check engine light Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
WARNING
Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be present, with
the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine
is hot: you may get burned. Remember that
the fan may start up if the engine is hot:
this could injure you. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
Be careful, when topping up, and take
care not to mix up the various types
of fluids: they are all incompatible with
one another and could seriously damage the
car.
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ENGINE OIL
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after
the engine has stopped, with the car parked on
level ground.
For 1.2 8V 69 HP and 1.3 16V MultiJet
versions
Remove the engine oil dipstick B, clean it with a
cloth that does not leave any trace and resinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN mark, add
oil through the filler A until it reaches the MAX
mark.
The oil level should never exceed the
MAX mark.For 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions
The engine oil dipstick A is integral with plug A.
Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick with a cloth
that does not leave traces, reinsert the dipstick
and re-tighten the plug. Extract the plug again
and check that the level is between the MIN and
MAX marks on the dipstick.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is usually
400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of usage for the car, the
engine is bedding in, therefore the engine oil
consumption may settle down only after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let
the engine run for a few seconds and wait a few
minutes after switching it off before checking the
level.
Do not add oil with characteristics that
are different from those of the oil
currently in the engine.Used engine oil and filter contain
harmful substances for the
environment. You are advised to go to a
Lancia Dealership to have the oil and filters
replaced.
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ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level must be checked when the
engine is cold and must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, undo reservoir cap C (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same
fluid as in the cooling system when
topping up. PARAFLU
UP
may not be mixed
with any other types of fluids. If this occurs,
do not start the engine and contact your
Lancia Dealership immediately.
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the cap with
another genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir cap when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself.WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHING
FLUID
If the level is too low, raise reservoir cap D (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
WARNING
Do not travel if the windscreen
washer reservoir is empty: using the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Some commercial
windscreen washer additives are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may set it on fire.
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AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTERFor filter replacement, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
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.
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HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They are located inside the front bumper fig. 170.
They are activated when the dipped beam and/or
main beam headlights are on and the windscreen
washer is activated.
Check the correct condition and cleanliness of
nozzles at regular intervals.
BODYWORKPROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The car is equipped with the best available
technological solutions to protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒painting products and systems which give the
car particular resistance to corrosion and
abrasion
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion
❒spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
wheel arch interiors and other parts with highly
protective wax products
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protective
function in the more exposed points: underdoor,
inner wing, edges, etc.
❒use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
fig. 170
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Index
ABS (system) ....................... 88
ABS system .......................... 88
Airbag ................................ 137
– Deactivation of
passenger side front
airbag and side bag ........ 139
– side bag .......................... 139
– window bag .................... 140
Airbags
– front ............................... 137
Air cleaner .......................... 217
Ashtray ................................ 71
ASR system .......................... 91
ASR (system) ....................... 91
Automatic climate control .... 45
– controls............................ 45
– maintenance .................... 52Battery (charge) ................. 199
Battery................................ 217
– advice for extending
lifetime ........................... 217
– replacement.................... 217
Body versions...................... 230
Bodywork– bodywork codes.............. 230
– maintenance ................... 224
– protection from
atmospheric agents ......... 223
– warranty ........................ 224
Bonnet ................................. 84
Brake Assist system .............. 92
Brake Assist (system) ........... 92
Brakes
– brake fluid level ............. 216
– specifications .................. 233
bulb replacement......... 182-184
Bulb replacement
– external lights................. 180
– interior lights.................. 186
Car dimensions................... 242
Carrying children safely ...... 129
– Carrying children safely . 129
– child seats ...................... 136
– Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................ 134
Central air diffusers ............. 40
Changing a wheel ............... 169
Checking levels .... 211-212-213
Child seats (compliance
for use) ............................. 133Cigar lighter ......................... 71
CITY function ...................... 98
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................... 223
– car interior ..................... 226
– engine compartment ....... 225
– front headlights .............. 225
– Leather parts.................. 227
– Leather seats .................. 227
– Plastic and coated parts.. 226
– seats ............................... 226
– windows ......................... 225
Climate control .................... 40
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ..................... 41
Climatic comfort .................. 41
Clutch................................. 232
CO
2emissions..................... 251
Conditions of use ................ 150
Control panel and
instruments ........................ 6
Controls .......................... 67-78
Cruise control....................... 61
D
ashboard........................... 5
Daytime running lights
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– "Daytime Running
Lights" ............................ 53
Diesel filter ......................... 217
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement............ 181
– control ............................. 54
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............ 181
– control ............................. 54
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement............ 181
– control ............................. 55
Display................................. 9
– Control buttons................ 12
Doors ................................... 75
– Door lock/unlock ............. 75
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) ............................... 120
DPF filter ........................... 120
Driving style ....................... 149
DRLs (Daytime Running
Lights) ............................... 53
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ............................. 98
Dualdrive electric power
steering .............................. 98Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ............................. 98
Dusk sensor.......................... 54
Electric windows ................. 78
Engine codes....................... 230
Engine compartment
– checking fluid levels ....... 210
– opening/closing ............... 84
– washing .......................... 225
Engine coolant
temperature indicator ......... 8
Engine
– Engine cooling system
fluid level ....................... 215
– identification codes......... 230
– marking ......................... 229
– technical specifications ... 231
Engine oil
– consumption................... 214
– level check...................... 214
– specifications .................. 247
Environment protection ...... 120
EOBD system ....................... 97
EOBD (system) .................... 97
ESC system .......................... 90
ESC (system) ....................... 90External courtesy lights ........ 56
External lights...................... 53
Extinguisher......................... 72
Fitting "Universal" child
seat ................................... 131
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........ 175
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) .................. 247
Fog lights............................ 182
Follow me home (device) ..... 56
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............ 186
– control ............................. 63
Fuel level gauge ................... 8
Fuel reserve ........................ 245
Fuse boxes (location) .......... 190
Fuses
– Dashboard fuse box ........ 192
– Engine compartment
fuse box.......................... 190
– fuse list........................... 195
– Luggage compartment
fuse box.......................... 194
– replacing fuses................ 189Gearbox (use of)................. 147
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Windscreen washer sprays .. 222
Windscreen wipers ............... 57
– blades............................. 220
– level check ....... 211-212-213
– replacing wiper blades .. 221
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