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Lancia FLAVIA. Service Manual - part 1

A WORD ABOUT YOUR

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The power window switches, radio,

hands-free system , and power out-

KEYS

lets will remain active for up to

The authorized dealer that sold you

10 minutes after the ignition switch

your vehicle has the key code numbers

is turned to the LOCK position.

for your vehicle locks. These numbers

Opening either front door will

can be used to order duplicate keys

cancel this feature. The time for

from your authorized dealer. Ask your

this feature is programmable. Re-

authorized dealer for these numbers

Ignition Switch Positions

fer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-

and keep them in a safe place.

tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Set-

1 — LOCK

3 — ON/RUN

2 — ACC

4 — START

tings

(Customer-Programmable

You can insert the double-sided keys

(ACCESSORY)

Features)” in “Understanding Your

into the locks with either side up.

Instrument Panel” for further in-

formation.

NOTE:

• If you try to remove the key be-

WARNING!

fore you place the shift lever in

• Before exiting a vehicle, always

PARK, the key may become

apply the parking brake, shift the

trapped temporarily in the igni-

transmission into PARK, and

tion switch lock cylinder. If this

push ignition button to place ig-

occurs, rotate the key to the right

nition in OFF position. When

Vehicle Key

slightly, then remove the key as

leaving the vehicle, always lock

IGNITION KEY REMOVAL

described. If a malfunction oc-

your vehicle.

curs, the system will trap the key

• Never leave children alone in a

Automatic Transaxle

in the ignition switch lock cylin-

vehicle, or with access to an un-

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn

der to warn you that this safety

locked vehicle.

the ignition switch to the ACC posi-

feature is inoperable. The en-

gine can be started and stopped,

(Continued)

tion, push the key and cylinder in-

ward, rotate the key to the LOCK

but the key cannot be removed

position, and remove the key.

until you obtain service.

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During normal operation, after turn-

All of the keys provided with your new

NOTE: When having the Sentry

ing on the ignition switch, the Vehicle

vehicle have been programmed to the

Key® Immobilizer System ser-

Security Light will turn on for three

vehicle electronics.

viced, bring all vehicle keys with

seconds for a bulb check. If the light

you to the authorized dealer.

REPLACEMENT KEYS

remains on after the bulb check, it

CUSTOMER KEY

indicates that there is a problem with

NOTE: Only keys that have been

PROGRAMMING

the electronics. In addition, if the light

programmed to the vehicle elec-

begins to flash after the bulb check, it

tronics can be used to start the

See your authorized dealer if you re-

indicates that someone used an in-

vehicle. Once a Sentry Key® has

quire replacement or additional keys

valid key to start the engine. Either of

been programmed to a vehicle, it

for your vehicle.

these conditions will result in the en-

cannot be programmed to any

gine being shut off after two seconds.

GENERAL INFORMATION

other vehicle.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on

The Sentry Key® operates on a car-

CAUTION!

rier frequency of 433.92 MHz.

during normal vehicle operation (ve-

Always remove Sentry Keys from

hicle running for longer than 10 sec-

Operation is subject to the following

onds), it indicates that there is a fault

the vehicle and lock all doors when

conditions:

leaving the vehicle unattended.

in the electronics. Should this occur,

•

This device may not cause harmful

have the vehicle serviced as soon as

At the time of purchase, the original

interference.

possible by an authorized dealer.

owner is provided with a four-digit

•

This device must accept any inter-

Personal Identification Number (PIN).

CAUTION!

ference that may be received, in-

Keep the PIN in a secure location. This

The Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys-

cluding interference that may cause

number is required for authorized

tem is not compatible with some

undesired operation.

dealer replacement of keys. Duplica-

after-market remote starting sys-

tion of keys consists of programming a

tems. Use of these systems may re-

blank key to the vehicle electronics. A

sult in vehicle starting problems

blank key is one which has never been

and loss of security protection.

programmed. See your authorized

dealer if you require replacement or

additional keys for your vehicle.

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The Vehicle Security Alarm is de-

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

REMOTE KEYLESS

signed to protect your vehicle; how-

ENTRY (RKE)

The courtesy lights will turn on when

ever, you can create conditions where

you press the unlock button on the

the Vehicle Security Alarm will give

This system allows you to lock or

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-

you a false alarm. If one of the previ-

unlock the doors, open the trunk and

mitter or open any door.

ously described arming sequences has

open the convertible top from dis-

occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm

tances up to approximately

10 m

The interior lights will fade to off after

will arm regardless of whether you are

using a hand-held Remote Keyless

approximately 30 seconds or they will

in the vehicle or not. If you remain in

Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE

immediately fade to off once the igni-

the vehicle and open a door, the alarm

transmitter does not need to be

tion switch is turned to ON/RUN from

will sound. If this occurs, disarm the

pointed at the vehicle to activate the

the OFF position.

Vehicle Security Alarm.

system.

