2008 Lancia Delta jump start

150STARTING UP AND DRIVING
Never jump start the engine by pushing, tow-
ing or driving downhill. This could cause a
flow of fuel into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER
IT HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
speed. Do not accelerate abruptly;
do not demand maximum performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge starts
moving.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the
engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by letting
it idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment
to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turn-
ing off the engine serves absolutely no prac-
tical purpose, it wastes fuel and is damaging
especially to turbocharged engines.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between the two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake.
The car should be braked after a few snaps
of the lever, if it is not, contact a Lancia Deal-
ership to have it adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is engaged and the ignition key
is on MAR, the instrument panel warning light xwill
light.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
slightly lift the handbrake and press release button
A-fig. 1;
hold button A pressed and lower the lever. The x
warning light on the instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation
to prevent the car from moving accidentally.

158IN AN EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINE
Go to a Lancia Dealership immediately if instrument pan-
el warning light
Yremains on constantly.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an
auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little high-
er than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the car:
connect the positive terminals (+ sign near the termi-
nal) of the two batteries with a jump lead;
with a second lead, connect the negative terminal –
of the auxiliary battery to an earth point E
on the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
start the engine;
when engine has started, remove the cables by revers-
ing the sequence described for connection.
fig. 1L0E0074m
Never use a quick battery charger for an
emergency start: this could damage the elec-
tronic systems and the engine fuel feed and
ignition control units.
This starting procedure must be carried out
by expert personnel as incorrect manoeuvres
can cause electrical discharges of consider-
able intensity. Furthermore, battery fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive: avoid contact with your skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames away from the battery.
No smoking. Do not cause sparks.

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