2012 Lancia Thema brake light

14. Brake Warning LightThis light monitors various
brake functions, including
brake fluid level and park-
ing brake application. If the
brake light turns on it may indicate
that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that
there is a problem with the anti-lock
brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the park-
ing brake has been disengaged, and
the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic system
malfunction or that a problem with
the Brake Booster has been detected
by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will re-
main on until the condition has been
corrected. If the problem is related to
the brake booster, the ABS pump will
run when applying the brake and a
brake pedal pulsation may be felt dur-
ing each stop.
The dual brake system provides a re-
serve braking capacity in the event of
a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the
dual brake system is indicated by the
Brake Warning Light, which will turn
on when the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder has dropped below a
specified level.
The light will remain on until the
cause is corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily
during sharp cornering maneu-
vers, which change fluid level con-
ditions. The vehicle should have
service performed, and the brake
fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immedi-
ate repair is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake
light on is dangerous. Part of the
brake system may have failed. It will
take longer to stop the vehicle. You
could have a collision. Have the ve-
hicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an
EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is
required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light
can be checked by turning the ignition
switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should
illuminate for approximately two sec-
onds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or
a brake fault is detected. If the light
does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the
parking brake is applied with the ig-
nition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the
parking brake is applied. It does
not show the degree of brake ap-
plication.
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15. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) LightThis light monitors the
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn
on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four sec-
onds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on
while driving, it indicates that the
Anti-Lock portion of the brake sys-
tem is not functioning and that service
is required. However, the conven-
tional brake system will continue to
operate normally if the BRAKE warn-
ing light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake sys-
tem should be serviced as soon as
possible to restore the benefits of
Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light
does not turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN posi-
tion, have the light inspected by an
authorized dealer. 16. Vehicle Security Light (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This light will flash at a fast
rate for approximately
15 seconds, when the ve-
hicle security alarm is arm-
ing, and then will flash slowly until
the vehicle is disarmed.
17. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light (for
versions/markets, where provided) This light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is off.
18. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light (for versions/
markets, where provided) The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position. It should go out
with the engine running. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If
this light remains on after several ig-
nition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several kilometers at speeds
greater than 48 km/h, see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and cor-
rected.
NOTE:
 The “ESC Off Indicator Light”
and the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light”
come on momentarily each time
the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN.
 Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will
be ON, even if it was turned off
previously.
 The ESC system will make buzz- ing or clicking sounds when it is
active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC be-
comes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC
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sages of this type are then stored (as
long as the condition that activated
it remains active) and can be re-
viewed from the "Messages" main
menu item. As long as there is a
stored message, an "i" will be dis-
played in theEVIC's compass/
outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are "Right Front Turn
Signal Lamp Out" and "Low Tire
Pressure".
 Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefi-
nitely or until the condition that acti-
vated the message is cleared. Ex-
amples of this message type are "Turn
Signal On" (if a turn signal is left on)
and "Lights On" (if driver leaves the
vehicle).
 Unstored Messages Until RUN
This message type is displayed until
the ignition is in the RUN state. An
example of this message type is "Press
Brake Pedal and Push Button to
Start".  Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions oc-
cur, this type of message takes control
of the main display area for five sec-
onds and then returns to the previous
screen. Examples of this message type
are "Memory System Unavailable -
Not in Park" and "Automatic High
Beams On".
The Reconfigurable Telltales section
is divided into the white telltales area
on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
EVIC WHITE TELLTALES
This area will show reconfigurable
white caution telltales. These telltales
include:
 Shift Lever Status — Diesel Only
The selected AutoStick gear is dis-
played as D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 and
indicate the Electronic Range Select
(ERS) feature has been engaged and
the gear selected is displayed. For fur-
ther information on Autostick, refer
to “Starting And Operating”. Electronic Speed Control ON
This telltale will illuminate
when the electronic speed
control is ON. For further
information, refer to “Elec-
tronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle.”
 Electronic Speed Control SET This telltale will illuminate
when the electronic speed
control is SET. For further
information, refer to “Elec-
tronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle.”
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON This telltale will illuminate
when the ACC is ON. For
further information, refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle.”
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 ParkView® Backup Camera (forversions/markets, where
provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ParkView® Rear Back Up Cam-
era that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of
your vehicle whenever the shift lever
is put into REVERSE. The image will
be displayed on the radio touchscreen
display along with a caution note to
“check entire surroundings” across
the top of the screen. After five sec-
onds, this note will disappear. The
ParkView® camera is located on the
rear of the vehicle above the rear Li-
cense plate. To make your selection,
touch the ParkView® Backup Cam-
era soft-key, until a check-mark ap-
pears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.  Rain Sensing Auto Wipers (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the sys-
tem will automatically activate the
windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your se-
lection, touch the Rain Sensing soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
 Hill Start Assist (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the Hill
Start Assist (HSA) system is active.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating”
for system function and operating in-
formation. To make your selection,
touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key,
until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-
key to return to the previous menu. Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the
following settings will be available.
 Headlight Off Delay (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the
driver can choose to have the head-
lights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To change the Headlight Off Delay
status touch the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-
key. Then touch the arrow back soft-
key.
