Warning lights ice Lancia Ypsilon 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

The regeneration procedure is controlled
automatically by the engine management control
unit according to the filter conditions and car
use conditions.
There may be a limited increase in the engine idle
speed during the regeneration, a limited increase
in fumes and high temperatures at the exhaust.
These are not faults; they do not impair normal
vehicle performance or damage the environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, refer to
paragraph "Warning lights and messages".
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
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fig. 94
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fig. 95
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S.B.R. SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder)This system consists of a device which, in
conjunction with the
warning light flashing on
the instrument panel and an intermittent acoustic
signal, warns the driver and front passenger if
their seat belts have not been fastened.
There is also a reminder above the internal rear
view mirror fig. 96 (4-seater versions), or fig. 97
(5-seater versions) which advises front and rear
seat passengers, by means of a visual and acoustic
indication, that their seat belts are not fastened.
For versions/markets where provided, contact
a Lancia Dealership should you wish to
permanently deactivate the SBR system. The
system can only be reactivated through the display
Setup Menu (see “Knowing your car” section).
The warning lights may be red or green and
operate as follows:
4-seater versions
❒1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand
drive versions);
❒2 = rear left seat (passenger);
❒3 = rear right seat (passenger);
❒4 = front right seat (passenger status for
left-hand drive versions).
fig. 96 - 4-seater versions
L0F0225
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PRETENSIONERSThe car is equipped with front seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the seat belts by
several centimetres in the event of a strong frontal
impact. This guarantees the perfect adherence of
the seat belts to the occupants' bodies before
the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have been
activated when the belt withdraws towards the
reel. This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner (in the kick plate area). Its activation
is signalled by the shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced
during the activation of the pretensioner which is
not harmful and does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioning
device, wear the seat belt tight to the chest and
pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes to its
original conditions will invalidate its efficiency. If,
due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms,
etc.), the device has been affected by water and
mud, it must be replaced.
WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. Go to a Lancia Dealership
to have it replaced after it has been
deployed. Pretensioner validity is indicated
on the label located on the door contour
sheet metal. Pretensioners should be
replaced at a Lancia Dealership as this date
approaches.Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them. These devices are not
affected by vibrations caused by irregularities
of the road surface or low obstacles such as
kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia Dealership for
any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt
reels contain a load limiter which allows
controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force
acting on the chest and shoulders during the
belt restraining action in the case of frontal
collisions.
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The belt must not be twisted. The upper part must
pass over the shoulder and cross the chest
diagonally. The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis (as shown in fig. 99) rather than the
abdomen of the passenger. Never use devices
(clips, pegs, etc.) to hold the seat belt away from
your body.
Each seat belt must be used by only one person.
Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger's
lap and a single belt to protect them both
fig. 100. In general, do not place any objects
between the person and belt.
WARNING
If the belt has been sharply pulled,
for example as the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together with the
anchoring devices, the anchoring device
mounting screws and the pretensioner must
be completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs of wear
or damage, it may have lost its restraining
properties.
fig. 99
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All restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child seat which must never be
removed. When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children are
considered as adults and have to wear the
standard seat belts. Lineaccessori Lancia includes
child seats for each weight group. These devices
are recommended having been specifically
designed for Lancia cars.
WARNING
Do not arrange cradle child seats
facing backwards if the front air bag
on the passenger's side is enabled.
Deployment of the air bag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. It
is advisable to always carry children in a
child seat on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of a collision.
WARNING
Should it be absolutely necessary to
carry a child on the front seat in a
backwards-facing craddle seat, the
passenger's front and side air bags must be
deactivated through the Setup menu.
Deactivation should be verified by checking
the warning light on the instrument panel.
The passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to avoid
the child seat from coming into contact with
the dashboard.
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IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised
steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing
stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to violent impacts
involving the underbody area (e.g. violent impacts
against steps or kerbs, big holes or dips in the
road etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount
of dust: the dust is harmless and does not indicate
the beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate the
skin and eyes however: in this case, wash with
neutral soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement must be
carried out at a Lancia Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a Lancia Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in
different ways, according to the type of impact.
Failure to deploy of one or more of the devices
does not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
If when turning the key to MAR the
warning light
does not switch on or
stays on whilst driving, a failure may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this
case the airbags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in an impact or, in a lower number
of cases, they may be deployed accidentally.
Before continuing, contact a Lancia
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
For versions/markets where
provided, in the event of
warning
light failure, the
warning light switches on
and the explosive charges of the passenger
airbag are deactivated.
WARNING
On vehicles with side bags, do not
cover the front seat backrests with
extra covers.
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WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.). They could
cause severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
WARNING
The expiry dates of the explosive
charge and the clock spring are
shown on a specific label contained in the
glove box. Contact a Lancia Dealership
to have them replaced when the expiry date
approaches.
WARNING
If your car has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or
flooding, contact a Lancia Dealership to
have the airbag system checked.
WARNING
The airbags may also be deployed
when the car is not moving, if the key
is in the ignition and turned to MAR or when
the engine is off, if the car is hit by another
moving vehicle. For this reason, children
must never occupy the front seat, even if the
car is not moving. On the other hand, if
the key is inserted in STOP position, none of
the safety devices (airbags or pretensioners)
will be deployed in the event of impact.
Non-deployment of these devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the warning light
(with
passenger side front airbag active) switches
on for a few seconds to remind you that
the passenger airbag will be deployed in an
impact, after which it should switch off.
WARNING
The
warning light flashes to
indicate
warning light failure. In
this case, for versions/markets where
provided, the explosive charges of the
passenger airbag are deactivated.
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Electrical devices
Only use electrical devices for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need
a considerable amount of energy, therefore
increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
The use of the climate control system leads to
higher fuel consumption. If the temperature
outside permits, try to use ventilation only.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic
control may adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a
standstill or at idle or high speed: under these
conditions the engine warms up much more
slowly, increasing consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off immediately,
slowly, avoiding high speeds: in this way
the engine will warm up more quickly.
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SAVING FUELHere are some suggestions which can help you to
save fuel and lower harmful emissions.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressure at least once every 4
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car and its arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.

In addition to the electrical branches, the car's
electrical system can be connected only to the
supply cable for an electric brake and to the cable
for an internal trailer light, though not more
than 15 W. To connect, use the preset control unit
with a battery cable with cross-section no less
than 2.5 mm
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IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads other
than external lights (electric brake, winch, etc.)
must occur with engine running.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
The ABS with which the car may be
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking system of
the car to control the trailer brake.
The trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
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TOWING TRAILERSIMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be
fitted with a type-approved tow hook and an
adequate electrical system. Installation must be
carried out by a specialist.
Install any specific and/or additional rear view
mirrors as specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills
are harder to climb, braking distances increase
and overtaking takes longer depending on the
overall weight of the trail.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather
than constantly using the brake.
The weight of the trailer on the car's tow hook will
reduce the load capacity of the car by the same
amount. To make sure that the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the car
registration document) account should be taken of
the fully laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.
Respect the speed limits specific to each country
for vehicles towing trailers. In any case, the top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h.
Any electric brake or other device (winch etc.)
should be powered directly by the battery through
a cable with a cross-section of no less than 2.5
mm
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