2012 Lancia Delta warning lights

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:exclusively refuel the car with un-
leaded petrol with a RON no lower than 95.
Diesel engines:refuel only with diesel fuel conform-
ing to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty due
to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines:make sure that the handbrake is en-
gaged, place the gear lever in neutral, fully depress the
clutch without depressing the accelerator, then turn the
ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the en-
gine has started.
Diesel engines:turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the
warning lights
Yandmto switch off; turn the ignition key
AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures
during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire
hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous
diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions
to ensure better respect for the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical ac-
cessories (that may gradually drain the battery), visit
aLancia Dealership. They can calculate the overall
electrical requirement and check that the car’s elec-
tric system can support the required load.
CODE CARD
Keep the card in a safe place, not in the car. We rec-
ommend that you always carry the electronic code pro-
vided on the CODE card with you, in case you need
to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that the
performance, safety features, environmental friendli-
ness and low running costs are unchanged over the
years.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information and warnings on the correct
use and maintenance of your car over time as well as
safe driving tips. Pay special attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection)
â(car safety).
Refer to the “Instrument panel warning lights” chapter in this
handbook if the message “See Handbook” appears on the dis-
play.
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version.
1. Diffuser for sending air to the side windows – 2. Adjustable and directable air diffuser – 3. Exterior lights control
lever – 4. Instrument panel – 5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever – 6. Adjustable
and directable air diffusers – 7. Hazard warning lights switch – 8. Front passenger air bag – 9. Glove compartment
10. Controls in the dashboard – 11. Climate control system controls – 12. Ignition key and starting device – 13. Dri-
ver’s air bag – 14. Driver’s knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) – 15. Steering wheel locking lever
16. Fuse box access flap – 17. Bonnet release lever.
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
Versions with multifunction display
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
D Rev counter
E Multifunction display
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only.
IMPORTANT The type and background colour of the instruments can vary between different versions.
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Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
D Rev counter
E Reconfigurable multifunction display.
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only.
IMPORTANT The type and background colour of the instruments can vary between different versions.
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR) fig. 2-3
Indicator A shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER fig. 2-3
The indicator D shows the engine revs.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 2-3
Indicator B shows the amount of fuel in the tank.
The
Kwarning light will switch on (together with a mes-
sage on the display) to indicate there are between 5 and
7 litres of fuel remaining.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic converter.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 2-3
Gauge C shows the temperature of the engine coolant and
indicates when the coolant temperature exceeds 50 °C.
The first reference remains on constantly to indicate that
the system is operating correctly. The
uwarning light
switches on (together with a message on the display) to
indicate that the temperature of the engine coolant has
increased significantly. In this event, stop the engine and
go to a Lancia Dealership.INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
General warnings
The warning lights switch on together with a dedicated
message and/or a buzzer where appropriate. These in-
dications are brief and precautionary and as such must
not be considered as exhaustive and/or an alternative to
the information contained in the Owner Handbook,
which you are recommended to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication.
Low brake fluid level (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position the
warning light switches on, but it will switch
off after a few seconds. The warning light
comes on when the level of the brake fluid in the reser-
voir falls below the minimum level due to a possible leak
in the circuit.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Handbrake on (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR position the warn-
ing light comes on but should go out after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is en-
gaged. If the car is moving the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travel-
ling, make sure that the handbrake is not engaged.
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If the xwarning lightturns on when travel-
ling (with the message on the display) stop
the car immediately and contact a Lancia
Dealership.
Brake pad wear (amber)
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the front brake pads show
signs of wear; under these circumstances have
them replaced as soon as possible. The display shows the
dedicated message.
IMPORTANT Because the car is equipped with a wear de-
tection system only for the front brake pads, when these
are replaced the rear brake pads should also be checked
for wear.
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Airbag failure (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out
after a few seconds. The warning light stays on
constantly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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If the ¬warning light does not come on
when the key is turned to MAR or if it stays
on with the car in motion (together with the
message on the display) there could be a fault in the
restraint systems; under these circumstances, the
air bags or pretensioners may not be deployed in
the event of an impact or, more rarely, they could
be deployed accidentally. Before continuing your
journey, contact a Lancia Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
The failure of warning light ¬is indicated
by warning light
“flashing for longer than
the usual four seconds, thus signalling that
the front passenger airbag is deactivated. In ad-
dition, the air bag system automatically disables
the air bags on the passenger side (both front and
side air bags). In this case, the warning light
¬
may not indicate failures in the retaining system.
Contact a Lancia Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
EBD failure (red)
If warning lightsxand>are on at the same
time with the engine running, this indicates
an EBD system failure or that the system is
not available. Early locking of the rear wheels
may occur in the event of sharp braking, pos-
sibly causing the car to swerve.
Drive very carefully to a Lancia Dealership to
have the system inspected immediately. The display will
show a dedicated message.
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Parking sensor fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on
when a fault is detected in the parking sensors. The dis-
play shows the dedicated message.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on
when a failure is detected in the T.P.M.S. system (where
provided). Should one or more wheels without a sensor
be fitted, the instrument panel warning light will come
on and stay on until the initial conditions are restored.
The display shows the dedicated message.
NOTE If one of the above mentioned faults occurs,
contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
AFS system failure
This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on
when a failure is detected in the AFS system (see “Head-
lights” paragraph in this chapter). The display shows the
dedicated message.
Steering corrector not available
This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on
when the steering corrector is not available. The display
will show a dedicated message.DPF (diesel particulate filter) cleaning
in progress (only Multijet versions
with DPF) (amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR–ON position
the warning light comes on but should go out after a few
seconds. The warning light turns on constantly when the
DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants
through the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on every time the DPF
is being regenerated, rather only when the driving con-
ditions are such that the driver needs to know it. To
switch the warning light off, the car must be kept mov-
ing until the regeneration process is completed.
As an average, the process lasts fifteen minutes. The best
conditions to complete the regeneration process are
reached driving the car at about 60 km/h with engine
speed over 2000 rpm. When this warning light switches
on, it does not indicate a car failure and thus it should not
be taken to a workshop. For versions/markets where pro-
vided, the display shows the dedicated message and the
warning light comes on.
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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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