Lancia Flavia 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

POWER CONVERTIBLE
TOP USAGE PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
 The convertible top will not op-erate unless the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the cargo shield is posi-
tioned correctly, and the trunk
lid is closed and latched. In ad-
dition, the system is prohibited
from opening when the ambient
temperature is below ­18°C.
 The top system is prohibited from closing when the ambient
temperature is below ­40°C.
 Do not attempt to lower the top when frost, ice, or snow may be
present, this could cause dam-
age or prevent the top from stow-
ing completely.
 The Power Top Control Module (PTCM) monitors and controls
lowering and raising of the top.
A series of micro-switches verify
that operations are complete be-
fore allowing the next stage of
lowering or raising operation.  Opening and closing the top
consecutively without the engine
running may run the battery
down.
 If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts while driving
with the top down, safely bring
the vehicle to a stop and buckle
the rear seat belts over the empty
seats. This will keep tension on
the seat belts and remove the
fluttering condition.
CAUTION!
 Correctly position the cargo shieldin the trunk before stowing the
top. Doing so closes a switch that
allows top operation (stowing) to
proceed. If the switch is not
closed, a warning message dis-
plays in the instrument cluster to
notify the driver.
 Always place items carefully into
the trunk.
 Do not push items too far into the
trunk, particularly when the top is
retracted into its stowage area in
the trunk.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 Do not use the area on top of the
tonneau cover for storage.
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the convertible top
components, trunk contents, cargo
shield, and the vehicle interior.CAUTION!
Before operating the power top:
 Always check on top of the ton-
neau cover area to be sure that it is
clear of debris or other items.
 Make sure the ambient tempera-
ture is above ­18°C if you want to
open the top.
 Make sure the ambient tempera-
ture is above ­40°C if you want to
close to the top.
 Never attempt to lower a frozen
convertible top. Wait until the top
is thawed before lowering it into
the stowage compartment. Low-
ering a cloth top at temperatures
below 0°C should be avoided.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 Make sure the convertible top is
dry before lowering it into the
stowage compartment. Lowering
the top when damp, wet, or dirty
can cause stains, mildew, and
damage to the inside of your ve-
hicle.
 Make sure there is sufficient clear-
ance of at least 2.2 m for the top to
move up.
 To prevent striking a low ceiling
or automatic door opener with the
top, it is strongly recommended
that you do not operate the power
top inside a garage or parking
structure.
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the convertible top
components, trunk contents, and the
vehicle interior.CAUTION!
 Do not operate the power top with
the hydraulic pump valve open.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 Do not allow the top to remain in
the suspended position. After ap-
proximately 10 minutes in the
suspended position, the hydraulic
pressure will release, which will
allow the top and the trunk lid to
lower. Pressing the power top
switch will cancel this operation.
 Always use a normal ice scraper to
remove snow or ice from the rear
window. Use of a sharp object or
other tools could scratch the pan-
els (hard top) or tear the fabric
(soft top) when removing snow or
ice.
 Always close the top when leaving
your vehicle so as not to leave the
interior exposed to potentially
damaging outdoor conditions.
 Do not leave the top lowered for
several weeks at a time. Close it
occasionally to prevent discolor-
ation in the folds of the fabric and
to allow the creases to smooth out.
This is especially important if the
top was stowed when not com-
pletely dry.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the convertible top
components, trunk contents, and the
vehicle interior:WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
 Before operating the power top,
make sure that no moving parts of
the convertible top can injure a
person or animal.
 Never place any extremities
(hands, feet, etc.) near the con-
vertible top components, the up-
per windshield area, the shelf area
behind the rear seats, or the con-
vertible top stowage area while
raising or lowering the convertible
top.
 When using the power top button
on RKE transmitter, if potential
danger exists while lowering the
top, release the button immedi-
ately to interrupt the operation.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 When using the power top switch
on the instrument panel, if poten-
tial danger exists while lowering
the top, release the switch imme-
diately to interrupt the operation.
 When using the power top switch
on the instrument panel, if poten-
tial danger exists while raising the
top, release the switch immedi-
ately to interrupt the operation.
 Only drive the vehicle with the
convertible top completely closed
and latched or fully lowered into
its stowage compartment.
 Do not operate the power top
when the vehicle is in motion.
CARGO SHIELD
The cargo shield is located in the
trunk. Before lowering the convertible
top, you must unfold the cargo shield
and seat the tabs at each end of the
cargo shield in the V slots in the trunk
liner. Doing so closes a switch that
allows top operation. If the switch is
not closed, a warning message dis-
plays in the instrument cluster to no-
tify the driver. Positioning The Cargo Shield For
Top Operation
Pull the cargo shield toward you to
begin unfolding the panels. Grasp the
handle in the center of the outermost
(top) panel and raise the cargo shield.
