Lancia DELTA. Service Manual - part 3

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TRIP COMPUTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Trip computer is used to display information on car
operation when the key is turned to MAR. This function
is composed of separate trips, called “Trip A” and “Trip
B” which can monitor the entire mission (journey) in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Both functions can be reset (reset means start of a new
journey). “Trip A” is used to display the figures relat-
ing to:
– Range
– Trip distance
– Average consumption
– Instantaneous consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).
– Trip A Reset

“Trip B” may be used to display the figures relating to:
– Distance travelled B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Trip time B (driving time).
– Trip B Reset

N.B. “Trip B” may be disabled (see “Activating Trip B”).
“Range” and “Instant consumption” parameters cannot
be reset.

Values displayed

Range
This indicates the approximate distance which can be trav-
elled with the amount of fuel present in the tank. The dis-
play will show the reading ‘----’ when the following events
take place:
– range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– in case of car parked with engine running for an ex-
tended period.

IMPORTANT The range can be affected by several fac-
tors: driving style (see “Driving style” in the “Starting and
driving” chapter), type of route (motorway, towns and
cities, mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use (load, tyre
pressures, etc.). Trip planning must therefore take the
above into account.

Distance travelled
This indicates the approximate distance covered from the
start of the new mission.

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Average fuel consumption
This value shows the approximate average fuel con-
sumption from the start of the new journey.

Instant fuel consumption
This indicates any change in fuel consumption. The val-
ue is constantly updated. The display will show “----” if
the car is parked with the engine running.

Average speed
This value shows the car’s average speed based on the
overall time elapsed since the start of the new journey.

Trip time
Time elapsed since the start of the new journey.

Trip Reset
This resets the Trip computer settings

TRIP control button fig. 11

The TRIP button is located on the right hand lever. With
the ignition key turned to MAR, this button allows you
to view the previously described parameters and also re-
set them to begin a new mission:
– brief press to access the various parameter displays;
– long press to reset and then start a new mission.

fig. 11

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New mission

This begins after a reset:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the rele-
vant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reach-
es 9999.9 km or when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes);
– after disconnection/reconnection of the battery.

IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A” details
are being displayed resets the information associated with
this function only.

IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B” details
are being displayed resets the information associated with
this function only.

Start of journey procedure

With the ignition key in the MAR position, reset by press-
ing the TRIP button and keeping it pressed for more than
2 seconds.

Trip Exit

You can automatically exit the TRIP function once all the
values have been displayed or by holding the SET but-
ton down for more than 1 second.

SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been attached near to or on
some of the components of your car. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken
with regard to that particular component.
A plate summarising these symbols can be found under
the bonnet.

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THE LANCIA CODE SYSTEM

This is an electronic engine locking system which increases
protection against attempted thefts of the car. It is auto-
matically activated when the ignition key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates
the signal emitted during ignition by an antenna built in-
to the ignition device. The signal is the “password”, dif-
ferent every time the car is started, through which the con-
trol unit recognises the key and enables starting.

OPERATION

Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key
to MAR, the Lancia CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the engine control unit to de-
activate the immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the control unit of the Lancia
CODE system has acknowledged the code received from
the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Lancia
CODE system deactivates the functions of the manage-
ment engine control unit.
If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition, the
Y warning light (or symbol in the display) comes on.

In this case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it
is  still locked, try again with the spare  set of keys. 
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.

IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must be
stored by the system control unit. To have new keys pro-
grammed (up to a maximum number of eight keys), con-
tact a Lancia Dealership and be ready to present all the
keys you have in your possession, the CODE card, a per-
sonal identity document and the car ownership documents.
The key codes not presented during the programming pro-
cedure will be deleted to ensure that any keys that are lost
or stolen cannot be used to start the engine.

Y warning light (or symbol in the display) 
switching on whilst driving

❍ If the Y warning light (or symbol in the display)

switches on, this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis test (caused, for example, by a voltage
drop).

❍ If the Y warning light (or symbol in the display) remains

on, contact a Lancia Dealership.

Violent shocks may damage the electronic
components inside the key.

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THE KEYS

CODE CARD (for versions/markets, where provided)

A CODE card , fig. 12, is provided together with the ve-
hicle keys. This must be presented to a Lancia Dealership
should you require any duplicate keys.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect efficiency of the
electronic devices contained inside the keys, they should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL 
(for versions/markets, where provided)

The key is provided with a metal insert A - fig. 13, which
operates:
❍ the ignition switch;
❍ the door locks;

fig. 12

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fig. 13

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The ignition key and the CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner when selling

the car.

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fig. 14

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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL fig. 14

The key is provided with a metal insert A, which operates:
❍ the ignition switch 
❍ the door locks
To open/close the metal insert, press button B.
Button 

Ë

remotely releases the doors locks.

In this case the timed lighting of interior courtesy lights
and double flashing of direction indicators (for ver-
sions/markets where provided) takes place. 
Pressing button 

Ë

for longer than 2 seconds: window 

opening.
Button 

Á

locks all the doors remotely.

