fuel type Lancia Delta 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR7
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS
Versions with multifunctional display
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
D Rev counter
E Multifunctional display.
mcWarning lights supplied on diesel versions only
WARNING: instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
L0E0002mfig. 2

8GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Versions with reconfigurable multifunctional display
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
D Rev counter
E Reconfigurable multifunctional display.
mcWarning lights supplied on diesel versions only
WARNING: instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
fig. 3L0E0003m

34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
TRIP COMPUTER
GENERAL FEATURES
The Trip computer is used to display information on car
operation when the key is turned to MAR. This function
allows you to define two separate trips called “Trip A” and
“Trip B” for monitoring the car’s complete mission (trip)
in a mutually independent manner.
Both functions can be reset (reset - start of new mission).
Trip A can be used to display figures relating to:
– Range
– Distance travelled
– Average fuel consumption
– Instantaneous fuel consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).
– Trip A Reset
The Trip B function is used to display information relat-
ing to:
– Distance travelled B
– Average fuel consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
– Trip B ResetNote “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Enabling
Trip B”). “Range” and “Instantaneous fuel consumption”
parameters cannot be reset.
Values displayed
Range
Approximately indicates the distance the vehicle can trav-
el with the present amount of fuel in the tank. The message
“- - - -” will appear on the display in the following cases:
– range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with the engine running for a long time.
IMPORTANT Changes in the range value can be affect-
ed by many factors: driving style (see “Driving style” in
“Starting up and driving”), type of route (motorway, ur-
ban cycle, mountain roads, etc…), conditions of use of the
car (load, tyre pressure, etc.). The above notes should
therefore be taken into consideration when planning a trip.
Distance travelled
This indicates the approximate distance covered from the
start of the new mission.

122GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DIESEL ENGINES
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel thickens
due to the formation of paraffin clots with consequent de-
fective operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems, different types of diesel
are distributed according to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold/ mountain areas). If refu-
elling with diesel fuel whose features are not suitable for
the temperature of use, it is advisable to mix TUTELA
DIESEL ART additive with the fuel in the proportions
shown on the container. Pour the additive into the tank
before the fuel.
When using or parking the vehicle for a long time in the
mountains or cold areas, it is advisable to refuel using lo-
cally available fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the tank over 50%
full.REFUELLING CAPACITY
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice after the pump
switches off. Further top-ups could cause faults in the
fuel feeding system.For diesel engines, use diesel fuel for motor
vehicles compliant with EN590 European
specifications only. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair
and consequently invalidate the warranty. If you
accidentally introduce other types of fuel into the
tank, do not start the engine. Empty the tank. If the
engine has run, even for a very short time, you will
need to have the entire fuel system emptied in ad-
dition to the tank.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for reducing petrol engine emissions are the
following:
three-way catalytic converter;
Lambda sensors;
fuel evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with
one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The devices for reducing diesel fuel engine emissions are
the following:
oxidising catalytic converter;
exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.).
diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where provided).
The catalytic converter reaches high temper-
atures during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flam-
mable material: fire risk.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, inte-
gral with the exhaust system, that physically traps par-
ticulate present in the exhaust gases of Diesel engines. The
diesel particular filter has been adopted to almost totally
eliminate particulate in compliance with current / future
regulations. During normal use of the car, the engine man-
agement control unit records a set of data (e.g.: travel time,
type of route, temperatures reached, etc.) and it will then
calculate the amount of particulate trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulate, it should be
regenerated (cleaned) at regular intervals by burning car-
bon particles. The regeneration procedure is controlled au-
tomatically by the engine management control unit ac-
cording to the filter conditions and car use conditions. Dur-
ing the regeneration procedure, the following situations
may occur: limited increase of idle speed, activation of
electric fan, limited increase of smoke, high temperatures
at the exhaust. These are not faults; they do not impair
car performance or damage the environment. If the ded-
icated warning message is displayed, refer to the section
“Instrument panel warning lights” in this chapter.

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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.

8.7
5.4
6.6
246TECHNICAL DATA
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are
determined on the basis of the homologation tests set down
by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring con-
sumption:
urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that sim-
ulates urban use of the car;
extra urban cycle: frequent acceleration in all gears,
simulating extra urban use of the car: speed varies be-
tween 0 and 120 km/h;combined fuel consumption: calculated based on about
37% of urban cycle consumption and about 63% of
extra urban consumption.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, weath-
er conditions, driving style, general conditions of the car,
trim level/equipment/accessories, load, climate control
system, roof rack and other situations that affect air drag
may lead to different fuel consumption levels than those
measured.
9.2
5.7
7.0
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2004/3/EC (litres x 100 km)
1.4 Turbo Jet 120 HP 1.4 Turbo Jet 150 HP
Urban
Extra-urban
Combined