Lancia Flavia 2012 User Manual

Owner Handbook
WHY CHOOSE
GENUINE PARTS
We really know your car because we invented, designed and
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
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INTRODUCTION
• INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• IMPORTANT NOTICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . .7
• VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . . .7
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INTRODUCTION
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 THE LATEST INFORMATION 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 equip­ment and accessories in this 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 factory­trained technicians and genuine parts, and is interested in your satis­faction.
Copyright © FIAT Group Automo-
biles S.p.A.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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. 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. 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
• 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 ADDITIONAL
TRANSMITTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 UNTWISTING
PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 The
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
• Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
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 — LOCK 3 — 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: The Vehicle Security 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 disarm the Vehicle Security 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 the vehicle is locked by pressing the power door
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 Automatic Locking Retractors (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 a disabled 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-Mounted Side Air Bags (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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