2013 Lancia Thema engine oil

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.
314

Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace fuel filter.  
Replace accessory drive belt/s. 
Replace air filter cartridge.  
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 100 kkm o
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 oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months. Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 Power Steering Fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 power steering fluid;

tire inflation pressure and condition;
 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.
316

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 than7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
 engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long
periods 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 accessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
317

About Your Brakes. . . . . . . . . . .213
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . .214
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . .121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . .279
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 43
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . .43
Airbag Light . . . . . . .41, 45, 57, 160
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .44
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . .38, 41, 42, 43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . .38, 41, 43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . .275
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . .277
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . .189, 277
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . .277
Air Conditioning System . . .188, 277
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . .228
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . .210, 287Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
. . .7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . .282, 302
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . .214, 216
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . .161
Assist, Hill Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . .25
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . .67
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . .109
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . .168
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Automatic Transmission . . .200, 204,
286, 287
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . .287, 304
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . .287
Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . .286
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .286, 304
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . .286
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Auto Unlock, Doors
. . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . .25
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) . . . .304
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . . .19
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 57
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . .278
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . .216
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . .214
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . .285, 304
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . .285
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .160
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . .200
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . .113
320

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
321

Electric Remote Mirrors. . . . . . . . .68
Electronic Brake Control System . .216
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . .216
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . .216
Traction Control System . . . . .216
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . .120, 121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . .138, 163
Emergency Deck Lid Release . . . . .27
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . .262
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .254
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . .27
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Break-In Recommendations . . .55
Compartment . . . . . . . .271, 272
Compartment
Identification . . . . . . . .271, 272
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .281, 302
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . .56
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . .196 Flooded, Starting
. . . . . . . . .196
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . .238
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274, 302
Oil Change Interval . . . .168, 274
Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Oil Selection . . . . .274, 275, 302
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . .162
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . .17
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . .45
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . .56
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . .56, 280
Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . .67
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . .160
Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Air Conditioning . . . . . .189, 277
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .275, 302 Flashers
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . .254
Turn Signal . . . . . . .58, 112, 158
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . .196
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Fluid Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . .287
Automatic Transmission . . . . .286
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . .281
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Fog Lights, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Forward Collision Warning . .132, 166
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .262
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238, 240
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . .160
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
322

Mini-Trip Computer. . . . . . . . . .171
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . .67
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . .68
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .68
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . .67
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .234
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . .112
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . .138, 181
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .55
Occupant Restraints . . . . .27, 41, 43
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 41, 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238, 302
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . .158, 168
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . .158, 168
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .274, 302
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302 Change Interval
. . . . . . .168, 274
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275, 302
Materials Added to . . . . . . . .275
Recommendation . .274, 275, 302
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . .275
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . .273
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . .273
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . .67
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . .207
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Overheating, Engine . . . . . .163, 254
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . .134
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . .119
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Placard, Tire and Loading
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Power Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . .26
Distribution Center (Fuses) . . .294
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . .140, 142
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . .304
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . .36
Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . .18
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . .183
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . .181
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . .115
325

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
326