NOTE:

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed

• The front courtesy overhead

and the battery becomes discon-

console and door courtesy lights

nected, the Vehicle Security Alarm

will turn on if the dimmer con-

will remain armed when the battery is

trol is in the "Dome ON" position

reconnected. The exterior lights will

(extreme top position).

flash, and the horn will sound. If this

occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security

• The Illuminated Entry system

Alarm.

will not operate if the dimmer

Vehicle Key

control is in the “Dome defeat”

SECURITY MANUAL

NOTE: The line of transmission

position

(extreme bottom posi-

OVERRIDE

must not be blocked with metal

tion).

objects.

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not

arm if you lock the doors using the

manual door lock plunger.

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

DOOR LOCKS

WARNING! (Continued)

The recommended replacement bat-

• When leaving the vehicle, always

MANUAL DOOR LOCKS

tery is CR2032.

remove the key fob from the igni-

To lock each door, push the door lock

tion and lock your vehicle.

1. With the RKE transmitter buttons

knob on each door trim panel down-

• Never leave children alone in a

facing down, use a flat blade to pry

ward. To unlock each door, pull the

vehicle, or with access to an un-

the two halves of the RKE transmitter

inside door handle.

locked vehicle.

apart. Make sure not to damage the

• Allowing children to be in a ve-

seal during removal.

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.

Manual Lock Knob

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

If the door lock knob is down when

the vehicle, or in a location acces-

Separating RKE Transmitter Halves

you shut the door, the door will lock.

sible to children, and do not leave

2. Remove and replace the battery.

the ignition in the ACC or ON/

Make sure the keys are not inside the

Avoid touching the new battery with

RUN position. A child could oper-

vehicle before closing the door.

your fingers. Skin oils may cause bat-

ate power windows, other con-

tery deterioration. If you touch a bat-

trols, or move the vehicle.

WARNING!

tery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.

• For personal security and safety

3. To assemble the RKE transmitter

in the event of an collision, lock

case, snap the two halves together.

the vehicle doors as you drive as

well as when you park and leave

the vehicle.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS

Auto Unlock On Exit

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock

Doors On Exit feature in accor-

A door lock switch is located on the

The doors will unlock automatically

dance with local laws.

driver and passenger door trim panel.

on vehicles with power door locks if:

Press this switch to lock or unlock the

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On

WINDOWS

doors.

Exit feature is enabled.

POWER WINDOWS

2. The transaxle was in gear and the

The window controls on the driver's

vehicle speed returned to 0 km/h.

door trim panel operate the door win-

3. The transaxle is in NEUTRAL or

dows and the rear quarter windows.

PARK.

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously un-

Power Door Lock Switch

locked.

Automatic Door Locks

6. The vehicle speed is 0 km/h.

The auto door lock feature default

Auto Unlock Door On Exit

condition is disabled. When enabled,

Programming

Power Window Switches

the door locks will lock automatically

when the vehicle's speed exceeds

The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit

There is a single window control on

24 km/h. The auto door lock feature

feature can be enabled or disabled.

the passenger's door trim panel,

can be enabled or disabled by your

Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-

which operates the passenger door

authorized dealer. Please see your au-

tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings

window. The window controls will op-

thorized dealer for service.

(Customer-Programmable Features)”

erate when the ignition switch is

in

“Understanding Your Instrument

turned to the ON/RUN or ACC posi-

Panel” for further information.

tion, and when the accessory delay

feature is active.

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Window Lockout Switch

Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffet-

The trunk release

ing with one window down in certain

button on the dash

The window lockout switch on the

open or partially open positions. This

will be disabled if

driver's door trim panel allows you to

is a normal occurrence and can be

the

vehicle

is

disable the window control on the pas-

minimized. If the buffeting occurs

locked by pressing

senger door. To disable the window

with one window open, then open

the power door

control on the passenger door, press

both windows together to minimize

lock switch or by

and release the window LOCK button

Trunk Release

the buffeting.

pressing the LOCK

(setting it in the down position). To

Button

button on the Re-

enable the window control, press and

TRUNK LOCK AND

mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-

release the window LOCK button

RELEASE

ter. The trunk release button will be

again (setting it in the up position).

enabled when the vehicle is unlocked

To unlatch the trunk lid from inside

by the RKE or if the key is inserted

the vehicle, press and release the

into the ignition and turned to ON/

TRUNK RELEASE Button located on

RUN or START.

the instrument panel to the left of the

steering wheel.

NOTE: This provides a locked

area in the vehicle even if the con-

NOTE:

vertible top is open.

• The convertible top must be ei-

To unlatch the trunk lid from outside

Window Lockout Switch

ther closed and latched or open

the vehicle, press and release the

and latched to release the trunk.

WIND BUFFETING

TRUNK RELEASE button on the

• The transmission must be in

RKE transmitter two times.

Wind buffeting can be described as

PARK before the button will op-

the perception of pressure on the ears

The words “Trunk Ajar” will display

erate.

or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.

in the Electronic Vehicle Information

Center (EVIC).

