2007 Lancia Thesis Owner handbook (in English)

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fig. 224
L0A213b
SOUND SYSTEM
The car is equipped with a com-
plete sound system, consisting of the
following:
– RDS-TMC radio integral with the
CONNECT system
– audio CD/navigation CD-ROM
player A(fig. 221) on the dashboard
– audio cassette player Bon the
dashboard– multiple compact disc player
(CD-changer) C(fig. 222) in the
glove compartment (where fitted)
– BOSE HI-FI system (where fit-
ted).
For detailed instructions on the
Radio, CD and CD-Changer, refer to
the CONNECT supplement provid-
ed with the car.
SPEAKERS
Front speakers (fig. 223)
The front speakers Aare housed in
front door panels.Rear speakers (fig. 224)
The rear speakers Bare housed in
the rear door panels.
fig. 221
L0A0210b
fig. 222
L0A0217b
fig. 223
L0A0215b

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fig. 226
L0A286b
Speakers on the rear window
shelf (fig. 225)
Speakers Care located at the ends
of the rear window shelf.
BOSE HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM
The HI-FI sound system consists of:
– two high-performance woofers
(168 mm diameter), fitted in front
door panels
– two coaxial tweeters (50 mm
diameter) built-into the front door
woofers
– two high-performance, wide-
band mid-range speakers (160 mm
diameter), fitted in the rear door
panels– two high-performance sub-
woofers (230 mm diameter), fitted
on the rear window shelf
– speaker A(fig. 226) fitted in the
upper central part of the dashboard
– one high-power hi-fi amplifier,
five channels - four 25 W and one
100 W - class D, with analogue
equaliser for signal amplitude and
phase, fitted on the right-hand side
of the boot A(fig. 227).
Total sound power: 300 W.
The HI-FI sound system was
specifically designed for the THESIS
to offer the best acoustic perfor-
mance and the musical realism of a
live concert in each seat in the pas-
senger compartment.System characteristics include
crystalline treble and full, rich bass-
es. Furthermore, the complete range
of tones is played in the entire pas-
senger compartment embracing the
passengers with the feeling of space
typical of live music.
The system components are
patented and result from state-of-
the-art technology. At the same
time, the system is easy and intuitive
to use and allows even the least
experts to use the system to the best.
fig. 225
L0A211b
fig. 227
L0A209b

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STARTING
THE ENGINE
IMPORTANTThe car is equipped
with electronic engine immobilising
system. If the engine fails to start,
see paragraph “Lancia CODE sys-
tem”.
We recommend that
during the initial period
you do not drive to full
car performance (e.g.: excessive
accelerations, long journeys at
top speed, sharp braking etc.).It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The
engine consumes oxygen and
gives off carbon oxide, a poiso-
nous gas.
The ignition device is fitted with a
safety device which obliges the dri-
ver to return the key to STOPposi-
tion before repeating the starting
procedure.
In the same way, when the engine
is running, this device prevents any
shift from MARto AVV.Never leave the ignition
key at MAR when the
engine is off to prevent
battery draining due to current
absorption.
DRIVING YOUR CAR

