snow chains Lancia Flavia 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

and more wheel spin than ESC would
normally allow is required to gain
traction.
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 requiring 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 mo-
tion.
ESC ACTIVATION/
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT AND
ESC OFF INDICATOR
LIGHT
The “ESC Activation/Mal-
function 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 cor-
rected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” (located in the instru-
ment 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 ac-
tive. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins
to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt
your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
NOTE:
The “ESC Activation/Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light” and the
“ESC OFF Indicator Light” come
on momentarily each time the ig-
nition switch is turned ON. Each time the ignition is turned
ON, the ESC system will be ON
even if it was turned off previ-
ously.
ESC Off Switch
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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 severe
turns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
 Install chains on the front wheels
as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about
0.8 km.
 Do not drive for prolonged periods
of time on dry pavement.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 Observe the tire chain manufac-
tur 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 r ecom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer.
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 rotation are especially worthwhile
with aggressive tread designs such as
those on all season type tires. Rotation
will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow and wet traction lev-
els, and contribute 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
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Check TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, a
chime will sound and the “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring 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 pressure value to
indicate which sensor is not being re-
ceived.
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 will
display 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 the
pressure 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. How-
ever, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and im-
mediate service is required. Poor qual-
ity gasoline can cause problems such as
hard starting, stalling, and hesitations.
If you experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before con-
sidering service for the vehicle.Over 40 auto manufactur
er's world
wide have issued and endorsed con-
sistent gasoline specifications (the
Worldwide Fuel Charter, WWFC)
which define fuel properties necessary
to deliver enhanced emissions, perfor-
mance, and durability for your ve-
hicle. The manufacturer recommends
the use of gasoline that meets the
WWFC specifications if they are
available.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . 20
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . 203
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . 182
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . 154
Resetting Oil Change
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,117
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . 21
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . 45
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . 47
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . 45
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . 212
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . 198
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . 29
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 21,23,45And Pregnant Women . . . . . . 29
Child Restraint . . . . . . 37,39,43
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,24
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Operating Instructions . . . . . 24 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . 25
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . 85
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . 88
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . 14
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 191,206
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . 13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . 14
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . 122
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . 121
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . 175
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . 64
Side Window Demisters
(Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . 47,93,205
Slippery Surfaces, Driving
On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . 154 Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . 122
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . 206
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Speed Control
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . 97,111
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . 134
Starting and Operating . . . . . . 134
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . 134
Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101,203
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Supplemental Restraint System
- Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . 184
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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