wheel Lancia Ypsilon 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
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WARNING
If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Lancia
Dealership before driving again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you
leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage
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stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse
if the car is parked downhill. Never leave
children unattended in the car.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it
is locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the car
with type-approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned. This holds true for
cars being towed as well.
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SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with
the car stationary.
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 17 and push the seat forwards
or backwards: in driving position your arms
should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the
adjustment lever, always check that
the seat is locked on the guides by trying to
move it back and forth. If the seat is not
locked into place, it may unexpectedly slide
and cause the driver to lose control of the
car.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 18 upwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment while
sitting on the seat involved (driver side or
passenger side).
fig. 18
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fig. 17
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Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 23
and lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum
height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 23 at the side of the
two supports, then remove the head restraints
by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set
the head restraints in the "completely raised"
position.
STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 24 downwards to
position 1, then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in position
by moving lever A to position 2.
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and
engine off.
A
B
fig. 23
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fig. 24
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CLIMATE CONTROLSIDE AIR DIFFUSERS
A fig. 29 - Adjustable and directable side air
diffusers:
❒use device B to adjust the vent to the required
position;
❒turn wheel C to adjust the air flow.
D - Fixed side air diffuser.CENTRAL AIR DIFFUSERS
A fig. 30 - Adjustable and directable central air
diffusers:
❒use device B to adjust the vent to the required
position;
❒turn wheel C to adjust the air flow.
fig. 29
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fig. 30
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When the lights are turned on by the sensor, the fog lights (for versions/markets, where provided)and the rear fog lights may be turned on. Whenthe lights are automatically switched off, the frontand rear fog lights (if activated) are also switchedoff. The next time the lights are switched onautomatically, the fog lights must be reactivatedmanually (if required). With the sensor active, it is possible to flash the headlights but the main beam headlights cannotbe switched on. To activate these lights, turnthe ring nut A to
and activate the fixed dipped
beam headlights. When the lights have been activated automatically and are then switched off by the sensor, thedipped beam headlights are switched off first,followed by the side lights a few seconds later. Ifthe sensor is activated but is malfunctioning,the side lights and dipped beam headlights areswitched on irrespective of the outside light leveland the sensor failure is indicated on theinstrument panel display. It is also possible todeactivate the sensor and switch on the side lightsand dipped beam headlights. IMPORTANT The sensor is unable to detect the presence of fog. Under these circumstances, theselights are therefore turned on manually.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS It is not possible to switch on the main beam headlights in fixed mode if the automatic lightingcontrol system is active. FLASHING You can flash the headlights by pulling the stalk towards the wheel (unstable position). The
warning light will come on in the instrument
panel. DIRECTION INDICATORS Bring the stalk to the (stable) position: upwards:
right-hand direction indicator
activation; downwards:
left-hand direction indicator
activation. Warning light
or
should flash in the
instrument panel. The indicators switch offautomatically when the steering wheel isstraightened.
55GETTING TOKNOW YOUR CARSAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX To activate the main beam headlights, with ring nut at
, pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel. The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel. When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel again, the lights deactivate, the dippedheadlights reactivate and the
warning light
switches off.

Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left
stalk in the unstable position for less than half a
second. The direction indicator on the selected
side flashes three times and then switches off
automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit
up for a certain period of time.
Activation:with the ignition key on STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights
will remain on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning
light on the instrument panel switches on and the
display also shows a message and how long the
function will remain active.
The
warning light switches on when the stalk
is first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the lights
remain on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than two seconds.EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
This function lights up the car and the space
around it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation:when the car is parked and the doors
are unlocked by pressing the
button on the
remote control (or the luggage compartment is
unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam
headlights, side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights remain lit for approximately 25 seconds
unless the doors and boot are locked again with
the remote control or the doors or boot are opened
and reclosed. In these cases they go out after 5
seconds.
The exterior courtesy lights can be enabled/
disabled using the Setup Menu (see the paragraph
“Menu Items” in this chapter).
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"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a
second, with just one movement it is possible to
operate the washer jet and the wiper at the same
time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately six seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located behind the interior rear view
mirror, in contact with the windscreen fig. 36 and
can detect the presence of rain and, consequently,
manage the cleaning of the windscreen in
accordance with the amount of water on the
screen.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies
progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the
windscreen is dry, to wiper at 2
nd
continuous
speed (fast continuous operation) with intense
rain.Activation
The sensor is activated when the ring nut A fig. 35
is turned to "automatic" position ("AUTO"
control): the windscreen wiper stroke frequency is
thus adjusted in accordance with the amount of
water on the windscreen.
The activation of the sensor is signalled by a
"stroke" to show that the command has been
acquired.
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted
through the Set Up menu (see paragraph "Menu
Items" in this section).
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area
clean.
If the windscreen washer is used with the rain
sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is
performed, after which the rain sensor resumes its
normal automatic operation.
fig. 36
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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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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the
country where the vehicle was originally
purchased. When travelling in countries with
opposite driving direction, to avoid dazzling the
drivers on the other side of the road, you need
to cover areas of the headlight according to the
Highway code of the country you are travelling in.
ABS SYSTEMABS is an integral part of the braking system
which prevents, whatever the road conditions and
force applied to the brake pedal, the wheels from
locking and consequently sliding under braking,
thus ensuring that the car remains under control
even during emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency
of the braking system, a bedding-in period of
about 500 km is needed: during this period it is
better to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve
it; you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
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