wipers Lancia Delta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS

HOW TO RECOGNISE
GENUINE PARTS
Air cleaner
Genuine
Parts
Shock absorber
Genuine
Parts
Brake pads
Genuine
Parts
To recognise a Genuine Part,check that the component bears our brands, always clearly visible on Genuine Parts,
from the braking system to windscreen wipers, from shock absorbers to air cleaner.
AllGenuine Parts undergo strict controls, both during design and manufacturing stages,
by specialists using vanguard materials, to test the component reliability.
This to guarantee performance and safety for you and your passengers on board, for a long time.
Always ask for and make sure a Genuine Part has been used.

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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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STARTING AND DRIVING183
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.

250SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are con-
cerned, follow the “Scheduled Servicing Programme” in
this chapter carefully.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in
the system may cause hardening and cracking of the
hoses, with possible leaks. Careful checking is therefore
necessary.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special products;
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn.
In any case, it is advisable to replace them approximately
once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❍make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the
windscreen in sub-zero temperatures. Use an an-
tifreeze product to release it if required;
❍remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents effort from the motor
and overheating;
❍do not operate the windscreen and the rear screen
wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a seri-
ous hazard, because visibility is reduced
in bad weather.

LIST OF CONTENTS291
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Ty r e s
– inflation pressure ............270
– provided as standard ......268
– reading tyre markings ....266
– replacement ....................199
– Rim Protector .................268
– snow tyres ......................268
Using the manual
gearbox .............................182
Warning lights on panel ..... 11
Weights ...............................273
Wheel (changing) ................199
Wheel rims
– reading rim markings .....268
Wheels ................................266
When parked ......................181Window cleaning washer .... 68
Windows (cleaning) ............249
Windscreen wipers
– blades .............................245
– control ............................ 68
– nozzles ...........................246 Supply ................................263
Suspension ..........................265
– Reactive Suspension
System ...........................107
Symbols .............................. 40
T.P.M.S. system ..................129
Technical specifications .......257
Third brake lights
(bulb replacement) ............214
Top speeds ..........................272
Towing the car ....................227
Towing trailers ....................185
Transmission .......................264
Trip Computer .................... 38
TTC system ........................118