battery capacity Lancia Ypsilon 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the Warranty
Booklet. It is also possible to go to the www.lancia.com website to find the closest Lancia
Dealership.STARTING THE ENGINEGo to a Lancia Dealership immediately if
instrument panel warning light
remains on
constantly.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started
using an auxiliary battery with the same capacity
or a little higher than the flat one.To start the car proceed as follows:
❒connect the positive terminals (sign + near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead
fig. 110;
❒with a second lead, connect the negative
terminal – of the auxiliary battery to an
earthing point
on the engine or the gearbox of
the car to be started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above.
For versions with Start&Stop system, in case of
starting by auxiliary battery, refer to the
paragraph “Start&Stop system” in the chapter
“Getting to know your car”.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start,
do not persist but contact a Lancia Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another car,
prevent accidental contact between metallic parts
of the two cars.
fig. 110
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BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
periodic check carried out at a Lancia Dealership
is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another
original battery with the same specifications.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to
prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the negative
battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under
50% for a long time, the battery is damaged
by sulphation, reducing its capacity and efficiency
at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing
(this can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph "Car inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the car is left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install
electrical accessories which require permanent
electrical supply (alarm etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply requirements,
contact a Lancia Dealership, whose qualified staff
will evaluate the overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages
the battery
and may cause an explosion.
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Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing
your car, if you wish to install any accessories
(car alarm, car phone etc.), contact a Lancia
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle and will,
most importantly, advise you if a
higher-capacity battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment.
For battery replacement, contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an
extended period of
time in extremely
cold weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to avoid it
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles
when working on
or near the battery.
WHEELS AND TYRESBefore long trips, and every two weeks, check the
tyre and space-saver wheel inflation pressure
(for versions/markets, where provided). Check the
tyres when cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under
standard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig.
161:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the
edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.
fig. 161
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– Engine compartment
fuse box.......................... 183
– fuse list........................... 188
– Luggage compartment
fuse box.......................... 185
– replacing fuses................ 181Gearbox (use of)................. 135
Gear Shift Indicator
(system) ............................. 10
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............ 181H
andbrake ......................... 134
Hazard warning lights .......... 59
Headlights - fog light
alignment ........................... 78
Headlights............................ 77
– adjusting headlights
abroad ............................. 78
– bulb replacement............ 172
– headlamp alignment
corrector .......................... 78
– light beam direction ......... 77
Headlight washers .............. 215
Head restraints..................... 30
Hill Holder system ............... 81
Hill Holder (system)............. 81
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ..... 221
– chassis marking .............. 221
– engine marking .............. 221
– identification data plate.. 220
Ignition device...................... 27
Instrument panel .................. 6
Interior fittings ..................... 62
Interiors (cleaning) ............. 218Jack ................................... 159K
eys
– key without remote
control ............................. 24
– key with remote control ... 24
– replacing remote
control battery ................. 26
– request for additional
remote controls ................ 26
Key with remote control
(replacing the battery) ........ 26
Knowing your car................. 5
Lancia CODE (system) ........ 23
Lancia CODE system ........... 23
– Display ............................ 11
– Luggage compartment
(capacity) ....................... 233
Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ........... 172
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb) ........... 175
Load limiters ...................... 114
Lubricants (specifications).. 238
Luggage compartment ......... 70
Luggage compartment
roof light
– bulb replacement............ 180M
agic Parking ..................... 92
Magic Parking system .......... 92
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement............ 173
– control ............................. 49
Manual climate control......... 37
– maintenance .................... 38
Mechanical Brake Assist ....... 80
Menu items .......................... 13
MSR system ......................... 83
MSR (system)....................... 83
Multifunction display ........... 9
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement............ 178
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KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
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IN AN EMERGENCY
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