battery Lancia Ypsilon 2002 Owner handbook (in English)

BATTERY
The Lancia Y’s battery is of the
“Limited Maintenance” type: under
normal conditions, it requires no top-
ping up with distilled water.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with
a genuine spare part presenting the
same specifications. If a battery with
different specifications is fitted, the
frequencies shown in the Service
Schedule will no longer be valid. Re-
fer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
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POLLEN FILTER
Lift cover A (fig. 5), pull out the fil-
ter element Band replace it.
IMPORTANTFailure to replace the
filter can reduce the climate control
system’s efficiency considerably.
If the car is often used in dusty or
highly polluted areas, you should
change the pollen filtering element
more frequently, especially if you no-
tice that the amount of air entering
the passenger compartment is re-
duced.The pollen filter is only a stan-
dard fitting on cars equipped with
climate control system.
For cars without climate control,
provision has been made for fitting
the filter, which is available from
Lineaccessori LANCIA.
fig. 5
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Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a LANCIA
Dealership. It is properly equip-
ped for disposing of used batteries
in an environmentally-friendly
way that complies with the law.
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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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If, after purchasing the vehicle you
want to install electrical accessories
that require a permanent power sup-
ply (alarm, free-hand phone, radio
navigator with satellite anti theft sys-
tem, etc.) go to a LANCIA Dealer-
ship. The qualified staff are able to
suggest the most suitable Lineacces-
sori devices and will assess the over-
all electric absorption, checking
whether the car can sustain the re-
quired load or if an oversized battery
is required.
Remember that these accessories
continue to absorb electrical power
even when the ignition key is removed
(car parked, engine off) and could
discharge the battery.The overall absorption of these ac-
cessories (standard and after-sale in-
stallations) must be less than 0.6 mA
x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
table below:ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNITS
When the car is being used nor-
mally, special measures are not nec-
essary.
The following instructions must be
followed very carefully, however, if
you work on the electrical system or
in cases where emergency starting is
necessary:
– Never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system while the engine
is running.
– Disconnect the battery from the
electrical system if you are recharging
it. Modern battery chargers can sup-
ply up to 20 volts.
– Never perform emergency starts
with a battery charger. Always use an
auxiliary battery.
– Be particularly careful when con-
necting the battery to the electrical sys-
tem. Ensure the battery posts are con-
nected up to the right leads (the polar-
ity is correct) and check that the con-
nection has been made properly. When Remember also that high current in-
take devices such as bottle heater,
vacuum cleaner, cellular phone, re-
frigerator etc., if powered while the
engine is off will accelerate the bat-
tery discharge.
IMPORTANTIf you need to install
additional systems on the car, im-
proper wiring connections, in partic-
ular if they affect safety devices, are
dangerous.
Battery Maximum
capacity idle
intake
40 Ah 24 mA
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SPARK PLUGS
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and pol-
luting emissions down.
The appearance of the spark plug
(fig. 6), if examined by an expert eye,
is a good way of pinpointing a mal-
function even if it has nothing to do
with the ignition system. Therefore if
the engine has problems, it is impor-
tant to have the spark plugs checked
at a LANCIA Dealership.The spark plugs must be
changed at the times spec-
ified in the Service Sched-
ule. Only use the type of plugs in-
dicated: if the heat ratio is less
than required or the life specified
is not guaranteed, problems can
arise.
the battery is reconnected, the injec-
tion/ignition system control unit must
readapt its internal parameters; conse-
quently performance may not be opti-
mal during the first few kilometres af-
ter reconnecting the battery.
– Do not connect or disconnect the
terminals of the electronic units while
the ignition key is at MAR.
– Do not check polarity through
sparking.
– Disconnect the electronic units if
you are electrically welding the car
body. Remove the units if tempera-
tures exceed 80°C (special operations
on the bodywork etc.).
IMPORTANTIf the radio or car
alarm systems are not installed cor-
rectly, they can interfere with the
working of the electronic control units.
Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
that are performed incor-
rectly and do not take into account
the system’s technical features can
result in malfunctions with the
risk of fire.
Versions Type of spark plug
1.2ChampionRC10YCC
NKG BKR5EZ
1.216VNGK DCPR8E-N
fig. 6
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ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
Power supply voltage: 12 Volts.
BATTERY
With negative earth.STARTER MOTOR
With pinion and free wheel. En-
gagement through electromagnet op-
erated by the ignition key.
Power output:
All versions ......................... 0.8 kW
ALTERNATOR
Rectifier bridge and built-in elec-
tronic voltage regulator. Battery be-
gins recharging as soon as the engine
starts.
Maximum rated current output:
1.2
1.216V....................................65A
All versions
with climate control ..................75A
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim: 0±1 mm.
The figures refer to the car in full
running order.Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
carried out incorrectly and
without bearing the features of the
system in mind can cause mal-
functions with the risk of fire.
Version Capacity 20 hr Cold crankingdischarge rate power (–18°C)
1.2 - 1.2 16V40Ah 200A
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For mechanical connections, the fol-
lowing must be used:
– “CUNA 501” 1
stclass ball coupling
(CUNA NC 138-40 table);
– “CUNA 501” 1
stclass socket cou-
pling (CUNA NC 438-40 table).For the electric connection a 7-pole,
12 Volt coupling must be used
(CUNA UNI 9128).
