light Lancia Thema 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the
following settings will be available.
 Headlight Off DelayWhen this feature is selected, the driver
can choose to have the headlights re-
main 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
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. Headlights With Wipers (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, and the
headlight switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers 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
arrow soft-key to return to the previ-
ous 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 fur-
ther 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 head-
lights turn relative to a change in direc-
tion of the steering wheel. To make
your selection, touch the Steering Di-
rected 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.
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 Headlight Dipped Beam (Traffic
Changeover) (for versions/markets,
where provided)Low beam headlights have more con-
trol of upward light and direct most of
their light downward and either to the
left for right hand drive countries or to
the right for left hand drive countries to
provide safe forward visibility without
excessive glare.Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-
key the following settings will be
available.
 Auto Unlock On ExitWhen 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 appears 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
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
doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st
Press is selected, all of the doors will
unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button.
NOTE: If the vehicle is pro-
grammed 1st Press Of Key Fob Un-
locks, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry
equipped door handle is grasped.
If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is
programmed, only the driver’s
door will unlock when the driver’s
door is grasped. With Passive En-
try, if 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
is programmed touching the
handle more than once will only
result in the driver’s door opening.
If driver door first is selected, oncethe driver door is opened, the inte-
rior door lock/unlock switch can
be used to unlock all doors (or use
RKE transmitter).
 Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without
having to press the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter lock or un-
lock buttons. To make your selection,
touch the Passive Entry soft-key, until
a check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu. Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. Personal Settings Linked To
FOB (for versions/markets,
where provided)This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver mo-
bility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, touch
the Personal Settings Linked To FOB
soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting
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has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.NOTE:
The seat will return to the
memorized seat location (if Recall
Memory with Remote Key Unlock is
set to ON) when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
unlock the door. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options
soft-key the following settings will be
available.
 Easy Exit Seat (for versions/
markets, where provided)This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, touch
the Easy Exit Seats soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu.
 Engine Off Power Delay (for
versions/markets, where provided)When this feature is selected, the power
window switches, radio, Uconnect™
phone system (for versions/markets,
where provided), DVD video system
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), power sunroof (for versions/
markets, where provided), and power
outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled
to OFF.
Opening either front door will
cancel this feature. To change the
Engine Off Power Delay status touch
the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5 minutes or
10 minutes soft-key. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key.
 Headlight Off Delay
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 + or - soft-key to
select your desired time interval.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu. Compass Settings
After pressing the Compass Settings
soft-key the following settings will be
available.
 Variance
Compass Variance is the difference
between Magnetic North and Geo-
graphic North. To compensate for
the differences the variance should be
set for the zone where the vehicle is
driven, per the zone map. Once
properly set, the compass will auto-
matically compensate for the differ-
ences, and provide the most accurate
compass heading.
NOTE: Keep magnetic materials
away from the top of the instru-
ment panel, such as iPod's, Mobile
Phones, Laptops and Radar Detec-
tors. This is where the compass
module is located, and it can cause
interference with the compass sen-
sor, and it may give false readings.
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CD/DVD DISC
MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition,
take the following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid
touching the surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the
surface with a soft cloth, wiping from
center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as ben-
zene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static
sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after play-
ing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where tem-
peratures may become too high.
NOTE: If you experience diffi-
culty in playing a particular disc, it
may be damaged (i.e., scratched,
reflective coating removed, a hair,moisture or dew on the disc) over-
sized, or have protection encoding.
Try a known good disc before con-
sidering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND
MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile
phone being on in your vehicle can
cause erratic or noisy performance
from your radio. This condition may
be lessened or eliminated by relocat-
ing the mobile phone antenna. This
condition is not harmful to the radio.
