brake fluid Lancia Ypsilon 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Warning light What it means
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
36)
Handbrake engaged
The warning light (or symbol on the display) comes on when the handbrake is on.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the vehicle is in motion, check that the handbrake is not
engaged.
WARNING
36)If the warning light switches on when travelling, stop the car immediately and contact a Lancia Dealership.
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INFLATION PROCEDURE
141) 142) 143) 144)
Proceed as follows:
Pull the handbrake.Unscrew the
tyre valve cap, take out the filler hose
A fig. 112 and tighten the ring nut B on
the tyre valve;
make sure that the compressor
switch is in position 0 (off), then start
the engine;
insert the plug into the socket
located on the centre tunnel and
operate the compressor putting the
switch in position I (on).
Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the "Inflation pressure"
paragraph in the "Technical
specifications" section. Check tyre
pressure on the gauge with compressor
off to obtain a more precise reading;
if after five minutes it is still
impossible to reach at least 1.8 bar,
disengage the compressor from the
valve and power socket, then move the
car forwards by approx. ten metres in
order to distribute the sealing fluid
inside the tyre evenly, then repeat the
inflation operation;
if after this operation you still cannot
reach at least 1.8 bar after 5 minutes
from switching on the compressor,
do not resume driving but contact a
Lancia Dealership;
after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check the tyre pressure again;
pull up the handbrake. For the safety
of the car when it is parked, follow
the indication in the paragraph "When
parked" in the chapter "Starting up and
driving".
if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar
is detected, restore the correct
pressure (with the engine running and
the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with care to nearest
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
136)Give the instruction brochure to the
personnel charged with handling the
tyre treated with the quick tyre repair kit.
137)Holes and damage on the tyre side
walls cannot be repaired. Do not use
the quick tyre repair kit if the tyre is
damaged as a result of driving with it
deflated.
138)Repairs are not possible in the case
of damage to the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove
the foreign body (screws or nails) from
the tyre.
139)Never operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk
of overheating. Tyres repaired with the
quick tyre repair kit must only be used
temporarily, as the kit is not suitable for a
definitive repair.
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PETROL VERSIONS SERVICE SCHEDULED PLAN
After reaching 120,000 km/72,000 mi/8 years, the checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan must be repeated cyclically
starting from the first interval, thereby following the same intervals as before
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check quick tyre repair kit recharge expiry
date/condition (for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Owner Handbook and only after checking that the system is undamaged.
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Change the brake fluid (7)
Replacement of filter inside the pressure regulator (LPG
versions)
Paper filter replacement (LPG in gaseous state) (LPG
versions)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (Natural Power versions)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (6) (O) (●)
(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
(6) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km/9,000 miles.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations
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DIESEL VERSIONS SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
After reaching 120,000 km/72,000 miles/6 years, the checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan must be repeated cyclically
starting from the first interval, thereby following the same intervals as before
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check quick tyre repair kit recharge expiry
date/condition (for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Owner Handbook and only after checking that the system is undamaged.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2) (O) (●)
Replace accessory drive belt/s (3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (4)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)
Change the brake fluid (6)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5) (O) (●)
(2) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. Where the car is used mostly in urban settings you need to replace the engine oil
filter every year.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km/72,000 miles. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km/36,000 miles. Regardless
of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter should be replaced every 20,000 km/12,000 miles.
(5) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km/12,000 miles.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
For cars with 0.9 TwinAir engines:
every3,000km check the engine oil
level and top it up to the maximum level
if necessary.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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CHECKING LEVELS
152) 153)59)
0.9 TwinAir versions
A. Engine oil cap/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
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1.2 8V 69 HP versions
A. Engine oil dipstick – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
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1.3 16V MultiJet versions
A. Engine oil dipstick – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
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