Check Lancia Thesis 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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WHEELS
AND TYRES
TYRE PRESSURE
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the spare, every two weeks
and before long journeys.
The pressure should be checked
with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise
when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when
the tyres are warm, remember that
the pressure value must be 0.3 bar
above the specified value.
For proper tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in chapter “Technical
Specifications”.Tyre pressure must be
correct to ensure good
road holding.
Wrong pressure causes uneven
wear of the tyres (fig. 19):
A- Correct pressure: tyre wears
evenly.
B- Under inflated tyre: shoulder
tread wear.
C- Over inflated tyre: centre tread
wear.If the pressure is too low
the tyre overheats and
this can cause it serious
damage.
Tyres must be replaced when the
tread wears down to 1.6 mm. In any
case, comply with the laws in the
country where the car is being dri-
ven.
fig. 19
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If you replace a tyre it is a good
idea to change the inflation valve,
too.
To ensure the front and rear tyres
all wear evenly, you are advised to
change the tyres over every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as to
not reverse the direction of rotation.
Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fash-
ion by moving a tyre from
the left hand side of the car to the
right and vice versa.GENERAL NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking and screech starts, etc.
Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-
holes or other obstacles hard.
Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the sidewalls, abnor-
mal swelling or irregular tyre wear.
If any of these occur, have the car
seen to at a Lancia Dealership.
Avoid overloading your car: this
can seriously damage wheels and
tyres.If you get a flat tyre, stop immedi-
ately and change it so as not to dam-
age the tyre, the wheel, the suspen-
sion and the steering. Tyres age even
if they are not used very much.
Cracking of the tread rubber and the
sidewalls are a sign of this ageing. In
any case, if the tyres have been fitted
for more than six years they should
be examined by an expert who can
judge whether they are still fit for
use. Remember to check the spare
tyre particularly carefully too
If a replacement is necessary,
always use new tyres and avoid
using ones the origin of which you
are not certain about.
Lancia THESIS fits tubeless tyres.
Under no circumstances use an inner
tube with these tyres.

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RUBBER
TUBING
Follow the Service Schedule to the
letter as concerns braking, power
steering and fuel line rubber tubing.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of fluid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and crack-
ing of the pipes with possible loss of
fluid. A careful check is therefore
essential.
WINDSCREEN
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable products. We recom-
mendTUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35.
Change the blades if the rubber
edge is warped or worn out. You
should in any case change them
approximately once a year.
Some simple steps can reduce
potential damage to the blades:
– If the temperatures falls to below
zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free it with a de-icing com-
pound.
– Remove any snow that has settled
on the glass: besides saving the
blades you will avoid straining the
electric windscreen wiper motor and
causing it to overheat.
– Do not operate the windscreen
wipers on dry glass.Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-
ity in bad weather.
Checking the blades
Before checking, clean the wind-
screen and rubber blades carefully
with warm water and soap or with
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
windscreen washing fluid. The
windscreen should be perfectly clean
and not greasy. If required, complete
the cleaning operation with degreas-
ing products (ammonia based) or
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SPRAY NOZZLES (fig. 21)
If there is no jet of liquid, first
make sure that there is liquid in the
reservoir. Then make sure that the
holes in the nozzles are not clogged
up. Use a pin for this if necessary.
The windscreen washer jets can be
directed through screw A. Direct the
spray so that it reaches the highest
point reached by the blades.
fig. 21
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The blades must also be perfectly
clean before starting the check. If
required, clean the corners with
warm water and soap.
1) Check the blades carefully. They
should not be broken or damaged in
any part. Replace both the blades if
they are broken or damaged.
2) If the blades are intact, continue
by checking the operation. Operate
the windscreen washer and the
wiper. If the blades clean the wind-
screen perfectly they can be kept. If
not, replace them both.Replacing the blades
(fig. 20)
To replace the windscreen wiper
blades:
1) Lift the windscreen wiper arm.
2) Press the lock spring tab and
remove the blade Afrom arm B.
3) Insert the new blade in the
windscreen wiper arm until the lock
spring clicks.
IMPORTANTAfter replacing,
make sure that the blades are cor-
rectly fastened to the windscreen
wiper arm.
fig. 20
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HEADLIGHT
WASHERS
Regularly check that the nozzles
(fig. 22) are intact and clean.
The headlight washers are auto-
matically switched on when the
windscreen washer is operated and
the headlights are on.
CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at
least once a month for about ten
minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at a Lancia Dealership.INITIALISING THE AIR
CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT
Whenever the battery is electrically
connected again or it is reloaded after
being completely flat or after replac-
ing one of the protection fuses, to re-
store the correct operation of the air
conditioning, of the door locking and
of the ESP system. It is necessary to
perform the initialisation operations
contained in the paragraph “If battery
is to be disconnected” in the chapter
“In an emergency”.
fig. 22
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The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incom-
patible with the system compo-
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Engine compartment
At the end of each winter season,
carefully clean the engine compart-
ment without directing the water jet
against electronic control units.
Have this done at a garage.
Detergents pollute water.
For this reason the car
must be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
IMPORTANTThe car should
washed with the engine cold and the
ignition key at STOP. After washing
make sure that the various protec-
tions (e.g. rubber caps and various
covers) have not been damaged or
removed.INTERIORS
From time to time check that water
has not collected under the mats
(from dripping shoes, umbrellas,
etc.) which could cause the steel to
rust.
Never use inflammable
products like fuel oil
ether or rectified petrol
for cleaning inside the car. The
electrostatic discharges generat-
ed when rubbing to clean may
cause fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans
in the car. There is the
risk they might explode.
Aerosol cans must never be
exposed to a temperature above
50°C; when the weather starts to
get hot the temperature inside the
car might go well beyond that fig-
ure.
PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE
THE CAR
Use special products designed not
to alter the appearance of the com-
ponents.
IMPORTANTDo not use alcohol
or petrol to clean the instrument
panel.
CLEANING ALCANTARA
SEATS
Alcantara upholstery is easy to
clean. Follow the same instructions
provided for velvet upholstery.

