power steering Lancia Thema 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after over-
night parking for fuel, engine coolant,
oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gaso-
line fumes are detected or if fuel,
power steering fluid (if equipped), or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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AMBIENT LIGHT.......................116
INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................116
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......117
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM ..........118
MIST FEATURE ........................118
WINDSHIELD WASHERS ................118
RAIN SENSING WIPERS (for versions/markets, where provided) .......................119
HEADLIGHT WASHERS ...................120
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .....120
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (for versions/markets, where provided) ........120
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (for versions/markets, where provided) .........................121
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (for versions/markets, where provided) .........................122
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ............123
TO ACTIVATE ..........................123
TO SET A DESIRED SPEED ...............123
TO DEACTIVATE .......................124
TO RESUME SPEED .....................124
TO VARY THE SPEED SETTING ...........124
TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING ...........124
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (for versions/markets, where provided) ...........125
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) OPERATION ...........................126
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback issecurely locked into position. If
the seatback is not securely
locked into position, the seat will
not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers.
An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks
in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a
play area by children when the
vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and us-
ing the proper restraint system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles
for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains
desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), and power tilt and telescopic
steering column (for versions/
markets, where provided) and a set of
desired radio station presets. Your Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter can also be programmed to recall
the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.
NOTE:
Only one RKE transmitter can
be linked to each of the memory
positions.
Passive Entry door handles can- not be linked to the memory
function. Use either the memory
recall switch or the RKE trans-
mitter (if linked to the memory
feature) to recall memory posi-
tions 1 or 2.
The memory seat switch is located on
the driver's door trim panel. The
switch consists of three buttons: The
(S) button, which is used to activate
the memory save function and the (1) and (2) buttons which are used to
recall either of two pre-programmed
memory profiles.
PROGRAMMING THE
MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, per-
form the following:
1. Cycle the ignition to the RUN po-
sition.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings
to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side
mirror, adjustable pedals [for
versions/markets, where provided],
power tilt and telescopic steering col-
umn [for versions/markets, where
provided], and radio station presets).
3. Press and release the SET (S) but-
ton on the memory switch.
Memory Seat Switch
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seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), and power tilt and telescopic
steering column (for versions/
markets, where provided) stop mov-
ing. A delay of one second will occur
before another recall can be selected.
EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT
(Available With Memory
Seat Only)
This feature provides automatic
driver seat positioning to enhance
driver mobility when entering and ex-
iting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves
depends on where you have the driver
seat positioned when you place the
ignition to the OFF position.
When you cycle the ignition to theOFF position, the driver seat will
move about 60 mm rearward if the
driver seat position is greater than
or equal to 68 mm forward of the
rear stop. The seat will return to its
previously set position when you
place the ignition into the ACC or
RUN position. When you cycle the ignition to the
OFF position, the driver seat will
move to a position 8 mm forward of
the rear stop if the driver seat posi-
tion is between 23 mm and 68 mm
forward of the rear stop. The seat
will return to its previously set po-
sition when you place the ignition
to the ACC or RUN position.
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat po-
sition is less than 23 mm forward of
the rear stop. At this position, there
is no benefit to the driver by moving
the seat for Easy Exit or Easy En-
try.
Each stored memory setting will have
an associated Easy Entry and Easy
Exit position.
NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit
feature can be enabled or disabled
using the Uconnect® System, refer
to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE
THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open
the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located
under the left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle
and push the safety catch to the left.
The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch
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Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain
Sensing feature will not operate
when the ignition is placed in the
RUN position, the transmission
shift lever is in the NEUTRAL po-
sition and the vehicle speed is less
than 8 km/h, unless the wiper con-
trol on the multifunction lever is
moved or the shift lever is moved
out of the NEUTRAL position.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the
headlight washers when the ignition
switch is in the ON position and the
headlights are turned on. The multi-
function lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
To use the headlight washers, push
the multifunction lever inward (to-
ward the steering column) and release
it. The headlight washers will spray a
timed high-pressure spray of washer
fluid onto each headlight lens. In ad-
dition, the windshield washers will
spray the windshield and the wind-
shield wipers will cycle. NOTE: After turning the ignition
switch and headlights ON, the
headlight washers will operate on
the first spray of the windshield
washer and then every eleventh
spray after that.
TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or down-
ward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping control handle is located
below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, pull
the control handle outward. To tilt the
steering column, move the steeringwheel upward or downward as de-
sired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired. To lock the steering column
in position, push the control handle
inward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column
while driving. Adjusting the steer-
ing column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked,
could cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
POWER TILT/
TELESCOPING
STEERING COLUMN (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or down-
ward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. TheTilt/Telescoping Control Handle
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power tilt/telescoping steering col-
umn switch is located below the mul-
tifunction lever on the steering col-
umn.
To tilt the steering column, move the
switch up or down as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn, pull the switch toward you or
push the switch away from you as
desired.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with
Driver Memory Seat, you can use
your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the memory switch
on the driver's door trim panel to
return the tilt/telescopic steering
column to pre-programmed posi-
tions. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in this section.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column
while driving. Adjusting the steer-
ing column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked,
could cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
HEATED STEERING
WHEEL (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands
in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature set-
ting. Once the heated steering wheel
has been turned on it will operate for
approximately 80 minutes before au-
tomatically shutting off. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering
wheel is already warm. The heated steering wheel can be
turned on and off using the
Uconnect® System.
