warning light Lancia Ypsilon 2003 Owner handbook (in English)

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WARNING LIGHTS
The warning lights will come on in
the following cases:
LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE (red)
When the pressure of the
engine oil falls below the normal level.
When the key is turned to MAR, the
light comes on but should go out the
moment the engine is started.
A delay in the light going out is only
acceptable if the engine is idling.
If the engine has been taxed heavily,
the light might flash when idling but
should go out on accelerating slightly.
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BATTERY NOT
RECHARGED
PROPERLY (red)
When there is a fault in the current
generating system.
Contact a LANCIA Dealership as
soon as possible to prevent draining
the battery.
The warning lamp will light up when
the ignition key is turned to MAR, but
should go out as soon as the engine
has started.
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If the warning lamp v
lights up while the car is
moving, switch the engine
off and get in touch with a LANCIA
Dealership.
HANDBRAKE ON/
LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
In three cases:
1.When the handbrake is engaged.
2.When the brake fluid level falls be-
low the minimum.
3.With the >warning light to indi-
cate an EBD electronic brake force
corrector failure.
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If the xwarning light
comes on when travelling,
check whether the hand-
brake is engaged. If the warning
light stays on and the handbrake
is not engaged, stop immediately
and contact a LANCIA Dealership.
AIRBAG MALFUNCTION
(red)
When the system is ineffi-
cient.
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The instrument panel
warning light should come
on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and go out after ap-
proximately four seconds. Imme-
diately contact a LANCIA Dealer-
ship if the warning light either
does not come on or stays on when
travelling.
DOORS NOT CLOSED
PROPERLY (red)
When a door is not fully
closed.
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LANCIA CODE
(amber)
In three ways (with ignition
key at MAR):
1.A single flash - indicates that the
key code has been recognised. The en-
gine can be started.
2.A constant light - indicates that the
key code has not been recognised. To
start the engine, follow the emergency
startup procedure described in the “In
an emergency” section.
3.A flashing light - indicates that the
car is not protected by the immo-
biliser system. The engine can be
started however.
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ABS (ANTI-LOCKING
SYSTEM) FAILURE
(amber)
When the ABS system is inefficient.
The normal braking system continues
to work but you should have the car
seen to at a LANCIA Dealershipas
soon as you can.
The warning lamp will light up when
you turn the key to MAR, but it
should go out as soon as the engine
starts.
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The car is fitted with an
electronic brake distribu-
tor (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 very carefully to the nearest
LANCIA Dealership to have the
system checked.EOBD SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
(amber)
In normal conditions, the warning
light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to MARand should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
The initial lighting up shows that the
warning light is working properly.
If the warning light either stays on or
comes on while travelling:
1.Fixed light - warning of a fuel
feed/ignition system failure which
If only 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.HAZARD LIGHTS
(red) (flashing)
When the hazard lights are
switched on.
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DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(green) (flashing)
When the direction indicator control
stalk is pushed up or down.
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EXTERIOR
LIGHTING (green)
When the side-/taillights are
turned on.
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MAIN-BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When the main-beam head-
lights are lit.
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may increase emissions in exhaust or
cause possible drops in performance,
poor handling and high consumption.
In such conditions, you can continue
driving but you should not tax the en-
gine and you should moderate the
speed. Prolonged use with the warn-
ing light on can cause damage. Con-
tact a LANCIA Dealershipas soon
as possible.
The warning light will go out when
the failure disappears. In any case, the
system will store the error.
2.Flashing light - warning that the
catalyser can be damaged (see
“EOBD system” in this chapter).
If the warning light starts flashing, re-
lease the accelerator pedal and slow
the engine until the warning light
stops flashing. Continue driving at
moderate speed, preventing the warn-
ing light from coming on again. Con-
tact a LANCIA Dealershipas soon
as possible.PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
When the passenger airbag has been
deactivated by means of the specific
key switch.The warning light should
come on for approximately
four seconds and flash for
other four seconds only when the
key is turned to MAR and the pas-
senger’s front airbag switch is
turned to ON. If the warning light
either does not come on or comes
on when travelling, stop immedi-
ately and contact a LANCIA Deal-
ership.Contact a Lancia Dealer-
ship as soon as possible if
the warning light ei-
ther does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes on,
with fixed or flashing light, when
travelling.
BRAKE LIGHTS
FAULTY (amber)
When one of the brake light
bulbs fails to work. A fault in the
third brake light is not indicated.
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When you pull the lever towards the
steering wheel (fig. 52), a jet of liquid
shoots out from the windscreen
washer.Rear window wash/wipe (fig. 53)
This function is only possible when
the ignition key is at MAR.
