wheel Lancia Ypsilon 2002 Owner handbook (in English)

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DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS
– When driving downhill use the en-
gine braking effect by engaging a low
gear so as not to overheat the brakes.
– Under no circumstances should
you drive downhill with the engine off
or with the car in neutral, let alone
with the ignition key out.
– Drive at a moderate speed without
cutting corners.
– Remember that overtaking while
going uphill is slower and therefore re-
quires more free road. If you are being
overtaken while driving uphill, make
it easier for the other vehicle to pass.DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
Here are some tips for driving in
these conditions.
– Before starting off, check that the
windscreen wiper blades are not stuck
to the windscreen.
– Remove any snow from the climate
control system air intake.
– Keep your speed down.
– Use chains or snow tyres if the
roads are covered in snow, see the re-
spective paragraphs in this chapter.
– Do not keep the engine running for
long periods in deep snow as the snow
could push exhaust gases into the pas-
senger compartment.– Mainly use the braking effect of
the engine and under all circum-
stances avoid braking sharply.
– When braking in a car not fitted
with ABS, avoid the wheels locking by
varying the pressure you exert on the
brake pedal.
– Do not accelerate suddenly and
avoid swerving.
– In the winter, even apparently dry
roads may have icy patches. Be care-
ful therefore when driving over
stretches that do not get much expo-
sure to the sun or that are lined by
trees and rocks, where ice might not
have melted.
– Keep a good distance from the ve-
hicles in front.
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DRIVING WITH ABS
The car can be fitted with a wheel
anti-locking system (ABS) and with
electronic brake correction (EBD) sys-
tem.
ABS is a braking system that essen-
tially offers two advantages:
1)It prevents wheel locking and
consequent skidding in emergency
stops, particularly when the road does
not offer much grip.
2)It makes it possible to brake and
steer at the same time so you can
avoid unexpected obstacles and direct
the car where you want while brak-
ing. The extent to which this can be
done will depend on the physical lim-
its of the tyre’s total grip.To get the most out of ABS:
– During emergency stops or when
grip conditions are poor, you will feel
a slight pulsation on the brake pedal.
This is the sign that the ABS is work-
ing. Do not release the brake pedal
but continue to press so as not to in-
terrupt the braking action.
– ABS prevents the wheels from
locking, but it does not increase ac-
tual grip conditions between tyre and
road. Therefore, even if your car is fit-
ted with ABS, respect the safety dis-
tance from the car in front of you and
keep your speed down when driving
into bends.
ABS serves to increase the controlla-
bility of the car, not to enable you to
go faster.If warning light >
switches on when the en-
gine is running, this usu-
ally indicates an ABS fault. In such
cases the braking system is still ef-
ficient, although the anti-locking
device does not function. The EBD
system may also be less efficient.
Go to a LANCIA Dealership imme-
diately, taking care not to brake
suddenly, and have the system
checked.
The car is fitted with an
electronic brake corrector
(EBD). If warning lights >
andxlight up simultaneously
when the engine is running, this
indicates an EBD fault. This
means that violent braking could
cause early locking of the rear
wheels causing the car to skid.
Drive the car extremely carefully
to the nearest LANCIA Dealership
to have the system checked.
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The ABS system with
which the car may be fitted
does not control the brak-
ing system of a trailer. Special care
must therefore be taken on slip-
pery surfaces.
Under no circumstances
modify the car’s braking
system for trailer braking
control. The trailer’s braking sys-
tem must be completely indepen-
dent of the car’s hydraulic system.The weight the trailer exerts on the
car’s tow hitch coupling reduces the
car’s carrying capacity by the same
amount.
In order to be sure you are not ex-
ceeding the maximum towing weight
(given on the car’s registration pa-
pers), you have to take into account
the trailer’s weight fully laden in-
cluding the accessories and personal
luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits for
towing a trailer in the country you are
driving in. In any case, do not exceed
the top speed of 100 km/h.SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains is regulated
by the legislation in force in the coun-
try the car is driven in.
The chains may only be applied to
the drive wheel tyres (front wheels).
Use only low profile chains (maxi-
mum height off the tyre: 12 mm).
Check the tautness of the chains af-
ter driving some twenty to thirty me-
tres.
