steering wheel adjustment Lancia Thesis 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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1) Front door air outlets
2) Side window vents
3) Side vents
4) Instrument panel
5) Windscreen vent
6) Driver’s side vents
7) Central vents
8) Hazard light switch
9) Passenger’s side vent
10) Front passenger’s airbag
11) Front passenger’s airbag deactivation switch
12) Glove compartment/CD CHANGER compartment/
power socket
13) Glove compartment on/off button
14) CONNECT multifunction display (for control
description see the following pages)
15) Cassette player, CD and SIM telephone card slot flap
16) Automatic climate control and heated rear window
switch
17) Ashtray and cigar lighter
18) SOS button (for assistance services and functions)
19) Windscreen/headlight wiper/washer stalk 20) Trip meter reset button (long pressure)/Button for
deleting failure messages on the display (short pres-
sure)
21) Ignition switch
22) CONNECT controls on the steering wheel (for con-
trol description see the following pages)
23) Horn
24) Driver’s airbag
25) Steering wheel electric adjustment button
26) Radar Cruise Control controls/Cruise Control/direc-
tion indicator stalk and main/dipped beam head-
light switch
27) Glove compartment/fusebox cover
28) Bonnet opening lever
29) Outside light stalk knob - Front and rear fog light
buttons - Instrument panel dimmer and twilight sen-
sor sensitivity ring nuts

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The functions that can be modified
through the CONNECT system
menu are:
– boot lock release by actuating
central door opening (*);
– central door and tailgate locking
when the car speed exceeds 20
km/h, without actuation of the
deadlock device.
(*) When this function is discon-
nected to lock the boot lock when
the boot is closed, even if the doors
were closed, the remote control or
the key must be used, as it is nor-
mally the case with the doors; thus,
the boot can be opened with the
handle in the event that the key is
left inside the lock.MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION
In the respect of the legislation in
force in each country in the matter
of radio-frequency devices, please
note that the homologation number
is printed on the component for
markets where this is required.
IMPORTANTThe code marking
may also be printed on the transmit-
ter and/or the receiver for ver-
sions/markets where this is required.EASY ENTRY/EXIT
SYSTEM
Versions provided with electric
steering wheel adjustment may also
incorporate the Easy Entry/Exit sys-
tem, which allows the driver to get
into and out of the car with
improved ease.
In the cars provided with this sys-
tem, the steering wheel lifts and the
seat goes back before the driver gets
out of the car.
The function is actuated when the
door is opened but only if the igni-
tion key is at STOPor has been
removed.
When the driver opens the door to
get into the car, both the seat and
the steering wheel have already gone
back. The seat and the steering
wheel will return to their normal dri-
ving position after the driver has sat,
closed the door and turned the key
toMAR.

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MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE SEATS
(Moving the seats backwards or
forwards) (fig. 39)
Lift lever Aand push the seat for-
wards or backwards: you are in the cor-
rect position for driving when your
hands are resting on the steering wheel
rim and your arms are slightly bent. FRONT SEATS
Only adjust the driver’s
seat when the car is sta-
tionary.
Once you have lever
released the lever, check
that the seat is firmly
locked in the runners by trying to
move it back and forth. Failure to
lock the seat in place could result
in the seat moving suddenly and
dangerously.ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE
SEATS
Electric adjustment of seats is pos-
sible under one of the following con-
ditions:
– ignition switch to MAR
– for approx. 1 minute after
removing the ignition key or turning
it to STOP
– for approx. 3 minutes with key
removed or turned to STOPand
with door open.
The seat adjustment controls are:
fig. 40- Manually adjustable seats -
back and forth adjustment
A- Height adjustment
B- Back rest angle
C- Lumbar adjustment.
fig. 39
L0A0248b
fig. 41
L0A0153b
fig. 40
L0A0249b
Upholstery of your car
has been designed to with-
stand wear deriving from
common use of the car. You are
however recommended to avoid
strong and/or continuous scratch-
ing with clothing accessories such
as metallic buckles, studs, Velcro
fastenings and the like, since these
items cause circumscribed stress
of the cover fabric that could lead
to yarn breaking, and damage the
cover as a consequence.

