2015 Lancia Delta brake fluid

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SPEEDOMETER (S PEED INDICATOR)
Indicator A s hows the s peed of the car.
REV COUNTER
Indicator D s hows the engine revs .
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
Indicator B shows the amount of fuel in the tank.
The
Kwarning light will switch on (together with a me s-
s age on the dis play) to indicate there are between 5 and
7 litres of fuel remaining.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almo st empty : any gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catal ytic converter.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
G auge C s hows the temperature of the engine coolant and
indicates when the coolant temperature exceed s 50°C. The
firs t reference remains on constantly to indicate that the
system is operating correctly . The
uwarning light switch-
e s on (together with a me ssage on the display) to indi-
cate that the temperature of the engine coolant ha s in-
creas ed significantly . In this event, s top the engine and
go to a Lancia Dealers hip. INS
TRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
Important information
The warning lights s witch on together with a dedicated
message and/or a buzzer where appropriate. The se indi-
cations are precautionary and as s uch mus t not be con-
s idered a s exhaus tive and/or alternative to the informa-
tion contained in the Owner Handbook, which y ou are ad-
vis ed to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the in-
formation in thi s chapter in the event of a failure indica-
tion.
Low brake fluid level (red)Turning the key to the MAR pos ition illumi-
nates the warning light, but it s hould switch off
after a few s econds. The warning light switches
on when the brake fluid in the re servoir falls below the
minimum level, po ssibly due to a leak in the cir

cuit. The
dis play shows the dedicated message.
Handbrake on (red)
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switch-
e s on but it s hould switch off after a few seconds . The
warning light s witches on when the handbrake i s engaged.
If the car is moving the buzzer will al so sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turn s on when travel-
ling, check that the handbrake i s not engaged.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Years
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary;
check “Fix&Go Automatic” kit recharge expiry date
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
oddment compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, screen washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management
system operation; emissions and, for versions/markets,
where provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, rigid and flexible pipes
(exhaust–fuel system–braking system),
rubber elements (boots, hoses, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and
adjust jets, if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
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(1) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions a\
nd is signalled by the warning light or message
in the instrument panel. Anyway, it must never exceed 2 years.
If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and\
filter every year.
(2) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 y ears.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long peri\
ods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 k m. Regardless of the mileage,
the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(3) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(4) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
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❍) Recommended operations.
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Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Years
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required
Visual inspection of condition and wear of front disc brake
pads and operation of pad wear indicator
Visual inspection of condition and wear
of rear disc brake pads
Visual inspection of condition and tensioning of accessory
drive belt(s) (for versions without automatic tensioner only)
Replace engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF) (1)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (2)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (2)
Replace fuel filter (3)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (4)
Replace brake fluid
Passenger compartment filter replacement (4)
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 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 CAR
Should 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.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHER FLUID
C - fig. 1
Remove the cap, operating on the special tab, to add fluid.
Use a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35 fluid, in the following concentrations:
❍30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 70% wa-
ter in summer.
❍ 50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 50% wa-
ter in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use undiluted
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid.
Check fluid level through the reservoir.
Close the plug by pressing the centre section.
Do not travel with the windscreen washer
fluid reservoir empty: the windscreen wash-
er is essential for improving visibility.
Some commercial windscreen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment contains hot
parts which could cause a fire if they come into con-
tact with these additives.
BRAKE FLUID D - Fig. 1
Undo the plug and check that the liquid contained in the
reservoir is at the maximum level. The fluid level in the
reservoir must not exceed the MAX mark. If you need to
top up, you should use the brake fluid shown in the “Flu-
ids and lubricants” table (see chapter “6”).
NOTE Carefully clean the plug of the reservoir and the
surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that impurities do not enter the
reservoir when the plug is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated filter
with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs
moisture). For this reason, if the car is mainly used in ar-
eas with a high degree of atmospheric humidity, the flu-
id should be replaced at more frequent intervals than spec-
ified in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
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Prevent brake fluid which is highly corrosive
from coming into contact with painted parts.
Should this occur, immediately wash with
water.
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corro-
sive. In the event of accidental contact, im-
mediately wash the affected parts with wa-
ter and mild soap. Then rinse thoroughly. In case of
swallowing immediately call a doctor.
The πsymbol, on the container, indicates a
synthetic brake fluid, which is different from
a mineral fluid. Use of a mineral type fluid
will damage the special rubber seals of the braking
system beyond repair.
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTER
For filter replacement, contact a Lancia Dealership.
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel supply system rub-
ber hoses are concerned, follow the “Scheduled Servic-
ing Plan” in this chapter carefully.
Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in
the system may cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful checking is therefore neces-
sary.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WIPER
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special products;
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn.
In any case, it is advisable to replace them approximate-
ly once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❍make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the
windscreen in case of sub-zero temperatures. Use a de-
icing product to release it if required;
❍ remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents effort from the motor
and overheating;
❍ do not operate the windscreen and the rear window
wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn windscreen wiper blades
is a serious hazard, because visibility is re-
duced in bad weather conditions.
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