Lancia Ypsilon 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

SAFETY
SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the torso straight
and rested against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A fig. 89
and insert it into the buckle B, until the locking
click is heard. On removal, if it jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide
the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding,
to prevent it from twisting. Through the reel,
the belt automatically adapts to the body of the
passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of
movement.
WARNING
Never press button C fig. 89 when
travelling.
The reel
may lock when the car is parked on a
steep slope: this is perfectly normal. Furthermore,
the reel mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat belts with
three anchor points and a reel. Fasten the rear seat
belts as shown in fig. 90 (4-seater versions) or
(5-seater versions) fig. 91.
fig. 89
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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a
violent collision, back
seat
passengers not wearing seat belts also
represent a serious danger for the front seat
passengers.IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to
their normal position, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
The rear central seat belt is provided
with a service
buckle fig. 92. Do not
use the seat belt with the service buckle not
fastened. In the case there is a high risk of
injuries or death in the event of an accident.
Before using the belt, always make sure
that the service buckle is correctly fastened.
fig. 90
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S.B.R. SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder)This system consists of a device which, in
conjunction with the
warning light flashing on
the instrument panel and an intermittent acoustic
signal, warns the driver and front passenger if
their seat belts have not been fastened.
On some versions there is also a panel (provided
as an alternative to the warning light on the
instrument panel) located above the rear-view
mirror fig. 93 which warns the front and back seat
passengers via acoustic and visual signals if their
seat belts have not been fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Lancia
Dealership. The SBR system can only be
reactivated via the display Set Up Menu (see
chapter “Knowing your car").
The warning lights may be red or green and
operate as follows:
❒1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand
drive versions);
❒2 = rear left seat (passenger);
❒3 = rear right seat (passenger);
❒4 = front right seat (passenger status for
left-hand drive versions).
fig. 93
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Front seats (warning light no. 1 = driver and
no. 4 = passenger)
Driver
If the driver is the only occupant and the seat belt
is not fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or
when travelling at a speed from 10 to 20 km/h for
longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal sequence
will be started (front seats) consisting of a tone
for 6 seconds followed by a 90 second beep. The
warning light will flash. The warning lights will
stay on fixed at the end of the cycle until the
engine is stopped. The acoustic signal will
be interrupted immediately when the driver's seat
belt is fastened and the warning light will turn
green.
The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual) will be
repeated as described above and the red warning
light will flash if the seat belt is unfastened again
while travelling.
Passenger
A similar situation applies to the front passenger,
with the difference that the warning light turns
green and the indication is also interrupted when
the passenger leaves the car.
It both front seat belts are unfastened while the
car is travelling a few seconds apart, the acoustic
indication will refer to the most recent event
and the two warning lights will proceed with the
visual indication independently.Rear seats (warning light no. 2 and no. 3)
For rear seats, the reminder cycle occurs only
when any seat belt is unfastened (red flashing
warning light). In this condition, the warning light
referred to the seat belt which has been
unfastened will become red and blink for
approximately 30 seconds. An acoustic signal is
also issued.
The visual indication (red flashing) will start and
stop independently for each warning light if
several seat belts are unfastened. The warning
light will become green when the relevant seat belt
is fastened again.
The rear seat warning lights will switch off,
regardless of the state of the belt (red or green)
approximately 30 seconds after the last signal.
IMPORTANT When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, if all the front and rear belts are already
fastened the warning lights will remain lit with a
constant green light for about 30 seconds.
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IMPORTANT When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the "belts fastened" warning lights will
be lit with a constant green light while those for
the belts unfastened will be lit with a constant red
light. If the last belt is also fastened, the the
warning lights will remain lit with a steady green
light for about 30 seconds then they will switch
off.
