towing Lancia Thema 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/TransmissionFrontal AreaMax. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L Automatic 2.04 sq m 1 725 kg86 kg
3.0L Diesel Automatic 2.97 sq m 1 996 kg100 kg
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo,
and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the “Tire and Loading Information” placard. Refer to
“Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
TRAILER AND TONGUE
WEIGHT
Always load a trailer with 60% to
65% of the weight in the front of the
trailer. This places 5% of the Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow
hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced
over the wheels or heavier in the rear
can cause the trailer to sway severely
side to side which will cause loss of
control of the vehicle and trailer. Fail-
ure to load trailers heavier in front is
the cause of many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue
weight stamped on your bumper or
trailer hitch. Consider the following items when
computing the weight on the rear axle
of the vehicle:
 The tongue weight of the trailer.
 The weight of any other type of
cargo or equipment put in or on
your vehicle.  The weight of the driver and all
passengers.
NOTE: Remember that every-
thing put into or on the trailer adds
to the load on your vehicle. Also,
additional factory-installed op-
tions or dealer-installed options
must be considered as part of the
total load on your vehicle. Refer to
the “Tire and Loading Informa-
tion” placard for the maximum
combined weight of occupants and
cargo for your vehicle.
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TOWING REQUIREMENTS
To promote proper break-in of your
new vehicle drivetrain components
the following guidelines are recom-
mended:CAUTION!
 Do not tow a trailer at all duringthe first 805 km the new vehicle is
driven. The engine, axle or other
parts could be damaged.
 Then, during the first 805 km
that a trailer is towed, do not
drive over 80 km/h and do not
make starts at full throttle. This
helps the engine and other parts
of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an in-
jury collision. Follow these guide-
lines to make your trailer towing as
safe as possible:
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WARNING!(Continued)
 Make certain that the load is se- cured in the trailer and it will not
shift during travel. When traile-
ring cargo that is not fully se-
cured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the
driver to control. You could lose
control of your vehicle and have a
collision.
 When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your ve-
hicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor per-
formance, or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steer-
ing, suspension, chassis structure,
or tires.
Safety chains must always be used
between your vehicle and trailer.
Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the ve-
hicle hitch. Cross the chains under
the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.
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WARNING! (Continued)
 Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When
parking, apply the parking brake
on the tow vehicle. Put the tow
vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. Always, block or "chock"
the trailer wheels.
 GCWR must not be exceeded.
 Total weight must be distrib-
uted between the tow vehicle
and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not
exceeded:
1. Max loading as defined on the
“Tire and Loading Information”
placard.
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4.
Tongue weight rating for the
trailer hitch utilized. (This re-
quirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15%
range of tongue weight as a per-
centage of total trailer weight.)
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Towing Requirements – Tires
– Do not attempt to tow a trailerwhile using a compact spare tire.
– Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory
operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in
“Starting and Operating” for infor-
mation on tire pressures and for
proper tire inflation procedures.
–Check the trailer tires for proper tire
inflation pressures before trailer
usage.– Check for signs of tire wear or vis- ible tire damage before towing a
trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Op-
erating” for information on tread
wear indicators and for the proper
inspection procedure.
– When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Start-
ing and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for the
proper tire replacement proce-
dures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not in-
crease the vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limits. Towing Requirements – Trailer
Brakes
– Do
notinterconnect the hydraulic
brake system or vacuum system of
your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate brak-
ing and possible personal injury.
–
An electronically actuated trailer
brake controller is required when
towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic
surge actuated brake system, an
electronic brake controller is not
required.–Trailer brakes are recommended for
trailers over 454 kg and required for
trailers in excess of 907 kg.CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than
454 kg loaded, it should have its
own brakes, and they should be of
adequate capacity. Failure to do
this could lead to accelerated brake
wear, higher brake pedal effort, and
longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
 Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic brake
lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You
might not have brakes when you
need them and could have a col-
lision.
Towing any trailer will increase
your stopping distance. When
towing, you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer
Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regard-
less of the trailer size, stoplights and
turn signals on the trailer are required
for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include
a 7-pin or a 13-pin wiring harness.
Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector.
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Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
5 Right Rear Position,
Side Marker
Lights, and
Rear Regis-
tration Plate
Illumination
Device. b Brown
6 Stoplights Red
7 Left Rear Position,
Side Marker
Lights, and
Rear Regis-
tration Plate
Illumination
Device. b Black
8 Reverse lights Red/ Black
9
Permanent
Power Supply
(+12V)
Brown/
White
10
Power Supply
Controlled
by Ignition
Switch (+12V)
Red
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
11 a Return for Contact
(Pin) 10 White
12 Reserve for Future Allo-
cation Red/
Blue
13 a Return for Contact
(Pin) 9 White
Note: The allocation pin 12 has
been changed from “Coding for
coupled Trailer” to “Reserve for
Future Allocation.”
a The three return circuits shall not
be connected electrically in the
trailer.
b The rear position registration
plate illumination device shall be
connected such that no light of the
device has a common connection
with both pins 5 and 7. TOWING TIPS
Before setting out on a trip, practice
turning, stopping, and backing up the
trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected
when towing. The transmission con-
trols include an adaptive drive strat-
egy to avoid frequent shifting when
towing. However, if frequent shifting
does occur while in DRIVE, use
the AutoStick® shift control (for
versions/markets, where provided) to
manually select a lower gear.
