2008 Lancia Delta Top up

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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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR) fig. 2-3
Indicator A shows the speed of the car.
REV. COUNTER fig. 2-3
The indicator D shows the engine revs.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 2-3
Indicator B shows the amount of fuel in the tank.
The
Kwarning light will come on (together with a mes-
sage on the display) to indicate there are between 5 and
7 litres of fuel remaining.
Do not travel with the tank nearly empty: lack of fuel sup-
ply could damage the converter.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 2-3
Gauge C shows the temperature of the engine coolant and
indicates when the coolant temperature exceeds 50°C. The
first reference remains on constantly to indicate the sys-
tem is operating correctly. The
uwarning light comes
on (together with a message on the display) to indicate
that the temperature of the engine coolant has increased
significantly. In this event, stop the engine and go to a Lan-
cia Dealership.INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
General warnings
The lighting up of a warning light is associated with a spe-
cific message and/or buzzer when applicable. These in-
dications are brief and precautionary and as such must
not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner’s Handbook, which
you are recommended to read carefully in all cases. Al-
ways refer to the information in this chapter in the event
of a failure indication.
Low brake fluid level (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go out af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light comes on
when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls be-
low the minimum level due to possible leaks in the circuit.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Handbrake on (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is on. If
the car is moving a buzzer is also triggered.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on with the ve-
hicle in motion, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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If the warning light xturns on when the car
is travelling (together with the message on the
display on certain versions) stop the engine
immediately and contact a Lancia Dealership.
Brake pad wear (amber)
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
lights up when the front brake pads show signs
of wear; under these circumstances have them re-
placed as soon as possible. The display will show the ded-
icated message.
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Airbag failure (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go off af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light stays on,
glowing steadily, if there is a failure in the air bag sys-
tem. The display will show a dedicated message.
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If, when the key is turned to MAR, the ¬
warning light does not come on or if it stays
on with the vehicle in motion (together with
the message on the display) there could be a fail-
ure in the safety systems; under these circumstances
the air bags or pretensioners may not be triggered
in the event of an impact or, more rarely, they could
be triggered accidentally. Contact Lancia Dealer-
ship to have the system checked immediately.
EBD failure (red)
If warning lightsxand are lit up at the same
time with the engine running, this indicates an
EBD system failure or that the system is not
available. Early locking of the rear wheels may
occur in the event of violent braking, causing
the car to swerve.
Drive very carefully to a Lancia Dealership to have
the system inspected. The display will show a dedicated
message.
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WARNING Because the vehicle is equipped with a wear
detection system only for the front brake pads, when these
are replaced the rear brake pads should also be checked
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“Dualdrive” electric steering engagement
The warning light comes on (or the word
“CITY” appears on the display) when the
“Dual drive” electric power steering system is ac-
tivated by pressing the relevant control button. Pressing
the button again causes the “CITY” indication to go off.
CITY
Excessive engine coolant temperature
(red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go out after
a few seconds. The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated. If the warning light comes on, pro-
ceed as follows:
during normal travel: stop the car, stop the engine and
check that the water level in the reservoir is not un-
der the MIN line. If it is, wait for a few minutes for
the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open
the cap, top-up with coolant and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX references on the reser-
voir. Also check for leaks. Should the warning light
turn on again at the next start-up, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
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If the vehicle is used under harsh conditions (e.g. tow-
ing of trailers uphill or fully loaded vehicle): slow down
and stop the car if the warning light stays on. Stop
for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine running and slight-
ly accelerated to favour better coolant circulation. Then
stop the engine. Check correct liquid level as described
above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few min-
utes before switching it off.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Doors not closed correctly (red)
This warning light (or symbol on the display)
lights up when one or more doors are not closed
correctly. A buzzer will sound when doors are
open and the car is moving. On the multifunctional dis-
play, the warning light also comes on when the bonnet
and/or tailgate are not closed correctly. The display will
show a dedicated message.
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Diesel particulate filter clogged
(amber) (Multijet versions)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go off after
a few seconds. The warning light comes on when the diesel
particulate filter is clogged and the driving conditions do
not allow the automatic activation of the regeneration cy-
cle.
To allow the regeneration cycle to take place, keep the car
running until the warning light turns off.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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Fuel reserve (amber)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go off af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light comes on
when about 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
The display will show a dedicated message.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate a
system failure. Go to a Lancia Dealership to have the sys-
tem checked.
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EOBD/injection system failure (amber)
Under normal conditions, the warning light
comes on when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but should go off as soon as the engine is
started.
If the warning light remains on or comes on whilst driving,
this means that the injection system is not working prop-
erly; in particular, if the warning light comes on constantly,
this indicates a malfunction in the supply/ignition sys-
tem that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a pos-
sible loss of performance, poor driveability and high fuel
consumption.
On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed. Un-
der these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on may cause damage. Go to a Lancia Dealership as soon
as possible.