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Battery
- checking the battery
charge ................................ 327
- disconnecting the loaded
battery ............................... 302
- disconnecting the
unloaded battery................ 303
- initialising the control
units of the door locks,
air conditioner and ESP
system................................ 303
- jump starting ............. 272-304
- maintenance ..................... 326
- recharging the
battery ...................... 304-328
- replacement ...................... 328
- useful advice ..................... 329
Bodywork
- maintenance ..................... 337
- version code ...................... 343Bodywork paint
identification plate .............. 342
Bodywork versions (codes) ..... 343
Bonnet .................................... 237
Boot
- anchoring the load ............ 232
- ceiling light ........................ 231
- closing the boot.................. 231
- functions that can be
modified by the
CONNECT menu ............... 229
- luggage nets ....................... 231
- luggage transport -
important notes ................. 233
- opening by remote
control ............................... 228
- opening from the inside .... 227
- opening from the outside
with the key ....................... 228
- power socket ..................... 234
Boot light
- bulb replacement ............... 290Bose HI-FI audio system ........ 248
Bottle/can holder
- front ................................. 217
- rear ................................... 219
Brake and hydraulic
clutch fluid .......................... 323
Brakes
- fluid level ......................... 323
- technical specifications ...... 348
Bulbs (replacing) .................... 281
- bulbs ................................. 283
- front light cluster ............... 284
- general instructions ........... 282
- rear light cluster ................ 286
- replacing an exterior light .. 284
- types of bulbs ................... 282
Capacities ............................. 362
Car maintenance .................. 309
- additional checks .............. 314

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- what triggers the alarm
off ..................................... 42
Electronic automatic gearbox
(COMFORTRONIC) ............. 180
- automatic operation ........... 182
- bump starting .................... 188
- failure indication ............... 187
- gearbox display.................. 110
- manual sequential
operation ........................... 186
- moving off ......................... 180
- selecting the automatic/
manual sequential
operation ........................... 182
- sound signal ..................... 188
- starting the engine ............ 180
- stopping ............................. 181
- technical specifications ..... 348
- towing the car ................... 189
Electronic brakeforce
distributor (EBD) .................... 245
Electronic control units
(important) ......................... 330Engine
- identification code ............ 341
- marking ............................ 341
- technical specifications ..... 344
Engine compartment
(cleaning) ............................ 339
Engine coolant ........................ 321
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .................................. 108
Engine oil
- checking level ................... 320
- specifications ..................... 364
Engine oil consumption .......... 321
Engine oil level ....................... 320
Engine warming up ................ 252
Environment
(safety and protection) ......... 4-5
EOBD system ......................... 244
EPB (electric parking brake) .. 175
- emergency disengagement.. 178
ESP system ............................ 189
- ASR function .................... 191- ESP system action ............. 192
- failure indication .............. 192
- initialising the control units
of the door locks, air
conditioner and ESP
system................................ 303
- MSR system ....................... 192
- operation .......................... 190
Exhaust gas
(recirculation system) .......... 7
External lights (controls) ........ 97
Flash consumption
gauge .................................. 109
Flashing the headlights
(main beam) ....................... 100
Fluids and lubricants .............. 364
Follow me home
(delayed light switching off) 99
Front ceiling light ................... 212
- bulb replacement .............. 287

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Lambda sensors ................... 6
Lancia CODE (system) .......... 26
- CODE Card ...................... 28
Levels (check) ........................ 317
- brake and hydraulic
clutch fluid ....................... 323
- engine coolant.................... 321
- engine oil .......................... 320
- power steering fluid .......... 322
- windscreen/rear window
and headlight washer
fluid ................................... 324
Light switch and
steering column stalks ......... 97
Load limiting devices ............. 79
Lubricants .............................. 364
Luggage net (boot) ................. 231
Main beam headlights
- control .............................. 100
- to flash the lights .............. 100Manual gearbox ..................... 179
- technical specifications ...... 348
Model plate ............................ 341
MSR system ........................... 192
Multifunction display ............. 110
Number plate lights
- bulb replacement .............. 287
Oddment compartment ........ 216
Oddment compartment
on the dashboard ................. 218
Outside mirror lights
- bulb replacement .............. 291
Paper pockets ....................... 221
Parking ................................... 254
Parking lights ......................... 97
Parking sensor ....................... 208
- failure indication .............. 211
- general warnings................ 212
- sensors .............................. 209- towing a trailer .................. 211
Performance ........................... 358
Power socket
- in the boot ........................ 234
- in the rear armrest ............. 220
Power steering fluid ............... 322
Pretensioners (seat belts) ........ 78
Radar Cruise Control ............ 197
- controls ............................. 198
- failure indication .............. 207
- general .............................. 197
Rain sensor ............................ 102
Rear armrest compartment...... 219
Rear ceiling light .................... 213
- bulb replacement .............. 288
Rear door safety lock ............. 58
Rear fog lights
- bulb replacement .............. 286
- control .............................. 171
Rear seats ............................... 66
- armrests ............................. 67