NOTE: Selecting a lower gear
while operating the vehicle under
heavy loading conditions will im-
prove performance and extend
transmission life by reducing ex-
cessive shifting and heat buildup.
This action will also provide better
engine braking.
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If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for
more than 45 minutes of continuous
operation, then change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter as speci-
fied for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing.” Refer to the “Mainte-
nance Schedule” for the proper main-
tenance intervals.
Electronic Speed Control
 Do not use in hilly terrain or withheavy loads.
 When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater
than 16 km/h, disengage until you
can get back to cruising speed.
 Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel
efficiency.
AutoStick® (for versions/markets,
where provided)
– When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the highest gear that
allows for adequate performance
and avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “4” if the de-
sired speed can be maintained.
Choose “3” or “2” if needed to
maintain the desired speed.
– To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous driving at high
RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as nec-
essary to avoid extended driving at
high RPM. Return to a higher gear
or vehicle speed when grade and
road conditions allow.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and
transmission overheating, take the
following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of
time, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily. TRAILER HITCH
ATTACHING POINTS
Your vehicle will require extra equip-
ment to tow a trailer safely and effi-
ciently. The trailer tow hitch must be
attached to your vehicle using the
provided attaching points on the ve-
hicle's frame. Refer to the following
chart to determine the accurate at-
taching points. Other equipment,
such as trailer sway controls and
braking equipment, trailer equalizing
(leveling) equipment and low profile
mirrors, may also be required or
strongly recommended.
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Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching PointsAnd Overhang Dimensions
A 638.9 mm
B 746.1 mm
C 831.1 mm
D (maximum
overhang) 1161.5 mm
E 535.3 mm
F 520.3 mm RECREATIONAL
TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational towing (with all four
wheels on the ground, or using a tow
dolly) is
NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this ve-
hicle (behind another vehicle) is on a
vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of
the above requirements can cause
severe transmission damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
 TIREFIT KIT (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
 TIREFIT STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
 TIREFIT KIT COMPONENTS AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
 TIREFIT USAGE PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .256
 SEALING A TIRE WITH TIREFIT. . . . . . . . . . .257
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
 PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP-START . . . . . . . . .261
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . .261
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
 TOW EYES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . .266  Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
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NOTE: Press the "ESC Off"
switch, to place the Electronic Sta-
bility Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking
the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And
Operating” for further informa-
tion.Once the vehicle has been
freed, press the "ESC Off" switch
again to restore "ESC On" mode.CAUTION!
 When “rocking” a stuck vehicleby shifting between DRIVE and
REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 24 km/h, or
drivetrain damage may result.
 Revving the engine or spinning
the wheels too fast may lead to
transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the
tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 48 km/h while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be danger-
ous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires.
A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 48 km/h or for
longer than 30 seconds continu-
ously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
TOW EYES
Your vehicle is equipped with tow
eyes, which are mounted in the front
and the rear.CAUTION!
Tow eyes are for emergency use
only, to rescue a vehicle stranded
off road. Do not use tow eyes for
tow truck hookup or highway tow-
ing. You could damage your ve-
hicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle; chains
may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pull-
ing with tow eyes. Tow straps and
chains may break, causing serious
injury.
SHIFT LEVER
OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED
TRANSMISSION
If a malfunction occurs and the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the
PARK position, you can use the fol-
lowing procedure to temporarily
move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the rubber liner from the
storage tray (located next to the
shifter on the center console).
4. Press and maintain firm pressure
on the brake pedal.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLETowing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
 Transmission inNEUTRAL
 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 (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the
ignition must be in the ON/RUN posi-
tion, not the ACC position.
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 the
front or rear suspension compo-
nents. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
 Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to
the bumper fascia and transmis-
sion may result.
 The manufacturer does not rec- ommend towing this vehicle using
a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
The manufacturer does not recom-
mend that you tow this vehicle on a
tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
The manufacturer recommends tow-
ing your vehicle with all four wheels
OFF the ground using a flatbed.
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If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is operable, the
vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
 The shift lever must be in NEU-TRAL.
 The distance to be traveled must not exceed 24 km for 5-speed
transmission, or 48 km for 8-speed
transmission.
 The towing speed must not exceed 48 km/h.
If the transmission is not operable, or
the vehicle must be towed faster than
48 km/h or farther than 24 km for
5-speed transmission, or 48 km for
8-speed transmission, tow with the
rear wheels OFF the ground (on a
flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised
using a wheel lift and the transmission
in NEUTRAL).
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing
methods can cause severe engine or
transmission damage. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
Vehicles equipped with AWD can be
towed with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL and the rear wheels OFF the
ground with no limitation on speed or
distance.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the
vehicle is towed with the ignition in
the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition
key is with a flatbed truck. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle.
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