2013 Lancia Thema Owner handbook (in English)

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
engine off immediately and call an
authorized studio 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 dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Fol-
low the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.21. AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Indicator (for versions/ markets,
where provided)
The AWD indicator will illuminate
when All Wheel Drive (AWD) is
activated.
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
 Tire Pressure
 Vehicle Info
 Stored Warning Messages
 Turn Menu OFF
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
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The system allows the driver to select
information by pressing the following
buttons mounted on the steering wheel:UP ButtonPress and release the UP
button to scroll upward
through the main menu and
Vehicle Info and Trip Info
sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle
Info, Tire BAR, Cruise, Messages, Trip
Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu
OFF) and sub-menus.
DOWN Button
Press and release the DOWN
button to scroll downward
through the main menu and
Vehicle Info and Trip Info
sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire BAR, Cruise, Messages, Trip
Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu
OFF) and sub-menus.
SELECT Button
Press and release the SE-
LECT button to access the
information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main
menu item. Press and hold the SE-
LECT button for two seconds to reset
displayed/selected features that can be
reset.
BACK Button
Press the BACK button to
return to the main menu
from an info screen or sub-
menu item.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) DISPLAYS
The EVIC display consists of three
sections:
1. The top line where compass direc-
tion, odometer line and outside tem-
perature are displayed. 2.
The main display area where the
menus and pop up messages are dis-
played.
3.
The reconfigurable telltales section.
The main display area will normally
display the main menu or the screens of
a selected feature of the main menu.
The main display area also displays
"pop up" messages that consist of ap-
proximately 60 possible warning or in-
formation messages. These pop up
messages fall into several categories:
 Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions oc-
cur, this type of message takes control
of the main display area for five sec-
onds and then returns to the previous
screen. Most of the messages of this
type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains ac-
tive) and can be reviewed from the
"Messages" main menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an "i"
will be displayed in the EVIC's
compass/outside temp line. Examples
of this message type are "Right Front
Turn Signal Lamp Out" and "Low
Tire Pressure".
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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 Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefi-
nitely or until the condition that acti-
vated the message is cleared. Ex-
amples of this message type are "Turn
Signal On" (if a turn signal is left on)
and "Lights On" (if driver leaves the
vehicle).
 Unstored Messages Until RUN
This message type is displayed until
the ignition is in the RUN state. An
example of this message type is "Press
Brake Pedal and Push Button to
Start".
 Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions oc-
cur, this type of message takes control
of the main display area for five sec-
onds and then returns to the previous
screen. Examples of this message type
are "Memory System Unavailable -
Not in Park" and "Automatic High
Beams On".
The Reconfigurable Telltales section
is divided into the white telltales area
on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.EVIC WHITE TELLTALES
This area will show reconfigurable
white caution telltales. These telltales
include:
 Shift Lever Status — Diesel Only

The selected AutoStick gear is dis-
played as D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 and
indicate the Electronic Range Select
(ERS) feature has been engaged and
the gear selected is displayed. For
further information on Autostick,
refer to “Starting And Operating”. Electronic Speed Control ON
This telltale will illuminate
when the electronic speed
control is ON. For further
information, refer to “Elec-
tronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
 Electronic Speed Control SET
This telltale will illuminate
when the electronic speed
control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ON (for versions/markets, where
equipped)
This telltale will illuminate
when the ACC is ON. For
further information, refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle.”
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
SET (for versions/markets, where
equipped)
This telltale will illuminate
when the ACC is SET. For
further information, refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle.”
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EVIC AMBER TELLTALES
This area will show reconfigurable
amber caution telltales. These tell-
tales include:
 Forward Collision Warning
(FCW) OFF (for versions/markets,
where equipped)This telltale informs the
driver that the Forward
Collision Warning feature is
Off. The telltale is On when
the front radar sensor is blocked and
requires cleaning, the ACC/FCW sen-
sors require service, or the ACC/FCW
system is unavailable because of a
system error. For further information,
refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle.”
