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Lancia FLAVIA. Service Manual - part 9

KEY IGNITION PARK

To move the shift lever out of PARK,

WARNING! (Continued)

the ignition switch must be turned to

INTERLOCK

you should never leave children

the ON/RUN position (engine run-

alone in a vehicle, or with access

This vehicle is equipped with a Key

ning or not) and the brake pedal must

to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing

Ignition Park Interlock which requires

be pressed.

children to be in a vehicle unat-

the shift lever to be placed in PARK

tended is dangerous for a number

before the ignition switch can be turned

SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC

of reasons. A child or others could

to the LOCK/OFF position. The key fob

TRANSMISSION

be seriously or fatally injured.

can only be removed from the ignition

The shift lever position display (lo-

Children should be warned not to

when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF

cated in the instrument cluster) indi-

touch the parking brake, brake

position and once removed the shift

cates the transmission gear range. You

pedal or the shift lever.

lever is locked in PARK.

must press the brake pedal to move

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

NOTE: If a malfunction occurs,

the shift lever out of PARK (refer to

the vehicle, and do not leave a

the system will trap the key in the

“Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock

vehicle equipped with Keyless

ignition switch to warn you that

System” in this section). To drive,

Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/

this safety feature is inoperable.

move the shift lever from PARK or

RUN position. A child could oper-

The engine can be started and

NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.

ate power windows, other con-

stopped, but the key cannot be re-

trols, or move the vehicle.

The electronically-controlled transmis-

moved until you obtain service.

sion provides a precise shift schedule.

BRAKE/TRANSMISSION

The transmission electronics are self-

calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts

SHIFT INTERLOCK

on a new vehicle may be somewhat

SYSTEM

abrupt. This is a normal condition, and

This vehicle is equipped with a Brake

precision shifts will develop within a

Transmission Shift Interlock System

few hundred kilometers.

(BTSI) that holds the shift lever in

PARK unless the brakes are applied.

Shift Lever

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Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or

NOTE: After selecting any gear

WARNING!

REVERSE when the accelerator

range, wait a moment to allow the

• Never use the PARK position as a

pedal is released and the vehicle is

selected gear to engage before ac-

substitute for the parking brake.

stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on

celerating. This is especially im-

Always apply the parking brake

the brake pedal when shifting be-

portant when the engine is cold.

fully when parked to guard

tween these gears.

PARK

against vehicle movement and

The transmission shift lever has PARK,

possible injury or damage.

This range supplements the parking

REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and

• Your vehicle could move and injure

brake by locking the transmission.

AutoStick® shift positions. Manual

you and others if it is not com-

The engine can be started in this

pletely in PARK. Check by trying to

shifts can be made using the

range. Never attempt to use PARK

move the shift lever rearward (with

AutoStick® shift control

(refer to

while the vehicle is in motion. Apply

the brake pedal released) after you

“AutoStick®” in “Starting And Operat-

the parking brake when leaving the

have placed it in PARK. Make sure

ing” for further information). Moving

vehicle in this range.

the transmission is in PARK before

the shift lever to the left or right (-/+)

leaving the vehicle.

while in the AutoStick® position (below

When parking on a level surface, you

• It is dangerous to move the shift

the Drive position) will manually select

may place the shift lever in PARK first,

lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL

the transmission gear, and will display

and then apply the parking brake.

if the engine speed is higher than

the current gear in the instrument clus-

When parking on a hill, apply the

idle speed. If your foot is not

ter as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

parking brake before placing the shift

firmly pressing on the brake

GEAR RANGES

lever in PARK, otherwise the load on

pedal, the vehicle could acceler-

the transmission locking mechanism

ate quickly forward or in reverse.

DO NOT race the engine when shift-

may make it difficult to move the shift

You could lose control of the ve-

ing from PARK or NEUTRAL into

hicle and hit someone or some-

lever out of PARK. As an added pre-

another gear range.

thing. Only shift into gear when

caution, turn the front wheels toward

the engine is idling normally and

the curb on a downhill grade and

your foot is firmly pressing the

away from the curb on an uphill

brake pedal.

grade.

