Lancia THESIS CONNECT User guide

Dear customer,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing LANCIA.
We wrote this handbook to help you get the most out of your car’s outstanding qualities.
We advise to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help
you derive the maximum from your LANCIA’s technological features. You will discover unique fea-
tures and details; you will also find essential information for car care and servicing as well as driving
and operating safety not to mention the long-term wellbeing of your LANCIA.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services you have acquired and contains details relating to
the following:
• the Warranty Certificate, with terms and conditions for maintaining it
• the range of services offered to LANCIA owners.
We are sure that these instruments will help you easily attune to and appreciate both your new car
and the LANCIA team that will be on hand to provide you with any help you may require.
Best regards and have a great trip!
This Owner Handbook describes all the THESIS versions. You should therefore consider only the
information concerning the engine and bodywork version of the car you have bought.

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 AVV and 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 AVV and 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 AVV and 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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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a
Lancia Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car's electric sys-
tem can support the required load.
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CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written on the
CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety
features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS …
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols "(personal safety) #(environmental protection) â(the car’s
wellbeing).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-
tion is fitted in your car.
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TRAVELLING SAFELY AND IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
Safety and respect for the environment are the guidelines that inspired the THESIS design from the
drawing board onwards.
This concept has meant that the THESIS has been able to face and pass the strictest safety tests.
So much so that, from this point of view, the car is the best in its class and has probably already incor-
porated features that belong to the future.
In addition, ongoing research into new and effective features to help safeguard the environment
makes the THESIS a car to imitate for this reason as well.
All versions are in fact equipped with environmental protection devices that reduce harmful exhaust
fumes in compliance with the limits provided for by current legislation.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
Safeguarding the environment has directed the design and manufacturing of the THESIS right from
the start. The result is the use of materials and the perfection of devices that can reduce or sweep-
ingly reduce harmful influences on the environment.
The THESIS is equipped with environment safeguarding devices which curtail harmful exhaust gas
emissions, is ready to travel well ahead of the most stringent international pollution control stan-
dards.
USE OF ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY MATERIALS
None of the car’s components contain asbestos. Padding and the climate control system do not con-
tain CFCs (chlorofluorocarbides) - the gases considered responsible for the destruction of the ozone
layer. Other substances that might pollute air and water tables, such as the cadmium in the rust-proof
coating of the bolts, have been completely replaced with substances that do not harm the environ-
ment.

DEVICES FOR REDUCING PETROL ENGINE EMISSIONS
Three-way catalytic converter (catalytic exhaust pipe)
The exhaust system is equipped with a catalyst made up of noble metal alloys; it is housed in a
stainless steel container capable of withstanding the very high operating temperatures.
The catalyst converts the unburnt hydrocarbons, the carbon monoxide and the nitric oxides found
in the exhaust gases (though in small amounts, thanks to the electronic-injection ignition systems)
into non-polluting substances.
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do
not park the car over inflammable material (e.g. paper, fuel oil, grass, dead leaves, etc.).
Lambda sensors
The Lambda sensors detect the oxygen content in the exhaust gas. The signal sent by the oxygen
sensor is used by the injection system electronic control unit to constantly mix air and fuel in the cor-
rect proportion.
Fuel evaporation canister
As it is impossible to stop the build up of petrol fumes, also when the engine is not running, the sys-
tem traps them in a special container holding active carbon.
The fumes are sucked in from here and burnt while the engine is running.

DEVICES FOR REDUCING DIESEL ENGINE EMISSIONS
Oxidising catalytic converter
This device converts the polluting substances in the exhaust gas (carbon monoxide, unburnt hydro-
carbons and particulates) into harmless substances, thus reducing the smokiness and smell associat-
ed with diesel engine exhaust fumes.
The catalytic converter consists of a stainless steel case containing a honeycomb ceramic core in
which there is the precious metal that carries out the catalysing action.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (E.G.R.) system
This system recirculates or reuses part of the exhaust gas in a proportion which varies according to
engine operating conditions.
When necessary, it is used for the control of nitrogen oxide emissions.

THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY
The signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the handbook
where, more than elsewhere, you should stop for a minute and read carefully.
As you can see, each sign has a different symbol to make it immediately clear and easy to identify
the subjects in the different areas:
Personal safety.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions can place
driver, passengers or others in seri-
ous danger.
Environmental protection.
This shows you the correct proce-
dures to follow to ensure that the car
does not harm the environment.
Car wellbeing.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions will result
in the risk of serious damage to the
car and may invalidate the warranty
as well.
The texts, illustrations and technical specifications contained in this handbook refer to the car at the time of going to
press.
As part of our ongoing effort to improve our products, LANCIA may introduce technical modifications during pro-
duction and therefore technical specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
For more detailed information, please apply to LANCIA Dealerships.

