fluid Lancia Delta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR9
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR) fig. 2-3
Indicator A shows the speed of the car.
REV. COUNTER fig. 2-3
The indicator D shows the engine revs.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 2-3
Indicator B shows the amount of fuel in the tank.
The
Kwarning light will come on (together with a mes-
sage on the display) to indicate there are between 5 and
7 litres of fuel remaining.
Do not travel with the tank nearly empty: lack of fuel sup-
ply could damage the converter.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 2-3
Gauge C shows the temperature of the engine coolant and
indicates when the coolant temperature exceeds 50°C. The
first reference remains on constantly to indicate the sys-
tem is operating correctly. The
uwarning light comes
on (together with a message on the display) to indicate
that the temperature of the engine coolant has increased
significantly. In this event, stop the engine and go to a Lan-
cia Dealership.INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
General warnings
The lighting up of a warning light is associated with a spe-
cific message and/or buzzer when applicable. These in-
dications are brief and precautionary and as such must
not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner’s Handbook, which
you are recommended to read carefully in all cases. Al-
ways refer to the information in this chapter in the event
of a failure indication.
Low brake fluid level (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go out af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light comes on
when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls be-
low the minimum level due to possible leaks in the circuit.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Handbrake on (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is on. If
the car is moving a buzzer is also triggered.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on with the ve-
hicle in motion, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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114GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal accompanied by a noise: such an event
indicates that you need to adjust your speed to the type of
road on which you are travelling.FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
This is signalled by the warning light >on the instru-
ment panel coming on together with a message on the re-
configurable multifunctional display.
In this case, the braking system will work as normal with-
out the extra performance offered by the ABS system. Dri-
ve carefully to the nearest Lancia Dealership to have the
system checked.
EBD failure
This is signalled by the warning lights >andxon the
instrument panel coming on, together with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunctional display.
In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive careful-
ly to the nearest Lancia Dealership to have the system
checked.
When the ABS cuts in, and you feel the brake
pedal pulsating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will stop in
the shortest amount of space possible under the cur-
rent road conditions.
When the ABS intervenes, it means that you
are approaching the grip limit between tyres
and road: it is necessary to slow down to ad-
just the speed according to available grip.
The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip at the
best, but it cannot improve it; you should
therefore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces and not take unnecessary risks.
If the xwarning light on the instrument
panel comes on only, with a message on the
multifunctional reconfigurable display, stop
the car immediately and contact the nearest Lancia
Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the
braking system will compromise the functionality
of the braking system, affecting both the conven-
tional brakes and the ABS.
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176IN AN EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINE
Go to a Lancia Dealership immediately if instrument pan-
el warning light
Yremains on constantly.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an
auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little high-
er than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❍connect the positive terminals (+ sign near the termi-
nal) of the two batteries with a jump lead;
❍with a second lead, connect the negative terminal –
of the auxiliary battery to an earth point E
on the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
❍start the engine;
❍when engine has started, remove the cables by revers-
ing the sequence described for connection.
fig. 1L0E0074m
Never use a quick battery charger for an
emergency start: this could damage the elec-
tronic systems and the engine fuel feed and
ignition control units.
This starting procedure must be carried out
by expert personnel as incorrect manoeuvres
can cause electrical discharges of consider-
able intensity. Furthermore, battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive: avoid contact with your skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames away from the battery.
No smoking. Do not cause sparks.
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IN AN EMERGENCY179
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The kit cannot be used to repair damage to
the tyre sidewall. Do not use the fast repair
kit if the tyre is damaged as the vehicle has
run a flat tyre.
If the wheel rim is damaged (the channel is
so deformed as to cause air leakage) it can-
not be repaired. Do not remove the foreign
body (screw or nail) from the tyre.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is effective
with external temperatures between -20 °C and +50 °C.
The sealing fluid will expire.
Do not operate the compressor for longer than
20 minutes consecutively. Risk of overheat-
ing. The quick repair kit is not suitable for
definitive repairs. Tyres may only be repaired tem-
porarily.
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180IN AN EMERGENCY
INFLATION PROCEDURE
Put on the protective gloves provided togeth-
er with quick tyre repair kit.