 Low Fuel Telltale
When the fuel level reaches
approximately 11.0 L this light
will turn on, and remain on until fuel is
added.
 Windshield Washer Fluid Low
Indicator
This telltale will turn on to
indicate the windshield
washer fluid is low.
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Malfunction (for versions/markets,
where equipped)
This light will turn on when
a ACC is not operating and
needs service. For further
information, refer to “Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
 Wait To Start Light — Diesel
Engines Only
The Wait To Start Light will
turn on when the ignition key
is first turned to the ON/RUN posi-
tion. Wait until the Wait To Start
Light turns OFF to start the engine.
(Refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information).  Water In Fuel Indicator Light —
Diesel Engines Only
Indicates there is water de-
tected in the fuel filter. If
this light remains on, DO
NOT start the vehicle be-
fore you drain the water from the fuel
filter to prevent engine damage. Refer
to “Maintenance Procedures/ Drain-
ing Fuel/Water Separator Filter” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for water
drain procedure.
 SERV AWD (Service All Wheel
Drive) Indicator (for versions/
markets, where provided)
This light will turn on when
the All Wheel Drive feature
requires service. For further
information, refer to “All
Wheel Drive” in “Starting And Oper-
ating.”
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EVIC RED TELLTALES
This area will show reconfigurable red
telltales. These telltales include:
 Door AjarThis telltale turns on when
one or more doors are ajar.
The telltale will show which
doors are ajar.
 Trunk Ajar
This light will turn on to
indicate that the trunk lid is
ajar.
 Oil Pressure Warning Telltale This telltale indicates low en-
gine oil pressure. If the light
turns on while driving, stop the ve-
hicle and shut off the engine as soon
as possible. A chime will sound for
four minutes when this light turns on.
 Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does
not show how much oil is in the
engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.  Charging System Telltale
This telltale shows the status
of the electrical charging sys-
tem. If the telltale stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the
vehicle's non-essential electrical de-
vices or increase engine speed (if at
idle). If the charging system telltale
remains on, it means that the vehicle
is experiencing a problem with the
charging system. Obtain SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY. See an authorized
dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to
“Jump Starting Procedures” in “What
To Do In Emergencies”.
 Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) Telltale
This telltale informs you of
a problem with the Elec-
tronic Throttle Control
(ETC) system. If the telltale
comes on while driving, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized dealer. If a problem is detected, the telltale
will come on while the engine is run-
ning. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and
the shift lever is placed in the PARK
position. The telltale should turn off.
If the telltale remains lit with the en-
gine running, your vehicle will usually
be drivable. However, see an autho-
rized dealer for service as soon as pos-
sible. If the telltale is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate ser-
vice is required. You may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/
rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
 Engine Temperature Warning
Telltale
This telltale warns of an over-
heated engine condition. As
temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H,this telltale will illumi-
nate and a single chime will sound
after reaching a set threshold. Further
overheating will cause the tempera-
ture gauge to pass H,the telltale will
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continuously flash and a continuous
chime will occur until the engine is
allowed to cool.
If the telltale turns on while driving,
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the tempera-
ture reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service. Refer to “If Your
Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for more information.
 Transmission Temperature
Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates that
the transmission fluid tem-
perature is running hot. This
may occur with severe usage,
such as trailer towing. If this telltale
turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission
into PARK and run the engine at idle or
faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Trans-
mission Temperature Warning Tell-
tale illuminated will eventually
cause severe transmission damage
or transmission failure.WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature
Warning Telltale is illuminated and
you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could
cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
 Electric Power Steering
Malfunction This telltale is on when the
Electric Power Steering is
not operating and needs
service. OIL CHANGE DUE
Your vehicle is equipped with an en-
gine oil change indicator system. The
“Oil Change Due” message will flash
in the EVIC display for approxi-
mately 10 seconds after a single chime
has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The en-
gine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctu-
ate dependent upon your personal
driving style.
