tire type Lancia Thema 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or
tires, observe the following precau-
tions:
Because of restricted traction de-vice clearance between tires and
other suspension components, it
is important that only traction
devices in good condition are
used. Broken devices can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that
could indicate device breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the
device before further use.
Install device as tightly as pos- sible and then retighten after
driving about 0.8 km.
Do not exceed 48 km/h.
Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Observe the traction devicemanufacturer’s instructions on
the method of installation, oper-
ating speed, and conditions for
use. Always use the suggested op-
erating speed of the device manu-
facturer’s if it is less than
48 km/h.
Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
TIRE ROTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your
vehicle operate at different loads and
perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these rea-
sons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by
timely rotation of tires. The benefits
of rotation are especially worthwhile
with aggressive tread designs such as
those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main-
tain mud, snow and wet traction lev-
els, and contribute to a smooth, quiet
ride.
NOTE: Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR SYSTEM
(TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) will warn the driver of a low
tire pressure based on the vehicle rec-
ommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with tem-
perature by about 0.07 BAR for every
7°C. This means that when the out-
side temperature decreases, the tire
pressure will decrease. Tire pressure
should always be set based on cold
inflation tire pressure. This is defined
as the tire pressure after the vehicle
has not been driven for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1.6 km after
a three hour period. The cold tire in-
flation pressure must not exceed the
maximum inflation pressure molded
into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires –
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General Information” in “Starting
and Operating” for information on
how to properly inflate the vehicle’s
tires. The tire pressure will also in-
crease as the vehicle is driven - this is
normal and there should be no adjust-
ment for this increased pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a
low tire pressure if the tire pressure
falls below the low-pressure warning
limit for any reason, including low
temperature effects and natural pres-
sure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the
driver of low tire pressure as long as
the condition exists, and will not turn
off until the tire pressure is at or above
the recommended cold placard pres-
sure. Once the low tire pressure warn-
ing (Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM]
Telltale Light) illuminates, you must
increase the tire pressure to the rec-
ommended cold placard pressure in
order for the TPM Telltale Light to
turn off. The system will automati-
cally update and the TPM Telltale
Light will turn off once the system
receives the updated tire pressures.The vehicle may need to be driven for
up to 20 minutes above 24 km/h in
order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
For example, your vehicle may have a
recommended cold (parked for more
than three hours) placard pressure of
2.1 BAR. If the ambient temperature
is 20°C and the measured tire pres-
sure is 1.9 BAR, a temperature drop to
-7°C will decrease the tire pressure to
approximately 1.6 BAR. This tire
pressure is sufficiently low enough to
turn ON the TPM Telltale Light. Driv-
ing the vehicle may cause the tire
pressure to rise to approximately 1.9
BAR, but the TPM Telltale Light will
still be ON. In this situation, the TPM
Telltale Light will turn OFF only after
the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure
value.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized
for the original equipment tires
and wheels. TPMS pressures have
been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Unde-
sirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is
not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. It is recom-
mended not to use aftermarket
sealants or balance beads if your
vehicle is equipped with a TPMS,
as damage to the sensors may re-
sult. In case of use of aftermarket
tire sealants not equivalent to the
original TIREFIT sealant, please
take your vehicle to a authorized
dealer to have the sensor function
checked.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering
the valve stem, which could dam-
age the TPMS sensor.
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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 swayseverely
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.
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 during the 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.
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About Your Brakes...........216
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System). . .217
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control)
...........125
Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze)
..............281
Adding Fuel...............239
Adding Washer Fluid.........277
Additives, Fuel..............238
Adjustable Pedals............122
Airbag.................38, 43
Airbag Deployment...........44
Airbag Light.......42, 45, 60, 162
Airbag Maintenance...........45
Airbag, Side...........40, 41, 43
Airbag, Window(Side Curtain)
........40, 41, 43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)
............274
Air Conditioner Maintenance. . . .275
Air Conditioning Filter.....192, 276
Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . .275
Air Conditioning System. . .190, 275
Air Pressure, Tires...........225
Alarm Light...............164
Alarm System(Security Alarm)
.........15, 16
All Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .213, 286
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...7
Antifreeze(Engine Coolant)
. . .280, 281, 299
Disposal...............282
Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS)
..............217, 219
Anti-Lock Warning Light......164
Assist, Hill Start.............222
Auto Down Power Windows......26
Automatic Dimming Mirror......70
Automatic Door Locks.........22
Automatic Headlights.........112
Automatic Oil Change Indicator. .171
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC)
..................190
Automatic Transmission. . .202, 207,
284, 285, 286
Adding Fluid.....285, 286, 301
Autostick...............211
Fluid and Filter Changes. .285, 286
Fluid Change........285, 286
Fluid Level Check.........285
Fluid Type..............301
Gear Ranges.............203
Special Additives..........285
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode
..................206
Autostick.................211
Auto Unlock, Doors...........22
Auto Up Power Windows........26
Axle Fluid.................301
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid). . . .301
Battery...................274
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE)
..................19
Location...............274
Belts, Seat...............31, 60
Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . .276
Brake Assist System..........219
Brake Control System,Electronic
...............219
Brake Fluid................301
Brake, Parking..............216
Brakes...................283
Brake System...............283
Anti-Lock (ABS)..........217
Fluid Check.........283, 301
Master Cylinder..........283
Parking................216
Warning Light...........163
Brake/Transmission Interlock. . . .202
Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle
..................58
Brightness, Interior Lights......117
Bulb Replacement........296, 297
Bulbs, Light.............61, 296
314