If your radio performance does not
satisfactorily “clear” by the reposi-
tioning of the antenna, it is recom-
mended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile
phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating sys-
tem is designed to make you comfort-
able in all types of weather. This sys-
tem can be operated through either
the Automatic Climate Controls on
the instrument panel or through the
Uconnect Touch™ system display.When the Uconnect Touch™ system
is in different modes (Radio, Player,
Settings, More, etc.) the driver and
passenger temperature settings will be
indicated at the top of the display.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys are located below the
Uconnect Touch™ screen, in the cen-
ter of the instrument panel.
Automatic Climate Controls —
Hard-keys
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down or side to side to regulate air-
flow direction. There is a shut off
wheel located below the air vanes to
shut off or adjust the amount of air-
flow from these outlets.
 Bi-Level ModeAir comes from the instrument
panel outlets and floor outlets.
A slight amount of air is di-
rected through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is de-
signed under comfort conditions
to provide cooler air out of the
panel outlets and warmer air from
the floor outlets.
 Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor out-
lets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost
and side window demister outlets.
 Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor,
defrost and side window
demist outlets. This mode works
best in cold or snowy conditions.
 Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield
and side window demist out-
lets. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for
best windshield and side window de-
frosting and defogging. When the de-
frost mode is selected, the blower level
may increase.
SYNC
13. Press the Sync soft-key to toggle
the Sync feature On/Off. The Sync
indicator is illuminated when this fea-
ture is enabled. Sync is used to syn-
chronize the passenger temperature
setting with the driver temperature
setting. Changing the passenger tem-
perature setting while in Sync will
automatically exit this feature.
CLIMATE CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button
allows the operator to manually acti-
vate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehumidi-
fied air will flow through the outlets
into the cabin. For improved fuel
economy, press the A/C button to turn
off the air conditioning and manually
adjust the blower and airflow mode
settings.
NOTE:

If fog or mist appears on the wind-
shield or side glass, select Defrost
mode and increase blower speed. If your air conditioning perfor-
mance seems lower than ex-
pected, check the front of the
A/C condenser (located in front
of the radiator), for an accumu-
lation of dirt or insects. Clean
with a gentle water spray from
behind the radiator and through
the condenser.
Recirculation When outside air contains
smoke, odors, or high hu-
midity, or if rapid cooling is
desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
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 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)(for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . .210
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . .210  ACCELERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
 TRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 FLOWING/RISING WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 SHALLOW STANDING WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . .211
 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . .216
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) . . . . . . . .216
 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) . . . . . . .216
 BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . .216

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) . . . .217 HILL START ASSIST (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
 READY ALERT BRAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
 RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT AND ESC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT . . . . .220 SYNCHRONIZING ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . .223
 Tire Terminology And Definitions. . . . . . . . . . .224
 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .225
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Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you
have followed the “Normal Starting”
or “Extreme Cold Weather" proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any
excess fuel:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it.
3. Press and release the ENGINE
START/STOP button once.
The starter motor will engage auto-
matically, run for 10 seconds, and
then disengage. Once this occurs, re-
lease the accelerator pedal and the
brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds,
then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automati-
cally and it will decrease as the engine
warms up.NORMAL STARTING –
DIESEL ENGINE
Observe the following when the en-
gine is operating.
 All message center lights are off.
 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
is off.
 Low Oil Pressure Light is off.
Cold Weather Precautions
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel fuel thickens due to the
formation of parrafin clots and could
clog the diesel filter. In order to avoid
these problems, different types of die-
sel fuel are distributed according to
the season: summer type, winter type
and arctic type (cold, mountainous
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose
specifications are not suitable for the
outside temperature, it is advisable to
mix TUTELA DIESEL ART additive
in the proportions shown on the con-
tainer with the fuel. Pour the additive
into the tank before the fuel. When using or parking the vehicle for
a long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel. In this case, it
is also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
Battery Blanket Usage
A battery loses 60% of its cranking
power as the battery temperature de-
creases to ­18°C. For the same de-
crease in temperature, the engine re-
quires twice as much power to crank
at the same RPM. The use of battery
blankets will greatly increase starting
capability at low temperatures.
