reset Lancia Thema 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
NOTE:
In cases where the instrument
cluster message indicates the
transmission may not re-engage
after engine shutdown, perform
this procedure only in a desired
location (preferably, at your au-
thorized dealer).
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK,
if possible.
3. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If
the problem is no longer detected, the
transmission will return to normal op-
eration.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be
reset, we recommend that you visit
your authorized dealer at yourearliest possible convenience.
Your authorized dealer has diag-
nostic equipment to determine if
the problem could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset,
authorized dealer service is required.
FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – 3.0L
DIESEL ENGINE
The shift lever position display (lo-
cated in the instrument panel cluster)
indicates the transmission gear range.
You must press the brake pedal to
move the shift lever out of the PARK
position (refer to “Brake/
Transmission Shift Interlock System”
in this section). To drive, move the
shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL
to the DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled trans-
mission provides a precise shift sched-
ule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first
few shifts on a new vehicle may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will de-
velop within a few hundred kilome-
ters.Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or RE-
VERSE should be done only after the
accelerator pedal is released and the
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep
your foot on the brake pedal when
moving the shift lever between these
gears.
The transmission shift lever has only
PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and
DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts
can be made using the “AutoStick®”
shift control (refer to “AutoStick®” in
this section). Moving the shift lever to
the left or right (-/+) while in the
DRIVE position will manually select
the transmission gear, and will display
that gear in the instrument cluster as
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Shift Lever
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mode (refer to “AutoStick®” in this
section) to select a lower gear. Under
these conditions, using a lower gear
will improve performance and extend
transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat buildup.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal condi-
tions. If a condition is detected that
could result in transmission damage,
Transmission Limp Home Mode is ac-
tivated. In this mode, the transmis-
sion remains in the current gear until
the vehicle is brought to a stop. After
the vehicle has stopped, the transmis-
sion will remain in second gear re-
gardless of which forward gear is se-
lected. PARK, REVERSE, and
NEUTRAL will continue to operate.
The Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) may be illuminated. Limp
Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
driven to an authorized dealer for ser-
vice without damaging the transmis-
sion.In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If
the problem is no longer detected, the
transmission will return to normal op-
eration.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be
reset, we recommend that you visit
your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience.
Your authorized dealer has diag-
nostic equipment to determine if
the problem could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset,
authorized dealer service is required.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes
an electronically controlled Overdrive(fifth gear). The transmission will au-
tomatically shift into the Overdrive
gear if the following conditions are
present:
 the shift lever is in the DRIVE po-
sition,
 vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
 the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
AUTOSTICK®
AutoStick® is a driver-interactive
transmission feature that offers
manual gear shifting to provide you
with more control of the vehicle.
AutoStick® allows you to maximize
engine braking, eliminate undesirable
upshifts and downshifts, and improve
overall vehicle performance.
This system can also provide you with
more control during passing, city
driving, cold slippery conditions,
mountain driving, trailer towing, and
many other situations.
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To Reset The Manual Park Re-
lease:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the
lever, on the rear side) rearward
(away from the lever) to unlatch the
lever.2. Rotate the Manual Park Release
lever forward and down, to its original
position, until the locking tab snaps
into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap
to confirm that the lever is locked in
its stowed position.4. Tuck the tether strap into the base
of the console. Reinstall the console
storage bin.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
 Transmission in
NEUTRAL
 48 km/h maxspeed
 24 km maxdistance (5-speed trans)
 48 km maxdistance (8-speed trans)
Wheel Lift
Front
Rear OK
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is
required to prevent damage to your
vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose,
following equipment manufacturer’s
instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other
towing device to main structural
members of the vehicle, not to bum-
pers or associated brackets. State and
local laws applying to vehicles under
tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wip-
ers, defrosters, etc.) while being
towed, the ignition must be in the
ON/RUN position, not the ACC posi-
tion.