In this case the interior roof lights switch off and the di-
rection indicators flash once.
Pressing button 

Á

for longer than 2 seconds: window clos-

ing.
If one or more door are open, the doors will not be locked.
Button 

R

is used to open the boot remotely. 

The opening of the tailgate is signalled by the direction in-
dicators flashing twice; when it is closed there is one flash
(only with the alarm on, for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
Button B activates power-assisted opening of metal in-
sert A. 
To reinsert the metal insert into the grip, hold down but-
ton B and turn the insert in the direction shown by the ar-
row until you hear it click into place. After locking, release
button B.

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must be pressed again. Only press button B -
fig. 11 when the key is away from the body,
particularly from your eyes and other objects

that may be damaged (e.g. clothing). Do not leave
the key unattended, to prevent people, especially
children, from inadvertently pressing the button.

Request for additional remote controls

The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporated
remote control. Should a new remote control be necessary,
contact a Lancia Dealership and be ready to present the
CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s
ownership documents.

Replacing the battery of a key with remote control
fig. 15

To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❍ press button A and bring the metal insert B to the open

position;

fig. 15

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Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be disposed of as specified
by law in special containers or taken to a

Lancia Dealership, which will take care of their dis-
posal.

❍ turn the screw C to : using a fine bit screwdriver;
❍ take out the battery case D and replace the battery E,

respecting its polarity;

❍ refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it by

turning the screw C to Á.

If the button for locking the doors 

Á

is acci-

dentally pressed from the inside, only the

doors opened for getting out of the car are released;
the tailgate remains locked. To realign the system
the locking/unlocking buttons 

Á

/

Ë

.

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fig. 16

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Changing the remote control cover fig. 16

Proceed as  shown in the figure to replace the remote 
control cover.

SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets where provided)

This safety device inhibits the operation of the interior
door handles and the door locking/unlocking button. We
recommend that you activate this device each time you
park your car.

Activating the device

The device engages on all the doors by quickly double-
pressing the 

Á

button on the key.

The activation of the device is indicated by three flashes
of the direction indicators and the flashing of the LED
on button A fig. 17. The device will not switch on if one
or more doors are not closed correctly.

fig. 17

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Deactivating the device

The device deactivates automatically by:
❍ opening the driver’s door using the metal insert;
❍ pressing the 

Ë

button on the remote control;

❍ turning the ignition key to the MAR position

Once the safe lock system is engaged, it is im-
possible to open the doors from inside the car.

Therefore, before getting out of the car check that
there is no one left on board. If the remote control
battery is flat, the device can only be disengaged by
using the metal insert in either of the door locks.

ALARM 

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The alarm, in addition to all the remote control functions
described previously, is controlled by the receiver located
under the dashboard near the fuse box. 

ALARM ACTIVATION

The alarm intervenes in the following cases:
❍ when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened ille-

gally (perimeter protection);

❍ when the ignition system is operated (ignition key

turned to MAR);

❍ cutting of the battery cables;
❍ movement inside the passenger compartment (volu-

metric protection);

❍ when the vehicle is lifted or tilted. 
Depending on the market, the activation of the alarm caus-
es the activation of the siren and the direction indicators
(for about 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and the number
of cycles depend on the sales market.
There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.
When this is reached the system returns to normal oper-
ation.
The volume sensing and anti-lift protection can be ex-
cluded by adjusting the dedicated control on the front roof
light (see “Volumetric/anti-lift protection”).

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IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser function is guar-
anteed by the Lancia CODE, which is automatically ac-
tivated when the ignition key is extracted from the starter
device.

TURNING THE ALARM ON

With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key
either turned to STOP or removed, point the key with the
remote control towards the vehicle and press and release
button 

Á

.

Excluding some markets, the system produces an acoustic
signal (beep) and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is preceded by a self-diag-
nosis stage: if a fault is detected, the system emits a new
acoustic signal together with the display of a message (see
“Panel warning lights” chapter). 
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing 

Ë

, check that

all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are closed correctly; then
switch the alarm back on by pressing 

Á

.

If a door or the bonnet is not properly shut, it will be ex-
cluded from the testing by the alarm system.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the doors,
bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a failure has oc-
curred in system operation. Contact a Lancia Dealership.

IMPORTANT Centrally locking the doors using the met-
al insert on the key does not activate the alarm.

IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet requirements
in various countries.

TURNING THE ALARM OFF

Press button 

Ë

on the key with the remote control. 

The following operations are performed (excluding some
markets):
❍ the direction indicators flash briefly twice;
❍ two brief acoustic signals are emitted (“BEEP”);
❍ the doors are unlocked.

IMPORTANT Activating the central opening using the
key’s metal insert does not turn the alarm off.

