2008 Lancia Thesis inflation pressure

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WINTER TYRES
These tyres have been specifically
designed for use on snow and ice
and should be fitted in place of the
existing tyres.
Use only the homologated tyres
listed in log book.
Lancia Dealershipswill be glad
to provide advice on the most suit-
able type of tyres according to your
needs.
For information on the tyres to be
fitted, inflation pressure and winter
tyre specifications, follow the pre-
scriptions given in “Technical speci-
fications”.
The performance of winter tyres is
greatly reduced when the tread
depth is less than 4mm. In this situ-
ation it would be safer to have them
replaced.Due to winter tyre features, under
normal conditions of use or on long
motorway journeys, the perfor-
mance of these tyres is lower than
that of standard tyres.
The use of these tyres should there-
fore be limited to the conditions for
which they were designed and certi-
fied.
IMPORTANTWhen using winter
tyres with a maximum speed index
below the one that can be reached
by the car (increased by 5%), place
a suitable notice in the passenger
compartment to inform the driver of
the top speed at which the winter
tyre can run (as per EC Directive).All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track), to ensure greater
safety when driving, braking and
cornering.
Remember that it is inappropriate
to change the direction of rotation of
tyres.
The maximum speed for winter
tyres with “Q” marking is 160
km/h, with “T” marking is 190
km/h, whereas with “H” marking is
210 km/h. Always respect the high-
way code speed limit.

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Signal the presence of
the stopped car according
to the laws in force: haz-
ard lights, reflecting triangle, etc.
Passengers should get out of the
car and stay clear from oncoming
traffic while the wheel is being
changed.
IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
Follow the instructions on this and
the following pages to use the jack
and the spare wheel correctly.If the wheel is being
changed on a steep or
badly surfaced road,
place wedges or other suitable
material under the wheels to stop
the car from moving.
Have the punctured tyre
repaired and fitted back as soon
as possible. Do not lubricate the
bolt threads before fitting them
back: they could come loose.
Wheel bolts are specific
for the type of rim (alloy
or steel) fitted. Never use,
also if in an emergency, wheel
bolts for another type of rim.
When changing rims (alloy rims
instead of steel ones or vice
versa), also the whole wheel bolt
set shall be changed with other
bolts specific for the new type of
rim adopted.The jack should only be
used to change a wheel on
the car for which it was
designed. It should not be put to
other uses or employed to raise
other models of car. Under no
circumstances should it be used
when carrying out repairs under
the car.
An incorrectly positioned jack
may cause the car to fall.
Do not use the jack to lift loads
exceeding those indicated on the
label attached to the jack itself.
The wheel cap may fly off when
the car is moving if it is not fas-
tened correctly. Never tamper
with the inflation valve. Do not
insert tools between the rim and
the tyre.
Check the tyre and spare wheel
pressure regularly. Tyre pressure
is shown in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter.

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WHEELS
AND TYRES
TYRE PRESSURE
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure should be checked
with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
For proper tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in chapter “Technical
Specifications”.Tyre pressure must be
correct to ensure good
road holding.
Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres (fig. 19):
A- Correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly.
B- Under inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear.
C- Over inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and
this can cause it serious
damage.
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the
country where the car is being dri-
ven.
fig. 19
L0A0161b

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2.4
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.0 TB
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.4 CAE
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.0 TB
2.3
2.32.4
2.3
2.32.4 CAE
2.3
2.3
WHEELS
Standard tyres
Rims
Tyres
Optional tyres
Rims
Tyres (*)
Snow tyres
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on these tyres
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (excluding snow tyres)
Front and rear tyres
- average load bar
- full load bar

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3.2 V6 CAE
2.3
2.3
2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Standard tyres
Rims7Jx16 H2-39 7Jx16 H2-39
Tyres215/60 R16 (95W) 215/60 R16 (95W)215/60 ZR16 (95W) 215/60 ZR16 (95W)
Optional tyres
Rims7Jx17 H2-37 7Jx17 H2-41
7Jx17 H2-41
8Jx18 H2-37
Tyres (*)225/50 R17 (94W) 225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W) 225/50 ZR17 (94W)
235/40 ZR18 (95Y)
Snow tyres215/60 R16 (95H) M+S 215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on these tyres
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (excluding snow tyres)
Front and rear tyres
- average load bar
- full load bar
(*) Pressure for 235/40 ZR 18 (95Y) tyre2.4 JTD
20VCAE
2.3/2.7 (*)
2.3/2.7 (*)

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Ski tunnel ................................. 234
Snow chains ............................. 268
Solar cell operated sunroof ....... 222
- central locking/opening ....... 225
- emergency manoeuvre......... 226
- opening/closing .................. 223
- pivoting .............................. 223
- solar cells ........................... 226
Sound system ........................... 247
- Bose HI-FI sound system .... 248
- speakers ............................. 247
Spark plugs
- maintenance ....................... 330
- type .................................... 346
Speakers ................................... 247
Speedometer ............................ 107
Starting the engine ................... 250
- bump starting ..................... 273
- emergency start-up ..... 253-271
- engine stopping ................... 252
- engine warming up ............. 252
- ignition switch ..................... 24- JTD versions ...................... 251
- jump starting....................... 272
- petrol versions ..................... 251
Steering
- technical specifications ........ 352
Steering column lock ............... 24
Steering wheel........................... 70
- controls .............................. 18
- electric adjustment .............. 70
- manual adjustment ............ 70
Steering wheel stalks ............... 97
- left-hand stalk .................... 100
- right-hand stalk ................. 101
Stopping the engine ................. 252
Storing the car ......................... 269
- using the car again .............. 269
Sun visors ................................ 214
Supplementary heater ............... 162
- operation with engine
running .............................. 169
- operation with engine
stationary ............................ 163- technical specifications ....... 170
Suspensions
- technical specifications ........ 350
Symbols ................................... 9
Technical specifications..... 341
Third brake light ..................... 287
Tools ........................................ 275
Towing a trailer ....................... 264
- important ........................... 264
- installation diagram ........... 265
- tow hitch installation ......... 265
Towing the car ......................... 305
Transmission
- technical specifications ........ 348
Twilight sensor ........................ 99
Tyre inflation pressure .... 354-384
- important ........................... 331
Tyres
- changing a wheel ............... 274
- correct tyre reading ............ 356
- important .................. 332-356

379
- maintenance ....................... 331
- pressure (important) .......... 331
- winter tyres ........................ 267
Useful accessories ................... 270
Volumetric protection ............ 41
Warning lights and messages. 115
Weights .................................... 360
Wheel geometry ........................ 358
Wheels
- changing a wheel ............... 275
- important ........................... 332
- inflation pressure ................ 354
- pressure (important) .......... 331
- technical specifications ....... 354
- wheel geometry ................... 358
Windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid ........... 324
Windscreen washer
- control ................................ 101- fluid ................................... 324
Windscreen washer blades
- maintenance ....................... 333
Windscreen wiper
- blade maintenance ............. 333
- control ................................ 101
Windscreen wiper spray nozzles
(maintenance) .............. 334-335

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Print n. 603.81.230 - 09/2007 - 1stEdition
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) (snow tyres excluded)
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
5.505.50 5.0
FUEL CAPACITIES
5.90
75
1075
1075
1075
10 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3
2.0 TB 2.4 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Front and rear
tyres
Reduced load bar
Full load bar
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with chains.
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
2.0 TB 2.4 - 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Engine oil (quantity for
periodical remplacement -
sump and filter) litres
#Dispose of waste oil properly.
2.0 TB 2.4 - 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Tank capacity litres
Reserve litres
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only.
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only.