catalytic converter Lancia Ypsilon 2002 Owner handbook (in English)

DEVICES FOR REDUCING ENGINE EMISSIONS
Three-way catalytic converter (catalytic exhaust pipe)
Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and unburnt hydrocarbons are the main harmful components in
exhaust gases.
The catalytic exhaust pipe and the devices connected to it are a “miniature laboratory” where a very
high percentage of these components are converted into harmless substances.
This conversion is aided by minute particles of precious metals on the ceramic core enclosed in the
stainless-steel container.
Lambda sensors
All are fitted with these devices. They ensure that air and fuel are constantly mixed in the correct pro-
portion. This is a fundamental condition for proper engine and catalytic converter operation.
Evaporation control systems
As it is impossible to stop the build-up of petrol fumes even when the engine is not running, the sys-
tem traps them in a special container holding active carbon. They are sucked in from here and burnt
while the engine is running.
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AT THE FILLING
STATION
FUEL
Fill petrol engine cars only with un-
leaded petrol with a minimum octane
number of 95.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres includ-
ing a reserve of 5 - 8 litres.Never put even the tiniest
amount of leaded fuel in
the tank, even in an emer-
gency. You would damage the cat-
alytic converter beyond repair.
ENGINE OIL
Check the level: see the “Car main-
tenance” section.
The distance between the MINand
MAXmarks on the dipstick is equiv-
alent to about one litre of oil.
Use SAE 10W-40 oil for tempera-
tures down to –25°C.
For temperatures lower than –20°C,
we recommend using SELENIA
PERFORMERSAE 5W-30.Refer to the “Technical specifica-
tions” section for other information.
SPARK PLUGS
1.2 versions:
– Champion ................... RC10YCC
– NGK ............................. BKR5EZ
1.2
16Vversions:
– NGK ......................... DCPR8E-N
ENGINE COOLANT
Top up with a 50% mixture of wa-
ter and PARAFLU
11. For other data,
refer to the “Technical specifications”
section.
An inefficient catalytic
converter will allow harm-
ful exhaust fumes to be
emitted and thus contribute to the
pollution of the air.
fig. 3
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For emergency starts use only an
auxiliary battery.
If the engine begins to “loose its
smoothness” when travelling, con-
tinue your journey but reduce the de-
mands you are making on the engine
and have the car seen to at a LANCIA
Dealershipas soon as you can.
When the instrument panel fuel re-
serve warning light comes on, fill up
as soon as possible. A low level of fuel
can cause an uneven supply of fuel to
the engine with the inevitable increase
in the temperature of the exhaust gas
and serious damage to the catalytic
converter.
Never run the engine with one or
more spark plugs disconnected, even
for testing purposes.
Do not warm up the engine by let-
ting it idle for a while before moving
off unless the outside temperature is
very low and, even in this case, only
do so for less than thirty seconds.When functioning nor-
mally the catalytic con-
verter reaches high tem-
peratures. For this reason do not
park the car over inflammable
material (grass, dry leaves, pine
needles etc.): fire hazard.
Failure to heed these pre-
cautions could cause a
fire.
Do not install other heat shields and
do not remove those already fitted to
the catalytic converter and exhaust
pipe.
Do not allow anything to be sprayed
onto the catalytic converter, Lambda
sensor and exhaust pipe.TOWING A TRAILER
IMPORTANTThe car must be fit-
ted with a homologated tow hitch and
suitable electrical system for towing a
caravan or trailer.
Have the tow hitch fitted by an ex-
pert who will issue specific documen-
tation for use on roads.
Fit special and/or additional
rearview mirrors in accordance with
the highway code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the car to climb
the maximum gradients specified.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill rather than constantly brak-
ing.
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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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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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