load capacity Lancia Thesis 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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TOWING A
TRAILER
GENERAL NOTES
The car must be fitted with a
homologated tow hitch and suitable
electrical system for towing a cara-
van or a trailer. Have the tow hitch
fitted by an expert who will issue
specific documentation for use on
roads.
Fit special and/or additional
rearview mirrors in accordance with
the highway code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the car to climb
the maximum gradients specified,
increases braking and overtaking
distance, proportionally to the over-
all weight of the trailer.Engage a low gear when driving
downhill rather than constantly
braking.
The weight the trailer exerts on the
car’s tow hitch coupling reduces the
car’s loading capacity by the same
amount. In order to be sure you are
not exceeding the maximum towing
weight (as specified in the registra-
tion book), you have to take into
account the trailer’s fully laden
weight, including accessories and
personal luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits for
towing a trailer in the country you
are driving in. In any case, do not
exceed the top speed of 100 km/h.
Trailer electrical connection shall
only be performed with ignition key
at STOPor removed.
When trailer electrical connection
is on and you switch on the rear fog
lights, only the trailer rear fog lights
will come on.The ABS system will not
control the trailing brak-
ing system. Great care
should therefore be taken when
driving on slippery road surfaces.
Under no circumstances
modify the car’s braking
system for trailer braking
control. The trailer’s braking sys-
tem must be completely indepen-
dent of the car’s hydraulic sys-
tem.
The rear parking sensors
are automatically deacti-
vated when the plug of the
trailer’s electrical cable is insert-
ed in the car’s tow hitch socket.
The rear sensors activate auto-
matically when the trailer’s plug is
disconnected.

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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
fig. 3
L0A0032b

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If the car is left inactive
for long periods at cold,
remove the battery and
store it in a warm place to pre-
vent freezing.CHECKING THE BATTERY
CHARGE
The quality of the battery charge can be checked through the indicator (where
required).
If the battery is not fitted with electrolyte level indicator, the relevant checks
must only be carried out by authorised personnel.
To check the battery charge, slacken the two fastening screws and open the
cover. Check the battery charge and then reclose the cover, take care to prevent
pinching and short circuits.
Depending on the colour of the indicator, proceed as described in the table
below or on the label B(fig. 18) on the battery. Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic
accessories can seriously
damage the car. If you want to
add accessories after buying the
car (free-hand phone kit, etc.)
visit a Lancia Dealership. They
can suggest the most suitable
accessories to get and check
whether the electric system can
support the required load or
whether a larger capacity battery
is required.
When working on the
battery or near it, always
wear the proper goggles.
Running the battery with
low fluid level can dam-
age the battery beyond
repair and could also cause its
explosion.
Bright white colour
Dark colour
without green
central area
Dark colour
with green
central areaTop up electrolyte
Low battery
charge
Electrolyte level
and battery charge
sufficientContact a
Lancia Dealership
Charge the battery
(advisable to contact a
Lancia Dealership)
No action needed

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RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims or steel.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
IMPORTANTIn the event of dis-
crepancies between information
given in the Owner Handbook and
that shown in the Log Book, refer to
the latter one.
To ensure safety of the car in
movement, it must be fitted with
tyres of specified size and of the
same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANTDo not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres. CORRECT TYRE READING
Below, please find the instructions
needed to understand the meaning
of the code stamped on the tyre, as
shown in fig. 6.
The code may be in one of the ways
given in the example.
Example:
225/50 R 17 94 W
or
225/50 ZR 17 94W
fig. 6
L0A0257b
225= Nominal width (S, distance
in mm between sides)
50= Percentage height/width
ratio (H/S)
R= Radial tyre
ZR= Radial tyre, with speed over
240 km/h
17= Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
94= Load index (capacity)
W= Maximum speed index.

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Maximum speed index
Q= up to 160 km/h
R= up to 170 km/h
S= up to 180 km/h
T= up to 190 km/h
U= up to 200 km/h
H= up to 210 km/h
V= over 210 km/h
ZR= over 240 km/h
W= up to 270 km/h
Y= up to 300 km/h
Maximum speed index
for snow tyres
QM + S= up to 160 km/h
TM + S= up to 190 km/h
HM + S= up to 210 km/h Load index (capacity)
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71 = 345 kg
72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg84 = 500 kg
85 = 515 kg
86 = 530 kg
87 = 545 kg
88 = 560 kg
89 = 580 kg
90 = 600 kg
91 = 615 kg
92 = 630 kg
93 = 650 kg
94 = 670 kg
95 = 690 kg
96 = 710 kg
97 = 730 kg
98 = 750 kg
99 = 775 kg
100 = 800 kg
101 = 825 kg
102 = 850 kg
103 = 875 kg
104 = 900 kg
105 = 925 kg
106 = 950 kg CORRECT RIM
READING
Below, please find the instructions
needed to understand the meaning
of the code stamped on the rim, as
shown in fig. 6.
Example: 7 J x 16 H2 39
7= rim width in inches (1)
J= rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre
bead rests) (2)
16= rim nominal diameter in
inches (corresponds to diam-
eter of the tyre to be mount-
ed) (3=Ø)
H2= hump shape and number
(relief on the circumference
holding the tubeless tyre
bead on the rim)
39= wheel camber (distance
between rim point of contact
and wheel rim centre line)

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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) (snow tyres excluded)
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
5.505.50 5.0
FUEL CAPACITIES
5.90
75
1075
1075
1075
10 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3 215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3215/60 R16 95W
215/60 ZR16 95W
225/50 R17 94W (*)
225/50 ZR17 94W (*)
2.3
2.3
2.0 TB 2.4 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Front and rear
tyres
Reduced load bar
Full load bar
(*) Tyres that cannot be fitted with chains.
0.3 bar should be added to the values given if the pressure is measured while the tyre is hot.
2.0 TB 2.4 - 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Engine oil (quantity for
periodical remplacement -
sump and filter) litres
#Dispose of waste oil properly.
2.0 TB 2.4 - 2.4 CAE 2.4 JTD 20VCAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Tank capacity litres
Reserve litres
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only.
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only.