Lancia Delta 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

40GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Press button B-fig. 11 only when the key is
far away from you, particularly from your
eyes and other objects that may be damaged
(e.g. clothing). Do not leave the key unattended, be-
cause someone, a child especially, may accidental-
ly press the button while handling the key.
Requesting additional remote controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls. Should
a new remote control be necessary, contact a Lancia Deal-
ership and be ready to present the CODE card, a person-
al identity document and the car’s ownership documents.
Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control fig. 12
Battery replacement:
press button A and bring the metal insert B to the
“open” position;
turn screw C to :using a small point screwdriver;
take out the battery case D and replace the battery E,
respecting its polarity;
refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it by
turning the screw C to Á.
fig. 12L0E0105m
Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be disposed of as specified
by law in special containers or taken to a
Lancia Dealership, which will take care of their dis-
posal.

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fig. 13L0E0106m
Replacing the remote control cover fig. 13
To replace the remote control cover, follow the procedure
shown in the diagram.ALARM (where provided)
The alarm, which is provided in addition to the remote
control functions described previously, is controlled by a
receiver located under the dashboard, near the fuse box.
ALARM TRIPPING
The alarm trips in the following cases:
when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened ille-
gally (perimeter protection);
when the ignition system is operated (ignition key ro-
tated to MAR);
when the battery cables are cut;
when someone is moving inside the passenger com-
partment (volume-sensing protection);
when the vehicle is lifted or tilted.
According to the market, when the alarm is tripped this
operates the alarm siren and direction indicators (for ap-
proximately 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and the number
of cycles depend on the sales market.
There are a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.
When this is reached the system returns to normal oper-
ation.
The volume sensing and anti-tilt protection can be ex-
cluded by adjusting the dedicated control on the front
courtesy light (see “volume sensing/anti-tilt protection”).

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IMPORTANT The engine inhibitor function is guaranteed
by the Lancia CODE, which is automatically activated
when the ignition key is extracted from the starter de-
vice.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key
either turned to STOP or removed, point the key with the
remote control towards the vehicle and press and release
button
Á.
Excluding some versions for specific markets, the system
produces an acoustic warning (beep) and enables door
locking.
Before the alarm is enabled, a self-diagnosis test is run:
if a fault is detected, the system emits another sound warn-
ing and a message is shown on the display, (see “Instru-
ment panel warning lights”).
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
Ë, check that
all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are closed correctly; then
switch the alarm back on by pressing
Á.
If a door or the bonnet is not correctly closed, it will be ex-
cluded from the testing by the alarm system.
If the alarm produces an acoustic signal even when the
doors, bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a failure
has occurred in system operation. Contact a Lancia Deal-
ership.IMPORTANT Centrally locking the doors using the met-
al insert on the key does not activate the alarm.
IMPORTANT Originally, the alarm is configured in com-
pliance with the regulations existing in the different coun-
tries.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
Press button
Ëon the key with the remote control.
The following operations are performed (excluding some
versions for specific markets):
the direction indicators flash twice;
two brief acoustic signals are emitted (“BEEP”);
the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT If the central door locking system is re-
leased using the metal insert of the key, the alarm is not
disabled.

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VOLUME SENSING/ANTI-TILT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close
the side windows and sunroof completely (where provid-
ed).
If necessary this function can be excluded (e.g. when leav-
ing pets on board) by pressing button A-fig. 14, located
on the front courtesy light, before activating the alarm.
When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED
on the button flashing for several seconds. Any disabling
of the volume sensing/anti-tilt protection must be repeat-
ed each time the instrument panel is switched off.
BREAK IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
Any break in attempt is indicated by the
Ywarning light
(or symbol in the display) lighting up, together with a mes-
sage shown on the display (see “Instrument panel warn-
ing lights”).DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of idleness), simply lock the vehicle by turning the
metal insert of the key with remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote
control goes flat or the system fails, the alarm can be
switched off by placing the key in the ignition switch and
turning it to MAR.
fig. 14L0E0153m

