2012 Lancia Delta weight

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SAFETY161
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all pas-
sengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries ac-
cording to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, a child’s head is proportionally
larger and heavier than the rest of the body, while mus-
cles and bone structure are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems are necessary which
are different from adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best child restraint system
are contained in the European Standard ECE-R44, which
enforces the use of restraint systems classified into five
groups:
Group 0 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
DANGER: Do not put cradle seats facing
backwards on the front seat if the front pas-
senger airbag is enabled. Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could cause fatal in-
juries to the baby. It is advisable always to
carry children on the rear seat which is the most
protected position in the event of an accident. Never
fit child seats systems on the front seat if the car
is provided with passenger’s air bag: as the airbag
could even cause fatal injury regardless of the
severity of the collision which caused its deploy-
ment. If necessary, children can stay on the front
seat, but only if the passenger’s airbag can be dis-
abled. In this case be sure to verify that the air bag
is actually deactivated, observing the “warning
light on the dashboard (see “Front air bag – pas-
senger side” in paragraph “Front air bags”). Move
the passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid
contact between the child seat and the dashboard.

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All child restraint devices must bear the certification data,
together with the control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the seat which must never be removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint
systems, children are considered as adults and wear the
seat belts normally. Lineaccessori Lancia includes child
seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended and have been specifi-
cally designed for Lancia cars.
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards on
a cradle seat, which, supporting the head, does not induce
stress on the neck in the event of sharp decelerations.
The cradle is restrained by the car seat belts, as shown
in fig. 4 and, in turn, it must restrain the child with its
own belts.
GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg of weight, children may be carried
facing forwards.
fig. 4L0E0272m

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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child
seats on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
X = no child seats may be fitted in the middle rear seat.
(*) The rear seat backrest must be in the vertical position.
Front Rear side Rear central
Group Weight groups passenger passenger passenger
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U (*) X
Group 1 9-18 kg U U (*) X
Group 2 15-25 kg U U (*) X
Group 3 22-36 kg U U (*) X
Versions with fixed rear seat excluded

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Versions with fixed rear seat only
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
Groups”.
X = no child seats may be fitted in the rear side seat (driver side).
Group Weight groups Front passenger Passenger Rear central Rear side
(passenger side) passenger passenger
(driver side)
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U U X
Group 1 9-18 kg U U U X
Group 2 15-25 kg U U U X
Group 3 22-36 kg U U U X

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“ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child re-
straint, a new European standardised system for carry-
ing children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted alongside a traditional re-
straint system. An example of a child seat is shown in fig.
5. The Universal Isofix child seat covers weight group 1.
Specific Isofix child seats cover the other weight groups.
These seats must be designed, tested and type-approved
specifically for this car (refer to the list of cars attached
to the child seat).
Due to its different anchoring system, the child seat must
be anchored to the dedicated lower metal rings A-fig. 6,
set between rear seat backrest and rear cushion. After re-
moving the rear parcel shelf, secure the upper belt (pro-
vided with the child’s seat) to ring (after having opened
the associated covering zip B-fig. 6) located in the rear
seat backrest. Remember that, in the case of Universal Isofix child seats,
you can use all those seats bearing the marking ECE
R44/03 Universal Isofix.
fig. 5L0E0065m

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix fas-
teners in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems which face forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper fastener), approved for
the weight group.
IL: suitable for special child restraint systems. Isofix type suitable and tested for this type of car.
X: Isofix position not suitable for Isofix child seats in this group of weight and/or class.
Weight group Child seat position Class Isofix size Rear side Isofix
position
Portable cradle Side F-G IL
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E IL
Facing backwards E IL
Group 0+ up to 13 kg Facing backwards D IL
Facing backwards C IL
Facing backwards D IL
Facing backwards C IL
Group 1: 9 to 18 kg Facing forwards B IUF
Facing forwards B1 IUF
Facing forwards A IUF

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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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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.