Lancia Thesis - Electronic Automatic Transmission (COMFORTRONIC); Power Steering (VARIOSTEER); Suspensions (SKYHOOK

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Electronic automatic transmission (COMFORTRONIC)

Warning light/symbol

Message

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION FAULT

GO TO

DEALER SLOWLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-

SION OIL TEMP. HIGH

SWITCH OFF ENGINE,

DO NOT PROCEED

Meaning of the message

Electronic automatic

transmission

(COMFORTRONIC) failure

Electronic automatic

transmission (COMFORTRONIC)

oil

is too hot

Action

Drive slowly to the nearest

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Turn the engine off and contact

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Power steering (VARIOSTEER)

Warning light/symbol

Message

POWER STEERING FAULT

GO TO

DEALER SLOWLY

Meaning of the message

Power steering

(VARIOSTEER)

failure

Action

Drive slowly to the nearest

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Suspensions (SKYHOOK - where provided)

Warning light/symbol

‰

Message

SUSPENSION FAULT

GO TO

DEALER SLOWLY

Meaning of the message

Suspensions

(SKYHOOK)

failure

Action

Drive slowly to the nearest

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Refuelling3
Parking over Flammable Material3
Engine Start-Up3
Protecting the Environment4
Electrical Accessories4
Code Card4
Scheduled Servicing4
Travelling Safety and in Harmony with Nature5
Safeguarding the Environment6
Use of Environment-Friendly Materials6
Fuel Evaporation Canister7
Devices for Reducing Petrol Engine Emissions7
Lambda Sensors7
Three-Way Catalytic Converter (Catalytic Exhaust Pipe)7
Devices for Reducing Diesel Engine Emissions8
Oxidising Catalytic Converter8
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (E.G.R.) System8
The Signs to Help You Drive Correctly9
Symbols10
Table of Contents12
Dashboard13
Getting to Know Your Car13
- Connect Infotelematic System15
- Controls on the Steering Wheel19
- Remote Control20
- Audio and TV Function: Control Summarizing Table22
- Ignition Switch25
- Steering Column Lock25
- Versions with Keyless System25
- In an Emergency26
- Steering Column Lock Always off26
- Operation27
- The Lancia Code System27
- The Key28
- The Key Operates29
- Remote Control Functions33
- Functions that Can be Actuated with the Metal Insert of the Key35
- Actuation Logic of the Boot Lock by Means of the Remote Control36
- Actuation Logic of the Boot Lock by Means of the Metal Insert of the Key37
- Automatically Actuated Functions38
- Opening the Tailgate38
- Key Battery Replacement39
- Electronic Alarm40
- Self-Test and Door/Bonnet/Boot Control Functions41
- Surveillance41
- Switching the Alarm on41
- Anti-Lifting Sensor42
- Switching the Alarm off42
- Volumetric Protection42
- Deactivating the Alarm43
- Functions that Can be Deactivated or Modified43
- Indications of Attempts to Break in43
- What Triggers the Alarm off43
- Easy Entry/Exit System44
- Ministerial Homologation44
- Recognition System (Keyless System)45
- "Garage" Position47
- AVV Position48
- Knob for Actuating Instrument Panel and Engine Start-Up48
- MAR Position48
- STOP Position48
- Engine Stop49
- Steering Column Locking49
- Steering Column Unlocking49
- Door Unlocking to Access Car50
- Autoclose Function51
- Locking the Door and Leaving the Car51
- Tailgate Opening51
- Central Locking/Opening of Windows and Sunroof52
- Failure Indication53
- System Settings53
- CID Device Battery Replacement54
- Request for Additional CID Devices54
- Doors55
- Opening/Closing from the Outside55
- Deadlock Device57
- Door Open Indication58
- Opening/Closing from the Inside58
- Automatic Door Locking When Speed Exceeds 20 KM/H59
- Child Lock59
- Disabling Rear Door Locking/Unlocking Controls59
- Initialising the Door Locking Control Unit60
- Lock Release in Case of Accident60
- Electrically Adjustable Seats61
- Front Seats61
- Manually Adjustable Seats61
- Lumbar Adjustment62
- Heating63
- Recalling Stored Positions63
- Storing the Driver's Seat Positions63
- Automatic Realignment of External Rear View Mirrors65
- Comfort Seats65
- Armrest66
- Head Restraints66
- Rear Seats67
- Electric Adjustment71
- Manual Adjustment71
- Steering Wheel71
- Automatically Adjustable72
- External Rearview Mirrors72
- Internal Rearview Mirror72
- Rearview Mirrors72
- Automatic Rearview Mirror Realignment73
- Storing the “Parking” Position of the Right-Hand Rearview Mirror73
- Anti-Trap Safety System74
- Electric Windows74
- Controls75
- Driver’s Side75
- Front Windows75
- Rear Windows75
- Centralised Window and Sunroof Opening/Closing System76
- Manual and Automatic Operation76
- Rear Controls76
- How to Use the Seat Belts77
- Seat Belts77
- Adjusting the Height of the Front Seat Belts78
- Pretensioners79
- General Instructions for the Use of the Seat Belts80
- Load Limiting Devices80
- How to Keep the Seat Belts in Proper Working Order at All Times81
- Carrying Children Safely82
- GROUP 0 and 0+83
- Passenger Seat Compliance with Regulations on Child's Seat Use85
- Presetting for Mounting the "Isofix Type" Child Restraint System86
- Mounting the ISOFIX TYPE Child Restraint System87
- "Smart Bag" System89
- Description and Operation89
- Front and Side Airbags89
- Manually Deactivating the Passenger's Front Airbag91
- Passenger's Front Airbag91
- Side Airbags93
- Manually Deactivating the Rear Side Bags95
- General Notes96
- Light Switch98
- Light Switch and Steering Column Stalks98
- Parking Lights98
- Automatic Switching On/Off99
- Delayed Light Switching off100
- Twilight Sensor100
- Left-Hand Stalk101
- To Flash the Lights101
- Direction Indicators102
- Right-Hand Stalk102
- Windscreen Washer102
- Windscreen Wiper102
- Headlight Washer103
- Rain Sensor103
- Rain Sensor Failure105
- Instrument Panel106
- Petrol Versions106
- JTD Versions107
- Instruments108
- REV Counter108
- Speedometer108
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge with Overheating Warning Light109
- Fuel Gauge and Reserve Warning Light109
- Flash Consumption Gauge110
- Information on Standard Screen111
- Kilometre Counter (and Trip Meter) and Automatic Gearbox111
- Multifunction Display111
- Car Conditions112
- CONNECT Information112
- Driver’s Aiding System Information112
- Check Stage113
- Start-Up Checks113
- Engine Oil Level Check (JTD Versions Only)114
- IMPORTANT Instrument Panel115
- Scheduled Servicing Info115
- Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Messages116
- Left Direction Indicator117
- Right Direction Indicator117
- Injection System Failure119
- Low Brake Fluid Level119
- ABS System Failure120
- EBD System Fault120
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)121
- EPS System Failure121
- Multifunction Display Warning Lights and Messages122
- Follow Me Home Device123
- Instrument Dimmer123
- Steering Wheel Lock123
- Bonnet and Boot125
- Window Anti-Trap Safety System125
- Lancia CODE, Keyless System (CID Device) and Alarm System126
- Fuel Level127
- Glow Plugs (JTD Versions)127
- Airbag128
- Outside Temperature (Ice Hazard)128
- ABS System129
- EPS (Electronic Stability Program)129
- ASR System (Wheel Antiskid System)130
- EBD System (Electronic Brakeforce Distributor)130
- EOBD (Engine Control System)131
- EPB (Electric Parking Brake)131
- Injection System (Where Provided - JTD Versions)131
- Car Speed132
- Cruise Control132
- Radar Cruise Control133
- Electronic Automatic Transmission (COMFORTRONIC)134
- Power Steering (VARIOSTEER)134
- Suspensions (SKYHOOK - Where Provided)134
- Brake Fluid Level135
- Headlamp Inclination Adjustment System135
- Engine Oil Pressure136
- Low Battery Charge136
- Brake Pads137
- Engine Coolant Level137
- Engine Coolant Temperature137
- Side/Taillights138
- Windscreen Washer Fluid Level138
- Brake Lights139
- Inertia Switch (Fuel Cut-Off Switch)140
- Number Plate Light140
- Rear Fog Lights140
- Diesel Fuel Filter (JTD Versions)141
- Parking Sensors141
- Antipollution Filter Clogged (2.4 JTD 20V CAE Version)142
- Change Engine Oil (2.4 JTD 20V CAE Version)142
- Engine Oil Level Sensor (JTD Versions)142
- Climate Control System143
- Directional and Adjustable Vents145
- Air Vents146
- Automatic Climate Control System147
- Front Control Panel149
- Initialising the Air Conditioning Control Unit149
- Back Control Panel151
