2011 Lancia Delta Owner handbook (in English)

96KNOWING YOUR CAR
MAGIC BACK BOX
(DOUBLE LOAD COMPARTMENT) fig. 63-64
(for versions/markets where provided)
The vehicle may be equipped, in addition to fold-down
seats, with a load platform with two height adjustments,
so that the load threshold can be flat and the luggage
compartment volume can be varied.
Keeping the load platform in the upper position you can
use the space under it as a further compartment to store
fragile or small items.
To access the space under the load compartment, lift shelf
A holding it with a hand and insert the desired objects.
IMPORTANT Movements of the load platform must take
place in a central position relative to the luggage com-
partment.To place shelf A at the level of the floor
(fully lowered) fig. 63:
❍always turn the elements C-fig. 62 so that they are in
a vertical position against the seat backrest;
❍grip handle B and raise shelf A by around 45° (point
1);
❍pull the shelf horizontally till the end of travel (point
2);
❍push the shelf downwards gently until point 3 is
reached (fully lowered);
❍bring the shelf to the “fully lowered” position
(point 4).
To move shelf A from the fully lowered position
to the highest position fig. 64:
❍grip handle B from point 1 and raise shelf A by around
45°;
❍pull the shelf upwards to point 2 and leave it resting
on the side supports D;
❍pull the shelf and bring it to point 3 (fully forwards);
❍let the shelf fall at point 4 in the “fully raised” posi-
tion.
To extract the spare wheel:
❍pull the load shelf upwards using handle B;
❍lift up the load compartment carpet;
❍extract the tape and hook for the carpet and attach
it to the boot upper seal.
fig. 62L0E0220m

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fig. 63L0E0221m

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fig. 64L0E0222m

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fig. 65L0E0053m
BONNET
OPENING fig. 65
Proceed as follows:
❍pull lever A in the direction indicated by the arrow;
❍agire sulla levetta B come indicato in figura;
❍lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release stay rod
C from its catch, then insert the end of the rod into
housing D in the bonnet (larger hole) and push to
safety position (smaller hole), as shown in the diagram.
Incorrect positioning of the stay rod may
cause the bonnet to drop suddenly. This should
only be done when the car is stationary.
Before opening the bonnet, check that wind-
screen wiper arm is not lifted from the wind-
screen.

100KNOWING YOUR CAR
With hot engine, proceed with the utmost
care inside the engine compartment to avoid
burns. Do not place your hands close to the
fan: it might start working even with the ignition
key removed. Wait for the engine to cool.
Pay attention to scarves, ties and other loose
fitting garments. If they accidentally touch
moving parts, they may easily get caught up
with serious risks for those who wear them.
CLOSING fig. 65
Proceed as follows:
❍Hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other
remove rod C from housing D and put it back into its
catch;
❍Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not only
fastened by the safety catch by trying to open it. In
this case, do not press the bonnet down, rather lift
it again and repeat the procedure.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always
be properly closed while the car is travel-
ling. Make sure that the bonnet is properly
closed and that the lock is engaged. Should you no-
tice that the bonnet is not properly secured while
travelling, stop the car immediately and close the
bonnet safely.

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ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
FASTENERS
The attachments are located in the areas illustrated in fig.
66 and can only be reached with the doors open.
Lineaccessori provides a specific roof rack/ski rack for
the tailgate.
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the as-
sembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.
fig. 66L0E0111m
Comply with applicable laws concerning
maximum overall dimensions.
Evenly distribute the load and take into ac-
count, when driving, the increased respon-
siveness of the car to side wind.
Never exceed the maximum permitted loads;
see chapter “6”.

102KNOWING YOUR CAR
HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING
The correct aiming of the headlights is important for the
comfort and safety of not only the driver but all other
road users. This is also covered by a specific rule of the
highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aimed to guarantee the
best visibility conditions for all drivers while travelling
with headlights on.
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the headlights prop-
erly adjusted.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its distri-
bution changes.
ANGLE COMPENSATION fig. 67
The car is fitted with an electric headlight alignment sys-
tem. This system is operational with the ignition key
turned to MAR and the dipped beam headlights on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This means
the headlight beam rises.
In this case, it is necessary to adjust the beams using but-
tons A and B.
The display provides a visual indication of the positions
during adjustment.Correct positions depending on the load
Position 0 – one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1 – five passengers.
Position 2 – five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load stowed
in the luggage compartment.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the lights properly
adjusted.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the country
where the vehicle was originally purchased. When trav-
elling in countries with opposite driving direction, to
avoid blinding the drivers on the other side of the road,
you need to cover the headlight areas depending on the
Highway code of the country you are travelling in.
ADAPTIVE LIGHTS (AFS – Adaptive Xenon Light)
This is a system combined with Xenon headlamps which
directs the main light beam and continuously and auto-
matically adapts it to the driving conditions round
bends/when cornering. The system directs the light beam
to light up the road in the best way, taking into account
the speed of the vehicle, the bend/corner angle and the
speed of steering.Activating/deactivating the system fig. 68
The adaptive lights are automatically activated when the
vehicle is started. In this situation the LED (amber) on
button A will remain off.
Press button A to deactivate the adaptive lights (if acti-
vated); they will be deactivated and the LED on button
A will come on constantly. Press AFS button again to turn
the adaptive lights on (LED off on the button).
In the event of a system failure, an indication is provided
on the instrument panel by the flashing of warning light
f
or the symbol
fappearing on the display along with a ded-
icated message (for versions/markets where provided).
fig. 68L0E0055m