engine coolant Lancia Thema 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

quality water will reduce the amount
of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.Please note that it is the owner's respon-
sibility to maintain the proper level of
protection against freezing according to
the temperatures occurring in the area
where the vehicle is operated.NOTE: Mixing engine coolant
(antifreeze) types will decrease the
life of the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) and will require more fre-
quent engine coolant (antifreeze)
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to
prevent loss of engine coolant (anti-
freeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery
bottle.The cap should be inspected and
cleaned if there is any accumulation of
foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
 The warning words “DO NOTOPEN HOT” on the cooling sys-
tem pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine cool-
ant (antifreeze) when the engine
is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an over-
heated engine. Heat causes pres-
sure to build up in the cooling
system. To prevent scalding or in-
jury, do not remove the pressure
cap while the system is hot or
under pressure.
 Do not use a pressure cap other
than the one specified for your
vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal.
Check with your local authorities to
determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by
animals or children, do not store
ethylene glycol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child or pet,
seek emergency assistance immedi-
ately. Clean up any ground spills im-
mediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method for determining that
the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the
coolant in the bottle should be be-
tween the ranges indicated on the
bottle.
The radiator normally remains com-
pletely full, so there is no need to
remove the radiator cap unless check-
ing for engine coolant (antifreeze)
freeze point or replacing engine cool-
ant (antifreeze). Advise your service
attendant of this. As long as the en-
gine operating temperature is satis-
factory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
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Points To Remember
NOTE: When the vehicle is
stopped after a few kilometers of
operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine
compartment. This is normally a
result of moisture from rain, or
high humidity accumulating on
the radiator and being vaporized
when the thermostat opens, allow-
ing hot engine coolant (antifreeze)
to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine com-
partment shows no evidence of radia-
tor or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dis-
sipate.
 Do not overfill the coolant recoverybottle.
Check engine coolant (antifreeze)
freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery
bottle must also be protected against
freezing.
 If frequent engine coolant (anti- freeze) additions are required, or if
the level in the coolant recovery
bottle does not drop when the en-
gine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure tested for leaks.
Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze)
concentration at 50% engine coolant
(antifreeze) (minimum) and dis-
tilled water for proper corrosion pro-
tection of your engine, which con-
tains aluminum components. Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
 Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air
conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
 Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If re-
placement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsat-
isfactory engine coolant (anti-
freeze) performance, poor gas mile-
age, and increased emissions. BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to assure brake system per-
formance, all brake system compo-
nents should be inspected periodi-
cally. Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result
in abnormally high brake tempera-
tures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would
not have your full braking capacity
in an emergency.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
(Continued)
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines 72 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6 Liter Engine 5.6 Liters
3.0L Diesel Engine 9.2 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6 Liter Engine 9.5 Liters
3.0L Diesel Engine 12 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
ENGINE
Component Fluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Engine Coolant* Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on inhibited monoethyl
glycol with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications, FIAT Classification 9.55523 (PARAFLU UP Contractual
Technical Reference N° F101.M01. Cooling circuit usage percentage:
50% water 50% PARAFLU UP **)
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535–CR1, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual
Technical Reference N° F042.F11)
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.        
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.        
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.).        
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.        
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.        
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.        
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).        
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.        
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.        
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(brakes, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).        
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 Power Steering Fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition; operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level. Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;
 short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
 engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;  visually inspect conditions of: en-
gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
 visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.        
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.        
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.).        
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.        
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.        
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.        
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).        
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.        
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.        
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(brakes, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).        
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.  
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check engine management system operation
(via diagnostic socket).        
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace fuel filter.  
Replace accessory drive belt/s. 
Replace air filter cartridge.  
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 100 kkm o
60 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving,
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing
(**) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months. Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 Power Steering Fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 power steering fluid;

tire inflation pressure and condition;
 operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
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About Your Brakes. . . . . . . . . . .213
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . .214
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . .121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . .279
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 43
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . .43
Airbag Light . . . . . . .41, 45, 57, 160
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .44
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . .38, 41, 42, 43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . .38, 41, 43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . .275
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . .277
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . .189, 277
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . .277
Air Conditioning System . . .188, 277
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . .228
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . .210, 287Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
. . .7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . .282, 302
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . .214, 216
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . .161
Assist, Hill Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . .25
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . .67
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . .109
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . .168
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Automatic Transmission . . .200, 204,
286, 287
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . .287, 304
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . .287
Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . .286
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .286, 304
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . .286
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Auto Unlock, Doors
. . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . .25
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) . . . .304
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . . .19
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 57
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . .278
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . .216
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . .214
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . .285, 304
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . .285
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .160
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . .200
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . .113
320

Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . .298, 299
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 298
Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Caps, Filler Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . .283
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . .56
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . .150
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . .150
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . .159
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . .56
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Child Restraint . . . . . .46, 50, 52, 53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .239
Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . .279
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Coin Holder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . .196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .230
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . .171
Connector UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Universal Consumer
Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . . .182
Conserving Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . .140
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .282
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . .302
Coolant Level . . . . . . . .281, 283
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . .283
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . .282
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Points to Remember . . . . . . .284
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . .282, 302
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .288 Cruise Control (Speed Control)
. . .121
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . .147, 290
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . .45
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Deck Lid, Emergency Release . . . . .27
Deck Lid, Power Release . . . . . . . .26
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . .151
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . .57, 187
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . .115
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . .273
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . .112
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .283
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . .21
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water . . . . .211
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . .145
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . .151
321

Electric Remote Mirrors. . . . . . . . .68
Electronic Brake Control System . .216
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . .216
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . .216
Traction Control System . . . . .216
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . .120, 121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . .138, 163
Emergency Deck Lid Release . . . . .27
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . .262
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .254
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . .27
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Break-In Recommendations . . .55
Compartment . . . . . . . .271, 272
Compartment
Identification . . . . . . . .271, 272
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .281, 302
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . .56
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . .196 Flooded, Starting
. . . . . . . . .196
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . .238
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274, 302
Oil Change Interval . . . .168, 274
Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Oil Selection . . . . .274, 275, 302
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . .162
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . .17
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . .45
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . .56
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . .56, 280
Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . .67
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . .160
Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Air Conditioning . . . . . .189, 277
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .275, 302 Flashers
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . .254
Turn Signal . . . . . . .58, 112, 158
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . .196
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Fluid Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . .287
Automatic Transmission . . . . .286
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . .281
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Fog Lights, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Forward Collision Warning . .132, 166
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .262
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238, 240
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . .160
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
322