2012 Lancia Delta headlights

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KNOWING YOUR CAR103
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. 64
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.
fig. 64L0E0054m

104KNOWING YOUR CAR
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. 65
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. 65L0E0055m

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STARTING AND DRIVING183
FUEL SAVINGS
Here are some useful tips to save fuel and minimise harm-
ful emissions of CO
2and other pollutants (nitric oxides,
unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts etc…).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of the
car (especially when driving in town) and its ride greatly
affects consumption and stability.Accessories installed on longitudinal bars
Remove accessories like: roof racks, ski racks, luggage
container, etc. from the roof if they are no longer used.
These accessories lower air penetration and adversely af-
fect consumption levels. When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer if possible.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed.
The heated rear window, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount
of energy, therefore a higher requirement of current in-
volves an increase of fuel consumption (up to +25%
in the urban cycle).
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption (on av-
erage up to +20%). If the temperature outside permits,
try and use the air vents.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may ad-
versely affect air drag and fuel consumption levels.

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Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure;
if they break, glass fragments may be dis-
persed.IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface might be
slightly misted: this should not be considered irregular
rather a natural phenomenon due to low temperature and
the air humidity level. Misting will disappear as soon as
the headlights are turned on. The presence of drops in-
side the headlights indicates infiltration of water. Contact
a Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or after
heavy rain or after washing, the surface of headlights or
rear lights, may steam up and/or form drops of conden-
sation on the inside. This is a natural phenomenon due
to the difference in temperature and humidity between the
inside and the outside of the glass which does not indicate
a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of
lighting devices. The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from the centre of the dif-
fuser, extending progressively towards the edges.
When handling halogen bulbs, only touch the
metal part. If the transparent bulb is touched
with the fingers, its lighting intensity is re-
duced and life of the bulb may be compromised. In
the event of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and leave it to dry.
Where possible, it is advisable to have bulbs
changed at a Lancia Dealership. Proper op-
eration and orientation of the external lights
are essential for driving safety and complying
with the law.

210IN AN EMERGENCY
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 15
These contain the bulbs for the dipped beams, main
beams and direction indicators. The bulbs are arranged
as follows:
A. Main beam headlights:
B. Dipped beam headlights;
C. Direction indicators DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulbs
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove the protective cover B-fig. 15;
❍release the bulb holder clip A-fig. 16;
❍disconnect the electrical connector B;
❍remove the bulb C and replace it;
❍fit the new bulb, ensuring that the outline of the metal
part coincides with the splining on the curve of the
headlight. Then reconnect the electrical connector B
and reattach the bulb holding clip A;
❍refit the protective cover B-fig. 15.
fig. 15L0E0154mfig. 16L0E0155m

IN AN EMERGENCY211
4
With gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
(for versions/markets where provided)
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulbs
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove the protective cover A-fig. 15;
❍release the bulb holder clip A-fig. 17;
❍disconnect the electrical connector B;
❍remove the bulb C and replace it;
❍fit the new bulb, ensuring that the outline of the metal
part coincides with the splining on the curve of the
headlight. Then reconnect the electrical connector B
and reattach the bulb holding clip A;
❍refit the protective cover A-fig. 15.
fig. 17L0E0156m
Due to the high power supply voltage, gas
discharge bulbs (Xenon) should only be re-
placed by specialised personnel: danger of
death! Go to a Lancia Dealership.
With gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
(for versions/markets where provided)
Due to the high power supply voltage, gas
discharge bulbs (Xenon) should only be re-
placed by specialised personnel: danger of
death! Go to a Lancia Dealership.

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4
FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
F12
F12
F13
F13
F31
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38
F39
F40
F417.5
15
7.5
15
5
20
20
5
20
7.5
10
10
30
7.538
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
USERS FUSE AMPS FIGURE
Right dipped beam headlight
Right dipped beam headlight (Xenon gas discharge bulb)
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector
Left dipped beam headlight (Xenon gas discharge bulb)
Climate control system fan relay coil, body computer
Left rear window winder
Right rear window winder
Reversing lights, engine compartment junction unit relay coils,
brake light pedal control (normally closed contact),
water in diesel sensor, air flow meter/control on clutch pedal
and brake servo pressure sensor (1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions)
Central locking system control unit, fuel flap,
dead lock, tailgate release
Third brake light, instrument panel, Adaptive Headlights Node
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions excluded), control unit on left hand
gas discharge headlight (1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions excluded)
Front roof lights, rear central roof light, driver side and passenger side sun
visor lights, luggage compartment roof light, glove compartment courtesy
light (Platinum trim level with optional sun roof - excluding MultiAir version)
Radio wiring/Radio/Radio Navigator (excluding MultiAir versions),
Blue&Me
TMNode, alarm siren, alarm system on roof light, climate control
unit, tyre pressure monitoring system control unit, diagnosis socket connector,
rear roof lights, voltage stabiliser (MultiAir versions without optional HI-FI)
Heated rear window
Electric door mirror demisters, demisters on windscreen jets

IN AN EMERGENCY225
4
38a
38a
38a
38a
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
2
42
42
42
42
42
42(P038)
(P036)
(P037)
(P039)
F08
F09
F10
F14
F15
F19
F30
F85
F87
F1
F2
F3
F6
F4
F4
F510
5
5
5
40
30
15
15
30
7.5
15
15
5
30
30
10
10
15
20
10
USERS FUSE AMPS FIGURE
Car Radio / Radio Navigator
DRLs/Left side light
DRLs/Right side light
Adaptive Headlamps Node/Control units on right
and left hand gas discharge headlights
Climate control fan
Headlight washer pump
Horns
Main beam headlights
PTC1 additional heater
Air conditioning compressor
Fog/cornering lights
Fuel pump
Battery charge status sensor (1.4 Turbo Multi Air version)
Right front seat adjustment node
Left front seat adjustment node
Left front seat heating
Right front seat heating
Audio Hi-Fi control unit (1.4 Turbo Multi Air version excluded)
Voltage stabiliser (1.4 Turbo Multi Air version with HI-FI option)
BASSBOX speaker
(HI-FI system, 1.4 Turbo Multi Air version excluded)