IMPORTANTAs the spare wheel is
small (space-saver), it is not possible
to fit snow chains to it. If a front tyre
is punctured, first exchange a rear
wheel with the spare tyre and then
change the flat tyre with the rear wheel
thus removed. This way there will be
two ordinary wheels at the front and
the snow chains can be fitted.
Remember that the wheels should
always be exchanged on the same side
of the vehicle; never change wheels
over from one side of the car to the
other.
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The maximum speed of
snow tyres with a “Q” in-
dication must never ex-
ceed 160 km/h and in any case
must always observe the regula-
tions of the Highway Code.Therefore they should only be used
for the purpose for which they have
been homologated (“Q” indicates that
the tyre is designed for a speed of less
than 160 km/h).
IMPORTANTWhen using snow
tyres with a maximum speed index
that is less than the capacity of the car
(increased by 5%), place in the pas-
senger compartment, well in sight, a
warning that indicates the maximum
speed permitted by the snow tyres (in
accordance with the EC Directive).
Fit four identical tyres (same make
and tread) on the wheels to ensure
safety when driving and when brak-
ing as well as easy handling.
Do not reverse the direction of rota-
tion of the tyres.STORING THE CAR
Do the following if the car is not to
be used for more than a month:
– Park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises.
– Engage a gear.
– Remove the cables from the bat-
tery terminals (first remove the cable
to the negative terminal) and check
the battery charge. This check should
be carried out once every three
months while the car is in storage.
Recharge the battery if the no-load
voltage is less than 12.5V.
– Make sure the handbrake is not
engaged.
– Clean and protect the painted
parts using protective wax.
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into the catalytic exhaust
pipe and damage it beyond
repair.
BUMP
STARTING
Bump starting by pushing, towing
or rolling downhill must be
avoided at all costs. This way of
starting could cause a rush of fuelRemember that as long as
the engine is not running,
the brake booster and
power steering do not work. You
therefore have to use considerably
more effort on both the brake
pedal and the steering wheel.
IF A TYRE
IS
PUNCTURED
GENERAL INDICATIONS
The following precautions must be
observed when changing a wheel and
using the jack and the space-saver
spare wheel.
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Signal that the car is sta-
tionary as per the highway
code: hazard lights, warn-
ing triangle, etc.
Any passengers must get out of
the car, especially if it is heavily
laden, and keep out of the way of
traffic while the wheel is being
changed.
If the ground is sloping or
bumpy, place wedges or other suit-
able material under the wheels to
stop the car from moving.The space-saver spare
wheel is specific to the ve-
hicle; do not use it on other
models and do not use spare
wheels designed for other models
on your car.
If you change the type of wheels
fitted (alloy rims instead of steel
ones), you must also change the se-
curing bolts for others of suitable
dimensions.
The space-saver spare wheel
must only be used in the event of
an emergency, and then only for as
little as possible and at no more
than 80 km/h. Driving will feel dif-
ferent with the space-saver spare
wheel fitted. Avoid sharp braking
and acceleration, sudden swerving
and fast cornering.The space-saver spare wheel has
a life-span of about 3000 km after
which the tyre should be replaced
with another of the same type.
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Never fit a standard tyre to a rim
to be used for the space-saver
spare wheel. Have the punctured
tyre repaired and fitted back on as
soon as possible.
No more than one space-saver
spare wheel must be used at the
same time.
Do not grease the bolt threads be-
fore fitting them, they could un-
screw themselves.
The jack must only be used to
change wheels on the vehicle with
which it is supplied or on vehicles
of the same model. All other uses,
for example raising other vehicles,
must be excluded. Under no cir-
cumstances use the jack to carry
out repairs under the vehicle.
If the jack is not used correctly,
the raised vehicle may fall.Do not use the jack to lift weights
above that indicated on the label
attached to the jack itself.
Never start the engine while the
car is raised by the jack. If travel-
ling with a trailer, detach the
trailer before raising the car.
Snow chains cannot be fitted to
the spare wheel, consequently if a
front tyre is punctured (front drive)
and snow chains need to be fitted,
a standard wheel must be removed
from the back axle and the space-
saver spare wheel fitted in its
place. In this way there will be two
standard wheels on the front and
the snow chains can be fitted.
Incorrect fitting of the wheel hub
could result in the hub coming off
when the vehicle is travelling.Never tamper with the inflation
valve.