Controls:
1)turn the control from åto'for
continous wiper operation;
2)when you push the control stalk
forward (temporary position), a jet of
liquid shoots out from the rear win-
dow washer and the rear window
wiper comes into operation. When you
let the lever go again the rear window
washer/ wiper ceases to function.
fig. 52
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fig. 53
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CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS
These come on when switch A
(fig. 54)is pressed, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
When these lights are on, the panel
warning light
rflashes.
Press the switch again to turn the
lights off.
fig. 54
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DOORS
SIDE DOORS CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Unlocking from the outside
Insert the key into one of the two
doors and turn it to position 2
(fig. 69), then lift the door handle. Only open or close the
sunroof when the car is
stationary.
Incorrect use of the sun-
roof could be dangerous.
Before and when pressing
the switch, always make sure that
passengers are not liable to injury
either directly by the movement of
the sunroof or by personal effects
being dragged along or knocked
by the roof.
Always remove the igni-
tion key when getting out
of the car to make sure
that the sunroof cannot be acci-
dentally operated and constitute a
hazard for passengers remaining
in the car.
fig. 69
P4C00020
Before opening a door,
make sure that the condi-
tions are safe to carry out
the manoeuvre.
Locking from the outside
Turn the key to position 1 (fig. 69).
Opening/locking the doors
from the inside
With the doors closed, press (to
lock) or lift (to unlock) the door open-
ing lever A (fig. 70)on either the dri-
ver’s or the passenger’s side.
A green sector B(covered when the
lock is off) will appear when the door
is locked (lever Adown). The instru-
ment panel warning light
´may light
up if the doors are not closed perfectly
in some versions.
fig. 70
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ABS
The car is fitted with an ABS brak-
ing system that prevents the wheels
locking when braking, it exploits the
grip on the road surface holding the
car in the case of sudden braking.
The driver becomes aware of the
ABS activation through a slight throb-
bing of the brake pedal and the rele-
vant noise it makes.
This does not indicate brake mal-
functioning, it is an indication to the
driver that the ABS is operating. It is
a warning that the car is travelling at
borderline road grip and therefore the
speed should be adjusted to the type
of road surface.
The ABS is an addition to the basic
braking system; in the case of a fail-
ure it disables, leaving the braking
system in the same conditions as a ve-
hicle without ABS installed. COMPENSATION
FOR THE UPWARD SLANT
OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
When the car is loaded, it “slopes”
backwards. This means that the head-
light beam rises. In this case it is nec-
essary to return it to the correct posi-
tion.
The car is fitted with an electric ad-
juster(fig. 84)situated at the side of
the handbrake:
Position0- one or two people on the
front seats.
Position1- five people.
Position2- five people + load in
luggage compartment.
Position3- driver + maximum per-
missible load all in the boot.
fig. 84
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Check the positioning of
the headlight beams every
time you change the load
to be carried.
IMPORTANTIn order that the ad-
juster operates properly, the load in
the boot must not exceed the maxi-
mum values indicated.
ADJUSTING THE BEAM
OF THE FRONT FOGLIGHTS
Ask a LANCIA Dealershipto check
and, if necessary, adjust the beam for
you.
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In the case of failure, although the
anti-locking system is no longer avail-
able, the car braking capacity is not
interfered with.
If you have never driven a car with
ABS it is advised to familiarise by
making a few preliminary trials on
slippery ground, obviously maintain-
ing safety conditions and respecting
the Highway Code of the country
where you are travelling. Before start-
ing, read carefully the notes below.
The advantage of ABS as compared
with the traditional system is that it
permits maximum manoeuvrability
even when pressing the brakes right
down on roads with poor grip, pre-
venting the wheels from locking.
However, this does not mean that
with ABS the braking distance is al-
ways reduced. For example, on soft
gravel surfaces or fresh snow on a
slippery surface the distance could in-
crease.In order to get the best out of the
anti-lock system when necessary, fol-
low these hints.
If the ABS triggers it
means that the car is
reaching the limit of ad-
herence between the tyres and the
road surface. Slow down to adapt
the speed to the road grip.
ABS exploits the avail-
able grip, but it is not able
to increase it. Therefore
drive carefully on slippery surfaces
and do not take undue risks.
If there is a system fail-
ure, indicated by warning
light>lighting up on the
instrument panel, drive slowly and
go immediately to a LANCIA Deal-
ership to have the system checked.
When braking round a bend be very
careful, even with the aid of ABS.
However, the most important advice
is the following:
When the ABS switches
on and you feel the pedal
throbbing, no not lighten
the pressure, but keep the pedal
pressed well down and do not
worry. In this way you will be able
to stop within the minimum dis-
tance possible, according to the
road surface.
