towing Lancia Delta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

STARTING UP AND DRIVING165
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Starting the engine .......................................................................... 166
Handbrake ...................................................................................... 168
Using the manual gearbox ............................................................... 169
Reducing running costs..................................................................... 170
Towing trailers ................................................................................. 172
Snow tyres ....................................................................................... 173
Snow chains .................................................................................... 174
Storing the car ................................................................................. 174
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172STARTING UP AND DRIVING
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.
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IN AN EMERGENCY175
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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 .................................................................. 176
Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repair kit.................................... 177
Changing a wheel.................................................................... 185
Changing a bulb ...................................................................... 192
Changing an exterior bulb ....................................................... 196
Changing an interior bulb ....................................................... 201
Changing fuses ........................................................................ 205
Recharging the battery ............................................................ 213
Lifting the car ......................................................................... 213
Towing the car ........................................................................ 214
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IN AN EMERGENCY177
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If after several attempts the engine will not start, do not
keep trying but contact a Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never connect the negative terminals of the
two batteries directly: sparks could ignite explosive gas re-
leased from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is installed
on another car, prevent accidental contact between metal-
lic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or dri-
ving downhill.
This could cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic convert-
er and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and the
power steering system (if present) are not operative until
the engine is started, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT -
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC
The quick tyre repair kitFix & Go automatic is placed in
the luggage compartment.
The kit fig. 2 includes:
❍a cylinder A containing sealing liquid and fitted with:
– a filling pipe B;
– an adhesive label C bearing the words “max. 80
km/h”, to be attached in a position easily visible to
the driver (on the dashboard) after tyre repair;
fig. 2L0E0075m
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214IN AN EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool
box under the luggage compartment mat.
FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 43-44
Proceed as follows:
❍release cap A;
❍take the tow hook B from its seat in the tool support;
❍tighten the ring on the rear or front threaded pin.
fig. 43L0E0090mfig. 44L0E0091m
Before starting towing operations, turn the ig-
nition key to MAR and then to STOP, without
extracting it. If the key is extracted, the steer-
ing wheel lock will be automatically activated, thus
preventing steering. The power brakes and the elec-
trical power steering will not work while the car is be-
ing towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steer-
ing wheel will therefore be required. Do not use wires
for towing. Do not jerk. Make sure not to damage parts
in contact with the car while towing. Respect the spe-
cific rules of the Highway Code when towing the car
specifically in relation to the towing device and the be-
haviour to maintain on the road. Do not start the en-
gine while towing the car.
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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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CARE AND MAINTENANCE221
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REGULAR INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top
up if required:
❍engine coolant fluid level;
❍brake fluid level;
❍windscreen washer fluid level;
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, po-
sition and wear of windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
products, designed and produced specifically for Lancia
cars (see table “Capacities” in chapter “6”).
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If you use the vehicle mainly under one of the following
especially heavy conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍repetitive short distances (less than 7-8 km) with ex-
ternal temperatures below zero;
❍frequently idling the engine or long distances at low
speed driving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries) or long term
inactivity;
❍urban routes.
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INDEX269
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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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