2013 Lancia Thema battery location

Air Bag Deployment Sensors
And Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC)
The ORC is part of a regulated safety
system required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of
the front and/or side air bags in a
frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor's signals,
a central electronic ORC deploys the
Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air
bags, SAB, Supplemental Driver Side
Knee Air Bag, and front seat belt pre-
tensioners, as required, depending on
several factors, including the severity
and type of impact.
Advanced Front Air Bags and Supple-
mental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are
designed to provide additional protec-
tion by supplementing the seat belts
in certain frontal collisions depending
on several factors, including the se-
verity and type of collision. Advanced
Front Air Bags are not expected to
reduce the risk of injury in rear, side,
or rollover collisions.The Advanced Front Air Bags and
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
Bag will not deploy in all frontal col-
lisions, including some that may pro-
duce substantial vehicle damage —
for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset col-
lisions. On the other hand, depending
on the type and location of impact,
Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy
in crashes with little vehicle front-end
damage but that produce a severe ini-
tial deceleration.
The side air bags will not deploy in all
side collisions. Side air bag deploy-
ment will depend on the severity and
type of collision.
Because air bag sensors measure ve-
hicle deceleration over time, vehicle
speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not
an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your pro-
tection in all collisions, and also are
needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag.
The ORC monitors the readiness of
the electronic parts of the air bag sys-
tem whenever the ignition is in the
START or ON/RUN position. If the
ignition is in the OFF position or in
the ACC position, the air bag system
is not on and the air bags will not
inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power
supply system that may deploy the air
bags even if the battery loses power
or it becomes disconnected prior to
deployment.
Also, the ORC turns on the
Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for ap-
proximately four to eight sec-
onds for a self-check when the
ignition is first turned on. After the self-
check, the Air Bag Warning Light will
turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunc-
tion in any part of the system, it turns on
the Air Bag Warning Light, either mo-
mentarily or continuously. A single
chime will sound if the light comes on
again after initial startup.
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The center console outlet is powered
directly from the battery (power
available at all times). Items plugged
into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent the engine
from starting.
There is also a 12 volt power outlet
located on the back of the center con-
sole for rear passengers. This power
outlet has power available only when
the ignition is placed in the ACC or
RUN position.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
 Only devices designed for use inthis type of outlet should be in-
serted into any 12 Volt outlet.
 Do not touch with wet hands.
 Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle.
 If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and fail-
ure.
CAUTION!
 Many accessories that can beplugged in draw power from the
vehicle's battery even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
 Accessories that draw higher
power (i.e., coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade
the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
 After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the
vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the
vehicle must be driven a suffi-
cient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehi-
cle's battery.
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Center Console Power Outlet
Rear Center Console Power Outlet
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #12 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar
Lighter Instrument Panel And Power
Outlet Console Rear
2 — #38 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power
Outlet Inside Arm Rest
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NOTE: If the tire becomes over-
inflated, press the Deflation But-
ton to reduce the tire pressure to
the recommended inflation pres-
sure before continuing.
2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from
the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the
valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt
outlet.
3. Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper
storage area in the vehicle.
4. Have the tire inspected and re-
paired or replaced at the earliest op-
portunity at an authorized dealer or
tire service center.
5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and
Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle and Hose
Replacement.”
NOTE: When having the tire ser-
viced, advise the authorized dealer
or service center that the tire has
been sealed using the TIREFIT
service kit.(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose
Replacement:
1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear
in color).
2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle
release button in the recessed area
under the sealant bottle.
3. Press the Sealant Bottle release
button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will
pop up. Remove the bottle and dis-
pose of it accordingly.
4. Clean any remaining sealant from
the TIREFIT housing.
5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1)
in the housing so that the Sealant
Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in
the front of the housing. Press the
bottle into the housing. An audible
click will be heard indicating the
bottle is locked into place.
6. Verify that the cap is installed on
the fitting at the end of the Sealant
Hose (6) and return the hose to its
storage area (located on the bottom of
the air pump).
7. Return the TIREFIT kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.JUMP-STARTING
PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged bat-
tery it can be jump-started using a set
of jumper cables and a battery in an-
other vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump-starting
can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this
section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable
battery booster pack follow the
manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery
booster pack or any other booster
source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alterna-
tor or electrical system may occur.WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the
battery is frozen. It could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury.
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PREPARATIONS FOR
JUMP-START
The battery is stored under an access
cover in the trunk. Remote battery
posts are located on the right side of
the engine compartment for jump-
starting.
NOTE: The remote battery posts
are viewed by standing on the right
side of the vehicle looking over the
fender.
WARNING!
 Take care to avoid the radiatorcooling fan whenever the hood is
raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
 Remove any metal jewelry such
as watch bands or bracelets that
might make an inadvertent elec-
trical contact. You could be seri-
ously injured.
 Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes
and generate hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparks away from
the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK
and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all
unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-
start the battery, park the vehicle
within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each
other as this could establish a
ground connection and personal
injury could result.
JUMP-STARTING
PROCEDUREWARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure
could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery
explosion.CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures
could result in damage to the
charging system of the booster ve-
hicle or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the
jumper cable to the remote posi-
tive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the
positive (+)jumper cable to the posi-
tive (+)post of the booster battery.
Remote Battery Post Locations
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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WARNING!(Continued)
hoses, etc.) unless such removal is
necessary for repair or mainte-
nance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment be-
fore starting the vehicle with the air
induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do
so can result in serious personal
injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Selection
The quality of replacement engine air
cleaner filters varies considerably.
Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service.
LANCIA engine air cleaner filters are
a high quality filter and are recom-
mended. MAINTENANCE-FREE
BATTERY
The top of the maintenance-free
battery is permanently sealed. You
will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored un-
der an access cover in the trunk.
Remote battery terminals are lo-
cated in the engine compartment
for jump-starting.
WARNING!
 Battery fluid is a corrosive acid
solution and can burn or even
blind you. Do not allow battery
fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a bat-
tery when attaching clamps. If
acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.
 Battery gas is flammable and ex-
plosive. Keep flame or sparks
away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other
booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not
allow cable clamps to touch each
other.
 Battery posts, terminals, and re- lated accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
 The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be dis-
connected and should only be re-
placed with a battery of the same
type (vented).
Battery Location
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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
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