2006 Lancia Thesis service

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Rain sensor failure
In case of sensor malfunctioning,
intermittent wiping is activated with
the sensitivity level set manually,
regardless of the rain.
In this case it is recommended to
deactivate the rain sensor and acti-
vate continuous wiping (1
stor
2ndspeed); contact a Lancia
Dealership as soon as possible. The rain sensor must be
deactivated (or key at
STOP) when cleaning the
windscreen (e.g. at service sta-
tions). The rain sensor must be
deactivated also when washing
the car manually or at automatic
washing stations.
The sensor rain is able to recognize
and automatically adjust itself in
the presence of the following partic-
ular conditions, which need a differ-
ent intervention sensitivity:
– impurities on the control surface
(salt, dirt, etc.)
– straks of water caused by worn
wiper blades
– difference between day and
night(the human eye is more dis-
turbed at night by the wet surface of
the glass).
In the event of ice on the
windscreen, make sure to
have disconnected the
device to prevent wiper motor
damages.

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Scheduled Servicing info
Service message is displayed in km
or days according to the approach-
ing service interval.
The Service Schedule programmes
9 service operations to be performed
every 20,000 km or every year. – days: 27 - 24 - 21 - 18 - 15 - 12
- 9 - 6 - 3.
IMPORTANTInstrument panel
stored info is not deleted if power
supply is interrupted. Service indications will be dis-
played starting from 2,000 km or 30
days from this deadline and then are
shown again at:
– km: 1.800 - 1.600 - 1.400 -
1.200 - 1.000 - 800 - 600 - 400 -
200 - 100 - 50
Warning light/symbol
É
Message
SCHEDULED
SERVICE
WITHIN: xxxx km
SCHEDULED
SERVICE
WITHIN: xx days
SCHEDULED
SERVICE
EXPIRED: 0 km
SCHEDULED
SERVICE
EXPIRED: 0 daysmeaning of the message
Indicates the number of
kilometres to go before next
Scheduled Servicing
Indicates the number of
days to go before next
Scheduled Servicing
Indicates that the car has
reached the km required to
perform the Scheduled
Service operation
Indicates that one year has
past since last Scheduled
Service operationRemarks
Contact a Lancia Dealership
to programme the Scheduled
Service operation
Contact a Lancia Dealership
to programme the Scheduled
Service operation
Contact a Lancia Dealership
as soon as possible to carry out the
programmed Scheduled Service
operation
Contact a Lancia Dealershipas soon
as possible to carry out the pro-
grammed Scheduled Service operation

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“Automatic parking brake” function
and the press “OK”. Deactivation of
automatic operation can be achieved
also in the following way:
– turn the key to STOP(the park-
ing brake is engaged)
– turn the key back to MAR,
depress the brake pedal and at the
same time keep button Apressed for
at least 2 seconds. Warning light x
flashes thrice to indicate the auto-
matic operation deactivation.
When the key is turned again to
STOPthe parking brake will not be
engaged. The parking brake auto-
matic operation will be automatical-
ly restored when the key is turned
again to MAR.IMPORTANTIf, after the parking
brake has been disengaged, the car
starts moving at a speed higher than
the usual manual movement, deacti-
vation of the automatic mode is
immediately cancelled and the park-
ing brake is engaged.
If, after the parking
brake has been disen-
gaged, the car starts mov-
ing at a speed higher than the
usual manual movement, deacti-
vation of the automatic mode is
immediately cancelled and the
parking brake is engaged.Proceed as follows: release the
accelerator pedal, press and keep
button A(fig. 133) pressed for the
whole manoeuvre: the system elec-
tronic control unit will come imme-
diately into action with alternate
braking on/off cycles on the rear
wheels (thus preventing wheel lock-
ing). Braking cycles are applied
alternately on right and left wheel to
guarantee roadholding, braking
continuity and to reduce braking
distance.
Wheel locking could take place
under the safety speed threshold
(lower than 10 km/h).
A buzzer will sound during the
whole manoeuvre to indicate that
the dynamic mode shall only be used
in an emergency, but this is also use-
ful to warn the driver if the parking
brake has been inadvertently
engaged by other passengers.
Use in an emergency
In particular cases (e.g. fault in the
whole hydraulic brake system, both
service and emergency brake), the
parking brake can be used to stop
the car running (“dynamic mode”).