If the
vehicle's battery is discharged,
see “Shift Lever Override” in “What
To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic trans-
mission out of the PARK position for
towing.
CAUTION!
 Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Damage to the fas-
cia will occur.
 When securing the vehicle to a
flatbed truck, do not attach to
front or rear suspension compo-
nents. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubri-
cant is used in the transmission to
assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturer’s rec-
ommended transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid be
maintained at the prescribed level us-
ing the recommended fluid. No
chemical flushes should be used in
any transmission; only the approved
lubricant may be used.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
is an engineered product and its per-
formance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the trans-
mission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid
in detecting fluid leaks. In addition,
avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can
damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Fluid Level Check
Regular automatic transmission fluid
level checks are not required. For this
reason, the dipstick is omitted.
If you notice fluid loss or transmission
malfunction, have your authorized
dealer check the transmission fluid
level.
CAUTION!
 Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur er's recom-
mended fluid may cause deterio-
ration in transmission shift qual-
ity and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission
fluid other than that recom-
mended by the manufacturer will
require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”
in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information.
 The fluid level is preset at the
factory and it does not require
adjustment under normal operat-
ing conditions. If a transmission
fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe
damage to the transmission may
occur. Your authorized dealer has
the proper tools to adjust the fluid
level accurately.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE – GASOLINE
ENGINE
The Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this manual must be done at
the times or mileages specified to pro-
tect your vehicle warranty and ensure
the best vehicle performance and reli-
ability. More frequent maintenance
may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving. In-
spection and service should also be
done anytime a malfunction is sus-
pected.
The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles “Oil
Change Required” will be displayed
in the EVIC and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
The oil change indicator message will
illuminate approximately 11 200 km
after the most recent oil change was
performed. Have your vehicle ser-
viced as soon as possible, within
800 km.
NOTE:
 The oil change indicator mes-
sage will not monitor the time
since the last oil change. Change
your vehicles oil if it has been
12 months since your last oil
change even if the oil change in-
dicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.  Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed
12 000 km or 12 months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the
oil change indicator message after
completing the scheduled oil change.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Flush and replace the engine coolant (or at 60 months). 
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.        
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Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . 19
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . 20
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . 219
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . 46,47
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . 262
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . 260
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . 257
Maintenance Schedule . . . 290,293
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . 257
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . 271 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . 271
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . 269
Memory Feature (Memory
Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Memory Seats and Radio . . . . 101
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . 166
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . 63
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . 64
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . 64 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Modifications/Alterations,
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Multi-Function Control
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Navigation System
(Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . 134,177
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . 50
Occupant Restraints . . . . 25,37,40
Occupant Restraints
(Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,37,39
Octane Rating, Gasoline
(Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,284
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Oil Change Indicator . . . . 154,164
Oil Change Indicator,
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,164
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 258,284 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Change Interval . . . . . . 164,258 Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,284
Materials Added to . . . . . . . 259
Recommendation . . 258,259,283
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Onboard Diagnostic System . . 257
Operating Precautions . . . . . . 257
Operator Manual (Owner's
Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 63
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . 202
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . 135
Overheating, Engine . . . . 159,240
Owner's Manual (Operator
Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . 129
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . 114
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power
Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . 24
Distribution Center
(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,276
303

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,138
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . 285
Pregnant Women and Seat
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . 16
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Radiator Cap (Coolant
Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . 177
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . 180
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . 179
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . 111
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . 129 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . 145
Rear Window Features . . . . . . 145
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . 41
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . 237
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . 107
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . 16
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . 24
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . 280
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . 257
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . 217
Resetting Oil Change
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,164
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . 25
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . 248
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . 51
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . 53
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . 51
Schedule, Maintenance . . 290,293Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . 274
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . 32
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 25,26,51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . 33
Child Restraint . . . . . . 42,45,49
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,27
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Operating Instructions . . . . . 27
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . 29
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . 99
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . 96
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . 101
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 266,284
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . 13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . 14
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . 14
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