Then, align and seat the tabs at each
end of the cargo shield in the V slots in
the trunk liner as shown in the illus-
tration.
CAUTION!
Do NOT place items on top of the
cargo shield. Items placed on cargo
protector will interfere with the top
during operation and cause exces-
sive damage to the top and cargo
shield.
Positioning The Cargo Shield For
Cargo Storage
To maximize the storage space in the
trunk, the cargo shield can be stowed
in the forward portion of the trunk.
To stow the cargo shield, grasp the
handle of the upright panel of the
cargo shield, lifting the pins out of the
V slots in the trunk trim. Continue
folding the upright panel forward
onto the horizontal panel, then grasp
both panels and lift them to the for-
ward, upright position in the trunk.
NOTE:
The convertible top will NOT oper-
ate with the cargo shield in the
stowed position.
Cargo Shield
Stowed Cargo Shield
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POWER CONVERTIBLE
TOP CONTROLS
The power top switch is located on the
front of the center console.
There is also a power top button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter for remotely lowering the
power convertible top.
LOWERING THE POWER
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE:
The power top switch will operate
when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.There are two Top Down
switch positions. Press and
hold the switch to the first
detent, which is indicated
by the EVIC displaying “CONVERT-
IBLE TOP IN OPERATION” mes-
sage. The system will lower all fully
raised windows approximately
10 mm, lower the top to its fully re-
tracted position, and then raise the
windows. Press and hold the switch to
the second detent. The system will
lower all four windows and the top to
their fully retracted positions.
The driver has to press and hold the
convertible top switch during the en-
tire opening cycle, if there is an ob-
struction and the driver is alerted, the
convertible top operation can be
stopped by releasing the switch.
Using The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
NOTE:
Steps 1 – 3 must be performed
within five seconds.
1. Press and release the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter. 2. Press and release the
POWER TOP button on the
RKE transmitter.
3. Press and hold the POWER TOP
button until the Power Top and All
Windows Down feature is complete.
NOTE:
If the RKE transmitter button is
released before the power top is
completely down steps 1–3 must be
performed again.
RAISING THE POWER
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE:
The power top switch will operate
when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.
Power Top Button
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Press and hold the switch in
the Top Up position, “CON-
VERTIBLE TOP IN OP-
ERATION” message is dis-
played in the EVIC at this time. Keep
holding the switch until the operation
of raising the top and latching it is
complete, which is indicated by the
system also raising the windows and
displaying “CONVERTIBLE TOP
COMPLETE” message in the EVIC.
Using The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
You cannot use the power top button
on the RKE transmitter to raise the
power convertible top. You must use
the power top switch inside the ve-
hicle to perform this operation.
Manually Raising
Raising the power convertible top
manually should only be performed
by an authorized dealer. In the event
that you experience a malfunction
when operating the power convertible
top:
1. Read all of the Notes, Cautions,
and Warning found under “Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions”
to verify all operating conditions are
met.
2. Check for Operation and Warning
Messages as described under “Power
Convertible Top Operation and Warn-
ing Messages.” If applicable, perform
the related action to correct the con-
dition present.
3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the
problem, refer to “Emergency Bypass
Mode”.
WIND STOP
The Wind Stop installs in the backseat
area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop
will not interfere with power top op-
eration. Therefore, it can remain in-
stalled when the top is up. However,
when not in use, the Wind Stop folds
to allow for convenient storage under-
neath the cargo shield in the trunk.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you lower
the convertible top before install-
ing or removing the Wind Stop.
Installing The Wind Stop
1. Remove the Wind Stop from the
trunk.
2. Unfold the Wind Stop framework.
3. Lay the small frame (1) flat on top
of the large frame (2) and snap the
two frames together by engaging the
frame lock (3).
NOTE:
The frames must lie flat on each
other in order to snap them to-
gether.
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4. Pivot the small frame (1) away
from the large frame (2) until the
pivot lock (3) engages to lock the two
frames in an L shape.
5. Unfold both stems at the rear of
the large frame.6. Align and insert the stems into the
slot in each trim panel.
7. Align the pins at the front of the
large frame with the hole in each trim
panel. Slide the pins outward until
fully extended into each hole.Removing And Storing The Wind
Stop
Reverse the installation procedure to
remove, fold, and store the Wind Stop.
However, note the following before
doing so:
Disengage the pivot lock (1) to fold
the small frame flat onto the large
frame. Disengage the frame lock (2)
to disconnect the small frame from
the large frame.
