wipers Lancia Thema 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

 HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
 FOLDING REAR SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT (for versions/ markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
 PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE . . 102
 LINKING AND UNLINKING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER TO
MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
 MEMORY POSITION RECALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
 EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT (Available With Memory Seat Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . 104
 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  HEADLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
 AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
 HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS(Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
. . 105
 HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
 SMARTBEAM™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
 DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLs) . . . . . . 106
 ADAPTIVE BI-XENON HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS (for
versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . 106
 LIGHTS-ON REMINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
 FOG LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
 MULTIFUNCTION LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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 TURN SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
 LANE CHANGE ASSIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
 HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
 FLASH-TO-PASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
 COURTESY LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
 FRONT MAP/READING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . 108
 AMBIENT LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
 INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . . 110  INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . 110
 MIST FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
 WINDSHIELD WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
 HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS(Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
. . 111
 RAIN SENSING WIPERS (for versions/ markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
 HEADLIGHT WASHERS (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . . 112
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (for versions/markets, where
provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . 114
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Rotate the headlight switch clockwise
to the first detent for parking light
and instrument panel light operation.
Rotate the headlight switch to the sec-
ond detent for headlight, parking
light and instrument panel light op-
eration.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to am-
bient light levels. To turn the system
on, rotate the headlight switch coun-
terclockwise to the AUTO position.
When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This
means the headlights will stay on for
up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition into the OFF position. To turnthe automatic system off, move the
headlight switch out of the AUTO po-
sition.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before
the headlights will come on in the
automatic mode.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH
WIPERS (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the head-
lights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the headlight switch is placed in
the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wip-
ers are turned off if they were turned
on by this feature.
NOTE:
The Headlights On with Wipers
feature can be turned on or off us-
ing the Uconnect Touch™ System,
refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Set-
tings” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of
headlight illumination for up to
90 seconds (programmable) when
leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, place
the ignition in the OFF position while
the headlights are still on. Then, turn
off the headlights within 45 seconds.
The delay interval begins when the
headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights or parking
lights on, or place the ignition in ACC
or RUN, the system will cancel the
delay.
If you turn the headlights off before
the ignition, they will turn off in the
normal manner.
NOTE:
 The lights must be turned off
within 45 seconds of placing the
ignition in the OFF position to
activate this feature.
 The headlight delay time is pro- grammable using the Uconnect
Touch™ System, refer to
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in
Headlight Switch
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
AND WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the
windshield wipers and washer when
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
or ACC position. The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to the first detent, past the inter-
mittent settings for low-speed wiper
operation, or to the second detent past
the intermittent settings for high-
speed wiper operation.
CAUTION!
 Turn the windshield wipers offwhen driving through an auto-
matic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if
the wiper control is left in any
position other than off.
 In cold weather, always turn off
the wiper switch and allow the
wipers to return to the “Park” po-
sition before turning off the en-
gine. If the wiper switch is left on
and the wipers freeze to the wind-
shield, damage to the wiper motor
may occur when the vehicle is re-
started.
 Always remove any buildup of
snow that prevents the windshield
wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield
wiper control is turned off and the
blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper mo-
tor may occur.
INTERMITTENT WIPER
SYSTEM
Use the intermittent wiper when
weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the
first detent position, and then turn the
end of the lever to select the desired
delay interval. There are four delay
settings, which allow you to regulate
the wipe interval from a minimum of
one cycle every second to a maximum
of approximately 18 seconds between
cycles. The delay intervals will double
in duration when the vehicle speed is
16 km/h or less.
MIST FEATURE
Rotate the end of the lever downward
to the Mist position to activate a single
wipe cycle to clear off road mist or
spray from a passing vehicle. The
wipers will continue to operate until
you release the multifunction lever.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate
the washer pump; therefore, no
washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function
must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
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WINDSHIELD WASHERS
To use the washer, push the multi-
function lever inward (toward the
steering column) and hold it for as
long as washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper control is in the de-
lay range, the wipers will operate for
two wipe cycles after releasing the
lever and then resume the intermit-
tent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper is turned off, the
wipers will operate for three wipe
cycles and then turn off.WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision.
You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden ic-
ing of the windshield during freezing
weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.HEADLIGHTS ON WITH
WIPERS (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the head-
lights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the headlight switch is placed in
the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wip-
ers are turned off if they were turned
on by this feature.
The Headlights On with Wipers fea-
ture can be turned on and off using
the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer
to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
RAIN SENSING WIPERS
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This feature senses moisture on the
windshield and automatically acti-
vates the wipers for the driver. The
feature is especially useful for road
splash or over spray from the wind-
shield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to one of four settings to activate
this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be
adjusted with the multifunction lever.
Wiper delay position 1 is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is
the most sensitive. Setting 3 should be
used for normal rain conditions. Set-
tings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver
desires less wiper sensitivity. Settings
4 can be used if the driver desires
more sensitivity. The rain sense wip-
ers will automatically change between
an intermittent wipe, slow wipe and a
fast wipe depending on the amount of
moisture that is sensed on the wind-
shield. Place the wiper switch in the
OFF position when not using the sys-
tem.
