2009 Lancia Delta tow

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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.lancia.com
to search for the nearest Lancia Dealership point
Starting the engine .................................................................. 158
Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repair kit.................................... 159
Changing a wheel .................................................................... 167
Changing a bulb ...................................................................... 174
Changing an exterior bulb ....................................................... 178
Changing an interior bulb ....................................................... 183
Changing fuses ........................................................................ 187
Recharging the battery ............................................................ 195
Lifting the car ......................................................................... 195
Towing the car ........................................................................ 196

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If after several attempts the engine will not start, do not
keep trying but contact a Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never connect the negative terminals of the
two batteries directly: sparks could ignite explosive gas re-
leased from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is installed
on another car, prevent accidental contact between metal-
lic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or dri-
ving downhill.
This could cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic convert-
er and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and the
power steering system (if present) are not operative until
the engine is started, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT -
FIX & GO AUTOMATIC
The quick tyre repair kitFix & Go automatic is placed in
the luggage compartment.
The kit fig. 2 includes:
a cylinder A containing sealing liquid and fitted with:
– a filling pipe B;
– an adhesive label C bearing the words “max. 80
km/h”, to be attached in a position easily visible to
the driver (on the dashboard) after tyre repair;
fig. 2L0E0075m

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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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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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TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool
box under the luggage compartment mat.
FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 43-44
Proceed as follows:
release cap A;
take the tow hook B from its seat in the tool support;
tighten the ring on the rear or front threaded pin.
fig. 43L0E0090mfig. 44L0E0091m
Before starting towing operations, turn the ig-
nition key to MAR and then to STOP, without
extracting it. If the key is extracted, the steer-
ing wheel lock will be automatically activated, thus
preventing steering. The power brakes and the elec-
trical power steering will not work while the car is be-
ing towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steer-
ing wheel will therefore be required. Do not use wires
for towing. Do not jerk. Make sure not to damage parts
in contact with the car while towing. Respect the spe-
cific rules of the Highway Code when towing the car
specifically in relation to the towing device and the be-
haviour to maintain on the road. Do not start the en-
gine while towing the car.

198CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring long car life
under the best conditions.
Lancia has prepared a series of checks and service oper-
ations to be carried out every 30,000 kilometres (for petrol
versions) or every 35,000 kilometres (for diesel versions).
Scheduled servicing will not however fully cover all of the
needs of your car: also in the initial period before the
30,000/35,000 km service and later, between one ser-
vice and another, ordinary care is still required such as
routine checks, topping up the fluid levels,checking tyre
pressure, etc.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Services are required by the man-
ufacturer. Failure to carry them out may invalidate the
warranty.Scheduled Services are offered by all Lancia Dealerships
according to a set time schedule.
If during each operation, in addition to the scheduled ones,
the need arises for further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out only with the explicit agreement of the
Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact a Lancia Deal-
ership in the event of any minor operating faults, with-
out waiting for the next service.
If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval be-
tween one service and the next should be reduced.

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REGULAR INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top
up if required:
engine coolant fluid level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre pressure and condition;
operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, po-
sition and wear of windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia products, de-
signed and produced specifically for Lancia cars (see table
“Capacities” in chapter “6”).
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If you use the vehicle mainly under one of the following
especially heavy conditions:
trailer or caravan towing;
dusty roads;
repetitive short distances (less than 7-8 km) with ex-
ternal temperatures below zero;
frequently idling the engine or long distances at low
speed driving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries) or long term
inactivity;
urban routes;