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION AND WARNING MESSAGES
When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM displays various power convertible top operation and warning messages in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), or in the Odometer for vehicles not equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the
following chart for message related information:EVIC Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 8 km/h)
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 8 km/h)
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
NOT SE-
CURED Until Op-
eration is
Complete
TOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Complete— — — The Sys-
tem is
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
COM-
PLETE 9 sec. TOP DONE Display
Scrolls for
6 sec.— — Single
ChimeThe Sys-
tem Com-
pletes Op-
eration of
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD 9 sec. SET CARGO
SHIELD Display
Scrolls for
9 sec.— — Single
ChimeThe Top
Fails to
Move
When Op-
erating the
Power Top
ControlPosition
the Cargo
Shield in
the Trunk
to Allow
Top Op-
eration
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EVIC Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 8 km/h)
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 8 km/h)
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
NOT SE-
CURED Until Op-
eration is
Complete
TOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
CompleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
CompleteSingle
Chime
The Sys-
tem Fails
to Com-
plete Op-
eration of
Lowering
or Raising
the TopCycle
Power Top
Control
SPEED
TOO HIGH 9 sec. SPEED TOO
HIGH Display
Scrolls for
9 sec.TOP 6 sec. Single
ChimeYou Are
Operating
the Power
Top at a
Vehicle
Speed
Greater
Than
0 km/hThe Top
Will Not
Operate
Unless the
Vehicle is
Stationary.
TRUNK
AJAR Continu-
ousDECK Continu-
ousDECK Continu-
ousSingle
ChimeThe Trunk
Lid is Un-
latched or
OpenThe Top
Will Not
Operate
Unless the
Trunk Lid
is Closed
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EVIC Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 8 km/h)
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 8 km/h)
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
MALFUNC-
TION 6 sec. TOP FAIL Display
Scrolls for
6 SecondsTOP 6 sec. Single
ChimeThe PTCM
Activated
the System
LOCK-
OUT Fea-
tureRefer to
Foot Note

CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
MALFUNC-
TION Until Fault
is No Lon-
ger De-
tected or
RepairedTOP FAIL Display
Scrolls un-
til Fault is
No Longer
Detected
or Re-
pairedTOP Display
Flashes
until Fault
is No Lon-
ger De-
tected or
RepairedSingle
Chime
The PTCM
Activated
the System
LOCK-
OUT Fea-
tureSee your
authorized
dealer for
service
If so equipped.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC.
The PTCM will lockout the power convertible top system if the vehicle charging system is malfunctioning, or the
battery is run down, or the hydraulic pump is overheating.
 If the vehicle charging system is malfunctioning, see your authorized dealer for service.
 If the battery is run down, have it recharged and tested at your authorized dealer.
 Hydraulic pump overheating can occur if you lower and raise the top consecutively (usually more than six or seven
times depending upon the ambient temperature). Wait at least five minutes before operating the power top again.
NOTE: If lockout occurs due to hydraulic pump overheating, the system will allow you to raise the top without waiting
five minutes. However, do so only if necessary.
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EMERGENCY BYPASS
MODE (TO RAISE THE TOP
ONLY)
This procedure is only to be used to
raise the top when the top cannot be
returned to the UP (raised) position
by pressing the POWER TOP switch
or is in a position in which the vehicle
cannot be driven. Please follow these
emergency bypass instructions to re-
turn the top to the UP (raised) posi-
tion.
Press the POWER TOP switch in the
Top Up direction five times within two
seconds and hold the switch in the
Top Up position for a minimum of two
minutes.CAUTION!
 Once this procedure has beencompleted and the top is in the UP
(raised) position, see your autho-
rized dealer. DO NOT exceed
64 km/h.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 Using the Emergency Bypass
Mode could potentially damage
the convertible top and should
only be used to raise the power top
to the UP (raised) position when
the normal top operation is not
functioning.
If damage starts to occur while in the
Emergency Bypass Mode, immedi-
ately release the power top switch and
see your authorized dealer.
NOTE:
This procedure may take more
time to fully raise and close the
power top. It is not uncommon to
see delays of up to 30 seconds be-
fore operation begins.
MIRRORS
AUTOMATIC DIMMING
MIRROR
A two-point pivot system allows for
horizontal and vertical adjustment of
the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center
on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for
headlight glare from vehicles behind
you. You can turn the feature on or off
by pressing the button at the base of
the mirror. A light to the left of the
button will illuminate to indicate
when the dimming feature is acti-
vated. The sensor to the right of the
button does not illuminate.
NOTE:
This feature is disabled when the
vehicle is moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror dur-
ing cleaning, never spray any clean-
ing solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth
and wipe the mirror clean.
Auto Dimming Mirror
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