window Lancia Ypsilon 2003 Owner handbook (in English)

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BOOT
OPENING/CLOSING
THE TAILGATE
To open the boot from the outside,
unlock it with the ignition key A
(fig. 72).
To open it from inside the car, pull
leverA (fig. 73)at the side of the dri-
ver’s seat.
To lift the tailgate, use the grip lo-
cated between the two number plate
lights.When the tailgate is closed, it will
lock automatically, and can only be
reopened by using the key or pulling
leverA (fig. 73)inside the car.
IMPORTANTNever leave the keys
in the boot.
Use the handle situated in the inte-
rior trim of the tailgate A (fig. 74)to
lower it without getting your hands
dirty.
To close the tailgate, lower it and
press in the centre until you hear it
lock.
fig. 72
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fig. 73
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Do not work boot release
lever when the car is in
motion.
The addition of objects to
the rear parcel shelf or
tailgate (loudspeakers,
spoiler, etc.) may prevent the gas-
filled struts at the sides of the tail-
gate working properly. Items
arranged on the rear window shelf
could be thrown forwards and in-
jure passengers should you brake
sharply.
fig. 74
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When using the boot,
make sure the load you are
carrying does not exceed
the permitted weight (see the
“Technical specifications” sec-
tion). Also ensure the items in the
boot are arranged properly to pre-
vent them being thrown forward
and injurying passengers should
you brake sharply.
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SKI AND
ROOF RACKS
ANCHORAGE HOOKS
POSITIONING
The hooks can be reached by slightly
moving the door seal in the points in-
dicated in (fig. 83).
Fix the ski/roof rack attachments to
the front hook-up pins A.
The rear part of the ski/roof rack
should be attached to the edge of the
roof where the symbol
Vis to be
found on the windows.At this point, we should like to re-
mind you that the Lineaccessori LAN-
CIA range includes a ski/roof rack
that has been specifically designed for
the Lancia Y.
fig. 83
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After travelling a few
miles, check the anchorage
bolts of the attachments
are still fully tightened.
Never load the rack with
more than the weight al-
lowed (see the “Technical
specifications” section).
Take care not to knock
the objects on the roof
rack when opening the
boot tailgate.
HEADLIGHTS
CORRECT POSITIONING
OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
The correct positioning of the head-
light beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the car, but also all
other road users.
This is also covered by a specific law.
To ensure you and other drivers
have the best visibility conditions
when travelling with the headlights
on, the headlights must be set pro-
perly.
Have the headlight position checked
at a LANCIA Dealershipand ad-
justed if necessary.
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REPEATED CHECKS
AND CHECKS
BEFORE LONG
TRIPS
Periodically, remember to check:
– tyre pressure and condition
– engine oil level
– coolant level and condition of the
system
– brake fluid level
– windscreen washer liquid level
– power steering fluid level.
ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND CELL PHONES
Cell phones and other ra-
dio transmitters (e.g. CB radios) can-
not be used inside the car, unless you
use a separate aerial mounted outside
the car.
– Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds avail-
able on the market.
– Sprinkle talcum powder on the
rubber windscreen and rear window
wiper blades and lift them off the
glass.
– Slightly open the windows.
– Cover the car with a cloth or per-
forated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of imperforated plastic as they
do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate.
– Inflate the tyres to 0.5 bar above
the normal specified pressure and
check it at intervals.
– Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
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Headlight warning lamp
Side/taillights warning light - Cellular phone setup system
Heated rear window warning light
Heated rear window
Rear window wiper
Rear window washer
Windscreen wiper
Windscreen washer
Electric mirror control
Electric mirror defroster
Remote control
Radio power supply - Cellular phone radio-navigator
setup system
Cluster power supply - Cellular phone setup system
Check panel power supply
Door lock/unlock remote control power supply
Horn
Airbag system protection
ABS system protection
Radiator fan protection
Internal climate control fan
Radiator fan
Electric windows
Door lock System / Component No. fuse Amperage Location
15 10A fig. 32
10 10A fig. 32
1 20A fig. 32
1 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
3 10A fig. 33
1 20A fig. 32
3 15A fig. 32
4 15A fig. 32
3 15A fig. 32
3 15A fig. 32
4 15A fig. 32
5 20A fig. 32
– 15A fig. 32
6 60A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
30A (40A
2 if climate control fig. 35
fitted)-MAXI FUSE
7 30A fig. 32
11 30A fig. 32
1 30A fig. 33
5 20A fig. 33
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While the car is being
towed with the engine off,
remember that the brake
pedal and steering will require
more effort as you no longer have
the benefit of the brake booster
and power steering. Do not use
flexible cables to tow. Avoid jerk-
ing. Whilst towing, ensure that the
coupling to the car does not dam-
age the surrounding components.Do not extract the igni-
tion key during towing;
leave it at MAR, to prevent
the steering lock engaging and,
provided the electrical system is
not damaged, keep the brake lights
and direction indicators working.
When the ignition key is re-
moved, the steering lock will cut in
thus preventing the steering wheel
from being turned.IF AN ACCIDENT
OCCURS
– It is important to keep calm.
– If you are not directly involved,
stop at least ten metres away from the
accident.
– If you are on a motorway do not
obstruct the emergency lane with your
car.
– Turn off the engine and turn on
the hazard lights.
– At night, illuminate the scene of
the accident with your headlights.
– Act carefully, you must not risk
being run over.
– Mark the accident by putting the
red triangle at the regulatory distance
from the car where it can be clearly
seen.