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Battery
Corrosive fluid.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been
attached near or actually on some of
the components of your THESIS.
These labels bear symbols that
remind you of the precautions to be
taken as regards that particular
component.
A list of the symbols to be found on
your THESIS is given below with the
name of the component to which it
relates at the side of it.
These symbols are divided into the
following four categories: danger,
prohibition, warning and obligation.
DANGER SYMBOLS
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
May cut in automatically
even when the engine is
turned off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap
when the coolant is hot.
Coil
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts; keep parts
of the body and clothes
away.
Climate control tubing
Do not open. Gas under
high-pressure.
Front headlights
Danger - Electric shocks.

Diesel engines
Use diesel fuel only.
DIESEL
Expansion tank
Only use fluid of the type
specified in section
“Capacities”.
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Battery
Jack
See the Owner hand-
book.
OBLIGATION SYMBOLS
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Battery
Keep away from naked
flames.
Battery
Keep away from chil-
dren.
Heat shields - belts -
pulleys - fan
Do not touch.
PROHIBITION SYMBOLS
Power steering
Do not exceed the maxi-
mum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the
fluid specified in section
“Capacities”.
Catalytic converter
Do not park over inflam-
mable materials. See
chapter: “Protecting the
emission control devices”.
WARNING SYMBOLS
Engine
Use only the oil specified
in section “Capacities”.
Unleaded petrol vehicle
Use only unleaded petrol
with a rated octane num-
ber (R.O.N.) of not less
than 95.
Windscreen wiper
Only use fluid of the type
specified in section
“Capacities”.
Brake circuit
Do not exceed the maxi-
mum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the
fluid specified in section
“Capacities”.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DRIVING YOUR CAR
IN AN EMERGENCY
CAR MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTENTS
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fig. 1
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the version.
L0A6000b
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

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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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CONNECT INFOTELEMATIC SYSTEM
The key for this figure is
on pages 16-17.
L0A6001b

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THESIS CONNECT infotelematic
system, in its most refined version,
includes: colour TV set, sound sys-
tem with cassette player, CD-
ROM/Audio CD player, CD-chang-
er, GSM cell phone, navigator, trip
computer and voice commands (for
certain functions of cell phone,
audio system and navigator).
The following pages describe the
system controls and main functions.
The car is provided with a special
supplement dealing with CONNECT
infotelematic system to be used as
quick reference guide for using the
system. Read through this supple-
ment carefully and keep it always
within reach (e.g. in the glove com-
partment).
IMPORTANT For the navigation
system of the CONNECT, only use
only the original CD provided with
the car or, in any case other CDs of
the same brand.
If you drive with the vol-
ume too high you put both
your own life and that of
others in jeopardy. You should
adjust the volume so that you can
hear noises from outside the car
(e.g. horns, ambulance/police
sirens, etc.).
CONNECT CONTROLS (fig. 2)
The CONNECT system functions
can be managed by means of 29
buttons and 2 rotating selectors
(knobs). Certain controls have mul-
tiple functions that are dependent on
the system operating conditions
active.
The type of function that can be
actuated by means of the controls
depend, in some cases, on how long
the button is pressed down (long or
short push), as shown in the follow-
ing table.
The Lancia navigation
system helps driver while
he drives, by suggesting
vocally or graphically, the opti-
mum routing to reach his preset
destination. Navigation system
suggestions do not excuse driver
from his full responsibilities due
to his driving behaviour and to
his compliance with road and
other traffic regulations. The
responsibility for road safety
always lies with the car driver,
and it falls on him in any case.
IMPORTANT The provided phone
is of the Single-Band type and there-
fore if your network provider is not
operating with the 900 Mhz GSM
standard, coverage troubles may arise
notwithstanding the roaming. Contact
your network provider for further in-
formation.

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Legend
1 – SOS
2
3
4 – CD
5 – CC
6 – ¯
7 – ˙
8
9 – SETUP
10 – TRIP
11 – AUDIO
12 – SRC
13 – MAIN
Short push
(less than 2 seconds)
Assistance services and functions
Slot for navigator CD-ROM or Audio CD
Slot for cassette
Eject navigator CD-ROM or Audio CD
Eject cassette
Radio mode: search for the first radio station that can be
tuned at a lower frequency
CD mode: selection of the previous track
Cassette mode: fast tape rewind with return to beginning
of listened track or to previous track
TV mode: search for the first channel that can be tuned
at a lower frequency
Radio mode: search for the first radio station that can be
tuned at a higher frequency
CD mode: selection of the next track
Cassette mode: fast tape feed to end of listened track or
to next track.
TV mode: search for the first channel that can be tuned
at a higher frequency
System switching on/off: pressing the knob
Volume control: rotating the knob
System set-up and car functions that can be
modified
Trip computer screen selection
Turning on Audio mode and/or selecting specific screen
display
Audio source selection: FM1, FM2, FM3-AS, MW, LW,
CC, CD, CDC, TV
MAIN screen selection (main screen)
Long push
(more than 2 seconds)
–
–
–
–
–
Radio mode: actuation of the “Scan” mode with
scanning of the stations in the selected
radio band starting from the lower frequency ones
CD mode: fast backward
Cassette mode: fast tape rewinding
Radio mode: actuation of the “Scan” function with
station scanning in the radio band
selected starting from the higher frequency ones
CD mode: fast forward
Cassette mode: fast tape feed
–
–
–
Turning off Audio mode
(Radio, CC, CD/CDC)
–
–

