parking brake Lancia Ypsilon 2003 Owner handbook (in English)

IGNITION SWITCH
The key can turn through four posi-
tions(fig. 5):
–STOP:engine off, key can be re-
moved and the steering column is
locked. Some electrical devices can be
used (e.g. sound system, central door
lock, etc.).
–MAR:drive position. All electrical
devices can be used.
–AVV:to start the engine.–PARK:engine off, parking lights
lit, key can be removed, steering col-
umn locked. Press button Ato turn
the key to PARK.
fig. 5
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If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to steal
your car), get a LANCIA Dealer-
ship to make sure it is still func-
tioning properly before you start
driving again.
Always remove the key
when leaving the car so
that the controls cannot be
accidentally activated. Engage the
handbrake, and if the car is facing
uphill engage the first gear too.
With the car facing downhill en-
gage the reverse gear. Never leave
children alone in the car.
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CHANGING THE BATTERIES
(fig. 4)
Change the remote control batteries
when the LED on the remote control
flashes once only when pressed.
Change the batterie with a similar
type as follows: open the plastic cov-
ers; insert the new batterie respecting
the polarity shown; close the plastic
covers.
Used batteries are an en-
vironmental hazard. Dis-
pose of them in appropri-
ate containers as prescribed by the
law. Alternatively, take the batter-
ies to a LANCIA Dealership who
will dispose of them correctly.
fig. 4
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is situated be-
tween the two front seats.
To put the handbrake on, pull it up-
wards until the vehicle is blocked;
normally four or five clicks are suffi-
cient on flat ground, whereas seven or
eight might be necessary when park-
ing on steep slopes with the vehicle
laden.
IMPORTANTIf this is not the case,
take the car to a LANCIA Dealer-
shipto have the handbrake adjusted.
When the ignition key is turned to
MARand the handbrake pulled up,
the warning lamp xwill light up on
the instrument panel.To release the handbrake:
1)Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A (fig. 1).
2)Keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. Instrument panel
warning light xwill go out.
3)To prevent accidental movement
of the car, when releasing the hand-
brake, keep the foot brake depressed.PARKING
Stop the engine, engage the hand-
brake and engage a gear (first gear if
the car is faced uphill or reverse if it
is faced downhill). Leave the wheels
steered. Block the wheels with a
wedge or a stone if the car is parked
on a steep slope.
If the car is parked on a steep slope,
block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MARbecause it drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the car even if it is only for a few
moments.
Do not leave children un-
supervised in the car.
fig. 1
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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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