change wheel Lancia Delta 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

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The driving characteristics of the car may
change when a space-saver wheel is fitted.
Avoid violent acceleration and braking,
abrupt steering and fast cornering. The total life
of a space-saver wheel is approximately 3,000 km,
after which it must be replaced by another wheel
of the same type. Never install a standard tyre on
a rim designed for use as a space-saver wheel. Have
the wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possi-
ble. Using two or more space-saver wheels at the
same time is forbidden. Do not apply grease to the
bolt threads before assembly: they might sponta-
neously unscrew.
Tool box (versions with HI-FI Bose)
There is a tool box located in the luggage compartment
for versions with HI-FI Bose.
This box contains:
❍screwdriver;
❍tow hook;
❍wheel bolt spanner;
❍wheel bolt access spanner;
❍alloy rims centring device;
❍jack. REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with HI-FI Bose)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to cars
equipped with HI-FI Bose systems with subwoofer (for
versions/markets, where provided).
SUBWOOFER AND SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Proceed as follows to remove the subwoofer:
❍open the luggage compartment, pull tab A - fig. 10 and
lift up the mat;
❍undo locking device A - fig
. 8 and lift up the subwoofer.
Then remove connection cable B from velcro attach-
ment C;
fig. 8
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❍rest the subwoofer to one side in the luggage com-
partment, remove the container and take out the space-
saver wheel;
❍change the wheel as described in this chapter.
At the end of the operation:
❍reposition the container and place the subwoofer on
top of it, taking care to position it according to the in-
structions on the container (fig. 9) so that the arrow
on the spacer is pointing in the direction of travel.
❍rest cable B - fig. 8 on velcro attachment C to avoid
pinching it. Then tighten locking device A - fig. 8. Low-
er the luggage compartment mat.
fig. 9
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TAKING OUT THE SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Please note that:
❍the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❍the jack requires no adjustment;
❍the jack cannot be repaired; if it breaks, it must be
replaced with a new one of the same type;
❍no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on
the jack.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
❍stop the car where it is not a danger to other road users
and you can replace the wheel safely. The ground
should be flat if possible, and sufficiently firm;
❍turn the engine off and engage the handbrake;
❍engage first gear or reverse;
❍lift up the luggage compartment mat using handle
A - fig. 10 (in the presence of a double load compart-
ment, first lift the upper cover and then the luggage
compartment mat).
❍unscrew the locking device B - fig. 10;
❍take out the tool box C and place it next to the wheel
to be changed;
❍take out the space-saver wheel D - fig. 10;
❍use the provided screwdriver to remove the hub cap,
levering the dedicated opening on the outer edge;
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fig. 10
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❍in the presence of a double load compartment, lift the
double compartment mat and attach it to the luggage
compartment mat as shown in fig. 10.
❍for cars fitted with alloy rims, remove the press-fitted
hub cap using the screwdriver provided;
❍loosen the fixing bolts for the wheel to be changed by
about one turn using the spanner provided E - fig. 11;
❍turn the cranking device to partially open it;
❍position the jack near the wheel to be replaced at the
reference point
Oon the side member;
❍make sure that the splines F - fig. 12 on the jack are
firmly fitted to tab G on the side member;
fig. 11
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Ve r sions with alloy rims
❍Place the wheel onto the hub and tighten the bolts us-
ing the spanner provided;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍using the spanner provided, fully tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown in fig. 8;
❍refit the press-fitted hub cap, making sure that the ref-
erence hole on the wheel is aligned with the reference
pin on the cap.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap may
detach when the vehicle is running.
At the end of the operation
❍Stow the space-saver wheel D - fig. 10 in the space pro-
vided in the luggage compartment;
❍fit the partially open jack in i
ts box forcing it lightly to
prevent it from vibrating when travelling;
❍put the tools back into place in the box;
❍stow the container, complete with tools, in the space-
saver wheel and tighten the locking device B - fig. 10;
❍reposition the luggage compartment mat correctly.IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers tubes with tube-
less tyres. Check the inflation pressure of the tyres and the
space-saver wheel periodically.
Various fixing bolts and space-saver wheels,
specific and differing in structural charac-
teristics, are used depending on the wheel rim
type (alloy or steel). Fixing bolts for alloy rims can
be identified by the presence of a permanent wash-
er and a hollow side on the bolt head.
Therefore, you will need to contact a Lancia Deal-
ership to get the correct type of fixing bolts and
space-saver wheel if you change the type of wheels
fitted (alloy rims instead of steel rims, or vice ver-
sa). Keep the bolts fitted as standard in case of re-
use of the wheels originally mounted on the car.
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WHEELS AND TYRESCheck the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver
wheel, approximately every two weeks and before long
journeys: the pressure should be checked with the tyre rest-
ed and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase as the car is used;
see the “Wheels” paragraph in chapter “6” for the correct
tyre inflation pressure.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 2:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than 1.6
mm thick. In any case, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try you are in.
fig. 2
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IMPORTANT
❍Where possible, avoid braking suddenly, wheel-spin-
ning and crashing into curbs, potholes or other ob-
stacles. Driving for long stretches over bumpy roads
can damage the tyres;
❍check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swellings
or irregular tread wear. Go to a Lancia Dealership if
required.
❍avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may
cause serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❍if a tyre is punctured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, wheel rim, suspension and
steering system;
❍the tyre ages even if rarely used. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing
. Have the tyres
checked by specialised personnel if they have been fit-
ted for longer than 6 years. Remember to check the
space-saver wheel very carefully;
❍when replacing the tyres, always fit new tyres, avoid-
ing those of dubious origin;
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❍if a tyre is replaced, you should also change the infla-
tion valve;
❍to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to change them over every 10-15 thou-
sand kilometres, keeping them on the same side of the
car so as not to reverse the direction of rotation.
Remember that the road holding qualities of
your car also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres. If the pressure is too low the tyre will get
overheated, with the risk of serious damage
to the tyre.
Avoid moving the tyres from the right side of
the vehicle to the left side and vice versa.Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at temper-
atures higher than 150°C. The mechanical
specifications of the wheels might be ad-
versely affected.
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