2014 Lancia Thema fuel additives

knock at high speeds can cause dam-
age, and immediate service is re-
quired. Poor quality gasoline can
cause problems such as hard starting,
stalling, and hesitations. If you expe-
rience these symptoms, try another
brand of gasoline before considering
service for the vehicle.
Over 40 auto manufacturers world-
wide have issued and endorsed con-
sistent gasoline specifications (the
Worldwide Fuel Charter, WWFC)
which define fuel properties necessary
to deliver enhanced emissions, perfor-
mance, and durability for your ve-
hicle. The manufacturer recommends
the use of gasoline that meets the
WWFC specifications if they are
available.
Besides using unleaded gasoline with
the proper octane rating, gasolines
that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended.
Using gasolines that have these addi-
tives may help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain ve-
hicle performance.Poor quality gasoline can cause prob-
lems such as hard starting, stalling
and stumble. If you experience these
problems, try another brand of gaso-
line before considering service for the
vehicle.
Methanol
(Methyl) is used in a variety of con-
centrations when blended with un-
leaded gasoline. You may find fuels
containing 3% or more methanol
along with other alcohols called cosol-
vents.
Problems that result from using
methanol/gasoline blends are not the
responsibility of the manufacturer.
While MTBE is an oxygenate made
from Methanol, it does not have the
negative effects of Methanol.
CAUTION!
Do not use gasolines containing
Methanol. Use of these blends may
result in starting and drivability
problems and may damage critical
fuel system components.Ethanol
The manufacturer recommends that
your vehicle be operated on fuel con-
taining no more than 10% ethanol.
Purchasing your fuel from a reputable
supplier may reduce the risk of ex-
ceeding this 10% limit and/or of re-
ceiving fuel with abnormal properties.
It should also be noted that an in-
crease in fuel consumption should be
expected when using ethanol-blended
fuels, due to the lower energy content
of ethanol. Problems that result from
using methanol/gasoline or E-85
ethanol blends are not the responsibil-
ity of the manufacturer. While MTBE
is an oxygenate made from Methanol,
it does not have the negative effects of
Methanol.
CAUTION!
Use of fuel with Ethanol content
higher than 10% may result in en-
gine malfunction, starting and op-
erating difficulties, and materials
degradation. These adverse effects
could result in permanent damage
to your vehicle.
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Clean Air Gasoline
Many gasolines are now being
blended to contribute to cleaner air,
especially in those areas where air
pollution levels are high. These new
blends provide a cleaner burning fuel
and some are referred to as reformu-
lated gasoline.
The manufacturer supports these ef-
forts toward cleaner air. You can help
by using these blends as they become
available.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Man-
ganese Tricarbonyl) is a manganese
containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase
octane. Gasoline blended with MMT
provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane
number without MMT. Gasoline
blended with MMT reduces spark
plug life and reduces emission system
performance in some vehicles. The
manufacturer recommends that gaso-
line without MMT be used in your
vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline
may not be indicated on the gasolinepump; therefore, you should ask your
gasoline retailer whether or not his/
her gasoline contains MMT.
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States
is required to contain effective deter-
gent additives. Use of additional de-
tergents or other additives is not
needed under normal conditions and
they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add
anything to the fuel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
— DIESEL ENGINES
This vehicle must only use pre-
mium diesel fuel that meets the
requirements of EN 590. Biodiesel
blends that meet EN 590 may also
be used.
CAUTION!
The manufacturer requires that
you must fuel this vehicle with Ul-
tra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and
prohibits the use of Low Sulfur
Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sul-
fur maximum) to avoid damage to
the emissions control system.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a
fuel blending agent. They can be
unstable under certain conditions
and hazardous or explosive when
mixed with diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free
of water. To prevent fuel system
trouble, have the accumulated water
drained from the fuel/water separator
using the fuel/water separator drain
provided. If you buy good quality fuel
and follow the cold weather advice
above, fuel conditioners should not be
required in your vehicle. If available
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About Your Brakes...........216
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System). . .217
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control)
...........125
Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze)
..............281
Adding Fuel...............239
Adding Washer Fluid.........277
Additives, Fuel..............238
Adjustable Pedals............122
Airbag.................38, 43
Airbag Deployment...........44
Airbag Light.......42, 45, 60, 162
Airbag Maintenance...........45
Airbag, Side...........40, 41, 43
Airbag, Window(Side Curtain)
........40, 41, 43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)
............274
Air Conditioner Maintenance. . . .275
Air Conditioning Filter.....192, 276
Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . .275
Air Conditioning System. . .190, 275
Air Pressure, Tires...........225
Alarm Light...............164
Alarm System(Security Alarm)
.........15, 16
All Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .213, 286
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...7
Antifreeze(Engine Coolant)
. . .280, 281, 299
Disposal...............282
Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS)
..............217, 219
Anti-Lock Warning Light......164
Assist, Hill Start.............222
Auto Down Power Windows......26
Automatic Dimming Mirror......70
Automatic Door Locks.........22
Automatic Headlights.........112
Automatic Oil Change Indicator. .171
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC)
..................190
Automatic Transmission. . .202, 207,
284, 285, 286
Adding Fluid.....285, 286, 301
Autostick...............211
Fluid and Filter Changes. .285, 286
Fluid Change........285, 286
Fluid Level Check.........285
Fluid Type..............301
Gear Ranges.............203
Special Additives..........285
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode
..................206
Autostick.................211
Auto Unlock, Doors...........22
Auto Up Power Windows........26
Axle Fluid.................301
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid). . . .301
Battery...................274
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE)
..................19
Location...............274
Belts, Seat...............31, 60
Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . .276
Brake Assist System..........219
Brake Control System,Electronic
...............219
Brake Fluid................301
Brake, Parking..............216
Brakes...................283
Brake System...............283
Anti-Lock (ABS)..........217
Fluid Check.........283, 301
Master Cylinder..........283
Parking................216
Warning Light...........163
Brake/Transmission Interlock. . . .202
Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle
..................58
Brightness, Interior Lights......117
Bulb Replacement........296, 297
Bulbs, Light.............61, 296
314

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
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