Engine Starting Procedure
WARNING!NEVER pour fuel or other flam-
mable liquid into the air inlet open-
ing in an attempt to start the vehicle.
This could result in a flash fire caus-
ing serious personal injury.1. The shift lever must be in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position before
you can start the engine.
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2. With your foot on the brake pedal,
press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
3. Watch the “Wait To Start Light” in
the instrument cluster. Refer to “In-
strument Cluster” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. It may glow for up to
three seconds, depending on engine
temperature.
4.
When the “Wait To Start Light”
goes out, the engine will automatically
start.
5. After the engine starts, allow it to
idle for approximately 30 seconds be-
fore driving. This allows oil to circu-
late and lubricate the turbocharger.
Engine Warm UpAvoid full throttle operation when the
engine is cold. When starting a cold
engine, bring the engine up to operating
speed slowly to allow the oil pressure to
stabilize as the engine warms up.
NOTE:
High-speed, no-load run-
ning of a cold engine can result in
excessive white smoke and poor
engine performance. No-load en-
gine speeds should be kept under
1,200 RPM during the warm-up pe-
riod, especially in cold ambient
temperature conditions.
If temperatures are below 0°C, oper-
ate the engine at moderate speeds
for five minutes before full loads are
applied.
Engine Idling – In Cold Weather
Avoid prolonged idling in ambient
temperatures below ­18°C. Long pe-
riods of idling may be harmful to your
engine because combustion chamber
temperatures can drop so low that the
fuel may not burn completely. Incom-
plete combustion allows carbon and
varnish to form on piston rings and
injector nozzles. Also, the unburned
fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting
the oil and causing rapid wear to the
engine. Stopping The Engine
Before turning off your turbo diesel
engine, always allow the engine to
return to normal idle speed and run
for several seconds. This assures
proper lubrication of the turbo-
charger. This is particularly necessary
after any period of hard driving.
Idle the engine a few minutes before
routine shutdown. After full load op-
eration, idle the engine three to five
minutes before shutting it down. This
idle period will allow the lubricating
oil and coolant to carry excess heat
away from the combustion chamber,
bearings, internal components, and
turbocharger. This is especially im-
portant for turbocharged, charge air
cooled engines.
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CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or
driving for any other reason with
the transmission in NEUTRAL can
cause severe transmission damage.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting And Operating” and
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
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 all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum
driving characteristics under all nor-
mal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting
occurs (such as when operating the
vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into
strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick®
shift control (if equipped) to select a
lower gear. Under these conditions,
using a lower gear will improve per-
formance and extend transmission life
by reducing excessive shifting and
heat buildup.
During extremely cold temperatures
(­30°C or below), transmission op-
eration may be modified depending
on engine and transmission tempera-
ture as well as vehicle speed. Normal
operation will resume once the trans-
mission temperature has risen to a
suitable level.
SPORT (for versions/markets,
where provided)
This mode alters the transmission's
automatic shift schedule for sportier
driving. Upshift speeds are increased
to make full use of available engine
power. To switch between DRIVE and
SPORT modes, tap the shift lever
rearward. SPORT mode is only acces-
sible from DRIVE.
LOW
Use this range for engine braking
when descending very steep grades. In
this range, the transmission will
downshift for increased engine brak-
ing. To switch between DRIVE and
LOW modes, tap the shift lever rear-
ward. LOW mode is only accessible
from DRIVE.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal condi-
tions. If a condition is detected that
could result in transmission damage,
Transmission Limp Home Mode is ac-
tivated. In this mode, the transmis-
sion may operate only in certain
gears, or may not shift at all. Vehicle
performance may be severely de-
graded and the engine may stall. In
some situations, the transmission may
not re-engage if the engine is turned
off and restarted. The Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) may be illumi-
nated. A message in the instrument
cluster will inform the driver of the
more serious conditions, and indicate
what actions may be necessary.
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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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