maintenance 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 car
Safety
Starting and driving
In an emergency
Servicing and maintenance
Technical specifications
List of contents1
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SUMMARY

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KNOWING YOUR CAR21
Main beam headlights (blue)
The warning light switches on when the main
beams are turned on.
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Cruise Control (green)
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light is lit up on the dis-
play by rotating the Cruise Control ring nut to ON.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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DISPLAY
The car may be provided with a multifunction/recon -
figurable multifunction display that shows useful infor-
mation, according to the previous settings, when driving.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY “STANDARD” SCREEN
Versions without Start&Stop fig. 4
The standard screen shows the following information:
A. Date
B. Dualdrive electric power steering indication
C. Sport driving mode indication (for versions/markets
where provided)
D. Time
E. Odometer (display of distance travelled in kilometres/
miles)
F. Possible ice on the road indication
G. Outside temperature
H. Scheduled maintenance interval
I. Headlight alignment position (only with dipped beam
headlights on).
fig. 4L0E1000g

152SAFETY
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of seat belts, the car is fitted
with pretensioners which, in the event of a violent frontal
impact, rewind the belt a few centimetres ensuring that
it adheres perfectly to the occupant before the restrain-
ing action begins. The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back
up even when is guided it manually.
This car is equipped with a second pretensioner (in the
kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by the short-
ening of the metal cable.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it tight to the chest and pelvis.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced during the
activation of the pretensioner which is not in harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard. The pretensioner does
not require any maintenance or lubrication. Anything
that modifies its original conditions invalidates its effi-
ciency. If unusual natural events (e.g. floods, sea storms,
etc.) have caused the device to be contaminated by wa-
ter and mud, it must be replaced.
The pretensioner can only be used once. Go
to a Lancia Dealership to have it replaced
after it has been deployed. The device expiry
date is shown on the label on the edge of the door
panel: contact a Lancia Dealership when this date
approaches.
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100 °C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the pre-
tensioners may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vibrations caused
by irregularities of the road surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia Dealer-
ship for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt reels con-
tain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such
a way as to dose the force acting on the chest and shoul-
ders during the belt restraining action in the event of front
collisions.

154SAFETY
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The upper
part must pass over the shoulder and cross the chest di-
agonally. The lower part must adhere to the pelvis (as
shown in fig. 3) rather than the abdomen of the passen-
ger. Never use devices (clips, pegs, etc.) to hold the seat
belt away from the body.
IMPORTANT Each seat belt must be used by only one
person. Never travel with a child sitting on the passen-
ger’s lap and a single belt to protect them both. Do not
fasten other objects to the body.
If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress,
for example after an accident, it should be
changed completely together with the an-
chors, anchor fastening screws and the preten-
sioner. In fact, even if the belt has no visible defects,
it could have lost its resilience.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions, observe
the following:
❍always make sure the belt is well stretched and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without ob-
structions;
❍replace the belt after an accident of a certain severity
even if it does not appear to be damaged. Always re-
place the belt if the pretensioners were deployed;
❍to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and mild
soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade. Never use
strong detergents, bleach, paints or any other sub-
stance which could damage the belt fibres;
❍prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct op-
eration is only guaranteed if water does not get inside;
❍replace the seat belt when it demonstrates significant
wear or cuts.

172STARTING AND DRIVING
ENGINE STARTING
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if
the engine fails to start, see the paragraph on “Lancia
CODE system” in chapter “1”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of
operation, especially after a long period of inactivity. This
characteristic feature of the hydraulic tappet system does
not compromise functionality or reliability: the system
devised for your car was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.
In the first period of use, we recommend
avoiding excessive stress for the car (for in-
stance excessive accelerations, extended
travel at maximum speed, sudden braking etc.).
With engine off, do not leave the key in the
ignition switch on MAR–ON to prevent
draining the battery.
It is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine consumes oxygen
and engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gasses.
Remember that the brake servo and power
steering are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much effort than
usual is required on the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❍engage the handbrake;
❍put the gear lever into neutral;
❍fully depress the clutch pedal without operating the
accelerator;
❍turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.

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STARTING AND DRIVING177
FUEL SAVINGS
Here are some useful tips to save fuel and minimise harm-
ful emissions of CO
2and other pollutants (nitric oxides,
unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts etc…).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of the
car (especially when driving in town) and its ride greatly
affects consumption and stability.Accessories installed on longitudinal bars
Remove accessories like: roof racks, ski racks, luggage
container, etc. from the roof if they are no longer used.
These accessories lower air penetration and adversely af-
fect consumption levels. When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer if possible.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed.
The heated rear window, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount
of energy, therefore a higher requirement of current in-
volves an increase of fuel consumption (up to +25%
in the urban cycle).
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption (on av-
erage up to +20%). If the temperature outside permits,
try and use the air vents.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may ad-
versely affect air drag and fuel consumption levels.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE223
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

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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