warning Lancia Thesis 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

126
Glow plugs (JTD versions)
Warning light/symbol
m
èm
Message
–
PLUG PREHEATING
FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Symbol is displayed
when glow plugs
are working. Symbol goes off
when glow plugs reach
the preset temperature.
When outside temperature is high
symbol displaying can be unper-
ceivable
Plug preheating system
faultRemarks / Action
Start engine
as soon as symbol
goes off
Contact a Lancia
Dealership
Fuel level
Warning light/symbol
K
Message
REFUEL Meaning of the message
Low fuel in the tank.
This message is displayed
when about 10 litres
fuel are left in the tank Remarks
Top up fuel
as soon as possible
IMPORTANTDo not travel with
the fuel tank almost empty: the
gaps in fuel delivery could damage
the catalyst

Action
IMPORTANTIf the ¬warning light
does not turn on when turning the ig-
nition key to MARor if it stays on
when travelling, (together with mes-
sage on display) this could indicate a
failure in safety retaining systems; un-
der this condition air bags or preten-
sioners could not trigger in the event of
collision or, in a restricted number of
cases, they could trigger accidentally.
Stop the car and contact Lancia Deal-
ershipto have the system checked im-
mediately.
127
Outside temperature (ice hazard)
Warning light/symbol
❄
Message
WARNING ICE HAZARDMeaning of the message
Outside temperature is low
and there could be ice on the roadRemarks
Under certain conditions
(bridges, overbridges,
curves or road sections in
the shade, etc.) the air temperature
at ground level can be lower than
that at sensor level and therefore
there can be ice on the road
although this warning message is
not displayed
Message
AIRBAG SYSTEM
FAULT
AIRBAG SYSTEM
FAULT
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEEDMeaning of the message
Airbag system
failure
Airbag system
failure
Airbag
Warning light/symbol
¬

128
ABS SYSTEM
Warning light/symbol
>
Message
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
ABS SYSTEM FAULT
GO TO DEALER
ABS INDICATOR FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
System setting in progress
ABS system failure:
in this case the braking system
keeps its effectiveness,
but without the potential offered
by the ABS system. Drive with the
utmost care specially
in all cases of less than
perfect grip.
System is ok but the
warning light is failing and
cannot indicate the presence of
future failures of the ABS systemAction
–
Contact a Lancia Dealership
Contact a Lancia Dealership
ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM)
Warning light/symbol
á
Message
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
ESP SYSTEM FAULT
GO TO DEALER
ESP INDICATOR FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
System setting in progress
ESP system failure
System is ok but the warning
light is failing and cannot indicate
the presence of future
failures/interventions of the ESP
systemAction
-
Contact a Lancia Dealership
Contact a Lancia Dealership

ASR SYSTEM (wheel antiskid system)
Warning light/symbol
V
Message
ASR OFF
ASR ON
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLEMeaning of the message
System has been deactivated
manually
System has been activated
manually
System setting in progressAction
–
–
–
EBD SYSTEM (electronic brakeforce distributor)
Warning light/symbol
x>
Message
EBD SYSTEM FAULT
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEED
SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLEMeaning of the message
EBD system failure
System setting in progressAction
Stop the car and contact a
Lancia Dealership
The car is fitted with an
electronic brakeforce
distributor (EBD). The
turning on at the same time of
the
xand >warning lights on
the instrument panel together
with message “EBD SYSTEM
FAULT” on the multifunction
display, with engine running,
indicates and EBD system fail-
ure; in this case heavy braking
may cause the rear wheel lock
before time, with the possibility
of skidding.
–
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130
EPB (electric parking brake)
Warning light/symbol
3
Message
EPB FAULT
GO TO DEALER
EPB INDICATOR FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Electric parking brake
failure
Electric parking brake
warning light failureAction
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
EOBD (engine control system)
Warning light/symbol
U
Message
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Engine control system
failureAction
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Injection system (where provided - JTD versions)
Warning light/symbol
U
Message
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Injection system failureAction
Contact a
Lancia Dealership

131
Car speed
Warning light/symbol
4
Message
SPEED LIMIT
EXCEEDED
SLOW DOWNMeaning of the message
Car speed is exceeding
the limit set on the CONNECTAction
Reduce car speed
Cruise Control
Warning light/symbol
Ü
Message
CRUISE CONTROL
ONMeaning of the message
The Cruise Control (constant
speed adjusting device) is activatedRemarks
-

132
Warning light/symbol
–
ú
–
à
à
Message
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
OFF
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
ON
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
NOT ACTIVATED
RADAR CRUISE CONTROL
FAULT
GO TO DEALER
RCC FAULT DIRTY LENS
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
The Radar Cruise Control
is off
The Radar Cruise Control
is on
The Radar Cruise Control
was on but has been deactivated
since the speed of the preceding
vehicles has slowed down to 30
km/h or the brake pedal
has been depressed
Radar Cruise Control
failure
System failure is due to radar
sensor “blindness”
since the aerial lens is dirtyAction
–
–
–
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Contact a
Lancia Dealership
Radar Cruise Control
For any information concerning symbols and messages displayed during normal system operation see paragraph “Radar
Cruise Control”.

133
Electronic automatic transmission (COMFORTRONIC)
Warning light/symbol
t
Message
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FAULT
GO TO
DEALER SLOWLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION OIL TEMP. HIGH
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEEDMeaning of the message
Electronic automatic
transmission
(COMFORTRONIC) failure
Electronic automatic
transmission (COMFORTRONIC)
oil
is too hot Action
Drive slowly to the nearest
Lancia Dealership
Turn the engine off and contact
a Lancia Dealership
Power steering (VARIOSTEER)
Warning light/symbol
g
Message
POWER STEERING FAULT
GO TO
DEALER SLOWLYMeaning of the message
Power steering
(VARIOSTEER)
failureAction
Drive slowly to the nearest
Lancia Dealership
Suspensions (SKYHOOK - where provided)
Warning light/symbol
‰
Message
SUSPENSION FAULT
GO TO
DEALER SLOWLYMeaning of the message
Suspensions
(SKYHOOK)
failureAction
Drive slowly to the nearest
Lancia Dealership

134
Headlamp inclination adjustment system
Warning light/symbol
6
Message
HEADLAMP INCLINATION
ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM
FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Headlamp inclination
adjustment system
failureAction
Contact a Lancia
Dealership
Brake fluid level
Warning light/symbol
x
Message
LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEED
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
INDICATOR
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Brake fluid in the reservoir
is below the minimum level
due to possible leak
in the circuit
Brake fluid
warning light
failureAction
Stop the car and
contact a Lancia
Dealership
Contact a Lancia
Dealership

135
Engine oil pressure
Warning light/symbol
v
èv
Message
INSUFFICIENT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
SWITCH OFF ENGINE,
DO NOT PROCEED
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULT
GO TO DEALERMeaning of the message
Engine oil pressure is below
the standard value
Engine oil pressure
sensor failureAction
Turn the engine off and contact
a Lancia Dealership
IMPORTANTIf engine has been
taxed, when running it idle this
message can appear on the dis-
play but it should go out when
slightly accelerating
Contact a Lancia Dealership
Low battery charge
Warning light/symbol
w
Message
ALTERNATOR FAULT
GO TO
DEALER SLOWLYMeaning of the message
Current generator
failure resulting in
poor car battery
chargeAction
Drive slowly to a Lancia
Dealership