engine Lancia Delta 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

230SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Perform the following inspections more frequently than
indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❍check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❍check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages;
❍visually inspect the condition of engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply
– brakes) rubber elements (boots – sleeves – bushes
etc.);❍check battery charge and fluid level (electrolyte); (see
“Battery” in this chapter);
❍visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belts;
❍check and, if necessary, replace the pollen filter; in
particular it should be replaced if a decrease in the air
flow into the passenger compartment is detected;
❍check air filter and replace, if required.

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ENGINE OIL A-fig.1-2-3-4
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after the
engine has stopped, with the car parked on level ground.
The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick. The range between the MIN. and MAX.
marks corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.
If the level of the oil is close to or below the MIN. mark,
add oil via the filler fitting until the MAX. mark is
reached.
The oil level should never exceed the MAX line.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is usually
400 grams every 1000 km. When the car is new, the en-
gine need
s to run in, therefore the engine oil consump-
tion can only be considered stabilised after the first
5,000–6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on driving
style and the car usage conditions.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the en-
gine run for a few seconds and wait a few minutes after
switching it off before checking the level.
When the engine is hot, take care when work-
ing inside the engine compartment to avoid
burns. Remember that when the engine is hot,
the fan may cut in: danger of injury. Pay attention
to scarves, ties and other loose fitting garments: they
might get caught by moving components.
Do not add any oil with different specifica-
tions to those of the existing engine oil.
The used engine oil and the replaced oil fil-
ter contain substances that may be danger-
ous for the environment. It is advisable to
have oil and filters changed by a Lancia Dealer-
ship, where they will be disposed of properly and
in accordance with the law.

236SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLANT B-fig. 1-2-3-4
The coolant level must be checked when the engine is
cold and must range between the MIN. and MAX. marks
on the reservoir. If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture
of 50% demineralised water and 50% PARAFLU
UPof
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS through the filler neck un-
til the level reaches MAX.
The mixture of 50% PARAFLU
UPand 50% distilled wa-
ter protects against freezing down to temperatures of
−35 °C. For particularly harsh climate conditions, we rec-
ommended using a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UPand
40% distilled water.
PARAFLUUPanti-freeze is used in the en-
gine cooling system. Use the same fluid as in
the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with any other
types of fluids. If this accidentally occurs, do not
start the engine and contact a Lancia Dealership.
The engine cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the cap with another
genuine one or the operation of the system
may be adversely affected. Do not remove the cap
from the reservoir when the engine is hot: danger of
scalding.

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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHER FLUID
C-fig. 1-2-3-4
Remove the cap, using the special tab, to add fluid.
Use a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35, in the following concentrations:
❍30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 70% wa-
ter in summer.
❍50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 50% wa-
ter in winter.
At temperatures below −20 °C, use undiluted TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35 fluid.
Check level through the reservoir.
Close the cap by pressing the centre section.
Do not travel if the windscreen washer
reservoir is empty: using the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility.
Some commercial windscreen washer additives
are flammable. The engine compartment contains
hot parts which could start a fire if they come into
contact.
BRAKE FLUID D-fig. 1-2-3-4
Undo the cap and check that the liquid contained in the
reservoir is at the maximum level. The fluid level in the
reservoir must not exceed the MAX mark. If you need to
top up, you should use the brake fluid shown in the “Flu-
ids and lubricants” table (see chapter “6”).
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of the reservoir and the
surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that impurities do not enter the
reservoir when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated fil-
ter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs
moisture). For this reason, if the car is mainly used in ar-
eas with a high degree of atmospheric humidity, the fluid
should be replaced at more frequent intervals than spec-
ified in the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer,
observe the following instructions:
❍when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and
bonnet are closed properly, to prevent any light from
remaining on inside the passenger’s compartment;
❍turn off the roof lights, although the car does have an
automatic system for switching off internal lights;
❍do not leave devices (e.g. car radio, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❍before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❍battery terminals should always be perfectly tight-
ened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation, re-
ducing its capacity and starting attitude.The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can
happen as early as −10 °C). In the case of prolonged idle-
ness, refer to the paragraph “Car inactivity”, in chapter
“3”.
If you decide to install electrical accessories after the car
has been purchased which require a permanent electric
power supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which have
a serious impact on the electrical balance, seek assistance
from a Lancia Dealership because their qualified staff will
suggest the most suitable Lancia Lineaccessori devices
and assess the overall electric consumption, checking
whether the car’s electrical system can cope or whether
a more powerful battery is required.
Since these devices continue to consume energy even when
the engine is off, they gradually run down the battery.

