boot Lancia Thesis 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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The mobile net can be secured to
one of the two positions provided in
the front part of the boot (fig. 197-
198), by hooking it onto seats Aand
B(fig. 199).To secure the net, insert hooks A
(fig. 200) in seats Bthen push
downwards.
The net can be unhooked by slip-
ping it off upwards, by pressing
down button Con the attachment.ANCHORING THE LOAD
The loads can be secured with belts
(not provided), attached to the spe-
cific rings (fig. 201-202) in the boot
corners.
fig. 197
L0A0046b
fig. 198
L0A0047b
fig. 199
L0A0099b
fig. 200
L0A0048b
fig. 201
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These rings can also be used to fas-
ten the luggage net (optional, can be
purchased at a Lancia Dealership).LUGGAGE TRANSPORT -
IMPORTANT
The car is equipped with a system
that automatically keeps headlight
height steady on different loading
conditions. The adjusting system
works properly with the maximum
allowed loads: always make sure
that the load you are carrying does
not exceed the values specified in
chapter “Technical Specifications”.
When using the boot,
make sure the load you
are carrying does not
exceed the maximum allowed
weight (see the “Technical
Specifications” chapter). Also
ensure the items in the boot are
arranged properly and fastened
with straps to the specific hooks
to prevent them being thrown for-
wards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.Heavy loads which are
not securely anchored
could seriously injure
passengers in the event of an
accident.
If you need to carry
petrol in a jerry-can,
always comply with the
law regulations and use a certi-
fied can, which must be properly
secured to the fastening rings. In
any case, the risk of fire in case of
accident is high.
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POWER SOCKET (fig. 203)
(where provided)
It is located on the right-hand side
of the boot.
Open cover Ato use the socket.
The socket is powered when the
key is turned to MAR. It can be used
only for accessories with a maximum
intake of 15A (power 180W).Do not use the socket for
power devices with a
higher intake than that
shown.
Prolonged current intake can
drain the battery and lead to
problems when starting the
engine.SKI TUNNEL (where provided)
The tunnel can be used to trans-
port long objects (e.g. skis).
Introduce objects into the tunnel
from the boot.
Proceed as follows:
1) From the rear seat, lower the
armrest using handle A (fig. 204).
fig. 203
L0A0218b
fig. 204
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2) Lower the coating by pulling
handgrip B (fig. 205). 3) Open the flap by pressing but-
tons C (fig. 206).4) Take protection D (fig. 207) out
and lay it on the armrest.
5) From the boot, lower the flap by
pressing handle A (fig. 208).
fig. 206
L0A0078b
fig. 205
L0A0077b
fig. 208
L0A0080b
fig. 207
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In an emergency, the flap can be
released by pulling wire B(fig. 216)
on the right-hand side of the boot
inside the service compartment.
To open the compartment flap,
turn the catch C(fig. 217) to 1using
the ignition key and lower it.IMPORTANT The airtight seal of
the cap may lead to a slight increase
of pressure in the tank. A hissing
sound when the cap is removed is
therefore quite normal.
The cap is equipped with a device
which fastens it to the flap so that it
cannot be misplaced D(fig. 218).
While you are filling up, fasten the
cap to the device inside the flap as
shown in the figure.
Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near
the fuel filler hole as there
is a danger of fire. Do not bend too
close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry
out two refuelling operations after the
first click of the fuel delivery gun. Avoid
further topping up operations that
could cause damages to the fuel system.
IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always
be performed with engine off and igni-
tion key to STOP. If the engine is off
but the key is to MAR, a wrong fuel
level could temporarily be indicated.
This is due to the internal system con-
trol logic and cannot be considered as
a system malfunctioning.
fig. 217
L0A0303b
fig. 218
L0A0014b
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fig. 226
L0A286b
Speakers on the rear window
shelf (fig. 225)
Speakers Care located at the ends
of the rear window shelf.
BOSE HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM
The HI-FI sound system consists of:
– two high-performance woofers
(168 mm diameter), fitted in front
door panels
– two coaxial tweeters (50 mm
diameter) built-into the front door
woofers
– two high-performance, wide-
band mid-range speakers (160 mm
diameter), fitted in the rear door
panels– two high-performance sub-
woofers (230 mm diameter), fitted
on the rear window shelf
– speaker A(fig. 226) fitted in the
upper central part of the dashboard
– one high-power hi-fi amplifier,
five channels - four 25 W and one
100 W - class D, with analogue
equaliser for signal amplitude and
phase, fitted on the right-hand side
of the boot A(fig. 227).
Total sound power: 300 W.
The HI-FI sound system was
specifically designed for the THESIS
to offer the best acoustic perfor-
mance and the musical realism of a
live concert in each seat in the pas-
senger compartment.System characteristics include
crystalline treble and full, rich bass-
es. Furthermore, the complete range
of tones is played in the entire pas-
senger compartment embracing the
passengers with the feeling of space
typical of live music.
The system components are
patented and result from state-of-
the-art technology. At the same
time, the system is easy and intuitive
to use and allows even the least
experts to use the system to the best.
fig. 225
L0A211b
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SAFE DRIVING
In designing THESIS, LANCIA has
made every effort to come up with a
car able to provide driver and pas-
senger with top-class levels of safety.
