Lancia Ypsilon 2001 Owner handbook (in English)
Manufacturer: LANCIA, Model Year: 2001, Model line: Ypsilon, Model: Lancia Ypsilon 2001Pages: 191, PDF Size: 2.45 MB
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AIR VENTS (fig. 42 and 43)
The vents can be rotated upwards or
downwards.
A- Control for directing the air flow:
rotated towards
¥or
à= vent open;
rotated towards
ç= vent closed.
B- Control for regulating air flow.
C- Fixed vent for side windows
(fig. 43).
D - Fixed vent for front-seat pas-
senger(fig. 42).CONTROLS (fig. 44)
A- Air temperature knob (mixture
of hot/cold air).
B- Fan knob, which may have 3 or
4 speeds according to the version.
C- Air distribution knob.
D- Air recirculation slider. This pre-
vents air from being taken in from
outside.HEATING
1)Air temperature knob: pointer in
the red sector.
2)Fan knob: pointer set at the speed
required.
3)Air distribution knob: pointer set
at:
≤to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time;
≥to generally warm the passenger
compartment;
μto warm the feet and direct cooler
our towards the face (“bi-level” func-
tion).
4)Recirculation slider: to speed up
heating, move the air recirculation
slider to position T, which means
only inside air is recirculated.
fig. 42
P4C00325
fig. 43
P4C00081
fig. 44
P4C00212
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DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING OF
THE WINDSCREEN
AND FRONT SIDE WINDOWS
1)Air temperature knob: pointer in
the red sector -.
2)Fan knob: pointer at the maxi-
mum speed -.
3)Air distribution knob: pointer at
-.
4)Air recirculation slider at H,
means that air is taken in from the
outside.
When the windscreen and windows
have been demisted, adjust the con-
trols to keep the windows as clear as
possible.
IMPORTANTIf fitted, the climate
control is very useful for speeding up
demisting because it dries the air.
Simply adjust the controls for the
demisting function and turn on the
climate control by pressing button
√.DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING OF THE REAR
WINDOW
Press button (. The electric mirror
demisting device also comes on.
As soon as the rear window is clear,
you should release the button.
VENTILATION
1)Centre and side vents: fully open.
2)Air temperature knob: pointer in
the blue zone.
3)Air recirculation slider: pointer at
H, which means that air is taken in
from outside.
4)Fan knob: pointer at the speed re-
quired.
5)Air distribution knob: pointer
at¥.AIR RECIRCULATION
When the slider is in position T
only the inside air is circulated.
IMPORTANTThis function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel, etc.). You are advised against
using this function for long periods,
however, especially if there are a lot
of people in the car or on cold and
raining days, since this considerably
increases the possibility of the win-
dows misting up and will reduce vis-
ibility effecting driving conditions.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
The climate control system is ad-
justed manually.
CONTROLS (fig. 45)
A- Air temperature knob (mixture
of warm and cold air).
B- Fan knob.
C- Air distribution knob.
D- Air recirculation slider, to elim-
inate external air.IMPORTANTThe recirculation
function allows to cool the air faster.
It is particularly useful when the out-
side air is heavily polluted (in a traf-
fic jam, tunnel, etc.). You are advised
against using this function for long
periods, however, especially if there
are a lot of people in the car or on
cold and raining days, since this con-
siderably increases the possibility of
the windows misting up and will re-
duce visibility effecting driving con-
ditions.
E- Climate control on/off switch.
When the climate control system is
on, the fan will automatically come on
at the first speed.COOLING
1)Air temperature knob: pointer in
the blue sector.
2)Climate control system: press
switch
√and move the air recircula-
tion slider to T.
3)Fan knob: pointer at required
speed.
4)Air distribution knob: pointer at
¥.
To reduce the cooling effect: move
the air recirculation slider to H, in-
crease the temperature and decrease
the fan speed.
fig. 45
P4C00326
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.
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IMPORTANTThe climate control
is very useful for speeding up demist-
ing because it dries the air. Simply
adjust the controls for the demisting
function and turn on the climate con-
trol by pressing button
√.
IMPORTANTThe versions with cli-
mate control have a factory-fitted
pollen filter.
IMPORTANTThe climate control
compressor will be temporarily ex-
cluded when accelerating sharply, and
reengaged after an established period
of time.STEERING
COLUMN STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk controls the following out-
side lights:
– side/taillights;
– dipped beam headlights;
– main beam headlights;
– direction indicators.
The outside lights can only be lit up
with the control stalk when the igni-
tion key is at MAR.
When the outside lights are turned
on, the instrument panel and the var-
ious controls located in the dashboard
light up.Side and taillights (fig. 46)
These come on when you turn
knurled switch from åto6. Instru-
ment panel indicator light 3comes
on.
Dipped beam headlights (fig. 47)
These come on when you turn the
knurled switch from 6to
2.
Main beam headlights (fig. 48)
Push the stalk forwards towards the
dashboard with the ring at
2to
switch the headlights on.
Instrument panel indicator light 1
comes on.
To return to dipped beams, pull the
stalk back towards the steering wheel.
fig. 46
P4C00085
fig. 47
P4C00086
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RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wash/wipe (fig. 51)
This feature can only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
Controls:
0- windscreen wiper off;
1- flick wipe;
2- slow continuous wipe;
3- fast continuous wipe;
4- temporary function: when you
release the stalk it returns to position
0and automatically turns off the
windscreen wiper.
fig. 51
P4C00090
To flash the lights (fig. 49)
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (temporary position).Direction indicators (fig. 50)
Move the stalk as follows to turn on
the direction indicators:
up - for the right indicator;
down - for the left indicator.
