2013 Lancia Delta pretensioner

12KNOWING YOUR CAR
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
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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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SAFETY155
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Seat belts ...................................................................... 156
S.B.R. system ................................................................ 157
Pretensioners ................................................................ 158
Carrying children safely ................................................ 161
“Isofix” child restraint assembly setup .......................... 166
Front air bags ............................................................... 169
Side air bags (Side bag – Window bag) ......................... 172

158SAFETY
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of seat belts, the car is fitted
with pretensioners which, in the event of a violent frontal
impact, rewind the belt a few centimetres ensuring that
it adheres perfectly to the occupant before the restrain-
ing action begins. The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back
up even when is guided it manually.
This car is equipped with a second pretensioner (in the
kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by the short-
ening of the metal cable.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it tight to the chest and pelvis.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced during the
activation of the pretensioner which is not in harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard. The pretensioner does
not require any maintenance or lubrication. Anything
that modifies its original conditions invalidates its effi-
ciency. If unusual natural events (e.g. floods, sea storms,
etc.) have caused the device to be contaminated by wa-
ter and mud, it must be replaced.
The pretensioner can only be used once. Go
to a Lancia Dealership to have it replaced
after it has been deployed. The device expiry
date is shown on the label on the edge of the door
panel: contact a Lancia Dealership when this date
approaches.
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100 °C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the pre-
tensioners may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vibrations caused
by irregularities of the road surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia Dealer-
ship for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt reels con-
tain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such
a way as to dose the force acting on the chest and shoul-
ders during the belt restraining action in the event of front
collisions.

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SAFETY159
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and have all car passengers
follow) any local regulations in force concerning the use
of seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts before starting.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers: the
risk of injury in the case of accident is greatly reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower part of the belt
very low down so that it passes over the pelvis and un-
der the abdomen (see fig. 3).
fig. 3L0E0063m
For maximum safety, keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your chest
and pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts on both the
front and the rear seats. Travelling without wear-
ing seat belts will increase the risk of serious in-
jury and even death in the event of an accident.
Under no circumstances should the components of
the seat belts and pretensioners be tampered with
or removed. Any operations must be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel only. Always go
to a Lancia Dealership.

160SAFETY
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The upper
part must pass over the shoulder and cross the chest di-
agonally. The lower part must adhere to the pelvis (as
shown in fig. 3) rather than the abdomen of the passen-
ger. Never use devices (clips, pegs, etc.) to hold the seat
belt away from the body.
IMPORTANT Each seat belt must be used by only one
person. Never travel with a child sitting on the passen-
ger’s lap and a single belt to protect them both. Do not
fasten other objects to the body.
If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress,
for example after an accident, it should be
changed completely together with the an-
chors, anchor fastening screws and the preten-
sioner. In fact, even if the belt has no visible defects,
it could have lost its resilience.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions, observe
the following:
❍always make sure the belt is well stretched and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without ob-
structions;
❍replace the belt after an accident of a certain severity
even if it does not appear to be damaged. Always re-
place the belt if the pretensioners were deployed;
❍to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and mild
soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade. Never use
strong detergents, bleach, paints or any other sub-
stance which could damage the belt fibres;
❍prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct op-
eration is only guaranteed if water does not get inside;
❍replace the seat belt when it demonstrates significant
wear or cuts.

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SAFETY173
IMPORTANT The front and /or side air bags may acti-
vate in the event of sharp knocks to the underbody of
the vehicle (e.g. impact with steps, pavements, potholes
or road bumps etc.).
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the air bags are deployed. The dust is harmless and
does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore, the
surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the car
may be covered with dusty residue. This dust can irri-
tate skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in the
event of exposure. The expiration date of the explosive
charge and the coil contact wire are shown on a specific
label on the door edge. When these expiry dates are get-
ting close, they should be replaced at a Lancia Dealership.IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags and front side
bags are deployed according to different logics on the basis
of the type of collision. Non-deployment of one of the devices
does not necessarily indicate a system malfunction.
Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the
door, on the windows and on the window bag
area to avoid injuries during inflation. Never
lean your head, arms or elbows out of the window.
IMPORTANT Should an accident occur activating any of
the safety devices, take the car to a Lancia Dealership to
have the activated devices replaced and the system
checked.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement must only be
carried out at a Lancia Dealership. If you are having the
car scrapped, have the air bag system deactivated at a
Lancia Dealership first. If the car changes ownership, the
new owner must be informed of the method of using air
bags and the above warnings and also be given this
“Owner Handbook”.

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SAFETY175
With ignition key inserted, on MAR, even if
the engine is off, the air bags can activate
with the car stopped, if it is hit by another
vehicle. For this reason, children must never sit on
the front seat, even if the car is not moving. We re-
mind you that if the key is inserted and turned to
STOP, no safety device (air bag or pretensioner) is
activated following a collision; non-deployment in
such cases is consequently not the sign of a fault.
When the key is turned to MAR, the warn-
ing light “turns on, flashing for a few sec-
onds, to remind you that the passenger air
bag will activate in the event of a collision, then it
turns off.
Do not wash the seats with pressurized wa-
ter jets or steam (manually or at automatic
washing stations).
The front air bags deploy in the event of more
severe collisions than those required for de-
ploying the pretensioners. For collisions in
the range between the two activation thresholds,
pretensioner activation alone is normal.
Do not hook rigid objects to clothes hangers
and support handles.
The airbag does not replace seat belts; it in-
creases their effectiveness. Furthermore,
since front air bags are not deployed in low
speed collisions, side collisions, rear-end shunts or
roll-overs, the passengers are only protected by the
seat belts which must be fastened at all times.

LIST OF CONTENTS289
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Lancia CODE (system) ....... 41
Lane maintenance assistance
system (Driving Advisor) ...108
Magic Parking ....................136
Main beam headlights
(control) ............................ 67
– bulb replacement ............211
Manual climate
control system ................... 57
Manual gearbox (use) .........182
Mirrors ................................ 54
MSR system ........................116
Number plate lights
(bulb replacement) ............214
On-board instruments ......... 9
Paint ..................................254
Parking sensors ...................133
– Assisted parking
(Magic Parking) .............136
Performance .......................272
Power socket ....................... 83
Preparation for Isofix
child seat ...........................166
Pretensioners ......................158
Protecting the environment .. 154
Radio transmitters
and mobile phones ............151
Radio wiring system ............150
Rain sensor ......................... 70
Raising the car ....................227 Glove compartment ....... 79-82
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) ... 26
Handbrake .........................181
Hazard lights ...................... 77
Headlights ..........................103
Headrests ............................ 53
Hill Holder (system) ...........115
Identification data ..............258
Ignition switch .................... 49
In an emergency ..................189
Instrument panel and
instruments ....................... 9
Interior fittings .................... 79
Interiors ..............................256
Keys ................................... 42