2008 Lancia Delta bonnet

98GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
With the engine hot, work with caution inside
the engine compartment to avoid burns. Do
not place your hands near the fan: it may
switch on even if the ignition key has been removed.
Wait for engine cooling.
Pay attention to scarves, ties and other loose
fitting garments. If they accidentally touch
moving parts, they may get dragged in, pos-
ing serious risk to the wearer.
To close fig. 65
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other
remove rod C from seat D and fit it back into its catch;
Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
above the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not on-
ly fastened by the safety catch by trying to open it. If
it is not fully closed, open the bonnet and repeat the
procedure. Do not simply press it.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always
be fully closed while travelling. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed and that
the lock is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed while travelling, stop imme-
diately and close the bonnet in the correct manner.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE199
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Petrol versions
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
passenger compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and
linkage cleanness and lubrication;
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic
clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
visually inspect the condition of the accessory drive belt
Visually inspect the condition of the toothed timing drive belt30 60 90 120 150 180
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    



CARE AND MAINTENANCE201
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Diesel versions
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
passenger compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad seal condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and
linkage cleanness and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Check and if necessary adjust the auxiliary
drive belts (excluding engines equipped with automatic tensioners)
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt35 70 105 140 175
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   


204CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Service Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and linkage
cleanness and lubrication;
visually inspect the condition of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply
- brakes) rubber elements (gaiters – hoses - bushes
etc.);check battery charge and fluid level (electrolyte); (see
“Battery - Charge and electrolyte level check” in this
chapter);
visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drivebelts;
check and if necessary replace the pollen filter; in par-
ticular it should be replaced if a decrease in the air flow
into the passenger compartment is detected;
check the air filter and replace, if required.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE215
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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.

222CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To wash the car correctly, proceed as follows:
remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage to
it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
in washing stations keep the steam jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at least 40 cm away from the body-
work to prevent damage. Remember that in the long-
term puddles of water can damage the car;
wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the
bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather
pad.
When drying take care to dry the least exposed parts where
the water could collect most easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after washing it to give time
for the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been parked in the sun
or when the engine is bonnet is hot: this could take the
shine off the paint. ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but
also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent
the formation of rust. Only use genuine spare paint prod-
ucts for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists in washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the car is used. For example, it is advis-
able to wash the car more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprinkled with salt.

TECHNICAL DATA227
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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
This is printed on the passenger compartment floor pan-
el near the front right seat. Move flap A forwards to ac-
cess it.
The chassis marking includes:
vehicle type (ZAR 844000);
chassis manufacturing serial number.BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
fig. 4
This plate is applied inside the bonnet and shows the fol-
lowing data:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Lancia colour code.
D Respray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
The engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the model and the chassis number.
fig. 3L0E0118mfig. 4L0E0119m

INDEX249
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Bodywork ................................ 221
– bodywork versions .............. 228
Bonnet .................................... 94
Boot ........................................ 89
Boot light (bulb replacement) .. 185
Brakes .................................... 232
Bulb (replacement)................... 174
– bulb types .......................... 176
Capacities .................................. 244
Car parked ................................. 150
Care and maintenance ................ 197
– heavy-duty use of the car........ 203
– Scheduled Service Plan .......... 199
– scheduled servicing ................ 203
– scheduled servicing................. 198
Carrying children safely ............. 132
Ceiling lights .............................. 68
Central locking ........................... 84
Changing a bulb ......................... 174
– exterior bulb .......................... 178
– interior bulb .......................... 183
Changing a wheel ....................... 167Checking fluid levels .................. 205
Child safety device ..................... 83
Child seats (compliance for use) . 138
Cigar lighter ............................... 78
Climatic comfort......................... 51
CO
2emissions ............................ 248
Code card.................................... 38
Controls ..................................... 70
Cornering lights........................... 61
Courtesy mirror lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 186
Cruise Control............................. 66
Cup holder/glove box
compartments .......................... 78
Current socket ............................ 78
Dashboard ................................ 6
Dimensions ................................ 237
Dipped headlights (control) ......... 62
– bulb replacement ................... 178
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement.................... 180
– controls ................................. 60
ABS ........................................... 110
ABS system ................................ 110
Adaptive lights.....................72-101
Advanced ESP (system) ............. 108
Advanced ESP system ................ 108
AFS system................................. 101
Air bags
– front ...................................... 139
– side ....................................... 142
Air filter/Pollen filter .................. 212
Alarm ......................................... 41
Ashtray ...................................... 79
ASR (system) ............................ 109
ASR system ................................ 109
Automatic headlight sensor
(dusk sensor) ........................... 61
Automatic two-zone climate
control system........................... 54
Battery
– jump starting ...................... 158
– recharging .......................... 195
– replacement ........................ 213