Instrument panel indicator light y
flashes.
The direction indicators automati-
cally return to the neutral position
when the car straightens up.
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly, move the stalk up or down
without it clicking into position. When
you let it go it will return to its origi-
nal position.
fig. 48
P4C00087
fig. 49
P4C00088
fig. 50
P4C00089
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When you pull the lever towards the
steering wheel (fig. 52), a jet of liquid
shoots out from the windscreen
washer.Rear window wash/wipe (fig. 53)
This function is only possible when
the ignition key is at MAR.
Controls:
1)turn the control from åto'for
continous wiper operation;
2)when you push the control stalk
forward (temporary position), a jet of
liquid shoots out from the rear win-
dow washer and the rear window
wiper comes into operation. When you
let the lever go again the rear window
washer/ wiper ceases to function.
fig. 52
P4C00091
fig. 53
P4C00092
CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS
These come on when switch A
(fig. 54)is pressed, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
When these lights are on, the panel
warning light
rflashes.
Press the switch again to turn the
lights off.
fig. 54
P4C00343
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C- To switch the heated rear win-
dow on/off. It will switch on the door
mirrors demisting device at the same
time, if this feature is included.
D- To switch the climate control
system on and off.
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
This is a safety cut-out which comes
into play in the case of an accident
and blocks the fuel supply, thereby
stopping the engine.
After an accident, turn the igni-
tion key to STOP to prevent the
battery running down. CONTROL BUTTONS (fig. 55)
These are situated between the cen-
tre air vents.
They only function when the igni-
tion key is at MAR.
All buttons light up when pressed in. The use of hazard lights
is subject to the highway
code. Keep to the prescrip-
tions in force in the country you
are driving in.
fig. 55
P4C00344
A- To switch the front foglights
on/off. These lights can only be
switched on if the outside lights are
already on.
B- To switch the rear foglights on/
off. These lights can only be switched
on if the dipped headlights and/or the
front foglights are already on.
The rear foglights will automatically
be turned off when the engine is
switched off or when switching from
dipped beam headlights and/or front
foglights to side lights.
When the engine is restarted or
the dipped headlights are switched
back on in the presence of fog, the
rear foglight button must be
pressed to switch the rear foglights
on again.
IMPORTANTThe rear fog light
may annoy the drivers following you
when visibility is good. Consequently,
use the light only when required.
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INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT/
ODDMENT TRAY
To open the compartment, pull han-
dleAas shown in (fig. 57).
On the flap there is a special indent
for inserting a pen or pencil.
If you cannot see any fuel leaks and
the car is in a fit state to continue its
journey, press A (fig. 56)to reactivate
the fuel supply system.If, after an accident, you
can smell petrol or see that
the fuel feed system is
leaking, do not reset the switch to
avoid the risk of fire.
fig. 56
P4C00016
fig. 57
P4C00095
Do not travel with the
glove compartment open
as this could cause injury
in the event of an accident.
CEILING LAMP (fig. 58)
The ceiling lamp will automatically
light up when one of the front doors
is opened.
If the doors are closed, the lamp can
be switched on by pressing the side of
the lens.
fig. 58
P4C00096
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sition and the cigar lighter is ready to
use.
The ashtray can be removed.
IMPORTANTMake sure that the
cigar lighter does in fact pop out af-
ter it has been pushed in.
The rear seats have a concealed ash-
tray in the right side panel.
Follow the direction of the arrow to
use and extract the ashtray (fig. 61).
fig. 61
P4C00099
CEILING LAMP (fig. 59)
SwitchesAandBswitch the ceiling
lights on and off.
The following conditions are created
according to the position of these
switches:
–with switch A in the centre po-
sition, light Cin the ceiling lamp will
come on when the doors are opened;
–with switch A moved to the left,
lightCin the ceiling lamp is off and
will not light up if the doors are
opened;
–with switch A moved to the
right, light Cin the ceiling lamp will
light up regardless of whether the
doors are open or not.SwitchBwill switch the map-read-
ing light Don/off (spot light).
IMPORTANTBefore getting out of
the car, make sure that switch Ais in
the centre position; the ceiling light will
then go out when the doors are closed
and you will not drain the battery.
ASHTRAY AND CIGAR LIGHTER
How to use them:
1)Open flap A (fig. 60)in the di-
rection of the arrow to reach the cigar
lighter and the ashtray.
2)Press button B: after around fif-
teen seconds it returns to its initial po-
fig. 60
P4C00215
fig. 59
P4C00097
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The symbol indicating the presence
of a front passenger airbag is printed
on the under-side of the sun visor
(visible when the visor is pushed up)
(fig. 63).
SUN VISORS (fig. 62)
These are positioned to the sides of
the driving mirror. They can swing up
or down or be pivoted sideways.
On the back of the driver’s sun vi-
sor, there is a document pocket with
a vanity mirror and protective flap.
The inside of the passenger’s sun vi-
sor is only fitted with a vanity mirror.The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Be careful how you
handle it and make sure it
is not used by children: danger of
fire and/or burns.Do not use the ashtray as
a waste-paper basket: the
paper could set fire if it
comes into contact with a smoul-
dering cigarette stub.
fig. 62
P4C00100
REAR SIDE WINDOWS
These windows are hinged:
1)Move the lever as shown in
(fig. 64).
2)Push the lever outwards until the
window opens completely.
3)Push the lever back until you hear
it lock into place.
To close these windows, reverse the
above procedure until you hear the
lever click back into position.
fig. 64
P4C00024
fig. 63
P4C00424
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