The electric coupling must be fixed
on a special mount to be attached to
the ball coupling.
The electrical functions for the cou-
pling must be connected as illustrated
in(fig. 5).
In addition to the electrical connec-
tions (illustrated in the diagram that
follows), only the lead for powering
an electric brake and the lead to
power a light inside the trailer not ex-
ceeding 15W may be connected to the
car’s electrical system.
The electric brake must be powered
directly from the battery by means of
a lead with a cross-section no less
than 2.5 sq. mm.
Location of the components
on the car:
1.Left taillight (rear foglight con-
nection) - 2.Right taillight (brake
lights connection) - 3.Pole socket -
4.Trailer direction indicators power
supply relays - 5.High-amp fusebox
-6.Branching box. TOW HITCH INSTALLATION
(fig. 5)
The tow hitch must be fixed to the
body by an expert in accordance with
the following instructions and with
any additional instructions or infor-
mation provided by the tow hitch
manufacturer.
fig. 5
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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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Plates
– model plate........................ 145
– paint plate ......................... 146
Pollen filter ............................. 132
Power steering fluid level......... 130
Pretensioners .......................... 22
Radio-navigator .............. 65-169
– component location .......... 171
Rear foglights
– bulb replacement .............. 105
– control .............................. 44
Rear window opening .............. 47
Rear window shelf removal...... 52
Rear window washer
– control .............................. 43
– fluid level ......................... 129
Rear window wiper
– blades ............................... 138
– control .............................. 43
– nozzles............................... 139
Rearview mirrors
– electrical ........................... 20
– external ............................. 20
– internal ............................. 19
Remote control
(radio-frequency) ................. 15
– battery replacement ........... 16
– homologation numbers ...... 175
Removing the rear window shelf 52
Replacing a wheel.................... 94Rev counter ............................ 33
Reversing lights ....................... 104
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 55
Rubber tubing ......................... 137
Safe driving
– before getting behind
the wheel ........................... 75
– driving at night.................. 77
– driving in fog ..................... 78
– driving in rain ................... 77
– driving in the mountains.... 79
– driving on snow and ice ..... 79
– driving with ABS .............. 80
– when travelling .................. 76
Seat adjustments ..................... 17
Seat belt height adjustment ..... 21
Seat belts
– height adjustment .............. 21
– maintenance .................... 25
– use .................................... 21
– warnings............................ 24
Seats
– accessing the rear seats ...... 19
– adjustments ....................... 17
– cleaning ............................ 142
Side/taillights
– control .............................. 41
– front bulb replacement ..... 102
– rear bulb replacement ....... 105
Signs to help you drive correctly 5Snow chain........................ 85-154
Snow tyres......................... 86-153
Sound system .................... 64-169
– component location ........... 171
Spark plugs ....................... 73-135
Speedometer............................ 31
Starter motor .......................... 155
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................ 70-93
– emergency startup ......... 70-91
– ignition switch ................... 16
– jump starting ..................... 92
– starting the engine ............. 69
– stopping the engine............ 70
– warming up a recently
started engine .................... 70
Steering .................................. 152
Steering column lock .............. 17
Steering column stalks
– right-hand lever................. 42
– left-hand lever ................... 41
Steering wheel adjustment ...... 19
Storing the car......................... 87
Sun visors................................ 47
Sunroof ................................... 48
Suspensions ............................ 152
Symbols ................................. 6
Tailgate opening .................... 51
Technical specifications....... 144
Third brake lights ................... 105
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Three-way catalytic converter . 4
Tools ....................................... 96
Top speeds .............................. 156
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation ... 172-174
– warnings .......................... 84
Towing the car ........................ 116
Transmission ratios ................. 150
Transporting children in safety 26
Tyre pressure .............. 74-136-163
Tyres...................... 74-94-136-153
Useful accessories .................. 89
Ventilation ........................... 39
Warning lights
– ABS anti-locking system
failure................................ 35
– airbag failure ..................... 34
– brake light failure .............. 36
– direction indicators ............ 36
– doors not closed properly ... 34
– EOBD self-diagnostic
system ............................... 35
– external lights .................... 36
– handbrake on ................... 34
– hazard lights...................... 35
– Lancia CODE ................... 35
– low battery recharging ....... 34
– low brake fluid .................. 34Warning lights
– low engine oil pressure....... 34
Warning lights
– main beam headlights........ 36
– passenger airbag off .......... 36
Washer fluid level.................... 129
Washer nozzles ........................ 139
Weights ................................... 157
Wheel
– replacing a wheel ............... 94
– spare ........................... 96-154
Wheel geometry (toe-in) ......... 155
Wheel rims .............................. 153
Windows (cleaning )................ 142
Windows (rear) ....................... 47
Windscreen washer
– control .............................. 42
– fluid level ......................... 129
Windscreen wiper
– control ............................. 42
– blades ................................ 138
Windscreen wiper
– nozzles............................... 139
Wiper blades ........................... 138
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