2008 Lancia Delta Owner handbook (in English)

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Vehicle handling is modified with the small
spare wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration
and braking, sharp steering and fast bend-
ing. The overall duration of the small spare wheel
is of about 3000 km, after which the relevant tyre
must be replaced with another one of the same type.
Never install a traditional tyre on a rim designed to
be used as a small spare wheel. Repair and refit the
standard wheel as soon as possible. Using two or
more small spare wheels at the same time is for-
bidden. Do not apply grease to the bolt threads be-
fore assembly: they might come unscrewed.The jack may only be used to replace wheels
on the car which it equips or other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack for other pur-
poses, such as lifting other car models. Never use
the jack to carry out repairs under the car. Incor-
rect positioning of the jack may cause the car to fall.
Do not use the jack for loads higher than those
shown on the label. Never install snow chains on the
small spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving wheel)
is punctured and you need to use snow chains, use
a standard wheel from the rear axle and install the
small spare wheel on the rear axle. This way, with
two normal front driving wheels, you can install the
snow chains on them, thus resolving the emergency.
If the hub cap is not installed properly, it can
detach itself when the vehicle is running. Nev-
er tamper with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between rim and tyre.
Check tyre and small spare wheel pressure regu-
larly referring to the values shown in chapter “6”.
Tool box (versions with Bose Hi-Fi)
There is a tool box located in the luggage compartment
for versions with Bose Hi-Fi.
This box contains:
screwdriver;
tow hook;
wheel bolt spanner;
wheel bolt access spanner;
alloy wheel centering;
jack.

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REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with Bose HI-FI system, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to ve-
hicles equipped with Bose Hi-Fi systems with Subwoofer
(where provided).
SUBWOOFER AND SMALL SPARE WHEEL
Proceed as follows to remove the Subwoofer:
open the luggage compartment, pull tab A-fig. 10 and
lift up the mat;
undo locking device A-fig. 8 and lift up the Subwoofer.
Then remove connection cable B from Velcro attach-
ment C;rest the Subwoofer to one side in the luggage com-
partment, remove the container and take out the small
spare wheel;
replace the wheel as described in this chapter.
After tyre replacement:
reposition the container and place the Subwoofer on
top of it, taking care to position it according to the in-
structions on the container (fig. 9) so that the arrow
on the spacer is pointing in the direction of travel;
rest cable B-fig. 8 into Velcro Attachment C to avoid
pinching it. Then tighten locking device A-fig. 8. Re-
place the luggage compartment mat.
fig. 8L0E0176mfig. 9L0E0177m

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Taking out the small spare wheel
Important notes:
the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired; If it breaks it must be re-
placed with a new jack;
no tool other than the cranking device may be fitted
on the jack.
To replace a tyre proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position where it does not present a
danger for on-coming traffic and where you can re-
place the wheel safely. The ground must be flat and
compact.
turn the engine off and engage the handbrake;
engage first gear or reverse;
lift up the luggage compartment mat using handle A-
fig. 10 (in the presence of a double load platform, first
lift the upper cover and then the luggage compartment
mat).
loosen the fastener B-fig. 10;
take out the tool box C and place it next to the wheel
to be changed;
remove the small spare wheel D-fig. 10;
use the provided screwdriver to remove the hub cap,
levering the dedicated opening on the outer edge;
fig. 10L0E0081m

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in the presence of a double load compartment, lift the
double compartment mat and attach it to the luggage
compartment mat as shown in fig. 10.
for vehicles fitted with alloy wheels, remove the press-
fitted hub cap using the provided screwdriver;
loosen the retaining bolts for the wheel to be replaced
by about one turn using the wrench provided E-fig.
11;
turn the jack handle to partially open it;
put the jack near the wheel to be replaced, aligning it
with the mark
Oon the side member;
make sure that the splines F-fig. 12 on the jack are
firmly fitted to tab G on the side member;
fig. 11L0E0082mfig. 12L0E0083m

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warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be lift-
ed. They must stay clear and not touch the car until
it is back on the ground;
fit the handle H-fig. 12 into device I of the jack and
lift the car until the wheel is several centimetres off the
ground. When turning the handle, make sure that it
rotates freely, without risking injury to your hand by
rubbing it against the ground. Even the moving com-
ponents of the jack (screws and joints) can cause in-
juries; do not touch them. If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself thoroughly;
make sure the contact surfaces on the small spare wheel
are clean so that the retaining bolts will not come loose;
fit the small spare wheel, coinciding pins T-fig. 11 with
the openings S on the wheel;
tighten the 4 retaining bolts;
turn the jack handle to lower the car and remove the
jack;
fully tighten the bolts, passing alternately from one bolt
to the opposite one, following the order indicated in
fig. 13.
fig. 13L0E0113m

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REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise the
car and remove the small spare wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel
and hub are clean so that the retaining bolts will not
come loose;
fit the standard wheel inserting the 4 bolts into the
holes;
using the wrench provided, tighten the retaining bolts;
press-fit the hub cap, aligning the special groove (on
the cap) with the inflation valve;
lower the car and remove the jack;
using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown previously in the diagram.Versions with alloy wheels
insert the wheel on the hub and tighten the bolts us-
ing the wrench provided;
lower the car and remove the jack;
using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in
the sequence shown in fig. 8;
reinstall the press-fitted hub cap, making sure that the
reference hole on the wheel is aligned with the refer-
ence pin on the cap.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap may
detach itself when the vehicle is running.

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After tyre replacement
stow the small spare wheel D-fig. 10 in the space pro-
vided in the luggage compartment;
fit the partially-opened jack in its box, forcing it light-
ly to prevent it from vibrating when travelling;
put the tools back into place in the container;
stow the container, complete with tools, into the spare
wheel and tighten the locking device B-
fig. 10;
put back the luggage compartment mat into the prop-
er position.
IMPORTANT Do not use an inner tube with tubeless tyres.
Periodically check the inflation pressure of the tyres and
small spare wheel.
IMPORTANT If you choose to install wheels of a different
type (with alloy rims instead of the steel ones or vice ver-
sa) you must change all the retaining bolts with others of
a suitable size and use a specific small spare wheel, with
different specifications.
It is advisable to keep the replaced bolts and small spare
wheel, as they are necessary if in future you decide to re-
install the original wheels.CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxida-
tion;
blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same
type and power;
after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its align-
ment for safety reasons;
when a bulb is not working, check that the corre-
sponding fuse is intact before replacing it: refer to the
“Replacing fuses” paragraph in this chapter for fuse
location.
Modifications or repairs to the electrical sys-
tem that are not carried out properly or do
not take the system’s technical specifications
into account can cause malfunctions leading to the
risk of fire.

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Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure, if
they break, glass fragments may be dis-
persed.
IMPORTANT A slight misting may appear on the inter-
nal surface of the headlight: this does not indicate a fault
and is caused by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly disappear when the
headlights are switched on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights indicates water penetration. Contact a Lan-
cia Dealership
When handling halogen bulbs, only touch the
metal part. Touching the transparent part of
the bulb with your fingers may reduce the in-
tensity of the emitted light and even compromise the
life of the lamp. In the event of accidental contact,
wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened with alcohol
and leave it to dry.
Where possible, it is advisable to have bulbs
changed at a Lancia Dealership. The correct
operation and orientation of the external
lights is essential for safe driving. You may be li-
able to fines if this is not the case.