steering wheel Lancia Ypsilon 2003 Owner handbook (in English)

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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of instruments and warning lights may vary according to the version of the car.
1.Fixed air vents for side windows - 2.Left-hand stalk (direction indicators/headlamps) - 3.Airbag - 4.Right-hand stalk (wind-
screen wiper/rear window wiper) - 5.Instrument panel - 6.Button panel with climate control button - 7.Radio-navigator or
sound system - 8.Front window demisting - 9.Passenger side airbag - 10.Speaker housing (tweeter) - 11.Side air vent - 12.Glove
compartment - 13.Air distribution knob - 14.Air recirculation slider - 15.Fan knob - 16.Air temperature adjustment knob -
17.Ignition switch - 18.Steering wheel adjustment lever - 19.Bonnet release lever - 20.Horn - 21.Object tray/Fusebox.
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The presence and position of instruments and warning lights may vary according to the version of the car.
1.Fixed air vents for side windows - 2.Left-hand stalk (direction indicators/headlamps) - 3.Airbag - 4.Right-hand stalk
(windscreen wiper/rear window wiper) - 5.Instrument panel - 6.Button panel - 7.Sound system housing - 8.Front window
demisting - 9.Speaker housing (tweeter) - 10.Side air vent - 11.Glove compartment - 12.Air distribution knob - 13.Air
recirculation slider - 14.Fan knob - 15.Air temperature adjustment knob - 16.Ignition switch - 17.Steering wheel adjust-
ment lever - 18.Bonnet release lever - 19.Horn - 20.Object tray/Fusebox.
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To set: remove the ignition key from
theSTOPorPARKposition, and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To release: move the steering wheel
slightly as you turn the ignition key to
MAR.
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is mov-
ing. The steering wheel
would automatically lock as soon
as you tried to turn it. This also
applies when the car is being
towed.INDIVIDUAL
SETTINGS
Adjustments must be
made only when the car is
stationary.
FRONT SEATS
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift the lever A (fig. 6)and push the
seat forwards or backwards. You are
in the correct position for driving
when your hands are resting on the
steering wheel rim and your arms are
slightly bent.Height adjustment
Pull out telescopic lever B (fig. 6);
raise or lower it as required.
IMPORTANTThe adjustment must
only be made with someone sitting in
the seat.
Adjusting the reclining seat back
Turn knob C (fig. 6).
fig. 6
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Once you have released
the lever, check that the
seat is firmly locked in the
runners by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat
in place could result in the seat
moving suddenly and dangerously.
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ACCESS TO THE BACK SEATS
(fig. 10)
You can easily get into the back
seats from either side.
Pull handle Aup to fold the seat
back down and slide the seat forwards
(only for the passenger seat).
A recovery device with memory
makes it possible to automatically re-
turn the passenger seat to the position
it was in previously. Always ensure
the seat is locked properly in its run-
ners by trying to move it back and
forth.STEERING WHEEL (fig. 11)
DRIVING MIRROR (fig. 12)
This mirror is adjustable. Move lever
Ato shift the mirror to the following
positions:
1)normal position;
2)anti-dazzle position.
The mirror is also fitted with a safety
device that releases the mirror in the
event of impact. The wheel must only be
adjusted while the car is
stationary.Do not push on the power
steering limit switch for
more than 15 seconds with
the engine running. This causes
noise and could damage the sys-
tem.
fig. 11
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fig. 12
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To adjust the height of the steering
wheel:
1)Move lever Ato position 1.
2)Adjust the steering wheel.
3)Return the lever to position 2to
lock the wheel in place again.
fig. 10
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IMPORTANTThe climate control
is very useful for speeding up demist-
ing because it dries the air. Simply
adjust the controls for the demisting
function and turn on the climate con-
trol by pressing button
√.
IMPORTANTThe versions with cli-
mate control have a factory-fitted
pollen filter.
IMPORTANTThe climate control
compressor will be temporarily ex-
cluded when accelerating sharply, and
reengaged after an established period
of time.STEERING
COLUMN STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk controls the following out-
side lights:
– side/taillights;
– dipped beam headlights;
– main beam headlights;
– direction indicators.
The outside lights can only be lit up
with the control stalk when the igni-
tion key is at MAR.
When the outside lights are turned
on, the instrument panel and the var-
ious controls located in the dashboard
light up.Side and taillights (fig. 46)
These come on when you turn
knurled switch from åto6. Instru-
ment panel indicator light 3comes
on.