Following these instructions you will
be always have the best braking con-
ditions.
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FRONT AND SIDE
AIRBAGS
FRONT AIRBAGS (fig. 85)
Description and operation
The front airbag (driver and pas-
senger) is a safety device which is im-
mediately triggered in the event of a
front impact.
It consists of an instantly inflatable
bag housed in a special compartment
located:
– in the centre of the steering wheel
on the driver’s side;
– in the dashboard on the passen-
ger’s side (larger bag).
The front airbag (driver and pas-
senger) is a device which protects the
occupants of the car during a head-on
collision of a medium-high degree.
The system was designed to protect
from injury caused by the body crash-
ing to the steering wheel or the dash-
board. IMPORTANTCars fitted with ABS
must always be fitted with the wheel
rims, tyres and brake linings of the
type and make recommended by the
Manufacturer.
The system also includes the EBD
electronic brake correction (Electronic
Brake Distributor) which, through the
control unit and the ABSsensors fur-
ther enhances the braking system.
The car is fitted with an
electronic brake distribu-
tor (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 very carefully to the nearest
LANCIA Dealership to have the
system checked.
If only 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.
If the xbrake fluid low
warning light comes on,
stop the car immediately
and contact the nearest LANCIA
Dealership. Fluid leaks from the
hydraulic system, can compromise
brake system operation, both tra-
ditional systems and systems with
ABS.
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The switch has two positions:
1)Passenger side airbag on: (posi-
tion ON ) instrument panel warn-
ing light off. Do not carry children on
the front seat.
2)Passenger side airbag off: (posi-
tion OFF ) instrument panel warn-
ing light on. A child can be carried on
the front seat with a suitable restraint
system.
The instrument panel warning light
will stay on until the passenger
side airbag is reactivated. SIDE BAGS (fig. 87)
The purpose of the side bag fitted in
the seat is to protect the front seat
passengers in the event of a side im-
pacts of medium to high degree.
The device consists of a bag housed
in the front seat backs which imme-
diately inflates. This solution ensures
that the bag is in an optimal position
regardless of the seat position.
In the event of a side impact, the
control unit processes the signals from
a deceleration sensor and fires the side
bag.
The bag inflates instantly and acts
as a soft protective barrier between
the front seat passengers and car
door. The bags deflates immediately
afterwards.In the event of side collisions at low
speed, the restraining action of the
seat belts is sufficient and the airbag
is not inflated. Also in this case, seat
belts should be worn at all times.
They ensure the passenger is correctly
positioned in the seat in the event of
side crash and prevent the passenger
from being projected from the vehicle
in the event of a very violent crash.
The airbag, as a consequence, is not
a replacement for the use of seat belts
but rather a complement. We recom-
mend that seat belts are worn at all
times as prescribed by legislation in
Europe and most other countries
world-wide.
fig. 86
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fig. 87
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GENERAL WARNINGS
The front and/or side airbags
(where fitted) can be triggered if
the car is subjected to consider-
able crashes or involved in an ac-
cident concerning the underbody
areas, such as a violent impact
against steps, kerbs or projecting
objects fastened to the ground,
falling into large holes or dips in
the road surface.
When the airbag is fired it emits
heat and a small amount of pow-
der. This is not harmful and does
not indicate the beginning of a fire.
Furthermore, the surface of the in-
flated bag and in the passenger
compartment may be covered with
a powdery residues. This powder
may irritate skin and eyes. In the
event of exposure, wash with mild
soap and water.
Go to a LANCIA Dealership as
soon as possible if the warning
light
ûcomes on when travelling
(to signal a fault) to have the prob-
lem repaired. The airbag system is guaranteed
for ten years. Contact a LANCIA
Dealership as the expiry data ap-
proaches.
After an accident which triggered
the airbags, go to a LANCIA Deal-
ership to have the entire safety sys-
tem, the electronic control unit, the
seat belts and the pretensioners re-
placed. The Dealership will also
check the intactness of the electri-
cal system.
Any diagnostic, repair or re-
placement operations concerning
the airbag system must exclusively
be carried out at a LANCIA Deal-
ership.
If you are having the car
scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a LANCIA Dealer-
ship first.
If the car changes hands, the new
owner must be made aware of the
indications given above and be
given this Owner Handbook.The pretensioners (if electroni-
cally controlled), front airbags and
side airbags are activated by the
electronic control unit according
to the type of impact. Conse-
quently, missed activation of one
or more system components does
not indicate a fault in the system.
The instrument panel
warning light ûshould
come on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR and go out
after approximately four seconds.
Immediately contact a LANCIA
Dealership if the warning light ei-
ther does not come on or stays on
or comes on when travelling.
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