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HOW TO START PETROL
VERSIONS
IMPORTANTNever press the
accelerator before the engine has
started.
1) Ensure that the electric parking
brake is on (instrument panel warn-
ing light xon).
2) Ensure that electrical systems
and devices, especially high absorp-
tion ones (e.g. heated rear window),
are off.
3) On versions with manual gear-
box, set the gear lever to neutral and
press the clutch pedal fully down to
avoid the starter dragging the gears.4) On versions with electronic
automatic gearbox, ensure that the
selector is at Pand keep the brake
pedal pressed.
5) Turn the ignition key to AVV
and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
6) If the engine fails to start, return
the key to STOPand repeat the pro-
cedure.
IMPORTANTIf the engine does
not start at the first attempt, do not
keep turning the ignition key to
avoid damaging the catalyst.
Contact a Lancia Dealership.HOW TO START JTD VERSIONS
1) Ensure that the electric parking
brake is on (instrument panel warn-
ing light xon).
2) Put the gear lever to neutral.
3) Turn the ignition key to MAR.
4) Wait until the mwarning light
is off: the hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen.
When the engine is particularly hot
the warning light may come on so
quickly that it is impossible to notice
it.
5)Press the clutch pedal down to
the floor.
6) Turn the ignition key to AVV
immediately after the mwarning
light goes out. If you wait too long,
you will lose the benefit of the work
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IMPORTANTEnergy-absorbing
devices (climate control system,
heated rear window etc.) are auto-
matically disconnected at starting.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to STOPbefore trying to start the
engine again.
If starting is particularly diffi-
cult,(with the Lancia CODE system
working properly) do not keep try-
ing too many times.
Use an auxiliary battery only if the
battery has insufficient charge.
Never use a battery charger to start
the engine. ENGINE WARMING UP
– Begin to move forward slowly let-
ting the engine turn at medium revs.
Do not accelerate abruptly.
– Do not push the engine to its limit
for the first few kilometers. You are
recommended to wait until the
coolant temperature has reached 50
to 60 °C.STOPPING THE ENGINE
– Release the accelerator pedal and
wait until the engine is idling.
– Turn the ignition key to STOP
and turn the engine off. For versions
with electronic automatic gearbox,
put the selector to Pbefore turning
the engine off.
IMPORTANTAfter a taxing drive
you should allow the engine to
“catch its breath” before turning it
off by letting it idle to allow the tem-
perature in the engine compartment
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Remember that until the
engine has started, the
brake booster and power
steering systems will not work
and a greater effort will therefore
be required to press the brake
pedal and turn the steering
wheel. For cars equipped with
turbosupercharger in
particular, but generally
for any kind of cars, avoid abrupt
accelerations immediately before
turning the engine off. A quick
burst on the accelerator serves
absolutely no practical purpose,
wastes fuel and may damage seri-
ously the turbosupercharger
rotor bearings.EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Lancia CODE system fails to
recognise that code transmitted by
the ignition key (symbol Ytogeth-
er with message “VEHICLE PRO-
TECTION SYSTEM FAULT” on the
multifunction display) the emer-
gency start-up can be performed by
using the CODE card code.
For the correct procedure see chap-
ter “In an emergency”.
Before opening the lug-
gage compartment bonnet
to reload the battery or to
connect an auxiliary battery,
carefully read and comply with
the instructions contained in the
paragraph “If battery is to be dis-
connected” in the chapter “In an
emergency”. Never bump start the
engine (by pushing, tow-
ing or coasting downhill)
as this could cause fuel to flow
into the catalytic exhaust system
and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANTIf the engine turns
off while the car is running, the
Lancia CODE symbol Yand the
message “VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT” may appear on
the multifunction display when the
engine starts again. In this case
check that the warning light switch-
es off when turning the engine off
and on again with the car stationary.
Otherwise contact aLancia
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Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the car;
always remove the keys
and take them with you when you
leave the car.
If the CID device is
inside the car, the engine
can be started: therefore,
we recommend that you take the
greatest care since, in this cir-
cumstances, the engine could be
started unlawfully or by children
left unattended inside the car.PARKING
To park the car, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Stop the engine.
– Check for electric parking brake
engagement.
– Engage the 1
stgear if the car is
facing uphill or reverse if facing
downhill.
– In automatic gearbox versions
put selector to P.
– Leave the front wheels steered so
to stop the car immediately if the
parking brake is accidentally
released.
On versions equipped with sunroof
(where provided), the upper part of
the sunroof incorporates a set of
solar cells that feed the climate con-
trol system fan at first speed when
the car is parked to reduce the tem-
perature inside the passenger com-
partment.Never leave the ignition
key at MAR when the
engine is off to prevent
draining the battery.
IMPORTANT Best operation of
the fan when the car is parked is
obtained by closing completely the
windows and sunroof. Furthermore,
to check operation at first speed of
the fan, disengage air vents and set
air distribution from central dash-
board vents only before leaving the
car.

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SAFE DRIVING
In designing THESIS, LANCIA has
made every effort to come up with a
car able to provide driver and pas-
senger with top-class levels of safety.
Nevertheless it is always the behav-
iour of the person at the wheel that
determines road safety.
Below you will find some simple
tips to help you travel in safety
under different conditions. You will
no doubt be familiar with many of
them already, but it will be useful to
read them all carefully.
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND
THE WHEEL
– Make sure all lights, including
the headlights, are working proper-
ly.
– Adjust the position of the seats,
steering wheel, driving and door
mirrors properly for the best driving
position.
– Carefully adjust the head
restraints so that the back of the
head and not the nape of the neck is
supported. Make sure that nothing (mats etc.)
gets in the way of the pedals when
they are pushed down.
– Make sure that any child
restraint systems (child seats, carri-
ers etc.) are properly fixed on the
rear seat.
– Place any objects in the boot in
such a way that they cannot be
thrown forwards in the event of an
accident.
– Do not eat a heavy meal before
travelling. Light eating will help
keep your reflexes prompt. Above
all, do not have anything alcoholic to
drink.
Periodically, remember to check:
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– engine oil level;
– coolant level and cooling system
conditions;
– brake fluid level;
– power steering fluid level;
– windscreen washer fluid level. WHEN TRAVELLING
– The first rule of safe driving is
prudence.
– Prudence also means putting
yourself into a position where you
can predict wrong or imprudent
behaviour from other drivers.
– Stick closely to the rules of the
road in the particular country where
the vehicle is being driven and,
above all, do not exceed speed limits.
– Ensure that, besides yourself, all
the other passengers in the vehicle
have their seat belts fastened, that
children are sitting in the appropri-
ate child seats and any animals in
the car are placed in suitable com-
partments.
– You should be physically fit and
mentally alert before setting out on
long journeys.