2013 Lancia Thema maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1535STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2537MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2698MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3099INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your
new LANCIA vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship,
distinctive styling, and high quality -
all essentials that are traditional to
our vehicles.
Before you start to drive this vehicle,
read this Owner's Manual and all the
supplements. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly
those used for braking, steering, and
transmission shifting. Learn how your
vehicle handles on different road sur-
faces. Your driving skills will improve
with experience, but as in driving
any vehicle, take it easy as you begin.
Always observe local laws wherever
you drive.
NOTE:
After reviewing the owner
information, it should be stored in
the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle
when sold.
Failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Operating this vehicle at excessive
speeds or while intoxicated may result
in loss of control, collision with other
vehicles or objects, going off the road,
or overturning; any of which may lead
to serious injury or death. Also, failure
to use seat belts subjects the driver
and passengers to a greater risk of
injury or death.
To keep your vehicle running at its
best, have your vehicle serviced at
recommended intervals by an autho-
rized dealer who has the qualified per-
sonnel, special tools, and equipment
to perform all service.
The manufacturer and its distributors
are vitally interested in your complete
satisfaction with this vehicle. If you
encounter a service or warranty prob-
lem, which is not resolved to your
satisfaction, discuss the matter with
your dealer's management.
Your authorized dealer will be happy
to assist you with any questions about
your vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN
THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON
THE LATEST INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLI-
CATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT
IS RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVI-
SIONS AT ANY TIME.
This Owner's Manual has been pre-
pared with the assistance of service and
engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by
a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer-oriented documents.
You are urged to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in thisOwner's Manual will help assure safe
and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.After you have read the Owner’s
Manual, it should be stored in the
vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
The manufacturer reserves the right
to make changes in design and speci-
fications, and/or to make additions to
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WARNING!(Continued)
Do not attempt to modify any part
of your air bag system. The air bag
may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifica-
tions are made. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer for any
air bag system service. If your seat,
including your trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in
any way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat at-
tachment bolts), take the vehicle
to your authorized dealer. Only
manufacturer approved seat ac-
cessories may be used. If it is nec-
essary to modify the air bag system
for persons with disabilities, con-
tact your authorized dealer.
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the
air bags ready to inflate for
your protection in a colli-
sion. The Air Bag Warning
Light monitors the internal circuits
and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical compo-
nents. While the air bag system is
designed to be maintenance free. If
any of the following occurs, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
 The Air Bag Warning Light does
not come on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
 The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second
interval.
 The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on
while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, ta-
chometer, or any engine related
gauges are not working, the Occu-
pant Restraint Controller (ORC)
may also be disabled. The air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your
protection. Promptly check the fuse
block for blown fuses. Refer to the
label located on the inside of the
fuse block cover for the proper air
bag fuses. See your authorized
dealer if the fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hit-
ting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time, typically 30 sec-
onds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as: How various systems in your ve-
hicle were operating;
 Whether or not the driver and pas- senger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
 How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
 How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
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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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 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .121
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
 ACTIVATING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
 TO ACTIVATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
 TO SET A DESIRED ACC SPEED . . . . . . . . . . .124
 TO CANCEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
 TO TURN OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
 TO RESUME SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
 TO VARY THE SPEED SETTING . . . . . . . . . . .125
 SETTING THE FOLLOWING DISTANCE IN ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) MENU . . .128DISPLAY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE . . . .128PRECAUTIONS WHILE DRIVING WITH ACC. . .129 NORMAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . .132
 PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
 PARKSENSE® SENSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
 PARKSENSE® WARNING DISPLAY . . . . . . . . .134
 PARKSENSE® DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
 FRONT PARK ASSIST AUDIBLE ALERTS . . . .136
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ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE® . . .136SERVICE THE PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 CLEANING THE PARKSENSE® SYSTEM . . . . .137
 PARKSENSE® SYSTEM USAGEPRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .138
 TURNING PARKVIEW® ON OR OFF — WITH TOUCH SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
 SUNGLASS BIN DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
 POWER SUNROOF (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .140
 OPENING SUNROOF — EXPRESS . . . . . . . . . .143
 OPENING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE . . . . .143
 CLOSING SUNROOF — EXPRESS . . . . . . . . . .143
 CLOSING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE . . . . .143
 PINCH PROTECT FEATURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 VENTING SUNROOF — EXPRESS . . . . . . . . . .141
 SUNSHADE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
 WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
 SUNROOF MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
 IGNITION OFF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
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 COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITHPOWER SHADE — (for versions/markets,
where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
 OPENING SUNROOF — EXPRESS . . . . . . . . . .143
 OPENING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE . . . . .143
 CLOSING SUNROOF — EXPRESS . . . . . . . . . .143
 CLOSING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE . . . . .143
 OPENING POWER SHADE — EXPRESS . . . . .143
 OPENING POWER SHADE — MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 CLOSING POWER SHADE — EXPRESS. . . . . .144
 CLOSING POWER SHADE — MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 PINCH PROTECT FEATURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 SUNROOF MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 IGNITION OFF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
 SUNROOF FULLY CLOSED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS . . . . . . . . . . . .145
 CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
 FRONT SEAT CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
 REAR SEAT CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
 GLOVEBOX STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
 CONSOLE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC) MENUThe EVIC displays the current ACC
system settings. The EVIC is located in
the upper part of the instrument cluster
between the speedometer and the ta-
chometer. The information it displays
depends on ACC system status.UP and DOWN ButtonsPress the MENU button (located on the
steering wheel) repeatedly until one of
the following displays in the EVIC:Adaptive Cruise Control Off
 When ACC is deactivated, the dis-play will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
 When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been
selected, the display will read
“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
ACC SET
 When ACC is set, the set speed will display.  The set speed will continue to dis-
play in place of the odometer read-
ing when changing the EVIC dis-
play while ACC is set.
The ACC screen will display once again
if any ACC activity occurs, which may
include any of the following: Set Speed Change
 Distance Setting Change
 System Cancel
 Driver Override
 System Off
 ACC Proximity Warning
 ACC Unavailable Warning
 The EVIC will return to the last
display selected after five seconds
of no ACC display activity.
DISPLAY WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” Warning
The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In
Front Of Vehicle” warning will dis-
play when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most
often occurs at times of poor visibility,
such as in snow or heavy rain. The
ACC system may also become tempo-
rarily blinded due to obstructions,
such as mud, dirt or ice. In these
cases, the EVIC will display “Clean
Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
and the system will deactivate.
The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” message can sometimes be
displayed while driving in highly re-
flective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflec-
tive tiles, or ice and snow). The ACC
system will recover after the vehicle
has left these areas. Under rare condi-
tions, when the radar is not tracking
any vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar
Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warn-
ing is active Normal (Fixed Speed)
Cruise Control is still available.
For additional information refer to
“Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode” in this section.
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