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Control C (fig. 40)
5- Lumbar support increase
6- Lumbar support decrease
Control C (fig. 44)
9- Lumbar support increase
10- Lumbar support decrease
11- Vertical support increase
12- Vertical support decrease.
HEATING (fig. 45)
To switch seat heating on, rotate
controlEto one of positions “1”,
“2” or “3” corresponding to the dif-
ferent heating intensity levels. To
switch seat heating off, rotate con-
trolEto position “0”.
fig. 45
L0A0175b
STORING THE DRIVER’S SEAT
POSITIONS (fig. 46)
The system allows to store and
recall three different driver’s seat
positions and external rear view mir-
ror positions.
Seat position memorization also
includes the head restraint adjust-
ment in height, the position of the
external rear view mirrors and of the
steering wheel (only versions with
electric adjustment).
The seat, external rear view mirror
and steering wheel positions can
only be stored when the ignition key
is at MAR.Adjust the position of the seat,
head restraint, external rear view
mirrors and steering wheel by means
of the relevant controls, then press
for about 3 seconds any of buttons
“1”, “2” or “3” each corresponding
to one stored position, until a confir-
mation beep is heard.
When memorising the seat posi-
tions, also the head restraint, electric
rear view mirror and steering wheel
positions are memorised.
The previously stored position will
automatically be deleted when a new
position is stored under the same
button.
IMPORTANTSeat position mem-
orization does not include lumbar
adjustment and heating actuation.
Recalling stored positions
With the key in position MAR, any
stored position can be recalled by
briefly pressing the respective but-
ton “1”, “2” or “3”. The seat will
move automatically and stop in the
stored position.
fig. 46
L0A0152b

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 WHEELSteering wheel position is stored
together with external rearview mir-
ror position, when storing the dri-
ver’s seat position.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (fig. 59)
The steering wheel height and axial
position can be adjusted:
On certain versions the steering
wheel height and axial position can be
adjusted; proceed as follows:
1) Push lever Bto1.
2) Move the steering wheel to the re-
quired position by pulling, pushing,
lifting or lowering it.
3) Pull leverBto2to lock the steer-
ing wheel in place. Only make adjustments
when the car is station-
ary.
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 58)
The steering wheel height and axial
position can be adjusted electroni-
cally when the ignition key is at
MAR.
To make adjustments, move lever
Ain four directions.
fig. 58
L0A6015b
fig. 59
L0A6016b

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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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2.4
Rack-and-pinion
power steering gear.
Optional, where provided,
(VARIOSTEER)hydraulic
power steering (power
steering variable
with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with
manual or electric
(position memory) angular
adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.242.0 TB
Rack-and-pinion
power steering gear.
Optional, where provided,
(VARIOSTEER)hydraulic
power steering (power
steering variable
with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with
manual or electric
(position memory) angular
adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.242.4 CAE
Rack-and-pinion
steering gear, with
VARIOSTEER hydraulic
power steering
(power steering
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with
manual or electric
(position memory) angular
adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.16
STEERING
Control
Steering column
Steering wheel
Minimum steering circle metres
Number of steering
wheel turns lock-to-lock

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2.4 JTD 20VCAE
Rack-and-pinion
steering gear, with
VARIOSTEER hydraulic
power steering
(power steering
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing
jointed steering
column with
manual or electric
(position memory)
angular adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.163.2 V6 CAE
Rack-and-pinion
steering gear, with
VARIOSTEER hydraulic
power steering
(power steering
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing
jointed steering
column with
manual or electric
(position memory)
angular adjustment system
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.16
Control
Steering column
Steering wheel
Minimum steering circle metres
Number of steering
wheel turns lock-to-lock

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Ski tunnel ................................. 234
Snow chains ............................. 268
Solar cell operated sunroof ....... 222
- central locking/opening ....... 225
- emergency manoeuvre......... 226
- opening/closing .................. 223
- pivoting .............................. 223
- solar cells ........................... 226
Sound system ........................... 247
- Bose HI-FI sound system .... 248
- speakers ............................. 247
Spark plugs
- maintenance ....................... 330
- type .................................... 346
Speakers ................................... 247
Speedometer ............................ 107
Starting the engine ................... 250
- bump starting ..................... 273
- emergency start-up ..... 253-271
- engine stopping ................... 252
- engine warming up ............. 252
- ignition switch ..................... 24- JTD versions ...................... 251
- jump starting....................... 272
- petrol versions ..................... 251
Steering
- technical specifications ........ 352
Steering column lock ............... 24
Steering wheel........................... 70
- controls .............................. 18
- electric adjustment .............. 70
- manual adjustment ............ 70
Steering wheel stalks ............... 97
- left-hand stalk .................... 100
- right-hand stalk ................. 101
Stopping the engine ................. 252
Storing the car ......................... 269
- using the car again .............. 269
Sun visors ................................ 214
Supplementary heater ............... 162
- operation with engine
running .............................. 169
- operation with engine
stationary ............................ 163- technical specifications ....... 170
Suspensions
- technical specifications ........ 350
Symbols ................................... 9
Technical specifications..... 341
Third brake light ..................... 287
Tools ........................................ 275
Towing a trailer ....................... 264
- important ........................... 264
- installation diagram ........... 265
- tow hitch installation ......... 265
Towing the car ......................... 305
Transmission
- technical specifications ........ 348
Twilight sensor ........................ 99
Tyre inflation pressure .... 354-384
- important ........................... 331
Tyres
- changing a wheel ............... 274
- correct tyre reading ............ 356
- important .................. 332-356