ECU Lancia Thema 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

DRIVE
This range should be used for most
city and highway driving. It provides
the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The
transmission automatically upshifts
through underdrive first, second, and
third gears, direct fourth gear and
overdrive fifth gear. The DRIVE posi-
tion provides optimum driving char-
acteristics under all normal operating
conditions.When frequent transmission shifting
occurs (such as when operating the ve-
hicle under heavy loading conditions,
in hilly terrain, traveling into strong
head winds, or while towing heavy
trailers), use the “AutoStick®” shift
control (for versions/markets, where
provided; 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 excessive
shifting and heat buildup.
Transmission Limp Home ModeTransmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal conditions.
If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Trans-
mission Limp Home Mode is activated.
In this mode, the transmission remains
in the current gear until the vehicle is
brought to a stop. After the vehicle has
stopped, the transmission will remain
in second gear regardless of which for-
ward gear is selected. PARK, RE-
VERSE, 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
service without damaging the trans-
mission.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, au-
thorized dealer service is required.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes
an electronically controlled Overdrive
(fifth gear). The transmission will au-
tomatically shift into Overdrive 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.
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the wheel’s specifications match those
of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your
original equipment or an authorized
tire dealer with any questions you
may have on tire specifications or ca-
pability. Failure to use equivalent re-
placement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your
vehicle.WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size or
rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimen-
sions and performance character-
istics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components.
You could lose control and have a
collision resulting in serious injury
or death. Use only the tire and
wheel sizes with load ratings ap-
proved for your vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Never use a tire with a smaller load
index or capacity, other than what
was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller
load index could result in tire over-
loading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.Failure to equip your vehicle with
tires having adequate speed capa-
bility can result in sudden tire fail-
ure and loss of vehicle control.CAUTION!Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.TIRE CHAINS
(TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of Security Chain Company
(SCC) Super Z6 SZ143 or Iceman Z6
IZ-643 cables or equivalent are rec-
ommended on 225/65R17 tires. NOTE:
 These chains can be found at an
authorized LANCIA Dealership.
 Do not use tire chains on a com- pact spare tire.
Use of traction devices require suffi-
cient tire-to-body clearance. Follow
these recommendations to guard
against damage.
 Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by
the traction device manufacturer.
 Install on Rear Tires Only.

Due to limited clearance, the Security
Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low
profile traction device or equivalent is
recommended on P215/65R17,
P225/60R18 or P235/55R18 tires. For an All Wheel Drive vehicle, P235/55R19 tire with the use of a
traction device that meets the SAE
type “Class S” specification is rec-
ommended.
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5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the access port (in the left side of
the storage bin), and push and hold
the override release lever in.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEU-
TRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in
NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the rubber storage bin
liner.MANUAL PARK
RELEASE — 8 SPEED
TRANSMISSION
(3.6L Engine)
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully
applying the parking brake, before
activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. Activating the Manual Park
Release will allow your vehicle to
roll away if it is not secured by the
parking brake or by proper connec-
tion to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unse-
cured vehicle could lead to serious
injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in
cases where the transmission will not
shift out of PARK (such as a dead
battery), a Manual Park Release is
available. Follow these steps to use the Manual
Park Release:
NOTE:
To prevent the vehicle
from rolling unintentionally, firmly
apply the parking brake.
1. Remove the console storage bin to
access the Manual Park Release lever.
2.
Using a small screwdriver or similar
tool, fish the tether strap up through
the opening in the console base.
Shift Lever Override
Console Storage Bin
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3. Insert the screwdriver into the slot
in the center of the lever, and disen-
gage the spring steel lever locking tab
by pushing it to the right.4. While holding the locking tab in
the disengaged position, pull the
tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward, until it locks in place in the
vertical position. The vehicle is now
out of PARK and can be towed. Re-
lease the parking brake only when the
vehicle is securely connected to a tow
vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release: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.
Locking Tab
Tether Strap
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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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CAUTION!(Continued)
parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid
Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master
cylinder immediately if the brake sys-
tem warning light indicates system
failure.
Check the fluid level in the master
cylinder when performing underhood
services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap. Add
fluid to bring the level up to the
“MAX” mark on the side of the master
cylinder reservoir.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up
to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
 Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Using the wrong type of brake
fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its
performance. The proper type of
brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
 To avoid contamination from for-
eign matter or moisture, use only
new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container.
Keep the master cylinder reser-
voir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container
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WARNING!(Continued)
absorbs moisture from the air re-
sulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unex-
pectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sud-
den brake failure. This could
result in a accident.
 Overfilling the brake fluid reser- voir can result in spilling brake
fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire.
Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care
should be taken to avoid its con-
tact with these surfaces.
 Do not allow petroleum based
fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing par-
tial or complete brake failure.
This could result in an accident.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
10 —5 Amp Tan Security
11 —20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 —10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 —— Spare
14 —25 Amp Natural Anti-Lock Brakes
15 —— Spare
16 —— Spare
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
22 50 Amp Red — Glow Plug Module — Diesel Only
23 30 Amp Pink — Fuel Pump Feed/Diesel Fuel Heater — Diesel Only
24 50 Amp Red — Cabin Heater #3 — Diesel Only
28 —25 Amp Natural Fuel Pump
29 —15 Amp Blue Transmission/Shifter (TCM Module)
30 —— Spare
31 —25 Amp Natural Engine Module (PCM)
32 —— Spare
33 —— Spare
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8. Continue removing lamp from
vehicle in order to access the bulb(s).
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and
socket assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the
socket assembly and install the re-
placement bulb.
11. Reinstall the bulb and socket as-
sembly into the tail lamp assembly,
and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly,
fasteners, electrical connector, and
trunk trim.
13. Close the trunk.LICENSE LAMP
1. Remove the screws securing the
lamp to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket as-
sembly.
3.
Disconnect the bulb from the socket
assembly and install the replacement
bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket as-
sembly.
5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fas-
cia, and then install the screws.
1 — License Lamp Bulb
2 — Socket
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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
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tetherfor CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .238
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 298
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 109
Airbag . . . . . . . .41, 45, 57, 160
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Automatic Headlights . . . . . .109
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . .220
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . .160
Bulb Replacement . . . . .298, 299
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . .112
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .254
Headlights . . . . . . . . . .109, 299
Headlights On Reminder . . . .111
Headlights On With Wipers . . .109
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . .109
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .158
High Beam/Low Beam
Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Illuminated Entry
. . . . . . . . . .17
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . .109
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . .113
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . .111
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .159
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Parade Mode (Daytime
Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .162
Security Alarm (Theft
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .298, 299
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .158, 234
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .220
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . .58, 112
Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)
. . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Loading Vehicle Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . .152
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . .21
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .51, 52
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . .234
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .278
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .276
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .273
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .273
Maintenance Schedule . . . . .310, 314
Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . .142
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .159
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .285
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . .105
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Memory Seats and Radio . . . . . . .105
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
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