Key lock Lancia Delta 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR115
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IMPORTANT The steering may become slightly stiff fol-
lowing parking manoeuvres involving a lot of steering.
This is normal and is caused by a system to prevent the
motor from overheating. No servicing is required. The
power steering system will return to normal operation the
next time the car is used.T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
(where provided)
The car may be equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring
system (T.P.M.S.). This system comprises a radio fre-
quency transmitter fitted to each wheel (on the wheel rim
inside the tyre), which is able to send information on the
tyre inflation pressure of each wheel to the control unit.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
The fault indications are not stored and will therefore not
be displayed after the engine has been switched off and
then on again. If the fault conditions persist, the control
unit will send the relative indications to the instrument
panel only after the vehicle has been in motion for a short
time.
Before servicing the car, always switch off the
engine and remove the key from the ignition
to activate the steering lock. This is especially
important when the car wheels do not touch the
ground. If this is not possible (the key must be on
MAR or the engine must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the electric power steering.
The T.P.M.S.system is not able to detect sud-
den tyre inflation pressure losses (for exam-
ple when a tyre explodes). In this case stop
the car, braking with care and avoiding sharp steer-
ing actions.

148STARTING UP AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is provided with an electronic engine lock device:
refer to “The Lancia CODE system” paragraph in chap-
ter “1” if you cannot start the engine.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds
of operation, particularly after a long period of inactivi-
ty. This does not impair functionality and reliability and
is typical of hydraulic tappets: the distribution system
selected for the petrol engine of your car in order to lim-
it the maintenance required.
In the first period of use, we recommend
avoiding excessive stress for the car (for in-
stance excessive accelerations, extended trav-
el at maximum speed, sudden braking etc.).
With engine off, do not leave the key in the ig-
nition switch on MAR to prevent draining the
battery.
Is is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine depletes oxygen and
discharges carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gases.
Remember that the brake servo and electric
power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore more effort
than usual is required on the brake pedal and steer-
ing wheel.

STARTING UP AND DRIVING151
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PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
Engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the car
is faced uphill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is further advisable
to block the wheels with a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the ignition key on MAR to prevent drain-
ing the battery. Always remove the key when you leave the
car.
Never leave children unattended in the car. Always remove
the ignition key when leaving the car and take it out with
you.
fig. 1L0E0072m
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and shift
the gear lever into one of the required positions (the gear
diagram varies according to the different versions and is
shown on the knob or on the plate below the lever fig. 2).
To engage sixth gear, operate the lever by pressing it to-
wards the right in order to avoid engaging fourth gear by
mistake. Use the same action to pass from sixth to fifth
gear.
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be engaged when the car
is at a standstill. With the engine running, wait at least 2
seconds before engaging reverse gear with the clutch
pressed down to the floor in order to avoid damaging or
scraping the gears.
fig. 2L0E0073m

196IN AN EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool
box under the luggage compartment mat.
FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 43-44
Proceed as follows:
release cap A;
take the tow hook B from its seat in the tool support;
tighten the ring on the rear or front threaded pin.
fig. 43L0E0090mfig. 44L0E0091m
Before starting towing operations, turn the ig-
nition key to MAR and then to STOP, without
extracting it. If the key is extracted, the steer-
ing wheel lock will be automatically activated, thus
preventing steering. The power brakes and the elec-
trical power steering will not work while the car is be-
ing towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steer-
ing wheel will therefore be required. Do not use wires
for towing. Do not jerk. Make sure not to damage parts
in contact with the car while towing. Respect the spe-
cific rules of the Highway Code when towing the car
specifically in relation to the towing device and the be-
haviour to maintain on the road. Do not start the en-
gine while towing the car.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE213
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BATTERY
The battery F-fig, 1-2-3 provided with this vehicle is a
“Reduced maintenance” battery: no top-ups with distilled
water are needed in normal conditions of use.
It should nevertheless be periodically checked by a Lan-
cia Dealership or specialised personnel to check its effi-
ciency.
The battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of explosion and fire.
Running the battery with an excessively low
liquid level will damage the battery beyond
repair and even cause an explosion.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Service Plan” will
no longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
If the battery is disconnected, the áwarning light will co-
me on (together with a message in the display) to indica-
te that the system must be realigned. To switch the war-
ning light off, carry out the following initialization pro-
cedure:
turn the ignition key to the ON position;
turn the steering wheel fully both clockwise and anti-
clockwise (to move from the position with the wheels
straight);
turn the ignition key to the OFF position and then turn
it back ON.
If the áwarning light does not go out after a few seconds,
seek assistance from a Lancia Dealership.

