Lancia Delta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

140GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 83
To refuel, press flap A to release it and access the fuel tank
cap. The flap is locked with the central locking on.
Undo cap B which has a device C retaining it to the flap so
it cannot be lost. The hermetic seal may cause a slight in-
crease in pressure in the tank. A suction noise when you
release the cap is therefore entirely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to the device inside the flap
as shown in the diagram.
fig. 83L0E0060m
Do not place naked flames or lit cigarettes
near to the fuel filler: fire risk. Keep your face
away from the fuel filler to avoid breathing
in harmful vapours.
EMERGENCY OPENING OF THE FLAP
In an emergency it is possible to open the flap by pulling
the cord A-fig. 84.
To get to the cord, remove the cover.
fig. 84L0E0184m
A
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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) (for versions/markets,
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)
(for versions/markets, 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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SAFETY143
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Seat belts ................................................................. 144
S.B.R. SYSTEM....................................................... 145
Pretensioners .......................................................... 146
Carrying children in safety ...................................... 150
Preparation for Isofix child seat ............................... 155
Front airbags.......................................................... 158
Side Air bags (Side bag - Window bag) ................... 161
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144SAFETY
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1
Wear the belt keeping the chest straight and rested against
the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A and insert it in-
to the buckle B, until the locking click is heard. If the
seat belt jams during removal, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the seat
belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting. Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.The reel may lock when the car is parked on a steep slope:
this is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled and in the event of sudden brak-
ing, collisions and on high speed bends. The rear seat is
fitted with inertial seat belts with three anchor points and
a reel.
Never press button C when travelling.
Remember that in the event of a violent col-
lision, rear seat passengers not wearing seat
belts risk both their own safety and represent
a serious danger for the front seat passengers.
fig. 1L0E0061m
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The rear seat belts must be used as shown in the diagram
in fig. 2.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back in their travel
position, restore the seat belt position to make them ready
for use.
IMPORTANT If the rear seat is being moved and this caus-
es the middle seat belt to lock temporarily, normal con-
ditions can be restored by simply moving the seat towards
the back of the car.
fig. 2L0E0062m
S.B.R. SYSTEM
The car is provided with the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder)
system, which warns the driver and the front passenger
if the seat belt is not buckled, as follows:
❍warning light
tinuously for the first 6 seconds;
❍warning light
mittently for the next 96 seconds.
To deactivate the system permanently, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
The S.B.R. system be reactivated using the set-up menu.
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146SAFETY
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is fit-
ted with pretensioners. These devices, in the event of a vi-
olent frontal impact, rewind the seat belts by a few cen-
timetres. In this way they ensure that the seat belt adheres
perfectly to the wearer before the restraining action be-
gins. The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the preten-
sioner has cut in; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up
even when guided manually.
This car is provided with a second pretensioner (in the
running board area). Its activation is signalled by the
shortening of the metal cable.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it firmly close to the chest and pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be produced during the ac-
tivation of the pretensioners. This smoke is in no way tox-
ic and presents no fire hazard. The pretensioner does not
require any maintenance or greasing. Anything that mod-
ifies its original conditions invalidates its efficiency. If due
to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.) the de-
vice has been affected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.
The pretensioner can only be used once. Go
to a Lancia Dealership to have it replaced af-
ter is has been deployed. The expiry date is
shown on the label on the door edge: refer to a Lan-
cia Dealership when the time comes to replace the
device.
Operations which lead to shocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100°C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the pre-
tensioners may damage or trigger them. These de-
vices are not affected by vibrations caused by ir-
regularities of the road surface or low obstacles such
as kerbs, etc. Contact Lancia Dealership for any as-
sistance.
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LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the reels contain a load lim-
iter which allows the force acting on the chest and shoul-
ders to be dosed during the belt restraining action in the
event of a frontal impact.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting and ensuring that
all the other occupants of the car also respect the local laws
in force in relation to the use of seat belts. Always fasten
the seat belts before starting off.
Seat belts must also be used by pregnant women: risk will
be significantly reduced for both the expectant mother and
the child in the event of an accident. Pregnant women
must position the lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the hips and under the abdomen (see
fig. 3).
fig. 3L0E0063m
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148SAFETY
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The upper
part must cross the shoulder and the chest diagonally. The
lower part must fit the hips (as shown in fig. 3) rather than
the abdomen of the passenger. Do not use devices (clips,
etc.) to hold the seat belt away from your body.
IMPORTANT Each seat belt may only be used by a sin-
gle person: Do not carry children on your lap with one seat
belt protecting both. In general, do not place any objects
between the passenger and the belt.For maximum safety, keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your chest and
hips. Always fasten the seat belts on both the front
and the rear seats! Travelling without seat belts will
increase the risk of severe injury and even death in
the event of an accident.
Never disassemble or tamper with the seat belt or
pretensioner components. All operations must be
performed by qualified and authorised personnel
only. Always go to a Lancia Dealership.
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If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress,
for example after an accident, it should be
changed completely together with the an-
chors, anchor fastening screws and the pretension-
ers. Even if the belt has no visible defects, it may
have lost its resilience.SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
Observe the following for correct seat belt maintenance:
❍always use the seat belts with the belt taut and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without im-
pediments;
❍replace the belt after a serious accident even if it does
not appear damaged. Always replace the seat belt if
the pretensioners were deployed;
❍to clean the seat belt, wash by hand with water and
mild soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade. Do not
use strong detergents, bleach, paints or any other sub-
stance which could damage the belt fibres;
❍keep the reels dry: correct operation may only be en-
sured if the reels are dry;
❍replace the seat belt when it shows wear or cuts.
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