light Lancia Thema 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam
(Bi-Xenon Headlamp) . . . . D3S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Turn Signal
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . PSY24WSV
Front Park Lamp . . . . . . . . LED(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Daytime Running Lamp . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp
(for versions/markets,
where provided) . . . . . . . . . . H11
Front Position Lamp . . . . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker Lamp . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Side Repeater Lamps . . . . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Side Marker
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Turn Signal Lamp . . WY21W
Rear Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . W16W
Center High Mount Stop
Lamp (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
LOW BEAM HEADLAMP,
HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP,
PARK/TURN LAMP, INNER
PARK LAMP, AND OUTER
PARK LAMP
High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)CAUTION!
Where possible, it is advisable to
have bulbs changed at a LANCIA
Dealership. Proper operation and
orientation of the external lights are
essential for driving safety and
complying with the law. The headlamps are a type of high
voltage discharge tube. High voltage
can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key re-
moved.
Because of this, you should
not attempt to service a headlamp
bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb
fails, take your vehicle to an au-
thorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at
the bulb sockets of HID headlamps
when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if
not serviced properly. See your au-
thorized dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped
with HID headlamps, when the
headlamps are turned on, there is
a blue hue to the lights. This di-
minishes and becomes more white
after approximately 10 seconds, as
the system charges.
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Standard Low Beam Headlamp,
High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn
Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, And
Outer Park LampCAUTION!
Where possible, it is advisable to
have bulbs changed at a LANCIA
Dealership. Proper operation and
orientation of the external lights are
essential for driving safety and
complying with the law.
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner
filter housing may be necessary
prior to replacing bulbs in the head-
lamp assembly on the driver side of
the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and
socket assembly counterclockwise,
and then pull it out of the headlamp
assembly.
3.
Disconnect the bulb from the socket
assembly and install the replacement
bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket as-
sembly into the headlamp assembly,
and then turn it clockwise.CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with
your fingers. Oil contamination will
severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily
surface, clean the bulb with rub-
bing alcohol.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
LAMPS
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner
filter housing may be necessary
prior to replacing bulbs in the head-
lamp assembly on the driver side of
the vehicle.
2. Remove plastic cap from the back
of the headlamp housing.
3. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of
the turn signal bulb socket and pull
straight out from the lamp. 4.
Install replacement bulb and con-
nector assembly straight into the lamp
until it locks in place.
5. Reinstall plastic cap to headlamp
assembly housing.
REAR TURN SIGNAL AND
BACKUP LAMPS
1. Open the trunk.
2.
Remove the trunk trim by removing
the grocery hook (using a T-20 torx
driver or similar tool), remove the fas-
tener, and pull back the weather strip.
3. Pull back the trunk liner to gain
access to the tail lamp wing nuts.
4. Remove the three wing nuts from
the back of the tail lamp assembly.
5. Pull the tail lamp assembly away
from the vehicle enough to access the
electrical connector.
6. Push the electrical connector lock-
ing tab to the side.
7.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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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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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check engine management system operation
(via diagnostic socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace spark plugs. 
Replace air filter cartridge. 
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
Inspect the front axle fluid – All Wheel Drive Models Only (#).  
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive Models
Only (##). 

(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 kkm or
48 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. (#) Change the front axle fluid at
72 kkm or 36 months and 144 kkm or
72 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.
(##) Change the transfer case fluid at
96 kkm or 48 months and 192 or
96 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.
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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