2012 Lancia Delta ABS

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SAFETY171
KNEE BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 9
(for versions/markets where provided)
It consists of an instantly cushion housed into a special
compartment provided for the purpose under the lower
post guard at driver’s knee level, designed to give fur-
ther protection in the event of frontal impact.MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER FRONT
AIR BAG AND SIDE BAG
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
front seat, the passenger front and side airbags can be de-
activated.
The instrument panel warning light
“will stay on con-
stantly until the passenger front air bag and the Side Bag
are reactivated.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the passenger’s front air bag
and the Side Bag (for versions/markets where provided),
refer to paragraphs “Multifunction display” and “Recon-
figurable multifunction display” in chapter “1”.
SERIOUS DANGER: never place cradle
child seats facing backwards on the front
passenger’s seat of cars with active passen-
ger’s air bag. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Always deactivate the passenger air bag
when placing a child seat on the front seat. Move
the passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.
Even when this is not mandatory by law, the air
bag should be immediately reactivated when chil-
dren are no longer carried to ensure better protec-
tion for the adults.
fig. 9L0E0069m

180STARTING AND DRIVING
Never bump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill. This could
cause a flow of fuel into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❍drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
speed. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❍do not demand maximum performance for the first
few kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the
engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine com-
partment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turn-
ing off the engine serves absolutely no prac-
tical purpose, it wastes fuel and is damag-
ing especially to turbocharged engines.

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STARTING AND DRIVING185
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted with
a certified tow hook and an adequate electric system. In-
stallation should be carried out by specialised personnel
who will issue the required papers for travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear view mirrors as
specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are
harder to climb, braking spaces increase and overtaking
takes longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than
constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook reduces
the car’s loading capacity by the same amount. To make
sure the maximum towable weight is not exceeded (given
in the car registration document) account should be
taken of the fully laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific to each country
you are driving in, in the case of vehicles towing trailers.
In any case, the top speed must not exceed 100 km/h.
The ABS system with which the vehicle may
be equipped does not control the braking
system of the trailer. Take special care when
travelling on slippery surfaces.
Under no circumstances should the car brak-
ing system be modified to control the trailer
brake. The trailer braking system must be
fully independent of the car’s hydraulic system.

212IN AN EMERGENCY
SIDE LIGHTS/DAY LIGHTS
The side lights/day lights are LED-based.
Contact a Lancia dealership to have these lights replaced.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove the protective cover C-fig. 15;
❍press down near the bulb holder locking tabs (shown
in fig. 18 by the arrows) and simultaneously pull the
unit;
❍remove the bulb A and replace it;
❍refit the protective cover C.Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍work on the lens cover A-fig. 19 to compress catch B,
then pull the unit outwards;
❍turn the bulb holder C, anticlockwise, extract the
press-fitted bulb D and replace it;
❍refit the bulb holder C in the lens cover and turn it
clockwise;
❍refit the unit making sure that the internal clip B
clicks into place.
fig. 18L0E0157mfig. 19L0E0158m

IN AN EMERGENCY221
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Engine compartment fuse box fig. 39 and 40
A second fuse box is located on the right side of the en-
gine compartment, next to the battery. To access this fuse
box release the side tabs and remove cover L. The ID
number of the electrical component corresponding to
each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
fig. 39L0E0088mfig. 38aL0E0211m
If you need to wash the engine compartment,
take care not to directly hit the engine com-
partment fuse box with the jet of water.
Additional fuses (1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions)
On the 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions there are four addi-
tional fuses (fig. 38a) next to the dashboard junction unit.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE243
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHER FLUID
C-fig. 1-2-3-4
Remove the cap, using the special tab, to add fluid.
Use a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35, in the following concentrations:
❍30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 70% wa-
ter in summer.
❍50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 50% wa-
ter in winter.
At temperatures below −20 °C, use undiluted TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35 fluid.
Check level through the reservoir.
Close the cap by pressing the centre section.
Do not travel if the windscreen washer
reservoir is empty: using the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility.
Some commercial windscreen washer additives
are flammable. The engine compartment contains
hot parts which could start a fire if they come into
contact.
BRAKE FLUID D-fig. 1-2-3-4
Undo the cap and check that the liquid contained in the
reservoir is at the maximum level. The fluid level in the
reservoir must not exceed the MAX mark. If you need to
top up, you should use the brake fluid shown in the “Flu-
ids and lubricants” table (see chapter “6”).
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of the reservoir and the
surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that impurities do not enter the
reservoir when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated fil-
ter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs
moisture). For this reason, if the car is mainly used in ar-
eas with a high degree of atmospheric humidity, the fluid
should be replaced at more frequent intervals than spec-
ified in the “Scheduled Servicing Programme”.

57 –
8/10 –
6.0 –
3.1 2.65
3.5 3.0
1.99 1.8
–0.8
6–57 –
8/10 –
5,9 –
2.75 2.4
2.9 2.55
2.4 2.0
–0.8
6–
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS275
6
Unleaded petrol not less than
95 R.O.N (EN228 specifications)
Mixture of demineralised
water and PARAFLU
UP
in 50-50 proportion (▲)
SELENIA K P.E.
SELENIA WR P.E. (❍)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX ()
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE (❍)
TUTELA TOP 4
Water and liquid mixture
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
CAPACITIES
(▲) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUP
and 40% distilled water.
() 1.4 Turbo Jet 150 HP version
(❍) 1.4 Turbo Jet 120 HP and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions
1.4 Turbo Jet 1.4 Turbo MultiAir Recommended fuelslitres kg litres kg and original lubricants
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS:
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid reservoir:

57 –
8/10 –
7.1 –
4.3 3.6
4.9 4.1
1.87 (❍) 1.7 (❍)
3.1 () 2.7 ()
–0.8
6–Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of 50% demineralised water and
50% PARAFLU
UP(▲)
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE (❍)
TUTELA CAR MATRYX ()
TUTELA TOP 4
Water and liquid mixture
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
57 –
8/10 –
7.1 –
4.3 3.6
4.9 4.1
1.87 (❍) 1.7 (❍)
–0.8
6–
276TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(▲) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand
40% distilled water.
(❍) 1.6 Multijet and 2.0 Multijet versions
() 1.9 Twin Turbo Multijet version
1.6 Multijet 1.9 Twin Turbo Multijet Recommended fuels
2.0 Multijet and original lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:
Gearbox/differential casing:
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS:
Windscreen/rear window
washer fluid reservoir: