2011 Lancia Delta sensor

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In the 1.4 Turbo Jet 150 HP version, pressing the SPORT
button, the turbocharger supercharging function (over-
boost) starts; considering the
position of the accelerator pedal and for a limited time,
the engine management control unit achieves maximum
pressure levels inside the turbocharger, with a consequent
increase in engine torque with respect to that which is
normally possible.
This function is particularly useful whenever maximum
performance is required for a short time (e.g. when over-
taking).
IMPORTANT During acceleration, when the SPORT
function is used the steering may shudder which is typi-
cal of a sports setting.
IMPORTANT The function is activated about 5 seconds
after the SPORT button is pressed.
System failure
In the event of a malfunction, the system notifies the dri-
ver of the fault via a dedicated message in the reconfig-
urable multifunction display instrument panel and the
amber
isymbol coming on.
In this case, go to a Lancia Dealership.
DRIVING ADVISOR
(Lane crossing warning )
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Driving Advisor is a warning system that notifies
the driver if he/she crosses the lane because he/she
has been distracted.A video sensor, fitted on the wind-
screen near the interior rear view mirror, detects the lane
demarcation lines and the position of the car in relation
to them.
IMPORTANT If the windscreen needs replacing on cars
fitted with a Driving Advisor system, it is advisable to go
to a Lancia Dealership. If the repair is being carried out
at a specialist window replacement centre, it is still nec-
essary to go to a Lancia Dealership to have the TV cam-
era calibrated.

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ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(for versions/markets where provided)
If, as a result of the automatic engine restarting, the dri-
ver does not carry out any action on the vehicle for over
3 minutes, the Start&Stop system stops the engine once
and for all, to prevent fuel consumption. In these cases,
the engine can be restarted only by using the ignition key.
NOTE In any case, it is possible to keep the engine run-
ning by deactivating the Start&Stop system.
OPERATING IRREGULARITIES
In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is de-
activated. The driver is informed about the failure
through the switching-on of the symbol Uon the in-
strument panel and – for some versions – through the
displaying of a message. In this case, go to a Lancia
Dealership.CAR INACTIVITY
In cases of car inactivity, special attention must be paid
due to the disconnection of the battery power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A-fig. 76 (by
pressing button B) from sensor C for monitoring the sta-
tus of the battery installed on the negative battery pole
D. This sensor should never be disconnected from the
pole except if the battery is replaced.
fig. 76L0E0191m
When replacing the battery, always contact
a Lancia Dealership. Replace the battery
using a new one of the same type (HEAVY
DUTY) and with the same specifications.

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Replacing the normal tyres with winter tyres
and vice versa requires the inspection of the
T.P.M.S., which should only be carried out
by a Lancia Dealership.
The T.P.M.S. requires the use of specific
equipment. Contact a Lancia Dealership to
find out which accessories are compatible
with the system (wheels, hub caps etc.). The use of
other accessories may affect the normal operation
of the system.
Tyre inflation pressure may vary according
to outdoor temperature. The TPMS system
may temporarily indicate insufficient pres-
sure. In this case, check the tyre pressures with the
tyres cold and, if necessary, pump them up.
If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, when
a tyre is removed, it is advisable to replace
the rubber gasket for the valve. Contact
a Lancia Dealership.
If the vehicle is fitted with a T.P.M.S., tyre
and wheel fitting/removal operations re-
quire specific precautions. To avoid damag-
ing or fitting the sensors incorrectly, tyre and wheel
fitting/removal operations should only be carried
out by specialists. Contact a Lancia Dealership.
Particularly strong radiofrequency interfer-
ence may cause the T.P.M.S. to function in-
correctly. This condition is indicated to the
driver by a warning light
nor symbol lighting up
on the display together with a dedicated message.
The message will disappear automatically as soon
as the interference ceases to disturb the system.

