key Lancia Thesis 2008 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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fig. 2
CONNECT INFOTELEMATIC SYSTEM
The key for this figure is
on pages 16-17.
L0A6001b

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Function
Audio module switching on
Audio module switching off
Audio mute (only with TP
active on the main
Radio screen)
Audio source selection
Turning the volumeup/down
Selection of stored
radio stations
Radio station memorization
Search for the first radio
station that can be tuned
at a higher frequency
Search for the first radio
station that can be tuned
at a lower frequencyCONNECT buttons
Short push on AUDIO button
Long push on AUDIO button
“Audio Mute” selection and con-
firmation on Radio menu by the
right knob 21(fig. 2)
Press the multifunction but-
tons FM, AM, CC, CD, CDC,
TV or the SOURCE button
Rotate the left-hand knob
Short push on buttons
1 to 6
Long push on buttons 1 to 6
Short push on button ˙
Short push on button ¯Steering wheel buttons
–
–
–
Press the SOURCEbutton
Press VOL+/- buttons
–
–
Short push on SCAN+ button
Short push on SCAN- buttonRemote control buttons
–
–
Press the ON/OFF key
Press the SOURCEbutton
Press VOL+ or VOL- buttons
Short push on buttons
1 to 6
Long push on buttons 1 to 6
Short push on button N
Short push on button O
AUDIO AND TV FUNCTION: CONTROL SUMMARIZING TABLE
The TV and audio system (FM/AM radio and Cassette/CD/CDC player) functions can be switched on/off without dis-
tinction by means of the controls on the CONNECT, the steering wheel or the remote control. To make it easier getting
acquainted with the controls, a table is shown below with the various functions and their respective control buttons.
To use voice commands, refer to the relevant chapter provided in the CONNECT supplement.

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Function
Search for previous track
while playing a CD
Selection of CD in CDC
mode
Play/stop
the track being listened to
in CDC mode
Selection of memorized TV
channels
Search for next tunable
TV channel
Search for previous tunable
TV channel
TV module off (return to
previously active
Audio source screen)CONNECT buttons
Short pressure of button ¯
Press buttons 1 to 6
–
Press buttons 1 to 6
Short push on button ˙
Short push on button ¯
Press OFF multifunction keySteering wheel buttons
Short push on SCAN- button
–
–
–
Press SCAN+ button
Press SCAN- button
–Remote control buttons
Short pressure of button ¯
Press buttons 1 to 6
Press ON/OFF button
Press buttons 1 to 6
Short push on button N
Short push on button
O
Press the ON/OFF key

It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g.: instal-
lation of anti-theft Device) that
could badly affect performance
and safety, cause the lapse of war-
ranty and also result in non-com-
pliance of the car with homologa-
tion requirements.
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK
The steering column lock is
engaged automatically after remov-
ing the ignition key.IGNITION
SWITCH
The key can be turned to three dif-
ferent positions (fig. 6):
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices can be oper-
ated (e.g. CONNECT).
MAR: driving position correspond-
ing to: dashboard on and steering
column lock off. All the electrical
devices can be operated.
AVV: engine ignition. Release the
key as soon as the engine is started.If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to steal
your car), get a Lancia
Dealership to make sure it is still
functioning properly before you
start driving again.
Always remove the igni-
tion key when you get out
of the car. This will pre-
vent anyone from accidentally
working the controls. Remember
to apply the handbrake and, if
the car is faced down on a steep
slope engage the first gear. If it is
facing up, engage the reverse
gear.
IMPORTANTFor versions equip-
ped with the recognition system,
refer to paragraph “Recognition sys-
tem (Keyless System)” in this chap-
ter.
fig. 6
L0A0021b
Versions with Keyless System
The steering column lock is
engaged when central door locking
is actuated by means of the remote
control. This condition is indicated
on the instrument panel display by
message “STEERING LOCKED
WHEN DOORS CLOSED”.

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Steering column lock always off
The user can set the condition
“Steering column lock always off”
by means of the CONNECT menu.
To set this mode, refer to the CON-
NECT supplement provided with
the car.
In an emergency
The steering column lock cannot be
disengaged when the battery is run
down. In this case, open the bonnet
with the emergency key and connect
an auxiliary battery to the car bat-
tery.Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack
experience; if it is not
done correctly it can cause very
intense electrical discharges and
the battery might even explode.
Contact a Lancia Dealership. In
any case, refer to paragraph
“Jump starting”. The steering column
lock is not engaged if cen-
tral door locking is actu-
ated by means of the emergency
key or if central locking is acti-
vated automatically (“Autoclose”
function).
The steering column lock is disen-
gaged automatically when depress-
ing the clutch pedal (versions with
manual gearbox) or brake pedal
(versions with automatic transmis-
sion).
Before opening the lug-
gage compartment bonnet
to reload the battery or to
connect an auxiliary battery, care-
fully read and comply with the in-
structions contained in the para-
graph “If battery is to be discon-
nected” in the chapter “In an
emergency”.

