We really know your car because we invented, designed and
built it: we know every single detail. At Lancia Service
authorised workshops you can find technicians who are
trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all
your service requirements.
Lancia workshops are always close to you for your servicing
operations, repairs and seasonal checks and our experts will
offer practical recommendations for keeping your car in the
best possible condition. When you use Genuine Parts you
keep the reliability, comfort and performance features
of your new car over time.
Always ask for Genuine Parts and insist on them being fitted
to your car. We recommend them because we know they are
derived from our continued commitment to research and
development and our use of highly innovative technologies.
For these reasons, you can rely on Genuine Parts because
they are the only ones designed specifically for your car.
All our Genuine Parts undergo rigorous testing, both in design and
build stages, by specialists who check the use of cutting-edge materials
and test their reliability.
This guarantees performance and safety in the long term for both you
and the passengers in your automobile.
Always insist on a Genuine Part and check that it has been used.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing LANCIA and congratulations on your choice of a LANCIA Flavia.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your car and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you
get the most from the technological features of your LANCIA.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that LANCIA offers to its customers:
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
• the range of additional services available to LANCIA customers.
Enjoy the read. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the LANCIA Flavia; please consider only the information relevant to your version, engine and configuration.
Congratulations on selecting your
new LANCIA vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship,
distinctive styling, and high quality all essentials that are traditional to
our vehicles.
Before you start to drive this vehicle,
read this Owner's Manual and all the
supplements. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly
those used for braking, steering, and
transmission shifting. Learn how your
vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve
with experience, but as in driving any
vehicle, take it easy as you begin.
Always observe local laws wherever
you drive.
NOTE:
information, it should be stored in
the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle
when sold.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision.
After reviewing the owner
Operating this vehicle at excessive
speeds or while intoxicated may result
in loss of control, collision with other
vehicles or objects, going off the road,
or overturning; any of which may lead
to serious injury or death. Also, failure
to use seat belts subjects the driver
and passengers to a greater risk of
injury or death.
To keep your vehicle running at its
best, have your vehicle serviced at
recommended intervals by an authorized dealer who has the qualified personnel, special tools, and equipment
to perform all service.
The manufacturer and its distributors
are vitally interested in your complete
satisfaction with this vehicle. If you
encounter a service or warranty problem, which is not resolved to your
satisfaction, discuss the matter with
your dealer's management.
Your authorized dealer will be happy
to assist you with any questions about
your vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN
THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON
THELATESTINFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT
IS RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and
engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by
a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer-oriented documents.
You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this
Owner's Manual will help assure safe
and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
After you have read the Owner’s
Manual, it should be stored in the
vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
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The manufacturer reserves the right
to make changes in design and specifications, and/or to make additions to
or improvements in its products without imposing any obligations upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
The Owner's Manual illustrates and
describes the features that are standard or available as extra cost options. Therefore, some of the equipmentandaccessoriesinthis
publication may not appear on your
vehicle.
NOTE: Be sure to read the Owner'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 manufacturers available on the market, the
manufacturer cannot be certain that
the 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 example, 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 experts nor official agencies are liable.
The manufacturer only assumes responsibility when parts, which are expressly authorized or recommended
by the manufacturer, are attached or
installed at an authorized dealer. The
same applies when modifications to
the original condition are subsequently 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 installation or use of non-manufacturer
parts, components, equipment, materials, or additives. Nor do your warranties cover the costs of repairing
damage or conditions caused by any
changes to your vehicle that do not
comply with the manufacturers specifications.
Original parts and accessories and
other products approved by the
manufacturer, including qualified advice, are available at your authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember
that your authorized dealer knows
your vehicle best, has the factorytrainedtechniciansandgenuine
parts, and is interested in your satisfaction.
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle
depends on the items of equipment
ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations 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 description of the symbols that may be
used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner's Manual:
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WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that
could result in a collision or bodily injury. Italso containsCAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in
damage to your vehicle. If you do not
read this entire Owners Manual, you
may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
Vehicle Identification Number
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.
