steering Lancia Delta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

50KNOWING YOUR CAR
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise direction adjustment fig. 16
Lift the lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards:
in the driving position your arms should rest on the rim
of the steering wheel.
Backrest angle adjustment fig. 16
Turn knob B.
All adjustments on the front and rear seats
must be made with the car stationary.
After releasing the adjustment levers always
check that the seat is locked into place by try-
ing to move it back and forth. Failure to lock
the seat in place could result in the seat moving sud-
denly and the driver losing control of the car.
fig. 16L0E0008m

54KNOWING YOUR CAR
STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted vertically (and axially).
To adjust the steering wheel, move the lever fig. 20 up-
wards to position 1. Adjust the steering wheel into the
most suitable position and lock it in this position by mov-
ing the lever to position 2.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR fig. 21
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its re-
lease in the event of a violent impact with the passenger.
Lever A can be used to move the mirror to two different
positions: normal or antiglare.
INTERIOR ELECTROCHROMIC
REAR VIEW MIRROR
(for versions/markets where provided)
Some versions have an electrochromic mirror with auto-
matic antiglare function.
Engaging reverse gear, the mirror is automatically set for
daytime use.
Any adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.
fig. 21L0E0013mfig. 20L0E0012m

66KNOWING YOUR CAR
Deactivation
When the lights are switched off by the sensor, the dipped
beam headlights and side lights are switched off and the
day lights are switched on (if activated).
The sensor is not capable of detecting the presence of fog
therefore, in these circumstances, the lights have to be
turned on manually.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING LIGHTS
FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is be-
low 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle is large
or the direction indicators are on, a light (incorporated in
the fog light) will come on on the relevant side to improve
visibility at nightime. The function can be acti-
vated/deactivated via the display menu (see “Display”
paragraph in this chapter). AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SENSOR
(dusk sensor) fig. 27
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It detects variations in brightness outside the vehicle de-
pending on the light setting: the greater the sensitivity,
the less outside light needed to activate the exterior lights
being turned on. The sensitivity of the dusk sensor may
be adjusted, using the “Set-up menu” on the instrument
panel.
Activation
When the ring nut is turned to the AUTO position the ex-
ternal lights automatically switch on depending on the
exterior brightness.
The headlights can only be flashed with the sensor on.The daytime running lights are an alterna-
tive to the dipped beam headlights for dri-
ving during the daytime in countries where
it is compulsory to have lights on during the day,
and they are also permitted in those countries
where this not obligatory.
Daytime running lights cannot replace dipped
headlights when driving at night or through tunnels.
The use of daytime running lights is governed by
the highway code of the country in which you are
driving. Comply with legal requirements.

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KNOWING YOUR CAR67
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the twist
switch to 2. If the dipped beam headlights are activated,
the day lights are switched off and the side lights, dipped
headlights and number plate lights are switched on. The
warning light
3on the instrument panel comes on.
When the ignition key is turned to STOP or removed and
the twist switch is turned from
Oto2, all the side lights
and taillights and number plate lights come on. The
warning light
3in the instrument panel comes on.
Parking function
With the side lights on and the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, it is possible to select the lighting
on the desired side by operating the lights lever down-
wards (left side) or upwards (right side). In this case the
warning light
3in the instrument panel will go out.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position 2, push the stalk forward toward
the dashboard (stable position). The warning light 1on
the instrument panel will come on. They are switched off
by pulling the lever towards the steering wheel.
Flashing the headlights
You can flash the beams by pulling the stalk toward the
steering wheel (unstable position). The warning light
1
on the instrument panel will come on.DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 28
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
– up (position
a): activates the right direction indicator;
– down (position
b): activates the left direction indicator.
The warning light
¥orÎstars flashing on the instrument
panel. The indicators switch off automatically when the
steering wheel is straightened.
fig. 28L0E0020m

68KNOWING YOUR CAR
LANE CHANGE FUNCTION
If you wish to signal a lane change, place the left lever
in the unstable position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected will flash five
times and then switch off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space surrounding the car to be lit up for
a certain period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP position or extracted,
pull the stalk towards the steering wheel and move it
within 2 minutes of the engine switching off. At each sin-
gle movement of the stalk, the lights will remain on for
an extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;
then the lights are switched off automatically. Each time
the lever is operated, the warning light 3 on the instru-
ment panel comes on and the display shows how long the
function will remain active. The warning light comes on
when the stalk is pulled for the first time and stays lit un-
til the function switches itself off automatically. Each time
the stalk is activated the time will extend the time that
the lights remain on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds.WINDOW WASHING
The right-hand lever fig. 29 controls windscreen wiper/
washer and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER fig. 29
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The right hand lever can take up five different positions:
A: windscreen wiper off.
B: intermittent operation.
With the lever in position B, turn control F to select one
of four different speeds for the intermittent operation
mode:
,= very slow intermittent operation
■= slow intermittent operation.
■■= normal intermittent operation
■■■= fast intermittent operation.
C: continuous slow operation;
D: continuous fast operation;
E: temporary fast operation (unstable position).

