fuel Lancia Thesis 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty
due to the damage caused.
ENGINE START-UP
Petrol engines with manual gearbox:make sure the parking brake is pulled (instrument panel warning light x
on); put the gear lever to neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn
the ignition key or the Keyless System knob to AVVand release it as soon as the engine starts.
Engines with automatic electronic transmission (COMFORTRONIC): make sure the parking brake is pulled (in-
strument panel warning light xon) and the gear lever is to P; hold the clutch pedal pressed down to the floor
without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key or the Keyless System knob to AVVand release it as soon
as the engine starts.
Diesel engines:make sure the parking brake is pulled; put the gear lever to neutral; press the clutch pedal down
to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key or the Keyless System knob to MAR, and
wait for the instrument panel warning light mto go out, then turn immediately the ignition key or the Keyless
System knob to AVVand release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the car over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
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DEVICES FOR REDUCING PETROL ENGINE EMISSIONS
Three-way catalytic converter (catalytic exhaust pipe)
The exhaust system is equipped with a catalyst made up of noble metal alloys; it is housed in a
stainless steel container capable of withstanding the very high operating temperatures.
The catalyst converts the unburnt hydrocarbons, the carbon monoxide and the nitric oxides found
in the exhaust gases (though in small amounts, thanks to the electronic-injection ignition systems)
into non-polluting substances.
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do
not park the car over inflammable material (e.g. paper, fuel oil, grass, dead leaves, etc.).
Lambda sensors
The Lambda sensors detect the oxygen content in the exhaust gas. The signal sent by the oxygen
sensor is used by the injection system electronic control unit to constantly mix air and fuel in the cor-
rect proportion.
Fuel evaporation canister
As it is impossible to stop the build up of petrol fumes, also when the engine is not running, the sys-
tem traps them in a special container holding active carbon.
The fumes are sucked in from here and burnt while the engine is running.

Diesel engines
Use diesel fuel only.
DIESEL
Expansion tank
Only use fluid of the type
specified in section
“Capacities”.
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Battery
Jack
See the Owner hand-
book.
OBLIGATION SYMBOLS
10
Battery
Keep away from naked
flames.
Battery
Keep away from chil-
dren.
Heat shields - belts -
pulleys - fan
Do not touch.
PROHIBITION SYMBOLS
Power steering
Do not exceed the maxi-
mum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the
fluid specified in section
“Capacities”.
Catalytic converter
Do not park over inflam-
mable materials. See
chapter: “Protecting the
emission control devices”.
WARNING SYMBOLS
Engine
Use only the oil specified
in section “Capacities”.
Unleaded petrol vehicle
Use only unleaded petrol
with a rated octane num-
ber (R.O.N.) of not less
than 95.
Windscreen wiper
Only use fluid of the type
specified in section
“Capacities”.
Brake circuit
Do not exceed the maxi-
mum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the
fluid specified in section
“Capacities”.

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AUTOCLOSE FUNCTION
(AUTOMATIC LOCKING
OF DOORS, BOOT,
AND FUEL FILLER FLAP)
The Keyless System automatically
locks the boot and door locks when
the owner goes away with the CID
device at least 4 metres far from the
car. Boot and door locking is con-
firmed by the flashing of direction
indicators.
This function can be switched off
by acting on the CONNECT settings.
The Autoclose function is not actu-
ated in the following cases:
– If, when the driver moves away
from the car, one or several doors are
not closed correctly, automatic lock-
ing will not be actuated and the car
doors and boot will remain open: the
owner is warned of this by the failed
blinking of direction indicators.
– If at the time of moving away,
other CID devices are identified as
existing in the car passenger com-
partment or in the luggage compart-
ment, or if the knob is not set to the
STOPposition (instrument panel
turned on or engine started). LOCKING THE DOOR AND
LEAVING THE CAR (with the
identification system disabled)
To lock doors when system func-
tions are disabled, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Close all the doors and the lug-
gage compartment bonnet
– Push on button C(fig. 18) on
CID device to engage central locking
of doors, of luggage compartment
and of electronic alarm.
Leds on door panels will lit for
approx. 3 seconds in red colour and
then they will start flashing with
deterring function.
If one or more doors are not cor-
rectly closed, leds will start flashing
for 3 seconds instead of being lit
with a fixed light. After flashing for
3 seconds, leds will anyhow be
turned out, except for that on the
driver’s door, which will start flash-
ing with a deterring function. TAILGATE OPENING
If the boot shall be opened from
outside, with the doors locked, it is
enough to get near the boot with the
CID device and press the boot but-
ton: the boot lock will release and
the boot will be opened while the
doors remain locked. If the alarm
system is on, the boot protection,
volumetric protection and anti-lift-
ing protection will be temporarily
excluded.
When the boot is reclosed, it will
have to be locked by pressing the
door locking button on the CID
device, which will resume the alarm
protection, too.
IMPORTANTBefore closing the
luggage compartment bonnet, make
sure you always have with yourself
the CID device.

