technical specifications Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches
on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light D
switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make
sure that both switches are in the central position:
when the doors are closed the lights will switch
off to avoid draining the battery. In any case,
if the switch is left in the on position, the courtesy
light switches off automatically about 15 minutes
after the engine has been switched off.
Diffused light on dashboard
The diffused light on the dashboard switches on in
the same way as the front roof light.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, to facilitate getting into/out of
the car, especially at night or in poorly-lit areas,
two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the
following modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are
unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON.The lights switch off in three ways:
❒when all doors are closed, the 3-minute timer
will stop and a 10-second one will start. This
timer will stop when the key is turned to
MAR-ON;
❒when doors are locked (either with remote
control or with key on driver side door), the roof
light switches off.
❒the courtesy lights are switched off in any case
after 15 minutes to preserve battery charge
Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch,
the roof lights switch on as follows:
❒if the ignition key is removed within 3 minutes
from the engine stopping, the roof lights switch
on for 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is
closed.
The timing stops automatically when the doors are
locked.
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REAR ROOF LIGHT
Versions without sun roof
Press the cover A fig. 39 to switch the light on/off.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the
doors are closed and will then switch off
automatically. The light switches off in any case
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
The light switches off automatically after a few
minutes if a door is left open. To switch it on
again, open another door or close and reopen the
same door.Versions with sun roof
In these versions, there are two roof lights A fig.
40 at the sides (above the rear doors).
Press the point indicated by the arrow to switch
the lights on/off (+ sign on the roof light lens
cover).
The rear roof light(s) also switch on in the same
circumstances that cause the front roof light to
switch on.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT
The roof light A fig. 41 is located on the left side
of the luggage compartment. This switches on
automatically when the luggage compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed. The
light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key
position.GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
The roof light A fig. 42 switches on automatically
when the glove compartment is opened and
switches off when it is closed. The light switches
on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press button fig. 43 to switch the lights on/off.
When the lights are switched on, the button
flashes and warning lights
and
are lit on the
instrument panel.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the highway code of the country
you are driving in: comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard
warning lights switch on automatically as well as
warning lights
and
in the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
fig. 44 to switch the lights on/off.
Press the button again to switch the lights off.
With lights on, the
warning light on the
instrument panel will switch on.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Press the
fig. 44 button to switch the light
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when the
dipped headlights or fog lights are switched on.
Press the button again to switch the light off,
or switch off the dipped headlights or the front fog
lights (for versions/markets, where provided).
With the light on, the
warning light in the
instrument panel switches on.
fig. 43
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CENTRAL LOCKING
Press button
fig. 45 to lock all the doors
simultaneously (the LED on the button will light
up when the doors are locked). Locking takes
place irrespective of the position of the ignition
key.
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the CITY button fig. 46 to activate the
function. When this function is active, the word
CITY on the instrument panel will light up.
To deactivate the function, press the button again.
For more details, see the "Dualdrive electric
power steering" paragraph in this section.ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the ECO button fig. 47 for at least 5 seconds
to activate the function.
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When the ECO function is activated, the car is set
for city driving, characterised by less effort on
the steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and
reduced fuel consumption.
When this function is activated, the word ECO on
the display will light up on some versions.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the
setting it had before the engine was stopped. Press
the ECO button again to deactivate the function
and restore the normal driving setting.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the event of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the
engine consequently cutting out
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area. After a
collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
the battery from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed
as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
WARNING
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system,
do not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
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INTERIOR FITTINGSPASSENGER SIDE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Operate handle A fig. 48 to open the
compartment. When the compartment is opened a
courtesy light switches on.
WARNING
Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could injure
the passenger in the event of a crash.POWER SOCKET
It is located on the centralfig. 49 near the
handbrake lever. It only operates with the ignition
key at MAR.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
fig. 48
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CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central console next to the
handbrake. Press button A fig. 50 to activate the
cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button automatically
returns to its initial position, and the cigarette
lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter
is switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
WARNING
The cigar lighter gets very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure
that children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or
burns.
ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic
container that must be fitted into the right
cup/can holder on the central tunnel fig. 51.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a waste
paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with
cigarette stubs.
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SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the rear-view
mirror. They can be adjusted forwards and
sideways.
The back of the driver's and passenger side visors
houses two courtesy mirrors. To use the driver's
side mirror, open the sliding cover A fig. 52.
EXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located under the passenger side front seat or,
in some versions, at the right side of the luggage
compartment, inside a dedicated container.
SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The large electric sun roof comprises two glass
panels; the front one is mobile and the rear one
fixed. These are equipped with two sun blinds
(front and rear) that can be moved manually.
With the sun roof closed, the blinds can be placed
in any position.
To open the blinds, grip handle A fig. 53,
following the direction indicated by the arrow
until the desired position is reached. To close
them, carry out the procedure in reverse.
The sun roof can be operated only with the
ignition key turned to MAR.
Controls B and C fig. 53 on the front roof light
trim control sun roof opening/closing.
Opening
Press and hold down button C. The front glass
panel will move to the spoiler position.
Press the button again, holding it down for more
than half a second to automatically move the
sun roof to an intermediate position (“Comfort”
position).
After opening in spoiler position, press button B
once again for more than half a second to bring
the roof automatically to fully open position.
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.Closing
Press button B from the fully open position. If the
button is pressed for more than half a second,
the roof will automatically move to spoiler
position.
After opening in spoiler position, press button B
again for more than half a second to bring the roof
automatically to fully closed position.
Use the sunroof only at “spoiler”
position if a transverse roof rack is
fitted. Do not open the sunroof if there
is snow or ice on it: you may damage it.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition to
avoid the risk of injury to those still inside
the car due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be
dangerous. Before and during operation,
always check that no-one is exposed to the
risk of being injured by the moving sunroof
or by objects getting caught or hit by it.
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