2009 Lancia Delta maintenance

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To wash the car correctly, proceed as follows:
remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage to
it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
in washing stations keep the steam jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at least 40 cm away from the body-
work to prevent damage. Remember that in the long-
term puddles of water can damage the car;
wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the
bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather
pad.
When drying take care to dry the least exposed parts where
the water could collect most easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after washing it to give time
for the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been parked in the sun
or when the engine is bonnet is hot: this could take the
shine off the paint. ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but
also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent
the formation of rust. Only use genuine spare paint prod-
ucts for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists in washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the car is used. For example, it is advis-
able to wash the car more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprinkled with salt.

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Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way
as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees; the resinous sub-
stance many species release give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off imme-
diately and thoroughly as the acid they contain is partic-
ularly aggressive.
Detergents cause water pollution. The car
should be washed in areas equipped for col-
lecting and purifying the liquid used in the
washing process.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or dam-
aging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging
the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid directly hitting with
the water jet the electronic control units and the relay/fuse
control unit on the left side of the engine compartment
(running direction). Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on a cold engine and
with the key at STOP. After the washing operation, make
sure that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps and
guards) have not been removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol)
or ketenes (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plas-
tic lens.
To keep intact the aesthetic properties of the
paintwork do not use abrasive and/or pol-
ish products for cleaning the car bodywork.

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INTERIOR
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the mats
(due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
Never use flammable products, such as petrol
ether or rectified petrol to clean inside the car.
The electrostatic charges which are generat-
ed by rubbing during the cleaning operation may
cause a fire.
Don’t keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: risk of
explosion. Aerosol cans must not be exposed
to a temperature exceeding 50°C. When the
vehicle is exposed to sunlight, inner temperature can
greatly exceed this value.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is
advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution of
water and neutral detergent.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts with a moist
cloth and a solution of water and mild soap. Use specific
products for cleaning plastic, without solvents and specif-
ically designed to prevent damage to the appearance and
colour of the treated parts to remove grease and tough
stains.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petroleum to clean the
instrument panel.

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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

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Fix&Go Automatic ..................... 159
Fix&Go Automatic (device) ........ 159
Flashing the headlights ............... 60
Fluids and lubricants .................. 244
Fog lights ................................... 71
Fog lights ................................... 72
Foglight with cornering function.. 61
Follow me home (device)............. 63
Food compartment...................... 75
Front/rear armrest................74-76
Fuel cap ..................................... 123
Fuel consumption ....................... 246
Fuel feed/ignition ....................... 231
Fuel lock .................................... 73
Fuse replacement ....................... 187
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ................ 187
Gearbox .................................... 150
Glove box light
(bulb replacement) ................... 186
Glove compartment..................... 77
Glove compartment..................... 74
Handbrake ................................ 150
Hazard warning lights ................ 71Head restraints ........................... 48
Headlights .................................. 100
Hill Holder (system) ................... 108
Hill Holder system ...................... 108
Identification data ..................... 226
Ignition switch ............................ 44
In an emergency ......................... 157
Instrument panel and
instruments .............................. 7
Interior ....................................... 224
Interior fittings ........................... 78
Isofix child seat .......................... 137
Keys .......................................... 38
Knowing your car........................ 5
Lancia CODE (system) .............. 37
Lancia CODE system ................. 37
Lane maintenance assistance
system....................................... 104
Lane maintenance system............ 104
Load compartment (magic back
box - twin compartment)...........93 Display ....................................... 20
– display readings..................... 32
– menu items............................. 24
Display readings.......................... 32
Door locking............................... 82
Doors ......................................... 82
– child safety device.................. 84
– emergency rear door locking
device ...................................... 85
DPF (particulate filter DPF) ....... 124
DST system................................. 102
Dualdrive (electric power
steering).................................... 103
Dualdrive electric power steering
system....................................... 113
Engine
Engine codes/bodywork
Engine compartment (washing) .. 223
– features ................................. 229
– identification code ................. 228
EOBD (system) ......................... 103
EOBD system ............................. 113
Exterior lights ............................ 60