Lancia Thema 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

or improvements in its products with-
out imposing any obligations upon it-
self to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
The Owner's Manual illustrates and
describes the features that are stan-
dard or available as extra cost op-
tions. Therefore, some of the equip-
ment and accessories in this
publication may not appear on your
vehicle.
NOTE: Be sure to read the Own-
er's Manual first before driving
your vehicle and before attaching
or installing parts/accessories or
making other modifications to the
vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts
and accessories from various manu-
facturers available on the market, the
manufacturer cannot be certain that
the driving safety of your vehicle will
not be impaired by the attachment orinstallation of such parts. Even if such
parts are officially-approved (for ex-
ample, by a general operating permit
for the part or by constructing the
part in an officially approved design),
or if an individual operating permit
was issued for the vehicle after the
attachment or installation of such
parts, it cannot be implicitly assumed
that the driving safety of your vehicle
is unimpaired. Therefore, neither ex-
perts nor official agencies are liable.
The manufacturer only assumes re-
sponsibility when parts, which are ex-
pressly authorized or recommended
by the manufacturer, are attached or
installed at an authorized dealer. The
same applies when modifications to
the original condition are subse-
quently made on the manufacturer's
vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part
that the manufacturer did not supply.
Nor do they cover the cost of anyrepairs or adjustments that might be
caused or needed because of the in-
stallation or use of non-manufacturer
parts, components, equipment, mate-
rials, or additives. Nor do your war-
ranties cover the costs of repairing
damage or conditions caused by any
changes to your vehicle that do not
comply with the manufacturers speci-
fications.
Original parts and accessories and
other products approved by the
manufacturer, including qualified
advice, are available at your autho-
rized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember
that your authorized dealer knows
your vehicle best, has the factory-
trained technicians and genuine
parts, and is interested in your satis-
faction.
Copyright
© FIAT Group Automo-
biles S.p.A.
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HOW TO USE THIS
MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to de-
termine which section contains the
information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle
depends on the items of equipment
ordered, certain descriptions and illus-
trations may differ from yourvehicle's
equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this
Owner's Manual contains a complete
listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a de-
scription of the symbols that may be
used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner's Manual:
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WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains
WARNINGSagainst operating proce-
dures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAU-
TIONS against procedures that could
result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owners
Manual, you may miss important in-
formation. Observe all Warnings and
Cautions.
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is on the left front corner of the
instrument panel. The VIN is visible
from outside of the vehicle through
the windshield. The VIN is also lo-
cated on the right front strut tower
inside the engine compartment and
printed on a label that is affixed to the
left rear C-Pillar. VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS/
ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to
this vehicle could seriously affect its
roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in seri-
ous injury or death.
VIN LocationVIN LocationVIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING
YOUR VEHICLE
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  KEYLESS IGNITION NODE (KIN) . . . . . . . . . . .12
 KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
 IGNITION OR ACCESSORY ON MESSAGE . . . . .13
 SENTRY KEY® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
 REPLACEMENT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
 CUSTOMER KEY PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . .14
 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 REARMING OF THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 TO ARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 TO DISARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
 PREMIUM SECURITY SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . .16
 TO ARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
 TO DISARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
 SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE. . . . .17
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . .17
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 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . .18 TO UNLOCK THE DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
 TO LOCK THE DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
 TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
 TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . .19
 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
 DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
 MANUAL DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
 POWER DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
 CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCKSYSTEM — REAR DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
 KEYLESS ENTER­N­GO™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
 WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
 POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
 WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
 TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . .27
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
 LAP/SHOULDER BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
 LAP/SHOULDER BELT UNTWISTINGPROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
 SEAT BELTS IN PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
 AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR MODE (ALR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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 SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
 ACTIVE HOOD SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . .33
 ENHANCED SEAT BELT USE REMINDER SYSTEM (BeltAlert®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
 SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN . . . . . .36
 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . . .41
 CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . .55
 Additional Requirements For Diesel Engine . . . .55
 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
 Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR
KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition
system. This system consists of a KeyFob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Ignition
Node (KIN).Keyless Enter­N­Go™ Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Key-
less Enter­N­Go™ feature, (refer to
"Keyless Enter-N-Go" in "Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle"
for further information).
KEYLESS IGNITION NODE
(KIN)
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in
the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has
four operating positions, three of
which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positionsare OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The
fourth position is START. During start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE: In case the ignition switch
does not change with the push of a
button, the RKE transmitter (Key
Fob) may have a low or dead bat-
tery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side
(side opposite of the emergency
key) of the Key Fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the
ignition switch.
KEY FOB
The Key Fob also contains the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and
an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry
into the vehicle should the battery in
the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking the
glove box. You can keep the emergency
key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the
mechanical latch on the back of the
Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your
other hand.NOTE:
You can insert the double-
sided emergency key into the lock
cylinders with either side up.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
Emergency Key Removal
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IGNITION OR ACCESSORY
ON MESSAGE
Opening the driver's door when the
ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not
running), a chime will sound to re-
mind you to cycle the ignition to OFF.
In addition to the chime, the ignition
or accessory on message will display
in the cluster.
NOTE:
With the Uconnect Touch™
system, the power window switches,
radio, power sunroof (for versions/
markets, where provided), and
power outlets will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
cycled to the OFF position. Opening
either front door will cancel this fea-
ture. The time for this feature is pro-
grammable. Refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
 When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the
vehicle and lock your vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle.
 Allowing children to be in a ve- hicle unattended is dangerous
for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the park-
ing brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
 Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not
leave Keyless Enter­N­Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals
inside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to
thieves. Always remove the Key
Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition
OFF and lock all doors when leav-
ing the vehicle unattended.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System
prevents unauthorized vehicle oper-
ation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
and a RF receiver to prevent unau-
thorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only Key Fobs that are programmed
to the vehicle can be used to start and
operate the vehicle.After placing the ignition in the ON/
RUN position, the Vehicle Security
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Light will turn on for three seconds for
a bulb check. If the light remains on
after the bulb check, it indicates that
there is a problem with the electronics.
This condition will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.If the Vehicle Security Light turns
on during normal vehicle operation
(vehicle running for longer than
10 seconds), it indicates that there is a
fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as
soon as possible by an authorized
dealer.
All of the Key Fobs provided with
your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle electronics.
REPLACEMENT KEYS
NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are
programmed to the vehicle elec-
tronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a Key
Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any
other vehicle.
CAUTION!
 Always remove the Key Fobsfrom the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
 For vehicles equipped with Key- less Enter­N­Go™, always re-
member to place the ignition in
the OFF position.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be per-
formed at an authorized dealer, this
procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electron-
ics. A blank Key Fob is one that has
never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry
Key® Immobilizer System ser-
viced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs
with you to the authorized dealer.
CUSTOMER KEY
PROGRAMMING
Programming Key Fobs or RKE
transmitters may be performed at an
authorized dealer. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sentry Key® operates on a carrier
frequency of 433.92 MHz. The Sentry
Key® Immobilizer system will be used
in the following European countries,
which apply Directive 1999/5/EC:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian
Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Yugoslavia, and United
Kingdom.Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
 This device may not cause harmful
interference.
 This device must accept any inter- ference that may be received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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