Lancia Delta 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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Switching the climate control compressor
on/off I-fig. 26
Press button
to switch on the climate control system
compressor.
Compressor engagement
the LED on button
is lit up;
Symbol
is shown on the display.
Compressor disengagement
the LED on button
is off;
symbol
disappears from the display;
internal air recirculation is excluded;
the AQS function is disabled.
With the climate control system compressor disengaged,
it is not possible to introduce air of a lower temperature
than the outside temperature into the passenger com-
partment; in this case the symbol on the display will flash.
The disengagement of the climate control compressor re-
mains in the system memory even after the engine has
been stopped. To engage the climate control compressor
press the button
once again or press AUTO: in this last
case any manual settings will be cancelled.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand lever operates most of the external lights.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ig-
nition key is on MAR. The instrument panel and the var-
ious controls on the dashboard will be illuminated when
the external lights are switched on.
DAYLIGHT lights (D.R.L. - Adaptive Daylight Led)
(where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the selector wheel
turned to position Othe daylight lights are automatical-
ly activated; the other lights and internal illumination re-
main off. The automatic lighting up of the daytime lights
can be switched on/off using the display menus (see “Dis-
play” section in this chapter). If the daytime lights are
switched off, when the selector wheel is turned to Ono
lights will come on.
fig. 27L0E0019m

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Deactivation
When the lights are switched off by the sensor, the dipped
beam headlights and side lights are switched off and the
daylight lights are switched on (if activated).
The sensor cannot detect the presence of fog: switch the
lights on manually in this case.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING LIGHTS
FUNCTION
When travelling at a speed of less than 40 km/h with the
dipped beam headlights on, when the steering wheel is
turned at a wide angle or the direction indicators are lit
up, a light (built into the front fog lights) will be activat-
ed on the side of the turn to increase night time visibility.
This function can be switched on/off using the display
menus (see “Display” section in this chapter). AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SENSOR
(dusk sensor) fig. 27 (where provided)
This sensor detects changes in external light levels ac-
cording to the sensitivity of the setting: the higher the sen-
sitivity, the lower the amount of external light needed to
switch the lights on. The sensitivity of the dusk sensor may
be adjusted, using the “Set-up menu” on the instrument
panel.
Activation
Turn the selector wheel to AUTO: in this way the external
lighting will switch on automatically according to the out-
side light level.
The headlights can only be flashed with the sensor on.The daytime lights are an alternative to the
dipped beam headlights for driving during
the daytime. They are compliant in countries
where is it obligatory to have lights on during the
day and permitted in those where it is not obliga-
tory Daytime lights cannot replace dipped beam
headlights when driving at night or through tunnels.
The use of daytime lights is governed by the High-
way Code of the country you are in. Keep to the
rules.

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DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS/SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the selector
wheel to 2. If dipped beam headlights are activated, the
daytime lights are switched off and the side lights, num-
ber plate light and dipped beam headlights are lit up. The
3warning light will come on in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to STOP or removed, and
the selector wheel is turned from
Oto2, the number plate
light and side lights are lit. The 3warning light will
come on in the instrument panel.
Parking function
With the side lights on and the ignition key turned to STOP
or removed, it is possible to light up one side of the vehi-
cle by moving the lighting lever down (left-hand side) or
up (right-hand side). In this case warning light
3on the
instrument panel will go out.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the selector wheel in position 2, push the lever for-
ward toward the dashboard (stable position). The 1warn-
ing light will come on in the instrument panel. They are
switched off by pulling the lever towards the steering wheel.
Flashing the headlights
You can flash the headlights by pulling the lever towards
the wheel (unstable position). The
1warning light on the
instrument panel will come on.DIRECTION INDICATORS Fig. 28
Push the lever to (stable) position:
– up (position
a): right-hand indicator ON;
– down (position
b): left-hand indicator ON.
Warning light
¥or Îwill blink on the instrument pan-
el.. The direction indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
fig. 28L0E0020m