Nevertheless it is always the behav-
iour of the person at the wheel that
determines road safety.
Below you will find some simple
tips to help you travel in safety
under different conditions. You will
no doubt be familiar with many of
them already, but it will be useful to
read them all carefully.
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND
THE WHEEL
– Make sure all lights, including
the headlights, are working proper-
ly.
– Adjust the position of the seats,
steering wheel, driving and door
mirrors properly for the best driving
position.
– Carefully adjust the head
restraints so that the back of the
head and not the nape of the neck is
supported. Make sure that nothing (mats etc.)
gets in the way of the pedals when
they are pushed down.
– Make sure that any child
restraint systems (child seats, carri-
ers etc.) are properly fixed on the
rear seat.
– Place any objects in the boot in
such a way that they cannot be
thrown forwards in the event of an
accident.
– Do not eat a heavy meal before
travelling. Light eating will help
keep your reflexes prompt. Above
all, do not have anything alcoholic to
drink.
Periodically, remember to check:
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– engine oil level;
– coolant level and cooling system
conditions;
– brake fluid level;
– power steering fluid level;
– windscreen washer fluid level. WHEN TRAVELLING
– The first rule of safe driving is
prudence.
– Prudence also means putting
yourself into a position where you
can predict wrong or imprudent
behaviour from other drivers.
– Stick closely to the rules of the
road in the particular country where
the vehicle is being driven and,
above all, do not exceed speed limits.
– Ensure that, besides yourself, all
the other passengers in the vehicle
have their seat belts fastened, that
children are sitting in the appropri-
ate child seats and any animals in
the car are placed in suitable com-
partments.
– You should be physically fit and
mentally alert before setting out on
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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND
POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an
important factor which has a
marked influence over fuel con-
sumption and driving comfort and
on the life span of your car. For this
reason care should be taken to main-
tain your car by carrying out the
necessary checks and regulations in
accordance with the specifications
given in the “Service Schedule” (see
sections: spark plugs, air cleaners,
timing...).Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is
increased and handling suffers,
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load in
the boot. The weight of the car (in
town traffic above all), and its trim
greatly effect consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the car as soon as they are no longer
needed. These accessories reduce the
aerodynamic penetration of the car
and will increase consumption.
When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer, where
possible.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heater fan require large amounts of
electricity and increasing the request
for power will also increase fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% when driving
in towns).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an
additional load which greatly effects
the engine leading to higher con-
sumption (up to +20% in average).
When the temperature outside
allows, use the air vents where pos-
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JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, you can use
another battery to start the engine.
Its capacity must be the same or
slightly greater than the flat battery
(see the “Technical Specification”
chapter).
The battery is placed on the left
side of the boot, protected by a
cover.Before opening the lug-
gage compartment bonnet
to reload the battery or to
connect an auxiliary battery,
carefully read and comply with
the instructions contained in the
paragraph “If battery is to be dis-
connected” in the chapter “In an
emergency”.
Jump starting does not damage the
Lancia CODE system. Proceed as
follows:
1) Disconnect all electrical devices
that are not strictly useful.
2) Lift the boot tailgate by turning
the key metal insert clockwise in the
latch.3) Loosen the knob A(fig. 1) and
remove the protective cover B.
4) Press flanges A(fig. 2) and
remove the cover B.
5) Connect the positive terminals
(+) A(fig. 3) and Bof the two bat-
teries with a jump lead.
6) With a second lead connect first
the negative terminal (–) Cof the
auxiliary battery and then the earth
braid Dof the car to be started.
fig. 1
L0A0030b
fig. 2
L0A0031b
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7) Start the engine.
8) When the engine has started,
remove the leads in the reverse order
to before: D, C, Band finally A.
IMPORTANT If the engine fails to
start after a few attempts, do not keep
turning the key but have the car seen
to at a Lancia Dealership.
9) Put the cover back on the bat-
tery positive terminal by fitting the
lock flanges in.
10) Put the cover back and retight-
en the knob.
11) Close the boot tailgate.IMPORTANTWhen the tailgate is
closed, the boot latch is not locked.
To lock it, turn the metal insert of
the key anticlockwise in the latch.
Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack
experience: if it is not
done correctly it can cause very
intense electrical discharges and
the battery might even explode.
Do not to put naked flames or
lighted cigarettes near the battery
and do not cause sparks: risk of
explosion and fire.
Never use a battery
charger to jump start the
engine: you could damage
the electronic system, with spe-
cial reference to ignition and
injection control unit.
BUMP STARTING
Do not bump start by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill. This
way of starting could cause a rush of
fuel into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
Remember that ifthe engine is not
running, the brake booster and the
power steering will not work. You
therefore have to use considerably
more effort on both the brake pedal
and the steering wheel.
Never connect the nega-
tive terminals of the two
batteries directly: sparks
could ignite the flammable gas
from the battery. If the auxiliary
battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
between the metal parts of the
two vehicles.