(Continued)

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third, and fourth gears, direct fifth

inhibited until the transmission fluid

WARNING!

gear and overdrive sixth gear. The

is warm (refer to the “Note” under

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and

DRIVE position provides optimum

“Torque Converter Clutch” in this

never turn off the ignition to coast

driving characteristics under all nor-

section). During extremely cold tem-

down a hill. These are unsafe prac-

mal operating conditions.

peratures (­27°C or below), operation

tices that limit your response to

may briefly be limited to third gear

changing traffic or road conditions.

When frequent transmission shifting

only. Normal operation will resume

You might lose control of the ve-

occurs (such as when operating the

once the transmission temperature

hicle and have a collision.

vehicle under heavy loading condi-

has risen to a suitable level.

tions, in hilly terrain, or traveling into

strong head winds), use the

Transmission Limp Home Mode

CAUTION!

AutoStick® shift control

(refer to

Towing the vehicle, coasting, or

Transmission function is monitored

“AutoStick®” in this section for fur-

driving for any other reason with

electronically for abnormal condi-

ther information) to select a lower

the transmission in NEUTRAL can

tions. If a condition is detected that

gear. Under these conditions, using a

cause severe transmission damage.

could result in transmission damage,

lower gear will improve performance

Refer to “Recreational Towing” in

Transmission Limp Home Mode is ac-

and extend transmission life by re-

“Starting And Operating” and

tivated. In this mode, the transmis-

ducing excessive shifting and heat

“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in

sion remains in third gear regardless

buildup.

What To Do In Emergencies” for

of which forward gear is selected.

further information.

During cold temperatures, transmis-

PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL

sion operation may be modified de-

will continue to operate. The Mal-

DRIVE

pending on engine and transmission

function Indicator Light (MIL) may

This range should be used for most

temperature as well as vehicle speed.

be illuminated. Limp Home Mode al-

city and highway driving. It provides

This feature improves warm up time

lows the vehicle to be driven to an

the smoothest upshifts and down-

of the engine and transmission to

authorized dealer for service without

shifts, and the best fuel economy. The

achieve maximum efficiency. Engage-

damaging the transmission.

transmission automatically upshifts

ment of the torque converter clutch is

through underdrive first, second,

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DRIVING THROUGH

WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

Do not downshift for additional en-

carefully whenever there is likely to

WATER

gine braking on a slippery surface.

be poor traction (ice, snow, wet,

Driving through water more than a

The drive wheels could lose their grip

mud, loose sand, etc.).

few centimeters deep will require ex-

and the vehicle could skid, causing a

tra caution to ensure safety and pre-

collision or personal injury.

TRACTION

vent damage to your vehicle.

When driving on wet or slushy roads,

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY

FLOWING/RISING WATER

it is possible for a wedge of water to

SURFACES

build up between the tire and road

WARNING!

surface. This is hydroplaning and

ACCELERATION

Do not drive on or across a road or

may cause partial or complete loss of

path where water is flowing and/or

Rapid acceleration on snow covered,

vehicle control and stopping ability.

rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-

wet, or other slippery surfaces may

To reduce this possibility, the follow-

ing water can wear away the road

cause the driving wheels to pull errati-

ing precautions should be observed:

or path's surface and cause your

cally to the right or left. This phenom-

1. Slow down during rainstorms or

vehicle to sink into deeper water.

enon occurs when there is a difference

when the roads are slushy.

Furthermore, flowing and/or rising

in the surface traction under the front

water can carry your vehicle away

(driving) wheels.

2. Slow down if the road has standing

swiftly. Failure to follow this warn-

water or puddles.

ing may result in injuries that are

WARNING!

3. Replace the tires when tread wear

serious or fatal to you, your passen-

Rapid acceleration on slippery sur-

indicators first become visible.

gers, and others around you.

faces is dangerous. Unequal trac-

4. Keep tires properly inflated.

tion can cause sudden pulling of the

front wheels. You could lose control

5. Maintain sufficient distance be-

of the vehicle and possibly have a

tween your vehicle and the vehicle in

collision. Accelerate slowly and

front of you to avoid a collision in a

sudden stop.