- How to Use the Climate Control System152
- Knobs for Adjusting Air Temperature153
- Buttons for Adjusting Front Air Distribution154
- Buttons for Adjusting Rear Air Distribution155
- AUTO Buttons156
- Buttons for Adjusting Fan Speed156
- MONO Button (Set Temperature and Air Distrib Ution Alignment)157
- REAR Button (Rear Control Panel Activation)157
- Air Recirculation On/Off Button158
- Climate Control System Compressor off Button159
- Button for Fast Windscreen Demisting/Defrosting160
- OFF Button (System Off)161
- Active Carbon Dust/Pollen Filter162
- Ventilation During a Stop162
- Supplementary Heater163
- Operation with Engine Stationary164
- Operate Now165
- Timed Heater Activation/Deactivation through CONNECT165
- Heater Activation/Deactivation with the Remote Control167
- Activation Length168
- Switching the Heater on168
- Checking and Replacing the Batteries169
- Replacing the Batteries169
- Switching the Heater off169
- Operation with Engine Running170
- Request for Additional Remote Controls170
- “Supplementary Heater” Mode170
- Hazard Lights171
- Technical Specifications171
- Front Fog Lights172
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch and Circuit Breaker173
- Heated Rear Window173
- Door Unlocking in Case of Accident174
- Resetting the Fuel Cut-Off Switch174
- Resetting the Circuit Breaker175
- Electric Parking Brake176
- Automatic Disengagement177
- Automatic Engagement177
- Deactivating the Automatic Operation177
- Use in an Emergency178
- Emergency Disengagement179
- Fault Indication179
- Manual Gearbox180
- Electronic Automatic Gearbox (Comfortronic)181
- Moving off181
- Starting the Engine181
- Stopping the Car182
- Automatic Operation183
- P - Parking183
- Selecting the Automatic/Manual Sequential Operation183
- D - Forward Gear (Automatic)184
- N - Neutral184
- R - Reverse184
- Kick down186
- Winter Programme186
- Manual Sequential Operation187
- Automatic Transmission Fault188
- Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature High188
- Bump Starting189
- Sound Signal189
- ESP and ASR Systems190
- Towing the Car190
- ESP System Operation191
- ASR Function (Antislip Regulation)192
- ASR Function Activation192
- ESP and ASR Failure Indication193
- ESP System Action193
- MSR System (Engine Drive Adjustment)193
- Initialising the ESP System Control Unit194
- Cruise Control (Constant Speed Regulator)195
- Increasing the Stored Speed196
- Resetting the Stored Speed196
- Storing the Speed196
- Deleting the Stored Speed197
- Reducing the Stored Speed197
- Radar Cruise Control (RCC)198
- Parking Sensor209
- Sensors210
- Sensor Operating Range211
- Towing a Trailer212
- Front Ceiling Light213
- Interior Equipment213
- Door Puddle Lights214
- Rear Ceiling Light214
- Courtesy Mirrors215
- Rearview Mirror Lights215
- Sun Visors215
- Front Ashtray and Cigar Lighter216
- Rear Ashtrays216
- Glove Compartment217
- Oddment Compartment217
- Climate-Controlled Drink Compartment218
- Front Bottle/Can Holder218
- Door Pockets219
- Oddment Compartment on the Dashboard219
- Central Console Compartment220
- Rear Armrest Compartment220
- Rear Bottle/Can Holder220
- Electric Sunshade221
- Power Socket221
- Accessories Purchased by the User222
- Handles222
- Installation of Electronic Devices222
- Map Pockets222
- Radio Transmitters and Cellular Telephones223
- Solar Cell Operated Sunroof223
- Sunroof Opening/Closing and Pivoting224
- Central Sunroof and Window Locking System226
- Emergency Manoeuvre227
- Solar Cells227
- Boot228
- Opening from the Inside228
- Opening by Means of the Remote Control229
- Opening from the Outside with the Key229
- Boot Lock Opening/Closing by Remote Control230
- Boot Lock Opening/Closing by Metal Insert of the Key231
- Boot Ceiling Light232
- Closing the Boot232
- Luggage Nets232
- Anchoring the Load233
- Luggage Transport - Important234
- Ski Tunnel235
- Bonnet238
- Fuel Filler Cap239
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)241
- Diesel Particulate Filter Clogged241
- Anchorage Points242
- Roof Rack - Ski Rack242
- Headlights243
- Automatic Dynamic Beam Adjustment Device244
- Headlight Beam Adjustment Control Unit244
- Headlamp Orientation for Left-/Right Hand Drive245
