suspension Lancia Delta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR5
1
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............................................ 68
Controls...................................................... 70Fuel 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
Reactive Suspension System ........................ 104
Driving Advisor........................................... 106
Advanced ESP system................................. 110
EOBD system ............................................. 115
“Dualdrive” electric power steering system . 115
T.P.M.S. system........................................... 117
Parking sensors........................................... 120
Magic Parking............................................. 123
Accessories purchased by the owner............. 137
Refuelling.................................................... 138
Protecting the environment ......................... 141
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104GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
REACTIVE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
This system interacts with the Sport function (see chap-
ter “1” in “Sport function”).
The SPORT button, fig. 70, can be used to select two dri-
ving settings depending on the type of route and the road
surface:
– with the button released: “normal” mode;
– with the button pressed: SPORT mode.In the “normal” operating mode the active shock absorbers
regulate the vehicle damping, adapting it to the type of
road and the driving stressed considerably improving dri-
ving comfort especially on unmade roads.
When the SPORT function is activatee, the letter “S” is lit
up in the instrument panel. This function produces a sports
driving setting featuring greater responsiveness during ac-
celeration and a sports driving feeling with the steering,
as well as the regulation and distribution of the damping
at the shock absorbers guaranteeing greater vehicle pre-
cision and reaction, whilst maintaining a good level of
comfort. The driver will notice that the vehicle is more
precise when entering bends and quicker in changing di-
rection.
fig. 70L0E0058m
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122GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
❍The sensor detects objects that are not there (“echo dis-
turbance”) caused by mechanical disturbances, for ex-
ample: washing the car, rain (extreme wind condi-
tions), hail.
❍The indications sent by the sensor can also be altered
by the presence of ultrasound devices (e.g. pneumat-
ic brake systems or pneumatic drills) near the car.
❍Parking sensor system performance can also be influ-
enced by the position of the sensors, for example due to
a change in the ride setting (caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by overloading the vehicle and
carrying out specific tuning operations that require the
vehicle to be lowered. The ultimate responsibility when parking
and carrying out other dangerous manoeu-
vres still rests with the driver. When park-
ing, make sure that no-one is standing in the area,
especially children or animals. Parking sensors are
designed to assist drivers: in all cases, you must al-
ways pay the utmost attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when these are carried
out a low speed.
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136GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
If the obstacle is located at the side, it is detected at dis-
tances of less than 0.6 m.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The operation of the sensors is automatically deactivated
when the trailer electric plug is inserted in the car tow hook
socket. The sensors are automatically enabled again when
the trailer cable plug is removed.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the tow hook fitted when
there is no trailer, it is advisable to go to a Lancia Deal-
ership to have the system updated because the tow hook
could be detected as an obstacle by the centre sensors.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Either symbol
S(if the Magic Parking system is fitted),
or symbol
t(if the Magic Parking is not fitted) will light
up on the display in combination with a message or with
instrument panel warning light
èif parking sensor faults
are detected.
GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the utmost attention to
any obstacles that could be located above or below the sen-
sors.
Under certain circumstances objects located in front of
or behind the vehicle may not be detected and could there-
fore cause damage to the vehicle or be damaged them-
selves.The following conditions may influence the performance
of the parking sensor system:
❍Reduced sensor sensitivity and reduced parking aid
system performance could be caused by the presence of
the following on the surface of the sensors: ice, snow, mud,
multiple layers of paint.
❍The sensors detect objects that are not there (“echo dis-
turbance”) caused by mechanical disturbances, for ex-
ample: washing the car, rain (extreme wind conditions),
hail.
❍The signals sent by the sensors can also be altered by
the presence of ultrasound devices (e.g. pneumatic brake
systems or pneumatic drills) near the car.
❍The performance of the parking assistance system may
also be affected by the position of the sensors. For ex-
ample, if the geometry is altered (as a result of wear of the
shock absorbers, suspension) or the tyres are changed, the
vehicle is too heavily laden, specific tuning is carried out
that lowers the vehicle.