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KNOWING YOUR CAR69
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable po-
sition) to operate the windscreen washer. Keep the lever
pulled to activate both the windscreen washer jet and the
windscreen wiper with a single movement; the latter
turns on automatically if you keep the lever pulled for
over half a second. The windscreen wiper stops operat-
ing a few strokes after releasing the stalk; a further
“cleaning stroke”, after a few seconds, completes the
wiping operation.
fig. 29L0E0021m
REAR WINDOW WASHER/ WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
Turn the ring nut to
'to operate the rear window wiper.
With the windscreen wiper on, turn the ring nut to
'to
turn on the rear window wiper. In this case the wiper
works (in the different positions) timed with the wind-
screen wiper, but at half speed. With the windscreen
wiper on, engaging reverse gear will automatically turn
the rear window wiper on, in continuous slow operation.
Operation stops when reverse is disengaged.
Do not use the windscreen or rear window
wiper to remove layers of snow or ice from
the windscreen. In these conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be submitted to excessive
effort resulting in motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for a few seconds. If the
issue persists, contact a Lancia Dealership.
“Smart washing” function
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable po-
sition) will activate the rear window washer.
Keep the stalk pressed, with just one movement, to op-
erate the rear window washer jet and the rear window
wiper itself; the latter automatically turns on if you keep
the stalk pressed for more than half a second.

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KNOWING YOUR CAR75
REAR ROOF LIGHT fig. 33
Press the point indicated by the arrow to switch the lights
on/off (+ sign on the roof light lens cover).
The rear roof lights also come on in conjunction with
events that cause the front roof light to come on.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 34
This light comes on automatically when the luggage com-
partment is opened and switches off when it is closed.
fig. 34L0E0026m
CONTROLS
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 35
Press button A to turn the CITY function on (see “elec-
tric power steering” paragraph). When this function is
on, the wording CITY on the instrument panel will turn
on. Press the button again to turn the function off.
SPORT FUNCTION CONTROL fig. 35
(for versions/markets where available)
Press button B to activate the sports driving setting. This
features more responsive acceleration and increased
force required at the steering wheel to produce a more
sporty feel.
fig. 35L0E0027m

104KNOWING YOUR CAR
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the country
where the vehicle was originally purchased. When trav-
elling in countries with opposite driving direction, to
avoid blinding the drivers on the other side of the road,
you need to cover the headlight areas depending on the
Highway code of the country you are travelling in.
ADAPTIVE LIGHTS (AFS – Adaptive Xenon Light)
This is a system combined with Xenon headlamps which
directs the main light beam and continuously and auto-
matically adapts it to the driving conditions round
bends/when cornering. The system directs the light beam
to light up the road in the best way, taking into account
the speed of the vehicle, the bend/corner angle and the
speed of steering.Activating/deactivating the system fig. 65
The adaptive lights are automatically activated when the
vehicle is started. In this situation the LED (amber) on
button A will remain off.
Press button A to deactivate the adaptive lights (if acti-
vated); they will be deactivated and the LED on button
A will come on constantly. Press AFS button again to turn
the adaptive lights on (LED off on the button).
In the event of a system failure, an indication is provided
on the instrument panel by the flashing of warning light
f
or the symbol
fappearing on the display along with a ded-
icated message (for versions/markets where provided).
fig. 65L0E0055m

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KNOWING YOUR CAR105
DST SYSTEM
(Dynamic Steering Torque)
This system is incorporated with the ESP control unit
and suggests steering corrections whilst driving via the
electric power steering. The system applies a torque to
the steering wheel which increases the safety perception
of the vehicle, maintaining control of the steering and
making the intervention of the Advanced ESP system
less intrusive.
SPORT FUNCTION
(for versions/markets where provided)
The vehicle may be equipped with a system that allows
a choice between two styles of driving, normal and sports.
Pressing the SPORT button fig. 66 produces sporty dri-
ving featuring higher acceleration response and more ef-
fort required on the steering wheel to produce this effect.
When the function is active, “S” is lit up in the instru-
ment panel. Press the button again to turn the function
off and restore the normal driving setting.IMPORTANT The function is activated about 5 seconds
after the SPORT button is pressed.
IMPORTANT The steering may become stiffer during
parking manoeuvres including a great deal of steering.
This is normal and caused by the system preventing the
electric control motor overheating. No repairs are needed.
The power steering system will start working normally
again the next time the car is used.
fig. 66L0E0058m

106KNOWING YOUR CAR
Under no circumstances should aftermarket
operations be carried out involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device). This could
negatively affect performance and safety, invali-
date the warranty, cause serious safety problems
and also result in vehicle non-compliance with
type-approval requirements.
Before servicing the car, switch off the engine
and remove the key from the ignition device
to activate the steering lock. This is espe-
cially important when the car wheels are not touch-
ing the ground. If this is not possible (e.g. if the key
must be kept in the MAR position or the engine must
be kept running), remove the electric power steering
system main fuse.
On some versions, with the CITY function
activated, the SPORT function is not avail-
able. To activate the SPORT function, deactivate
the CITY function and vice versa, because they are
reciprocally incompatible.REACTIVE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM (active shock
absorber system)
This system interacts with the Sport function (see “Sport
function” paragraph).
The SPORT button, fig. 67, allows you to choose between
two different driving settings depending on the route type
and on the road surface:
– with the button released: “normal” mode
– with the button pressed: “SPORT” mode.
fig. 67L0E0058m