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VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION

To guarantee the correct operation of the protection sys-
tem it is advisable to shut all the side windows and the sun
roof (for versions/markets where provided).
If necessary, the function can be turned off (if, for exam-
ple, you are leaving an animal in the car) by pressing but-
ton A-fig. 18, located in the front courtesy light, before
activating the alarm itself.
When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED
on the button flashing for several seconds. Any disabling
of the volume sensing/anti-lift protection must be repeat-
ed each time the instrument panel is switched off.

BREAK IN ATTEMPT INDICATION

Any break in attempt is indicated by the 

Y

warning light

(or symbol in the display) lighting up, together with a mes-
sage shown in the display (see “Instrument panel warn-
ing lights” paragraph).

DISABLING THE ALARM

To turn the alarm off completely (for example, if the ve-
hicle is not being used for a long time) the vehicle must be
closed by turning the metal insert in the key in the lock
without using the remote control.

IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote
control runs out or the system fails, the alarm can be
switched off by placing the key in the ignition switch and
turning it to MAR.

fig. 18

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IGNITION SWITCH

The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 19:
❍ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering locked.

Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, central door
locking system, etc.) can operate.

❍ MAR: driving position. All electrical devices can op-

erate.

❍ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that re-
quires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the
engine does not start, before the starting operation can be
repeated.

STEERING LOCK

Activation

When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.

Disengagement

Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.

IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.: wheels
turned) the effort required to move the steering wheel and
disengage the steering lock may be increased.

fig. 19

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Never remove the key while the car is mov-
ing. The steering wheel will lock as soon as
it is turned. This holds true for cars being

towed as well. Under no circumstances should af-
termarket operations be carried out involving steer-
ing system or steering column modifications (e.g.
installation of anti-theft device). This could nega-
tively affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty, cause serious safety problems and also
result in vehicle non-compliance with type-ap-
proval requirements.

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SEATS

FRONT SEATS fig. 20

Longitudinal adjustment 

Lift the lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards:
in the driving position your arms should rest on the rim
of the steering wheel.

Backrest angle adjustment 

Turn knob B.

All adjustments on the front and rear seats
must be made with the car stationary. 

After releasing the adjustment levers always
check that the seat is locked into place by try-
ing to move it back and forth. If the seat is not

locked into place, it may unexpectedly slide and
cause the driver to lose control of the car.

fig. 20

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Height adjustment 

Operate lever C to raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion to improve comfort.

Lumbar adjustment (driver’s seat)

The position of the back against the seat backrest is ad-
justed by turning knob D.

FRONT SEATS WITH ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT
fig. 21 (for versions/markets where provided

The adjustment is possible with the ignition key to MAR
or for up to 1 minute with the ignition key turned to OFF
or extracted.
When the front doors are opened the seat on the side of
the door that has been opened can be moved for about 3
minutes or until the door is closed.

The controls for seat adjustment are:

Multifunction control A:
❍ seat height adjustment;
❍ lengthwise seat movement.

Multifunction control B:
❍ backrest angle adjustment;
❍ backrest lumbar adjustment.

Seat heating (for versions/markets, where provided)

With the key turned to MAR, press buttons 

C

to switch

the function on/off. 
When the function is enabled, the LED on the button turns
on.

fig. 21

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REAR SEATS

Backrest angle adjustment
Lift lever A - fig. 22 (one on each side) for backrest an-
gle adjustment, for the left or right part of the backrest re-
spectively (to facilitate this operation, slightly move the
seat forwards using lever B).

Rear seat movement 
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The rear seats can be moved backwards and forwards (by
80 mm). To move the seats backwards or forwards oper-
ate the levers B (one on each side).

fig. 22

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“Fixed” type rear seats 
(for versions/markets, where provided)

In some versions, rear seats are “fixed” type and the back-
rest angle adjustment is possible if the luggage compart-
ment is extended. Use lever A-fig. 23 (one each side) for
backrest angle adjustment.

When repositioning the rear backrest dur-
ing its movement, check that it has been at-
tached correctly, grasping the backrest at the

top and shaking it.

fig. 23

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Before tilting the backrests, make sure that the
seat belts are fully stretched, without any
twisting.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are height adjustable; operate as follows.
❍ Upwards adjustment: lift the head restraint until it

locks.

❍ Downward adjustment, press the button A and lower

the head restraint.

fig. 24

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To extract the rear head restraints press buttons B and C
at the side of the two supports simultaneously and lift them
out upwards.

IMPORTANT When the rear seats are in use, the head
restraints must always be in the position of use.

All adjustments must be carried out only with
the vehicle stationary and engine off. Head
restraints must be adjusted so that the head,

rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly. To make the
best use of the head restraint’s protective action, ad-
just the backrest so that your torso is upright and
keep your head as close as possible to the head re-
straint.

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 24
(for versions/markets, where provided)

Depending on the versions, rear head restraints can be
“fixed” or height-adjustable type. 

Height-adjustable head restraint:
❍ Upwards adjustment: press button B and lift the head

restraint until it locks.

❍ Downward adjustment, press button B and lower the

head restraint.

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