tow Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

RAISING THE CARIf the car needs to be raised, go to a Lancia
Dealership, which will be equipped with arm
hoists or workshop lifts.
TOWING THE CARThe tow hook, which is supplied with the car, is
housed in the tool box, under the carpet in the
luggage compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW HOOK
Manually remove cap A fig. 160 (front bumper) or
A fig. 161 (rear bumper) pressing the lower part,
take the tow hook B fig. 160 (front bumper) or
B fig. 161 (rear bumper) from its housing in
the tool box and tighten it completely on the front
or rear threaded pin.
fig. 160
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WARNING
Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed
and the wheels cannot be steered.
WARNING
Before tightening the hook clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the hook is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the car.
WARNING
Whilst towing, remember that as the
assistance of the brake servo and
the electric power assisted steering is not
available, greater force needs to be exerted
on the brake pedal and more effort is
required on the steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables when towing and avoid jerky
movements. During towing, make sure that
the trailer hitch does not damage any
components it is touching. When towing the
car, it is compulsory to respect specific
highway code regulations relating to the tow
hook and procedures for towing on the
road. Do not start the engine while towing
the car.
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WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on
the road. You are allowed to tow the vehicle
for short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway code
(a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on the
road in readiness for towing or transport via
a breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST
NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for towing
operations using cables or other non-rigid
devices. In compliance with the above
conditions, towing must take place with the
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the same
centre line.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a
long life for the car under the best conditions.
Lancia has prepared a series of checks and service
operations to be carried out every 30,000
kilometres (for petrol versions) or every 35,000
kilometres (for diesel versions).
Check the items on the Scheduled Servicing Plan
(e.g. periodically check level of liquids, tyre
pressure, etc.) before 30,000/35,000 km and
between these services deadlines.
Scheduled Services are offered by all Lancia
Dealerships according to a set time schedule. If,
during each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be carried out
only with the explicit agreement of the Customer.
If your car is used frequently for towing, the
interval between one service operation and the
next should be reduced.WARNING
At 2000 km from the next service operation the
display will show a message.
The Scheduled Services are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out
may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Lancia Dealership of
any small operating irregularities without waiting
for the next service.
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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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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 is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter should be changed 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;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than indicated in 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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WEIGHTS AND LOADSVersions 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP 1.2 8V 69 HP 1.3 16V MultiJet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel
tank filled to 90% and without
optional equipment) (kg):975 965 1050
Payload including the driver (kg):(*)
480 (4-seater) / 535
(5-seater)480 (4-seater) / 535
(5-seater)480 (4-seater) / 535
(5-seater)
Maximum permitted loads (kg)
(**)
800 780 870 – front axle:
– rear axle: 810 810 810
– total:1455 (4-seater) / 1510
(5-seater)1445 (4-seater) / 1500
(5-seater)1530 (4-seater) / 1585
(5-seater)
Towable loads (kg)
750 750 1000 – braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer: 400 400 400
Maximum load on roof: 55 55 55
Maximum load on the tow hook
(braked trailer) (kg):60 60 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload
with respect to the maximum permitted load.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load carrying
platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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CD
Dirt, scratches or any distortions on CDs may
cause skipping during playback and poor sound
quality. Follow these tips for optimum playback
conditions:
❒only use CDs with the brand:❒clean every CD thoroughly removing any
fingerprints or dust using a soft cloth. Hold CDs
by the circumference and clean them from the
centre towards the edge;
❒never use chemical products (e.g. antistatic or
thinner spray cans) for cleaning as they could
damage the surface of the CDs;❒after listening to them place CDs back in their
cases to avoid them being damaged;
❒do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high
temperatures or moisture for long periods;
❒do not stick labels on the surface of the CD and
do not write on the recorded surface using pens
or pencils;
❒Never use CDs that are very scratched, cracked,
distorted, etc. Their use could cause damage the
player or make it malfunction;
❒to achieve the best quality audio reproduction
we recommend the use of original CD media.
Correct operation is not guaranteed when CD-
R/RW media are used that were not correctly
burnt and/or with a maximum capacity above
650 Mb;
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– scheduled servicing
plan................................ 205
Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................... 134
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag) ..................... 139
Side air diffusers .................. 40
Side bag) ............................ 139
Side Bag ............................. 139
Side lights/brake lights ....... 184
Side lights/day lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............ 180
Snow chains........................ 152
Sound system (wiring) ......... 99
Speedometer ........................ 8
Speedometer (speed
indicator) ........................... 7
Starting the engine ...... 144-168
Starting up and driving....... 144
Start&Stop system ............... 93
Start&Stop (system)............. 93
Steering .............................. 235
Steering lock ........................ 33
Steering Wheel ..................... 37
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk .......................... 53Storing the car .................... 153
Sun roof ............................... 72
Sun visors ............................ 72
Suspension.......................... 234
Technical data.................... 228
The keys .............................. 29
Third brake light ................ 184
Top speed ........................... 243
Towing the car .................... 201
Towing trailers .................... 150
Transmission ...................... 232
TRIP button ......................... 26
Trip Computer
– TRIP button .................... 26
– Trip Computer ................. 24
– Trip Computer
parameters ...................... 24
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ........ 236
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 175
– inflation pressures .......... 240
– Rim Protector tyres ........ 241
– snow tyres ...................... 237
– tyres provided ................ 237
Tyres - maintenance............ 219
"Universal" child seat
fitting................................ 136Universal Isofix (child
seat).................................. 134
Using the gearbox ............... 147W
arning lights on panel ..... 154
Weights and loads ............... 244
Welcome movement ............. 11
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ....................... 237
– dimensions ..................... 237
– rims and tyres ................ 236
– wheels and tyres ............. 219
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ............ 169
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 175
– spare wheel .................... 236
– tyre inflation pressure..... 240
– Wheels and tyres ............ 219
Window bag........................ 140
Window cleaning .................. 57
Windows (cleaning) ............ 225
Windscreen washer............... 57
– windscreen washer fluid
level ............................... 215
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