2008 Lancia Thesis brake light

MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty
due to the damage caused.
ENGINE START-UP
Petrol engines with manual gearbox:make sure the parking brake is pulled (instrument panel warning light x
on); put the gear lever to neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn
the ignition key or the Keyless System knob to AVVand release it as soon as the engine starts.
Engines with automatic electronic transmission (COMFORTRONIC): make sure the parking brake is pulled (in-
strument panel warning light xon) and the gear lever is to P; hold the clutch pedal pressed down to the floor
without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key or the Keyless System knob to AVVand release it as soon
as the engine starts.
Diesel engines:make sure the parking brake is pulled; put the gear lever to neutral; press the clutch pedal down
to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key or the Keyless System knob to MAR, and
wait for the instrument panel warning light mto go out, then turn immediately the ignition key or the Keyless
System knob to AVVand release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the car over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
Turning the ignition key
toMAR, the warning light turns on
but it should go off after a few sec-
onds.
The warning light comes on togeth-
er with the message “LOW BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” on the multifunc-
tion display, when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level, due to
possible leak in the circuit.
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INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(where provided -
JTD versions)
In normal conditions, turning the
ignition key to MAR, the warning
light turns on but it should go off
after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on or turns
on while travelling together with the
message “ENGINE CONTROL SYS-
TEM FAULT” on the multifunction
display, this indicates that the injec-
tion system is not working perfectly
with possible lack of performance,
poor handling and high consumption.
In these conditions it is possible to
continue driving without however
requiring heavy effort or high speed
from the engine. In any case, contact
aLancia Dealershipas soon as
possible.
Do not use the car for long periods
at high speed with this warning light
on since this could result in serious
damages especially in case of irregu-
lar operation or misfiring.
Ux
Flashing- indicates the possibility
of damage to the catalyst (see
“EOBD system” in this chapter).
If the warning light flashes, it is
necessary to release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the
engine until the warning light stops
flashing; continue driving at moder-
ate speed, trying to avoid driving
conditions that may cause further
flashing and contact a Lancia
Dealershipas soon as possible.
If, turning the ignition
key to MAR, the Uwarn-
ing light does not turn on
or if it turn on glowing steadily or
flashing when travelling, contact
a Lancia Dealership.

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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE
Turning the ignition key
toMAR, the instrument
panel warning light turns on but it
should go off after a few seconds.
When there is failure the warning
light stays on or comes on when
travelling together with message
“ABS SYSTEM FAULT” on the
multifunction display. In this case
the braking system keeps its effec-
tiveness unchanged, but without the
potential offered by the ABS system.
It is however recommended to con-
tact a LanciaDealershipas soon
as possible.
In the event of instrument panel
warning light failure, the warning
light on the multifunction display
comes on together with message
“ABS INDICATOR FAULT”: con-
tact a Lancia Dealershipas soon
as possible.In this case heavy brak-
ing may cause the rear
wheels to lock before
time, with the possibility of skid-
ding, stop the car immediately
and contact a Lancia Dealership.
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EBD SYSTEM
FAULT
(ELECTRONIC
BRAKEFORCE DISTRIBUTOR)
The car is fitted with electronic
braking distributor (EBD). The
turning on at the same time of the
xand>warning lights on the
instrument panel together with mes-
sage “EBD SYSTEM FAULT” on
the multifunction display with the
engine running indicates an EBD
system failure.
x>
If the xwarning light
comes on when travelling,
stop immediately and
contact a Lancia Dealership.
In the event of instrument panel
warning light failure, the warning
light on the multifunction display
comes on together with message
“BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR
FAULT”: contact a Lancia
Dealershipas soon as possible.

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ESP SYSTEM (ELEC-
TRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAM) FAILURE
Turning the ignition key to MAR,
the warning light turns on but it
should go off after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go off
or stays on when travelling together
with the message “ESP SYSTEM
FAULT” on the multifunction dis-
play, contact a LanciaDealership.
Warning light flashing when dri-
ving indicates that the ESP system is
active.
In the event of instrument panel
warning light failure, the warning
light on the multifunction display
comes on together with message
“ESP INDICATOR FAULT”: con-
tact a LanciaDealershipas soon
as possible.ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE (EPB)
Turning the ignition key
toMAR, the warning light turns on
but it should go off after a few sec-
onds.In case of xinstrument panel
warning light failure,3warning
light comes on together with mes-
sage “EPB INDICATOR FAULT -
GO TO DEALER” on the multifunc-
tion display: contact a Lancia
Dealershipas soon as possible.
áx
If the xwarning light
does not go off or stays on
when travelling together
with the message “EPB FAULT -
GO TO DEALER” on the instru-
ment panel display, contact
immediately a Lancia
Dealership.

ASR SYSTEM (wheel antiskid system)
Warning light/symbol
V
Message
ASR OFF
ASR ON
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLEMeaning of the message
System has been deactivated
manually
System has been activated
manually
System setting in progressAction
–
–
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EBD SYSTEM (electronic brakeforce distributor)
Warning light/symbol
x>
Message
EBD SYSTEM FAULT
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEED
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLEMeaning of the message
EBD system failure
System setting in progressAction
Stop the car and contact a
Lancia Dealership
The car is fitted with an
electronic brakeforce
distributor (EBD). The
turning on at the same time of
the
xand>warning lights on
the instrument panel together
with message “EBD SYSTEM
FAULT” on the multifunction
display, with engine running,
indicates and EBD system fail-
ure; in this case heavy braking
may cause the rear wheel lock
before time, with the possibility
of skidding.
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EPB (electric parking brake)
Warning light/symbol
3
Message
EPB FAULT
GO TO DEALER
EPB INDICATOR FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Electric parking brake
failure
Electric parking brake
warning light failureAction
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
EOBD (engine control system)
Warning light/symbol
U
Message
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Engine control system
failureAction
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Injection system (where provided - JTD versions)
Warning light/symbol
U
Message
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Injection system failureAction
Contact a
Lancia Dealership

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Warning light/symbol
–
ú
–
à
à
Message
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
OFF
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
ON
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
NOT ACTIVATED
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
FAULT
GO TO DEALER
RCC FAULT DIRTY LENS
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
The Radar Cruise Control
is off
The Radar Cruise Control
is on
The Radar Cruise Control
was on but has been deactivated
since the speed of the preceding
vehicles has slowed down to 30
km/h or the brake pedal
has been depressed
Radar Cruise Control
failure
System failure is due to radar
sensor “blindness”
since the aerial lens is dirtyAction
–
–
–
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Radar Cruise Control
For any information concerning symbols and messages displayed during normal system operation see paragraph “Radar
Cruise Control”.

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Headlamp inclination adjustment system
Warning light/symbol
6
Message
HEADLAMP INCLINATION
ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM
FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Headlamp inclination
adjustment system
failureAction
Contact a Lancia
Dealership
Brake fluid level
Warning light/symbol
x
Message
LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEED
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INDICATOR
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Brake fluid in the reservoir
is below the minimum level
due to possible leak
in the circuit
Brake fluid
warning light
failureAction
Stop the car and
contact a Lancia
Dealership
Contact a Lancia
Dealership