 Headlight Illumination On Approach (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the
headlights will activate and remain on
for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the
doors are unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To
change the Illuminated Approach sta-
tus, touch the + or - soft-key to select
your desired time interval. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
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 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . 204 ACCELERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
 TRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204  FLOWING/RISING WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
 SHALLOW STANDING WATER . . . . . . . . . . . 205
 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . 209  ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . 209
 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) . . . . . . 209
 BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . 209
 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) . . 210
 HILL START ASSIST (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
 READY ALERT BRAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
 RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
 ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTIONINDICATOR LIGHT AND ESC OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
 SYNCHRONIZING ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . 214  TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . 214
 TIRE PRESSURES FOR HIGH SPEEDOPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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WARNING!(Continued)
 Do not attempt to push or tow
your vehicle to get it started. Ve-
hicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could en-
ter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and ve-
hicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you
have followed the “Normal Starting”
or “Extreme Cold Weather" proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any
excess fuel, press and hold the brake
pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then
press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The
starter motor will engage automati-
cally, run for 10 seconds, and then
disengage. Once this occurs, release
the accelerator pedal and the brake
pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” proce-
dure.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automati-
cally and it will decrease as the engine
warms up.
NORMAL STARTING –
DIESEL ENGINE
Observe the following when the en-
gine is operating.
 All message center lights are off.
 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
is off.
 Low Oil Pressure Light is off.
Cold Weather Precautions
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel fuel thickens due to the
formation of parrafin clots and could
clog the diesel filter. In order to avoid
these problems, different types of die-
sel fuel are distributed according to the season: summer type, winter type
and arctic type (cold, mountainous
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose
specifications are not suitable for the
outside temperature, it is advisable to
mix TUTELA DIESEL ART additive
in the proportions shown on the con-
tainer with the fuel. Pour the additive
into the tank before the fuel.
When using or parking the vehicle for
a long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel. In this case, it
is also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
Battery Blanket Usage
A battery loses 60% of its cranking
power as the battery temperature de-
creases to ­18°C. For the same de-
crease in temperature, the engine re-
quires twice as much power to crank
at the same RPM. The use of battery
blankets will greatly increase starting
capability at low temperatures.
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Engine Starting ProcedureWARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable
liquid into the air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
1. The shift lever must be in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position before
you can start the engine.
2. With your foot on the brake pedal,
press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
3. Watch the “Wait To Start Light” in
the instrument cluster. Refer to “In-
strument Cluster” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. It may glow for up to
three seconds, depending on engine
temperature.
4. When the “Wait To Start Light”
goes out, the engine will automati-
cally start.
5. After the engine starts, allow it to
idle for approximately 30 seconds be-
fore driving. This allows oil to circu-
late and lubricate the turbocharger. Avoid prolonged idling in ambient
temperatures below ­18°C. Long pe-
riods of idling may be harmful to your
engine because combustion chamber
temperatures can drop so low that the
fuel may not burn completely. Incom-
plete combustion allows carbon and
varnish to form on piston rings and
injector nozzles. Also, the unburned
fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting
the oil and causing rapid wear to the
engine.
Engine Warm Up
Avoid full throttle operation when the
engine is cold. When starting a cold
engine, bring the engine up to operat-
ing speed slowly to allow the oil pres-
sure to stabilize as the engine warms
up.
NOTE:
High-speed, no-load running of a
cold engine can result in excessive
white smoke and poor engine per-
formance. No-load engine speeds
should be kept under 1,200 RPM
during the warm-up period, espe-
cially in cold ambient temperature
conditions.
If temperatures are below 0°C, operate
the engine at moderate speeds for five
minutes before full loads are applied.Engine Idling – In Cold WeatherAvoid prolonged idling in ambient tem-
peratures below ­18°C. Long periods of
idling may be harmful to your engine
because combustion chamber tempera-
tures can drop so low that the fuel may
not burn completely. Incomplete com-
bustion allows carbon and varnish to
form on piston rings and injector
nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can
enter the crankcase, diluting the oil and
causing rapid wear to the engine.Stopping The Engine
Before turning off your turbo diesel
engine, always allow the engine to
return to normal idle speed and run
for several seconds. This assures
proper lubrication of the turbo-
charger. This is particularly necessary
after any period of hard driving.
Idle the engine a few minutes before
routine shutdown. After full load op-
eration, idle the engine three to five
minutes before shutting it down. This
idle period will allow the lubricating
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until it stops. When released, the
lever will return to its home posi-
tion.
 With brake pedal released, look at the shift lever position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK
position.
REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle
backward. Shift into REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a com-
plete stop.
NEUTRAL
Use this range when the vehicle is
standing for prolonged periods with
engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking
brake and shift the transmission into
PARK if you must leave the vehicle.WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and
never turn off the ignition to coast
down a hill. These are unsafe prac-
tices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions.
You might lose control of the vehicle
and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or
driving for any other reason with the
transmission in NEUTRAL can re-
sult in severe transmission damage.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting And Operating” and
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
DRIVE
This range should be used for most
city and highway driving. It provides
the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The
transmission automatically upshifts
through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum
driving characteristics under all nor-
mal operating conditions.
During extremely cold temperatures
(­30°C or below), transmission op-
eration may be modified depending
on engine and transmission tempera-
ture as well as vehicle speed. Normal
operation will resume once the trans-
mission temperature has risen to a
suitable level. LOW
This range should be used for engine
braking when descending very steep
grades. In this range, the transmission
will downshift for increased engine
braking. To switch between DRIVE
and LOW modes, tap the shift lever
rearward. LOW mode is only acces-
sible from DRIVE.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal condi-
tions. If a condition is detected that
could result in transmission damage,
Transmission Limp Home Mode is ac-
tivated. In this mode, the transmis-
sion may operate only in certain
gears, or may not shift at all. Vehicle
performance may be severely de-
graded and the engine may stall. In
some situations, the transmission may
not re-engage if the engine is turned
off and restarted. The Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) may be illumi-
nated. A message in the instrument
cluster will inform the driver of the
more serious conditions, and indicate
what actions may be necessary.
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