Lancia Ypsilon 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

AIRBAG
The car is fitted with front airbags for driver and
passenger, front side bags for driver and passenger
chest-shoulder protection (for versions/markets,
where provided), and window bags for protecting
the heads of front occupants.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front (driver and passenger) airbags protect
the front seat occupants in the event of head-on
impacts of medium-high severity, by placing
the bag between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of
impacts (side impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.)
does not indicate a system malfunction.
Front (driver and passenger) air bags are not a
replacement of but complementary to the seat
belts, which you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
In the event of an impact, those not wearing a seat
belt move forward and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The protection
offered by the bag is reduced in these
circumstances.Front airbags may not activate in the following
situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable
objects not involving the front surface of the car
(e.g. wing collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective
barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they may not provide any additional protection
compared with seat belts, so their deployment
would be inappropriate. In these cases, non-
deployment does not indicate a system
malfunction.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the
dashboard in the passenger side airbag area,
on side upholstery on roof and on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the
passenger side of the dashboard since they
could interfere with correct inflation of
the passenger airbag and also cause serious
injury to the passengers.
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Driver side front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the centre
of the steering wheel fig. 108.
WARNING
Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel rim so that the
airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not
drive with your body bent forward. Keep
your back straight against the backrest.
Passenger side front airbag
This consists of an instantly-inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the
dashboard fig. 109: this bag has a larger volume
than that on the driver's side.
fig. 108L0F0072fig. 109L0F0073
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WARNING
SEVERE DANGER: When an active
passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child
restraints on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision.
Therefore, always release the passenger
airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint is installed on the passenger front
seat. The front passenger seat must also
be positioned back as far as possible
in order to avoid the child restraint from
coming into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger airbag
as soon as the child restraint system has
been removed.

Deactivation of passenger side front airbag
and side bag for chest/pelvis protection (for
versions/markets, where provided)
If a child must be carried on the front seat,
deactivate the front passenger side airbag and side
bags for chest/shoulder protection (for versions/
markets where provided). With the airbags
deactivated, the
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the airbags see the
description in the "Getting to know your car"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.
SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)
Side bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 110 which protect the
chest and shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium-high severity.
fig. 110L0F0203
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Window bag
This consists of two "curtain" bags housed behind
the side upholstery of the roof fig. 111 and
covered with finishing elements, which protect the
heads of front occupants in the event of a side
impact thanks to a wide bag deployment area.
The deployment of side bags in the event of side
impacts of low severity is not required.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides
best protection if the passenger sits on the seat
in a correct position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
IMPORTANT Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.IMPORTANT Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or the area in which
the window bag is located to avoid possible injury
during airbag inflation.
IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or
elbows out of the window.
fig. 111L0F0226
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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
Thewarning 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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WARNING
The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
WARNING
The airbag does not replace seat belts
but increases their efficiency.
Because front airbags are not deployed for
low-speed crashes, side collisions, rear-end
shunts or rollovers, occupants are protected,
in addition to any side bags, only by their
seat belts, which must therefore always
be fastened.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox in
neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating
the procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on
together with warning light
, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try the other keys provided with the
vehicle.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR position when
the engine is stopped.
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(excluding 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP)Engine starting for 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gear lever
in neutral or fully press the clutch pedal if a
gear other than neutral is engaged;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
NoteIf the vehicle does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP and
repeat the starting procedure placing the gear
lever in neutral and fully pressing the clutch
pedal.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR position when
the engine is stopped.If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on
together with warning light
, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try the other keys provided with the
vehicle.

If, when the ignition key is at MAR the
warning light remains lit, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains lit, try with the other keys provided
with the car.
Contact a Lancia Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
Warning lightwill flash for 60
seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking to indicate a fault
with the glow plug heating system. You can
use the car as usual if the engine starts but
you should contact a Lancia Dealership as
soon as possible.
WARNING
It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes
in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational
until the engine has been started, therefore
much effort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox in
neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
andon the instrument panel will turn
on;
❒wait for the warning lights
andto
switch off;
❒press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light
switches off. Waiting too long will
waste the work done by the glow plugs. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator
must be entirely released when turning the
ignition key to position AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating
the procedure.

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at
medium revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
starts moving.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, before turning
the engine off you should allow it to idle to allow
the temperature in the engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel
and is damaging especially to turbocharged
engines.
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We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top
speed, sharp braking etc.).
When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
Never jump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it beyond
repair.