Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

❒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.
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 Regulation
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
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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.
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.
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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. 101 and it must restrain the child in
turn with its own belts.GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, children may be
carried facing forwards fig. 102.
WARNING
Child seats with Isofix attachment are
available for a safe anchoring to the
seat without using the car seat belts.
WARNING
The figures are only examples for
fitting purposes. Install the car seat
according to the instructions, which are
mandatorily included with this type of
restraint system.
fig. 101
L0F0013
fig. 102
L0F0187
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car seat
belts directly fig. 103.
The child seat is now needed only to position the
child correctly with respect to the belts so that the
diagonal section crosses the child's chest and
never the neck, and the lower part is snug on the
pelvis not the abdomen.GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable
risers are available to position the seat belt
correctly.
Thefig. 104 shows an example of correct child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.
WARNING
The figures are only examples for
fitting purposes. Install the car seat
according to the instructions, which are
mandatorily included with this type of
restraint system.
fig. 103
L0F0014
fig. 104
L0F0015
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement
possibilities for child restraints on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:Group Weight groups Front passenger Rear central passengerRear side
passengers
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg
UXU
Group 1 9-18 kg
UXU
Group 2 15-25 kg
UXU
Group 3 22-36 kg
UXU
U= suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the
specified "Groups".
X= seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
Main safety rules to be followed when
carrying children:
❒Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is
the most protected position in the event of an
accident.
❒If the passenger's air bag is deactivated always
check the warning light on the instrument
panel to make sure that it has actually been
deactivated.
❒Carefully follow the instructions supplied with
the child seat which are mandatory by law.
Keep the instructions in the car along with the
other documents and this handbook. Do not use
second-hand child seats without instructions.
❒Always check that the seat belt is well fastened
by pulling on it.❒Only one child is to be strapped into each
retaining system; never carry two children using
one child seat.
❒Always check that the seat belts do not restrain
the child's throat.
❒While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or release the belts.
❒Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one can restrain a child in the
event of an accident.
❒In the event of an accident, replace the child
seat with a new one.
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ISOFIX CHILD SEAT SETUPThe car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child
seat, a new European standardised system for
carrying children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted alongside traditional
child seat. An example of Universal Isofix child
seat covering weight group 1 is shown in fig. 105.
Specific Isofix child seats cover the other weight
groups. These seats must be designed, tested
and type-approved specifically for this car (refer
to the list of cars attached to the child seat).
IMPORTANT The central rear seat is not
approved for any type of Isofix seats
fig. 105
L0F0016
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INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD
SEAT
Secure the seat using the special lower metal rings
A fig. 106 positioned between rear backrest and
cushion. The upper belt (provided with the child's
seat) must be secured to the attachments B fig.
107 located in the rear part of the backrest.
“Universal Isofix” Child seats can be fitted
alongside traditional child seats. Remember that
when using a Universal Isofix child seat, you
can only use approved seats with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix "Duo Plus" child seat and the
special "G 0/1 S" seat are available from
Lineaccessori Lancia. For any further details on
installation/use, refer to the instruction manual
for the child seat.
WARNING
Fit the child seat when the car is
stationary. The child seat is correctly
anchored to the brackets when you hear the
click. Follow the instructions for assembly,
disassembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the child
seat.
fig. 106
L0F0177
fig. 107
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted
with Isofix attachments in compliance with European standard ECE 16.Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear passenger
Portable cradleFacing backwards F
X
Facing backwards G
X
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E
IL (*)
Group 0+ up to 13 kgFacing backwards E
IL (*)
Facing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
X
Group1from9upto18
kgFacing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
X
Facing forwards B
IUF
Facing forwards BI
IUF
Facing forwards A
IUF
X: Isofix position not suitable for child seats in this weight group and/or size class.
IL (*): The Isofix child seat can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
IUF: suitable for Isofix restraint systems to be positioned facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting),
approved for the relevant weight group.
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AIRBAGThe car is fitted with front airbags for driver and
passenger, front side bags for driver and passenger
chest-shoulder protection (for versions/markets,
where provided), and window bags for protecting
the heads of front occupants.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front (driver and passenger) airbags protect
the front seat occupants in the event of head-on
impacts of medium-high severity, by placing
the bag between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of
impacts (side impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.)
does not indicate a system malfunction.
Front (driver and passenger) air bags are not a
replacement of but complementary to the seat
belts, which you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
In the event of an impact, those not wearing a seat
belt move forward and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The protection
offered by the bag is reduced in these
circumstances.Front airbags may not activate in the following
situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable
objects not involving the front surface of the car
(e.g. wing collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective
barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they may not provide any additional protection
compared with seat belts, so their deployment
would be inappropriate. In these cases, non-
deployment does not indicate a system
malfunction.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the
dashboard in the passenger side airbag area,
on side upholstery on roof and on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the
passenger side of the dashboard since they
could interfere with correct inflation of
the passenger airbag and also cause serious
injury to the passengers.
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Driver side front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the centre
of the steering wheel fig. 108.
WARNING
Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel rim so that the
airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not
drive with your body bent forward. Keep
your back straight against the backrest.Passenger side front airbag
This consists of an instantly-inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the
dashboard fig. 109: this bag has a larger volume
than that on the driver's side.
fig. 108
L0F0072
fig. 109
L0F0073
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