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Legend
14 – DARK
15 – £
16 – TEL
17 – RPT
18 – NAV
19 – MAP
20 – •
21
22
23 – ESC
24 – SIM
25 – ¯˙
26
27-28-29-
30-31-32
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Short push
(less than 2 seconds)
DARK mode actuation: the display is completely darkened
Forwarding the phone call set
Accepting the incoming call
Ending the ongoing call
Phone mode actuation and/or specific screen selection
Repetition of the last navigator voice instruction
Navigation mode actuation and/or specific screen
Navigator map mode selection
Access to Targasys services
Required function selection by
turning the knob.
Selected function confirmation by
pressing the knob.
Remote control receiver
Exit from a selection option or shift from a submenu to a
higher menu
Eject SIM telephone card
Reverse tape side being listened to
Slot for SIM telephone card
Double “multifunction” buttons: their functions
depend on the system active mode shown on the display.
The function associated to the “multifunction” buttons is
identified from time to time by a writing on the display,
just next to each button
In some cases, the writing covers several adjacent buttons:
the function associated to all these buttons is the same.
Radio/TV mode: select stored stations.
CD-changer mode: select CD in the magazine.
Reset button for system restart
Long push
(more than 2 seconds)
–
Refusing the incoming phone call
Phone mode off
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Radio/TV mode: station storage
–

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CONTROLS ON THE STEERING
WHEEL (fig. 3)
The main CONNECT function
controls are duplicated on the steer-
ing wheel, thus facilitating its con-
trol.
The steering wheel also includes
the VOICE button, used to switch
the phone/audio system voice con-
trols on/off, and record short voice
messages.
The control functions are as fol-
lows:
A- Voice Recognition:
– voice recognition on/off:
short push
– voice message memorization:
long push
– voice recorder stop: short
push
B- Audio source selection: FM1,
FM2, FM3-AS, MW, LW, CC, CD,
CDC, TV
C- Turning down the volume
D-Turning up the volume
E- Radio mode: search for the first
radio station that can be tuned
at a higher frequency
Cassette mode: fast tape feed to
end of listened track or to next
track
CD/CDC mode: selection of
next track
TV mode: channel search in an
increasing order
F- Radio mode: search for the first
radio station that can be tuned
at a lower frequency
Cassette mode: fast tape rewind
with return to beginning of lis-
tened track or to previous track
CD/CDC mode: selection of
previous track
TV mode: search for the first
channel that can be tuned at a
lower frequency
G- Cyclic selection of main screens
MAIN – AUDIO – TRIP – SETUP –
TEL – NAV – CONNECT (access to
Targasys services)
H- Phone button:
– accepting the incoming call:
short push
– ending the ongoing call: short
push
– to display the last dialled
number: brief press
– forwarding the call set: short
push
– reading the SMS just
received: short push
– refusing the incoming call:
long push
L- Display function upward selec-
tion
M- Selected function confirmation
N- Display function downward
selection
fig. 3
L0A6002b

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REMOTE CONTROL (fig. 4-5)
The infrared-ray remote control
controls certain main functions of
the TV and audio system.
The remote control can be used
only when the CONNECT is
switched on.
The remote control functions can
be switched off and on again by
selecting the corresponding item of
the SETUP function (set-up).
To use remote control A(fig. 5) take
it out from support B.
The remote control buttons per-
form the following functions (fig. 4):
A- Radio mode: “Audio Mute”
function on/off (volume mut-
ing) only with TP function
active (symbol “3” near TP on
the main Radio screen).
CC/CD/CDC mode: play/stop
current track.
TV mode: TV off and return to
previously active Audio source
screen
B- Turning down the volume
C- Turning up the volume
D- Radio mode:
– short push = search for the
first radio station that can be
tuned at a higher frequency
– long push = actuation of the
“Scan” function with scan-
ning of the stations in the
selected radio band starting
from the higher frequency
ones
CD mode:
– short push = selection of next
track
– long push = fast forward
Cassette mode:
– short push = fast tape feed to
end of listened track or to
next track
– long push = fast tape feed
TV mode: search for the first
channel that can be tuned at a
higher frequency
fig. 5
L0A5003b
fig. 4
L0A5004b