2014 Lancia Delta Owner handbook (in English)

IN AN EMERGENCY
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LIFTING THE CARIf the car is to be lifted, go to a Lancia Dealership which
is equipped with arm hoists or workshop lifts.
IMPORTANT Be careful when positioning the arm of the
lift for versions with side skirts.
TOWING THE CARThe tow hook, which is provided with the car, is housed
in the tool box, under the luggage compartment mat.
FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 44-45
Proceed as follows:
❍release cap A;
❍take the tow ring B from its housing in the tool box;
❍screw the ring onto the rear or front threaded pin.
fig. 44
L0E0297m
fig. 45
L0E0091m
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When towing, remember that without the help
of the brake servo and electric power steer-
ing, a greater effort is required on the pedal
and steering wheel. Do not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky movements. During towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not damage any
components it is touching. When towing the car, it
is compulsory to respect specific highway code reg-
ulations relating to the tow hook and procedures for
towing on the road. Do not start the engine while
towing the car. Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure that the
ring is securely fastened before towing the car.
The front and rear tow hooks must only be
used for emergency situations on the road.
The car may be towed for short distances
when a dedicated device is used in compliance with
the Highway Code (rigid bar), and in order to move
the vehicle on the road in preparation for towing
or transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks
MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for towing oper-
ations using cables or other non-rigid devices. Re-
specting the above conditions, towing must take
place with two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the same centre
line.
Before towing, turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP without removing it. The
steering column will automatically lock when
the key is removed and the wheels cannot be steered.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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Scheduled servicing ..................................................................234
Scheduled servicing plan ..........................................................235
Periodic checks.........................................................................237
Demanding use of the car..........................................................237
Checking levels ........................................................................239
Air cleaner/Pollen filter/Diesel filter..........................................243
Battery .....................................................................................244
Wheels and tyres ......................................................................247
Rubber hoses ............................................................................249
Windscreen/rear window wiper .................................................249
Bodywork ................................................................................252
Interiors ...................................................................................256
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SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life for
the car under the best conditions.
This is why Lancia has planned a series of checks and
maintenance operations every 35,000 km.
It is however important to remember that scheduled ser-
vicing does not completely cover all the car’s requirements
- also in the initial period before 35,000 km service and
later, between one service and another, ordinary care is
still required such as for example routine check and top-
ping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure check, etc.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing is required by the Man-
ufacturer. Failure to carry them out may invalidate thewarranty.Scheduled Services are offered by all Lancia Dealerships
according to a set time schedule.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones sched-
uled, the need arises for further replacements or repairs,
these may only be carried out with the express agreement
of the Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact a Lancia Deal-
ership in the event of any minor operating faults, with-
out waiting for the next service.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the in-
terval between services should be reduced.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)Check windscreen wiper/washer operationCheck the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads andbrake pad wear indicator operationCheck rear disc brake pad liner condition and wear
Visually inspect condition of: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel supply system - brakes), rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if requiredCheck tension of accessory drive belts and adjust, if necessary Check exhaust emissions/fumes21 42 63 84 105
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Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)Check battery charge status and recharge if necessaryReplace accessory drive belt(s)Replace toothed timing drive belt (*) Replace fuel filterReplace air cleaner cartridgeChange engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)Change engine oil and oil filter (versions with DPF) (**) Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions, it is signalled
by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel and must never exceed 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top up the following:
❍engine coolant fluid level;
❍brake fluid level;
❍windscreen washer fluid level;
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lighting system (headlights, direction in-
dicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen/rear window wiper/wash-
er system, position and wear of windscreen/rear win-
dow wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CARShould the prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially demanding conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-
zero temperatures;
❍engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or prolonged inactivity;
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The following checks must be carried out more often than
indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❍check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❍check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages;
❍visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply system
- brakes) rubber elements (boots – hoses - bushes, etc.);
❍check battery charge and fluid level (electrolyte);
❍visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belts;
❍check air cleaner and replace it, if required. 238
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