Dipped beam headlights (fig. 47)
These come on when you turn the
knurled switch from 6to
2.
Main beam headlights (fig. 48)
Push the stalk forwards towards the
dashboard with the ring at
2to
switch the headlights on.
Instrument panel indicator light 1
comes on.
To return to dipped beams, pull the
stalk back towards the steering wheel.
fig. 46
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fig. 47
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RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wash/wipe (fig. 51)
This feature can only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
Controls:
0- windscreen wiper off;
1- flick wipe;
2- slow continuous wipe;
3- fast continuous wipe;
4- temporary function: when you
release the stalk it returns to position
0and automatically turns off the
windscreen wiper.
fig. 51
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To flash the lights (fig. 49)
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (temporary position).Direction indicators (fig. 50)
Move the stalk as follows to turn on
the direction indicators:
up - for the right indicator;
down - for the left indicator.
Instrument panel indicator light y
flashes.
The direction indicators automati-
cally return to the neutral position
when the car straightens up.
If you want the indicator to flash
briefly, move the stalk up or down
without it clicking into position. When
you let it go it will return to its origi-
nal position.
fig. 48
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fig. 49
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fig. 50
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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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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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It is important to remem-
ber that the airbag can be
fired even when the engine
is not running and the key is at
MAR if it is hit by another vehicle
travelling at suitable speed. As a
consequence, LANCIA recom-
mends sitting children in their
specific restraint systems on the
back seat, which is the most pro-
tected position possible. On the
contrary, the airbags will not be
fired if the car is crashed into
when the key is not inserted or
turned. Consequently, in this case,
the fact that the system is not fired
does not indicate a fault.Always drive with both
hands on the rim of the
steering wheel so that the
airbag is free to inflate during a
head-on collision, and protect you
from serious injury. Do not drive
with your body bending towards
the steering wheel, but sit in an
upright position with your back
resting against the seat.
If an attempt has been
made to steal the car, or if
it has actually been stolen
or has been vandalised in any way
or subjected to flooding, have the
airbag system checked over at a
LANCIA Dealership. Do not apply stickers or
other objects to the steering
wheel or to the dashboard
on the passenger’s side. Do not
travel with objects on your lap or in
front of you nor with a pipe, pencil
or similar between your lips; you
could seriously hurt yourself if the
airbag inflates in a collision.
The correct operation of
front airbags, side airbags
and pretensioners is en-
sured only if the car is not over-
loaded. Do not exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see “Weights” in
“Technical specifications”).When the passenger’s
front airbag is active (pas-
senger front airbag deacti-
vation switch at ON), the warn-
ing light will come on for approx-
imately four seconds and flash for
other four seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned to MAR to re-
mind the driver than the passen-
ger’s front and side airbags (where
fitted) will be fired in the event of
a crash. The warning light should
go out immediately afterwards.
The airbag does not re-
place seat belts but rather
increases their effective-
ness. Furthermore, the airbag is
not fired in the event of low speed
front collisions, side collisions,
rear-end shunts and roll-overs. In
these cases, the passengers are
only protected by the seat belts
which for this reason must always
be fastened.
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HOW TO WARM UP
THE ENGINE AFTER
IT HAS JUST STARTED
– Begin to move forward slowly let-
ting the engine turn over at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly.
– Do not push the engine to its limit
for the first few kilometres. You are
recommended to wait until the water
temperature has reached 50°C to
60°C (pointer moves slightly from its
initial position).
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the Lancia CODE system fails to
recognise the code transmitted by the
ignition key (warning lamp ¢on in-
strument panel lit with a fixed light),
you can start the engine by following
the emergency procedure using the
code written on the CODE card.
See the section “In an emergency”.STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOPwhile
the engine is idling.
Remember that as long as
the engine is not running,
the brake booster and
power steering do not work. You
therefore have to use considerably
more effort on both the brake
pedal and the steering wheel.
Bump starting by push-
ing, towing or rolling
downhill must be avoided
at all costs. This way of starting
could cause a rush of fuel into the
catalytic exhaust pipe and damage
it beyond repair.
BUMP STARTING
A quick burst on the ac-
celerator before turning off
the engine serves ab-
solutely no practical purpose, and
wastes fuel.
IMPORTANTAfter a taxing drive it
is better to allow the engine to “catch
its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in
the engine compartment to fall.
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