Unless reset, this message will con-
tinue to display each time you cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press
and release the BACK button. To reset
the oil change indicator system please
refer to a Lancia Dealership.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF) MESSAGES
 Exhaust System — RegenerationRequired Now. Under conditions of
exclusive short duration and low
speed driving and low speed driv-
ing cycles, the engine and exhaust
after-treatment system may never
reach the conditions required to re-
move the trapped PM. If this occurs
the “Exhaust System Regeneration
Required Now” message will be
displayed on the EVIC. By driving
your vehicle at highway speeds
for as little as 30 minutes, you can
remedy the condition in the par-
ticulate filter system by allowing
the trapped PM to be removed to
restore the system to normal oper-
ating condition.
 Exhaust Service Require — See Dealer Now. The engine will be de-
rated to prevent permanent dam-
age to the after-treatment system. If
this condition occurs, it is necessary
to have your vehicle serviced by
your local authorized dealer. FUEL ECONOMY
Press and release the UP or DOWN
button until "Fuel Economy" is high-
lighted. Press the SELECT button
and the next screen will display the
following:
 Average Fuel Economy
 Distance To Empty (DTE)
 Instantaneous Liters Per 100km
(L/100km)
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel
Saver Mode (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Shows the average fuel economy since
the last reset. When the fuel economy
is reset, the display will read “RE-
SET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be
erased, and the averaging will con-
tinue from the last fuel average read-
ing before the reset.
Press the SELECT button to reset the
Average Fuel Economy. Press the
BACK button to return to the main
menu.There is an ECO icon in the lower
portion of the EVIC display. This icon
will appear whenever the Multi-
Displacement System (MDS) (for
versions/markets, where provided)
allows the engine to operate on four
cylinders, or if you are driving in a
fuel efficient manner.
This feature allows you to monitor
when you are driving in a fuel efficient
manner, and it can be used to modify
driving habits in order to increase fuel
economy.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can
be traveled with the fuel remaining in
the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of
the instantaneous and average fuel
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economy, according to the current
fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset
through the SELECT button.
NOTE: Significant changes in
driving style or vehicle loading
will greatly affect the actual driv-
able distance of the vehicle, re-
gardless of the DTE displayed
value.
When the DTE value is less than
50 km estimated driving distance, the
DTE display will change to a “LOW
FUEL” message. This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of
fuel. Adding a significant amount of
fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
“LOW FUEL” message and a new
DTE value will display. Press the
BACK button to return to the main
menu.
Liters Per 100km (L/100km)
The Liters Per 100km (L/100km)
feature displays instantaneous fuel
economy in a bar graph below the
DTE, this function cannot be reset.
Press the BACK button to return to
the main menu.CRUISE CONTROL
Press and release the UP or DOWN
button until "ACC" (for versions/
markets, where provided with Adap-
tive Cruise Control) or "Cruise" is
highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the
ACC or Cruise is displayed in the
menu line also. Press and release the
SELECT (right arrow) button to dis-
play the following information:
 For versions/markets, where pro-
vided with ACC, one of several
messages will be displayed giving a
dynamic update of the status of the
feature as the driver changes fea-
ture status or following conditions
change. If ACC is active and a
warning or other feature is in the
EVIC main display, the ACC status
will be displayed in place of the
EVIC odometer line.
 For vehicles with Cruise, one of sev- eral messages will be displayed giv-
ing a dynamic update of the status
of the feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change.
If Cruise is active and a warning or
other feature is in the EVIC main
display, the Cruise status will be
displayed in place of the EVIC
odometer line.
Press and release the BACK button to
return to the main menu.
VEHICLE SPEED
Press and release the UP or DOWN
button until "Vehicle Speed" is high-
lighted in the EVIC. Press the SE-
LECT button to view a digital display
of the current speed in km/h or mph.
Pressing the SELECT button a sec-
ond time will toggle the unit of mea-
sure between km/h or mph. Press the
BACK button to return to the main
menu.
NOTE: Changing the unit of
measure in the Vehicle Speed
menu will not change the unit of
measure in the EVIC.
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