Lancia Flavia 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

The manufacturer reserves the right
to make changes in design and speci-
fications, and/or to make additions to
or improvements in its products with-
out imposing any obligations upon it-
self to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
The Owner's Manual illustrates and
describes the features that are stan-
dard or available as extra cost op-
tions. Therefore, some of the equip-
ment and accessories in this
publication may not appear on your
vehicle.
NOTE: Be sure to read the Own-
er's Manual first before driving
your vehicle and before attaching
or installing parts/accessories or
making other modifications to the
vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts
and accessories from various manu-
facturers available on the market, the
manufacturer cannot be certain thatthe driving safety of your vehicle will
not be impaired by the attachment or
installation of such parts. Even if such
parts are officially-approved (for ex-
ample, by a general operating permit
for the part or by constructing the
part in an officially approved design),
or if an individual operating permit
was issued for the vehicle after the
attachment or installation of such
parts, it cannot be implicitly assumed
that the driving safety of your vehicle
is unimpaired. Therefore, neither ex-
perts nor official agencies are liable.
The manufacturer only assumes re-
sponsibility when parts, which are ex-
pressly authorized or recommended
by the manufacturer, are attached or
installed at an authorized dealer. The
same applies when modifications to
the original condition are subse-
quently made on the manufacturer's
vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part
that the manufacturer did not supply.Nor do they cover the cost of any
repairs or adjustments that might be
caused or needed because of the in-
stallation or use of non-manufacturer
parts, components, equipment, mate-
rials, or additives. Nor do your war-
ranties cover the costs of repairing
damage or conditions caused by any
changes to your vehicle that do not
comply with the manufacturers speci-
fications.
Original parts and accessories and
other products approved by the
manufacturer, including qualified ad-
vice, are available at your authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember
that your authorized dealer knows
your vehicle best, has the factory-
trained technicians and genuine
parts, and is interested in your satis-
faction.
Copyright
© FIAT Group Automo-
biles S.p.A.
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HOW TO USE THIS
MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to de-
termine which section contains the in-
formation you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle
depends on the items of equipmentordered, certain descriptions and il-
lustrations may differ from your vehi-
cle's equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this
Owner's Manual contains a complete
listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a de-
scription of the symbols that may be
used on your vehicle or throughout
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WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONSThis Owners Manual containsWARN-
INGS against operating procedures that
could result in a collision or bodily in-
jury. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in
damage to your vehicle. If you do not
read this entire Owners Manual, you
may miss important information. Ob-
serve all Warnings and Cautions.VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) is on the left front corner of the
instrument panel and is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the
windshield. This number also appears
stamped on the right front door sill
under the sill moulding and printed
on the Automobile Information Dis-
closure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle, the vehicle registration
and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or
alter the VIN.VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS/
ALTERATIONS
WARNING!Any modifications or alterations to
this vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious
injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
Stamped VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING
YOUR VEHICLE
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  IGNITION KEY REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
 KEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
 LOCKING THE DOORS WITH THE KEY . . . . . .13
 SENTRY KEY® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
 REPLACEMENT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
 CUSTOMER KEY PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . .14
 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 REARMING OF THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 TO ARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 TO DISARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 SECURITY MANUAL OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . .16
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . .16
 TO UNLOCK THE DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
 TO LOCK THE DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
 TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
 FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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 PROGRAMMING ADDITIONALTRANSMITTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
 BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
 DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
 MANUAL DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
 POWER DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
 WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
 POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
 WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
 TRUNK INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE . . .22
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
 LAP/SHOULDER BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
 LAP/SHOULDER BELT UNTWISTINGPROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
 SEAT BELTS IN PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
 AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR MODE (ALR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
 ENERGY MANAGEMENT FEATURE . . . . . . . . . .28
 SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
 SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (AHR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
 ENHANCED SEAT BELT USE REMINDER SYSTEM (BeltAlert®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
 SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN . . . . . .31
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 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . . .34
 Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
 CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . .47
 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
 Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR
KEYSThe authorized dealer that sold you
your vehicle has the key code numbers
for your vehicle locks. These numbers
can be used to order duplicate keys
from your authorized dealer. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers
and keep them in a safe place.You can insert the double-sided keys
into the locks with either side up.
