2008 Lancia Delta ABS

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The ABS with which the car may be equipped
will not control the braking system of the
trailer. Take specific care when travelling on
slippery roads.
Never modify the braking system of the car
to control the trailer brake. The trailer brak-
ing system must be fully independent from
the hydraulic system of the car.
SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the normal tyres pro-
vided with the car.
A Lancia Dealership will be happy to provide advice con-
cerning the most suitable type of tyre for your require-
ments.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation pressures and the
specifications of snow tyres, follow the instructions given
in paragraph “Wheels” in chapter “6”.
The performance of these tyres is considerably reduced
when the tread thickness is less than 4 mm. Replace them
in this case.Due to their specific features, the performance of snow
tyres is much lower than that of standard tyres in nor-
mal conditions or long motorway stretches. Limit their use
to the use for which they were approved.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum
speed rating different from that of the vehicle (increased
by 5%), place a clearly visible warning sign in the pas-
senger compartment warning other drivers of the maxi-
mum speed rating of the snow tyres used (as required by
EC directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to en-
sure greater safety when driving, during braking and bet-
ter driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to change the direction
of rotation of tyres.
Snow tyres marked with a “Q” must not ex-
ceed 160 km/h, respecting the applicable
rules of the Highway Code.

180IN AN EMERGENCY
SIDELIGHTS/DAYTIME LIGHTS
The direction indicators/daylight lights are LED-based.
Contact a Lancia dealership to have there lights replaced.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove the protective cover C-fig. 15;
press down near the bulb holder locking tabs (shown
in fig. 18 by the arrows) and simultaneously pull the
unit;
remove the bulb A and replace it;
refit the protective cover C.Side indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
work on lens A-fig. 19 to compress catch B, then pull
the unit outwards;
turn the bulb holder C, anticlockwise, extract the press-
fitted bulb D and replace it;
refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it clock-
wise;
refit the unit making sure that internal catch B clips
into position.
fig. 18L0E0157mfig. 19L0E0158m

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Engine compartment fuse box fig. 39 and 40
A second fuse box is located on the right side of the en-
gine compartment, next to the battery. To access this fuse
box release the side tabs and remove cover L. The ID num-
ber of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse
can be found on the back of this cover.
fig. 40L0E0089mfig. 39L0E0088m
If you need to wash the engine compartment,
take care not to directly hit the engine com-
partment control unit with the water jet.

210CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The engine cooling system is pressurized. If
required, replace the cap with an original
spare part so as not to compromise system ef-
ficiency. Do not remove the cap from the vessel when
the engine is hot: risk of burns.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID C-fig. 1-2-3
To add fluid, remove the cap, pressing the special tab.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35, in the following concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 70% water in
summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 50% water in
winter.
At temperatures below –20°C, use undiluted TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid.
Check the level through the reservoir.
Close the cap by pressing its central section.
Do not travel with the windscreen washing
reservoir empty: the windscreen washer is
fundamental to improve visibility.
Some commercial windscreen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment contains hot
parts which could start a fire if they come into con-
tact.
BRAKE FLUID D-fig. 1-2-3
Undo the cap and check that the liquid contained in the
tank is at the maximum level. Fluid level in the reservoir
must not exceed the MAX mark. Use the brake fluid shown
in the “Fluids and lubricants” table (see chapter “6”).
NOTE Carefully clean the reservoir cap and the sur-
rounding surface.
When opening the cap, make sure that no dirt gets into
the reservoir.
For topping up always use a funnel with built-in filter
(mesh smaller than or equal to 0.12 mm).
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs
moisture). For this reason, if the car is mainly used in ar-
eas with a high degree of atmospheric humidity, the flu-
id should be replaced at more frequent intervals than spec-
ified in the “Scheduled Service Plan”.

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make its life longer,
observe the following indications:
when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and
bonnet are closed properly to ensure that the courtesy
lights do not remain lit in the passenger compartment;
switch off all lights inside the car: the car is however
equipped with a system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the en-
gine is not running;
before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the battery negative terminal;
battery terminals should always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains below 50% for
a long time, the battery will be damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and starting attitude.The battery will also be at increased risk of freezing (e.g.
already at -10°C). Refer to the paragraph “Car inactivi-
ty” in chapter “3” if the car is left parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric acces-
sories which require permanent electric supply (alarm,
etc.) contact a Lancia Dealership whose qualified per-
sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable devices
from the Lineaccessori Lancia, will evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the car’s electric sys-
tem is capable of withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a more powerful bat-
tery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even when
the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the bat-
tery.

226TECHNICAL DATA
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The vehicle identification details are fig. 1:
A Identification plate (located in the engine compartment,
next to the upper attachment for the right-hand shock
absorber);
B Bodywork label (located on the passenger compartment
floor panel, next to the front passenger seat);
C Body paintwork identification label (located on the in-
side the tailgate);
D Engine label (located in the rear left-hand part, gear-
box-side).IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 2
This plate is applied to the engine compartment front
beam and shows the following identification data:
B Homologation number.
C Vehicle type code.
D Chassis manufacturing serial number.
E Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
F Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded with trailer.
G Maximum vehicle weight on front axle.
H Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
I Engine type.
L Body version code.
M Spare part code.
N Smoke opacity index (for diesel engines).
fig. 1L0E0116mfig. 2L0E0117m

57 ()–
8/10 –
7.1 –
4.3 () 3.60 ()
4.6 () 3.85 ()
1.87 1.7
– 0.8
6–57 –
8/10 –
5.9 –
2.75 2.4
2.9 3.3
2.4 ()2 ()
– 0.8
6–Unleaded petrol
not less than 95 R.O.N
(Specification EN228)
(
) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% distilled water and
50% PARAFLU UP ()
SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR P.E. ()
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR MATRYX ()
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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CONSUMABLES
() When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UP and distilled water.
1.4 Turbo Jet 1.6 Multijet Recommended fuels
litres kg litres kg and original lubricants
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit withABS system:
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid reservoir:

57 –
8/10 –
7.1 –
4.3 3.60
4.9 4.10
3.1 2.63
– 0.8
6–57 –
8/10 –
7.1 –
4.3 3.60
4.9 4.10
3.1 2.63
– 0.8
6–Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% distilled water and
50% PARAFLU UP ()
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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(*) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer.
(
) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP
and distilled water.
1.9 Twin Turbo Multijet2.0 Multijet Recommended fuels
litres kg litres kg and original lubricants
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system
Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS system:
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid reservoir: