battery replacement Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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)
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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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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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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under
50% for a long time, the battery is damaged
by sulphation, reducing its capacity and efficiency
at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing
(this can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph "Car inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the car is left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install
electrical accessories which require permanent
electrical supply (alarm etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply requirements,
contact a Lancia Dealership, whose qualified staff
will evaluate the overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery
and may cause an explosion.
Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing
your car, if you wish to install any accessories
(car alarm, car phone etc.), contact a Lancia
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle and will,
most importantly, advise you if a
higher-capacity battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment.
For battery replacement, contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely
cold weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to avoid it
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles
when working on or near the battery.
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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
(DRL)
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Gear Shift Indicator
(system) ............................. 11
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............ 188H
andbrake ......................... 146
Hazard warning lights .......... 67
Headlights - fog light
alignment ........................... 87
Headlights............................ 87
– adjusting headlights
abroad ............................. 88
– bulb replacement............ 180
– headlamp alignment
corrector .......................... 87
– light beam direction ......... 87
Headlight washers .............. 223
Head restraints..................... 36
Hill Holder system ............... 90
Hill Holder (system)............. 90
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ..... 229
– chassis marking .............. 229
– engine marking .............. 229
– identification data plate.. 228
Ignition device...................... 32
Instrument panel .................. 6Interior fittings ..................... 70
Interiors (cleaning) ............. 226
Jack ................................... 171K
eys
– key without remote
control ............................. 29
– key with remote control ... 29
– replacing remote
control battery ................. 31
– request for additional
remote controls ................ 31
Key with remote control
(replacing the battery) ........ 31
Knowing your car................. 5
Lancia CODE (system) ........ 28
Lancia CODE system ........... 28
– Display ............................ 13
– Luggage compartment
(capacity) ....................... 242Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb) ........... 180
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb) ........... 183
Load limiters ...................... 126
Lubricants (specifications).. 247Luggage compartment ......... 80
Luggage compartment
roof light
– bulb replacement............ 188
M
agic Parking.................... 104
Magic Parking system ......... 104
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement............ 181
– control ............................. 55
Manual climate control......... 42
– maintenance .................... 44
Mechanical Brake Assist ....... 89
Menu items .......................... 15
MSR system ......................... 92
MSR (system)....................... 92
Multifunction display ........... 9
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement............ 185On board instruments
– engine coolant
temperature indicator ...... 8
– Fuel level gauge ............... 8
– multifunction display ....... 6
On-board instruments
– On-board instruments...... 6
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