PRETENSIONERSThe car is equipped with front seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the seat belts by
several centimetres in the event of a strong frontal
impact. This guarantees the perfect adherence of
the seat belts to the occupants bodies before
the retention action begins. It is evident that the
pretensioners have operated when the belt
withdraws toward the reel. This car is also
equipped with a second pretensioner (in the kick
plate area). Its activation is signalled by the
shortening of the metal cable. A slight discharge of
smoke may be produced during the activation of
the pretensioner which is not in harmful and does
not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioning
device, wear the seat belt tight to the chest and
pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes to its
original conditions will invalidate its efficiency. If,
due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms,
etc.), the device has been affected by water and
mud, it must be replaced.
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WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. Go to
a Lancia Dealership
to have it replaced after it has been
deployed. Pretensioner validity is indicated
on the label located on the door contour
sheet metal. Pretensioners should be
replaced at a Lancia Dealership as this date
approaches.Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them. These devices are not
affected by vibrations caused by irregularities
of the road surface or low obstacles such as
kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia Dealership for
any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt
reels contain a load limiter which allows
controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force
acting on the chest and shoulders during the
belt restraining action in the case of frontal
collisions.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting, and
ensuring that all the other occupants of the car
also respect, the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts. Always fasten the seat
belts before starting.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant
mothers: the risk of injury in the event of an
accident is greatly reduced for them and
the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower part
of the belt very low down so that it passes over the
pelvis and under the abdomen (see fig. 94).
fig. 94
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WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back
of your seat
upright, lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits closely
across your chest and pelvis. Always fasten
the seat belts on both the front and the rear
seats! Travelling without wearing seat belts
will increase the risk of serious injury and
even death in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Removing or otherwise tampering
with safety belt
and pretensioner
components is strictly prohibited. Any
operations on these components must be
performed by qualified and authorised
technicians. Always go to a Lancia
Dealership.
The belt must not be twisted. The upper part must
pass over the shoulder and cross the chest
diagonally. The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis (as shown in fig. 95) rather than the
abdomen of the passenger. Never use devices
(clips, pegs, etc.) to hold the seat belt away from
your body.Each seat belt must be used by only one person.
Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger's
lap and a single belt to protect them both fig. 96.
In general, do not place any objects between the
person and belt.
fig. 95
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WARNING
If the belt has been sharply pulled,
for example as
the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together with the
anchoring devices, the anchoring device
mounting screws and the pretensioner must
be completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs of wear
or damage, it may have lost its restraining
properties.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
To maintain the seat belts in efficient conditions,
observe the following:
❒always use the belt with the strap well stretched
and never twisted; make sure that it is free to
run without obstructions;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear to be
damaged. Always replace the belt if the
pretensioners were deployed;
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the
shade. Never use strong detergents, bleach,
paints or any other substance which could
damage the belt fibres;❒prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct
operation is only guaranteed if water does not
get inside
❒replace the seat belt when it shows wear or cuts.
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of a collision,
all passengers must be seated and wearing
adequate restraint systems.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
This is even more important for children.
Compared with adults, a child's head is
proportionally larger and heavier than the rest of
the body, while muscles and bone structure are not
fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems are necessary
which are different from adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best child restraint
systems are contained in the European Standard
ECE-R44, which enforces the use of restraint
systems classified into five groups:Group Weight groups
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg of weight
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child seat which must never be
removed. When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children are
considered as adults and have to wear the
standard seat belts. Lineaccessori Lancia includes
child seats for each weight group. These devices
are recommended having been specifically
designed for Lancia cars.
WARNING
Do not arrange cradle child seats
facing backwards if
the front air bag
on the passenger's side is enabled.
Deployment of the air bag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. It
is advisable to always carry children in a
child seat on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of a collision.
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WARNING
Should it be absolutely necessary to
carry a child
on the front seat in a
backwards-facing craddle seat, the
passenger's front and side air bags must be
deactivated through the Setup menu.
Deactivation should be verified by checking
the warning light on the instrument panel.
The passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to avoid
the child seat from coming into contact with
the dashboard.
FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD SEAT
(with seat belts)GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing
backwards on a cradle seat, which, supporting the
head, does not induce stress on the neck in the
event of sharp decelerations.
The cradle is restrained by the car seat belts, as
shown in fig. 97 and it must restrain the child
in turn with its own belts.
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