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THE LANCIA CODE
SYSTEM
To further protect your car from
theft, it has been fitted with an
engine immobilising system (Lancia
CODE) which is automatically acti-
vated when the ignition key is
removed. An electronic device, in
fact, is fitted in each ignition key
grip. The device transmits a radio-
frequency signal when the engine is
started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modu-
lated signal is a password. Only if
the control unit recognises the key
can the engine be started.OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is
turned to STOPthe Lancia CODE
system will deactivate the engine
electronic control unit functions.
When the key is turned to MARto
start the engine, the Lancia CODE
system sends a password code to the
engine control unit to deactivate the
function lock. The encoded and
variable code, randomly selected
from over four billion possible com-
binations, is only sent if, in turn, the
system has recognised the code
transmitted by the electronic device
built into the ignition key via an aer-
ial surrounding the ignition switch.
If the code has not been recognised
correctly, the symbol Ywill appear
on the instrument panel display,
together with the message “VEHI-
CLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAULT”.In this case, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR. If the engine
remains immobilised, try with the
other keys provided with the car. If
you are still unable to start the
engine, carry out the emergency pro-
cedure described in chapter “In an
emergency”, and contact your
Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANTEach key has its
own code that must be stored in the
system control unit. For storing new
keys, up to a maximum of eight,
apply solely to Lancia Dealership
taking with you all the keys in your
possession, the CODE card, a per-
sonal identity document and the
documents that certify car posses-
sion.

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The codes of any keys
that are not available
when the new storage pro-
cedure is carried out will be
deleted from the memory to pre-
vent any lost or stolen keys being
used to start the engine.IMPORTANTIf symbol Ylights
up when the car is running:
1) If the symbol lights up together
with the message “VEHICLE PRO-
TECTION SYSTEM FAULT”, this
means that the system is running a
self-test (e.g. due to a voltage drop).
The first time you stop, you can test
the system as follows: switch the en-
gine off by turning the ignition key to
STOPthen turn the key back to
MAR: the symbol will light up and go
out in about 1 second. If the symbol
remains on, repeat the above proce-
dure, leaving the key at STOPfor
longer than 30 seconds. If the prob-
lem persists, contact your Lancia
Dealership.
2) If the symbol stays on, this
means that the code has not been
recognised. In this case, turn the key
toSTOPand then back to MAR. If
the engine remains immobilised, try
with the other keys provided with
the car. If you are still unable to
start the engine, carry out the emer-
gency procedure (see chapter “In an
emergency”), and contact your
Lancia Dealership.THE KEY
The car is delivered with two
copies of the key A(fig. 7) with
metal insert and power-assisted
opening with built-in remote control
for remote door opening/closing,
boot/tailgate opening and switching
the electronic alarm on/off.
fig. 7
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The key operates:
– ignition switch;
– steering column lock disengage-
ment;
– front door lock latches;
– dead lock device;
– remote door opening/closing;
– remote bonnet lock locking/
unlocking;
– remote boot lock locking/unlock-
ing;
– remote bonnet opening;
– electronic alarm system;
– passenger side airbag deactiva-
tion;
– rear airbag deactivation;
– window and sunroof opening/
closing.The electronic compo-
nents inside the key may
be damaged if the key is
exposed to direct sunlight.Code card
The CODE card (fig. 8) is also sup-
plied with the keys and bears the
following:
A- The electronic code, to be used
for emergency starting.
B- The mechanical key code to be
given to the Lancia Dealership
when ordering duplicate keys.
CandD- The spaces for the elec-
tronic alarm remote control stickers. By the CONNECT menu, the sys-
tem can be set in such a way that
when the door opening button is
pressed, only the driver’s door or all
the doors are unlocked. To get
acquainted with the operation logic
of the key with remote control and
all the settings that can be modified,
refer to the following paragraph
“Electronic alarm”.
IMPORTANTIf the relevant func-
tion has been actuated by the CON-
NECT menu, the boot lock will
automatically be released when cen-
tral door opening is actuated.
fig. 8
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The code numbers written on the
CODE card must be kept in a safe
place (not in the car).
You should always have the elec-
tronic code number written on the
CODE card with you at all times in
case you need to perform an emer-
gency start-up.
All the keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new
owner when selling the car.The key (fig. 9) has:
– metal insert Athat can be
enclosed in the key grip;
– button Bto open the metal insert;
– button Cfor remote door unlock-
ing and electronic alarm deactiva-
tion at the same time;
– button Dfor remote door and
boot locking and electronic alarm
activation at the same time;
– button Efor remote bonnet open-
ing;– led F(where required) indicating
code sending to the electronic alarm
system receiver.
Prolonged pressure (more than 2
seconds) of button Cwill actuate the
opening of all the door windows and
the sunroof, to aerate the passenger
compartment: opening is interrupt-
ed when the button is released.
Similarly, door windows and sun-
roof can be closed when closing the
doors by pressing down (for more
than 2 seconds) the remote locking
buttonDuntil they are completely
closed.
Door windows and sunroof closing
is interrupted when button Dis
released.
Pressing again the button Dwithin
1 second will activate the dead lock
device (see paragraph “Doors”).
fig. 9
L0A0024b