Lancia Delta 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

220IN AN EMERGENCY
BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given
as information only. You are advised to go to a Lancia
Dealership to have this operation performed.
Charging should be slow at a low ampere rating for ap-
proximately 24 hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
VERSIONS WITHOUT Start&Stop SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Charge the battery as follows:
❍disconnect the negative battery 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 the negative battery terminal.VERSIONS WITH Start&Stop SYSTEM fig. 43
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To charge, proceed as follows:
❍detach the connector A (by pressing button B) from
sensor C for monitoring the status of the battery in-
stalled on the negative battery pole D;
fig. 43L0E0199m

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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: If the
battery was frozen, have it inspected by
skilled personnel before recharging to check
that the internal elements are not damaged and that
the casing is not cracked, which causes the risk of
leakage of poisonous, corrosive acid.
JACKING THE CAR
If the car is to be lifted, go to a Lancia Dealership which
is equipped with the arm hoist or workshop lift.
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring, which is provided with the car, is housed
in the tool box, under the boot mat.
FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 44-45
Proceed as follows:
❍release cap A;
❍take the tow ring B from its housing in the tool sup-
port;
❍screw the ring onto the rear or front threaded pin.
fig. 44L0E0090m
❍connect the positive cable to the positive battery ter-
minal E and the negative terminal to the sensor D as
shown in the figure;
❍turn on the charger. Turn the device off after recharg-
ing;
❍after having disconnected the recharging device, re-
connect the connector A to the sensor C as shown in
the figure.

222IN AN EMERGENCY
When towing, remember that without the
help of the brake servo and electric power
steering, a greater effort is required on the
pedal and steering wheel. Do not use flexible ca-
bles when towing and avoid jerky movements.
While towing, make sure not to damage parts in
contact with the car. When towing the vehicle, it is
compulsory to respect specific highway code reg-
ulations relating to the tow hook and procedures for
towing on the road. Do not start the engine while
towing the car. Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure that the
ring is securely fastened before towing the car.
The front and rear tow hooks must only be
used for emergency situations on the road.
The car may be towed for short distances
when a dedicated device is used in compliance with
the Highway Code (rigid bar), and in order to move
the vehicle on the road in preparation for towing by
a tow truck. Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with two vehicles (one tow-
ing, the other towed) aligned as much as possible
along the same centre line.
fig. 45L0E0091m
Before towing, turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP without removing it. The
steering column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the wheels cannot be
steered.

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Scheduled servicing ................................................................. 224
Scheduled Servicing Plan ......................................................... 225
Regular checks ......................................................................... 229
Heavy-duty use of the car ........................................................ 229
Checking fluid levels ................................................................ 231
Air filter/Pollen filter ............................................................... 238
Battery ..................................................................................... 239
Wheels and tyres ...................................................................... 242
Rubber hoses ........................................................................... 244
Windscreen/rear window wiper ................................................ 244
Bodywork ................................................................................ 247
Interiors ................................................................................... 250

224SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life
for the car 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).
It is, however, important to remember that scheduled ser-
vicing does not completely cover all the car’s requirements:
even in the initial period before 30,000/35,000 km, and
then subsequently between one service and another, or-
dinary care is always required such as routine checks in-
volving topping up fluid levels, checking tyre pressures
etc...
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing Coupons are required
by the manufacturer. Failure to carry them out may in-
validate the warranty.Scheduled Services are offered by all Lancia Dealerships
according to a set time schedule.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones sched-
uled operations, the need arises for further replacements
or repairs, these may only be carried out with the express
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 coupon.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the in-
terval between services should be reduced.

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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Petrol versions
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Condition visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply system – braking system),
rubber elements (boots – sleeves – bushes – etc...)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic
clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belts
Visually inspect the conditions of toothed timing belt

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Thousands of km
Check exhaust emissions
Check evaporation control system
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(1) For 1.4 Turbo Jet and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious
damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following:
– only use spark plugs specifically certified for Turbo Jet and Turbo Multi Air engines; all spark plugs should
be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph);
– strictly comply with the replacement interval recommended in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to have this performed at a Lancia Dealership.
(2) If the car is mainly used in cities or travels less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and oil filter every 12 months.
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Diesel versions
Thousands of km
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad liner condition and wear
Condition visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply system – braking system),
rubber elements (boots – sleeves – bushes – etc...)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Check tension and conditions of various accessory drive belts
(except for engines with automatic tensioners)
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belts

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Thousands of km
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Replace accessory drive belts
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold cli-
mates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when the warning light on the dashboard comes on, or every 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top-up the following:
❍engine coolant fluid level;
❍brake fluid level;
❍windscreen washer fluid level;
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lighting system (headlights, direction in-
dicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, po-
sition and wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS prod-
ucts, which have been designed and produced specifically
for Lancia cars (see table “Capacities” in chapter “6”).
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR
Should the prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially demanding conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-
zero temperatures;
❍frequently idling engine or long-distance, low-speed
driving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries), or in the event
of long-term inactivity;
❍urban routes;