2013 Lancia Thema child restraint

retract into the retractor. For addi-
tional information on ALR, refer to
“Automatic Locking Mode”. The
chart below defines the seating posi-
tions with an Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) or a cinching latch
plate.
Driver Center Passen-ger
First
Row N/A N/A N/A
Second
Row ALR ALR ALR

N/A — Not ApplicableALR — Automatic Locking RetractorInstalling a Child Restraint with an
ALR:
1. To install a child restraint with
ALR, first, pull enough of the seat belt
webbing from the retractor to route it
through the belt path of the child re-
straint. Slide the latch plate into the
buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
extract all the seat belt webbing out of
the retractor and then allow the belt to
retract into the retractor. As the belt retracts, you will hear a ratcheting
sound. This indicates the safety belt is
now in the Automatic Locking mode.
2. Finally, pull on any excess web-
bing to tighten the lap portion around
the child restraint. Any seat belt sys-
tem will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
 In the rear center seat, you may
have trouble tightening the lap/
shoulder belt on the child restraint
because the buckle or latch plate is
too close to the belt path opening on
the restraint. Disconnect the latch
plate from the buckle and twist the
short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release but-
ton facing out.

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or
if pulling and pushing on the re-
straint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn
the buckle around, and insert the
latch plate into the buckle again.
If you still can’t make the child re-
straint secure, try a different seating
position.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:1. Rotate the cover over the anchor
directly behind the seat where you are
placing the child restraint.
2. Route the tether strap to provide
the most direct path for the strap be-
tween the anchor and the child seat.
3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of
the child restraint to the anchor (B)
and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.
Tether Strap Mounting
1 — Cover A — Tether Strap
Hook
3 — Attaching
Strap B — Tether Anchor
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NOTE: Ensure that the tether
strap does not slip into the opening
between the seatbacks as you re-
move slack in the strap.WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap
could lead to increased head motion
and possible injury to the child. Use
only the anchor positions directly
behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat
could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear
seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts.ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required
for the engine and drivetrain (trans-
mission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first
500 km. After the initial 100 km, speeds
up to 80 or 90 km/h are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle ac-
celeration within the limits of local
traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle accel-
eration in low gear can be detrimental
and should be avoided.The engine oil installed in the engine at
the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle
operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”. NON-
DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MIN-
ERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil
during its first few thousand kilo-
meters of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the
break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
Additional Requirements
For Diesel Engine
During the first 1500 km avoid heavy
loads, e.g. driving at full throttle.
Do not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed for each
gear. Change gear in good time. Do
not shift down a gear manually in
order to brake.
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To raise the head restraint, pull up-
ward on the head restraint. To lower
the head restraint, press the push but-
ton, located at the base of the head
restraint, and push downward on the
head restraint.
NOTE:
The outboard head re-
straints are not adjustable. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for tether routing.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
The rear seatbacks can be folded for-
ward to provide an additional storage
area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on
the loops located on the upper seat-
back. NOTE:
These loops can be tucked
away when not in use.
After releasing the seatback, it can be
folded forward.
When the seatback is folded to the
upright position, make sure it is
latched by strongly pulling on the top
of the seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is se-
curely locked into position. If the
seatback is not securely locked
into position, the seat will not pro-
vide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An im-
properly latched seat could cause
serious injury. The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks
in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a
play area by children when the
vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and
using the proper restraint system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles
for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains
Push Button
Rear Seatback LoopFolded Rear Seatback
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WARNING!
 Be certain that the seatback issecurely locked into position. If
the seatback is not securely
locked into position, the seat will
not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers.
An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
 The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks
in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a
play area by children when the
vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and us-
ing the proper restraint system.
 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
vehicle:
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 infront 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.
 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
(for versions/markets
where provided)
The rear cargo area is equipped with
grocery bag hooks, located on either
side of the rear cargo area.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . .298, 299
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 298
Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Caps, Filler Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . .283
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . .56
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . .150
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . .150
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . .159
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . .56
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Child Restraint . . . . . .46, 50, 52, 53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .239
Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . .279
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Coin Holder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . .196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .230
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . .171
Connector UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Universal Consumer
Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . . .182
Conserving Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . .140
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .282
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . .302
Coolant Level . . . . . . . .281, 283
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . .283
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . .282
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Points to Remember . . . . . . .284
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . .282, 302
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .288 Cruise Control (Speed Control)
. . .121
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . .147, 290
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . .45
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Deck Lid, Emergency Release . . . . .27
Deck Lid, Power Release . . . . . . . .26
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . .151
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . .57, 187
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . .115
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . .273
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . .112
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .283
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . .21
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water . . . . .211
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . .145
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . .151
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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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Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275, 302
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . .120, 121
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . .196
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . .195
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . .195
Steering Column Controls . . . . . . . . . .112
Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Wheel, Heated . . . . . . . . . . .118
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .183
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . .183
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . .189, 298
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .298
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . .140
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140, 142
Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . .142
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Synthetic Engine Oil
. . . . . . . . . .275
System, Navigation (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . . .181
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Telescoping Steering Column . . . .117
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .188
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . .162, 254
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . .51
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . .117
Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . .110
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 228
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . .231
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . .230
General Information . . . . . . .228
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . .228
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .225
Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . .234
Pressure Warning Light . . . . .158Radial
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .221, 228
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . .247
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .231
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . .221
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . .245
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Behind a Motorhome . . . . . . .251
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .266
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Towing Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . .250
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Minimum Requirements . . . . .246
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . .245
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
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