the RKE trans-
mitter. The time for this feature is
programmable on vehicles equipped
through Uconnect Touch™. To change
the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.TO LOCK THE DOORS
Press and release the LOCK button on
the RKE transmitter to lock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the signal.If the vehicle is equipped with Passive
Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”
under “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information.TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE
transmitter two times within five sec-
onds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive
Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”
under “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information.TRANSMITTER BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
The recommended replacement bat-
tery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
 Perchlorate Material — specialhandling may apply. Batteries
could contain dangerous mate-
rials. Please dispose of them ac-
cording to respect for environ-
ment and local laws.
 Do not touch the battery termi- nals that are on the back hous-
ing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by
sliding the mechanical latch on the
back of the RKE transmitter sideways
with your thumb and then pull the
key out with your other hand. 2.
Insert the tip of the emergency key
or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the
slot and gently pry the two halves of
the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure
not to damage the seal during removal.
3. Remove the battery by turning the
back cover over (battery facing down-
ward) and tapping it lightly on a solid
surface such as a table or similar, then
replace the battery. When replacing
the battery, match the + sign on the
battery to the + sign on the inside of
the battery clip, located on the back
cover. Avoid touching the new battery
with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter
case, snap the two halves together.Prying The Two Halves Of The RKE Transmitter Apart
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The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milli-
seconds. The side air bag moves at a
very high speed and with such a high
force that it could injure you if you are
not seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side
air bag inflates. This especially ap-
plies to children.
Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Inflator Units
During collisions where the impact is
confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, the ORC may de-
ploy the SABIC air bags, depending
on the severity and type of collision.
In these events, the ORC will deploy
the SABIC only on the impact side of
the vehicle.
A quantity of non-toxic gas is gener-
ated to inflate the side curtain air bag.
The inflating side curtain air bag
pushes the outside edge of the head-
liner out of the way and covers the
window. The air bag inflates in about
30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of
the time that it takes to blink your
eyes) with enough force to injure youif you are not belted and seated prop-
erly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the side curtain air bag
inflates. This especially applies to
children. The side curtain air bag is
only about 9 cm thick when it is in-
flated.
Because air bag sensors estimate de-
celeration over time, vehicle speed
and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
NOTE: In a rollover the preten-
sioners and/or SAB and SABIC air
bags may deploy on both sides of
the vehicle.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sen-
sors can aid the ORC in determining
appropriate response to impact events.Enhanced Accident Response
System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communica-
tion network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on
the nature of the event the ORC willdetermine whether to have the En-
hanced Accident Response System
perform the following functions:
 Cut off fuel to the engine.
 Flash hazard lights as long as the
battery has power or until the igni-
tion is cycled off.

