Lancia Thesis 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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Boot lock opening/closing by metal insert of the key
Central door locking system condition
To open the
boot tailgate
To close
the boot tailgate
On
Turn the key clock-
wise in the
lock latch
When the boot is
closed, the lock
remains
unlocked.
To lock the
tailgate lock, turn the
key counterclockwise
in the lock latch Off
Turn the key clock-
wise in the
lock latch
When the boot is
closed, the lock
remains
unlocked.
To lock the
tailgate lock, turn the
key counterclockwise
in the lock latch.
In any case, the lock
will automatically
lock when the car
speed exceeds 20
km/hOn
Turn the key clock-
wise in the
lock latch
When the boot is
closed, the lock
remains
unlocked.
To lock the
tailgate lock, turn the
key counterclockwise
in the lock latch Off
Press the tailgate but-
ton
When the boot is
closed, the lock
remains
unlockedNot bound to central door locking Bound to central door locking

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CLOSING THE BOOT
To close the bonnet,
lower it down until you lay
it on the lock, without
however slamming it. The lock is
electric and the bonnet will close
automatically. BOOT CEILING LIGHT (fig. 195)
The boot is lit by ceiling light A,
which switches on automatically
when the tailgate is opened.
The light switches off automatical-
ly when the tailgate is closed.
If the tailgate is left open, the ceil-
ing light will switch off after about
20 minutes: to switch it on again,
close and then open again the tail-
gate.LUGGAGE NETS
The boot is equipped with a fixed
net (fig. 196) set on the left side,
and (optional for versions/markets
where applicable) a mobile net.
fig. 195
L0A0180b
fig. 196
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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.
fig. 202
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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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fig. 211
L0A0094b
After placing the load with the pro-
tection, secure it by means of the
belt to prevent it from shifting in
case of sudden braking or collision.
To secure the protection with the
load:
1) Get the protection belt to pass
around the armrest.
2) Hold the belt tight by pulling its
end, while holding buckle A (fig.
209).3) Secure the load by inserting the
attachment of belt A (fig. 210) into
the buckle of the central rear safety
belt.To release the protection with the
load:
1) Release the belt by pressing the
button on the safety belt buckle.
2) Loosen the tension of the belt by
making the latter slide into buckle A
(fig. 211) while pressing button B.
3) Slip the protection belt from the
armrest and fold it up into its seat.
Close the flaps by pushing them
into their seat to locking.
fig. 209
L0A0093b
fig. 210
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BONNET
Open the bonnet only
when the car is station-
ary.
To open the bonnet:
1)Open the driver’s door.
2)Pull lever A(fig. 212) in the
direction shown by the arrow.3)Lift lever B(fig. 213) and
release the bonnet from the safety
retainer.
4)Lift the bonnet. IMPORTANTThe bonnet is lifted
by two gas struts (fig. 214). Do not
tamper with the struts and follow
the bonnet in its movement.
fig. 212
L0A0019b
fig. 213
L0A0018b
fig. 214
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If repairs need to be car-
ried out inside the engine
compartment when this is
still hot, be careful not to burn
yourself and keep away from the
electric fan as this may cut in at
any time, even if the key is
removed from the ignition switch.
Wait until the engine has cooled.
Scarves, ties and other
loose articles of clothing
could easily get caught up
in moving parts.To close the bonnet:
Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cm
from the engine compartment and
then let it drop, ensuring that it is
fully closed and not just held in posi-
tion by the safety catch. If the bonnet
does not close properly do not push it
down but open it again and repeat the
above procedure.
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when trav-
elling. Always check for proper
bonnet locking. If the bonnet is left
inadvertently open, stop the car
immediately and close the bonnet.FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap flap is controlled
automatically controlled by the cen-
tral door locking system.
When central door locking is on,
the fuel filler flap cannot be opened;
when central door locking is off, the
flap can be opened by simply press-
ing on the front part in point A(fig.
215).
Open the fuel filler flap by turning
it in the direction shown by the
arrow until it is completely opened.
fig. 215
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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
fig. 216
L0A0015b