2014 Lancia Delta ESP

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ASR SY STEM (Antislip Reg ulation)
This is integral to the ES P system and automaticall y in-
tervenes if one or both drive wheel s s lip, helping the dri-
ver to control the car. The action of the A SR system is par-
ticularly helpful in the following circum stances :
❍ slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to the
effect of dy namic load change s or excessive accelera-
tion;
❍ too much power tran smitted to the wheels . also in re-
lation to road surface condition s;
❍ acceleration on slippery , snowy or frozen road s urfaces;
❍ in the event of loss of grip on a wet s urface (aqua-
planing). M
SR SY STEM (eng ine drive reg ulation)
The MS R sys tem i s an integral part of the AS R, that in-
tervenes , if ther

e is a s udden change to a lower gear, res tor-
ing torque to the engine, thereb y preventing excessive dri-
ve at the drive wheels which, especially in poor grip con-
ditions , could lead to a lo ss in stability of the vehicle.
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TTCSYSTEM (Electronic self-lockin g differential)
THIS IS a system, which i s an integral part of the AS R,
that intervenes on entering bends giving drive torque to
the outer wheel and braking the inner wheel.
In this way the effect of a self-locking differential is s im-
ulated, increasing the sportine ss of the car and improv-
ing cornering. ABS

This system, which is an integral part of the braking sys-
tem, prevents one or more wheel s from locking and slip-
ping in all road surface conditions , irrespective of the in-
tens ity of the braking action, en suring that the vehicle can
be controlled even during emergenc y braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force Di stribution)
completes the system allowing the brake force to be di s-
tributed between the front and rear wheel s.
IMPORTANT To get the maximum efficienc y of the brak-
ing system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km i s need-
ed: during thi s period it is better to avoid sharp, r
epeat-
ed and prolonged braking.
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The following conditions ma y influence the performance
of the parking a ssistance system:
❍ Reduced sens or sens itivity and a reduction in the park-
ing assi stance system performance could be due to the
pres ence on the s urface of the s ensor of:
ice, snow, mud, thick paint.
❍ The sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle (echo
interference) due to mechanical interference s, for ex-
ample when was hing the vehicle, rain ( strong wind),
hail.
❍ The indications s ent b y the s ensor can als o be altered
b y the pres ence of ultras ound devices (e.g. pneumat-
ic brake systems or pneumatic drill s) near the car.
❍ The performance of the parking assi stance system could
be affected by the position of the s ensors, e.g. by alter-
ing attitude (due to wear of shock abs orbers and sus-
pens ion) or by changing ty res, overloading the car or set-
ting special attitudes that r

equire the car to be lowered.
Parking manoeuvres, however, are always
the driver’s responsibility. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make sure that no
people (especially children) or animals are in the
area concerned. Parking sensors are designed to as-
sist drivers: anyway, you must always pay the ut-
most attention during potentially dangerous ma-
noeuvres, even when these are carried out at a low
speed.
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The ultimate responsibility when parking,
however, always rests with the driver. Dur-
ing the entire manoeuvre it always necessary
to make sure that there are no people or animals in
the space.
Parking sensors are a driving aid for the dri-
ver, who should continuously pay attention
to all potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
at low speed: the Magic Parking system DOES NOT
adjust the vehicle speed in manoeuvres; the control
of the acceleration speed and braking remain the re-
sponsibility of the driver.
MAGIC PARKING
(for vers ions/markets , where provided)
The Magic Parking system notifies the driver of a free par-
allel parking space that is a suitable length for the vehi-
cle; it helps the driver when manoeuvring b y automati-
cally managing the movement of the steering wheel. During the manoeuvre the driver is
also assi sted by infor-
mation from the parking sens ors (4 front and 4 rear) which
provide further di stance information when approaching
obs tacles in front of and behind the vehicle.
When looking for a parking s pace it is helpful if the front
and rear sens ors are not activated, whils t during the ma-
noeuvre, the front and rear s ensors will be automatically
activated when revers e gear is engaged.
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Version with 8 sensors
On the version with 4 front sens ors and 4 rear s ensors, the
system is activated when revers e gear is engaged or by
pressing the button fig. 84. If there ha s been a reque st to
activate the Magic Parking function, the front and rear
s ens ors are not automaticall y activated during the search
for a parking space, but can be activated b y pre ssing the
s pecial button
tor by engaging revers e gear when the
s peed is below around 15 km/h.
When revers e gear is released, the front and rear s ensors
remain activated until a speed of around 15 km/h i s ex-
ceeded to allow the parking manoeuvre to be completed.
The system can als o be activated by pressing the button
tin the central panel: a warning light in the button
s witches on when the system is activated.
The sens ors are deactivated by pressing the button
tagain or when a speed of 15 km/h is exceeded: thewarning light in the button i
s off when the system is not
active.
When the s ensors are activated, the system starts to pro-
duce acous tic signals from the front or rear buzzers as s oon
a s an obs tacle is detected with the frequency increasing as
the obs tacle gets closer.
When the obs tacle is less than about 30 cm away , the
s ound becomes continuous. Depending on the po sition of
the obs tacle (in front or behind) the sound is emitted by
the corres ponding buzzers (front or rear). The obs tacle
clos est to the car is signalled.
The acoustic signal stops immediately if the distance of
the obs tacle incr

eases. The s ound cy cle remains constant
if the dis tance meas ured by the centre s ensors remains un-
changed, whils t if this s ituation occurs for the side sen-
s ors , the s ignal is interrupted after about 3 s econds (for
example, to prevent s ignals in the cas e of manoeuvres
alongs ide walls ).
fig. 84L0E0249m
The responsibility for parking and other dan-
gerous manoeuvres always and in every case
lies with the driver. While carrying out these ma-
noeuvres, always make sure that no people (espe-
cially children) or animals are in the area con-
cerned. Parking sensors are designed to assist dri-
vers: in all cases, you must always pay the utmost
attention during potentially dangerous manoeuvres,
even when these are carried out a low speed.
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SAFETY
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for complying with, and ensur-
ing that all the other occupants of the car also comply with,
the local laws in force in relation to the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts are also to be worn by pregnant women: the risk
of injury in the case of impact 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 under
the abdomen (see fig. 3). The best way to protect the un-
born child is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is
worn properly, it is more likely that the unborn child will
not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for any-
one, the key to making safety belts effective
is wearing
them properly.
For maximum protection, keep the backrest
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 wearing seat
belts will increase the risk of serious injury and even
death in the event of an accident.
fig. 3
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The belt must not be twisted. The upper part must pass
over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally. The low-
er part must fit over the pelvis (as shown in fig. 4) rather
than the abdomen of the passenger.
Never use devices (clips, clamps, etc.) to hold the seat belt
away from your body.
Removing or otherwise tampering with seat
belt and pretensioner components is strictly
prohibited. Any operations on these compo-
nents must be performed by qualified and autho-
rised technicians. Always go to a Lancia Dealer-
ship.
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car seat belts di-
rectly, fig. 8.In this case, the child restraint system is used only to po-
sition the child correctly with respect to the seat belts so
that the diagonal belt section crosses the child’s chest and
not the neck, and the lower part is snug on the pelvis,
not the abdomen.
The diagram is indicative and for fitting
purposes only. Refer to the instructions
which must be supplied with the child re-
straint system.
fig. 8
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, tow-
ing or coasting downhill. This could cause fu-
el to flow into the catalytic converter 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.ENGINE SWITCHING OFF
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a demanding drive, you should al-
low the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off
by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment 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 especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
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