250INDEX
Fix&Go Automatic ..................... 159
Fix&Go Automatic (device) ........ 159
Flashing the headlights ............... 60
Fluids and lubricants .................. 244
Fog lights ................................... 71
Fog lights ................................... 72
Foglight with cornering function.. 61
Follow me home (device)............. 63
Food compartment...................... 75
Front/rear armrest................74-76
Fuel cap ..................................... 123
Fuel consumption ....................... 246
Fuel feed/ignition ....................... 231
Fuel lock .................................... 73
Fuse replacement ....................... 187
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ................ 187
Gearbox .................................... 150
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) ................... 186
Glove compartment..................... 77
Glove compartment..................... 74
Handbrake ................................ 150
Hazard warning lights ................ 71Head restraints ........................... 48
Headlights .................................. 100
Hill Holder (system) ................... 108
Hill Holder system ...................... 108
Identification data ..................... 226
Ignition switch ............................ 44
In an emergency ......................... 157
Instrument panel and
instruments .............................. 7
Interior ....................................... 224
Interior fittings ........................... 78
Isofix child seat .......................... 137
Keys .......................................... 38
Knowing your car........................ 5
Lancia CODE (system) .............. 37
Lancia CODE system ................. 37
Lane maintenance assistance
system....................................... 104
Lane maintenance system............ 104
Load compartment (magic back
box - twin compartment)...........93 Display ....................................... 20
– display readings..................... 32
– menu items............................. 24
Display readings.......................... 32
Door locking............................... 82
Doors ......................................... 82
– child safety device.................. 84
– emergency rear door locking
device ...................................... 85
DPF (particulate filter DPF) ....... 124
DST system................................. 102
Dualdrive (electric power
steering).................................... 103
Dualdrive electric power steering
system....................................... 113
Engine
Engine codes/bodywork
Engine compartment (washing) .. 223
– features ................................. 229
– identification code ................. 228
EOBD (system) ......................... 103
EOBD system ............................. 113
Exterior lights ............................ 60

INDEX251
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Rear fog light
(bulb replacement) ................... 181
Rear fog lights ........................... 72
Rear fog lights............................. 71
Rear view mirrors ...................... 49
Rearscreen washer ...................... 64
Rearscreen wiper
– blades ................................... 218
– controls ................................. 64
– jets ........................................ 220
Refuelling the car ....................... 121
Remote control (key) ................... 39
Reversing light
(bulb replacement) ................... 181
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 99
Rubber hoses ............................. 218
S.B.R. system ............................ 127
Safety ......................................... 125
Seat belts .................................. 126
Seats .......................................... 45
– cleaning ................................ 224
– front with electric lumbar
adjustment ............................ 46– front with manual
adjustment ............................ 45
– with electric heating .............. 46
Side lights .................................. 62
Snow chains .............................. 156
Spark plugs ................................ 229
Sport (function).......................... 102
Starting the engine...................... 148
Starting up and driving............... 147
Steering ...................................... 233
Steering lock .............................. 44
Steering wheel ............................ 49
Storing the car ............................ 154
Sun roof ..................................... 79
Sun visors .................................. 73
Suspension ................................. 233
Symbols ..................................... 36
T.P.M.S. (system)....................... 115
Technical data ............................ 225
Third brake light (bulb replacement)
178
Top speed ................................... 239
Towing the car .......................... 196
Main beam headlights (control) .. 62
– bulb replacement.................... 179
Manual climate control system .... 52
MSR system ............................... 109
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement).................... 182
On board instruments ................ 7
Paint ......................................... 222
Parking sensors .......................... 118
Particulate filter (DPF) ............... 124
Performance ............................... 239
Power windows........................... 85
Preparation for Isofix child seat .. 136
Pretensioners .............................. 128
Protecting the environment ......... 124
Quick tyre repair kit................... 7
Radio transmitters and
cellular phones ......................... 121
Rain sensor ................................ 65
Raising the vehicle ...................... 195