brake fluid Lancia Ypsilon 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a specific
message and/or sound when applicable. These
indications areconcise and precautionaryand,
as such, must not be considered as exhaustive
and/or an alternative to the information contained
in this Owner Handbook, which you are advised
to read carefully in all cases. In the event of a
failure indication,always refer to the contents
of this chapter.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are
divided into two categories:very seriousandless
seriousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a shorter
warning “cycle”.
The displaying cycle of both failure categories can
be stopped by pressing the button
. The control
panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the malfunction is eliminated.
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) /
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position
illuminates the warning light, but it should switch
off after a few seconds.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The warning light turns on when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the
minimum level due to a possible leak in the
circuit. On some versions the display shows the
dedicated message.
WARNING
If the warning light
switches on
when travelling, stop the car
immediately and contact a Lancia
Dealership.
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the key is turned to MAR position, the
warning light switches on but should switch off
after a few seconds.
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Never use a fast battery-charger to start
the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car,
particularly the ignition and fuel supply
control units.
WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because
incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames and lighted cigarettes away from the
battery and do not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not active
until the engine is started. A much greater effort
will therefore be required to use the brake pedal or
turn the steering wheel.
REPLACING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the "Fix&Go Automatic
Kit": see the paragraph “Automatic Fix&Go
Kit” for how to use this device. As an alternative
to the “Automatic Fix&Go Kit” the car may be
equipped with a space-saver wheel: see the
instructions on the following pages for changing
the tyre.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets where provided)
is specific
to your car, do not use it on other models, or
use the space-saver wheel of other models
on your car. The space-saver wheel must
only be used in case of emergency. It must
only be used for the distance necessary
to reach a service point and the car speed
must not exceed 80 km/h. The space-saver
wheel has an orange sticker that summarises
the main cautions for use and limitations.
Never remove or cover the label. The
following information is provided in four
languages on the label: "Important! For
temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with a standard tyre as soon as possible.
Never cover this indication." Never apply a
hub cap on a space-saver wheel.
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Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have the sealing fluid
and the cylinder disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
INFLATING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Put on the protective gloves provided
together with quick
tyre repair kit.
Proceed as follows:
❒Pull up the handbrake.Unscrew the tyre
valve cap, take out the flexible filler pipe A fig.
120 and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;❒make sure that the compressor switch A fig. 121
is in position 0 (off), start the engine, plug into
the power socket in the central tunnel fig. 122
and operate the compressor turning switch A to
position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the "Tyre pressure" paragraph
in the "Technical specifications" section. Check
tyre pressure on gauge B fig. 121 with
compressor off to obtain a more precise reading;
❒if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach
at least 1.8 bar, disengage the compressor from
the valve and power socket, then move the
car forwards by approx. ten metres in order to
distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
❒if after this operation you still cannot reach at
least 1.8 bar after 5 minutes from switching
on the compressor, do not resume driving but
contact a Lancia Dealership;
fig. 120
L0F0176
fig. 121
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove com-
partment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic ten-
sioner) (or every 24 months)●●
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check timing toothed belt conditions (excluding 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP engine)●●
Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (1.2 8V 69 HP version)●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check gearbox oil level●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replacement of timing toothed belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP engine excluded)
(1)
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Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●
Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(2)
●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●●
(1) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years.
(2) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or
24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove com-
partment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Check rear drum brake seal condition and wear●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check gearbox oil level●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Replace fuel filter cartridge●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(1) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●(1) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
(2)The actual oil and oil filter replacement interval depends on the car usage conditions and is indicated by a warning light or
message on the instrument panel, or in any case every 24 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check
and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required,
the engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
you should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versionsA. Engine oil plug/filler B. Engine oil dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Battery
F
E
CD
B
A
fig. 158
L0F0089
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1.2 8V 69 HP versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Batteryfig. 159
L0F0050
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