❍The detection of obstacles at the top part of the vehi-
cle may not be guaranteed because the system detects ob-
stacles that could cause an impact with the vehicle in the
bottom part.
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234CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare wheel,
approximately once every two weeks and before starting
a long journey: this check must be performed with the tyre
rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase when the car is
used; for the correct tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels”
in chapter “6”.
Incorrect tyre pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 4:
A normal pressure: evenly worn tread;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn on the edges;
C excessive pressure: tread particularly worn in the mid-
dle.
fig. 4L0E0096m
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than 1.6
mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❍Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts and violent
knocks against the curb, potholes or other obstacles
where possible. Long distances on rough roads may
damage the tyres;
❍check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear. Go to a Lancia Dealership if
required;
❍do not overload your car: this may cause serious dam-
age to wheels and tyres;
❍if a tyre is punctured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, wheel rim, suspension and
steering system;
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TECHNICAL DATA243
6
Identification data ............................................................... 244
Engine codes - bodywork versions........................................ 246
Engine ................................................................................ 247
Fuel system ......................................................................... 249
Transmission ....................................................................... 250
Brakes.................................................................................. 250
Suspension.......................................................................... 251
Steering ............................................................................... 251
Wheels ................................................................................ 252
Dimensions......................................................................... 256
Performance ........................................................................ 257
Weight ................................................................................ 258
Consumables ....................................................................... 260
Fluids and lubricants........................................................... 262
Fuel consumption................................................................ 264
CO
2emissions..................................................................... 266
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TECHNICAL DATA251
6
SUSPENSION
Mc Pherson independent wheel suspension
Interconnected wheels with torsion beam
STEERING
1.4 Turbo Jet - 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 Twin Turbo Multijet - 2.0 Multijet
Gearbox
Parking brake
Rack and pinion with electric steering
10.6/11.2 (*)
(*) With 18” tyres
1.4 Turbo Jet - 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 Twin Turbo Multijet - 2.0 Multijet
Type
Turning circle
(between pavements) m
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INDEX269
7
Rear window wiper
– blades ................................... 237
– controls ................................. 64
– jets ........................................ 238
Rear-view mirrors ...................... 49
Refuelling the car ....................... 138
Remote control (key) ................... 39
Reversing light
(bulb replacement) ................... 199
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 99
Rubber hoses ............................. 236
S.B.R. system ............................ 145
Safety ......................................... 143
Safety belts ................................ 144
Seats .......................................... 45
– cleaning ................................ 242
– front with manual adjustment .. 45
– front with electric lumbar
adjustment ............................ 46
– with electric heating .............. 46
Side lights .................................. 62
Snow chains .............................. 174Spark plugs................................ 247
Sport (function).......................... 102
Starting the engine ...................... 166
Starting up and driving ............... 165
Start-up device........................... 44
Steering lock .............................. 44
Steering system .......................... 252
Steering-wheel............................ 49
Storing the car ............................ 174
Sun roof ..................................... 79
Sun visors.................................. 74
Suspensions ................................ 251
– Reactive Suspension System ... 104
Symbols..................................... 36
T.P.M.S. (system) ....................... 117
Technical data............................ 243
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) ................... 200
Top speed ................................... 257
Towing the car .......................... 214
Towing trailers .......................... 172
TPMS system ............................. 117
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement).................... 200
On board instruments ................ 7
Paint ......................................... 240
Parking sensors.......................... 120
– Magic Parking
(Assisted parking).................. 123
Particulate filter (DPF) ............... 141
Performance ............................... 257
Preparation for Isofix child seat .. 155
Pre-tensioners ............................ 146
Protecting the environment ......... 141
Quick tyre repair kit................... 7
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones .......................... 138
Rain sensor ................................ 65
Raising the car ........................... 213
Reactive Suspension System ........ 104
Rear fog light .............................. 72
– bulb replacement .................. 199
Rear screen washer ..................... 64
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