load capacity Lancia Delta 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

94GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
fig. 62L0E0220m
DOUBLE LOAD COMPARTMENT
(MAGIC BACK BOX) (where applicable)
In addition to reclining seats the car can also be equipped
with an adjustable load platform with two different heights
in order to even the load and adjust the luggage com-
partment capacity.
Keeping the load platform in the upper position makes it
possible for the space created underneath to be used as
another compartment that can be used to store more frag-
ile or smaller objects.
To access the compartment under the load compartment,
lift up shelf A holding it with your hands and put the de-
sired objects inside.
IMPORTANT Movements of the load platform may take
place if it is in a central position in relation to the lugga-
ge compartment.To place shelf A at the level of the floor
(fully lowered) fig. 63:
always turn the elements C - Fig. 62 so that they are
always turn the elements C - Fig. 62 so that they are
in a vertical position against the seat backrest;
grip the handle B and lift up shelf A by around 45°
(point 1);
pull the shelf in a horizontal direction towards itself
until the end of travel position (point 2);
push the shelf downwards gently until point 3 is rea-
ched (fully lowered);
accompany the shelf to the “fully lowered” position
(point 4).
To move shelf A from the fully lowered position to
the highest position Fig. 64:
pull handle B from point 1 and raise shelf A by around
45°;
pull the shelf upwards to point 2 and leave it resting
on the side supports D;
pull the shelf towards itself as far as point 3 (fully
forwards);
let the shelf fall at point 4 in the "fully raised" position.
To extract the spare wheel:
pull the load shelf upwards using handle B;
lift up the load compartment carpet;
extract the tape and hook for the carpet and attach it
to the boot upper seal.

154STARTING UP AND DRIVING
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on fuel con-
sumption and emissions: accelerate gradually.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short distances and frequent cold start-ups will prevent
the engine from reaching optimal running temperature.
Consequently, both fuel consumption (from +15 to +30%
on urban cycle ) and emissions will increase.
Traffic and road conditions
Rather high fuel consumption is caused by heavy traffic,
for instance when travelling in a queue with frequent use
of low gears or in cities with many traffic lights. Moun-
tain and rough roads also have a negative effect on fuel
consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings) the engine
should be switched off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
The car must be provided with a type-approved tow hitch
and adequate electrical system to tow caravans or trail-
ers. Installation must be performed by specialised per-
sonnel who will issue the required papers for travelling on
roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-view mirrors as
specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are hard-
er to climb, braking distances increase and overtaking
takes longer depending on the overall weight of the trail-
er.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than con-
stantly using the brake.
The weight of the trailer on the car’s tow hitch will reduce
the loading capacity of the car by the same amount. Con-
sider the weight of the vehicle at full load, including ac-
cessories and luggage to make sure you do not exceed the
maximum towable weight (shown on the registration cer-
tificate).
Respect the speed limits specific for each country for ve-
hicles towing trailers. In all cases, the top speed must not
exceed 100 km/h.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE215
5
USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make its life longer,
observe the following indications:
when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and
bonnet are closed properly to ensure that the courtesy
lights do not remain lit in the passenger compartment;
switch off all lights inside the car: the car is however
equipped with a system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the en-
gine is not running;
before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the battery negative terminal;
battery terminals should always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains below 50% for
a long time, the battery will be damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and starting attitude.The battery will also be at increased risk of freezing (e.g.
already at -10°C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivi-
ty” in chapter “3” if the car is left parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric acces-
sories which require permanent electric supply (alarm,
etc.) contact a Lancia Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable devices
from the Lineaccessori Lancia, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the car’s electric sys-
tem is capable of withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a more powerful bat-
tery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even when
the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the bat-
tery.

234TECHNICAL DATA
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres.
All approved tyres are listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the
information provided on this “Owner’s handbook” and
the “Log book”, consider the specifications shown in the
log book only.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure safety of the car in
movement. Fit tyres of the same make and type on all
wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes with Tubeless tyres.
SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in: –1
±1 mm
Rear wheel toe-in: 2
± 2 mm
The values refer to the car in running order.READING TYRE MARKINGS fig. 5
Example: 195/55 R 16 91 V
195 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm between
sidewalls).
55 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
16 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91 = Load rating (capacity).
V = Maximum speed rating.
fig. 5L0E0120m

TECHNICAL DATA235
6
Load rating (capacity)
60 = 250 kg 84 = 500 kg
61 = 257 kg 85 = 515 kg
62 = 265 kg 86 = 530 kg
63 = 272 kg 87 = 545 kg
64 = 280 kg 88 = 560 kg
65 = 290 kg 89 = 580 kg
66 = 300 kg 90 = 600 kg
67 = 307 kg 91 = 615 kg
68 = 315 kg 92 = 630 kg
69 = 325 kg 93 = 650 kg
70 = 335 kg 94 = 670 kg
71 = 345 kg 95 = 690 kg
72 = 355 kg 96 = 710 kg
73 = 365 kg 97 = 730 kg
74 = 375 kg 98 = 750 kg
75 = 387 kg 99 = 775 kg
76 = 400 kg 100 = 800 kg
77 = 412 kg 101 = 825 kg
78 = 425 kg 102 = 850 kg
79 = 437 kg 103 = 875 kg
80 = 450 kg 104 = 900 kg
81 = 462 kg 105 = 925 kg
82 = 475 kg 106 = 950 kg
83 = 487 kgMaximum speed rating
Q = up to 160 km/h. H = up to 210 km/h.
R = up to 170 km/h. V = up to 240 km/h.
S = up to 180 km/h. W= up to 270 km/h.
T = up to 190 km/h. Y = up to 300 km/h.
U = up to 200 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
QM + S = up to 160 km/h.
TM + S = up to 190 km/h.
HM + S = up to 210 km/h.
READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 5
Example: 6J x 15 H2 ET 31.5
6 = rim width in inches (1).
J = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the
tyre bead rests) (2).
15 = rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to di-
ameter of the tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2 = shape and number of the humps (circumference re-
lief, holding into its seat the bead of the Tubeless
tyre on the rim).
ET 31.5 = wheel camber angle (distance between the
disc/rim supporting plane and the wheel rim cen-
tre line).

1410
570
1077
903
1980
1300
80
601320
570
1002
888
1890
1300
80
60
240TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo Jet 1.6 Multijet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)
Carrying capacity (*) including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
Maximum load on roof
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified carrying
capacity.
(**) Loads must not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.

TECHNICAL DATA241
6
1430
570
1097
903
2000
1300
80
601430
570
1097
903
2000
1300
80
60
Weights (kg) 1.9 Twin Turbo Multijet 2.0 Multijet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)
Carrying capacity (*) including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
Maximum load on roof
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified carrying
capacity.
(**) Loads must not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.

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FUEL CAPACITIES (litres) ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.4 Turbo Jet- 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 Twin Turbo Jet - 2.0 Multijet
Tank capacity 57
Reserve 8 - 10
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only.
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only.
1.4 Turbo Jet 1.6 Multijet1.9 Twin Turbo Jet 2.0 Multijet
litres kg litres kg litres kg litres kg
Engine sump 2.75 2.4 4.3 3.8 4.5 3.815 4.5 3.815
Engine sump and filter2.9 3.3 4.6 4 5.2 4.415 5.2 4.415
195/55 R16-91XL
205/55 R16-91V
225/45 R17-91W
225/40 R18-92W2.7 2.5
2.7 2.5
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.72.4 2.2
2.4 2.2
2.4 2.2
2.6 2.4
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear