2015 Lancia Delta air condition

252MAINTENANCE AND CARE
BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the following:
❍atmospheric pollution;
❍ salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or hot humid cli-
mates);
❍ seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust and
sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by other cars is
also not to be underestimated.
On your car, Lancia has implemented the best manufac-
turing technologies to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion. These include:
❍
paint products and systems which give the car a spe-
cial resistance to corrosion and abrasion;
❍ use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets with high
resistance to corrosion;
❍ spraying the underbody, engine compartment, wheel
arch internal parts and other elements with highly pro-
tective wax-based products;
❍ spraying protective plastic materials in the most ex-
posed areas: underdoor, inner wing parts, edges, etc.;
❍ using “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation
and pockets of moisture from causing rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due
to rust of any original element of the structure or body-
work.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to the War-
ranty Booklet.
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❍wash the bodywork using a low pressure jet of water;
❍ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the
bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❍ rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or a
chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts with special care, such as the door
frames, bonnet and the headlight frames, where water may
stagnate more easily. The car should not be taken to a
closed area immediately, but left outside so that residual
water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun or with
the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way
as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees; the resinous sub-
stance that many species release give the paint a dull ap-
pearance and increase the possibility of triggering rust-
ing processes.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but
also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent
rust formation. Use only original paint products for touch-
ups (see “Bodywork paint identification plate” in the
“Technical specifications” chapter).
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists in washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the car is used. For example, in highly pol-
luted areas, or if the roads are spread with salt, it is ad-
visable to wash the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as follows:
❍
if taking your car through an automatic car wash, re-
move the aerial from the roof to avoid damaging it;
❍ in washing stations keep the steam jets/high pressure
washing nozzles at least 40 cm away from the body-
work to prevent damage. It should be remembered that
the build up of water can damage the car over a peri-
od of time;
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS275
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption values given in the table below are
determined on the basis of the type-approval tests laid
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring con-
sumption:
❍urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that sim-
ulates urban use of the car;
❍ extra-urban cycle: frequent accelerating in all gears,
simulating extra-urban use of the car; speed varies be-
tween 0 and 120 km/h;
❍ combined consumption: the weighting is around 37%
urban cycle and 63% extra-urban cycle. IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, weath-
er conditions, driving style, general conditions of the car,
trim level/equipment/accessories, climate control system
use, load, roof rack, other situations that affect air drag
may lead to different fuel consumption levels than those
measured.
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE (litres x 100 km)
1.6 Multijet 105 HP1.6 Multijet
120 HP
Urban5.55.6
Extra-urban3.73.8
Combined4.44.5
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