2012 Lancia Thema trailer

The electrical connections are all
complete to the vehicle but you must
mate the harness to a trailer connec-
tor.
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
1 Left Turn
Signal Yellow
2 Rear Fog Light Blue
3 Ground/ CommonReturn White
4 Right Turn Signal Green
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
5 Right Rear
Position, SideMarker
Lights, and
Rear Registra- tion Plate
Illumination
Device.
b
Brown
6 Stoplights Red
7 Left Rear Po- sition, SideMarker
Lights, and
Rear Registra-
tion Plate
Illumination Device.
b
Black
bThe rear position registration
plate illumination device shall be
connected such that no light of the
device has a common connection
with both pins 5 and 7.
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
1 Left Turn
Signal Yellow
2 Rear Fog Light Blue
3a
Ground/
Common
Return for
Contacts
(Pins) 1 and 2 and 4 to 8 White
4 Right Turn Signal Green
7-Pin Connector
13-Pin Connector
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Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
5 Right Rear
Position, SideMarker
Lights, and
Rear Registra- tion Plate
Illumination
Device.
b
Brown
6 Stoplights Red
7 Left Rear Position, SideMarker
Lights, and
Rear Registra-
tion Plate
Illumination Device.
b
Black
8 Reverse lights Red/ Black
9 Permanent
Power Supply(+12V) Brown/
White
10 Power Supply Controlled byIgnition
Switch
(+12V) Red
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
11
a
Return for
Contact (Pin) 10 White
12 Reserve for Future Alloca-
tion Red/Blue
13
a
Return for
Contact (Pin) 9 White
Note: The allocation pin 12 has
been changed from “Coding for
coupled Trailer” to “Reserve for
Future Allocation.”
aThe three return circuits shall not
be connected electrically in the
trailer.bThe rear position registration
plate illumination device shall be
connected such that no light of the
device has a common connection
with both pins 5 and 7.
TOWING TIPS
Before setting out on a trip, practice
turning, stopping, and backing up the
trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected
when towing. However, if frequent
shifting occurs while in this range,
select a lower gear range using the
AutoStick® shift control (for
versions/markets, where provided).
NOTE:
Selecting a lower gear range while
operating the vehicle under heavy
operating conditions will improve
performance and extend transmis-
sion life by reducing excessive
shifting and heat buildup. This ac-
tion will also provide better engine
braking.
If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for
more than 45 minutes of continuous
operation, then change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter accord-
ing to the interval specified for “po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals.
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Electronic Speed Control (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Do not use in hilly terrain or withheavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater
than 16 km/h, disengage until you
can get back to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize
fuel efficiency.
AutoStick® (for versions/markets,
where provided)
By using the AutoStick® mode and selecting a specific gear range, fr e-
quent shifting can be avoided. The
highest gear range should be se-
lected that allows for adequate per-
formance. For example, choose “4”
if the desired speed can be main-
tained. Choose “3” or “2” if needed
to maintain the desired speed.
Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in
ve-
hicle speed may be required to
avoid extended driving at high
RPM. Return to a higher gear range
or vehicle speed when road condi-
tions and RPM level allows.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and
transmission overheating, take the
following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of
time, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
TRAILER HITCH
ATTACHING POINTS
Your vehicle will require extra equip-
ment to tow a trailer safely and effi-
ciently. The trailer tow hitch must be
attached to your vehicle using the
provided attaching points on the ve- hicle's frame. Refer to the following
chart to determine the accurate
at-
taching points. Other equipment,
such as trailer sway controls and
braking equipment, trailer equalizing
(leveling) equipment and low profile
mirrors, may also be required or
strongly recommended.
Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching
Points And Overhang Dimen- sions
A 638.9 mm
B 746.1 mm
C 831.1 mm
D (maximum
overhang) 1161.5 mm
E 535.3 mm
F 520.3 mm
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RECREATIONAL
TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational towing (with all four
wheels on the ground, or using a tow
dolly) isNOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this ve-
hicle (behind another vehicle) is on a
vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFF the ground.CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of
the above requirements can cause
severe transmission damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
20 30 Amp Pink — Driver Pretensioner
21 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Pretensioner
22 —20 Amp Yellow Trailer Park Lamp
23 —10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 —15 Amp Blue Radio Screen
25 —10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26 —25 Amp Natural Cygnus TCM
27 —25 Amp Natural Amplifier #1
31 —25 Amp Natural Power Seats
32 —15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster/Steering Wheel Lock
33 —15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
34 —10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock
35 —10 Amp Red Battery Sensor
36 —20 Amp Yellow T/Tow Module Lighting
37 —15 Amp Blue Radio
38 —20 Amp Yellow Console Power Outlet
40 ——Spare
41 ——Spare
42 30 Amp Pink — Rear Defrost (EBL Feed)
43 —25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats/Heated Steering Wheel
44 —10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera/T-Tow Mod Run Sense
45 —15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass/Humidity Sensor
46 —10 Amp Red Adaptive Cruise Control
47 —10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
48 —20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension — If Equipped
49 ——Spare
50 ——Spare
51 —20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats
52 —10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches
53 —10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor
54 ——Spare
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
55 ——Spare
56 ——Spare
57 ——Spare
58 —10 Amp Red Airbag Module
59 ——Spare
60 ——Spare
61 —20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow (Europe)
62 ——Spare
63 ——Spare
64 —25 Amp Natural Rear Windows
65 —10 Amp Red Airbag Module
66 ——Spare
67 —15 Amp Blue Frt Door Illum/Run Sense
68 —15 Amp Blue Console Power Outlet Illumination/Rear Sunshade
69 ——Spare
70 ——Spare
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dor-
mant for more than 21 days, you may
want to take these steps to protect
your battery.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from
the battery.
NOTE:
When the negative cable is discon-
nected from the battery, and the
trunk lid is completely closed, it isnecessary to pull the emergency
release lever of the trunk latching
mechanism to open it again. To
access the trunk and operate the
lever, fold the rear seatbacks.
Please refer to “FOLDING REAR
SEAT” in “UNDERSTANDING
THE FEATURES OF YOUR VE-
HICLE” and "TRUNK EMER-
GENCY RELEASE” in “THINGS
TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING
YOUR VEHICLE” for further in-
formation.
Negative Battery Cable
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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Replace spark plugs. 
Replace air filter cartridge.    
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Every 12.000 km or 12 months whichever comes first
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 000 km
or 48 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving,
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
Periodic Checks
Every 1 000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 tire inflation pressure and condi- tion;
 operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);  operation of windshield washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3 000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;
 short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside tem-
peratures;
 engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness. You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad condi-
tions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
 visually inspect conditions of: en- gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
 visually inspect condition of the ac- cessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
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(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 100 000 km
or 60 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving,
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
(**) The actual oil and oil filter re-
placement interval depends on the car
usage conditions and is indicated by a
warning light or message on the in-
strument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
Periodic Checks
Every1 000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 tire inflation pressure and condi- tion;  operation of lighting system (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3 000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;
 short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside tem-
peratures;
 engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness. You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad condi-
tions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
 visually inspect conditions of: en- gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
 visually inspect condition of the ac- cessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
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