steering Lancia Thesis 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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Remember that until the
engine has started, the
brake booster and power
steering systems will not work
and a greater effort will therefore
be required to press the brake
pedal and turn the steering
wheel. For cars equipped with
turbosupercharger in
particular, but generally
for any kind of cars, avoid abrupt
accelerations immediately before
turning the engine off. A quick
burst on the accelerator serves
absolutely no practical purpose,
wastes fuel and may damage seri-
ously the turbosupercharger
rotor bearings.EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Lancia CODE system fails to
recognise that code transmitted by
the ignition key (symbol Ytogeth-
er with message “VEHICLE PRO-
TECTION SYSTEM FAULT” on the
multifunction display) the emer-
gency start-up can be performed by
using the CODE card code.
For the correct procedure see chap-
ter “In an emergency”.
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”.Never bump start the
engine (by pushing, tow-
ing or coasting downhill)
as this could cause fuel to flow
into the catalytic exhaust system
and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANTIf the engine turns
off while the car is running, the
Lancia CODE symbol Yand the
message “VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT” may appear on
the multifunction display when the
engine starts again. In this case
check that the warning light switch-
es off when turning the engine off
and on again with the car stationary.
Otherwise contact aLancia
Dealership.

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SAFE DRIVING
In designing THESIS, LANCIA has
made every effort to come up with a
car able to provide driver and pas-
senger with top-class levels of safety.
Nevertheless it is always the behav-
iour of the person at the wheel that
determines road safety.
Below you will find some simple
tips to help you travel in safety
under different conditions. You will
no doubt be familiar with many of
them already, but it will be useful to
read them all carefully.
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND
THE WHEEL
– Make sure all lights, including
the headlights, are working proper-
ly.
– Adjust the position of the seats,
steering wheel, driving and door
mirrors properly for the best driving
position.
– Carefully adjust the head
restraints so that the back of the
head and not the nape of the neck is
supported.Make sure that nothing (mats etc.)
gets in the way of the pedals when
they are pushed down.
– Make sure that any child
restraint systems (child seats, carri-
ers etc.) are properly fixed on the
rear seat.
– Place any objects in the boot in
such a way that they cannot be
thrown forwards in the event of an
accident.
– Do not eat a heavy meal before
travelling. Light eating will help
keep your reflexes prompt. Above
all, do not have anything alcoholic to
drink.
Periodically, remember to check:
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– engine oil level;
– coolant level and cooling system
conditions;
– brake fluid level;
– power steering fluid level;
– windscreen washer fluid level. WHEN TRAVELLING
– The first rule of safe driving is
prudence.
– Prudence also means putting
yourself into a position where you
can predict wrong or imprudent
behaviour from other drivers.
– Stick closely to the rules of the
road in the particular country where
the vehicle is being driven and,
above all, do not exceed speed limits.
– Ensure that, besides yourself, all
the other passengers in the vehicle
have their seat belts fastened, that
children are sitting in the appropri-
ate child seats and any animals in
the car are placed in suitable com-
partments.
– You should be physically fit and
mentally alert before setting out on
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7) Start the engine.
8) When the engine has started,
remove the leads in the reverse order
to before: D,C,Band finally A.
IMPORTANTIf the engine fails to
start after a few attempts, do not keep
turning the key but have the car seen
to at aLancia Dealership.
9) Put the cover back on the bat-
tery positive terminal by fitting the
lock flanges in.
10) Put the cover back and retight-
en the knob.
11) Close the boot tailgate.IMPORTANTWhen the tailgate is
closed, the boot latch is not locked.
To lock it, turn the metal insert of
the key anticlockwise in the latch.
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.
Do not to put naked flames or
lighted cigarettes near the battery
and do not cause sparks: risk of
explosion and fire.
Never use a battery
charger to jump start the
engine: you could damage
the electronic system, with spe-
cial reference to ignition and
injection control unit.
BUMP STARTING
Do not bump start by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill. This
way of starting could cause a rush of
fuel into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
Remember that ifthe engine is not
running, the brake booster and the
power steering will not work. You
therefore have to use considerably
more effort on both the brake pedal
and the steering wheel.
Never connect the nega-
tive terminals of the two
batteries directly: sparks
could ignite the flammable gas
from the battery. If the auxiliary
battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
between the metal parts of the
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8) Unscrew manually the jack han-
dleA(fig. 7) and remove it from the
containerB.9) Open the tool bag and take out
the tools to be used (fig. 8):
1– tow ring
2– flat/cross-head screwdriver
3– ratchet wrench
4– ratchet wrench bush
5– wheel bolt (for versions with
alloy rims)
6– tool for removing the hub cap
(for versions with alloy rims)
7– bush for unscrewing/screwing
the wheel bolts by hand8– wrench for power steering re-
servoir cap screws
9– wrench for actuating the sun-
roof in an emergency (where fitted)
10) On versions with alloy rims,
remove the press-fit wheel hub cap
A(fig. 9), pulling it by tool Bfitted
intoC. On versions with steel rims,
remove the press-fit wheel cap A
(fig. 10).
fig. 8
L0A0326b
fig. 7
L0A0038b
fig. 9
L0A6024b
fig. 10
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FUSES IN THE DASHBOARD
The fuses protecting the main
devices are arranged in a fusebox
located under the dashboard, on the
left of the steering column, behind
the glove compartment (fig. 72).
To reach the fuses open the glove
compartmentA(fig. 71) and then
remove it by loosing the two screws B
with a screwdriver. After replacing
the fuses, refit the glove compart-
ment and secure it by the two screws.
The fusebox also contains tongs for
removing the fuses.Spare fusesA(fig. 72) are housed in
horizontal position in the upper part of
the fusebox. The spare fuse present
various amperages.
The devices protected by the fuses
(fig. 73) are listed in the tables on
the following pages.IMPORTANTRemember to
replace the spare fuse after replacing
a fuse.
FUSES IN THE ENGINE COM-
PARTMENT
The fusebox is located on the left
side of the engine compartment.
To reach the fuses remove the
coverA(fig. 74) after releasing the
fastening clips B.
fig. 71
L0A0144b
fig. 72
L0A0143b
fig. 73
L0A0265b
fig. 74
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Interior lights
Boot ceiling light
Passenger compartment rear ceiling light
Door puddle lights
(*) As an alternative for certain versions/markets
Fuse
19 (*)
13 (*)
19 (*)
13 (*)
19 (*)
13 (*)
Ampere
10
10
10
10
10
10
Location
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
Fuse
1-6-8-12-17-18-21-23
22
18
9
5
7
3
11
19
21
14
25
1
15
Ampere
–
20
7.5
20
20
25
25
20
15
7.5
10
15
10
7.5
Location
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
Devices and utilities
Available
Cigar lighter
Air bag
Power supply point boot 1
Power supply point boot 2
Amplifier for sound system with HI-FI system
Rear head restraints (tilting)
Boot (electrified lock actuator)
Spark plugs (petrol versions)
Engine compartment relay coils
Headlight beam adjustment control unit
Trailer control unit (presetting)
Power steering control unit

