tow Lancia Thema 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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;
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness. You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi-
tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: en- gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the ac- cessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
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Camera, Rear..............142
Capacities, Fluid............299
Caps, FillerRadiator (Coolant Pressure)
. .281
Carbon Monoxide Warning......59
Cargo Area Features..........152
Cargo Compartment..........152
Cellular Phone..............186
Chains, Tire...............231
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light)
...........162
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. .59
Checks, Safety...............59
Child Restraint..............47
Child Safety Locks............22
Child Seat..................50
Clean Air Gasoline...........238
CleaningWheels
................288
Windshield Wiper Blades. . . .277
Climate Control.............186
Clock....................184
Coin Holder...............150
Cold Weather Operation.......198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance. .186
Compact Spare Tire..........228
Computer, Trip/Travel.........173
ConnectorUCI
..................184
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI)
.................184
Conserving Fuel.............172
Console, Floor..............150
Console, Overhead...........143
Coolant Pressure Cap(Radiator Cap)
............281
Cooling System.............279
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). .281
Coolant Capacity..........299
Coolant Level........280, 282
Disposal of Used Coolant. . . .282
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....280
Inspection..............282
Points to Remember.......282
Pressure Cap............281
Radiator Cap............281
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)
......280, 299, 300
Corrosion Protection..........286
Cruise Control (Speed Control). . .125
Cupholders............149, 289
Data Recorder, Event..........46
Daytime Brightness, InteriorLights
..................117
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....28
Deck Lid, Power Release........27
Defroster, Rear Window........153
Defroster, Windshield......60, 189
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.....118
Diagnostic System, Onboard.....271
Diesel Fuel................238
Dimmer Switch, Headlight......116
DipsticksOil (Engine)
.............272
Disabled Vehicle Towing.......264
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)
. .282
Engine Oil..............273
Door Locks.................20
Door Locks, Automatic.........22
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....214
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy
................172
Electrical Power Outlets.......147
Electric Rear Window Defrost. . . .153
Electric Remote Mirrors.........71
Electronic Brake Control System. .219
Anti-Lock Brake System.....219
Brake Assist System........219
Traction Control System.....219
Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control)
.......123, 125
315

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
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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

Storage...................296
Storage, Vehicle.........192, 296
Storing Your Vehicle..........296
Stuck, Freeing..............261
Sunglasses Storage...........144
Sun Roof..................144
Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag
..................38
Synthetic Engine Oil..........273
System, Navigation(Uconnect® gps)
...........183
Tachometer................160
Telescoping Steering Column. . . .120
Temperature Control, Automatic(ATC)
..................190
Temperature Gauge, EngineCoolant
.............165, 252
Tilt Steering Column..........120
Time Delay, Headlight.........113
Tires..................61, 224
Aging (Life of Tires).......230
Air Pressure.............224
Chains.................231
Compact Spare...........228
General Information.......224
High Speed.............226
Inflation Pressures.........225
Life of Tires.............230
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)
................232
Pressure Warning Light.....161
Radial.................226
Replacement.............230
Rotation...............232
Safety.................224
Snow Tires..............227
Spinning...............229
Trailer Towing...........245
Tread Wear Indicators......230
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight. . .244
Towing...................240
Behind a Motorhome.......250
Disabled Vehicle..........264
Guide.................243
Recreational.............250
Weight.................243
Towing Eyes...............262
Towing Vehicle Behind aMotorhome
..............250
Traction..................213
Traction Control.............219
Trailer Towing..............240
Cooling System Tips.......249
Hitches................249
Minimum Requirements.....244
Tips..................248
Trailer and Tongue Weight. . .244
Wiring.................246
Trailer Towing Guide.........243
Trailer Weight..............243
Transfer Case..............286
Fluid..................286
Transmission...............284
Automatic.......202, 207, 284
Fluid..............284, 301
Shifting................201
Transmitter Battery Service(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......19
Transmitter Programming(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......18
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry(RKE)
...................18
Transporting Pets.............58
Tread Wear Indicators.........230
Trip Odometer..............160
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).......27, 28
Trunk Release, Emergency.......28
Trunk Release Remote Control....27
Turn Signals...........115, 160
UCI Connector..............184
Underhood Fuses............290
Universal Child Seat PositionChart
...................50
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