maintenance Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Lancia Service authorised workshopsyou can find technicians directly trained by us, offering quality
and professionalism for all service operations.
Lancia workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Lancia Genuine Parts you keep the reliability, comfort and performance features
of your new car unchanged in time: that's why you bought it for.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
they come from our steady commitment in research and development of highly innovative technologies.
For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed
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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing LANCIA.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible
way.
You are recommended to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use of the car which will help you get the very
best out of your LANCIA. This booklet also provides a description of special features, essential information for the
correct care and maintenance of your LANCIA as well as safe driving tips.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;car safety;environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that LANCIA offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
❒the range of additional services available to LANCIA Customers.
We are sure that these will help you get in touch with your new car and further appreciate it and the care provided
by the people at LANCIA.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the LANCIA Ypsilon. As a
consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim
level, engine and version that you have purchased. All data contained in this
publication are purely indicative. Fiat Group Automobiles can modify the
specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for
technical or marketing purposes. For further information, contact a Lancia
Dealership.

VERY IMPORTANTREFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded
petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than
95 in compliance with the European Standard
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to come on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel
conforming to the European specification
EN590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged;
place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress
the clutch pedal, without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to the
MAR position and wait for the
and
warning lights to switch off (diesel
versions); turn the ignition key to the AVV
position and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park
the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles
or other flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components
related to emissions to ensure increased respect
for the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of
gradually draining the battery), contact a
Lancia Dealership. They can calculate the
overall electrical requirement and check that
the car's electric system can support the
required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance
and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs for a long
time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…... important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance
of your car over time. Special attention must
be paid to the symbols provided
(safety
of persons)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the
different versions.1. Adjustable air diffusers 2. Fixed diffusers for directing air to the side windows 3. Exterior light control lever
4. Driver's front air bag 5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Adjustable centre
air diffusers 7. Instrument panel 8. Passenger's front air bag 9. Glove compartment 10. Control buttons 11. Gear
lever 12. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 13. Sound system (for versions/markets, where
provided) 14. Ignition devicefig. 1
L0F0092
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KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTSInstrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
The warning lights
,
and
are only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the end of
scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
fig. 2
L0F0002
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GETTING TO
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with
reserve warning light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning lightfig. 3
L0F0001
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KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
DIGITAL FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
E - tank empty
F - tank full
The warning light A fig. 4 (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) switches
on to indicate that approximately 5 to 7 litres of
fuel are left in the tank; in this event refuel at the
earliest opportunity.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalyst.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and
warning light A will flash to indicate a fault in the
system. Go to a Lancia Dealership to have the
system checked.ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant.
C - Low engine coolant temperature.
H - High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light B fig. 4 may switch on (with a
message on the display for some versions) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact a Lancia
Dealership.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a
Lancia Dealership.
fig. 4
L0F0026
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

DISPLAYThe car may be provided with a multifunction/
reconfigurable multifunction display that shows
useful information, according to the previous
settings, when driving.
With the ignition key removed, the display
activates and shows the time and total milometer
reading (in km or miles) for a few seconds when
a door is opened/closed.
NOTE With a low outside temperature (below
0°C) it may take longer than normal for
information to appear on the display.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY "STANDARD"
SCREEN
The following information is shown on the display
fig. 5 :ADateBGear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets,
where provided)CStart&Stop function indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)D
Time (always displayed, even with key removed
and doors closed)
EMilometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FOutside temperature (for versions/markets
where provided)G
Headlamp alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)fig. 5
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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H
Activation of Dualdrive electric power steering
(CITY indication) or of ECO driving mode
(ECO indication)

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY "STANDARD" SCREEN
The following information is shown on the display
fig. 6 :ATimeBDate or trip distance display in kilometres (or
miles)CGear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets,
where provided)D
Start&Stop function indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
EMilometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FHeadlamp alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)
G
Outside temperature (for versions/markets
where provided)
H
Car status indications (e.g. doors open, possible
ice on road, etc.)
On some versions the display shows the turbine
pressure.
fig. 6
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
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INDEX

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system advises the
driver to change gear through a specific indication
on the control panel fig. 7. Through the GSI, the
driver is notified that changing gear will allow
a reduction in fuel consumption.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
SHIFT) is shown on
the display, the GSI is advising the driver to
engage a higher gear, while the SHIFT DOWN (
SHIFT) icon advises the driver to engage a
lower gear.
The indication in the instrument panel remains on
until the driver changes gear or the driving
conditions return to a situation where changing
gear is not required to improve consumption.WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, when the key is turned to MAR,
the following occurs:
❒quick movement (up and down) of the
speedometer and rpm gauge
❒lighting of graphic symbols/display
❒display of the Lancia logo.fig. 7
L0F1010
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KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX