2014 Lancia Thema emergency towing

Run Flat Tires (for versions/markets, whereprovided) .............................227
Spare Tires (for versions/markets, where provided) .............................228
Tire Spinning .........................229
Tread Wear Indicators ...................230
LifeOfTire ...........................230
Replacement Tires ......................230
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .........231
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .......232
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .232 PREMIUM SYSTEM .....................234
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE ENGINES ...............................236
3.6L ENGINE ..........................236
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — DIESEL ENGINES . . .238
BIODIESEL FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..........239
ADDING FUEL ..........................239
EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE .............................240
TRAILER TOWING .......................240
COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS ..........240
BREAKAWAY CABLE ATTACHMENT ........242
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .............243
TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT ..........244
TOWING REQUIREMENTS ...............244
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WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the
engine torque reduction and stabil-
ity features are disabled. In an
emergency evasive maneuver, the
ESC system will not engage to assist
in maintaining stability. “ESC Off”
mode is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only.
HILL START ASSIST (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist
the driver when starting a vehicle
from a stop on a hill. HSA will main-
tain the level of brake pressure the
driver applied for a short period of
time after the driver takes their foot
off of the brake pedal. If the driver
does not apply the throttle during this
short period of time, the system will
release brake pressure and the vehicle
will roll down the hill. The system will
release brake pressure in proportion
to the amount of throttle applied as
the vehicle starts to move in the in-
tended direction of travel.HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in
order for HSA to activate:
Vehicle must be stopped.
Vehicle must be on a 6% (approxi-
mate) grade or greater hill.
Gear selection matches vehicle up- hill direction (i.e., vehicle facing
uphill is in forward gear; vehicle
backing uphill is in REVERSE
gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE and all
forward gears when the activation cri-
teria have been met. The system will
not activate if the vehicle is placed in
NEUTRAL or PARK.
WARNING!
There may be situations on minor
hills with a loaded vehicle, or while
pulling a trailer, when the system
will not activate and slight rolling
may occur. This could cause a col-
lision with another vehicle or ob-
ject. Always remember the driver is
responsible for braking the vehicle. Towing With HSA
HSA will provide assistance when
starting on a grade when pulling a
trailer.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake control-
ler with your trailer, your trailer
brakes may be activated and de-
activated with the brake switch.
If so, when the brake pedal is
released there may not be enough
brake pressure to hold the vehicle
and trailer on a hill and this could
cause a collision with another ve-
hicle or object behind you. In or-
der to avoid rolling down the hill
while resuming acceleration,
manually activate the trailer
brake prior to releasing the brake
pedal. Always remember the
driver is responsible for braking
the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Never add fuel when the engine isrunning. 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 fuel is pumped into a portable container that is
inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel con-
tainers on the ground while fill-
ing.
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 the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage, follow the re-
quirements and recommendations 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 trailerAccess Cover
Release Cable
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achieved at wheel speeds of 8 km/h
or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more
than 2 seconds, you must press the
brake pedal to engage DRIVE or
REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission
in NEUTRAL for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheat-
ing and reduce the risk of transmis-
sion failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Press the "ESC Off"
switch, to place the Electronic Sta-
bility Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking
the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And
Operating” for further informa-
tion. Once the vehicle has been
freed, press the "ESC Off" switch
again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
When “rocking” a stuck vehicleby shifting between DRIVE and
REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 24 km/h, or
drivetrain damage may result.
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to
transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the
tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 48 km/h while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be danger-
ous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A
tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 48 km/h or for
longer than 30 seconds continu-
ously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
TOW EYES
Your vehicle is equipped with tow
eyes, which are mounted in the front
and the rear.
CAUTION!
Tow eyes are for emergency use
only, to rescue a vehicle stranded
off road. Do not use tow eyes for
tow truck hookup or highway tow-
ing. You could damage your ve-
hicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle; chains
may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pull-
ing with tow eyes. Tow straps and
chains may break, causing serious
injury.
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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

Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
..................220
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)
.............142, 165
Emergency Deck Lid Release.....28
Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck
. .261
Hazard Warning Flasher.....252
Jump Starting............259
Overheating.............252
Towing................264
Emergency Trunk Release.......28
EngineAir Cleaner
.............274
Break-In Recommendations. . .58
Compartment........269, 270
Compartment
Identification
........269, 270
Coolant (Antifreeze). . . .280, 300
Cooling................279
Exhaust Gas Caution........59
Fails to Start............198
Flooded, Starting.........198
Fuel Requirements........236
Jump Starting............259
Oil............272, 299, 300
Oil Change Interval. . . .171, 272
Oil Disposal.............273
Oil Filter...............273
Oil Selection.....272, 273, 299
Oil Synthetic............273
Overheating.............252
Starting................197
Temperature Gauge........165
Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature
..................44
Entry System, Illuminated.......18
Euro Twin Clutch TransmissionFluid Type
..............284
Event Data Recorder...........46
Exhaust Gas Caution..........59
Exhaust System..........59, 278
Exterior Folding Mirrors........70
Exterior Lighting............112
Exterior Lights..............61
Filler Location Fuel..........162
FiltersAir Cleaner
.............274
Air Conditioning......192, 276
Engine Oil..........273, 300
FlashersHazard Warning
..........252
Turn Signal.......61, 115, 160
Flash-To-Pass..............116
Flooded Engine Starting.......198
Floor Console..............150
Fluid, Brake...............301
Fluid Capacities.............299
Fluid Leaks.................62
Fluid Level Checks...........286
Automatic Transmission.....285
Brake.................283
Cooling System...........280
Engine Oil..............272
Transfer Case............286
Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts
...................300
Fog Lights................160
Fog Lights, Rear............115
Folding Rear Seat............108
Forward Collision Warning. .136, 168
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........261
Fuel.................236, 238
Additives...............238
Conserving..............172
Diesel.................238
Filler Door (Gas Cap)......162
Gasoline...............236
Gauge.................162
Light..................168
Materials Added..........238
Octane Rating........236, 300
Saver Mode.............172
Specifications............300
Tank Capacity...........299
316

Storage...................296
Storage, Vehicle.........192, 296
Storing Your Vehicle..........296
Stuck, Freeing..............261
Sunglasses Storage...........144
Sun Roof..................144
Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag
..................38
Synthetic Engine Oil..........273
System, Navigation(Uconnect® gps)
...........183
Tachometer................160
Telescoping Steering Column. . . .120
Temperature Control, Automatic(ATC)
..................190
Temperature Gauge, EngineCoolant
.............165, 252
Tilt Steering Column..........120
Time Delay, Headlight.........113
Tires..................61, 224
Aging (Life of Tires).......230
Air Pressure.............224
Chains.................231
Compact Spare...........228
General Information.......224
High Speed.............226
Inflation Pressures.........225
Life of Tires.............230
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)
................232
Pressure Warning Light.....161
Radial.................226
Replacement.............230
Rotation...............232
Safety.................224
Snow Tires..............227
Spinning...............229
Trailer Towing...........245
Tread Wear Indicators......230
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight. . .244
Towing...................240
Behind a Motorhome.......250
Disabled Vehicle..........264
Guide.................243
Recreational.............250
Weight.................243
Towing Eyes...............262
Towing Vehicle Behind aMotorhome
..............250
Traction..................213
Traction Control.............219
Trailer Towing..............240
Cooling System Tips.......249
Hitches................249
Minimum Requirements.....244
Tips..................248
Trailer and Tongue Weight. . .244
Wiring.................246
Trailer Towing Guide.........243
Trailer Weight..............243
Transfer Case..............286
Fluid..................286
Transmission...............284
Automatic.......202, 207, 284
Fluid..............284, 301
Shifting................201
Transmitter Battery Service(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......19
Transmitter Programming(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......18
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry(RKE)
...................18
Transporting Pets.............58
Tread Wear Indicators.........230
Trip Odometer..............160
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).......27, 28
Trunk Release, Emergency.......28
Trunk Release Remote Control....27
Turn Signals...........115, 160
UCI Connector..............184
Underhood Fuses............290
Universal Child Seat PositionChart
...................50
321