wheel Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
165:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the
edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws
in force in the country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT
Take the following precautions to prevent damage
to the tyres:
❒avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and
violent impact against the curb, potholes or
other obstacles and driving for extended periods
on uneven road surfaces;
❒periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in
the side wall, abnormal swelling or irregular
tyre wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If you
have a puncture, stop immediately and change
the tyre;
❒tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks
in the tread rubber and at the sides are a sign of
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have been on
the car for over 6 years, they should be checked
by specialised personnel. Also remember to
check the space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒change the position of the tyres every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car to avoid inverting the direction
of rotation;
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❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation
valve.
WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this can cause it
serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed
or worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace
them approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure
that ice has not frozen the rubber against the
glass. Use an antifreeze product to release it
if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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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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BRAKESVersions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake
0.9 TwinAir 85 HPSelf-ventilated discDrum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheel
Controlled by hand lever,
acting on the rear brakes 1.2 8V 69 HPDiscDrum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheel
1.3 16V MultiJetSelf-ventilated discDrum, self-centring shoes
with control cylinder for
each wheelIMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
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SUSPENSIONVersions Front Rear
0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
Independent, MacPherson type with
lower transversal wishbones secured to
an auxiliary crossmemberInterconnected wheels by means of tor-
sion beam 1.2 8V 69 HP
1.3 16V MultiJet
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WHEELSRIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. The vehicle registration document also
lists all type-approved tyres.
IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies
between the Owner handbook and the registration
document, take the information from the latter.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres
of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers with
tubeless tires.
SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to rim: 0 ±
1mm
The values refer to the car in running order.
CORRECT TYRE READING
Example fig. 173: 185/55 R 15 82T
185
Nominal width (S, distance in mm between
sidewalls)
55
Height/width ratio (H/S) as a percentage
R
Radial tyre
15
Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
82
Load rating (capacity)
TMaximum speed rating
Maximum speed ratingQ
up to 160 km/hfig. 173
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R
up to 170 km/h
Sup to 180 km/hTup to 190 km/hU
up to 200 km/h
H
up to 210 km/h
V
up to 240 km/h
Maximum speed index for snow tyres
QM+S
up to 160 km/h
TM+S
up to 190 km/h
HM+S
up to 210 km/h
Load rating (capacity)
70= 335 kg81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg91= 615 kg
CORRECT READING OF THE WHEEL RIM
Example fig. 173:6Jx15H26rim diameter in inches (1).Jrim drop centre outline (side projection where
the tyre bead rests) (2).15
rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to
diameter of the tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2
shape and number of humps (circumference
measurement which keeps the bead of tubeless
tyres in position on the rim).
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RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED AS STANDARDVersions Rims Tyres Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel
(*)
Rim
Tyre
0.9 TwinAir 85 HP5½Jx14 H2-ET30 175/65 R14 82H175/65 R14 84Q
(M+S)
135/80 B14 84M 6Jx15 H2-ET30 185/55 R15 82H185/55 R15 82Q
(M+S)
6Jx15 H2-ET30195/50 R15 82H
(***)
195/50 R15 82Q
(M+S)
6½Jx16 H2-ET30195/45 R16 84H
(***)
195/45 R16 84Q
(M+S)
1.2 8V 69 HP5½Jx14 H2-ET30 175/65 R14 82H175/65 R14 84Q
(M+S)
135/80 B14 84M 6Jx15 H2-ET30 185/55 R15 82H185/55 R15 82Q
(M+S)
6Jx15 H2-ET30195/50 R15 82H
(***)
195/50 R15 82Q
(M+S)
6½Jx16 H2-ET30195/45 R16 84H
(***)
195/45 R16 84Q
(M+S)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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Versions Rims Tyres Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel
(*)
Rim
Tyre
1.3 16V MultiJet5½Jx14 H2-ET30 175/65 R14 82H175/65 R14 84Q
(M+S)
135/80 B14 84M 6Jx15 H2-ET30 185/55 R15 82H185/55 R15 82Q
(M+S)
6Jx15 H2-ET30195/50 R15 82H
(***)
195/50 R15 82Q
(M+S)
6½Jx16 H2-ET30195/45 R16 84H
(***)
195/45 R16 84Q
(M+S)
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.TyresNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
175/65 R14 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
2.8 185/55 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
195/50 R15 82H 2.2 2.1 2.5 2.2
195/45 R16 84H 2.4 2.1 2.7 2.4
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