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TRUNK SAFETY

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Knee bolsters/blockers for front

seat occupants

WARNING

•

Front seat belts incorporate preten-

WARNING!

sioners that may enhance occupant

Do not allow children to have ac-

protection by managing occupant

cess to the trunk, either by climbing

energy during an impact event

into the trunk from outside, or

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Rear passenger seat belts include

through the inside of the vehicle.

Trunk Internal Emergency Release

Automatic Locking Retractors

Always close the trunk lid when

(ALRs), which lock the seat belt

your vehicle is unattended. Once in

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

webbing into position by extending

the trunk, young children may not

Some of the most important safety

the belt all the way out and then

be able to escape, even if they en-

features in your vehicle are the re-

adjusting the belt to the desired

tered through the rear seat. If

straint systems:

length to restrain a child seat or

trapped in the trunk, children can

secure a large item in a seat.

die from suffocation or heat stroke.

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Three-point lap and shoulder belts

for all seating positions

Please pay close attention to the infor-

TRUNK INTERNAL

mation in this section. It tells you how

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Advanced Front Air Bags for driver

EMERGENCY RELEASE

to use your restraint system properly,

and front passenger

to keep you and your passengers as

As a security measure, a Trunk Inter-

•

Supplemental Active Head Re-

safe as possible.

nal Emergency Release lever is built

straints (AHR) located on top of the

into the trunk latching mechanism. In

If you will be carrying children too

front seats (integrated into the head

the event of an individual being

small for adult-sized seat belts, the

restraint)

locked inside the trunk, the trunk can

seat belts or the ISOFIX feature also

be simply opened by pulling on the

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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side

can be used to hold infant and child

glow-in-the-dark handle attached to

Air Bags (SAB)

restraint systems. For more informa-

the trunk latching mechanism.

tion, refer to ISOFIX — Child Seat

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An energy-absorbing steering col-

Anchorage System.

umn and steering wheel

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WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• Two people should never be

causing internal injuries. Always

belted into a single seat belt.

buckle your belt into the buckle

People belted together can crash

nearest you.

into one another in a collision,

• A belt that is too loose will not

hurting one another badly. Never

protect you properly. In a sudden

use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap

stop you could move too far for-

belt for more than one person, no

ward, increasing the possibility of

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

matter what their size.

injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

3. When the belt is long enough to fit,

• A belt that is worn under your

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating

insert the latch plate into the buckle

arm is dangerous. Your body

Instructions

until you hear a “click.”

could strike the inside surfaces of

the vehicle in a collision, increas-

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door.

ing head and neck injury. A belt

Sit back and adjust the front seat.

worn under the arm can cause

2. The seat belt latch plate is on the

internal injuries. Ribs aren't as

outboard side of the front seat, next to

strong as shoulder bones. Wear

your arm. Grasp the latch plate and

the belt over your shoulder so that

pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate

your strongest bones will take the

up the webbing as far as necessary to

force in a collision.

allow the belt to go around your lap.

Positioning The Lap Belt

• A shoulder belt placed behind you

will not protect you from injury

WARNING!

during a collision. You are more

likely to hit your head in a colli-

• A belt buckled into the wrong

sion if you do not wear your shoul-

buckle will not protect you prop-

der belt. The lap and shoulder belt

erly. The lap portion could ride

are meant to be used together.

too high on your body, possibly

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4. Position the lap belt across your

LAP/SHOULDER BELT

WARNING! (Continued)

thighs, below your abdomen. To re-

UNTWISTING PROCEDURE

• A twisted belt may not protect

move slack in the lap belt portion, pull

you properly. In a collision, it

Use the following procedure to un-

up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the

could even cut into you. Be sure

twist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.

lap belt if it is too tight, lift up on the

the belt is straight. If you can't

shoulder belt and pull on the lap belt.

1. Position the latch plate as close as

straighten a belt in your vehicle,

A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding

possible to the anchor point.

take it to your authorized dealer

under the belt in a collision.

immediately and have it fixed.

2. At about 15 to 30 cm above the

latch plate, grasp and twist the belt

5. Position the shoulder belt on your

webbing 180° to create a fold that

chest so that it is comfortable and not

begins immediately above the latch

resting on your neck. The retractor

plate.

will withdraw any slack in the belt.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over

6. To release the belt, push the red

the folded webbing. The folded web-

button on the buckle. The belt will

bing must enter the slot at the top of

automatically retract to its stowed po-

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

the latch plate.

sition. If necessary, slide the latch

plate down the webbing to allow the

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up

WARNING!

belt to retract fully.

until it clears the folded webbing.

• A lap belt worn too high can in-

crease the risk of injury in a colli-

sion. The belt forces won't be at

the strong hip and pelvic bones,

but across your abdomen. Always

wear the lap part of your seat belt

as low as possible and keep it snug.

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