tow bar Lancia Delta 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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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.

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.

282LIST OF CONTENTS
– scheduled servicing .........224
– Scheduled Servicing
Plan ...............................225
Side lights ........................... 64
Snow chains ........................181
Spark plugs .........................255
SPORT function ..................104
Start&Stop (system) ...........117
Starting the engine .......172-184
Starting up and driving .......171
Steering ..............................259
Steering wheel ..................... 51
Steering wheel lock ............. 46
Sun visors ........................... 76
Sunroof ............................... 81
Supply ................................257
Suspension ..........................259
– Reactive Suspension
System ...........................106
Symbols .............................. 38T.P.M.S. system ..................124
Technical specifications .......251
Third brake lights
(bulb replacement) ............208
Top speeds ..........................266
Towing the car ....................221
Towing trailers ....................179
Transmission .......................258
Trip Computer .................... 36
TTC system ........................115
Ty r e s
– inflation pressure ............264
– provided as standard ......262
– reading tyre markings ....260
– replacement ....................193
– Rim Protector .................262
– snow tyres ......................262
Using the manual
gearbox .............................176 Reversing light
(bulb replacement) ............207
Rim Protector (tyres) ..........262
Roof lights .......................... 70
Roof rack/ski rack ..............101
Rubber tubes ......................244
Safety .................................149
SBR system .........................151
Seat belts ............................150
Seats ................................... 47
– cleaning ..........................250
– front with electric
lumbar adjustment ......... 48
– front with manual
adjustment ..................... 47
– with electric heating ....... 48
Servicing and care ...............223
– heavy-duty use
of the car ........................229
– regular checks ................229