2012 Lancia Thema Owner handbook (in English)

Owner Handbook
The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. Lancia reserves the
right to modify the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons. If you have any further questions please consult your Lancia dealer. Printed in recycled paper without chlorine.
ENGLISH

We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail. At
Lancia Service authorised workshops you can find
technicians directly trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Lancia workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Genuine Parts you keep the reliability,
comfort and performance features of your new car unchanged in time: that’s why you bought it for.Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components
used on our cars; we recommend them because they come from our steady commitment in research and development of highly innovative technologies.
For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed for your car.
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS

HOW TO RECOGNISEGENUINE PARTS
All Genuine Parts undergostrict controls, both during design and
manufacturing stages, by specialists using vanguard materials,totest
the component reliability.
This to guarantee performanceandsafety for you and your passengers on
board, for a long time. Always ask for and make sure a Genuine Parthas
been used.

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing LANCIA.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You are recommended to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use of the car which will help you get the very best out of
your LANCIA. This booklet also provides a description of special features, essential information for the correct care and
maintenance of your LANCIA as well as safe driving tips.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that LANCIA offers to its Customers:
 the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
 the range of additional services available to LANCIA Customers.
We are sure that these will help you get in touch with your new car and further appreciate it and the care provided by the
people at LANCIA.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the LANCIA Thema. As a consequence, you should onlyconsider the information which is related to the trim level, engine and version that you have purchased.
All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. Fiat Group Automobiles can modify the specifi- cations of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing purposes.
For further information, contact a Lancia Dealership.

TABLE OF CONTENTS1INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1495STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1876WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2397MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2538MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2899INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
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