ABS Lancia Ypsilon 2003 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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USEFUL
ACCESSORIES
In addition to the legal requirements
we recommend keeping the following
in the car (fig. 4):
– first-aid kit with non-alcoholic
base disinfectant, sterile gauze, a roll
of gauze bandage, plasters, etc.,
– fire extinguisher,
– all-purpose round-nose scissors,
– work gloves.
fig. 4
P4C00425
IMPORTANTThe use of cellular
phones, CB transmitters or other sim-
ilar devices inside the passenger com-
partment (without an aerial) produces
RF electromagnetic fields which, am-
plified by the resonance effects inside
the passenger compartment may
cause electrical systems equipping the
vehicle (engine control unit,
ABS/EBD control unit etc.) to mal-
function. This could compromise ve-
hicle safety as well as constituting a
potential hazard for the occupants.
The transmission and reception effi-
ciency of this equipment may also be
affected by the shielding effect of the
car’s body.The parts described and illustrated
are available from Lineaccessori
LANCIA.
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FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the 12V-21W bulb (type
PY21W):
1)Release spring clip A (fig. 13)
from support Bby turning in the di-
rection of the arrow.
2)Pull out the lens unit from the
front.
3)The bulb holder Cis connected to
the lens unit. To remove it, turn it
slightly.4)Remove bulbE (fig. 14), by push-
ing it gently and turning it in an an-
ticlockwise direction.
5)Replace the bulb, then refit the
bulb holder to the lens unit.
6)Reposition the lens unit, by intro-
ducing the two tabs Dinto the guides
at the side of the headlamp.
7)Reattach spring clip A.DIRECTION INDICATOR
REPEATERS
To replace the 12V-5W bulb (type
W5W):
1)Push the lens A (fig. 15)in the di-
rection of the arrow to release the fas-
tening tab. Be careful not to damage
the bodywork.
2)Take the unit out.
fig. 13
P4C00029
fig. 14
P4C00405
fig. 15
P4C00382
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Headlight warning lamp
Side/taillights warning light - Cellular phone setup system
Heated rear window warning light
Heated rear window
Rear window wiper
Rear window washer
Windscreen wiper
Windscreen washer
Electric mirror control
Electric mirror defroster
Remote control
Radio power supply - Cellular phone radio-navigator
setup system
Cluster power supply - Cellular phone setup system
Check panel power supply
Door lock/unlock remote control power supply
Horn
Airbag system protection
ABS system protection
Radiator fan protection
Internal climate control fan
Radiator fan
Electric windows
Door lock System / Component No. fuse Amperage Location
15 10A fig. 32
10 10A fig. 32
1 20A fig. 32
1 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
6 20A fig. 32
3 10A fig. 33
1 20A fig. 32
3 15A fig. 32
4 15A fig. 32
3 15A fig. 32
3 15A fig. 32
4 15A fig. 32
5 20A fig. 32
– 15A fig. 32
6 60A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
30A (40A
2 if climate control fig. 35
fitted)-MAXI FUSE
7 30A fig. 32
11 30A fig. 32
1 30A fig. 33
5 20A fig. 33
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System / Component No. fuse Amperage Location
Sunroof
General fusebox
(left side of dashboard)
Fusebox in glove compartment
Key-operated circuits and Lancia CODE
Lancia CODE and engine control circuit
1242 cm
3version:
Compressor
Auxiliary loads (lambda sensor, evaporation system,
compressor on)
ABS power circuit protection
Engine control unit protection
Lancia CODE
1242 cm
316Vversion:
Compressor
Auxiliary loads (lambda sensor, evaporation system,
compressor on)
Engine control unit protection
Lancia CODE
Auxiliary loads (injectors, ignition coils, phase sensor)
ABS power circuit protection4 20A fig. 33
1 80A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
4 50A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
5 40A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
3 30A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
1 7.5A fig. 36
2 15A fig. 36
3 10A fig. 36
4 7.5A fig. 36
5 7.5A fig. 36
1 7.5A fig. 36
2 15A fig. 36
4 7.5A fig. 36
5 7.5A fig. 36
1 15A fig. 37
2 10A fig. 37
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IMPORTANT - Battery
You should check the battery charge
preferably at the beginning of the
winter to avoid the possibility of the
electrolyte freezing up.
This check should be performed
more frequently if the car is mainly
used for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that absorb energy
even when the ignition key is re-
moved, especially if they are after-
market accessories.
You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the Service Schedule
(see “Car maintenance”) if the car is
used in hot climates or particularly
demanding conditions. IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Change the engine oil more fre-
quently than indicated in the Service
Schedule, if the car is normally driven
in one of the following particularly se-
vere conditions:
– towing a trailer or caravan
– on dusty roads
– short, repetitive trips (less than 7
or 8 kilometres) in outside tempera-
tures below zero
– engines that are frequently left to
idle or drive slowly over long dis-
tances.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
Change the air cleaner more often
than indicated in the Service Sched-
ule if you use the car on dusty roads.
If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a LANCIA Dealer-
ship.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
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.
IMPORTANT - Remote control
If the LED on the remote control
unit flashes only once when you press
the remote control button, you need
to replace the batteries.
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Make sure the highly cor-
rosive brake fluid does not
drip onto the paintwork. If
it does, wash it off immediately
with water.
IMPORTANTBrake fluid is hygro-
scopic (meaning it absorbs humidity).
This is why the fluid should be
changed more frequently than shown
in the Service Schedule if the car is
mainly driven in areas with a high
percentage of humidity in the air.AIR CLEANER
REPLACEMENT
1.2 versions
Loosen the screws on the edge and
on the air cleaner cover A (fig. 3)and
remove the filtering element Bto be
replaced.1.2
16Vversions
Unscrew the three screws A (fig. 4),
remove cover Band remove the filter
elementCto be replaced.
The brake fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. If it
accidentally comes into
contact with the skin, wash with
neutral soap and water, then rinse
copiously. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately.
If you often drive on
dusty roads, the filter will
require changing more fre-
quently than indicated in the Ser-
vice Schedule.
Any cleaning operations
on the filter could damage
it, causing serious damage
to the engine.
fig. 3
P4C00421
fig. 4
P4C00413
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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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