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Contact
a Lancia Dealership
Repair the damaged
wheel
Contact
a Lancia Dealership
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Contact
a Lancia Dealership
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NO
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(*) Given as an alternative in the Owner Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Lancia.
(**) Not cross-swapped (tyres must stay on the same side).
In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres:
Operation Sensor Fault indication Lancia Authorized
Services intervention
–
Replacing a wheel
with the spare wheel
Replacing the wheels
with winter tyres
Replacing the wheels
with winter tyres
Replacing wheels
with others of a different size (*)
Switching wheels
(front/rear) (**)

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PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets where provided)
The parking sensors are located on the rear bumper fig.
80 and their function is to inform the driver, through an
intermittent beeping, of the presence of obstacles behind
the car.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when the reverse
gear is engaged. As the obstacle behind the vehicle gets
closer to the car, the buzzer becomes more frequent.
fig. 80L0E0059m
BUZZER WARNING
When reverse gear is engaged and there is an obstacle be-
hind the car a buzzer is activated and the signal varies
as the distance of the obstacle from the bumper varies.
The beep frequency:
❍increases as the distance between the car and the ob-
stacle decreases;
❍becomes continuous when the distance between the
car and the obstacle is less than around 30 cm and
stops immediately if the distance increases;
❍is constant if the distance is unchanged.
Detection distances
Centre operating radius 140 cm
Side operating radius 60 cm
If several obstacles are detected by the sensors, only the
nearest one is considered.

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FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any faults in the parking sensor system are indicated,
when reverse gear is engaged, by the
èwarning light on
the instrument panel lighting up and a dedicated message
appearing in the multifunction display.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Sensor operation is automatically deactivated when the
trailer’s electric cable plug is fitted in the car’s tow hook
socket.
The sensors are automatically reactivated when the
trailer’s cable plug is removed.
For correct operation, sensors must always
be clean from mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be
careful not to scratch or damage the sensors
while cleaning them. Avoid using dry, rough or
hard cloths. The sensors should be washed using
clean water with the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. When using special washing equipment
such as high pressure jets or steam cleaning, clean
the sensors very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
GENERAL WARNINGS
❍When parking, watch out for obstacles that may
be above or under the sensors.
❍Sometimes, objects placed close to the car are not de-
tected and could therefore cause damage to the car
or be damaged themselves.
The following conditions may influence the performance
of the parking sensor system:
❍Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the
parking assistance system performance could be due
to the presence on the surface of the sensor of:
ice, snow, mud, thick paint.
❍The sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle (echo
interference) due to mechanical interferences, for ex-
ample when washing the vehicle, rain (strong wind),
hail.

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❍The indications sent by the sensor can also be altered
by the presence of ultrasonic devices (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills) near the car.
❍Parking sensor system performance can also be in-
fluenced by the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting (caused by wear
to the shock absorbers, suspension), or by overload-
ing the vehicle and carrying out specific tuning oper-
ations that require the vehicle to be lowered. Parking manoeuvres however are always
the driver’s responsibility. While manoeu-
vring, always make sure that no-one is in
the area concerned (especially children) or ani-
mals. The parking sensors are designed to assist
drivers: in any case, you must always pay the ut-
most attention during potentially dangerous ma-
noeuvres, even when carried out at low speed.

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The ultimate responsibility when parking,
however, always rests with the driver. Dur-
ing the entire manoeuvre it it always neces-
sary to make sure that there are no people or ani-
mals in the space.
Parking sensors are a driving aid for the
driver, who should continuously pay atten-
tion to all potentially dangerous manoeu-
vres, even at low speed: the Magic Parking system
DOES NOT adjust the vehicle speed in manoeu-
vres; the control of the acceleration speed and
braking remain the responsibility of the driver.
MAGIC PARKING
(for versions/markets where it provided)
The Magic Parking system notifies the driver of a free
parallel parking space that is a suitable length for the ve-
hicle; it helps the driver when manoeuvring by automat-
ically managing the movement of the steering wheel.During the manoeuvre the driver is also assisted by in-
formation from the parking sensors (4 front and 4 rear)
which provide further distance information when ap-
proaching obstacles in front of and behind the vehicle.
When looking for a parking space it is helpful if the front
and rear sensors are not activated, whilst during the ma-
noeuvre, the front and rear sensors will be automatically
activated when reverse gear is engaged.