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THE LANCIA CODE
SYSTEM
To further protect your car from
theft, it has been fitted with an
engine immobilising system (Lancia
CODE) which is automatically acti-
vated when the ignition key is
removed. An electronic device, in
fact, is fitted in each ignition key
grip. The device transmits a radio-
frequency signal when the engine is
started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modu-
lated signal is a password. Only if
the control unit recognises the key
can the engine be started.
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is
turned to STOP the Lancia CODE
system will deactivate the engine
electronic control unit functions.
When the key is turned to MAR to
start the engine, the Lancia CODE
system sends a password code to the
engine control unit to deactivate the
function lock. The encoded and
variable code, randomly selected
from over four billion possible com-
binations, is only sent if, in turn, the
system has recognised the code
transmitted by the electronic device
built into the ignition key via an aer-
ial surrounding the ignition switch.
If the code has not been recognised
correctly, the symbol
Y
will appear
on the instrument panel display,
together with the message “VEHI-
CLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAULT”.
In this case, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR . If the engine
remains immobilised, try with the
other keys provided with the car. If
you are still unable to start the
engine, carry out the emergency pro-
cedure described in chapter “In an
emergency”, and contact your
Lancia Dealership .
IMPORTANT Each key has its
own code that must be stored in the
system control unit. For storing new
keys, up to a maximum of eight,
apply solely to
Lancia Dealership
taking with you all the keys in your
possession, the CODE card, a per-
sonal identity document and the
documents that certify car posses-
sion.