2012 Lancia Thema belt

WARNING!
 Do not leave children or animalsinside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
 It is extremely dangerous to ride in
a cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people rid-
ing in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
 Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
Exhaust GasWARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
They contain carbon monoxide
(CO), which is colorless and odor-
less. Breathing it can make you un-
conscious and can eventually poison
you. To avoid breathing (CO), fol-
low these safety tips: (Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
 Do not run the engine in a closed
garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
 If you are required to drive with
the trunk/liftgate open, make sure
that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER
switch is set at high speed. DO
NOT use the recirculation mode.
 If it is necessary to sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into
the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle body
is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a
competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent
body areas for broken, damaged, de-
teriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In
addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lu-
brication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Safety Checks You Should
Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be re-
placed immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision. Rear seat
belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged
(i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regard-
ing belt or retractor condition, replace
the belt.
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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Re-
straint System of the vehicle.WARNING!
 It is dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
 Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
POWER SEATS
On models equipped with power
seats, the switch is located on the out-
board side of the seat near the floor.
Use this switch to move the driver's
seat up or down, forward or rearward
or to recline the seatback. NOTE:
The passenger's seat will move up
or down, forward or rearward.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or
Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward. Push the seat switch
forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be ad-
justed up or down. Pull upward or
push downward on the seat switch,
the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be
adjusted in four directions. Pull up-
ward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or
rear of the seat cushion will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is
reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be ad-
justed forward or rearward. Push the
seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.
WARNING!
 Adjusting a seat while driving
may be dangerous. Moving a seat
while driving could result in loss
of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or
death.
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1 — Seat Control
2 — Seatback Control
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WARNING!(Continued)
 Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked. Serious in-
jury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
 Do not ride with the seatback re-
clined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide
under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a
power seat or impede its ability to
move as it may cause damage to the
seat controls. Seat travel may be-
come limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
POWER LUMBAR (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Vehicles equipped with power driver
or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The
power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push
the switch forward or rearward to in-
crease or decrease the lumbar sup-
port. Push the switch upward or
downward to raise or lower the lum-
bar support.
HEATED SEATS (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
On some models, the front and rear
seats may be equipped with heaters in
both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
The front driver and passenger heated
seats are operated using the Uconnect
Touch™ System.
WARNING!
 Persons who are unable to feel
pain to the skin because of ad-
vanced age, chronic illness, diabe-
tes, spinal cord injury, medica-
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or
other physical condition must ex-
ercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
 Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat.
Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
Power Lumbar Switch
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POWER SUNROOF (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The power sunroof switch is located
between the sun visors on the over-
head console.WARNING!
 Never leave children in a vehiclewith the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in the passen-
ger compartment. Occupants,
particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such en-
trapment may result in serious in-
jury or death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 In a collision, there is a greater
risk of being thrown from a ve-
hicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or
killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured
too.
 Do not allow small children to op-
erate the sunroof. Never allow
your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may re-
sult.
OPENING SUNROOF —
EXPRESS
Press the switch rearward and release
it within one-half second and the sun-
roof will open automatically from any
position. The sunroof will open fully
and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the
sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. OPENING SUNROOF —
MANUAL MODE
To open the sunroof, press and hold
the switch rearward to full open. Any
release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will re-
main in a partially opened condition
until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
CLOSING SUNROOF —
EXPRESS
Press the switch forward and release it
within one-half second and the sun-
roof will close automatically from any
position. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close”. During Express
Close operation, any movement of the
switch will stop the sunroof.
CLOSING SUNROOF —
MANUAL MODE
To close the sunroof, press and hold
the switch in the forward position.
Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will re-
main in a partially closed condition
until the switch is pushed and held
forward again.
Power Sunroof Switch
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Touch™ System. Refer to
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further infor-
mation.
COMMANDVIEW®
SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The CommandView® sunroof switch
is located to the left between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
The power shade switch is located to
the right between the sun visors on the
overhead console.
WARNING!
