Lancia Ypsilon 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely
fold back the seats (see the paragraph
“Expanding the luggage compartment”);
❒adjust lever A fig. 59.
WARNING
Be careful not to hit object on the
storage shelf when you open the
luggage compartment tailgate.CLOSURE
Pull the tab A fig. 60 and lower the tailgate by
pressing next to the lock until it clicks.
The direction indicators will blink twice and an
internal light will switch on when the luggage
compartment is opened: the light switches off
automatically when the luggage compartment is
closed. The light switches off automatically after a
few minutes if the tailgate is left open.
IMPORTANT Before closing the luggage
compartment make sure that you have the keys.
The luggage compartment is locked automatically.
fig. 59L0F0041fig. 60L0F0193
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the luggage compartment
opening/closing mechanism must be reinitialised
as follows:
❒close all the doors and the luggage
compartment;
❒Press the
button on the remote control;
❒press the
button on the remote control.EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
See the descriptions in “Removing the parcel
shelf” and “Folding back the seats” paragraphs
for how to expand the luggage compartment.
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒free the ends of the two parcel shelf mounting
links A fig. 61 by removing the eyelets B from
the mounting pins;
❒free the pins C fig. 62 outside the shelf then
remove the parcel shelf D by sliding it outwards;
❒after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded
sideways into the luggage compartment or
placed between the front seat backrests and the
folded-back rear seat cushions (with the luggage
compartment completely expanded).
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Folding back the seats
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the head restraints to the maximum
height, press both buttons A fig. 63 and B to the
side of the two supports, then remove the head
restraints by sliding them upwards;❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒press release button A fig. 64 to fold the left or
the right backrest section then lay the backrest
on the cushion.
Repositioning the rear seat
Move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted. Lift
up the backrest folded previously until a click
is heard for the engagement mechanism.
SECURING YOUR LOAD
The luggage compartment contains two
attachments for the cables that secure the load
transported and another two attachments are
located on the rear crossmember.
IMPORTANT Every attachment has a maximum
load capacity of 100 kg.
C
D
fig. 62L0F0195
AB
fig. 63L0F0201fig. 64L0F0088
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WARNING
A heavy load that has not been
secured may cause serious injuries in
the event of an accident.
WARNING
If you are travelling in an area with
limited opportunities for vehicle
refueling and you wish to bring petrol with
you in a petrol can, you must do so in
compliance with current regulations and
using an approved can, appropriately
secured to the load securing attachments.
However, by doing so, you increase the risk
of fire in case of an accident with your
vehicle.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 65 in the direction indicated by
the arrow;
❒move lever B fig. 66 to the left as shown in the
figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
supporting rod C fig. 67 from its catch D, then
insert the end of the rod into housing E in
the bonnet (large hole) and push to safety
position (small hole), as shown in the figure.
WARNING
The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
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Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the
windscreen wiper arms are not raised
from the windscreen, that the car is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
fig. 66L0F0097fig. 67L0F0095
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒keep the bonnet raised with one hand and
remove rod C fig. 67 from housing D with the
other, inverting the opening motion, then fit
it back into its catch;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine compartment and
let it drop. Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not only fastened by the
safety catch by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the bonnet
lid down but open it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is
closed correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNING
Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
The attachments A fig. 68are located in the areas
illustrated in the figure and can only be accessed
with the doors open. The Lineaccessori Lancia
includes a dedicated roof rack/ski rack for this
car.
WARNING
After travelling for a short distance,
check that the fixing screws for the
attachments are correctly tightened.
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WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see chapter "Technical
specifications").
WARNING
Evenly distribute the load and take
into account, when driving, the
increased effect of side wind on the car.
Fully comply with the regulations in
force concerning maximum clearance.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct alignment of the headlights is
important for the comfort and safety of not only
the driver but all other road users. This is also
covered by a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aimed to
guarantee the best visibility conditions for all
drivers while travelling with headlights on.
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its
distribution changes.
IMPORTANT When the gas discharge (Xenon)
headlamps (for versions/markets, where provided)
are switched on, normally parabolas and light
beam move vertically for about 2 seconds until
headlamp alignment has stabilised.
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HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the
MAR position and the dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
Press the
orbuttons to adjust fig. 69. The
instrument panel display shows the position in
relation to the adjustment set.
Position 0 - one or two persons on the front seats
Position1-4persons
Position2-4persons + load in the luggage
compartment
Position 3 - driver + maximum admissible load all
stored in the luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check alignment every time the
load carried changes.IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with (Xenon)
gas discharge headlights, the headlight alignment
is controlled electronically, as a consequence the
andbuttons are not present.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.
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.
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ABS SYSTEM
ABS 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.SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS system has come
into action because the brake pedal pulsates
slightly and the system gets noisier: it means that
the car speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not
remove your foot, but keep the pedal pushed
down; in doing so you, will stop in the
shortest distance possible under the road
conditions at the time.
WARNING
If the ABS system is activated, this
indicates that the traction of the tires
on the road is nearing its limit. You must
slow down to a speed compatible with the
available wheel traction.
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MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST (emergency
braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system, which cannot be deactivated,
recognises emergency braking conditions
(according to the brake pedal operation speed)
and provides an additional hydraulic braking
pressure to support that provided by the driver.
This allows faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.
WARNING
When the Mechanical Brake Assist is
activated, noises may be heard from
the system. This is normal. Anyway, while
braking keep the brake pedal depressed.
ESC SYSTEM (Electronic Stability
Control)
This is an electronic system that controls car
stability in the event of tyre grip loss, helping
maintain directional control. The system is
capable of recognising potentially dangerous
situations in terms of the stability and intervenes
automatically on the brakes in a differentiated
manner for the four wheels in order to provide a
stabilizing torque.
The ESC system also includes the following
subsystems:
❒Hill Holder
❒ASR
❒Brake Assist
❒MSR
❒HBA
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