– If the doors are jammed, do not try
to leave the car by breaking the glass
of the windscreen as the glass is strat-
ified. Side windows and the rear win-
dow can be broken more easily.
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CAR MAINTENANCE
The Lancia Y is brand new throughout, even in
its servicing schedule. Its design and manufactur-
ing process have made the traditional check at
1,500 kilometres unnecessary, which means its
first service schedule coupon is to be used at
20,000 kilometres. Your car, however, still re-
quires a certain amount of care and attention e.g.
the various fluid/liquid levels and tyre pressure
must be systematically checked and topped up if
necessary.
You should nonetheless bear in mind that proper
car maintenance is certainly the best way to keep
your car in tip-top condition for years to come and
safeguard its safety features, its environmentally-
friendly nature and its cheap running costs.
Also remember that the following servicing reg-
ulations marked with the symbol ∑are essential
to ensure the warranty remains valid.SCHEDULED SERVICING ............................. 121
SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................... 122
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE ............. 124
ADDITIONAL CHECKS ................................. 124
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ......................... 127
AIR CLEANER ............................................... 131
POLLEN FILTER ........................................... 132
BATTERY ....................................................... 132
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS .................. 134
SPARK PLUGS ............................................... 135
WHEELS AND TYRES ................................... 136
RUBBER TUBING .......................................... 137
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ..... 138
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM...................... 139
BODYWORK.................................................. 140
INTERIORS.................................................... 142
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ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1000 kilometres or before
long trips, check and top up as neces-
sary:
– coolant level
– brake fluid level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen washer liquid level
– tyre pressure and condition.
Every 3,000 kmcheck and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
FL Groupproducts designed and pro-
duced specially for Lancia cars (see
the “Capacities” table in the “Tech-
nical specifications” section).
ANNUAL
INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
The following annual inspection
schedule is recommended for cars
travelling less than 20,000 km a year
(e.g. approximately 10,000 km). The
schedule includes the following oper-
ations:
– Check tyre condition and wear and
adjust pressure, if required (including
spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position/wear of wind-
screen/rear window wiper blades.
– Check front brake pad conditions
and wear.– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-
box, transmission, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushings - etc.), brake and
fuel line hoses.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various con-
trol belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (en-
gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted).
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ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM
(fig.s 1, 2)
IMPORTANTThe cooling system is
pressurised. If the plug must be re-
placed, replace it only with a genuine
spare part or system efficiency may be
impaired.
The coolant level must be checked
while the engine is cold and must be
between the MINandMAXmarks on
the reservoir.Do not take the cap of the
reservoir off when the en-
gine is very hot as you run
the risk of scalding yourself.
If there is not enough coolant, pour
a 50% mixture of distilled water and
FL Group PARAFLU
11liquid slowly
through the filler hole 5in the reser-
voir, until the level is near the MAX
mark.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
11
and distilled water gives freeze pro-
tection to –35 °C.WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER LIQUID (fig.s 1, 2)
To add liquid, remove cap 4then
pour in the liquid until the reservoir
is completely full.
Use a mixture of water and DP1liq-
uid in these percentages:
30%DP1and 70% water in sum-
mer.
50%DP1and 50% water in winter.
If the temperature falls below –20°C,
useDP1undiluted.
IMPORTANTDo not travel with
the windscreen washer bottle empty:
using the windscreen washer is fun-
damental for improving visibility.
Some commercial addi-
tives for windscreen
washer fluids are flamma-
ble. The engine compartment con-
tains hot parts which could ignite
the fluid if it comes into contact
with them.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable liquid, DP1is recom-
mended.
Change the blades if the rubber edge
is warped or worn out. You should in
any case change them approximately
once a year.Some simple steps can reduce po-
tential damage to the blades:
– If the temperature falls to below
zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free it with a de-icing com-
pound.
– Remove any snow that has settled
on the glass: besides saving the blades
you will avoid straining the electric
windscreen wiper motor and causing
it to overheat.
– Do not operate the windscreen/
rear window wipers on dry glass.
Changing the windscreen wiper
blades (fig. 8)
1)Lift windscreen wiper arm Aoff
the glass and position the blade so as
to form a right angle with the arm.
2)Press tab Bof the coupling spring
and remove the blade to be replaced
from arm A.3)Fit the new blade by inserting the
tab into the special hole in the arm.
Make sure it is properly locked into
place.
Replacing the rear window
wiper blade (fig. 9)
1)Lift the cover A.
Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-
ity in bad weather.
fig. 8
P4C00131
fig. 9
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2)Unscrew nut Band slide the com-
plete arm Cfrom the rotating pin.
3)Fit a new arm and fasten the nut.
Close the cover.
IMPORTANTBefore removing the
arm, mark the position of the wiper
(e.g. with felt-tip pen or adhesive
tape).SPRAY NOZZLES
If there is no jet of liquid, first make
sure that there is liquid in the reser-
voir: see “Checking fluid levels” in
this section.
Then make sure that the holes in the
nozzles(figs. 10 and11)are not
clogged up. Use a pin for this if nec-
essary.
The windscreen and rear window
washer jets can be adjusted.
The windscreen washer jet can be
adjusted by inserting a pin in the
aperture of each nozzle.
The rear window washer jet can be
adjusted by moving the nozzle-holder
with a screwdriver.CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system checked at a LAN-
CIA Dealershipbefore the summer.
The system uses R134a
refrigerating liquid. If it
accidentally leaks it will
not damage the environment.
Never use R12 fluid as it is incom-
patible with the system’s compo-
nents and also contains CFC.
fig. 10
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fig. 11
P4C00143
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