Do not insert any type of tool be-
tween the rim and the tyre.
Periodically check the tyre pres-
sure including that of the spare-
saver spare wheel as per the val-
ues given in “Technical Specifica-
tions”.
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1. STOP THE CAR
– Stop the car so it is not a danger
for on-coming traffic and in such a
position that the tyre can be changed
in safety. The ground must be flat and
adequately firm. During the night,
chose a lit area, if possible.
– Turn engine off and engage the
handbrake.
– Engage first or reverse gear.
– Signal that the car is stopped ac-
cording to traffic regulations: hazard
lights, warning triangle, etc.
Any passengers must leave the car
and watch out for traffic while the
tyre is being changed.
If the ground is sloping or bumpy,
place wedges or other suitable mate-
rial for stopping the car under the
wheels.2. TAKE OUT THE TOOLS,
JACK AND SPARE WHEEL
(space-saver wheel)
They are in the boot.
– Lift the carpeting.
– Unscrew the fastener A (fig. 2)
and take out the tool holder.
The tool holder contains:
B- vehicle tow ring;
C- jack handle;
D- wheel bolt wrench;
E- screwdriver;F- extension for screwing wheel
bolts and inflation valve cap;
G- jack.
fig. 4
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– Take out the tools and remove the
space-saver spare wheel.
IMPORTANTThe indications
which follow must be complied with
to ensure that the jack and the spare
wheel are used correctly.
It must be remembered that:
– the jack weighs 1.85 kg;
– the jack does not require adjust-
ments;
– the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks, it must be changed with an-
other new jack;
– only the jack handle described in
this chapter can be fitted onto the
jack.
3. CHANGING THE WHEEL1)Remove the wheel cup with a
screwdriver (LS versions).
2)Loosen the wheel bolts of the
wheel to be changed by about 1 turn.
3)If the car is fitted with alloy rims,
shake the car to facilitate removing
the rim from the wheel hub.
4)Turn the jack handle Cso that
the jack opens partially.
5)Place the jack at the point marked
by a notch H (fig. 3)near the wheel to
be changed at approximately 10 cm
towards the centre of the car (fig. 3).6)Turn the handle Cto open the
jack until the jack groove is correctly
inserted in the sidemember ribbing.
7)Warn any other people present
that the car is going to be lifted. Other
people must stay clear and not touch
the car until it is back on the ground.
8)Turn jack handle and lift the ve-
hicle until the tyre is a few centime-
tres above the ground.
The jack handle must turn freely,
without touching the ground to avoid
scraping your hand.
Do not touch moving parts of the
jack (screws and joints) as they can
cause injuries. If you dirty your hands
with grease, clean them carefully.
9)Undo the 4 bolts completely and
remove the wheel cover (Nversion)
and wheel.
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10)Ensure that the support surfaces
of the spare wheel are clean and free
from impurities which could succes-
sively cause the wheel bolts to loosen.
Mount the spare wheel so that the
holesI (fig. 4) coincide with the rela-
tive pinsL.
IMPORTANTDo not fit the wheel
cover on the space-saver spare wheel.
11)Tighten the 4 securing bolts.
12)Turn the jack handle to lower
the car, and remove the jack.
13)Tighten up the wheel bolts com-
pletely in criss-cross fashion following
the order shown in(fig. 5).
14)Put the punctured wheel in the
spare wheel compartment.The spare wheel is narrower than
normal wheels and must only be used
to travel to the nearest service station
so that the original tyre can be re-
paired.
Depending on whether the type of
wheels normally fitted to the car are
alloy or steel, the spare wheel (which
always has a steel rim) will differ in
construction so that it is compatible
with the wheel bolts which are specific
to each type of wheel.
If you wish to change the type of
wheel (alloy instead of steel and vice-
versa) the wheel bolts and a new
spare wheel must be employed.
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. REFITTING THE STANDARD
WHEEL
1)Following the above procedure,
raise the car and take off the space-
saver wheel.
4)Fit the wheel cover (1.2
16VM Nblueversion), mak-
ing sure that slit C (fig. 6)
corresponds with the inflation valve.
5)Insert the other three bolts, using
extensionF (fig. 2)(1.2
16VM Nblue
version).
6)Tighten the bolts using the spe-
cial wrench D (fig. 2).
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