2014 Lancia Thema wipers

To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold
the shift lever to the right or press and
hold the (+) shift paddle (for
versions/markets, where provided)
until “D” is once again indicated in
the instrument cluster. You can shift
in or out of the AutoStick® mode at
any time without taking your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional en-
gine braking on a slippery surface.
The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid,
causing a collision or personal in-
jury.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
(AWD) (for versions/
markets, where provided)
This vehicle is equipped with an ac-
tive on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system which makes available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road surface and driving conditions.
The system minimizes wheel slip byautomatically redirecting torque to
the front and rear wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, your AWD
vehicle automatically defaults to rear-
wheel drive (RWD) when road and
environmental conditions are such
that wheel slip is unlikely to occur.
When specific road and environmen-
tal conditions require increased levels
of road traction, the vehicle automati-
cally shifts into AWD mode. Auto-
matic AWD operation could be acti-
vated by outside temperature, wheel
slip, or other predetermined condi-
tions (there may be a slight delay for
AWD engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs). AWD can also be
manually selected by moving the shift
lever into the AutoStick® mode (+/-)
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) or activating the windshield
wipers for an extended period of time.
Drive mode, RWD or AWD, is dis-
played momentarily in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in
the gauge area of the vehicle display
when the transmission is first shifted
into gear, and if the drive mode
changes during vehicle operation.NOTE: If the “SERVICE AWD
SYSTEM” warning message ap-
pears after engine start up, or dur-
ing driving, it means that the AWD
system is not functioning properly
and that service is required. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size
and type tires. Unequal tire sizes
must not be used. Unequal tire size
may cause failure of the front dif-
ferential and/or the transfer case.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY
SURFACES
ACCELERATION
Rapid acceleration on snow covered,
wet, or other slippery surfaces may
cause the driving wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenom-
enon occurs when there is a difference
in the surface traction under the rear
(driving) wheels.
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WARNING!(Continued)
HSA is not a parking brake. Al-ways apply the parking brake
fully when leaving your vehicle.
Also, be certain to leave the trans-
mission in PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings may cause the vehicle to roll
down the incline and could col-
lide with another vehicle, object
or person, and cause serious or
fatal injury. Always remember to
use the parking brake while park-
ing on a hill and that the driver is
responsible for braking the ve-
hicle.
NOTE: The HSA system may also
be turned on and off if the vehicle
is equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further informa-
tion. HSA Off
If you wish to turn off the HSA sys-
tem, it can be done using the Cus-
tomer Programmable Features in the
Uconnect® System. Refer to
“Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
READY ALERT BRAKING
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the
time required to reach full braking
during emergency braking situations.
It anticipates when an emergency
braking situation may occur by moni-
toring how fast the throttle is released
by the driver. When the throttle is
released very quickly, Ready Alert
Braking applies a small amount of
brake pressure. This brake pressure
will not be noticed by the driver. The
brake system uses this brake pressure
to allow a fast brake response if the
driver applies the brakes.
RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT
Rain Brake Support may improve
braking performance in wet condi-
tions. It will periodically apply a smallamount of brake pressure to remove
any water buildup on the front brake
rotors. It only functions when the
windshield wipers are in the LO or HI
mode, it does not function in the in-
termittent mode. When Rain Brake
Support is active, there is no notifica-
tion to the driver and no driver inter-
action is required.
ESC ACTIVATION/
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT AND
ESC OFF INDICATOR
LIGHT
The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with
the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If
this light remains on after several ig-
nition cycles, and the vehicle has been
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A/C AIR FILTER
CAUTION!
Car maintenance should be done at
a LANCIA Dealership. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
you wish to carry out yourself, we
do recommend you have the proper
equipment, genuine LANCIA spare
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
The filter is located in the fresh air
inlet under the hood, behind a remov-
able panel in the cowl on the passen-
ger side of the vehicle, next to the
windshield wipers. When installing a
new filter, ensure its proper orienta-
tion.
1. Remove the access door in the cowl
screen by pressing the retaining clips. 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter
access cover.
3. Remove the used filter.
4. Install the new filter with arrows
pointing in the direction of airflow,
which is toward the rear of the vehicle
(text and arrows on the filter will in-
dicate this).5. Close the filter access cover.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, in-
cluding such items as seat tracks, door
hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood
hinges, should be lubricated periodi-
cally with a lithium based grease to
assure quiet, easy operation and to
protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the
parts concerned should be wiped
clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease
should be removed. Particular atten-
tion should also be given to hood
latching components to ensure proper
Access Door
Filter Access Cover
A/C Air Filter
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function. When performing other un-
derhood services, the hood latch, re-
lease mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be
lubricated twice a year, preferably in
the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant
directly into the lock cylinder.
CAUTION!
Car maintenance should be done at
a LANCIA Dealership. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
you wish to carry out yourself, we
do recommend you have the proper
equipment, genuine LANCIA spare
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield periodi-
cally with a sponge or soft cloth and amild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt or road
film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass
for long periods may cause deteriora-
tion of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to
remove salt or dirt from a dry wind-
shield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to re-
move frost or ice from the windshield.
Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as en-
gine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper
blades varies depending on geo-
graphical area and frequency of
use. Poor performance of blades
may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If
any of these conditions are pres-
ent, clean the wiper blades or re-
place as necessary.ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer and the head-
light washer share the same fluid res-
ervoir. The fluid reservoir is located inthe front of the engine compartment.
Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer sol-
vent (not radiator antifreeze) and op-
erate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reser-
voir, apply some washer fluid to a
cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade per-
formance.
To prevent freeze-up of your wind-
shield washer system in cold weather,
select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of
your climate. This rating information
can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 4
Liters of washer fluid when the mes-
sage “Low Washer Fluid” appears in
the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).
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Camera, Rear..............142
Capacities, Fluid............299
Caps, FillerRadiator (Coolant Pressure)
. .281
Carbon Monoxide Warning......59
Cargo Area Features..........152
Cargo Compartment..........152
Cellular Phone..............186
Chains, Tire...............231
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light)
...........162
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. .59
Checks, Safety...............59
Child Restraint..............47
Child Safety Locks............22
Child Seat..................50
Clean Air Gasoline...........238
CleaningWheels
................288
Windshield Wiper Blades. . . .277
Climate Control.............186
Clock....................184
Coin Holder...............150
Cold Weather Operation.......198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance. .186
Compact Spare Tire..........228
Computer, Trip/Travel.........173
ConnectorUCI
..................184
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI)
.................184
Conserving Fuel.............172
Console, Floor..............150
Console, Overhead...........143
Coolant Pressure Cap(Radiator Cap)
............281
Cooling System.............279
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). .281
Coolant Capacity..........299
Coolant Level........280, 282
Disposal of Used Coolant. . . .282
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....280
Inspection..............282
Points to Remember.......282
Pressure Cap............281
Radiator Cap............281
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)
......280, 299, 300
Corrosion Protection..........286
Cruise Control (Speed Control). . .125
Cupholders............149, 289
Data Recorder, Event..........46
Daytime Brightness, InteriorLights
..................117
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....28
Deck Lid, Power Release........27
Defroster, Rear Window........153
Defroster, Windshield......60, 189
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.....118
Diagnostic System, Onboard.....271
Diesel Fuel................238
Dimmer Switch, Headlight......116
DipsticksOil (Engine)
.............272
Disabled Vehicle Towing.......264
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)
. .282
Engine Oil..............273
Door Locks.................20
Door Locks, Automatic.........22
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....214
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy
................172
Electrical Power Outlets.......147
Electric Rear Window Defrost. . . .153
Electric Remote Mirrors.........71
Electronic Brake Control System. .219
Anti-Lock Brake System.....219
Brake Assist System........219
Traction Control System.....219
Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control)
.......123, 125
315

Fuel Optimizer..............172
Fuel Saver.................172
Fuses................289, 290
Gasoline, Clean Air...........238
Gasoline (Fuel).............236
Conserving..............172
GaugesCoolant Temperature