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 Disclosure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle, the vehicle registration
and title.
Stamped VIN Location
NOTE: It is illegal to remove or
alter the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING
YOUR VEHICLE
• A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The 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 Switch Positions
1 — LOCK3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC
(ACCESSORY)
NOTE:
4 — START
•
The power window switches, radio,
hands-free system , and power outlets 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. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings(Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Vehicle Key
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL
Automatic Transaxle
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn
the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK
position, and remove the key.
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• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in
PARK, the key may become
trapped temporarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this
occurs, rotate the key to the right
slightly, then remove the key as
described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key
in the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped,
but the key cannot be removed
until you obtain service.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always
apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and
push ignition button to place ignition in OFF position. When
leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally 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 disabled. 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 driver'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 “MaintainingYour Vehicle” of this manual.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System
prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which
have an embedded electronic chip
(transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only keys that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut
the engine off in two seconds if someone 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 turning 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 invalid key to start the engine. Either of
these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on
during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), 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 system is not compatible with some
after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result 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 electronics 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. Duplication 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 serviced, bring all vehicle keys with
you to the authorized dealer.
CUSTOMER KEY
PROGRAMMING
See your authorized dealer if you require replacement or additional keys
for your vehicle.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sentry Key® operates on a carrier frequency of 433.92 MHz.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors
the doors, and trunk for unauthorized
entry and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
While the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, interior switches for door
locks and decklid release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will sound the
horn intermittently, flash the headlights, the park lights, and the taillights, and flash the Vehicle Security
Light in the cluster.
REARMING OF THE
SYSTEM
If something triggers the alarm, and
no action is taken to disarm it, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off
the horn after three minutes, turn off
all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security
Alarm will rearm itself.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
1. Remove the keys from the ignition
switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Lock the doors by pressing the
power door lock switch or the LOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
NOTE:TheVehicleSecurity
Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors with the manual door lock
plungers.
3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm
is arming. After 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly.
This shows that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is fully armed.
NOTE:
• During the 16–second arming
period, if a door is opened or the
ignition switch is turned to ON/
RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm
will automatically disarm.
•
While the Vehicle Security Alarm
is armed, interior switches for
door locks and decklid release are
disabled.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
Either press the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter or insert a valid
Sentry Key® into the ignition switch
lock cylinder and turn the key to the
ON/RUN or START position.
NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder
and the trunk button on the RKE
transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
•
The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk entry.
Pressing the trunk button will not
disarmtheVehicleSecurity
Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens
any door, the alarm will sound.
•
When the Vehicle Security Alarm
is armed, the interior power door
lock switches will not unlock the
doors.
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The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where
the Vehicle Security Alarm will give
you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has
occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm
will arm regardless of whether you are
in the vehicle or not. If you remain in
the vehicle and open a door, the alarm
will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed
and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm
will remain armed when the battery is
reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
SECURITY MANUAL
OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not
arm if you lock the doors using the
manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when
you press the unlock button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door.
The interior lights will fade to off after
approximately 30 seconds or they will
immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from
the OFF position.
NOTE:
• The front courtesy overhead
console and door courtesy lights
will turn on if the dimmer control is in the "Dome ON" position
(extreme top position).
•
The Illuminated Entry system
will not operate if the dimmer
control is in the “Dome defeat”
position (extreme bottom position).
REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or
unlock the doors, open the trunk and
open the convertible top from distances up to approximately 10 m
using a hand-held Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE
transmitter does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
Vehicle Key
NOTE: The line of transmission
must not be blocked with metal
objects.
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TO UNLOCK THE DOORS
TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK
GENERAL INFORMATION
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to
unlock the driver's door or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock — Driver
Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door
or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
TO LOCK THE DOORS
Press and release the LOCK button on
the transmitter to lock all doors.
Press the trunk button on the transmitter two times to unlatch the trunk.
FLASH LIGHTS WITH
LOCK
The feature will cause the turn signal
lights to flash when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the RKE
transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
PROGRAMMING
ADDITIONAL
TRANSMITTERS
Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key
Programming.”
