2012 Lancia Delta ABS

HOW TO RECOGNISE
GENUINE PARTS
Air cleaner
Genuine
Parts
Shock absorber
Genuine
Parts
Brake pads
Genuine
Parts
To recognise a Genuine Part,check that the component bears our brands, always clearly visible on Genuine Parts,
from the braking system to windscreen wipers, from shock absorbers to air cleaner.
AllGenuine Parts undergo strict controls, both during design and manufacturing stages,
by specialists using vanguard materials, to test the component reliability.
This to guarantee performance and safety for you and your passengers on board, for a long time.
Always ask for and make sure a Genuine Part has been used.

Lancia Code system failure (amber)
This warning light (or symbol on the display),
when on constantly with the ignition key
turned to MAR, indicates a possible failure (see
“Lancia Code system”).
If the
Ywarning light (or symbol in the display) is flash-
ing, this means that the vehicle is not protected by the en-
gine immobilizer device (see “Lancia Code system”).
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have all the keys pro-
grammed.
Alarm failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A failure in the alarm system is signalled by this warn-
ing light (or symbol in the display) switching on. Contact
a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Break in attempt
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on
when a break in attempt is detected. Contact a Lancia
Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message. ABS system failure (amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR–ON posi-
tion the warning light comes on but should go
out after a few seconds. The warning light will
light up when the system is either not working or not
available. Under these circumstances the braking system
will work as normal without the extra performance of-
fered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully and go to a Lancia Dealership as soon
as possible.The display will show a dedicated message.
Drive carefully and go to a Lancia Dealership as soon a
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Water in the diesel filter
(Multijet versions) (amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out af-
ter a few seconds. The warning light turns on when there
is water in the diesel filter. The display will show
a dedicated message.
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The presence of water in the supply circuit
may cause severe damage to the injection
system and irregular engine operation. If
warning light
clights up (on some versions with
the message on the display), go to a Lancia Deal-
ership as soon as possible to have the system bled.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears im-
mediately after refuelling: if this happens, switch
the engine off immediately and contact a Lancia
Dealership.
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fig. 46L0E0039mfig. 47L0E0040m
Only accessories with a maximum power of
180 W (maximum absorption 15 A) can be
connected to the socket.
POWER SOCKET (12 V)
(for versions/markets where provided)
Power socket A-fig. 46 is located on the centre tunnel and
is only operational when the ignition key is turned to
MAR. If a smokers kit is requested, the socket is replaced
by a cigar lighter.
On some versions an additional power socket B-fig. 46
is provided in the luggage compartment.CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel.
To turn the cigar lighter on, press button A-fig.47 with
the ignition in the MAR position.
After a few seconds the button goes back to its initial po-
sition and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always make sure the cigar lighter is
switched off.
IMPORTANT The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t touch it: risk of fire
and/or burning.

106KNOWING YOUR CAR
Under no circumstances should aftermarket
operations be carried out involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device). This could
negatively affect performance and safety, invali-
date the warranty, cause serious safety problems
and also result in vehicle non-compliance with
type-approval requirements.
Before servicing the car, switch off the engine
and remove the key from the ignition device
to activate the steering lock. This is espe-
cially important when the car wheels are not touch-
ing the ground. If this is not possible (e.g. if the key
must be kept in the MAR position or the engine must
be kept running), remove the electric power steering
system main fuse.
On some versions, with the CITY function
activated, the SPORT function is not avail-
able. To activate the SPORT function, deactivate
the CITY function and vice versa, because they are
reciprocally incompatible.REACTIVE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM (active shock
absorber system)
This system interacts with the Sport function (see “Sport
function” paragraph).
The SPORT button, fig. 67, allows you to choose between
two different driving settings depending on the route type
and on the road surface:
– with the button released: “normal” mode
– with the button pressed: “SPORT” mode.
fig. 67L0E0058m

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In “normal” operating mode, active shock absorbers ad-
just car suspensions, adapting them to the type of road
and to the driving stresses, improving driving comfort in
particular on rough terrain.
In “SPORT” operating mode, the letter “S” is lit up on
the instrument panel display. This function produces
a sports driving setting featuring greater responsiveness
during acceleration and a sports driving feeling with the
steering, as well as the regulation and distribution of the
damping at the shock absorbers guaranteeing greater ve-
hicle precision and reaction, whilst maintaining a good
level of comfort. The driver will notice that the vehicle
is more precise when cornering and quicker in changing
direction.
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.