- EOBD System246
- Abs247
- ABS Operation247
- EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distributor)247
- Sound System249
- Speakers249
- Bose Hi-Fi Sound System250
- Driving Your Car251
  - Starting the Engine251
  - How to Start JTD Versions252
  - How to Start Petrol Versions252
  - Engine Warming up253
  - Stopping the Engine253
  - Emergency Start-Up254
  - Parking255
  - Before Getting Behind the Wheel256
  - Safe Driving256
  - When Travelling256
  - Driving at Night258
  - Driving in the Rain258
  - Driving in Fog259
  - Driving in the Mountains259
  - Driving on Snow and Ice260
  - Driving with ABS260
  - Containing Running Costs and Pollution261
  - General Considerations261
  - Conditions of Use262
  - Driving Style262
  - Cheap Running that Respects the Environment263
  - Looking after Emission Control Devices263
  - Towing a Trailer265
  - Installation Diagram266
  - Tow Hitch Installation266
  - Winter Tyres268
  - Snow Chains269
  - Storing the Car270
  - Using the Car Again270
  - Useful Accessories271
- In an Emergency272
  - Jump Starting273
  - Bump Starting274
  - Changing a Wheel276
  - If a Bulb Burns out282
  - General Instructions283
  - Types of Bulbs283
  - Front Light Cluster285
  - If an Exterior Bulb Burns out285
  - Side Direction Indicators286
  - Rear Light Cluster287
  - Reversing Light and Rear Fog Lights287
  - Additional Brake Light288
  - If an Interior Bulb Burns out288
  - Number Plate Lights288
  - Glove Compartment Light290
  - Boot Light291
  - Courtesy Mirror Lights291
  - Door Lights292
  - Door Mirror Lights292
  - If a Fuse Blows293
  - Fuse Location294
  - General Fuses294
  - Fuses in the Dashboard295
  - Fuses in the Boot296
  - Disconnecting the Loaded Battery303
  - If Battery Is to be Disconnected303
  - Disconnecting the Unloaded Battery304
  - If the Battery Is Flat305
  - Recharging the Battery305
  - Towing the Car306
  - Jacking the Car308
  - With an Arm Hoist or a Shop Jack308
  - With the Jack308
  - If an Accident Occurs309
  - If Anyone Is Injured309
  - First-Aid Kit310
- Car Maintenance312
  - Scheduled Servicing312
  - Service Schedule313
  - Additional Checks315
  - Annual Inspection Schedule315
  - Checking Fluid Levels318
  - Engine Oil321
  - Engine Oil Consumption321
  - Engine Coolant322
  - Power Steering Fluid323
  - Brake and Hydraulic Clutch Fluid324
  - Air Cleaner326
  - Diesel Filter326
  - Draining the Condense326
  - Battery327
  - Dust/Pollen Filter327
  - Checking the Battery Charge328
  - Charging the Battery329
  - Replacing the Battery329
  - Useful Advice for Lengthening the Life of Your Battery330
  - Electronic Control Units331
  - Spark Plugs331
  - Tyre Pressure332
  - Wheels and Tyres332
  - Blades334
  - Checking the Blades334
  - Rubber Tubing334
  - Windscreen Wipers334
  - Replacing the Blades335
  - Spray Nozzles335
  - Headlight Washers336
  - Bodywork337
  - Protecting the Car from Atmospheric Agents337
  - Paintwork338
  - Tips for Keeping the Body in Good Conditions338
  - Cleaning Chromium Plated/Anodized Bodywork Parts339
  - Windows339
  - Cleaning Alcantara Seats340
  - Engine Compartment340
  - Interiors340
  - Plastic Parts Inside the Car340
  - Cleaning Leather Seats341
  - Cleaning Velvet Seats and Fabrics341
  - Steering Wheel/Gear Lever Knob with Genuine Leather Covering341
  - Chassis Marking342
  - Engine Marking342
  - Identification Data342
  - Model Plate342
- Technical Specifications342
  - Bodywork Paint Identification Plate343
  - Engine Codes - Bodywork Versions344
  - Engine345
  - Fuel Feed - Ignition347
  - Brakes349
  - Transmission349
  - Suspensions351
  - Steering353
  - Wheels355
  - Correct Tyre Reading357
  - Rims and Tyres357
  - Correct Rim Reading358
  - Performance359
  - Wheel Geometry359
  - Dimensions360
  - Weights361
  - Capacities363
  - Fluids and Lubricants365
  - Fuel Consumption367
  - CO2 Emission in Exhaust368
  - Index370
  - Engine Oil Change385

Lancia Thesis - Electronic Automatic Transmission (COMFORTRONIC); Power Steering (VARIOSTEER); Suspensions (SKYHOOK - Where Provided)

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