If you do not have a programmed
RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter and receivers operate on
a carrier frequency of 433.92 MHz.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for
these two conditions:
1.
Weak battery in transmitter. The ex-
pected life of a battery is five years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter
such as a radio station tower, airport
transmitter, military base, and some
mobile or CB radios.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. With the RKE transmitter buttons
facing down, use a flat blade to pry
the two halves of the RKE transmitter
apart. Make sure not to damage the
seal during removal.
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves
2. Remove and replace the battery.
Avoid touching the new battery with
your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
3. To assemble the RKE transmitter
case, snap the two halves together.
DOOR LOCKS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
To lock each door, push the door lock
knob on each door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
inside door handle.
Manual Lock Knob
If the door lock knob is down when
you shut the door, the door will lock.
Make sure the keys are not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
WARNING!
• For personal security and safety
in the event of an collision, lock
the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave
the vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
• When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally 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.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
A door lock switch is located on the
driver and passenger door trim panel.
Press this switch to lock or unlock the
doors.
Auto Unlock On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically
on vehicles with power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On
Exit feature is enabled.
2. The transaxle was in gear and the
vehicle speed returned to 0 km/h.
3. The transaxle is in NEUTRAL or
PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock
Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws.
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
The window controls on the driver's
door trim panel operate the door windows and the rear quarter windows.
Power Door Lock Switch
Automatic Door Locks
The auto door lock feature default
condition is disabled. When enabled,
the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds
24 km/h. The auto door lock feature
can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for service.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 km/h.
Auto Unlock Door On Exit
Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
feature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Power Window Switches
There is a single window control on
the passenger's door trim panel,
which operates the passenger door
window. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON/RUN or ACC position, and when the accessory delay
feature is active.
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NOTE:
• If a fluttering noise is heard from
the rear seat belts while driving
with the windows down, safely
bring the vehicle to a stop and
buckle the rear seat belts over
the empty seats. This will keep
tension on the seat belts and remove the fluttering condition.
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle,
with the keys in the ignition switch.
Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by
the windows while operating the
power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
Smart Glass Feature
The door window will lower slightly if
the window is fully up when opening
the door. The window will return to its
full up position after closing the door.
This action allows the door to open
without resistance and prevents window and top seal damage.
Auto Window Down
The front window controls on the
driver and passenger door trim panels
have an Auto-Down feature. These
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate
this capability. Push the window
switch past the first detent, release,
and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, push
the window switch to the first detent
and release it when you want the window to stop.
To cancel the Auto-Down movement,
operate the switch either in the up or
down direction and release the switch.
The power window switches will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position. Opening either door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature
is programmable. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Reset Window Smart Glass
Feature for Opening/Closing the
Door
If the vehicle battery goes dead, the
window Smart Glass Feature for
opening and closing the door will be
disabled. To reactivate the window
Smart Glass Feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is
restored.
1. Lower all four windows to the full
open position.
2. Press and hold the Power Top
Switch in the Close direction. Once
the Power Top becomes fully closed,
all four windows will start closing.
3. Continue to hold the Power Top
Switch an additional two seconds
after the windows are fully closed.
4. Push all the window switches
down firmly to open the windows
completely and continue to hold the
switch down for an additional two
seconds after the window is fully
open.
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Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the
driver's door trim panel allows you to
disable the window control on the passenger door. To disable the window
control on the passenger door, press
and release the window LOCK button
(setting it in the down position). To
enable the window control, press and
release the window LOCK button
again (setting it in the up position).
Window Lockout Switch
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure on the ears
or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with one window down in certain
open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with one window open, then open
both windows together to minimize
the buffeting.
TRUNK LOCK AND
RELEASE
To unlatch the trunk lid from inside
the vehicle, press and release the
TRUNK RELEASE Button located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
NOTE:
• The convertible top must be either closed and latched or open
and latched to release the trunk.
• The transmission must be in
PARK before the button will operate.