Turn on the interior lights, which
remain on as long as the battery has
power or until the ignition key is
removed. Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Acci-
dent Response System functions after
an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are
designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags
will not deploy in all collisions.
This does not mean something is
wrong with the air bag system.
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NOTE: Ensure that the tether
strap does not slip into the opening
between the seatbacks as you re-
move slack in the strap.WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap
could lead to increased head motion
and possible injury to the child. Use
only the anchor positions directly
behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat
could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear
seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts.ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required
for the engine and drivetrain (trans-
mission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first
500 km. After the initial 100 km, speeds
up to 80 or 90 km/h are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle ac-
celeration within the limits of local
traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle accel-
eration in low gear can be detrimental
and should be avoided.The engine oil installed in the engine at
the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle
operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”. NON-
DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MIN-
ERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil
during its first few thousand kilo-
meters of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the
break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
Additional Requirements
For Diesel Engine
During the first 1500 km avoid heavy
loads, e.g. driving at full throttle.
Do not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed for each
gear. Change gear in good time. Do
not shift down a gear manually in
order to brake.
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SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSEN-
GERS IN THE CARGO AREA.WARNING!
 Do not leave children or animalsinside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or
death.
 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly. Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
They contain carbon monoxide
(CO), which is colorless and odor-
less. Breathing it can make you un-
conscious and can eventually poi-
son you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
 Do not run the engine in a closed
garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
 If you are required to drive with
the trunk/liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed
and the climate control BLOWER
switch is set at high speed. DO
NOT use the recirculation mode.
 If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into
the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed. The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle body
is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a
competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent
body areas for broken, damaged, de-
teriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In
addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for
lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
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 LINKING AND UNLINKING THE REMOTEKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER TO
MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
 MEMORY POSITION RECALL . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
 EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT (Available With Memory Seat Only) . . . . . . . . .107
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . .108
 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
 HEADLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
 AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
 HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS(Available With Automatic Headlights Only) . . .109 HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
 SMARTBEAM™(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . .110
 DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . .111
 ADAPTIVE BI-XENON HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
 LIGHTS-ON REMINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
 FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
 MULTIFUNCTION LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
 TURN SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
 LANE CHANGE ASSIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
 HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
 FLASH-TO-PASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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BLIND SPOT
MONITORING
(for versions/markets,
where provided)The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) sys-
tem uses two radar-based sensors,
located inside the rear bumper fascia,
to detect highway licensable vehicles
(automobiles, trucks, motorcycles,
etc.) that enter the blind spot zones
from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.When the vehicle is started, the BSM
warning light will momentarily illu-
minate in both outside rear view mir-
rors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM sys-
tem sensors operate when the vehicleis in any forward gear or REVERSE
and enters stand by mode when the
vehicle is in PARK.
The BSM detection zone covers ap-
proximately one lane on both sides of
the vehicle. The zone starts at the
outside rear view mirror and extends
approximately 6 m to the rear of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors
the detection zones on both sides of
the vehicle when the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 10 km/h or
higher and will alert the driver of
vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
 The BSM system does NOT alert
the driver about rapidly ap-
proaching vehicles that are out-
side the detection zones.

The BSM system detection zone
DOES NOT change if your vehicle
is towing a trailer. Therefore,
visually verify the adjacent lane
is clear for both your vehicle and
trailer before making a lane
change. If the trailer or other
object (i.e., bicycle, sports equip-
ment) extends beyond the side of
your vehicle, this may result in
the BSM warning light remaining
illuminated the entire time the
vehicle is in a forward gear.The area on the rear fascia where the
radar sensors are located must remain
free of snow, ice, and dirt/road con-
tamination so that the BSM system
can function properly. Do not block
the area of the rear fascia where the
radar sensors are located with foreign
objects (bumper stickers, bicycle
racks, etc.).
Rear Detection Zones
BSM Warning Light
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Phonebook Download —
Automatic Phonebook Transfer
From Mobile PhoneIf equipped and specifically supported
by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone au-
tomatically downloads names (text
names) and number entries from the
mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific
Bluetooth® Phones with Phone Book
Access Profile may support this feature.
See Uconnect™ website for supported
phones. To call a name from a downloadedmobile phonebook, follow the pro-
cedure in “Call by Saying a Name”
section.
 Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the
Bluetooth® wireless phone connec-
tion is made to the Uconnect™
Phone, for example, after you start
the vehicle.
 A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and up-
dated every time a phone is con-
nected to the Uconnect™ Phone.  Depending on the maximum num-
ber of entries downloaded, there
may be a short delay before the
latest downloaded names can be
used. Until then, if available, the
previously downloaded phonebook
is available for use.
 Only the phonebook of the cur- rently connected mobile phone is
accessible.

This downloaded phonebook can-
not be edited or deleted on the
Uconnect™ Phone. These can only
be edited on the mobile phone. The
changes are transferred and up-
dated to Uconnect™ Phone on the
next phone connection.Managing Your Favorite
Phonebook
There are three ways you can add an
entry to your Favorite Phonebook.
1. During an active call of a number
to make a favorite, touch and hold a
favorite button on the top of the
phone main screen. 2. After loading the mobile phone-
book, select phonebook from the
Phone main screen, then select the
appropriate number. Touch the + next
to the selected number to display the
options pop-up. In the pop-up select
“Add to Favorites”.
NOTE: If the Favorites list is full,
you will be asked to remove an
existing favorite.
3.
From the Phone main screen, se-
lect phonebook. From the phonebook
screen, select the “Favorites” soft-key
and then select the + soft-key located to
the right of the phonebook record. Se-
lect an empty entry and touch the + on
that selected entry. When the Options
pop-up appears, touch “Add from
Mobile”. You will then be asked which
contact and number to choose from
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