key Lancia Delta 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

232IN AN EMERGENCY
When towing, remember that without the help
of the brake servo and electric power steer-
ing, a greater effort is required on the pedal
and steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky movements. During towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not damage any
components it is touching. When towing the car, 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
or transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks
MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for towing oper-
ations using cables or other non-rigid devices. Re-
specting the above conditions, towing must take
place with two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the same centre
line.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.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for main-
tenance.
Advanced ESP system
If the battery is disconnected, the áwarning light will
switch on (together with a message in the display) to in-
dicate that the system must be realigned. To switch the
warning light off, carry out the following initialisation pro-
cedure:
❍ turn the ignition key to MAR:
❍ turn the steering wheel fully both clockwise and anti-
clockwise (to move from the position with the wheels
straight);
❍ turn the ignition key to STOP and then to MAR.
If the á warning light does not go out after a few seconds,
go to a Lancia Dealership.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames or possible sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
Using the battery when the fluid is too low
can damage it irreparably and generate a
risk of explosion.
BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-maintenance battery F - fig.
1: no electrolyte top-ups with distilled water are needed
in standard conditions of use.
It does need to be checked regularly at a Lancia Dealer-
ship or by specialised personnel to make sure that it is
working properly.
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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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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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286LIST OF CONTENTS
SBR system............................. 157
Seat belts ................................ 156
Seats ...................................... 52
– cleaning ............................... 256
Side bags ................................ 178
Side lights............................... 69
– bulb replacement ................. 216
Snow chains ........................... 193
Sport (func tion)...................... 77
SPORT function ..................... 107
Starting and driving................ 183
Starting the engine...........184-196
Steering lock........................... 51
Steering wheel ........................ 56
Steering .................................. 263
Sun roof ................................. 86
Sun visors ............................... 81
Suspension ............................ 263 – Reactive Suspension
System ................................. 109
Symbols.................................. 42
Technical specifications .......... 257
The keys ................................. 44
Third brake light (bulb replacem ent) ............... 218
Towing the car ........................ 231
Towing tra ilers........................ 191
TPMS ..................................... 127
Transmission .......................... 262
Trip Computer ........................ 40
TTC system ............................ 121
Ty r e s
– inflation pr essure ................. 268
– replacement ......................... 203
– Rim Protector ...................... 266
– snow tyres............................ 267
– standard tyres provided ....... 267
Rear window wiper
– blades ...........................249-250
– control ................................. 71
– nozzles
................................. 251
Refuelling ............................... 150
Remote control (key) .............. 45
Replacing a bulb..................... 210
Replacing a wheel................... 203
Replacing an exte rior bulb...... 214
Replacing an inte rior bulb...... 219
Replacing fu ses ....................... 223
Reversing light (bulb replacement) ............... 217
Rim Protector (tyres) .............. 266
Roof rack/ski rack .................. 104
Rubber hoses .......................... 249
Safe Lock ( device)................. 47
Safety ..................................... 155
Saving fuel ............................. 189
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