Lancia Delta 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

70GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
REAR COURTESY LIGHT fig. 33
Press the point indicated by the arrow to switch the lights
on/off (+ sign on the courtesy light lens cover).
The events that determine the lighting up of the front cour-
tesy light also apply to the lighting up of the rear courtesy
light.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 34
This light comes on automatically when the luggage com-
partment is opened and switches off when it is closed.
fig. 34L0E0026m
CONTROLS FOR
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 35
Press button A to activate the “CITY” function (see “elec-
tric power steering system”). When the function is ac-
tive, the message CITY is displayed on the instrument pan-
el. Press the button once again to deactivate the func-
tion.
SPORT FUNCTION CONTROL (where provided)
fig. 35
Press button B: to activate the sports driving setting. This
is characterised by increased acceleration response and in-
creased force required at the steering wheel to obtain a
more sporty drive.
fig. 35L0E0027m

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When this function is on (see“SPORT function”), the word
SPORT appears on the display. Press the button once again
to deactivate the function and return to the standard dri-
ving mode.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 36
These lights are switched on by pressing switch A, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.
Warning lights
Îand¥are lit up on the instrument pan-
el when this device is activated.. To switch off the lights,
press button A once again.
Use of the hazard warning lights is governed by the High-
way Code of the country you are in. Keep to the rules.
fig. 36L0E0028m
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning
lights come on automatically, as do the
Îand¥warn-
ing lights in the instrument panel.
The function switches off automatically when the nature
of the braking changes.
This function complies with current legislation.

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FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 37
Press button A to activate the front fog lights. When the
front fog lights are activated the
5warning light is lit
up on the instrument panel.
The front fog lights can be activated when the dipped
beam headlights are on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 37
When the dipped beam headlights are on, these can be ac-
tivated by pressing button D.
With the lights on, the
4warning light in the instrument
panel will come on at the same time. Press the button again
to turn the lights off.
fig. 38L0E0030m
AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS
(Adaptive Xenon Lights) fig. 38
The adaptive lights (see “Headlights” in this chapter) are
activated automatically when the vehicle is started. In this
situation the LED (amber) on button A will remain off.
Press button A to deactivate the adaptive lights (if acti-
vated); the LED on button A will light up. To reactivate
the adaptive lights: press button A once again (LED on
button is off).
In the event of a system failure, this is indicated on the in-
strument panel by the flashing of warning light
for the
fsymbol appearing on the display along with a dedicat-
ed message (where provided).
fig. 37L0E0029m

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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system intervenes in the event of a collision, acti-
vating:
cut off of fuel supply with resultant engine shut down;
automatic door lock release;
activation of all lights inside the car.
When the system has been triggered, the message “Fuel
cut off, see handbook” is displayed.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the
engine compartment, under the car or near the tank area.
Following a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.To reset car operation, follow this procedure:
turn the ignition key to MAR;
activate the right-hand indicator;
deactivate the right-hand indicator;
activate the left-hand indicator;
deactivate the left-hand indicator;
activate the right-hand indicator;
deactivate the right-hand indicator;
activate the left-hand indicator;
deactivate the left-hand indicator;
turn the ignition key to STOP.
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or notice leaks
from the fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.

74GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
INTERIOR FITTINGS
SUN VISORS fig. 39
These are arranged at the sides of the internal rearview
mirror.
They may be positioned frontally and to the side.
A mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors. This
is illuminated by courtesy light A. The driver and pas-
senger-side sun visors also feature a document holder.
fig. 39L0E0032m
FRONT ARMREST WITH ODDMENT
COMPARTMENT
This is located between the front seats. An oddment com-
partment and cooled drinks compartment is located in-
side the armrest (see following sections). The armrest can
be moved backwards and forwards by operating cover
A-fig. 40.
Oddment compartment
Lift up cover A-fig. 40: you can then access oddment com-
partment B-fig. 40.
fig. 40L0E0033m

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fig. 41L0E0034m
Cooled drinks compartment
Press button A-fig. 41 and lift up armrest B: you can then
access cooled drinks compartment fig. 41.
IMPORTANT The compartment is designed to maintain
the temperature of the drinks placed inside it, which
should be chilled or heated before being placed in the com-
partment. The drinks will remain hot if the heater is
switched on or cool if the air conditioning compressor is
switched on.

76GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
REAR ARMREST (where provided)
To use armrest A-fig. 42, lower it as shown in the diagram
(for this procedure the central head restraint needs to be
lifted to the highest position).
Two compartments B are provided in the armrest
These can be used to hold cups and/or cans.
To use these, pull tab C in the direction shown by the ar-
row.
These is also an oddment compartment provided in the
armrest; this can be accessed by raising the flap.
fig. 42L0E0035m

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Do not travel with the glove compartment
open: it could hurt the passenger in the event
of a crash.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
To open the glove compartment, operate handle A-fig. 43.
When the glove compartment is opened, an internal cour-
tesy light comes on. With the ignition key turned to STOP
this light remains on for 15 minutes.
If, during this period, a door or the tailgate is opened,
the 15 minute timing is reset.
fig. 43L0E0037m
CUP/BOTTLE HOLDERS fig. 46
The central tunnel has two cup/bottle holders.
fig. 45L0E0038m

fig. 46L0E0039mfig. 47L0E0040m
Accessories with a maximum power of 180W
(maximum current uptake 15A) can be con-
nected to the outlet.
POWER SOCKET (12V) (where provided)
Power socket A-fig. 46 is located on the central tunnel and
is only operational when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
If the smoker’s kit is requested, the power socket is re-
placed with a cigar lighter.
On some versions an additional power socket B-fig. 46 is
provided in the luggage compartment.CIGAR LIGHTER (where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel.
To activate the cigar lighter, press button A-fig. 47 with
the ignition key turned to MAR.
After a few seconds the button goes back to its initial po-
sition, and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
IMPORTANT The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle
with care. The device must not be used by children: risk
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ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable plastic box fig. 48 with spring
loaded opening that can be fitted into the glass/can hold-
er on the central tunnel.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a paper bin: pa-
per may catch fire upon contact with cigarette butts.
fig. 48L0E0041m
SUNROOF (where provided)
The large electric sunroof comprises two panes of glass;
the front one is mobile and the rear one fixed. These are
equipped with two sun blinds (front and rear) that can be
moved manually. With the sunroof closed, the blinds can
be placed in any position. To open the blinds: grip han-
dle C-fig. 49, and move the blind to the required posi-
tion by following the direction of movement shown by the
arrow. To close it, repeat the same operation in the op-
posite direction. The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition key is on MAR. Controls A-B fig. 49 on the
front courtesy light panel control sunroof opening/closing.
To o p e n
Press and hold down button B-fig. 49. The front glass pan-
el will move into the spoiler position; press button B once
again and hold down for more than half a second to auto-
matically move the sunroof to an intermediate position
(“Comfort” position). Pressing the opening control once
again and holding it down for more than half a second will
move the sunroof automatically to the end of travel; the sun-
roof glass can be stopped at any time in an intermediate
position by pressing the button once again.
IMPORTANT During the sunroof opening operation, the
blind will follow the movement of the sunroof.