Touch the “Controls” soft-key then
touch the “Heated Steering Wheel”
soft-key to turn on the heated steering
wheel. Press the “Heated Steering
Wheel” soft-key a second time to turn
the heated steering wheel off.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Switch
Controls Soft-Key
Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key
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Engine Temperature Warning
TelltaleThis telltale warns of an over-
heated engine condition. As
temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H,this telltale will illumi-
nate and a single chime will sound
after reaching a set threshold. Further
overheating will cause the tempera-
ture gauge to pass H,the telltale will
continuously flash and a continuous
chime will occur until the engine is
allowed to cool.
If the telltale turns on while driving,
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the tempera-
ture reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service. Refer to “If Your
Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for more information.
Transmission Temperature
Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates that
the transmission fluid tem-
perature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage,
such as trailer towing. If this telltale
turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission
into PARK and run the engine at idle
or faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Trans-
mission Temperature Warning Tell-
tale illuminated will eventually
cause severe transmission damage
or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature
Warning Telltale is illuminated and
you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could
cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
Electric Power Steering
Malfunction
This telltale is on when the
Electric Power Steering is
not operating and needs
service.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
(GSI) — If Equipped
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system
is enabled on vehicles with a manual
transmission, or when a vehicle with
an automatic transmission is in
manual shift mode. The GSI provides
the driver with a visual indication
within the EVIC when the recom-
mended gear shift point has been
reached. This indication notifies the
driver that changing gear will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
When the shift up indicator (+) is
shown on the display, the GSI is ad-
vising the driver to engage a higher
gear.
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DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES..........213
ACCELERATION ........................213
TRACTION ............................214
DRIVING THROUGH WATER ...............214
FLOWING/RISING WATER ................214
SHALLOW STANDING WATER .............214
POWER STEERING .......................215
PARKING BRAKE ........................216
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ...............217
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .....219
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ........219
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) .......219
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) ............219
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) . .220
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) ...............222
READY ALERT BRAKING ................223
RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT ..................223
ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT AND ESC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT . . . .223
SYNCHRONIZING ESC ...................224
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ..........224
Tire Pressure ..........................224
Tire Inflation Pressures ..................225
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .226
Radial Ply Tires ........................226
Tire Types.............................227
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CAUTION!(Continued)
Driving through standing watermay cause damage to your vehi-
cle’s drivetrain components. Al-
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids
(i.e., engine oil, transmission,
axle, etc.) for signs of contamina-
tion (i.e., fluid that is milky or
foamy in appearance) after driv-
ing through standing water. Do
not continue to operate the ve-
hicle if any fluid appears con-
taminated, as this may result in
further damage. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehi- cle’s engine can cause it to lock up
and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine.
Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
WARNING!
Driving through standing waterlimits your vehicle’s traction ca-
pabilities. Do not exceed 8 km/h
when driving through standing
water.
Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s braking ca-
pabilities, which increases stop-
ping distances. Therefore, after
driving through standing water,
drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to
dry the brakes.
Getting water inside your vehi- cle’s engine can cause it to lock up
and stall out, and leave you
stranded.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are se-
rious or fatal to you, your passen-
gers, and others around you.
POWER STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electro-hydraulic power steering sys-
tem that will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of ma-
neuverability in tight spaces. The sys-
tem will vary its assist to provide light
efforts while parking and good feel
while driving. If the electro-hydraulic
power steering system experiences a
fault that prevents it from providing
power steering assist, then the system
will provide mechanical steering ca-
pability.
CAUTION!
Extreme steering maneuvers may
cause the electrically driven pump
to reduce or stop power steering
assistance in order to prevent dam-
age to the system. Normal opera-
tion will resume once the system is
allowed to cool.
If the “SERVICE POWER
STEERING SYSTEM”
message and a flashing icon
are displayed on the EVIC
screen, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. It is likely the vehicle has lost
power steering assistance. Refer to
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“Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further
information.
If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM
OVER TEMP” message and an icon
are displayed on the EVIC screen, it
indicates that extreme steering ma-
neuvers may have occurred, which
caused an over temperature condition
in the power steering system. You will
lose power steering assistance mo-
mentarily until the over temperature
condition no longer exists. Once driv-
ing conditions are safe, then pull over
and let vehicle idle for a few moments
until the light turns off. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.NOTE:
Even if power steering assis-
tance is no longer operational, it
is still possible to steer the ve-
hicle. Under these conditions
there will be a substantial in-
crease in steering effort, espe-
cially at very low vehicle speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for ser-
vice.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
and place the shift lever in the PARK
position.
The foot operated parking brake is
located below the lower left corner of
the instrument panel. To apply the
park brake, firmly push the park
brake pedal fully. To release the park-
ing brake, press the park brake pedal
a second time and let your foot up as
you feel the brake disengage. When the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switch in the ON
position, the “Brake Warning Light”
in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.
NOTE:
When the parking brake is ap-
plied and the transmission is
placed in gear, the “Brake Warn-
ing Light” will flash. If vehicle
speed is detected, a chime will
sound to alert the driver. Fully
release the parking brake before
attempting to move the vehicle.
This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does
not show the degree of brake ap-
plication.
Parking Brake
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