Snow Chains; Storing The Car - Lancia Delta Owner's Handbook Manual

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SNOW CHAINS

The use of snow chains should be in compliance with lo-
cal regulations.
Snow chains may be applied only to the front wheel tyres
(drive wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the first few metres
have been driven.
IMPORTANT The spare wheel cannot be fitted with snow
chains. If the front tyre has a puncture, replace a rear wheel
with the spare wheel and move the rear wheel to the front
axle. This way, having two standard size wheels on the
front axle, is it possible to fit the chains.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are
fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes,
steps and pavements and avoid also driving
for long distances on roads not covered with snow
to avoid damaging the car and the roadbed.
STARTING UP AND DRIVING
EXTENDED CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the
following precautions should be observed:
❍ park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-ven-
❍ engage a gear;
❍ check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❍ disconnect battery negative terminal and check the bat-
❍ clean and protect the painted parts of the vehicle with
❍ clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
❍ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and
❍ slightly open the windows;
❍ cover the car with a fabric or perforated plastic sheet.
❍ inflate the tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the
❍ do not drain the engine cooling system.
tilated place;
tery charge (see paragraph "Battery - Charge and elec-
trolyte level check" in chapter "5");
protective wax;
compounds readily available;
rear window wiper blades and lift them off the glass;
Do not use compact plastic sheets which do not allow
humidity to evaporate from the surface of the car;
normal specified pressure and check the pressure at
regular intervals;