2012 Lancia Thema brake light

CAUTION!
Car maintenance should be done at
a LANCIA Dealership. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
you wish to carry out yourself, we do
recommend you have the proper
equipment, genuine LANCIA spare
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid
Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master
cylinder immediately if the brake sys-
tem warning light indicates system
failure.
Check the fluid level in the master
cylinder when performing underhood
services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap. Add
fluid to bring the level up to the
“MAX” mark on the side of the master
cylinder reservoir.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up
to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufactur
er's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
 Use only manufactur er's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information. Us-
ing the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also iden-
tified on the original factory in-
stalled hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
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WARNING!(Continued)
 To avoid contamination from for-
eign matter or moisture, use only
new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container.
Keep the master cylinder reservoir
cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in
a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly dur-
ing hard or prolonged braking,
resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a accident.
 Overfilling the brake fluid reser-
voir can result in spilling brake
fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake
fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with
these surfaces.
 Do not allow petroleum based
fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial
or complete brake failure. This
could result in an accident.
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CAUTION!
 When installing the power distri-bution center cover, it is impor-
tant to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Fail-
ure to do so may allow water to get
into the power distribution center
and possibly result in an electrical
system failure.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 When replacing a blown fuse, it is
important to use only a fuse hav-
ing the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating
other than indicated may result in
a dangerous electrical system
overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must
be corrected.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1
3 ——Spare
4 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2
5 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1
7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump
9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door
11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 —20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet #1
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
16 30 Amp Pink — Power Inverter — 250 Watt
17 ——Spare
18 ——Spare
19 30 Amp Pink — Electric Brake
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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if neces-
sary.        
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.).        
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary.        
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/
wear.        
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanli-
ness and lubrication of linkages.        
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, under-
body protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).        
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.        
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.        
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, wind-
shield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).        
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation (via diag-
nostic socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*) 
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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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About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . 206
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . 117
Adding Engine Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . 263
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . 114
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine
Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . 259Air Conditioner Maintenance
. . 261
Air Conditioning Filter . . . 185,261
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . 261
Air Conditioning System
. . 184,261
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . 214
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,39
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . 40
Airbag Light . . . . . . 38,41,52,156
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 40
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . 35,37,39
Airbag, Window
(Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . 35,37,39
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Alarm System (Security Alarm)
. . 15
Alterations/Modifications,
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208,209
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . 158
Antifreeze
(Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . 266,283
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 271
Assist, Hill Start . . . . . . . . . . 211
Auto Down Power Windows . . . 23
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . 23
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 63
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . 105
Automatic Oil Change
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives . . . . . . . . 270
Automatic
Transmission . . . 196,199,270,271 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . 271,285
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . 271
Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . 270
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Special Additives . . . . . . . . 270 Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Axle Lubrication
(Axle Fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 17
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,51
Body Mechanism
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . 209
Brake Control System,
Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . 208
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . 269,285
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . 269
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 157
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brake/Transmission
Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
298

Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water . . . 204
Driving to Achieve Maximum
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Electric Rear Window
Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . 64
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . 140
Electronic Brake Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . 209
Brake Assist System . . . . . . 209
Traction Control System . . . 209
Electronic Power Distribution
Center (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . 115,117
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . 134,159
Emergency Deck Lid Release . . 25
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . 25
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When
Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . 240
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . 246 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Break-In Recommendations . . 50
Compartment . . . . . . . 255,256
Compartment
Identification . . . . . . . . 255,256
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . 265,284
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . 51
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . 192
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . 223
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . 246
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . 258,283,284
Oil Change Interval . . . 164,258
Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Oil Selection . . . . . 258,259,283
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 159
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . 16
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . 41 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . 51,264
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . 51,264
Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . 63
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . 104
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . 156
Filters
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Air Conditioning . . . . . 185,261
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . 259,284
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Flashers Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . 240
Turn Signal . . . . . . . 53,107,154
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . 192
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . 270
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . 265
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Fluids, Lubricants and
Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . 13
Keyless Enter-N-Go . . . . . . 20,191
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . 16
Keyless Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kicker Sound System . . . . . . . 178
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lane Change and Turn
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . 107
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . 26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . 46,47
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . 223
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 53,280
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,104Airbag . . . . . . . . . 38,41,52,156 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Automatic Headlights . . . . . 105
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . 213
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . 157
Bulb Replacement . . . . 280,281
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . 213
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . 240
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . 104
Headlights . . . . . . . . . 104,281
Headlights On Reminder . . . 107
Headlights On With
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,111
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . 154
High Beam/Low Beam
Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . 104
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . 109
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . 107
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . 156
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Parade Mode (Daytime
Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . 108,135
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . 159
Security Alarm (Theft
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 280,281
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 156
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 155,219
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . 213
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . 53,107
Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Load Leveling System . . . . . . 147
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . 227,228
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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