2013 Lancia Thema maintenance schedule

CAUTION!
 Using a transmission fluid otherthan the manufacturer's recom-
mended fluid may cause deterio-
ration in transmission shift qual-
ity and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission
fluid other than that recom-
mended by the manufacturer,
and will require more frequent
fluid and filter changes. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for fluid specifications.
 If a transmission fluid leak oc-
curs, visit your authorized dealer
immediately. Transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized
dealer has the proper tools to ad-
just the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter
if the transmission is disassembled for
any reason.
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.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The all wheel drive system consists of
a transfer case and front differential.
The exterior surface of these compo-
nents should be inspected for evi-
dence of fluid leaks. Confirmed leaks
should be repaired as soon as possible.
The transfer case fluid fill/inspection
plug is located in the middle of the
rear housing. To inspect the transfer
case fluid level, remove the fill/
inspection plug. The fluid level should
be even with the bottom of the hole.
Use this plug to add fluid as required. The front differential fill plug is lo-
cated on the outer cover near the half-
shaft attachment. To inspect the dif-
ferential fluid level, remove the fill
plug. The fluid level should be even
with or slightly below the bottom of
the hole.
REAR AXLE
For normal service, periodic fluid
level checks are not required. When
the vehicle is serviced for other rea-
sons the exterior surfaces of the axle
assembly should be inspected. If gear
oil leakage is suspected inspect the
fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubri-
cants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further in-
formation.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the
fill plug on the axle. The fluid level
should be at the bottom of the fill
hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to main-
tain the proper level. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
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Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
APPEARANCE CARE AND
PROTECTION FROM
CORROSION
Protection Of Body And Paint
From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary
according to geographic locations and
usage. Chemicals that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other
seasons, are highly corrosive to the
metal in your vehicle. Outside park-
ing, which exposes your vehicle to air-
borne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme
conditions will have an adverse effect
on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recom-
mendations will enable you to obtain
maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration
or removal of paint and protective
coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
 Road salt, dirt and moisture accu-
mulation.
 Stone and gravel impact.
 Insects, tree sap and tar.
 Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
 Atmospheric fallout/industrial pol- lutants.
Washing
 Wash your vehicle regularly. Al- ways wash your vehicle in the shade
using a mild car wash soap, and
rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
 Use a high quality cleaner wax to protect your paint finish. Take care
never to scratch the paint.  Avoid using abrasive compounds
and power buffing that may dimin-
ish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong clean-
ing materials such as steel wool or
scouring powder that will scratch
metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
 If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose
off the undercarriage at least once a
month.
 It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors,
rocker panels, and cargo area be
kept clear and open.
 If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them
up immediately. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsi-
bility of the owner.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE –GASOLINE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – DIESEL ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE – GASOLINE
ENGINE
The Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this manual must be done at
the times or mileages specified to pro-
tect your vehicle warranty and ensure
the best vehicle performance and reli-
ability. More frequent maintenance
may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving. In-
spection and service should also be
done anytime a malfunction is sus-
pected.
The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil
Change Required” will be displayed
in the EVIC and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
NOTE:

The oil change indicator message
will not monitor the time since the
last oil change. Change your ve-
hicles oil if it has been 12 months
since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message
is NOT illuminated. Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed
12,000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first. Your authorized dealer will reset the
oil change indicator message after
completing the scheduled oil change.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE – DIESEL
ENGINE
To help you have the best driving
experience possible, the manufacturer
has identified the specific vehicle
maintenance service intervals that are
required to keep your vehicle operat-
ing properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that
these maintenance intervals be per-
formed at your selling dealer. The
technicians at your dealership know
your vehicle best, and have access tofactory trained information, genuine
LANCIA parts, and specially designed
electronic and mechanical tools that
can help prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown
should be performed as indicated in
this section.
NOTE: Under no circumstances
should oil change intervals exceed
20,000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
on the following pages for the re-
quired maintenance intervals.
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .238
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 298
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 109
Airbag . . . . . . . .41, 45, 57, 160
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Automatic Headlights . . . . . .109
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . .220
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . .160
Bulb Replacement . . . . .298, 299
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . .112
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .254
Headlights . . . . . . . . . .109, 299
Headlights On Reminder . . . .111
Headlights On With Wipers . . .109
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . .109
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .158
High Beam/Low Beam
Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Illuminated Entry
. . . . . . . . . .17
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . .109
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . .113
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . .111
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .159
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Parade Mode (Daytime
Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .162
Security Alarm (Theft
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .298, 299
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .158, 234
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .220
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . .58, 112
Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)
. . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Loading Vehicle Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . .152
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . .21
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .51, 52
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . .234
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .278
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .276
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .273
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .273
Maintenance Schedule . . . . .310, 314
Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . .142
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .159
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .285
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . .105
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Memory Seats and Radio . . . . . . .105
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
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Rear Axle (Differential). . . . . . . .287
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . .134
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . .105
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . .151
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . .151
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . .45
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . .251
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . .111
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . .35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . .18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .298
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . .273
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . .231
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .158, 168
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . .27
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . .262
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
. . . . .57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . .58
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . .56
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . .221
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Schedule, Maintenance . . . .310, 314
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . .290
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 29, 57
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . .36
Child Restraint . . . .46, 49, 50, 53
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Operating Instructions . . . . . . .30
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . .31
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . .104
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . .100
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . .105 Tilting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . .282, 302
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . .14
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . .14
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . .159
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Automatic Transmission . . . . .199
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . .263
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . .31
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . .67
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . .58, 112, 158
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . .232
Sound System Kicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . .181
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . .238, 302
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