2013 Lancia Thema power steering

WARNING!(Continued)
If required, mounting posts must be
properly installed, if not equipped
from the factory.Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or mounting can cause
interference with the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal operation
causing loss of control of the vehicle.Periodic Safety Checks You
Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
TiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear
and uneven wear patterns. Check for
stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect
the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect
sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for
proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation
of brake lights and exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator
lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after over-
night parking for fuel, engine coolant,
oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gaso-
line fumes are detected or if fuel,
power steering fluid (2500/3500), or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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 COURTESY LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
 FRONT MAP/READING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . .112
 AMBIENT LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
 INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . . .114
 INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . .115
 MIST FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
 WINDSHIELD WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
 RAIN SENSING WIPERS(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . .115
 HEADLIGHT WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . . .117
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . .117 HEATED STEERING WHEEL (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .118
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .119
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . .120  TO ACTIVATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
 TO SET A DESIRED SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
 TO DEACTIVATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
 TO RESUME SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
 TO VARY THE SPEED SETTING . . . . . . . . . . .120
 TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING . . . . . . . . . . .121
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desired position settings for the driver
seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), and power tilt and telescopic
steering column (for versions/
markets, where provided) and a set of
desired radio station presets. Your Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter can also be programmed to recall
the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.
NOTE:
 Only one RKE transmitter canbe linked to each of the memory
positions.
 Passive Entry door handles can- not be linked to the memory
function. Use either the memory
recall switch or the RKE trans-
mitter (if linked to the memory
feature) to recall memory posi-
tions 1 or 2.
The memory seat switch is located
on the driver's door trim panel. The
switch consists of three buttons:
The (S) button, which is used to acti-
vate the memory save function and the (1) and (2) buttons which are
used to recall either of two pre-
programmed memory profiles.
PROGRAMMING THE
MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, per-
form the following:
1. Cycle the ignition to the RUN po-
sition.
2.
Adjust all memory profile settings
to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side
mirror, adjustable pedals [for versions/
markets, where provided], power tilt
and telescopic steering column [for
versions/markets, where provided],
and radio station presets).
3. Press and release the SET (S) but-
ton on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, press and re-
lease the MEMORY button 1 or 2. The
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
will display which memory position
has been set.
NOTE:
 Memory profiles can be set with- out the vehicle in PARK, but the
vehicle must be in PARK to re-
call a memory profile.
The Recall Memory with Remote
Key Unlock feature can be turned
on and off using the Uconnect
Touch™ System, refer to
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Memory Seat Switch
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LINKING AND UNLINKING
THE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY TRANSMITTER TO
MEMORY
Your RKE transmitters can be pro-
grammed to recall one of two pre-
programmed memory profiles by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter.
To program your RKE transmitters,
perform the following:
1. Cycle the ignition to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Select desired memory profile (1)
or (2).
3. Once the profile has been recalled,
press and release the SET (S) button
on the memory switch, then press and
release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
“Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will
display in the instrument cluster on
vehicles equipped with the EVIC.
4. Press and release the LOCK but-
ton on the RKE transmitter within
10 seconds.NOTE: Your RKE transmitters
can be unlinked to your memory
settings by pressing the SET (S)
button followed by the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter in
Step 4 above.
MEMORY POSITION
RECALL
NOTE: The vehicle must be in
PARK to recall memory positions.
If a recall is attempted when the
vehicle is not in PARK, a message
will display in the EVIC.
To recall the memory settings for
driver, press MEMORY button num-
ber (1) on the driver's door or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter linked to memory position 1.
To recall the memory setting for
driver, press MEMORY button num-
ber (2) on the driver's door or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter linked to memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing
any of the MEMORY buttons (S, 1,
or 2) on the driver's door during a
recall. When a recall is cancelled, thedriver seat, side mirror, adjustable
pedals (for versions/markets, where
provided), and power tilt and tele-
scopic steering column (for versions/
markets, where provided) stop mov-
ing. A delay of one second will occur
before another recall can be selected.
EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT
(Available With Memory
Seat Only)
This feature provides automatic
driver seat positioning to enhance
driver mobility when entering and
exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves
depends on where you have the driver
seat positioned when you place the
ignition to the OFF position.
 When you cycle the ignition to the
OFF position, the driver seat will
move about 60 mm rearward if the
driver seat position is greater than
or equal to 68 mm forward of the
rear stop. The seat will return to its
previously set position when you
place the ignition into the ACC or
RUN position.
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TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or down-
ward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping control handle is located
below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, pull
the control handle outward. To tilt the
steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as de-
sired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired. To lock the steering column
in position, push the control handle
inward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column
while driving. Adjusting the steer-
ing column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked,
could cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
POWER TILT/
TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or down-
ward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The
power tilt/telescoping steering col-
umn switch is located below the
multifunction lever on the steering
column. To tilt the steering column, move the
switch up or down as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn, pull the switch toward you or
push the switch away from you as
desired.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped
with Driver Memory Seat, you can
use your Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or the memory
switch on the driver's door trim
panel to return the tilt/telescopic
steering column to pre-programmed
positions. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in this section.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Switch
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continuously flash and a continuous
chime will occur until the engine is
allowed to cool.
If the telltale turns on while driving,
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the tempera-
ture reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service. Refer to “If Your
Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for more information.
 Transmission Temperature
Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates that
the transmission fluid tem-
perature is running hot. This
may occur with severe usage,
such as trailer towing. If this telltale
turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission
into PARK and run the engine at idle or
faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Trans-
mission Temperature Warning Tell-
tale illuminated will eventually
cause severe transmission damage
or transmission failure.WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature
Warning Telltale is illuminated and
you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could
cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
 Electric Power Steering
Malfunction This telltale is on when the
Electric Power Steering is
not operating and needs
service. OIL CHANGE DUE
Your vehicle is equipped with an en-
gine oil change indicator system. The
“Oil Change Due” message will flash
in the EVIC display for approxi-
mately 10 seconds after a single chime
has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The en-
gine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctu-
ate dependent upon your personal
driving style.
Unless reset, this message will con-
tinue to display each time you cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press
and release the BACK button. To reset
the oil change indicator system please
refer to a Lancia Dealership.
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 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .210
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . .210  ACCELERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
 TRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 FLOWING/RISING WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 SHALLOW STANDING WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . .216
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . .216
 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) . . . . . . .216
 BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . .216

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) . . . .217 HILL START ASSIST (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
 READY ALERT BRAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
 RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT AND ESC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT . . . . .220 SYNCHRONIZING ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . .223
 Tire Terminology And Definitions. . . . . . . . . . .224
 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .225
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Driving through standing water
may cause damage to your vehicle’s
drivetrain components. Always in-
spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., en-
gine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appear-
ance) after driving through stand-
ing water. Do not continue to oper-
ate the vehicle if any fluid appears
contaminated, as this may result in
further damage. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s
engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
 Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s traction ca-
pabilities. Do not exceed 8 km/h
when driving through standing
water.
 Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle’s braking ca-
pabilities, which increases stop-
ping distances. Therefore, after
driving through standing water,
drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to
dry the brakes.
 Getting water inside your vehi-
cle’s engine can cause it to lock up
and stall out, and leave you
stranded.
 Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are se-
rious or fatal to you, your passen-
gers, and others around you. POWER STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electro-hydraulic power steering sys-
tem that will give you good vehicle
response and increased ease of ma-
neuverability in tight spaces. The sys-
tem will vary its assist to provide light
efforts while parking and good feel
while driving. If the electro-hydraulic
power steering system experiences a
fault that prevents it from providing
power steering assist, then the system
will provide mechanical steering ca-
pability.
CAUTION!
Extreme steering maneuvers may
cause the electrically driven pump
to reduce or stop power steering
assistance in order to prevent dam-
age to the system. Normal opera-
tion will resume once the system is
allowed to cool.
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