maintenance Lancia Delta 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

MAINTENANCE AND CARE255
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent scratch-
ing or altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the inside surface of the rear window
gently with a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heater coils.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units and the relay/fuse
box on the left side of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the en-
gine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure that the various protec-
tions (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and detergent for wash-
ing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol)
or ketones (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of
the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning the car with a pressure wash-
er, keep the water jet at least 20 cm away from the head-
lights.
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256MAINTENANCE AND CARE
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the mats
(due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean the
inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during cleaning
may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: these
could explode. Aerosol cans must not be ex-
posed to temperatures exceeding 50°C. When
the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the temperature
inside can greatly exceed this value.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is
advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution of
water and neutral detergent.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with a moist cloth and
a solution of water and non-abrasive mild soap. Use spe-
cific products for cleaning plastic, without solvents and
specifically designed to prevent damage to the appearance
and colour of the treated parts, to remove grease and tough
stains.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol, petrols or derivatives to
clean the instrument panel lens.
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LIST OF CONTENTS285
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Main beam headlights(control) ............................... 69
– bulb replacement ................. 215
Maintenance and care ............. 233
– demanding use of the car ..... 237
– periodic checks .................... 237
– Scheduled Serv icing Plan ..... 235
– scheduled servicing .............. 234
Manual climate control system....................... 59
Maximum speeds .................... 270
Menu items ............................. 30
MSR (system) ......................... 119
Number plate lights
(bulb repla cement)............... 218
Paint...................................... 253
Parking sens ors...................... 131 – Magic Parking
(Assisted pa rking)................ 134
Parking .................................. 187
Particulate filt er (DPF)........... 153
Performance ........................... 270
Power socket .......................... 85
Pretensioners .......................... 158
Protecting the environment ..... 152
Radio (system se tup)..............148
Radio transmitters and mobile phones . ..................... 150
Rain sensor ............................. 72
Reactive Suspension System.... 109
Rear fog light.......................... 79
– bulb replacement ................. 217
Rear roof lights (bulb replacem ent) ...............220
Rear view mirrors ................... 56
In an emer
gency..................... 195
Instrument panel .................... 8
Interior fittings ....................... 81
Interiors.................................. 256
“Isofix” (child restraint system setu p)........................ 169
“Isofix” child restraint systems (fitting setup) ....................... 169
Keys ...................................... 44
Knowing your car ................... 7
Lancia CODE (si stema).......... 43
Lifting the car ........................ 231
Lubricants (specif ications)...... 273
Luggage compartment light (bulb replacement) ............... 221
Luggage compartment ............ 96
Magic Parking ....................... 134
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