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DEACTIVATING THE SYSTEM
Manual mode
The system can be deactivated by pressing button
A-fig. 68 in the dashboard. Confirmation that the system
has been switched off is given by the LED in the button
and the message 1-fig. 69 in the instrument panel display
going out.Automatic mode
The system can be switched off in automatic mode (there-
fore it must be activated again to use it). The driver is ad-
vised that the system has been turned off automatically
by three consecutive acoustic signals and the message
1 – fig. 69 in the instrument panel display after the fol-
lowing situations:
❍the driver does not keep their hands on the steering
wheel (indication 2-fig. 69 is shown on the instrument
panel and a buzzer sounds until the driver places their
hands back on the wheel. This is considered a dan-
gerous condition and the system is automatically de-
activated);
❍intervention of the vehicle safety systems (ABS, ESP,
ASR, DST and TTC);
❍the driver activates the sports driving setting pressing
the SPORT button (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
IMPORTANT The system cannot be activated if the dri-
ver has previously selected the sports driving mode. The
impossibility of using the system will be communicated
to the driver by three consecutive beeps and by the dis-
played message 1 in fig. 69.

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SYSTEM FAILURE
In the case of a malfunction, the system notifies the dri-
ver of the fault with message 3-fig. 69 in the instrument
panel display plus a buzzer.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The driving advisor is not capable of operation follow-
ing a malfunction of the following safety systems – ABS,
ESP, ASR, DST and TTC.
When the lane demarcation lines are not suf-
ficiently visible, covered or non-existent, the
driving advisor cannot help the driver and
the system will not be activated.The driving advisor is not an automatic dri-
ving system and does not replace the driver
in controlling the trajectory of the vehicle.
The driver is personally responsible for maintain-
ing a suitable level of attention to the traffic and
road conditions and for controlling the trajectory
of the vehicle safely.
The operation of the driving advisor can be adversely af-
fected by poor visibility conditions (fog, rain, snow), ex-
treme light conditions (glare of the sun, darkness), lack
of cleanliness or damage, even partial, to the windscreen
in the area behind the TV camera.
The area of the windscreen by the TV camera must not
be partly or totally obscured by objects (e.g. stickers, pro-
tective film, etc.).

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ADVANCED ESP SYSTEM
(ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM)
This is an electronic car stability control system in the
event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain directional
control.
The Advanced ESP system is therefore particularly use-
ful when road surface grip conditions change.
With the Advanced ESP system as well as the ASR (trac-
tion control with intervention on the brakes and the en-
gine) plus the HILL HOLDER (device for hill starts with-
out using the brakes) and also MSR (adjustment of engine
braking force with gear downshift), HBA (automatic in-
crease in braking pressure during emergency braking),
ABS (preventing the wheels from locking and slipping on
all road surfaces during sharp braking and DST (appli-
cation of force on the steering wheel for steering correc-
tion) functions are all available. SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warning light á
on the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car
is in critical stability and grip conditions.
Switching the system on
The Advanced ESP system comes on automatically when
the vehicle is started and cannot be turned off.
Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the Advanced ESP system will
be automatically switched off and warning light áwill
appear constantly in the instrument panel along with
a message on the reconfigurable multifunction display.
The LED on the ASR OFF button will also light up (see
“Instrument panel warning lights” chapter). In this case,
go to a Lancia Dealership.
The performance of the Advanced ESP sys-
tem should not encourage the driver to take
unnecessary risks. Your driving style must
always be suited to the road conditions, visibility
and traffic. The driver is ultimately responsible for
road safety.