catalytic converter Lancia Delta 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:exclusively refuel the car with un-
leaded petrol with a RON no lower than 95.
Diesel engines:refuel only with diesel fuel conform-
ing to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty due
to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is en-
gaged, place the gear lever in neutral, fully depress the
clutch without depressing the accelerator, then turn the
ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the en-
gine has started.
Diesel engines:turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the
warning lights
Yandmto switch off; turn the ignition key
AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures
during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire
hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous
diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions
to ensure better respect for the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical ac-
cessories (that may gradually drain the battery), visit
aLancia Dealership. They can calculate the overall
electrical requirement and check that the car’s elec-
tric system can support the required load.
CODE CARD
Keep the card in a safe place, not in the car. We rec-
ommend that you always carry the electronic code pro-
vided on the CODE card with you, in case you need
to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that the
performance, safety features, environmental friendli-
ness and low running costs are unchanged over the
years.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information and warnings on the correct
use and maintenance of your car over time as well as
safe driving tips. Pay special attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection)
â(car safety).
Refer to the “Instrument panel warning lights” chapter in this
handbook if the message “See Handbook” appears on the dis-
play.
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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KNOWING YOUR CAR9
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 switch 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 fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic 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 that
the system is operating correctly. The
uwarning light
switches 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 Lancia Dealership.INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
General warnings
The warning lights switch on together with a dedicated
message and/or a buzzer where appropriate. These in-
dications are brief and precautionary and as such must
not be considered as exhaustive and/or an alternative to
the information contained in the Owner Handbook,
which you are recommended to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication.
Low brake fluid level (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position the
warning light switches on, but it will switch
off after a few seconds. The warning light
comes on when the level of the brake fluid in the reser-
voir falls below the minimum level due to a possible leak
in the circuit.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Handbrake on (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR position the warn-
ing light comes on but should go out after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is en-
gaged. If the car is moving the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travel-
ling, make sure that the handbrake is not engaged.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR145
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB
radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the car
unless a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of such devices inside the passen-
ger compartment (without a separate aerial), may cause
the car’s electronic systems to malfunction. This could
compromise safety in addition to constituting a poten-
tial hazard for passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices
may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle
body. As far as the use of EC-approved mobile phones is
concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), follow the instructions
for use provided by the mobile phone manufacturer.REFUELLING THE CAR
PETROL ENGINES
Use unleaded petrol only, with an octane number (R.O.N.)
not lower than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic converter leads to
harmful exhaust emissions, thus contributing to air pol-
lution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol, even in small
amounts or in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel
engine emissions:
❍three-way catalytic converter;
❍oxygen sensors;
❍fuel evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with
one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions:
❍oxidizing catalytic converter;
❍exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.)
❍diesel particulate filter (DPF) (for versions/markets
where provided).DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, inte-
gral with the exhaust system, that physically traps par-
ticulates present in the exhaust gases of diesel engines. The
diesel particulate filter has been adopted to eliminate al-
most all particulates in compliance with current/future le-
gal regulations. During normal use of the vehicle, the en-
gine control unit records a set of data (e.g.: travel time,
type of route, temperatures, etc.) and it will then calculate
how much particulate has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulate, it should be
regenerated (cleaned) at regular intervals by burning car-
bon particles. The regeneration procedure is controlled
automatically by the engine management control unit ac-
cording to the filter conditions and vehicle use conditions.
There may be a limited increase in the engine idle speed
during the regeneration, a limited increase in fumes and
high temperatures at the exhaust. These are not faults;
they do not impair vehicle performance or damage the en-
vironment. If the dedicated message is displayed, refer
to the “Panel warning lights” paragraph in this chapter.
The catalytic converter develops high tem-
perature during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.

IN AN EMERGENCY185
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Proceed as follows to start the car:
❍connect the positive terminals (+ sign close to the ter-
minal) of both batteries using a lead;
❍with a second lead, connect the negative terminal (–)
of the auxiliary battery to an earthing point E
on the
engine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
❍start the engine;
❍when the engine has been started, follow the sequence
above in reverse order to remove the leads.
For versions with Start&Stop system, in case of starting
by booster battery, refer to the paragraph “Start&Stop
system” in the chapter “1”.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not
persist but contact a Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative termi-
nals of the two batteries: any sparks may ignite the explo-
sive gas which could come out of the battery. If the auxil-
iary battery is installed on another car, prevent any contact
between metal parts of the cars and the flat battery.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or dri-
ving downhill.
This could cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic converter
and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and elec-
trical power steering system (where provided) are not op-
erational until the engine is started, a greater effort will
therefore be required to press the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.