❍Engage the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre valve cap,
take out the flexible filling pipe A-fig. 4 and screw
down the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❍make sure that switch D-fig. 5 on the compressor is
in position 0 (off), start the engine, insert pin E-fig. 6
into the current socket and switch on the compressor
by placing switch D-fig. 5 in position 1 (on).
fig. 4L0E0077m
The cylinder contains ethylene glycol. Con-
tains latex: may cause an allergic reaction.
Harmful if swallowed. Irritates the eyes. May
cause sensitization by inhalation or contact. Avoid
contact with your eyes, skin and clothes. In the event
of contact, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting if swallowed. Rinse your
mouth and drink plenty of water. Call a doctor im-
mediately. Keep away from children. The product
must not be used by asthmatics. Do not breath in
the vapours during insertion and suction. Call a
doctor immediately if allergic reactions are noted.
Store the cylinder in the specific compartment, away
from sources of heat. The sealing fluid will expire.
Replace the cylinder containing expired seal-
ing liquid. Dispose of the cylinder and the
sealant liquid properly. Dispose according to
the national and local laws in force.
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Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified in the “Infla-
tion pressure” paragraph, in chapter “6”. For a more
accurate reading, check pressure gauge F-fig. 5 with
the compressor off;
❍if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bars is not reached
within 5 minutes, disconnect the compressor from the
valve and current socket, move the vehicle forwards
by about 10 metres to distribute the sealant fluid in
the tyre and repeat the inflation procedure;❍if event then a pressure value of a least 1.8 bars, is
not reached within 5 minutes of switching on the com-
pressor, do not continue driving because the tyre is too
damaged to be repaired by the kit and the seal can-
not be guaranteed, contact a Lancia Dealership;
❍the tyre reaches the pressure specified in paragraph
“Inflation pressure” in chapter “6”, start driving im-
mediately;
fig. 5L0E0078m
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FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor may also be used for restoring pressure
only. Release the quick coupling and connect directly to
the tyre valve fig. 6; in this way, the cylinder will not be
connected to the compressor and no sealing fluid will be
injected.
fig. 6L0E0079m
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is pro-
vided as an example only. You are recommended to go to
a Lancia Dealership to have this operation performed.
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for approx-
imately 24 hours at low amperage. A prolonged recharge
might damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
❍disconnect the battery negative terminal;
❍connect the charger leads to the battery terminals, ob-
serving the polarity;
❍turn on the charger;
❍when you have finished, turn the charger off before
disconnecting the battery;
❍reconnect battery negative terminal.
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes. The
battery recharging operation must be per-
formed in a ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks to avoid the risk
of explosion and fire.
Don’t try to recharge a frozen battery: defrost
it first to prevent the risk of explosion. If a
battery was frozen, have it inspected by spe-
cialised personnel before recharging to check that the
internal elements are not damaged and that the cas-
ing is not cracked causing the risk of leakage of poi-
sonous, corrosive gas.
LIFTING THE CAR
If the car is to be lifted, go to a Lancia Dealership equipped
with an arm hoist or workshop lift.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE215
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Scheduled maintenance ................................................................. 216
Scheduled maintenance plan ......................................................... 217
Periodic checks .............................................................................. 221
Demanding use of the car............................................................... 221
Checking fluid levels ..................................................................... 223
Air filter ........................................................................................ 230
Pollen filter ................................................................................... 230
Diesel fuel filter ............................................................................. 230
Battery .......................................................................................... 231
Wheels and tyres ........................................................................... 234
Rubber hoses ................................................................................ 236
Windscreen wiper/rear wiper ......................................................... 236
Bodywork...................................................................................... 239
Interiors ......................................................................................... 242
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216CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring long car life
under the best conditions.
Lancia has prepared a series of checks and service oper-
ations to be carried out every 30,000 kilometres (for petrol
versions) or every 35,000 kilometres (for diesel versions).
Scheduled servicing will not however fully cover all of the
needs of your car: also in the initial period before the
30,000/35,000 km service and later, between one ser-
vice and another, ordinary care is still required such as
routine checks, topping up the fluid levels,checking tyre
pressure, etc.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Services are required by the man-
ufacturer. Failure to carry them out may invalidate the
warranty.Scheduled Services are offered by all Lancia Dealerships
according to a set time schedule.
If during each operation, in addition to the scheduled ones,
the need arises for further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out only with the explicit agreement of the
Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact a Lancia Deal-
ership in the event of any minor operating faults, with-
out waiting for the next service.
If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval be-
tween one service and the next should be reduced.
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