2008 Lancia Delta Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing LANCIA.
We have written this handbook to help you get familiar with all the features of your car.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the use of your car to help you derive the best per-
formance from the technological features of your LANCIA.
This booklet also provides a description of special features, essential information for the correct care and maintenance
of your LANCIA as well as safe driving tips.
Please read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols at the bottom of each page:
personal safety;
car integrity;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that LANCIA offers to its Customers:
- the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
- the range of additional services available to LANCIA Customers.
We are confident that these instructions will help you become familiar with, and appreciate, your new car. LANCIA
after-sales staff will be at your service.
Best regards and happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all LANCIA Delta versions,
as a consequence, you should only consider the information relating to the engine and
bodywork version of the car you have purchased.

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel the car with unleaded
petrol with a RON of at least 95.
Diesel engines:refuel the car exclusively with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles conforming to the European specification
EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the
warranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is
engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn
the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the
engine has started.
Diesel enginesturn the ignition key to MARand wait until
the warning lights go off. YThen m, turn the ignition key
to AV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures
during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: fire risk.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related
components in order to help protect the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical
accessories (that may gradually drain the battery),
visit aLancia Dealership.They can calculate the
overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s
electric system can support the required load.
CODE CARD
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. We
recommend that you always carry the electronic code
provided on the CODE card with you, in case you
need to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that
the performance, safety features, environmental
friendliness and low running costs stay in tip-top
condition over the years.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
... important information and warnings on the correct
use and maintenance of your car over time as well as
safe driving tips. Particular attention should be paid
to information marked with the following symbols:
"
(personal safety) #(environmental protection)
â(car integrity).
If the multifunction display shows a message reading “See
handbook”, you should refer to the section “Warning lights
and messages” in this handbook.
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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SUMMARY3
Getting to know your car
Safety
Starting up and driving
In an emergency
Care and maintenance
Technical data
Index1
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR5
1
Instrument panel ........................................ 6
Dashboard and on-board instruments.......... 7
Display ....................................................... 20
Menu Items ................................................. 24
Trip computer ............................................ 34
Symbols ..................................................... 36
Lancia code system..................................... 37
Keys............................................................ 38
Alarm ........................................................ 41
Ignition device ............................................ 44
Seats .......................................................... 45
Head restraints ............................................ 48
Steering wheel ............................................ 49
Rearview mirrors ........................................ 49
Climatic comfort ......................................... 51
Manual climate control system .................... 52
Two-zone automatic climate control system 54
External lights ............................................ 60
Window washing ........................................ 63
Cruise Control ............................................. 66
Courtesy lights............................................ 68Controls...................................................... 70
Fuel cut-off system...................................... 73
Interior fittings ........................................... 74
Sunroof....................................................... 79
Doors ......................................................... 82
Electric windows ........................................ 85
Luggage compartment................................. 89
Engine bonnet ............................................ 97
Roof rack/ski rack ...................................... 99
Headlights................................................... 100
DST system ................................................ 102
SPORT function ......................................... 102
Driving Advisor........................................... 104
Advanced ESP system................................. 108
EOBD system ............................................. 113
“Dualdrive” electric power steering system . 113
T.P.M.S. system........................................... 115
Parking sensors........................................... 118
Accessories purchased by the owner............. 120
Refuelling.................................................... 121
Protecting the environment ......................... 124

6GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary according to different versions.
1. Air vent for side windows - 2. Adjustable air vent - 3. Exterior lighting control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5.
Windscreen wiper/rearscreen wiper/trip computer control lever - 6. Adjustable air vents - 7. Hazard warning lights -
8. Passenger front air bag - 9. Glove compartment - 10. Dashboard controls - 11. Climate controls - 12. Ignition key
and ignition device - 13. Driver front air bag - 14. Driver front knee air bag (where provided) - 15. Steering lock lever
- 16. Fuse box access flap - 17. Bonnet opening lever.
fig. 1L0E0001m

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR7
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS
Versions with multifunctional display
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
D Rev counter
E Multifunctional display.
mcWarning lights supplied on diesel versions only
WARNING: instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
L0E0002mfig. 2