The trunk release
button on the dash
will be disabled if
thevehicleis
locked by pressing
thepowerdoor
Trunk Release
Button
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The trunk release button will be
enabled when the vehicle is unlocked
by the RKE or if the key is inserted
into the ignition and turned to ON/
RUN or START.
NOTE: This provides a locked
area in the vehicle even if the convertible top is open.
To unlatch the trunk lid from outside
the vehicle, press and release the
TRUNK RELEASE button on the
RKE transmitter two times.
The words “Trunk Ajar” will display
in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).
lock switch or by
pressing the LOCK
button on the Re-
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TRUNK SAFETY
WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing
into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle.
Always close the trunk lid when
your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not
be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If
trapped in the trunk, children can
die from suffocation or heat stroke.
TRUNK INTERNAL
EMERGENCY RELEASE
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built
into the trunk latching mechanism. In
the event of an individual being
locked inside the trunk, the trunk can
be simply opened by pulling on the
glow-in-the-dark handle attached to
the trunk latching mechanism.
Trunk Internal Emergency Release
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety
features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts
for all seating positions
• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver
and front passenger
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the
front seats (integrated into the head
restraint)
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags (SAB)
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front
seat occupants
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant
protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event
• Rear passenger seat belts include
AutomaticLockingRetractors
(ALRs), which lock the seat belt
webbing into position by extending
the belt all the way out and then
adjusting the belt to the desired
length to restrain a child seat or
secure a large item in a seat.
Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how
to use your restraint system properly,
to keep you and your passengers as
safe as possible.
If you will be carrying children too
small for adult-sized seat belts, the
seat belts or the ISOFIX feature also
can be used to hold infant and child
restraint systems. For more information, refer to ISOFIX — Child Seat
Anchorage System.
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NOTE: The Advanced Front Air
Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to
have different rates of inflation
based on several factors, including
the severity and type of collision.
Here are some simple steps you can
take to minimize the risk of harm
from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and un-
der should always ride buckled up
in a rear seat.
WARNING!
Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the
front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
An air bag deployment can cause
severe injury or death to infants in
that position.
Children that are not big enough to
wear the vehicle seat belt properly
(see section on Child Restraints)
should be secured in the rear seat in
child restraints or belt-positioning
booster seats. Older children who do
not use child restraints or beltpositioning booster seats should ride
properly buckled up in the rear seat.
Never allow children to slide the
shoulder belt behind them or under
their arm.
You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make
sure that you are using it properly.
2. All occupants should always
wear their lap and shoulder belts
properly.
3. The driver and front passenger
seats should be moved back as far
as practical to allow the Advanced
Front Air Bags room to inflate.
4. Do not lean against the door or
window. If your vehicle has side
air bags, and deployment occurs,
the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you
and the door.
5.
If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate adisabled person,
contact the Customer Center.
WARNING!
Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the
front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
An air bag deployment can cause
severe injury or death to infants in
that position.
Buckle up even though you are an
excellent driver, even on short trips.
Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away
from home or on your own street.
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone
could lead to more severe injuries
in a collision. The air bags work
with your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, the
air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering
wheel or instrument panel during
Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury,
including death. Air Bags need
room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Seat-MountedSide AirBags
(SAB) need room to inflate. Do
not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of
the seat.
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater
injuries if you are not properly
buckled up. You can strike the
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interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown
out of the vehicle. Always be sure
you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
Research has shown that seat belts
save lives, and they can reduce the
seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen
when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury
caused by striking the inside of the
vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle
should be belted at all times.
LAP/SHOULDER BELTS
All seating positions in your vehicle
are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden
stops or collisions. This feature allows
the shoulder part of the belt to move
freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt
will lock and reduce the risk of you
striking the inside of the vehicle or
being thrown out.
WARNING!
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
•
Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is
dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large
bones of your body. These are the
strongest parts of your body and
can take the forces of a collision
the best.
• Wearing your belt in the wrong
place could make your injuries in
a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out of part of
the belt. Follow these instructions
to wear your seat belt safely and
to keep your passengers safe, too.
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