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The alarm system, the
steering lock and the
deadlock device are not
actuated by the automatic lock-
ing function.
IMPORTANTPurpose of Autoclose
function is to lock doors, luggage
compartment and fuel filler flap when
owner possessing the CID device,
moves away from the car. In this case
(Autoclose function on), push on but-
ton B(fig. 18) on CID to unlock fuel
filler flap in order to refuel. – If there is a fault in the identifi-
cation system (Keyless System).
– If the CID device battery is flat.
– If the last engine start-up was
performed with the CID device in
the emergency position.
IMPORTANT
– If, after locking the locks, a door
is opened from inside the car, all the
locks will be unlocked.
– If central door opening has been
activated by pressing the CID but-
ton, the Autoclose function (auto-
matic locking) will not be activated.
To activate central locking, press the
relevant button on the CID device.
– When the Autoclose function on,
before leaving the car, make sure
you always have with yourself the
CID device.The Autoclose function can be
influenced by the presence of elec-
tromagnetic noises; in these cases
lock the doors with the remote con-
trol or use the door locks.
CENTRAL LOCKING/OPENING
OF WINDOWS AND SUNROOF
When central door locking is
switched on/off, also the central
locking/opening of the windows and
the sunroof can be controlled, pro-
vided that all the doors are properly
closed.
To actuate central locking of the
windows and the sunroof, keep the
remote control button A(fig. 25)
depressed for more than 2 seconds
after closing the doors: both the win-
dow regulators and the sunroof will
be actuated until they are fully
closed or until the button is released.
fig. 25
L0A0253b

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Disabling rear door
locking/unlocking controls
To disable rear door locking/un-
locking controls, press the driver's
door button A(fig. 37) for more than
one second. When controls are off, the
button warning light will come on.
To restore controls, press button A
again. When controls are enabled, the
button warning light is off.CHILD LOCK
To prevent opening the rear doors
from the inside.
Engage by inserting the tip of the ig-
nition key in A(fig. 38) to turn the
lock.
Position 1- engaged.
Position 2- disengaged.
The device will be engaged even if
the doors are unlocked by means of
the centralised system.IMPORTANT After engaging the
lock, check by trying to open a rear
door with the internal handle.
fig. 37
L0A0100b
Always use the lock when
transporting children. This
will prevent them opening
a door by themselves when travel-
ling.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS
20 KM/H
The CONNECT enables to set
automatic locking of doors, boot and
fuel cap when the car speed exceeds
20 km/h.
To actuate these settings, refer to
the CONNECT supplement provid-
ed with the car.
fig. 38
L0A0421b

INSTRUMENT PANEL
PETROL VERSIONS (fig. 101)
A- Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
B- SpeedometerC- Multifunction display for sym-
bols/messages/failure indications
and CONNECT info repetition
D- Engine rev. counter
E- Fuel gauge and reserve warning
lightF- Flash consumption gauge
G- Warning lights
H- Kilometre counter (and trip
meter) and automatic gearbox
I- Trip meter reset button/failure
messages deleting button
fig. 101L0A0230b
105

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JTD VERSIONS (fig. 102)
fig. 102L0A0231b
A- Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
B- SpeedometerC- Multifunction display for sym-
bols/messages/failure indications
and CONNECT info repetition
D - Engine rev. counter
E- Fuel gauge and reserve warning
lightF- Flash consumption gauge
G- Warning lights
H- Kilometre counter (and trip
meter) and automatic gearbox
I- Trip meter reset button/failure
messages deleting button

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INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER (fig. 103)
The speedometer shows the car
speed expressed in kilometres per
hour (km/h) and starts signalling
the speed when the car speed
exceeds approx. 4 km/h (see the
indications given in paragraph “At
the filling station").REV COUNTER (fig. 104)
If the needle is in the hazard sector
(the section with red lines) it shows
that the engine is over-revving. Do
not travel with the needle in this sec-
tor.
When the engine is idling, the rev
counter may show a gradual or sud-
den increase in engine speed,
according to the case. This is normal
and indicates the operation of the
climate control compressor or fans,
etc. In particular, a gradual varia-
tion in engine revolution speed safe-
guards battery charge.IMPORTANTThe hazard sectors
can present different widths and dif-
ferent full scale values according to
the various car versions.
IMPORTANTThe electronic injec-
tion control system will progressive-
ly cut off the flow of fuel when the
engine is over-revving and the
engine will consequently lose power.
fig. 103
L0A0232b
fig. 104
L0A0233b

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fig. 106
L0A0236b
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE GAUGE WITH OVER-
HEATING WARNING LIGHT
(fig. 105)
This instrument indicates the
engine coolant temperature. It starts
signalling the temperature when this
reaches approximately 50 °C.
The needle should usually be on
middle scale values. reduce your
demand on the engine if the needle
approaches top scale values.The warning light Awill come on
together with message “ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
HIGH” on the instrument panel dis-
play to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too hot. In this case,
stop the engine immediately and
contact a Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANTThe needle may
approach the top scale values if the
engine cooling radiator external part
is obstructed or dirty. In this case,
inspect and remove the obstructions.
Accurately clean the external part of
the radiator as soon as possible.FUEL GAUGE AND RESERVE
WARNING LIGHT (fig. 106)
The fuel reserve warning light A
will come on together with message
“REFUEL” on the instrument panel
display to indicate that there are
approximately 10 litres of fuel in the
tank.
IMPORTANTDo not travel with
the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the
catalyst.
fig. 105
L0A0235b