2013 Lancia Thema fuel fill door release

 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .228 TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . .228
 TIRE PRESSURES FOR HIGH SPEEDOPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
 RADIAL PLY TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
 COMPACT SPARE TIRE (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . .230
 LIMITED-USE SPARE (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . .230
 TIRE SPINNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
 TREAD WEAR INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
 LIFE OF TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
 REPLACEMENT TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) . . . . . . . . .232
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . .233
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . . .234 PREMIUM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
 TPMS DEACTIVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE ENGINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
 3.6L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS — DIESEL ENGINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
 ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241  EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOORRELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
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ADDING FUEL
1. Press the fuel filler door release
switch (located in the driver's door
map pocket).
2. Open the fuel filler door.
3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flap-
per door inside the pipe seals the sys-
tem.4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the
filler pipe – the nozzle opens and
holds the flapper door while refueling.
NOTE: Only the correct size
nozzle opens the latches allowing
the flapper door to open.
5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when
the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the
fuel tank is full.
6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close
the fuel door.
NOTE: A funnel is provided (lo-
cated in the trunk in the spare tire
area) to open the flapper door to
allow for emergency refueling with
a gas can.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfill-
ing, do not “top off” the fuel tank
after filling.WARNING!
 Never have any smoking materi-
als lit in or near the vehicle when
the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.
 Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of
most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the “Mal-
function Indicator Light” to turn
on.
 A fire may result if gasoline is
pumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground
while filling.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Fuel Filler Door
Fuel Funnel
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EMERGENCY FUEL
FILLER DOOR RELEASE
If you are unable to open the fuel filler
door, use the fuel filler door emer-
gency release.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the access cover (located
on the left side inner trim panel).
3. Pull the release cable.TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer,
carefully review this information to
tow your load as efficiently and safely
as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, fol-
low the requirements and recommen-
dations in this manual concerning
vehicles used for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING
DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related
definitions will assist you in under-
standing the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited
so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle
Certification Label” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consum-
ables and equipment (permanent or
temporary) loaded in or on the trailer
in its "loaded and ready for opera-
tion" condition. The recommended
way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
The entire weight of the trailer must
be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible
weight of your vehicle and trailer
when weighed in combination.
NOTE:
The GCWR rating in-
cludes a 68 kg allowance for the
presence of a driver.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity
of the front and rear axles. Distribute
the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not
exceed either front or rear GAWR.
Access CoverRelease Cable
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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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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
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