warning light Lancia Thema 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING!(Continued)
Never add fuel when the engine isrunning. This is in violation of
most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the “Mal-
function Indicator Light” to turn
on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is
inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel con-
tainers on the ground while fill-
ing.
EMERGENCY FUEL
FILLER DOOR RELEASE
If you are unable to open the fuel filler
door, use the fuel filler door emer-
gency release.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the access cover (located
on the left side inner trim panel). 3. Pull the release cable.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer,
carefully review this information to
tow your load as efficiently and safely
as possible.To maintain the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage, follow the re-
quirements and recommendations in
this manual concerning vehicles used
for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING
DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related
definitions will assist you in under-
standing the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited
so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle
Certification Label” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consum-
ables and equipment (permanent or
temporary) loaded in or on the trailerAccess Cover
Release Cable
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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 re-
quired 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 toyour 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 an col-
lision.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When
towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your ve-
hicle 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.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring
into the vehicles wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all
complete to the vehicle but you must
mate the harness to a trailer connec-
tor.
7–Pin Connector
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Keep the front of the radiator clean.If your vehicle is equipped with air
conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If re-
placement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsat-
isfactory engine coolant (anti-
freeze) performance, poor gas mile-
age, and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to assure brake system per-
formance, all brake system compo-
nents should be inspected periodi-
cally. Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result
in abnormally high brake tempera-
tures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would
not have your full braking capacity
in an emergency.
CAUTION!
Car maintenance should be done at
a LANCIA Dealership. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
you wish to carry out yourself, we
do recommend you have the proper
equipment, genuine LANCIA spare
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.
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Your authorized dealer has touch
up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially
aluminum and chrome-plated wheels
should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corro-
sion. To remove heavy soil and/or ex-
cessive brake dust, use a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scour-
ing pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or
metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning
Procedure (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in
the following manner:
Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean,
dry towel.
Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. For tough stains, apply a mild soap
solution to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue.
Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on
Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Interior trim should be cleaned start-
ing with a damp cloth. Do not use
harsh cleaners.
Your leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of
dirt can act as an abrasive and dam-
age the leather upholstery and should
be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed
easily with a soft cloth and appropri-
ate products. Care should be taken to
avoid soaking your leather upholstery
with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, sol-
vents, detergents, or ammonia-based
cleaners to clean your leather uphol-
stery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for
cleaning purposes. Many are poten-
tially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respi-
ratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights
that are lighter and less susceptible to
stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as
glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be fol-
lowed.
To minimize the possibility of scratch-
ing the lenses and reducing light out-
put, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild
soap solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning compo-
nents, solvents, steel wool or other
aggressive material to clean the
lenses.
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WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at
the bulb sockets of HID headlamps
when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if
not serviced properly. See your au-
thorized dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped
with HID headlamps, when the
headlamps are turned on, there is
a blue hue to the lights. This di-
minishes and becomes more white
after approximately 10 seconds, as
the system charges.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
LAMPS
1. Open the hood.
NOTE: Removal of the air
cleaner filter housing may be nec-
essary prior to replacing bulbs in
the headlamp assembly on the
driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove plastic cap from the back
of the headlamp housing. 3. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of
the turn signal bulb socket and pull
straight out from the lamp.
4. Install replacement bulb and con-
nector assembly straight into the
lamp until it locks in place.
5. Reinstall plastic cap to headlamp
assembly housing.
REAR TURN SIGNAL AND
BACKUP LAMPS
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim by remov-
ing the grocery hook (using a T-20
torx driver or similar tool), remove
the fastener, and pull back the
weather strip.
3. Pull back the trunk liner to gain
access to the tail lamp wing nuts.
4. Remove the three wing nuts from
the back of the tail lamp assembly.
5. Pull the tail lamp assembly away
from the vehicle enough to access the
electrical connector.
6. Push the electrical connector lock-
ing tab to the side.7. Disconnect the electrical connec-
tor.
8. Continue removing lamp from ve-
hicle 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.
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indi-
cators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warn-
ing lights, etc.).
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket).
Replace spark plugs (**).
Replace air filter cartridge.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (***)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Replace pollen filter.
Inspect the rear axle fluid (#)
Inspect the front axle fluid – All Wheel Drive Models Only (#).
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive Models Only (##).
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
(**) The spark plug change in Km
based only monthly intervals do not
apply.
(***) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 thou-
sands of kilometers or 48 months if
using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: city driving, short (less than
7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing.
(#) Change the front and rear axle
fluid at 72 thousands of km or 36
months and 144 thousands of km or
72 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving, short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
(##) Change the transfer case fluid at
96 thousands of kilometers or 48
months and 192 thousands of kilome-
ters or 96 months if using your vehicle
for any of the following: city driving,
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid; tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level and au-
tomatic transmission fluid level (four-
speed automatic only).
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
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CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (*).
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indi-
cators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warn-
ing lights, etc.).
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (**).
Replace fuel filter.
Replace accessory drive belt/s.
Replace air filter cartridge.
Inspect the rear axle fluid (#)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
(**) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 100 thou-
sands of kilometers or 60 months if
using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: city driving, short (less than
7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing. (#) Change the rear axle fluid at
72 thousands of km or 36 months and
144 thousands of km or 72 months if
using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: city driving, short (less than
7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing.
Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant; brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
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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