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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
❍atmospheric pollution;
❍salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot humid
climates);
❍seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust and
sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by other cars is
also not to be underestimated.
On your car, Lancia has implemented the best manufac-
turing technologies to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.These include:
❍paint products and systems which give the car a spe-
cial resistance to corrosion and abrasion;
❍use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets with
high resistance to corrosion;
❍spraying the underbody, engine compartment, wheel
arch internal parts and other elements with highly
protective wax-based products;
❍spraying protective plastic materials in the most ex-
posed areas: underdoor, inner wing parts, edges, etc.;
❍using “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation
and pockets of moisture from causing rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due
to rust of any original element of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to the War-
ranty Booklet.

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Hard Black versions
Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash the car in areas equipped for the col-
lection and purification of the fluids used in
the washing process.
Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or dam-
aging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid damag-
ing the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units and the re-
lay/fuse control unit on the left side of the engine com-
partment (as you look from behind the wheel). Have this
operation performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the en-
gine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position. Af-
ter the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.:
petrol) or ketones (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning the front
headlight plastic lenses.
In order to preserve the aesthetic appearance
of the paintwork abrasive products and/or pol-
ishes should not be used for cleaning the car.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off imme-
diately and carefully as the acid they contain is particu-
larly aggressive.
It is recommended to avoid washing with
rollers and/or brushes in car wash stations.
Thus, wash the car only by hands using neu-
tral pH detergents; dry it with a wet chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes should not be used
for cleaning the car. Bird droppings must be washed
off immediately and thoroughly as the acid they con-
tain is particularly aggressive. Avoid (if possible) to
park your car under trees; remove immediately veg-
etable resins as, when dried, they could only be re-
moved with abrasive products and/or polishes that
are not recommended as they could possibly alter the
typical paint opacity. Do not use pure windscreen
washer fluid for cleaning the front windscreen and
rear screen; dilute it min. 50% with water.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS251
Identification data .......................................................... 252
Engine codes – bodywork versions .................................. 254
Engine ............................................................................ 255
Fuel supply system ......................................................... 257
Transmission .................................................................. 258
Brakes ............................................................................. 258
Suspensions .................................................................... 259
Steering ........................................................................... 259
Wheels ............................................................................ 260
Dimensions ..................................................................... 265
Performance ................................................................... 266
Weights ........................................................................... 267
Capacities ....................................................................... 269
Fluids and lubricants ...................................................... 271
Fuel consumption ........................................................... 273
CO
2emissions ................................................................ 274

252TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The vehicle identification details are, fig. 1:
1 V.I.N. plate (located in the right side of the front
cross member);
2 Bodyshell marking (located on the passenger com-
partment floor, next to the passenger side front seat);
3 Bodywork paint identification plate (located in the left
side of the front crossmember);
4 Engine marking (located on the left rear section, gear-
box side).V.I.N. PLATE fig. 2
This plate is fitted to the engine compartment front cross-
member and contains the following data:
B Type-approval number.
C Vehicle type identification code.
D Chassis number.
E Maximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden.
F Maximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden
plus trailer.
G Maximum authorised weight on first axle (front).
H Maximum permitted weight on second (rear) axle.
I Engine type.
L Bodywork version code.
M Spares number.
N Correct value of smoke coefficient (for diesel engines).
fig. 1L0E0116mfig. 2L0E0117m

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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
This is printed on the passenger compartment floor, near
the right front seat. Slide the flap A forward to access.
The marking includes:
❍vehicle type (ZAR 844000)
❍chassis numberBODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 4
This plate is applied inside the bonnet and shows the fol-
lowing data:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Lancia colour code.
D Respray and touch-up colour code.
ENGINE MARKING
The engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the model and the chassis progressive number.
fig. 3L0E0118mfig. 4L0E0119m