service 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
by Lancia for your car.
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.

❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG (for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main menu without a
submenu:
❒briefly press the
button to select the main
menu option to be set;
❒press buttonsor
(with single presses) to
select the new setting;
❒briefly press the
button to store the new
setting and to go back to the main menu option
selected previously.Selecting an option from the main menu with a
submenu:
❒a short press on the
button will display the
first submenu option;
❒press buttons
or
(with single presses) to
scroll through all the submenu options;
❒briefly press the
button to select the displayed
submenu option and to open the relevant set-up
menu;
❒press buttonsor
(with single presses) to
select the new setting for this submenu option;
❒Briefly press button
to store the new setting
and at the same time go back to the previously
selected menu option.
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Belt buzzer (Buzzer activation for SBR
indication)(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This function can only be displayed after a Lancia
Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see
"SBR system" in the "Safety" chapter).
Service (Scheduled servicing)
Using this function you can display information
about the mileage or daily intervals for car
servicing. With the Service function it is also
possible to view the interval (in kilometres or
miles) before the next engine oil change is due.
To consult this display, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the
button, which makes the
display show the service interval in kilometres
(km) or miles (mi) according to the previous
setting (see "Distance units of measurement"
paragraph);
❒briefly press button
to return to the menu
screen or hold it down to return to the standard
screen.NoteThe "Scheduled Servicing Plan" requires the
car to be serviced every 30,000 km (or 18,000
miles). This is automatically displayed, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, from 2,000 km
(or the equivalent in miles) and reappears every
200 km (or the equivalent in miles). Below 200
km servicing indications are more frequent. The
display will be in kilometres or miles depending
on the measurement unit settings. When the next
scheduled service is approaching, the message
"Service" will appear on the display, followed by
the number of kilometres or miles left, when
the key is turned to MAR. Contact a Lancia
Dealership where the operations of the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan" will be performed and the
message will be reset.
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INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICESINSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after
buying the car in the context of after-sales service
must carry the label (see fig. 78).
Fiat S.p.A. authorises the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried
out at a specialised centre, in a workmanlike
fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's
specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the car
on the road if devices have been installed which
modify the features of the car. This may also cause
invalidation of warranty in relation to faults
caused by the change either directly or indirectly
related to it.
FIAT S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused
by the installation of accessories either not
supplied or recommended by FIAT S.p.A. and/or
not installed in compliance with the provided
instructions.RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR
PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile
phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be
used inside the car unless a separate aerial is
mounted externally.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the
passenger compartment (without an external
aerial) may cause the electrical systems to
malfunction. This could compromise the safety of
the car in addition to constituting a potential
hazard for passengers' health.
In addition, transmission and reception of these
devices may be affected by the shielding effect of
the car body. As far as the use of EC-approved
mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS),
follow the usage instructions provided by the
mobile phone manufacturer.
fig. 78
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VERSIONS
EQUIPPED WITH "Smart Fuel"
WARNING
At the end of the filler do not apply
any object/plug which is not provided
for for the car. The use of non compliant
objects/plugs could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, generating
dangerous situations.
WARNING
Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire
risk. Keep your face away from the fuel filler
to prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is washed
with a high pressure jet, keep it at a distance of
at least 20 cm.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe following devices are used for reducing petrol
fuel engine emissions: catalytic converter, oxygen
sensors and evaporation control system
Do not let the engine run, even for a test, with one
or more spark plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel
fuel engine emissions: oxidising catalytic
converter, exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR)
and particulate filter (DPF).
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a mechanical filter, fitted in the exhaust
system, which almost completely eliminates
carbon particle emissions.
WARNING
During normal service, the catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate
filter (DPF) reach high temperatures. Do not
therefore park the car over inflammable
materials (grass, dry leaves, pine needles,
etc.): fire hazard.
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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a
violent collision, back seat
passengers not wearing seat belts also
represent a serious danger for the front seat
passengers.IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to
their normal position, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
The rear central seat belt is provided
with a service buckle fig. 95. Do not
use the seat belt with the service buckle not
fastened. In the case there is a high risk of
injuries or death in the event of an accident.
Before using the belt, always make sure
that the service buckle is correctly fastened.
fig. 93
L0F0060
fig. 94
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fig. 95
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ECO FUNCTION ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions)
ECO function activation/deactivation by pressing
the corresponding button (see the "Controls"
paragraph in the "Knowing your car" section) is
indicated by a message on the display.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
IMPORTANT Because the car is equipped with a
mechanical wear detection system for the front
brake pads, when these are replaced the rear
brake shoes should also be checked as well.
When the brake linings are about to wear out, a
light hiss is heard; in these circumstances it is still
possible, proceeding with caution, to carry on
driving. In any case, contact a Lancia Dealership
as soon as possible to have the worn brake pads
replaced.
ASR SYSTEM
ASR system deactivation
The ASR system can be deactivated by pressing
the button ASR OFF (see the paragraph "ASR
system" in the chapter "Knowing your car") . On
versions equipped with reconfigurable
multifunction display, the system deactivation is
indicated by the displaying of a message and a
symbol; at the same time the LED on the ASR
OFF switches on.
SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
EXPIRED
When the next scheduled service is approaching
and the key is turned to MAR, the word Service
appears on the reconfigurable multifunction
display, followed by the number of kilometres or
miles left. Contact a Lancia Dealership where
the operations of the "Scheduled Servicing Plan"
will be performed and the message will be reset.
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Never use a fast battery-charger to start
the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car,
particularly the ignition and fuel supply
control units.
WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames and lighted cigarettes away from the
battery and do not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not active
until the engine is started. A much greater effort
will therefore be required to use the brake pedal or
turn the steering wheel.
REPLACING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic
Kit”: see the paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic
Kit” for how to use this device.
As an alternative to the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit”
the car may be equipped with a space-saver
wheel: see the instructions on the following pages
for changing the tyre.
WARNING
The space-saver wheel (for versions/
markets where provided) is specific
to your car, do not use it on other models, or
use the space-saver wheel of other models
on your car. The space-saver wheel must
only be used in case of emergency. It must
only be used for the distance necessary
to reach a service point and the car speed
must not exceed 80 km/h. The space-saver
wheel has an orange sticker that summarises
the main cautions for use and limitations.
Never remove or cover the label. The
following information is provided in four
languages on the label: "Important! For
temporary use only! 80 km/h max! Replace
with a standard tyre as soon as possible.
Never cover this indication." Never apply a
hub cap on a space-saver wheel.
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REPLACING FUSESGENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system: they intervene
(blow) in the event of a fault or improper
intervention on the system.
When a device does not work, check the condition
of its protective fuse: the conductor element A
fig. 151 must be intact. If it is not, replace the
blown fuse with another with the same amperage
(same colour).
B = intact fuse;
C = fuse with damaged filament.
To replace a fuse, use the tweeters D hooked to the
fuse box lid on the left-hand side of the
dashboard.
Refer to the tables on the following pages to
identify the protective fuse.
WARNING
If a fuse blows again, contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER
OF FIRE.
WARNING
If a general protective fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE)
blows contact a Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition key has been
removed and that all the other services are
switched off and/or disengaged.
fig. 151
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