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LANE CHANGE FUNCTION
If you want to signal that you are changing lane, hold the
left-hand lever in the unstable position for less than half
a second. The direction indicator on the selected side flash-
es 5 times and then switches off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This function allows the space in front of the car to be lit
up for a preset period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key on STOP or removed, pull the lever
towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes of switching
the engine off. The amount of time the lights remain on
is extended by 30 seconds at each movement of the lever,
up to a maximum of 210 seconds; after this the lights are
switched off automatically. Each time the lever is oper-
ated, the warning light on the instrument panel comes
on and the display shows how long the function will re-
main active. The warning light comes on the first time the
lever is operated, and stays on until the function is auto-
matically deactivated. Each time you operate the lever, the
amount of time the lights will remain lit up increases.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds.WINDOW WASHING
The right-hand lever fig. 29 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer op-
eration.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER fig. 29
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
The right-hand lever can take five different positions:
A: windscreen wiper off.
B: intermittent operation;
With the lever in position B, turn selector wheel F to se-
lect one of four different speeds for the intermittent op-
eration mode:
,= very slow intermittent operation
= slow intermittent operation.
= normal intermittent operation
= fast intermittent operation.
C: continuous slow operation;
D: continuous fast operation;
E: temporary fast operation (unstable position).

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“Smart washing” function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable posi-
tion) to operate the windscreen washer jet. Keep the lever
pulled to activate both the windscreen washer jet and the
windscreen wiper with a single movement; the latter turns
on automatically if you keep the lever pulled for over half
a second. The windscreen wiper stops operating a few
strokes after the lever is released; after a few seconds, a
further cleaning stroke completes the wiping operation.
fig. 29L0E0021m
REAR WINDOW WIPER/REAR WINDOW
WASHER
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
Turn the selector wheel to
'to operate the rear window
wiper.
With the windscreen wiper active, turn the selector wheel
to
'activate the rear window wiper which, in this case,
operates (in the different positions) in sync with the wind-
screen wipe but at half its rate. When reverse gear is en-
gaged with windscreen wiper active, the rear window wiper
automatically turns on in slow continuous mode.
It stops when the reverse gear is disengaged.
Do not use the windscreen or rearscreen
wiper to remove layers of snow or ice from
the windscreen. In such conditions, the wind-
screen wiper may be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor protection which prevents operation
for a few seconds may trip. If the issue persists, con-
tact a Lancia Dealership.
“Smart washing” function
Pushing the lever towards the dashboard (unstable posi-
tion) will activate the rear window washer.
Keep the lever pushed to activate the rear window wash-
er jet and the rear window wiper with a single movement;
the latter turns on automatically if you keep the lever
pushed for over half a second.

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fig. 30L0E0023m
The rear window wiper stops operating a few strokes af-
ter the lever is released; after a few seconds, a further
cleaning stroke completes the wiping operation.
RAIN SENSOR (where provided)
The rain sensor A-fig. 30 is located behind the interior
rear-view mirror in contact with the windscreen and au-
tomatically adjusts the frequency of the windscreen wiper
strokes according to the rain intensity during intermittent
operation.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies progres-
sively from wiper still (no stroke) when the windscreen
is dry, to wiper at first continuous speed (slow continu-
ous operation) with intense rain.Activation
Move the right lever down by one click.
The activation of the rain sensor is signalled by a com-
mand acquisition stroke.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.
By turning selector wheel F-fig. 29 is it possible to increase
the sensitivity of the rain sensor to obtain a more rapid
variation between wiper still (no stroke) when the wind-
screen is dry, to wiper at first continuous speed (slow con-
tinuous operation).
The increase in the sensitivity of the rain sensor is signalled
by a control and acquisition “stroke”.
When the windscreen washer is operated with the rain sen-
sor activated, the normal washing cycle is performed, at
the end of which the rain sensor resumes its normal au-
tomatic function.