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In an emergency, the flap can be
released by pulling wire B(fig. 216)
on the right-hand side of the boot
inside the service compartment.
To open the compartment flap,
turn the catch C(fig. 217) to 1using
the ignition key and lower it.IMPORTANT The airtight seal of
the cap may lead to a slight increase
of pressure in the tank. A hissing
sound when the cap is removed is
therefore quite normal.
The cap is equipped with a device
which fastens it to the flap so that it
cannot be misplaced D(fig. 218).
While you are filling up, fasten the
cap to the device inside the flap as
shown in the figure.
Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near
the fuel filler hole as there
is a danger of fire. Do not bend too
close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry
out two refuelling operations after the
first click of the fuel delivery gun. Avoid
further topping up operations that
could cause damages to the fuel system.
IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always
be performed with engine off and igni-
tion key to STOP. If the engine is off
but the key is to MAR, a wrong fuel
level could temporarily be indicated.
This is due to the internal system con-
trol logic and cannot be considered as
a system malfunctioning.
fig. 217
L0A0303b
fig. 218
L0A0014b
fig. 216
L0A0015b

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND
POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an
important factor which has a
marked influence over fuel con-
sumption and driving comfort and
on the life span of your car. For this
reason care should be taken to main-
tain your car by carrying out the
necessary checks and regulations in
accordance with the specifications
given in the “Service Schedule” (see
sections: spark plugs, air cleaners,
timing...).Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is
increased and handling suffers,
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load in
the boot. The weight of the car (in
town traffic above all), and its trim
greatly effect consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the car as soon as they are no longer
needed. These accessories reduce the
aerodynamic penetration of the car
and will increase consumption.
When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer, where
possible.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heater fan require large amounts of
electricity and increasing the request
for power will also increase fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% when driving
in towns).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an
additional load which greatly effects
the engine leading to higher con-
sumption (up to +20% in average).
When the temperature outside
allows, use the air vents where pos-
sible.

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Traffic and road conditions
Heavy traffic and higher consump-
tion are synonymous, for example
when driving slowly with frequent
use of lower gears or in towns where
there are numerous traffic lights.
Winding roads, mountain roads
and bumpy roads also have a nega-
tive effect on consumption.
Enforced halts
During prolonged stops (level
crossings, etc.) the engine should be
switched off.Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the THESIS.
It is not accident that its pollution
control equipment is much more
effective than that required by cur-
rent legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules you
can avoid harming the environment
and often cut down fuel consump-
tion at the same time. On this sub-
ject, a few useful tips have been
given below to supplement those
marked by symbol #, at various
points of the handbook.
You are asked to read both the for-
mer and the latter carefully.CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS THE
ENVIRONMENT
LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an
effect on the car’s performance.
Keeping these devices in good condi-
tion is therefore a fundamental rule
for driving that is easy on your
pocket and on the environment too.
The first step is to follow the
“Service Schedule” to the letter.
Only use unleaded petrol for petrol
engines (95 RON), for JTD versions
only diesel fuel (EN590 specifica-
tion).

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The devices protected by the fuses
(fig. 75) are listed in the tables on
the following pages.
After replacing the fuses refit the
cover by refitting the fastening clips.FUSES IN THE BOOT
The fusebox (fig. 77) is located on
the right side of the boot, inside the
service compartment.
To open the compartment flap turn
the catch A(fig. 76) to 1with the
ignition key and lower it. The spare fuses, with different
amperage, are housed in vertical
position at the sides of the fusebox.
The devices protected by the fuses
(fig. 78) are listed in the tables on
the following pages.
fig. 75
L0A0267b
fig. 76
L0A0275b
fig. 77
L0A0146b
fig. 78
L0A0266b

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Devices and utilities
Heated windscreen defroster
Windscreen wiper nozzle defroster
SCS
Comfort driver’s seat
Comfort front passenger’s seat
Electric driver’s seat (movement)
Electric front passenger’s seat (movement)
Front seats (heating)
Rear seats (heating)
Primary services for electronic injection
Secondary services for electronic injection
Alarm siren (control unit)
Fuel flap (locking/unlocking ratiomotor)
Rear window sun visor
Windscreen wiper and washer
Sunroof (control unit)
Steering wheel (steering column adjustment)
Ampere
15
15
7.5
30
30
30
30
20
20
15
15
10
10
15
30
15
20
7.5
Location
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 75
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
Fuse
7
7
15
5
9
5
9
16
20
20
18
6
11
4
12
4
2
15