2008 Lancia Thesis Owner handbook (in English)

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2) Loosen the screws C(fig. 32)
and remove the ceiling light.
3) To remove bulb holders turn
them anticlockwise (fig. 33).
D- Central ceiling light bulb.
E- Courtesy light bulbs.4) Remove the clipped in glass
bulbs from the bulb holder and
replace them.
5) Insert the bulb holders and turn
them clockwise.
6) Refit the ceiling light and secure
it with the screws.
7) Refit the clipped in caps.
IMPORTANTWhen refitting the
ceiling light check that the electrical
wires are positioned correctly.REAR CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs:
1) Remove the ceiling light by lev-
ering with a screwdriver on the front
edge (fig. 34).
2) To remove bulb holders turn
them anticlockwise (fig. 35).
fig. 32
L0A0130b
fig. 33
L0A0131b
fig. 34
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A- Central ceiling light bulb.
B- Courtesy light bulbs.
3) Remove clipped in glass bulbs
from the bulb holders and replace
them.
4) Insert the bulb holders and turn
them clockwise.
5) Refit the ceiling light by insert-
ing first the rear part and then
pressing the front part until it fits.
IMPORTANTWhen refitting the
ceiling light check that the electrical
wires are positioned correctly.GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
To replace the bulb:
1) Remove the lens by using a
screwdriver as a lever on clip A
(fig. 36).2) Press the two sides of shieldB
(fig. 37) at the fastening clips and
turn it.
3) Replace the clipped in bulbC.
4) Close the shield Bby clipping it
into its housing.
5) Refit the lens by inserting side D
(fig. 36) first and then pressing the
other side to engage clip A.
fig. 37
L0A0135b
fig. 36
L0A0134b
fig. 35
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COURTESY MIRROR LIGHTS
To replace the courtesy mirror
bulbs:
1) Lift the mirror cover A(fig. 38).
2) Remove the mirror by levering
inB.
IMPORTANTBe very careful
when removing the mirror to avoid
damaging its frame and the mirror
itself.3) Remove the bulbs C(fig. 39)
releasing them from the side con-
tacts and replace them.
4) Refit the mirror inserting first
the upper edge and then pressing the
lower edge until it fits.BOOT LIGHT
To replace the bulb:
1) Remove the lens by using a
screwdriver as a lever on clip A
(fig. 40).
2) Press the two sides of shield B
(fig. 41) at the fastening clips and
remove it.
fig. 38
L0A0136b
fig. 39
L0A0137b
fig. 40
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3) Replace the clipped in bulb C.
4) Close the shield by clipping it
into its housing.
5) Refit the lens by inserting side D
first and then pressing the other side
to engage clip A.DOOR LIGHTS (fig. 42)
To replace the bulb:
1) Remove the lens by using a
screwdriver as a lever on clip A.
2) Press the two sides of shieldBat
the fastening clips and turn it.
3) Replace the clipped in bulbC.
4) Close the shield Bby clipping it
into its housing.
5) Refit the lens by inserting side D
first and then pressing the other side
to engage clip A.DOOR MIRROR LIGHTS
(fig. 43)
To replace the bulb:
1) Remove the lens by using a
screwdriver as a lever on clip A.
2) Remove the bulb holder Bby
turning it anticlockwise.
3) Replace the clipped in bulbC.
4) Insert the bulb holder and turn
it clockwise.
5) Refit the lens by inserting side D
first and then pressing the other side
to fit it.
fig. 42
L0A0138b
fig. 43
L0A0141b
fig. 41
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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL (fig. 67)
The fuse is a protective device for
the electric system. It comes into
action (i.e. it cuts off) in the event of
a failure or improper actions on the
electric system.
If an electrical device is not work-
ing, check whether the respective
fuse is blown. The conductor should
not be broken. If it is, replace it with
another with the same amperage
(same colour).A- Undamaged fuse
B- Fuse with broken filament.
Use the tongs Cto extract a fuse to
be replaced. The tongs are to be
found in the main fuse box.
Before changing a fuse,
check the ignition key has
been removed and that all
the other electrical devices have
been switched off.
fig. 67
L0A0127b
Never replace a fuse
with metal wires or any-
thing else. Always use an
intact fuse of the same colour
(same value).
Never change a fuse with
another of higher amper-
age: FIRE RISK!If a general fuse (MIDI-
FUSE or MEGA-FUSE)
blows, do not repair it,
but go to a Lancia Dealership.
If the fuse blows again,
have the car inspected at a
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FUSE LOCATION
The main fuses of THESIS are con-
tained into four fuse boxes, to be
found on the left side of the dash-
board, in the engine compartment,
on the battery and in the right side
compartment of the boot.
GENERAL FUSES
(MIDI-FUSE and MEGA-FUSE)
The car is fitted with a set of gen-
eral fuses (MIDI-FUSE and MEGA-
FUSE) which separately protect the
various electrical system functions in
addition to the individual device
fuses.
The general fuses are located in the
left side of the boot in a fusebox direct-
ly connected to the positive battery
terminal.To reach the fuses:
1) Open the tailgate.
2) Loosen knob A(fig. 68) and
remove the battery cover B.
3) Press tabs A(fig. 69) and
remove the cover B.The systems and devices protected
by the general fuses (fig. 70) are
listed on the following pages.
fig. 68
L0A0030b
fig. 69
L0A0031b
fig. 70
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FUSES IN THE DASHBOARD
The fuses protecting the main
devices are arranged in a fusebox
located under the dashboard, on the
left of the steering column, behind
the glove compartment (fig. 72).
To reach the fuses open the glove
compartmentA(fig. 71) and then
remove it by loosing the two screws B
with a screwdriver. After replacing
the fuses, refit the glove compart-
ment and secure it by the two screws.
The fusebox also contains tongs for
removing the fuses.Spare fusesA(fig. 72) are housed in
horizontal position in the upper part of
the fusebox. The spare fuse present
various amperages.
The devices protected by the fuses
(fig. 73) are listed in the tables on
the following pages.IMPORTANTRemember to
replace the spare fuse after replacing
a fuse.
FUSES IN THE ENGINE COM-
PARTMENT
The fusebox is located on the left
side of the engine compartment.
To reach the fuses remove the
coverA(fig. 74) after releasing the
fastening clips B.
fig. 71
L0A0144b
fig. 72
L0A0143b
fig. 73
L0A0265b
fig. 74
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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