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Deactivation
Turn the ignition key to STOP.
The next time the vehicle is started (ignition key to MAR),
the sensor is not reactivated even if the lever is still in po-
sition B-fig. 29. To activate the sensor, move the lever to
position A or C and then back to position B.
Rain sensor activation is indicated by at least one wiper
stroke even if the windscreen is dry.
Do not activate the rain sensor when wash-
ing the car in an automatic car wash.
Make sure the device is switched off if there
is ice on the windscreen.
Make sure the device is switched off whenev-
er the windscreen is being cleaned.
fig. 31L0E0022m
CRUISE CONTROL (constant speed
regulator) (where provided)
This is an electronically controlled driving aid, which al-
lows you to drive at speeds of over 30 km/h on long and
straight dry roads (e.g.: motorways), at a constant speed,
without pressing the accelerator pedal.
It is not recommended for use on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ENGAGING THE DEVICE
Turn selector wheel A-fig. 31 to ON.
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When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car
speed may exceed the memorised one.
The engagement of the device is signalled by the Üwarn-
ing light lighting up in the instrument panel (together with
a message shown on the display) (see “Instrument panel
warning lights” in chapter 1).
MEMORISING VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
turn selector wheel A-fig. 31 to ON and press the ac-
celerator until the vehicle reaches the desired speed;
turn selector wheel B to (+) for at least three seconds
and then release it: the car speed will be memorised
and the accelerator pedal may be released.
If required (e.g. for overtaking), press the accelerator ped-
al to accelerate: the car will return to the previously set
speed when the pedal is released.
RESTORING MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been disengaged, for example by press-
ing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorised speed can
be reset as follows:
accelerate gradually until you reach a speed ap-
proaching the one memorised;
engage the gear selected at the time of speed memo-
rising (4th, 5th or 6th gear);
press button C-fig. 31.INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEED
This can be carried out in two ways:
by pressing the accelerator and then memorising the
new speed reached;
or
by temporarily turning selector wheel B-fig. 31 to (+).
Each movement of the selector wheel will correspond to
a slight increase in speed (about 1 km/h), while keeping
the selector wheel turned will correspond to a continuous
speed increase.
REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEED
This can be carried out in two ways:
by disengaging the device and then memorising the
new speed;
or
by keeping selector wheel B-fig. 31 turned to (–) un-
til the new speed is reached; it will then be memorised
automatically.
Each movement of the selector wheel will correspond to
a slight reduction in speed (about 1 km/h), while keep-
ing the selector wheel turned will correspond to a contin-
uous reduction in speed.

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DISENGAGING THE DEVICE
Turn selector wheel A-fig. 31 to OFF or turn the ignition
key to STOP. In addition, the device is automatically dis-
engaged in any of the following cases:
when the brake or clutch pedal is pressed;
if the ASR or Advanced ESP system cuts in (where pro-
vided);
When travelling with the device engaged, do
not set the gearshift lever to neutral.
In the event of a malfunction or fault, turn se-
lector wheel A-fig. 31 to OFF and contact a
Lancia Dealership after having checked the
condition of the protective fuse.
COURTESY LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WITH SPOT LIGHTS
fig. 32
Switch A- turns these lights on/off.
With switch A in the central position, lights C and D will
turn on/off when the front doors are opened/closed.
With switch A switched to the left, lights C and D will re-
main off. With switch A switched to the right, lights C and
D will remain on.
The lights turn on/off gradually.
Switch B performs the spot light function; with the light
off, it will turn on:
light C if switched to the left;
light D if switched to the right.
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Environmental lights are provided as part of the cour-
tesy light; these illuminate the vehicle when the dipped
beam headlights or side lights are switched on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that
both switches are in the central position: lights off with
doors closed in order to avoid draining the battery. In any
case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the On position,
the lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turn-
ing the engine off.
Courtesy light timing
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or with poor
lighting, 2 different timed switching on modes have been
provided.
Light timing when getting into the car
The courtesy lights will turn on as follows:
for about 10 seconds when the front doors are un-
locked;
for about 3 minutes when one of the side doors is
opened;
for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to
MAR.Light timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the cour-
tesy lights will turn on as follows:
within 2 minutes of turning the engine off, for about
10 seconds;
for about 3 minutes when one of the side doors is
opened;
for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
in the event of the fuel cut-off system cutting in, the
lights remain on for approximately 15 minutes, after
which they go out automatically.
The lights go out immediately when the doors are locked
(unless the fuel cut-off system has cut in.).
fig. 33L0E0025m