heating Lancia Thema 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

driven several kilometers at speeds
greater than 48 km/h, see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and
corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” (located in the instru-
ment cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC
system becomes active. The “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” also flashes when TCS is ac-
tive. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins
to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt
your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions.
NOTE:
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
and the “ESC OFF Indicator
Light” come on momentarily
each time the ignition switch is
turned ON. Each time the ignition is turned
ON, the ESC system will be ON
even if it was turned off
previously.
The ESC system will make buzz- ing or clicking sounds when it is
active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC be-
comes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator
Light” indicates the Elec-
tronic Stability Control
(ESC) is in Partial OFF
mode.
SYNCHRONIZING ESC
If the power supply is inter-
rupted (battery disconnected
or discharged), the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” may illuminate with the
engine running. If this should occur,
turn the steering wheel completely to
the left and then to the right. The “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” should go out. However, if the
light remains on, have the ESC and
BAS checked at your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
TIRES — GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essen-
tial to the safe and satisfactory opera-
tion of your vehicle. Three primary
areas are affected by improper tire
pressure:
Safety
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dan-
gerous and can cause collisions.
Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-
heating and tire failure.
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When using the speed control, ifyou 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.
Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching
Points And Overhang Dimen- sions
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
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achieved at wheel speeds of 8 km/h
or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more
than 2 seconds, you must press the
brake pedal to engage DRIVE or
REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission
in NEUTRAL for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheat-
ing and reduce the risk of transmis-
sion failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
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 some-
one. 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.
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Under normal operating conditions,
the catalytic converter will not require
maintenance. However, it is impor-
tant to keep the engine properly tuned
to assure proper catalyst operation
and prevent possible catalyst damage.
CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter
can result if your vehicle is not kept
in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction,
particularly involving engine mis-
fire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced
promptly. Continued operation of
your vehicle with a severe malfunc-
tion could cause the converter to
overheat, resulting in possible dam-
age to the converter and the vehicle.
NOTE: Intentional tampering
with emissions control systems can
result in civil penalties being as-
sessed against you.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire
if you park over materials that can
burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact
with your exhaust system. Do not
park or operate your vehicle in ar-
eas where your exhaust system can
contact anything that can burn.
In unusual situations involving
grossly malfunctioning engine opera-
tion, a scorching odor may indicate
severe and abnormal catalyst over-
heating. If this should occur, safely
bring the vehicle to a complete stop,
shut the engine OFF, and allow the
vehicle to cool. Thereafter, obtain ser-
vice, including a tune-up to manufac-
turer's specifications immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst
damage:
Do not shut off the engine or inter- rupt the ignition when the trans-
mission is in gear and the vehicle is
in motion.
Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods
during very rough idling or mal-
functioning operating conditions.
COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING!
When working near the radiatorcooling fan, disconnect the fan
motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The
fan is temperature controlled and
can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radia-
tor has had time to cool. Never try
to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator is hot.
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Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
..................220
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)
.............142, 165
Emergency Deck Lid Release.....28
Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck
. .261
Hazard Warning Flasher.....252
Jump Starting............259
Overheating.............252
Towing................264
Emergency Trunk Release.......28
EngineAir Cleaner
.............274
Break-In Recommendations. . .58
Compartment........269, 270
Compartment
Identification
........269, 270
Coolant (Antifreeze). . . .280, 300
Cooling................279
Exhaust Gas Caution........59
Fails to Start............198
Flooded, Starting.........198
Fuel Requirements........236
Jump Starting............259
Oil............272, 299, 300
Oil Change Interval. . . .171, 272
Oil Disposal.............273
Oil Filter...............273
Oil Selection.....272, 273, 299
Oil Synthetic............273
Overheating.............252
Starting................197
Temperature Gauge........165
Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature
..................44
Entry System, Illuminated.......18
Euro Twin Clutch TransmissionFluid Type
..............284
Event Data Recorder...........46
Exhaust Gas Caution..........59
Exhaust System..........59, 278
Exterior Folding Mirrors........70
Exterior Lighting............112
Exterior Lights..............61
Filler Location Fuel..........162
FiltersAir Cleaner
.............274
Air Conditioning......192, 276
Engine Oil..........273, 300
FlashersHazard Warning
..........252
Turn Signal.......61, 115, 160
Flash-To-Pass..............116
Flooded Engine Starting.......198
Floor Console..............150
Fluid, Brake...............301
Fluid Capacities.............299
Fluid Leaks.................62
Fluid Level Checks...........286
Automatic Transmission.....285
Brake.................283
Cooling System...........280
Engine Oil..............272
Transfer Case............286
Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts
...................300
Fog Lights................160
Fog Lights, Rear............115
Folding Rear Seat............108
Forward Collision Warning. .136, 168
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........261
Fuel.................236, 238
Additives...............238
Conserving..............172
Diesel.................238
Filler Door (Gas Cap)......162
Gasoline...............236
Gauge.................162
Light..................168
Materials Added..........238
Octane Rating........236, 300
Saver Mode.............172
Specifications............300
Tank Capacity...........299
316

Multi-Function Control Lever. . . .115
Navigation System(Uconnect® gps)
.......142, 183
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....58
Occupant Restraints.....28, 41, 44
Occupant Restraints(Sedan)
............40, 41, 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel)
..............236, 300
Odometer.................160
Oil Change Indicator......160, 171
Oil Change Indicator, Reset. .160, 171
Oil, Engine............272, 300
Capacity...............299
Change Interval.......171, 272
Diesel.................273
Dipstick................272
Filter..............273, 300
Materials Added to........273
Recommendation. .272, 273, 299
Synthetic...............273
Viscosity...............299
Oil Filter, Selection...........273
Onboard Diagnostic System.....271
Operating Precautions.........271
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)...6
Outside Rearview Mirrors.......70
Overdrive.................211
Overdrive OFF Switch.........211
Overhead Console............143
Overheating, Engine......165, 252
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual)...6
Paint Care.................286
Parking Brake..............216
ParkSense System, Rear.......137
Passing Light...............116
Pedals, Adjustable...........122
Pets......................58
PowerDeck Lid Release
..........27
Distribution Center
(Fuses)
............290, 292
Door Locks..............21
Mirrors.................71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet)
................147
Seats..................103
Steering................215
Sunroof................144
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column
................120
Windows................25
Power Steering Fluid..........301
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts. . .38
PretensionersSeat Belts
................35
Programming Transmitters(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......18
Radial Ply Tires.............226
Radiator Cap (Coolant PressureCap)
...................281
Radio Operation.............186
Radio Remote Controls........185
Radio (Sound Systems)........183
Rain Sensitive Wiper System. . . .119
Rear Axle (Differential)........286
Rear Camera...............142
Rear Cupholder.............150
Rear Fog Lights.............115
Rear ParkSense System........137
Rear Seat, Folding...........108
Rear Window Defroster........153
Rear Window Features........153
Recorder, Event Data..........46
Recreational Towing..........250
Refrigerant................275
Reminder, Lights On..........114
Reminder, Seat Belt...........37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).....18
Remote Sound System (Radio)Controls
................185
Remote Trunk Release..........27
319