The Rain Sensing feature can be
turned on and off using the Uconnect
Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
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NOTE:
 The Rain Sensing feature willnot operate when the wiper
speed is in the low or high posi-
tion.
 The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice
or dried salt water is present on
the windshield.
 Use of Rain­X® or products containing wax or silicone may
reduce rain sensor performance.
The Rain Sensing system has protec-
tive features for the wiper blades and
arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
 Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit
— The Rain Sensing feature will
not operate when the ignition is
placed in the RUN position, the ve-
hicle is stationary and the outside
temperature is below 0°C, unless
the wiper control on the multifunc-
tion lever is moved, the vehicle
speed becomes greater than 0 km/h
or the outside temperature rises
above freezing. 
Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain
Sensing feature will not operate
when the ignition is placed in the
RUN position, the transmission
shift lever is in the NEUTRAL po-
sition and the vehicle speed is less
than 8 km/h, unless the wiper con-
trol on the multifunction lever is
moved or the shift lever is moved
out of the NEUTRAL position.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The multifunction lever operates the
headlight washers when the ignition
switch is in the ON position and the
headlights are turned on. The multi-
function lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
To use the headlight washers, push
the multifunction lever inward (to-
ward the steering column) to the sec-
ond detent and release it. The head-
light washers will spray a timed high-
pressure spray of washer fluid onto
each headlight lens. In addition, the windshield washers will spray the
windshield and the windshield wipers
will cycle.
NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch
and headlights ON, the headlight
washers will operate on the first
spray of the windshield washer
and then every eleventh spray after
that.
TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or down-
ward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping control handle is located
below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
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 ParkView® Backup Camera (forversions/markets, where
provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ParkView® Rear Back Up Cam-
era that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of
your vehicle whenever the shift lever
is put into REVERSE. The image will
be displayed on the radio touchscreen
display along with a caution note to
“check entire surroundings” across
the top of the screen. After five sec-
onds, this note will disappear. The
ParkView® camera is located on the
rear of the vehicle above the rear Li-
cense plate. To make your selection,
touch the ParkView® Backup Cam-
era soft-key, until a check-mark ap-
pears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.  Rain Sensing Auto Wipers (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the sys-
tem will automatically activate the
windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your se-
lection, touch the Rain Sensing soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
 Hill Start Assist (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the Hill
Start Assist (HSA) system is active.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating”
for system function and operating in-
formation. To make your selection,
touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key,
until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-
key to return to the previous menu. Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the
following settings will be available.
 Headlight Off Delay (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the
driver can choose to have the head-
lights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To change the Headlight Off Delay
status touch the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-
key. Then touch the arrow back soft-
key.
 Headlight Illumination On Approach (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the
headlights will activate and remain on
for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the
doors are unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To
change the Illuminated Approach sta-
tus, touch the + or - soft-key to select
your desired time interval. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
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 Headlights With Wipers (forversions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, and the
headlight switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wip-
ers are turned on. The headlights will
also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by
this feature. To make your selection,
touch the Headlights With Wipers
soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back ar-
row soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
 Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the high
beam headlights will deactivate auto-
matically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, touch the Auto
High Beams soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch
the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ (for versions/markets,
where provided)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
 Daytime Running Lights (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the
headlights will turn on whenever the
engine is running. To make your se-
lection, touch the Daytime Running
Lights soft-key, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
 Steering Directed Lights (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the
headlights turn relative to a change in
direction of the steering wheel. To
make your selection, touch the Steer-
ing Directed Lights soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been se-
lected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu. Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-
key the following settings will be
available.
 Auto Unlock On Exit (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, all doors
will unlock when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL position and the
driver's door is opened. To make your
selection, touch the Auto Unlock On
Exit soft-key, until a check-mark ap-
pears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is
selected, only the driver's door will
unlock on the first press of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UN-
LOCK button. When 1st Press Of Key
Fob Unlocks is selected, you must
press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger's
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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 small
amount 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
LIGHTThe “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
driven several kilometers at speeds
greater than 48 km/h, see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and cor-
rected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” (located in the instru-
ment cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC
system becomes active. The “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” also flashes when TCS is ac-
tive. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins
to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt
your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
NOTE:
 The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light”
and the “ESC OFF Indicator
Light” come on momentarily
each time the ignition switch is
turned ON.
 Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON
even if it was turned off previ-
ously.
 The ESC system will make buzz- ing or clicking sounds when it is
active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC be-
comes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator
Light” indicates the Elec-
tronic Stability Control
(ESC) is off.
SYNCHRONIZING ESC
If the power supply is inter-
rupted (battery disconnected
or discharged), the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indi-
cator Light” may illuminate with the
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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, theparts 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
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.
Access Door
Filter Access Cover
A/C Air Filter
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