check engine light Lancia Ypsilon 2002 Owner handbook (in English)

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
FLUID (fig.s 1, 2)
Check the fluid level is not below the
MINmark visible on the reservoir
with the engine cold.
If necessary, add fluid making sure
that it has the same specifications as
the fluid in the reservoir.BRAKE FLUID (fig.s 1, 2)
Check that the fluid level in the
reservoir is at maximum level.
Periodically check that the warning
light on the instrument panel is work-
ing properly by pressing on the reser-
voir cover with the key at MAR.
Warning light
xshould come on.
If you need to add fluid, only use the
type classified DOT4. You are advised
in particular to use TUTELA TOP 4
with which the braking system was
originally filled.
Symbolπon the con-
tainer indicates synthetic
type brake fluid distin-
guishing it from the mineral kind.
Using mineral type fluids damages
the special rubber braking system
gaskets beyond repair.
Make sure the power-as-
sisted steering fluid does
not come into contact with
hot parts of the engine as it catches
fire very easily.
Do not push on the power
steering limit switch for
more than 15 seconds with
the engine running. This causes
noise and could damage the sys-
tem.Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If further top-
ping up is required soon
after the initial top-up, have the
system checked over at a LANCIA
Dealership for leaks.
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USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
When you park the car, ensure the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The ceiling and map-read-
ing lights must be off.
Do not leave accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a
long time when the engine is not run-
ning.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is left
with a charge of less than 50% for a
long time it will be damaged by sul-
phation, engine startup will deterio-
rate and it will be more subject to
freezing (this may occur at –10°C).
If the car is to be inactive for a long
period of time, refer to the “Storing
the car” paragraph in the “Driving
your car” section.
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not let it touch the skin
or eyes. Do not bring naked flames
or possible sources of sparks near
to the battery: fire and explosion
risk.
Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic ac-
cessories can seriously
damage the car.
IMPORTANTWhen removing/in-
stalling the battery, make sure the
battery is mechanically secured cor-
rectly.
Running the car with the
fluid level too low could
damage the battery beyond
repair, even breaking the casing
and allowing the acid contained in
it to leak out completely.
Always wear goggles to
protect the eyes when
working on or near the
battery.
If the car is to remain un-
used for a long period in
very cold weather, remove
the battery and keep it in a warm
place, otherwise it could freeze.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
FLUID LEVEL (electrolyte)
Check the electrolyte level and top
up, if required, at the frequency
shown in the Service Schedule in this
chapter. Have this operation carried
out at a LANCIA Dealership.
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INDEX
ABS ...................................... 56
Accessories purchased
by the user ........................... 88
Accessory installation........... 168
Accident .................................. 117
Air cleaner............................... 131
Air recirculation ...................... 39
Air vents.................................. 38
Airbags (front and side) .......... 58
– passenger airbag manual
deactivation ....................... 59
– warnings............................ 61
Alternator ............................... 155
Ashtray .................................. 46
Battery
– jump starting .................... 92
– fluid level ......................... 133
– recharging ........................ 113
– replacement ....................... 132
– specifications ..................... 155
Bodywork
– maintenance ..................... 140
– paint identification plate.... 146
– versions ............................. 146
Bonnet..................................... 53
Boot
– extending........................... 52– opening/closing ................. 51
– replacing a bulb................. 107
Boot light ................................ 107
Brake fluid .............................. 130
Brake lights ............................. 105
Brakes
– fluid level ......................... 130
– service and emergency ....... 151
Bulb replacement ................ 74-99
Capacities ...................... 73-160
Car maintenance................... 120
– additional checks .............. 124
– annual inspection schedule . 124
– bodywork maintenance ..... 140
– scheduled service ............... 121
– service schedule ................. 122
Catalytic converter (three-way) . 4
Ceiling light ........................ 45-46
– bulb replacement .............. 106
Cellular telephone setup system 66
Cellular telephones .............. 66-88
Centralised door locking system 49
Cheap running ....................... 83
Checking fluid levels .............. 127
Cigar lighter ........................... 46
Clock ...................................... 32
Clutch ..................................... 150
CO
2emissions in exhaust ......... 167
Containing running costs and
pollution............................... 81Control buttons ....................... 44
Dashboard ............................ 11
Demisting
– electrical mirrors ........... 20-39
– rear window ...................... 39
– windscreen and side
windows ............................ 39
Differential ............................. 151
Dimensions ............................. 158
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .............. 102
– control .............................. 41
Direction indicators
– control .............................. 42
– front bulb replacement ..... 103
– rear bulb replacement ....... 104
– side bulb replacement ........ 103
Doors ...................................... 49
Driving your car.................... 68
EBD electronic brake force
distributor ........................ 35-58
Electric window winders.......... 50
Electronic control unit ............. 134
Engine
– cooling .............................. 149
– identification code ............. 146
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Interiors
– cleaning seats and plastic
parts .................................. 142
Jack ...................................... 96
Jacking the car ....................... 114
Keys...................................... 13
Kilometre counter ................... 31
Lambda sensor ...................... 4
Lancia CODE system .............. 13
Lubricant specifications .......... 164
Lubricants
– capacity ............................ 160
– specifications .................... 164
Main beam headlights
– control .............................. 41
– bulb replacement .............. 102
– flashing ............................ 42
Manual climate control system
– cooling .............................. 40
– controls ............................ 40
– maintenance ..................... 139
– on/off button ................ 40-44
Number plate lights ............... 106
Paint ..................................... 140
Parking .................................. 71
Performance ........................... 156 Engine
– ignition/fuel feed .............. 148
– lubrication ........................ 149
– specifications ..................... 147
– timing ............................... 147
Engine compartment washing . 142
Engine coolant gauge .............. 31
Engine coolant ........................ 129
Engine oil
– checking the level .............. 128
– consumption ...................... 128
– specifications ................. 73-164
EOBD self-diagnostic system ... 63
Evaporation system ................. 4
Extending the boot .................. 52
External temperature gauge .... 33
First aid kit ........................... 118
Frequent checks ...................... 88
Front foglights
– bulb replacement .............. 104
– control .............................. 44
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 166
– fuel cut-off switch.............. 44
– gauge................................. 32
–CO
2emissions .................... 167
Fuel tank
– capacity ............................ 160
– cap opening ....................... 67
Fuel tank cap .......................... 67
Fuses ...................................... 107
Gearbox
– ratios ................................. 150
– using the gearbox .............. 72
Getting to know your car...... 10
Glove compartment ................. 45
Handbrake ....................... 71-151
Hazard lights........................... 43
Head restraints ........................ 18
Headlights
– beam direction................... 55
– corrector ............................ 56
– front foglight beam direction 56
– slant compensation ............ 56
Heated rear window ................ 44
Heating and ventilation
– controls ............................ 38
– air vents ............................ 38
– demisting .......................... 39
– heating ............................. 38
– recirculation ..................... 39
– ventilation ........................ 39
Identification data .................. 145
In an emergency.................... 90
Individual settings ................... 17
Injury ...................................... 118
Instrument panel ..................... 29
Instruments ............................. 31
Interior equipment .................. 45
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