2010 Lancia Delta oil temperature

12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Light stays on: low engine oil pressure
(red)
Flashing light: exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR (ON), the warn-
ing light switches on and should go out as soon as the en-
gine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on constantly (for
versions/markets, where provided) along with the mes-
sage on the display when the system detects that engine
oil pressure is low.
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Exhausted engine oil should be replaced as
soon as possible after the warning light comes
on, never more than 500 km after the warn-
ing light first comes on. Failure to change the oil with-
in the first 500 km may result in severe damage to
the engine and will result in forfeiture of the war-
ranty. Remember that when the warning light flash-
es, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low,
so if the light flashes you must not top up.
If the warning light vturns on when the
vehicle is travelling (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the display) stop the
engine immediately and contact a Lancia Dealership.
2. Exhausted engine oil
(only Multijet versions with DPF)
The warning light will flash and a specific message will
appear on the display (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). The warning light may flash in the following ways,
depending on the version:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for inter-
vals of 5 seconds until oil is changed.After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up,
the warning light will continue to flash in the above men-
tioned modes, until the oil is changed. A specific message
will appear on the display (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) in addition to the warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the
car is defective but simply informs the driver that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular vehicle use.
Note that engine oil is exhausted faster under the follow-
ing circumstances:
– use of the vehicle prevalently for city driving, requiring
more frequent regeneration of DPF
– use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does
not have time to reach its regular operating temperature
– repeated interruption of the regeneration process, signalled
by the DPF warning light coming on.
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58GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
heated rear windscreen and door mirrors
demisting/defrosting fig. 26
Press button F (
() to activate the function: When the
function is active, an LED on the button lights up.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically af-
ter 20 minutes. Press
(again to disable the function in
advance.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.
IMPORTANT Press
Tto draw air in from the outside
(in this case the LED on the button should be off).Rapid window demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF function) fig. 26
Press button G
-to automatically activate the timed op-
eration of all the functions required to rapidly
demist/defrost the windscreen and front windows.
The functions are:
❍climate control compressor engagement (with an out-
door temperature of above 4°C);
❍disengagement (if previously engaged) of air recircu-
lation (the LED on button
Tshould be off);
❍engagement of heated rear windscreen (the LED on
button
-should be on) and door mirror heater coils;
❍air temperature set to maximum;
❍activation of air flow.
Activation of air recirculation and enablement of
AQS (Air Quality System) fig. 26
Press button
T.
Air recirculation is carried out according to three possi-
ble operation modes:
❍automatic control, indicated by the AQS appearing on
the display and the LED on button
Tshould be off;
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Accessories fitted on longitudinal bars
Remove any accessories such as: longitudinal bars, ski
racks, luggage rack, from the roof if they are not being
used. These accessories decrease aerodynamic penetration
and have a negative effect on fuel consumption. It is bet-
ter to use a trailer to transport particularly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount of time needed.
The heated rear windscreen, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount
of energy; increasing the requirement of current increas-
es fuel consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system leads to higher fuel consump-
tion (up to +20% on average): use air vents only when the
external temperature allows.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may adversely
affect air drag and fuel consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car standing: the en-
gine warms up very slowly in these conditions, increas-
ing fuel consumption and emissions. It is advisable to start
off immediately and slowly keeping the engine speed
down: the engine will warm up much faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. The latter action, like doubling the
clutch, is unnecessary and causes increased fuel con-
sumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and road conditions
allow. Using a low gear for faster acceleration will increase
fuel consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear increases
fuel consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed in-
creases. Keep your speed as even as possible, avoiding un-
necessary braking and acceleration, which cause excessive
fuel consumption and increased emissions.
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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 PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
products, designed 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.
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ENGINE COOLANT B-fig. 1-2-3
The coolant level must be checked when the engine is cold
and must be between the MIN and MAX lines on the ves-
sel. If the level is low, slowly add a mixture of 50% dis-
tilled water and 50% PARAFLU UP of the PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS Group through the filler neck until the lev-
el reaches MAX. The mixture of 50% PARAFLU UP and
distilled water provides protection from freezing down to
a temperature of –35°C. For particularly harsh environ-
mental conditions use a mixture of 60% PARAFLU UP
and 40% distilled water.Proceed very carefully inside the engine com-
partment when the engine is hot: risk of
burns. Remember that the fan may start up
if the engine is hot: risk of injury. Pay attention to
scarves, ties and other loose fitting garments: they
might get caught by moving components.
Don’t add any oil with different specifications
to those of the existing engine oil.
The exhausted engine oil and the replaced oil
filter contain substances that may be dan-
gerous for the environment. It is advisable
to have oil and filters changed by a Lancia Deal-
ership where they will be disposed of according to
the law.
PARAFLU UP antifreeze is used in the engine
cooling system. Use fluid of the same type
contained in the cooling system for top-ups.
PARAFLU UP may not be mixed with other types
of fluids. If this accidentally occurs, do not start the
engine and contact a Lancia Dealership.
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