 Never leave children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in the passen-
ger compartment. Occupants,
particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such en-
trapment may result in serious in-
jury or death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk
of being thrown from a vehicle with
an open sunroof. You could also be
seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are prop-
erly secured too.Do not allow small children to op-
erate the sunroof. Never allow your
fingers, other body parts, or any
object to project through the sun-
roof opening. Injury may result.
OPENING SUNROOF —
EXPRESS
Press the switch rearward and release
it within one-half second and the sun-
roof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully
and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the
sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
OPENING SUNROOF —
MANUAL MODE
To open the sunroof, press and hold
the switch rearward to full open. Any
release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will re-
main in a partially opened condition
until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
CLOSING SUNROOF —
EXPRESS
Press the switch forward and release it
within one-half second and the sun-
roof will close automatically from any
position. The sunroof will close fully
and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close”. During Express
Close operation, any movement of the
switch will stop the sunroof.
CommandView® Sunroof and Power
Shade Switches
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WARNING!(Continued)
 To help protect against personal
injury, passengers should not be
seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for
load carrying purposes only, not
for passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo
and passengers can change the ve-
hicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control
resulting in personal injury, follow
these guidelines for loading your ve-
hicle:
 Always place cargo evenly on the
cargo floor. Put heavier objects as
low and as far forward as possible.
 Place as much cargo as possible in
front of the rear axle. Too much
weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear
axle can cause the rear of the ve-
hicle to sway.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the top of the seat-
back. This could impair visibility
or become a dangerous projectile
in a sudden stop or collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
TRUNK MAT (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
A trunk mat covers the bottom of the
cargo area. The trunk mat is used to
protect the interior of the trunk from
mud, snow, and debris.
GROCERY BAG HOOKS
The rear cargo area is equipped with
grocery bag hooks, located on either
side of the rear cargo area. REAR WINDOW
FEATURES
REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTER
The rear window defroster
button is located on the climate
control. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and
the heated outside mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided).
An indicator in the button will illumi-
nate when the rear window defroster
is on. The rear window defroster au-
tomatically turns off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes. For an additional
five minutes of operation, press the
button a second time.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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19. Seat Belt Reminder LightWhen the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN, this light
will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the
bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled, a chime will sound. After
the bulb check or when driving, if the
driver's seat belt remains unbuckled,
the Seat Belt Reminder Light will il-
luminate and the chime will sound.
Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information.
20. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading
within the normal range indicates
that the engine cooling system is op-
erating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate
a higher temperature when driving in
hot weather, up mountain grades, or
when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of
the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling
system could damage your vehicle.
If the temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H” and you
hear continuous chimes, turn the en-
gine off immediately and call an au-
thorized dealership for service.WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dan-
gerous. You or others could be badly
burned by steam or boiling coolant.
You may want to call an authorized
dealership for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look un-
der the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the
warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster.
This system allows the driver to select
a variety of useful information by
pressing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of
the following:
 Radio Info
 Fuel Economy Info
 Cruise Control Info
 Digital Vehicle Speed
 Trip Info
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
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STARTING
PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and
if present, instruct all other occupants
to buckle their seat belts.WARNING!
 When leaving the vehicle, alwaysremove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a
vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave Key-
less Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could op-
erate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The shift lever must be in the NEU-
TRAL or PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may oc-
cur if the following precautions are
not observed:
 Shift into PARK only after the ve-
hicle has come to a complete stop.
 Shift into or out of REVERSE
only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop and the engine is
at idle speed.
 Do not shift between PARK, RE-
VERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE
when the engine is above idle
speed.
 Before shifting into any gear,
make sure your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
This feature allows
the driver to oper-
ate the ignition
switch with the
push of a button,
as long as the Re-
mote Keyless En-
try (RKE) transmitter is in the pas-
senger compartment.
NORMAL STARTING —
GASOLINE ENGINE
Using The ENGINE START/STOP
Button
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission
must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press
and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton once. The system takes over and
attempts to start the vehicle. If the
vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
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