Lancia Musa 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

OPERATION
The gearbox can work in two operating modes:
❒the first mode is manual (MANUAL): the driver directly requests
gearshifting;
❒the second mode is automatic (AUTO): the system directly decides
when shifting gears. With this operating logic it is possible to
activate the ECO (Economy) function to contain consumption by
pressing button E on the gearbox mask.
To shift gears and to select the operating mode (MANUAL or AUTO)
use the gear lever A set on the central console (see figure).
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GEAR LEVER
The gear lever A is located on the dashboard and it is of the floating
“multi-stable position” type, i.e.: it features three stable positions and
three unstable ones.
The three stable positions correspond to neutral N, reverse R and
central position set between the unstable positions UP (+) and DOWN
(–) (see figure).
Unstable positions (i.e.: positions abandoned as soon as the gear lever
is released), are the upshifting position UP (+), the downshifting
position DOWN (–) and the automatic mode position A/M.
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To return to manual mode, set the gear lever back to A/M.
With the car stationary and the key removed, it is possible to shift the
lever with/without the brake pedal pressed. The system will perform
no actuation when shifting the lever and the gear engaged will be the
one stored before removing the ignition key.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and the car stationary, any error
between lever position and gear engaged is indicated by warning light
(è) coming on for a few seconds on the instrument panel together
with the message on the multifunction display.
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MANUAL OPERATION (MANUAL)
In this operating mode, the decision to change gear
is left to the driver who decides the most
appropriate moment.
To change gears in MANUAL operating mode
proceed as follows:
❒move lever to + (UP) to engage higher gear;
or
❒move lever to – (DOWN) to engage lower gear.
The system will cut in automatically preventing
gearshifting only if the request to change gear will
impair regular engine and transmission operation;
the system will also shift down gears automatically
when the engine (e.g.: at slowing down).The system will warn the driver that the required
gear will not be engaged through the sound of the
buzzer and a dedicated message on the
multifunction display (see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages”).
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION (AUTO)
For engaging/disengaging the automatic operating mode (AUTO),
move lever A to A/M: automatic mode activation is indicated by
message AUTO and gear engaged on the display (see figure).
With AUTO mode active, the system decides to change gear
depending on car speed, engine rpm and how the accelerator pedal is
pressed. It is however possible to change gears with the control lever
without deactivating the automatic mode: this function called “gear
advice” suspends the automatic mode for the time required to change
gear.
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Automatic operation (AUTO - ECO)
The ECO function can be activated only with automatic mode active.
To activate the ECO function press button E set on the mask near the
gearshift lever. After activating this function, the display shows the
gear engaged and words AUTO and E (see figure).
With ECO function active the system will select the most suitable gear
(according to car speed, engine rpm and how the accelerator pedal is
pressed) to save as much fuel as possible.
If necessary (e.g.: overtaking) the system will change gears in order
to provide suitable torque and power for acceleration (this will take
place in automatic mode regardless of ECO function condition, ON or
OFF).
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ENGAGED GEAR DISPLAYING
One second after turning the ignition key to MAR, the gear engaged
and the last operating mode adopted (AUTO or MANUAL) will be
displayed on the display:
N = neutral;
1 = first gear;
2 = second gear
3 = third gear;
4 = fourth gear;
5 = fifth gear;
R = reverse.
If the ECO function is on, the display will show E (Economy) next to
the gear engaged.
IMPORTANT If after 10 seconds (with ignition key to MAR) the
display does not show the gear engaged, turn the ignition key to
STOP and wait for the display to turn off, then repeat system switch
on. If the fault persists, contact Lancia Dealership.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine can be started either with a gear engaged or in neutral N,
always press the brake pedal first.
After starting:
❒the gearbox sets to neutral N automatically
❒lever A keeps the same position it had before starting
❒the display shows N and a buzzer will indicate if the lever position
and the gear engaged are not matching
❒gears that can be engaged are: 1st, 2nd or reverse R gear.
IMPORTANT When trying to start the engine with gearbox not in
neutral (any gearshift lever position other than N and without
pressing the brake pedal, the multifunction display will show a
dedicated message (see paragraph “Warning lights and messages”).
In this event, to start the engine just repeat operation keeping the
brake pedal pressed.
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WARNING
If the engine fails to start with the gear engaged, the driver is informed of the
potentially dangerous situation due to the fact that the gearbox is in neutral by
the buzzer.

MOVING OFF THE CAR
The engine can be started either with 1st, 2nd (recommended on poor
grip roads), or reverse R gear.
Starting in 1st gear
❒press the brake pedal
❒with lever in N or R)move the lever to central position
❒with lever in central position yet, move the lever to + (UP)
❒release the brake pedal and press the accelerator (pressing the
accelerator pedal quickly flat out will obtain a “brilliant” start).
Starting in 2d gear
❒press the brake pedal
❒with lever in N or R move the lever to central position and then to
+ UP
❒with lever in central position yet, move the lever twice to + UP
❒release the brake pedal and press the accelerator.
Starting in reverse R
❒press the brake pedal (car stationary)
❒move the lever to R
❒release the brake pedal and press the accelerator.
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PARKING THE CAR
To park the car safely it is absolutely necessary to
press the brake pedal and to engage first gear or
reverse R and also the hand brake if the car is on a
slope; it is also absolutely necessary to wait for the
multifunction display showing the gear engaged to
go off before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with gearbox in
neutral N.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒With the car stopped and a gear engaged always
keep the brake pedal pressed until deciding to
move off, then release the brake pedal and
accelerate gradually;
❒during prolonged halts with the engine running it
is advisable to keep the gearbox in neutral N;
❒when the car is parked facing uphill, to safeguard
clutch efficiency do not use the accelerator to
keep the car still since clutch overheating could
damage it. Use the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal only when deciding to move off;❒use second gear only when more control is needed
for moving off manoeuvres with poor grip;
❒if, in reverse gear R, first gear is to be engaged or
vice versa, shift gear only when the car is stopped
completely and with the brake pedal pressed;
❒though highly inadvisable, if when travelling
downhill for some unexpected reason the car is
set to neutral N, when the engagement of a gear
is requested, the system automatically engages
the best gear in relation to the speed of the car to
allow the correct transmission of torque to the
wheels;
❒when travelling downhill with a gear engaged and
the accelerator released (if the car is moving),
beyond a pre-established speed, the system
engages the clutch automatically to give the car
adequate engine braking.
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