.......165
Fuel..................162
Speedometer.............162
Tachometer.............160
Gear Ranges............203, 207
Gear Select Lever Override.....263
General Information.....14, 20, 95
General Maintenance.........271
Glass Cleaning..............289
Gross Axle Weight Rating.......241
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....240
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....214
Hazard Warning Flasher.......252
Headlights................297
Automatic..............112
Cleaning...............288
Delay.................113
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch
.................116
Lights On Reminder.......114
On With Wipers..........113
Passing................116
Switch.................112
Time Delay.............113
Washers................120
Headlight Washers.......120, 277
Head Restraints.............107
Head Rests................107
Heated Mirrors..............72
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch
..........116
Hill Start Assist.............222
Holder, Coin...............150
IgnitionKey
....................12
Illuminated Entry.............18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).......14
Infant Restraint..............47
Information Center, Vehicle.....165
Instrument Cluster.......159, 160
Instrument Panel and Controls. . .158
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning. .289
Interior Appearance Care.......288
Interior Lights..............116
Intermittent Wipers (DelayWipers)
.................118
Intervention RegenerationStrategy
................278
Introduction.................4
Jump Starting..............259
Key-In Reminder.............13
Keyless Enter-N-Go.......23, 197
Keyless Entry System..........18
Keyless Go.................12
Key, Programming............14
Key, Replacement.............14
Keys.....................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).......14
Kicker Sound System.........184
Knee Bolster................38
Lane Change and Turn Signals. . .115
Lane Change Assist..........115
Lap/Shoulder Belts............31
Latches...................61
Latch Plate.................31
Lead Free Gasoline...........236
Leaks, Fluid................62
Life of Tires...............230
Light Bulbs.............61, 296
Lights.................61, 112
317

Airbag........42, 45, 60, 162
Alarm.................164
Anti-Lock..............164
Automatic Headlights......112
Brake Assist Warning.......223
Brake Warning...........163
Bulb Replacement.....296, 297
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight
...........115, 116
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator
...............223
Exterior.................61
Fog...................160
Hazard Warning Flasher.....252
Headlights..........112, 297
Headlights On Reminder. . . .114
Headlights On With Wipers. . .113
Headlight Switch..........112
High Beam..............116
High Beam Indicator.......160
High Beam/Low Beam Select. .116
Illuminated Entry..........18
Instrument Cluster........112
Intensity Control..........117
Interior................116
License................298
Lights On Reminder.......114
Low Fuel...............168
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)
...........162
Map Reading............116
Parade Mode
(Daytime Brightness)
.......117
Passing................116
Reading................116
Seat Belt Reminder........165
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). .164
Service.............296, 297
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)
.....162
SmartBeams.............113
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm). .164
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS)
............161, 232
Traction Control..........223
Turn Signal..........61, 115
Vanity Mirror.............72
Wait to Start.............168
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)
.............160
Load Leveling System.........154
Locks.....................20
Automatic Door...........22
Auto Unlock..............22
Child Protection...........22
Door...................20
Power Door..............21
Low Tire Pressure System......232
Lubrication, Body...........276
Lug Nuts.................253
Maintenance Free Battery......274
Maintenance, General.........271
Maintenance Procedures.......271
Maintenance Schedule.....306, 309
Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine)
...........162
Master Cylinder (Brakes).......283
Memory Feature (Memory Seat). .109
Memory Seat...............109
Memory Seats and Radio.......109
Methanol.................237
Methanol Fuel..............237
Mini-Trip Computer..........173
Mirrors....................70
Automatic Dimming........70
Electric Powered...........71
Electric Remote...........71
Exterior Folding...........70
Heated.................72
Outside.................70
Vanity..................72
ModeFuel Saver
..............172
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System. . .232
318

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)Connector
...............184
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt. . .33
Vanity Mirrors...............72
Vehicle Identification Number(VIN)
....................7
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...7
Vehicle Storage..........192, 296
Wait to Start Light...........168
Warning Flasher, Hazard.......252
Warning Lights (Instrument ClusterDescription)
..............160
Warnings and Cautions..........7
WasherAdding Fluid
............277
Washers, Headlight...........120
Washers, Windshield......118, 277
WaterDriving Through
..........214
Wheel and Wheel Trim........288
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.....288
Wind Buffeting...........27, 146
Window Fogging............192
Windows...................25
Power..................25
Windshield Defroster..........60
Windshield Washers.......117, 118
Windshield Wiper Blades.......277
Windshield Wipers...........117
Wiper Blade Replacement......277
Wipers, Intermittent..........118
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.........119
322