2009 Lancia Delta tyre pressure

156STARTING UP AND DRIVING
Keep your speed down when snow chains are
fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes,
steps and pavements and avoid also driving
for long distances on roads not covered with snow
to avoid damaging the car and the roadbed.
SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with lo-
cal regulations.
Snow chains may be applied only to the front wheel tyres
(drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the first few metres
have been driven.
IMPORTANT The spare wheel cannot be fitted with snow
chains. If the front tyre has a puncture, replace a rear wheel
with the spare wheel and move the rear wheel to the front
axle. This way, having two standard size wheels on the
front axle, is it possible to fit the chains.
EXTENDED CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the
following precautions should be observed:
park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-ven-
tilated place;
engage a gear;
check that the handbrake is not engaged;
disconnect battery negative terminal and check the bat-
tery charge (see paragraph “Battery - Charge and elec-
trolyte level check” in chapter “5”);
clean and protect the painted parts of the vehicle with
protective wax;
clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available;
sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and
rear window wiper blades and lift them off the glass;
slightly open the windows;
cover the car with a fabric or perforated plastic sheet.
Do not use compact plastic sheets which do not allow
humidity to evaporate from the surface of the car;
inflate the tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check the pressure at
regular intervals;
do not drain the engine cooling system.

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an information booklet (see fig. 3), providing instruc-
tions for using the kit correctly. This booklet should be
given to the personnel charged with handling the tyre
treated with this kit;
a compressor D-fig. 2 including a pressure gauge and
connections, found in the compartment;
a pair of protective gloves located in the side com-
partment of the compressor;
adapters for inflating different elements.
The quick repair kit also contains a screwdriver and a tow
ring.
Should any tyre get punctured due to foreign
bodies, you can repair it if the damage does-
n’t exceed 4 mm on the tread and on the
shoulder of the tyre.
Give the instruction booklet to the tyre repair
workshop personnel charged with handling
the treated tyre.
fig. 3L0E0076m

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Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified in the “Infla-
tion pressure” paragraph, in chapter “6”. For a more
accurate reading, check pressure gauge F-fig. 5 with
the compressor off;
if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bars is not reached
within 5 minutes, disconnect the compressor from the
valve and current socket, move the vehicle forwards
by about 10 metres to distribute the sealant fluid in
the tyre and repeat the inflation procedure;if event then a pressure value of a least 1.8 bars, is
not reached within 5 minutes of switching on the com-
pressor, do not continue driving because the tyre is too
damaged to be repaired by the kit and the seal can-
not be guaranteed, contact a Lancia Dealership
The tyre reaches the pressure specified in paragraph
“Inflation pressure” in chapter “6”, start driving im-
mediately;
fig. 5L0E0078m

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after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the
tyre pressure again; remember to engage the hand-
brake;if, on the other hand, a pressure of at least 1.8 bar pres-
sure is read, restore the correct pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and continue driving;
drive with the utmost care to the nearest Lancia Deal-
ership.
Apply the adhesive label in a position clear-
ly visible by the driver as a reminder that the
tyre has been treated with the quick repair
kit. Drive carefully, particularly on bends. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Do not accelerate and brake sud-
denly.
Stop if the pressure has dropped to less than
1.8 bars: The automatic Fix & Go fast repair
kit cannot work properly because the tyre is
excessively damaged. Contact a Lancia Dealership.
Remember to inform the workshop that the
tyre has been treated with a quick repair kit.
Give the instruction booklet to the tyre repair
workshop personnel.

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FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor may also be used for restoring pressure
only. Release the quick coupling and connect directly to
the tyre valve fig. 6; in this way, the cylinder will not be
connected to the compressor and no sealing fluid will be
injected.
fig. 6L0E0079m

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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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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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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE - Dashboard control unit
F12
F12
F13
F13
F31
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38
F39
F40
F417.5
15
7.5
15
5
–
20
20
5
20
7.5
10
10
30
7.538
38
38
38
38
–
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE DIAGRAM
Right dipped beam headlight
Right dipped beam headlight (Xenon gas discharge bulb)
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector
Left dipped beam headlight (Xenon gas discharge bulb)
Climate control system fan relay coil, body computer
Spare
Left rear electric window
Right rear electric window
Reversing lights, engine compartment control unit relay coils,
brake light pedal control (normally closed contact),
water in the diesel fuel sensor, air flow meter
Central locking system control unit, fuel
butterfly, dead lock, tailgate release
Third brake light, instrument panel, Adaptive Headlights Node,
control unit on left-hand gas discharge headlight
Rear and front courtesy ligths (where fitted), sun visor lights,
glove compartment ligtht and luggage compartment light
Radio, radio-navigator, Blue&Me Node, alarm siren,
alarm system on courtesy light, climate control unit, tyre
pressure detection control unit, diagnostic connector,
rear courtesy light
Heated rear window
Electric door mirror demisters, demisters
on windscreen jets