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SHALLOW STANDING

CAUTION! (Continued)

WARNING!

WATER

• Driving through standing water

• Driving through standing water

may cause damage to your vehi-

limits your vehicle’s traction ca-

Although your vehicle is capable of

cle’s drivetrain components. Al-

pabilities. Do not exceed 8 km/h

driving through shallow standing

ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids

when driving through standing

water, consider the following Caution

(i.e., engine oil, transmission,

water.

and Warning before doing so.

axle, etc.) for signs of contamina-

• Driving through standing water

tion (i.e., fluid that is milky or

limits your vehicle’s braking ca-

CAUTION!

foamy in appearance) after driv-

pabilities, which increases stop-

• Always check the depth of the

ing through standing water. Do

ping distances. Therefore, after

standing water before driving

not continue to operate the ve-

driving through standing water,

through it. Never drive through

hicle if any fluid appears con-

drive slowly and lightly press on

standing water that is deeper

taminated, as this may result in

the brake pedal several times to

than the bottom of the tire rims

further damage. Such damage is

dry the brakes.

mounted on the vehicle.

not covered by the New Vehicle

• Getting water inside your vehi-

• Determine the condition of the

Limited Warranty.

cle’s engine can cause it to lock up

road or the path that is under

• Getting water inside your vehicle’s

and stall out, and leave you

water and if there are any ob-

engine can cause it to lock up and

stranded.

stacles in the way before driving

stall out, and cause serious inter-

• Failure to follow these warnings

through the standing water.

nal damage to the engine. Such

may result in injuries that are se-

• Do not exceed 8 km/h when driv-

damage is not covered by the New

rious or fatal to you, your passen-

ing through standing water. This

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

gers, and others around you.

will minimize wave effects.

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PARKING BRAKE

NOTE:

WARNING!

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure

• When the parking brake is ap-

• Never use the PARK position as a

that the parking brake is fully ap-

plied and the transmission is

substitute for the parking brake.

placed in gear, the “Brake Warn-

Always apply the parking brake

plied. Also, be certain to leave the

ing Light” will flash. If vehicle

fully when parked to guard

transmission in PARK.

speed is detected, a chime will

against vehicle movement and

sound to alert the driver. Fully

possible injury or damage.

release the parking brake before

• When leaving the vehicle, always

attempting to move the vehicle.

remove the key fob from the igni-

tion and lock your vehicle.

• This light only shows that the

• Never leave children alone in a

parking brake is applied. It does

vehicle, or with access to an un-

not show the degree of brake

locked vehicle. Allowing children

application.

to be in a vehicle unattended is

Parking Brake

dangerous for a number of rea-

When parking on a hill, it is important

The parking brake lever is located in

to turn the front wheels toward the

sons. A child or others could be

the center console. To apply the park-

curb on a downhill grade and away

seriously or fatally injured. Chil-

ing brake, pull the lever up as firmly

from the curb on an uphill grade.

dren should be warned not to

as possible. To release the parking

touch the parking brake, brake

Apply the parking brake before plac-

brake, pull the lever up slightly, press

pedal or the shift lever.

ing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise

the center button, then lower the lever

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

the load on the transmission locking

completely.

the vehicle. A child could operate

mechanism may make it difficult to

power windows, other controls, or

When the parking brake is applied

move the shift lever out of PARK. The

move the vehicle.

with the ignition switch ON, the

parking brake should always be ap-

• Be sure the parking brake is fully

“Brake Warning Light” in the instru-

plied whenever the driver is not in the

disengaged before driving; failure

ment cluster will illuminate.

vehicle.

to do so can lead to brake failure

and a collision.

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The

“Anti-Lock Brake

WARNING! (Continued)

WARNING!

