... Lancia Delta 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel the car with unleaded
petrol with a RON of at least 95.
Diesel engines:refuel the car exclusively with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles conforming to the European specification
EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the
warranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is
engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn
the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the
engine has started.
Diesel enginesturn the ignition key to MARand wait until
the warning lights go off. YThen m, turn the ignition key
to AV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures
during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: fire risk.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related
components in order to help protect the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical
accessories (that may gradually drain the battery),
visit aLancia Dealership.They can calculate the
overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s
electric system can support the required load.
CODE CARD
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. We
recommend that you always carry the electronic code
provided on the CODE card with you, in case you
need to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that
the performance, safety features, environmental
friendliness and low running costs stay in tip-top
condition over the years.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
... important information and warnings on the correct
use and maintenance of your car over time as well as
safe driving tips. Particular attention should be paid
to information marked with the following symbols:
"
(personal safety) #(environmental protection)
â(car integrity).
If the multifunction display shows a message reading “See
handbook”, you should refer to the section “Warning lights
and messages” in this handbook.
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR5
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Instrument panel ........................................ 6
Dashboard and on-board instruments.......... 7
Display ....................................................... 20
Menu Items ................................................. 24
Trip computer ............................................ 34
Symbols ..................................................... 36
Lancia code system..................................... 37
Keys............................................................ 38
Alarm ........................................................ 41
Ignition device ............................................ 44
Seats .......................................................... 45
Head restraints ............................................ 48
Steering wheel ............................................ 49
Rearview mirrors ........................................ 49
Climatic comfort ......................................... 51
Manual climate control system .................... 52
Two-zone automatic climate control system 54
External lights ............................................ 60
Window washing ........................................ 63
Cruise Control ............................................. 66
Courtesy lights............................................ 68Controls...................................................... 70
Fuel cut-off system...................................... 73
Interior fittings ........................................... 74
Sunroof....................................................... 79
Doors ......................................................... 82
Electric windows ........................................ 85
Luggage compartment................................. 89
Engine bonnet ............................................ 97
Roof rack/ski rack ...................................... 99
Headlights................................................... 100
DST system ................................................ 102
SPORT function ......................................... 102
Driving Advisor........................................... 104
Advanced ESP system................................. 108
EOBD system ............................................. 113
“Dualdrive” electric power steering system . 113
T.P.M.S. system........................................... 115
Parking sensors........................................... 118
Accessories purchased by the owner............. 120
Refuelling.................................................... 121
Protecting the environment ......................... 124

SAFETY125
2
Seat belts................................................................. 126
S.B.R. SYSTEM....................................................... 127
Pretensioners .......................................................... 128
Carrying children in safety ...................................... 132
Preparation for Isofix child seat ............................... 136
Front airbags .......................................................... 139
Side Air bags (Side bag - Window bag) ................... 142

STARTING UP AND DRIVING147
3
Starting the engine .......................................................................... 148
Handbrake ...................................................................................... 150
Using the manual gearbox ............................................................... 151
Reducing running costs..................................................................... 152
Towing trailers ................................................................................. 154
Snow tyres ....................................................................................... 155
Snow chains .................................................................................... 156
Storing the car ................................................................................. 156

IN AN EMERGENCY157
4
In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.lancia.com
to search for the nearest Lancia Dealership point
Starting the engine .................................................................. 158
Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repair kit.................................... 159
Changing a wheel .................................................................... 167
Changing a bulb ...................................................................... 174
Changing an exterior bulb ....................................................... 178
Changing an interior bulb ....................................................... 183
Changing fuses ........................................................................ 187
Recharging the battery ............................................................ 195
Lifting the car ......................................................................... 195
Towing the car ........................................................................ 196

CARE AND MAINTENANCE197
5
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................. 198
Scheduled maintenance plan ......................................................... 199
Periodic checks.............................................................................. 203
Demanding use of the car............................................................... 203
Checking fluid levels ..................................................................... 205
Air filter ........................................................................................ 212
Pollen filter ................................................................................... 212
Diesel fuel filter............................................................................. 212
Battery.......................................................................................... 213
Wheels and tyres ........................................................................... 216
Rubber hoses ................................................................................ 218
Windscreen wiper/rear wiper ......................................................... 218
Bodywork...................................................................................... 221
Interiors......................................................................................... 224

TECHNICAL DATA225
6
Identification data ............................................................... 226
Engine codes - bodywork versions........................................ 228
Engine ................................................................................ 229
Fuel system .........................................................................231
Transmission ....................................................................... 232
Brakes.................................................................................. 232
Suspension .......................................................................... 233
Steering ............................................................................... 233
Wheels ................................................................................ 234
Dimensions ......................................................................... 238
Performance ........................................................................ 239
Weight ................................................................................ 240
Consumables ....................................................................... 242
Fluids and lubricants ........................................................... 244
Fuel consumption ................................................................ 246
CO
2 emissions ..................................................................... 248

238TECHNICAL DATA
fig. 6
L0E0101m
DIMENSIONS
452010172700
(*) measurements may vary slightly according to rim size1499 (*)15381531
Luggage compartment capacity:
Unladen luggage compartment capacity (V.D.A. standards): ............ 380 dm
3
Maxi capacity....................................................................................465 dm3
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle fitted with standard
tyres. The height refers to the vehicle unladen.
1797803
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INDEX249
7
Bodywork ................................ 221
– bodywork versions .............. 228
Bonnet .................................... 94
Boot ........................................ 89
Boot light (bulb replacement) .. 185
Brakes .................................... 232
Bulb (replacement)................... 174
– bulb types .......................... 176
Capacities .................................. 244
Car parked ................................. 150
Care and maintenance ................ 197
– heavy-duty use of the car........ 203
– Scheduled Service Plan .......... 199
– scheduled servicing ................ 203
– scheduled servicing................. 198
Carrying children safely ............. 132
Ceiling lights .............................. 68
Central locking ........................... 84
Changing a bulb ......................... 174
– exterior bulb .......................... 178
– interior bulb .......................... 183
Changing a wheel ....................... 167Checking fluid levels .................. 205
Child safety device ..................... 83
Child seats (compliance for use) . 138
Cigar lighter ............................... 78
Climatic comfort......................... 51
CO
2emissions ............................ 248
Code card.................................... 38
Controls ..................................... 70
Cornering lights........................... 61
Courtesy mirror lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 186
Cruise Control............................. 66
Cup holder/glove box
compartments .......................... 78
Current socket ............................ 78
Dashboard ................................ 6
Dimensions ................................ 237
Dipped headlights (control) ......... 62
– bulb replacement ................... 178
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement.................... 180
– controls ................................. 60
ABS ........................................... 110
ABS system ................................ 110
Adaptive lights.....................72-101
Advanced ESP (system) ............. 108
Advanced ESP system ................ 108
AFS system................................. 101
Air bags
– front ...................................... 139
– side ....................................... 142
Air filter/Pollen filter .................. 212
Alarm ......................................... 41
Ashtray ...................................... 79
ASR (system) ............................ 109
ASR system ................................ 109
Automatic headlight sensor
(dusk sensor) ........................... 61
Automatic two-zone climate
control system........................... 54
Battery
– jump starting ...................... 158
– recharging .......................... 195
– replacement ........................ 213

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