fuel consumption Lancia Ypsilon 2002 Owner handbook (in English)

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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an im-
portant factor which has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span
of your car. For this reason care
should be taken to maintain your ve-
hicle by carrying out the necessary
checks and regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
Servize Schedule (see spark plugs,
idle, air filters, timing sections).Tyres
Tyres should be checked at least
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low fuel consumption increases as the
resistance to the rolling movement of
the tyre is greater. In this state, tyre
wear is increased and car handling
suffers which will affect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
car (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affects consump-
tion and stability.
Roof/ski racks
Remove roof or ski racks from the
roof of the car as soon as they are no
longer needed. These accessories re-
duce the aerodynamic penetration of
the car and will increase consump-
tion. When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer where pos-
sible.Electrical devices
Use the electrical devices for the nec-
essary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, supplementary lights, wind-
screen wipers, heating system blower
require large amounts of energy and,
increasing the request for power also
increases fuel consumption (up to
+25% when driving in built-up areas).
Air conditioner
The air conditioner is an additional
load which greatly affects the engine
leading to higher consumption (on av-
erage up to +20%). When the tem-
perature outside the car permits it,
use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of aerodynamic optional ex-
tras which are not certified for specific
use on the car, may reduce the aero-
dynamic penetration of the car and
increase consumption.
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Gear selection
As soon as the traffic and road con-
ditions allow it, shift to a higher gear.
Using a lower gear to liven up accel-
eration greatly increases consumption.
In the same way, improper use of the
higher gears will increase consump-
tion, emissions and wear and tear on
the engine.
Top speeds
Fuel consumption increases consid-
erably as speed increases. For exam-
ple, when accelerating from 90 to
120 kph, fuel consumption increases
by about +30%. Your speed should
be kept as even as possible and su-
perfluous braking and acceleration
avoided as this increases both con-
sumption and emissions. A “soft” way
of driving should be adopted by at-
tempting to anticipate manoeuvres to
avoid imminent danger and to keep a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
in order to avoid braking sharply.Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the
revs will greatly affect consumption
and emissions: acceleration should be
gradual and not exceed the maximum
torque.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Frequent cold starting will not en-
able the engine to reach optimal run-
ning temperature. It follows therefore
that consumption will be higher (from
+15% to +30% in built-up areas) as
will the production of toxic emissions. STYLE OF DRIVING
Starting
Do not warm the engine when the
car is stationery or at high or low revs:
in this way the engine will warm up
gradually increasing consumption and
emissions. You should drive off slowly
straight away avoiding high revs so
that the engine will warm up more
quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving the engine when
stopped at traffic lights or before
switching off the engine and avoid
doubling the clutch as these actions
have no purpose on modern vehicles
and serve only to increase consump-
tion and pollution.
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Traffic and road conditions
Heavy traffic and higher consump-
tion are synonymous; for example,
when driving slowly with frequent use
of the lower gears or in large towns
where there are numerous traffic
lights.
Winding roads, mountain roads and
bumpy roads also have a negative ef-
fect on consumption.
Enforced halts
During prolonged hold-ups (traffic
lights, level crossings) the engine
should be switched off.LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the car’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for dri-
ving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
Service Schedule to the letter.
Use only unleaded petrol.
If you have trouble starting, do not
keep turning the ignition key for long
periods. Be especially careful to avoid
bump starting the car by pushing,
towing or rolling down hill: these are
all manoeuvres that can damage the
catalytic exhaust.CHEAP RUNNING
THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the Lancia Y. It is no ac-
cident that its pollution control equip-
ment is much more effective than that
required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules you
can avoid harming the environment
and often cut down fuel consumption
at the same time.
On this subject, a few useful tips
have been given below to supplement
those marked by symbol #at various
points of the handbook.
You are asked to read both the for-
mer and latter carefully.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well as
those “in the trade” will probably start reading
from this point in the manual. This, in fact, is
where a section jam-packed with facts, figures,
formulae, measurements and tables begins. In a
sense, it is the Lancia Y’s identity card.
A document that introduces the car and explains
in technical jargon all the features that go together
to make it a model designed to give you superla-
tive driving satisfaction.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA ............... 145
ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSIONS............... 146
ENGINE......................................................... 147
TRANSMISSION............................................. 150
BRAKES......................................................... 151
SUSPENSION ................................................. 152
STEERING..................................................... 152
WHEELS........................................................ 153
WHEEL GEOMETRY ..................................... 155
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 155
PERFORMANCE............................................ 156
WEIGHTS...................................................... 157
DIMENSIONS................................................. 158
CAPACITIES .................................................. 160
TYRE PRESSURE .......................................... 163
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......................... 164
FUEL CONSUMPTION -
CO
2EMISSIONS ............................................. 166
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FUEL
CONSUMPTION -
CO
2EMISSIONS
The fuel consumption values, in
litres x 100 km, indicated in the fol-
lowing tables, have been determined
according to homologation tests pre-
scribed in the European Directive
specifications. The following proce-
dures are used to define the con-
sumption values:Consumption values are defined by
means of the following procedures:
– an urban cycleconsisting of a
cold start and a simulated drive in
city streets;
– an extra-urban cycleconsisting
in frequent accelerations, in all gears,
simulating normal conditions of use.
Speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h;
– the combined consumptionis
calculated as approximately 37% of
the urban cycle and approximately
63% of the extra-urban cycle. IMPORTANT Road and traffic
conditions, weather, general con-
ditions of the car, driving style, fit-
tings and accessories, use of the
climate control system, load, roof
racks and other situations penal-
ising aerodynamic penetration and
effecting rolling resistance will in-
fluence fuel consumption rates
which can be different from the
values shown in the table (see
“Cheap running that respects the
environment” in “Driving your
car” chapter).
Consumption may be greater during
the first 2000 km due to running in.
Consumption according1.2 1.2 16V1.216VM Nblue
to Directive 1999/100/EC1.216VM
Nred
Urban7.3 7.5 8.3
Extra-urban4.8 5.0 5.5
Combined5.7 6.0 6.5
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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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