Warning Light” monitors

• Always fully apply the parking

• Pumping of the anti-lock brakes

the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-

brake when leaving your vehicle

will diminish their effectiveness

tem. The light will come on

or it may roll and cause damage or

and may lead to a collision.

when the ignition switch is turned to

injury. Also, be certain to leave the

Pumping makes the stopping dis-

the ON position and may stay on for

transmission in PARK. Failure to

tance longer. Just press firmly on

as long as four seconds.

do so may cause the vehicle to roll

your brake pedal when you need

and cause damage or injury.

to slow down or stop.

If the

“Anti-Lock Brake Warning

• The ABS cannot prevent the

Light” remains on or comes on while

natural laws of physics from act-

driving, it indicates that the anti-lock

CAUTION!

ing on the vehicle, nor can it in-

portion of the brake system is not func-

If the “Brake Warning Light” re-

crease braking or steering effi-

tioning and that service is required.

mains on with the parking brake

ciency beyond that afforded by

However, the conventional brake sys-

released, a brake system malfunc-

the condition of the vehicle

tem will continue to operate normally

tion is indicated. Have the brake

brakes and tires or the traction

if the “Brake Warning Light” is not on.

system serviced by an authorized

afforded.

dealer immediately.

If the

“Anti-Lock Brake Warning

• The ABS cannot prevent colli-

Light” is on, the brake system should

sions, including those resulting

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE

be serviced as soon as possible to re-

from excessive speed in turns, fol-

store the benefits of anti-lock brakes.

SYSTEM (ABS)

lowing another vehicle too

If the

“Anti-Lock Brake Warning

closely, or hydroplaning.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Light” does not come on when the

• The capabilities of an ABS-

provides increased vehicle stability

ignition switch is turned to the ON

equipped vehicle must never be

and brake performance under most

position, have the bulb repaired as

exploited in a reckless or danger-

braking conditions. The system oper-

soon as possible.

ous manner, which could jeopar-

ates with a separate computer to

dize the user's safety or the safety

modulate the hydraulic pressure to

of others.

prevent wheel lock-up and avoid

skidding on slippery surfaces.

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Engine power may also be reduced to

Partial ESC Mode

WARNING! (Continued)

help the vehicle maintain the desired

from excessive speed in turns, driv-

This mode is entered by momentarily

path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle

ing on very slippery surfaces, or

pressing the “ESC Off” switch (located

to determine the vehicle path in-

hydroplaning. ESC also cannot

in the lower switch bank below the

tended by the driver and compares it

prevent accidents resulting from

heater/air conditioning controls). When

to the actual path of the vehicle. When

loss of vehicle control due to inap-

in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion

the actual path does not match the

propriate driver input for the con-

of ESC, except for the limited slip fea-

intended path, ESC applies the brake

ditions. Only a safe, attentive, and

ture described in the TCS section, has

of the appropriate wheel to assist in

skillful driver can prevent acci-

been disabled and the “ESC Activation/

counteracting the oversteer or under-

dents. The capabilities of an ESC

Malfunction Indicator Light” will be il-

steer condition.

equipped vehicle must never be ex-

luminated. All other stability features of

• Over-steer

- when the vehicle is

ploited in a reckless or dangerous

ESC function normally, with the excep-

turning more than appropriate for

manner which could jeopardize the

tion of engine power reduction. This

the steering wheel position.

user’s safety or the safety of others.

mode is intended to be used if the ve-

hicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel

• Under-steer - when the vehicle is

ESC Operating Modes

conditions and more wheel spin than

turning less than appropriate for

ESC would normally allow is required

All ESC equipped vehicles can choose

the steering wheel position.

to gain traction.

the following ESC operating modes:

WARNING!

ESC On

The Electronic Stability Control

This is the normal operating mode for

(ESC) cannot prevent the natural

ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started

laws of physics from acting on the

the ESC system will be in this mode.

vehicle, nor can it increase the trac-

This mode should be used for almost

tion afforded by prevailing road

all driving situations. ESC should

conditions. ESC cannot prevent ac-

only be turned to “Partial Off” for

cidents, including those resulting

specific reasons as noted below.

ESC Off Switch

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