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL
Automatic Transaxle
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, push the key and cylinder in-
ward, rotate the key to the LOCK
position, and remove the key.NOTE:
 If you try to remove the key be-
fore you place the shift lever in
PARK, the key may become
trapped temporarily in the igni-
tion switch lock cylinder. If this
occurs, rotate the key to the right
slightly, then remove the key as
described. If a malfunction oc-
curs, the system will trap the key
in the ignition switch lock cylin-
der to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The en-
gine can be started and stopped,
but the key cannot be removed
until you obtain service. 
The power window switches, radio,
hands-free system , and power out-
lets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either front door will
cancel this feature. The time for
this feature is programmable. Re-
fer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.WARNING!
 Before exiting a vehicle, always
apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and
push ignition button to place ig-
nition in OFF position. When
leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle.
(Continued)
Vehicle Key
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK 3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC
(ACCESSORY)4 — START
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WARNING!(Continued)
 Allowing children to be in a ve- hicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fa-
tally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
 Do not leave the Key Fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition in the ACC or
ON/RUN position. A child could
operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
 Do not leave children or animals
inside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or
death.CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to
thieves. Always remove key from
the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended. KEY-IN-IGNITION
REMINDER
Opening the driver's door when the
key is in the ignition sounds a signal to
remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:
 The Key-In-Ignition reminder
only sounds when the ignition
key is placed in the LOCK or
ACC position.
 With either/both front doors open and a key in the ignition,
the power door lock buttons on
the interior trim panel are dis-
abled. This is an attempt to limit
locking the keys in the vehicle.
LOCKING THE DOORS
WITH THE KEY
There is only one external door lock
cylinder which is located in the driv-
er's door.
You can insert the key with either side
up. To lock the door, turn the key
clockwise. To unlock the door, turn
the key counterclockwise. For door lock lubrication, see “Maintenance
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” of this manual.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System
prevents unauthorized vehicle opera-
tion by disabling the engine. The sys-
tem does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic, re-
gardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which
have an embedded electronic chip
(transponder) to prevent unauthor-
ized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only keys that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and oper-
ate the vehicle. The system will shut
the engine off in two seconds if some-
one uses an invalid key to start the
engine.
NOTE: A key which has not been
programmed is also considered an
invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for
that vehicle.
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During normal operation, after turn-
ing on the ignition switch, the Vehicle
Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with
the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it
indicates that someone used an in-
valid key to start the engine. Either of
these conditions will result in the en-
gine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on
during normal vehicle operation (ve-
hicle running for longer than 10 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault
in the electronics. Should this occur,
have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.CAUTION!
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys-
tem is not compatible with some
after-market remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may re-
sult in vehicle starting problems
and loss of security protection.All of the keys provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics.
REPLACEMENT KEYS
NOTE: Only keys that have been
programmed to the vehicle elec-
tronics can be used to start the
vehicle. Once a Sentry Key® has
been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any
other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove Sentry Keys from
the vehicle and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.At the time of purchase, the original
owner is provided with a four-digit
Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This
number is required for authorized
dealer replacement of keys. Duplica-
tion of keys consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A
blank key is one which has never been
programmed. See your authorized
dealer if you require replacement or
additional keys for your vehicle.
NOTE: When having the Sentry
Key® Immobilizer System ser-
viced, bring all vehicle keys with
you to the authorized dealer.
CUSTOMER KEY
PROGRAMMING
See your authorized dealer if you re-
quire replacement or additional keys
for your vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sentry Key® operates on a car-
rier frequency of 433.92 MHz.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
 This device may not cause harmful
interference.
 This device must accept any inter- ference that may be received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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