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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 15:
STOP: the engine is off, the key can be extracted, the
steering is locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. car ra-
dio, central door locking system, etc.) are enabled
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en-
abled
AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety sys-
tem that requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine will not start, before the starting op-
eration can be repeated.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.: wheels
turned) the effort required to move the steering wheel and
disengage the steering lock may be increased.
fig. 15L0E0107m
Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel would lock as
soon as the steering wheel is turned. This al-
so applies to when the car is towed. Under no cir-
cumstances should after-market operations be car-
ried out involving steering system or steering col-
umn modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could negatively affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and also re-
sult in vehicle non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.

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SEATS
All adjustments made to front and rear seats
must only be carried out when the vehicle is
at a standstill.
After releasing the adjustment levers, always
check that the seat is locked on the runners
by trying to move it back and forth. If it is not
locked, the seat may move unexpectedly and make
you lose control of the car.
FRONT SEATS
Reach adjustment fig. 16
Lift lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards: your
arms should rest on the steering wheel rim while you are
driving.
Back rest angle adjustment fig. 16
Turn knob B.
fig. 16L0E0008m

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Height adjustment fig. 16
Operate lever C to raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion to improve comfort.
Lumbar adjustment (driver’s seat) fig. 16
for lumbar adjustment, turn knob D.
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
(where provided) fig. 17
Adjustment is possible when the ignition key is at MAR or
within 1 minute with ignition key at STOP or removed.
When opening one of the front doors, it is possible to ad-
just the seat on the side of the door opened for about 3
minutes or until closing the door.
Seat adjustment controls are the following:
Multifunction control A:
to adjust height;
to move seat backwards or forwards.
Multifunction control B:
back rest angle adjustment;
lumbar adjustment.Seat warming (where provided) fig. 17
With ignition key at MAR, press buttons
Cto switch the
seat warming on/off.
The led on the button will light up when the function is
on.
fig. 17L0E0009m

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fig. 18L0E0010m
REAR SEATS fig. 18
Adjusting backrest tilt
Lift lever A (one on each side) to adjust the tilting of the
left or right part of the backrest respectively (in order to
make the process easier, move the seat slightly forward us-
ing lever B).
Rear seats movement
The rear seats can be moved backwards and forwards (by
80 mm). To move the seats backwards or forwards oper-
ate levers B (one on each side).When repositioning the rear backrest whilst
moving it, it is necessary to check that it is
correctly attached, grasping the backrest at
the top and shaking it.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT fig. 19
The height of the head restraints can be adjusted as fol-
lows.
Upward adjustment: raise the head restraint until you
hear it click.
Downward adjustment: press button A and lower the
head restraint.
fig. 19L0E0011m
REAR (where provided) fig. 19
Headrests can be adjusted in height:
To adjust upwards: Press button C and lift the head
restraint until the lock clicks.
To adjust downwards: press button C and lower the
head restraint.
IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers should always set the
head restraints in “fully drawn out” position.
Perform these operations only when the car
is stationary and the engine is not running.
The head restraints must be adjusted so that
they support your head and not your neck. Only then
do they fulfil their protective action. To optimise
head restraint protective action, adjust the backrest
upright and keep your head as close as possible to
the head restraint.

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STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted vertically (and axially).
To adjust the steering wheel, move lever fig. 20 upwards
to position 1. Adjust the steering wheel into the most suit-
able position and lock it in this position by moving the
lever to position 2.
REARVIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL REARVIEW MIRROR fig. 21
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its
release in the event of a violent crash.
It can be moved using lever A to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
ELECTROCHROMIC INTERNAL REARVIEW
MIRROR (where provided)
Some versions provide an electrochromic mirror with au-
tomatic antiglare function. An ON/OFF button in the low-
er area of the mirror enables/disables the electrochromic
function. When the function is activated this is indicated
by the LED on the mirror lighting up.
Perform these operations only when the car
is stationary and the engine is not running.
fig. 21L0E0013mfig. 20L0E0012m