2012 Lancia Thema brake

 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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STARTING AND OPERATING
 STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

NORMAL STARTING — GASOLINE ENGINE
. . 191
 EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
 IF ENGINE FAILS TO START . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
 After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
 NORMAL STARTING – DIESEL ENGINE . . . . 193
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195  KEY IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK . . . . . . . . 195
 BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFTINTERLOCK SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
 EIGHT -SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – 3.6L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . 196
 GEAR RANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION – 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
 GEAR RANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
 AUTOSTICK® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202  OPERATION – 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE . . . . . . . 203
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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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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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onds. If you wish to stop the cranking
of the engine prior to the engine start-
ing, press the button again.
To Turn Off The Engine Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then
press and release the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to
the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the
ENGINE START/STOP button must
be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 8 km/h before
the engine will shut off. The ignition
switch position will remain in the
ACC position until the shift lever is in
PARK and the button is pressed twice
to the OFF position. If the shift lever is
not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed once,
the EVIC (for versions/markets,
where provided) will display a “Ve-
hicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never
leave a vehicle out of the PARK posi-
tion, or it could roll.NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the
ACC or RUN (engine not running)
position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automati-
cally time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will
switch to the OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button
Functions – With Driver’s Foot
OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK
Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature oper-
ates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition
switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories follow
these steps.
 Starting with the ignition switch in
the OFF position:
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition
switch to the ACC position (ACC
will illuminate),
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(RUN will illuminate),
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the
ignition switch to the OFF position
(OFF will illuminate).
EXTREME COLD
WEATHER (BELOW 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally
powered electric engine block heater
is recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO
START
WARNING!
 Never pour fuel or other flam- mable liquids into the throttle
body air inlet opening in an at-
tempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
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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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oil and coolant to carry excess heat
away from the combustion chamber,
bearings, internal components, and
turbocharger. This is especially im-
portant for turbocharged, charge air
cooled engines.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONCAUTION!
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.
NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake
pedal while shifting out of PARK.
WARNING!
 It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not
firmly pressing on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something.
Only shift into gear when the en-
gine is idling normally and when
your foot is firmly pressing on the
brake pedal.
 Unintended movement of a ve-
hicle could injure those in or near
the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Be-
fore exiting a vehicle, always ap-
ply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and turn
the engine OFF. When the ignition
is in the OFF position, the shift
lever is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 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 a
vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
KEY IGNITION PARK
INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with a Key
Ignition Park Interlock which re-
quires the shift lever to be placed in
PARK before the engine can be turned
off. This helps the driver avoid inad-
vertently leaving the vehicle without
placing the transmission in PARK.
This system also locks the shift lever
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