The warning light goes out after the fault is cleared, and
the indication is stored in the system.
Petrol engines only
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the cat-
alytic converter may be damaged.
If the light flashes, release the accelerator pedal to lower
the speed of the engine until the warning light stops flash-
ing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid
driving conditions that may cause further flashing and con-
tact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
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Steering corrector not available
This warning light (or symbol on the display) comes on
when the steering corrector is not available. The display
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Water in diesel fuel filter (Multijet
versions) (amber)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go off after
a few seconds. The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter. The display will show a ded-
icated message.
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The presence of water in the fuel system cir-
cuit may cause severe damage to the injection
system and irregular engine operation. If the
cwarning light comes on (together with a message
on the display on some versions), go to a Lancia
Dealership as soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have been introduced in the tank if
this appears immediately after refuelling: in this
case, stop the engine immediately and contact a
Lancia Dealership.
ABS system failure (amber)
This warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go off af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light lights up
when the system is either not working or not available.
Under these circumstances the braking system will work
as normal without the extra performance offered by the
ABS system.
Drive carefully to the nearest Lancia Dealership to have
the system checked.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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Lancia Code system failure (amber)
This warning light (or symbol on the display),
when on constantly with the ignition key turned
to MAR, indicates a possible failure (see “Lancia
Code system” in chapter 1).
If the
Ywarning light (or symbol in the display) is blink-
ing, this means that the vehicle is not protected by the en-
gine inhibitor device (see “Lancia Code system” in chap-
ter 1).
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have all the keys stored.
Alarm failure (where provided)
A fault with the alarm system is signalled by this warn-
ing light (or symbol in the display) coming on. Contact a
Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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Glow plug heating failure
The warning light will blink in the event of a failure in the
glow plug preheating system. Go to a Lancia Dealership
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Break-in attempt (where provided)
This warning light (or symbol on the display) comes on
when a break-in attempt is detected. Contact a Lancia
Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message.Check tyre pressure
This warning light (where provided) comes on when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should go off after
a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol in the display) lights up to
indicate that a tyre is flat (see “T.P.M.S. system ” in this
chapter).
Should two or more tyres be flat, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tyre in sequence. Restore
the correct inflation pressure values as soon as possible (see
paragraph “Cold inflation pressures” in chapter “6”).
Tyre pressure unsuitable for speed
This warning light (where provided) comes on when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should go off after
a few seconds.
Should it be necessary to travel at a speed higher than 160
km/h, inflate the tyres to the pressure value specified in
paragraph “Inflation pressures” in chapter “6”.
If the T.P.M.S. system (where provided) detects that the
inflation pressure of one or more tyres is unsuitable for the
speed being maintained, it lights up the warning light or
symbol (together with a message shown on the display)
(see paragraph “Insufficient tyre inflation pressure” in this
chapter). The warning light remains on until the vehicle
speed is reduced to below a certain threshold (see para-
graph “T.P.M.S. system” in this chapter). Insufficient tyre inflation pressure
(where provided)
This warning light (or symbol on the display)
comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light (amber), or symbol on the display (red),
lights up when the inflation pressure of one or more tyres
falls below a preset level.
In this way the T.P.M.S. system warns the driver that one
or more tyres may be dangerously flat and liable to punc-
ture (see “ T.P.M.S. system” in this chapter).
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more
tyres flat as vehicle driveability may be compromised. Stop
the car, avoiding harsh braking or steering manoeuvres. Re-
place the wheel immediately with the small spare wheel
(where provided) or carry out a repair using the dedicated
kit (see the paragraph on “Replacing a wheel” in chapter
4) and contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
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Daytime lights (D.R.L. - Smart Daytime Light)
This function allows you to activate/deactivate the day-
light lights.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
– briefly press SET to display a submenu;
– briefly press SET: (On) or (Off) will flash on the display
(according to previous setting);
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press the SET button to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go back to the main
menu screen without storing the new settings;
– hold down SET to go back to the standard screen or
main menu, depending on which point in the menu you
have reached.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the setting cycle list-
ed in the initial menu screen. Briefly press SET to go back
to the standard screen without storing the new settings.
Press
Ôto return to the first menu option (Speed Beep).DISPLAY INDICATIONS
IMPORTANT Failure indications on the display fall into
one of two categories: serious faults and less serious faults.
Serious failures are indicated by a repeated and prolonged
warning cycle.
Less serious failures are indicated by a limited warning
cycle.
Press SET to stop the warning cycle in both cases. The
warning light (or symbol in the display) will remain on
until the cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
Luggage compartment not closed
correctly (red)
This symbol (where provided) lights up on the
display when the luggage compartment is not
closed correctly. The display will show a dedicated mes-
sage.
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Bonnet not closed correctly (red)
This symbol (where provided) lights up on the
display when the bonnet is not closed correct-
ly. The display will show a dedicated message.
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