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Devices and utilities
Engine control system point interface
Brake system point interface
Headlight washers
Heated rear window
Automatic gearbox starter
NIM
Passenger position point
Steering lock point
Brake Assistant point
(*) As an alternative for certain versions/markets
Braking system point (NFR 1)
Braking system point (NFR 2)
Infotelematic point
Yaw Lateral point
(*) As an alternative for certain versions/markets
Keyless System point
Driver door point
Driver door point (power supply)
Passenger door point
Fuse
22
29
15
17
17
6
14
22
19 (*)
13 (*)
19
1
6
6
19 (*)
13 (*)
19
22
11
8
11
23
Ampere
7.5
7.5
20
30
30
10
10
10
10
10
7.5
40
40
10
10
10
7.5
10
20
20
20
7.5
Location
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 75
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 78
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Devices and utilities
Passenger door point (power supply)
Instrument panel point
Steering angle sensor point
(*) As an alternative for certain versions/markets
Parking sensor point
TV tuner point
Boot point
Steering wheel point
Central console control panels
Fuel pump
Doors (electrified lock actuators)
Spark plug pre-heating
EOBD system diagnostic socket
Current socket in boot
Current socket in rear armrest
Parking heater (control unit)
Additional heater
Fuse
10
14
16
19 (*)
13 (*)
19
15
14
15
11
15
15
21
11
2
6
22
13
2
3
4
9
Ampere
20
10
10
10
10
7.5
7.5
10
7.5
20
7.5
7.5
15
20
60
10
20
20
15
20
50
20
Location
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 75
fig. 78
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
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Devices and utilities
Heated windscreen defroster
Windscreen wiper nozzle defroster
SCS
Comfort driver’s seat
Comfort front passenger’s seat
Electric driver’s seat (movement)
Electric front passenger’s seat (movement)
Front seats (heating)
Rear seats (heating)
Primary services for electronic injection
Secondary services for electronic injection
Alarm siren (control unit)
Fuel flap (locking/unlocking ratiomotor)
Rear window sun visor
Windscreen wiper and washer
Sunroof (control unit)
Steering wheel (steering column adjustment)
Ampere
15
15
7.5
30
30
30
30
20
20
15
15
10
10
15
30
15
20
7.5
Location
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 78
fig. 75
fig. 75
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 73
fig. 78
fig. 73
Fuse
7
7
15
5
9
5
9
16
20
20
18
6
11
4
12
4
2
15

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Before towing the car,
disengage the parking
brake by following the
instructions described in the rel-
evant paragraph, and leave the
Keyless System CID device (if
provided) inside the passenger
compartment, to avoid automatic
steering column lock. Do not tow
the car with the engine running. Before starting to tow,
turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP.
Do not remove the key. If the key
is removed, the steering lock
engages automatically which pre-
vents the wheels being turned.
Disengage the handbrake. While
the car is being towed with the
engine off, remember that the
brake pedal and steering will
require more effort as you no
longer have the benefit of the
brake booster and power steer-
ing. Do not use flexible cables to
tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst tow-
ing, ensure that the coupling to
the car does not damage the sur-
rounding components. When
towing, you must comply with the
specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to
tow on the road.IMPORTANTFor versions with
automatic gearbox, check that the
selector is in neutral (selector to N),
that the car is moving because
pushed and act as for towing a car
with the manual gearbox, following
the above mentioned procedure.
If you cannot set the gear lever to
neutral, do not tow the car but con-
tact a Lancia Dealership.IMPORTANTOn versions fitted
with an identification system (Keyless
System), user is not authorised to
move the car unless the start-up knob
is turned to the position MAR. Should
it be necessary to tow the car, it is ad-
vised to turn the knob to position
MARbefore moving the car.