gearbox Lancia Ypsilon 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the car" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for thewarning light to switch off (and thewarning light for Diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with Dual FuNction System gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N
(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Lancia
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.

Warning light What it means
Versions with multifunction
displayDOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The warning light switches on (on some versions along with a dedicated message and a symbol on the
display) when one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed. An acoustic signal is
activated with the doors open and the car moving.
Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction displayDOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The symbols on the display switches on, together with a dedicated message, on some versions, when one
or more doors, the tailgate or the bonnet (for versions/markets, where provided) are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
"DUAL FUNCTION SYSTEM" GEARBOX FAULT
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light comes on flashing, along with a dedicated message on the display and an acoustic
warning, to indicate transmission failure.
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WARNING
30)If the gearbox is faulty, contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible to have the system checked.
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Symbols and Messages What it means
START&STOP SYSTEM FAILUREThe Start&Stop system failure is indicated by a message on the display and by the
warning light (or symbol)on the instrument panel that switches on.
In the event of a Start&Stop system failure, contact a Lancia Dealership.
ECO FUNCTION ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions)The ECO function activation/deactivation, by pressing the button on the dashboard, is
indicated by a dedicated message on the display.
SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING) EXPIREDWhen the scheduled servicing is nearly due ("scheduled service deadline"), the display will
show the symbol followed by the number of kilometres/miles until the car must be
serviced. This is displayed automatically, with ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before servicing or, where provided, 30 days before servicing. It is
also displayed each time the key is turned to MAR-ON or, for versions/markets, where
provided, every 200 km (or equivalent value in miles).
Contact a Lancia Dealership where the operations of the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" will
be performed and the message will be reset.
DUAL FUNCTION SYSTEM GEARBOX
MESSAGESFor versions equipped with "Dual Function System" gearbox, the following messages can
be displayed:
Reduce gear changes message
Manual mode not available message
Automatic mode not available message
Clutch overheating message
Press the brake pedal message
Press the brake pedal - delayed start-up message
Press brake and repeat manoeuvre message
Gear not available message
Manoeuvre not permitted message
Place gear lever in N (neutral) message
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

uphill:car stationary on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox in
neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
downhill:car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or
in any case for a maximum of 2
seconds, allowing your right foot to be
moved easily from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage, the typical
mechanical brake release noise can be
heard, indicating that the car is about
to move.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not active with engaged parking brake.IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake, therefore do not
leave the car without activating the
handbrake, switching off the engine,
and engaging first gear, with the car
parked in safe conditions.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not active with engaged parking brake.
If the parking brake is engaged and
at the same time you press the brake
pedal, the Hill Holder system is
activated only if the parking brake is
disengaged before releasing the brake
pedal.
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ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
if the slipping only involves one of
the drive wheels, it intervenes
automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
Turning the ASR system on/off
The ASR is switched on automatically
each time the engine is started.
While driving, the ASR can be switched
off and subsequently switched on
again by pressing the ASR OFF button
fig. 47.
On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a dedicated
message shown on the display.
When the system is not active, the LED
on the button ASR OFF turns on and,
on some versions, a message appears
on the display. When the ASR is
deactivated while driving, the next time
the car is started the ASR is
automatically activated.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the core of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE ................. 94
HANDBRAKE .................................. 95
MANUAL GEARBOX ....................... 96
DUAL FUNCTION SYSTEM
GEARBOX....................................... 97
STOP/START SYSTEM ................... 98
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 99
PARKING SENSORS.......................101
TOWING TRAILERS ........................102
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ..........103
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WARNING
107)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
other toxic gasses.
108)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.
109)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by a buzzer.
WARNING
34)The flashing of the warning lightfor
60 seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking of the engine indicates
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.
35)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
36)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.37)Never, under any circumstances, 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.
38)There must therefore always be
enough petrol in the tank to protect the
petrol pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from methane to petrol
operation, if high performance is required.
39)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
HANDBRAKE
110) 111) 112)
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement: pull lever A
fig. 69 upwards until the vehicle is
braked.
Handbrake disengagement: slightly
raise lever A and press the release
button B fig. 69 checking that the
warning light
switches off in the
instrument panel.
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WARNING
110)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take
it with you.
111)The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the lever, if it is not, contact a
Lancia Dealership to have it adjusted.
112)In the case of parking manoeuvres on
roads on a gradient, the front wheels
must be steered towards the pavement
(when parking downhill), or in the opposite
direction if the vehicle is parked uphill.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if
the car is parked on a steep slope.
MANUAL GEARBOX
113)40)
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
the required position (the diagram
for gear engagement is shown on the
knob fig. 70).
For 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP and 1.2 8V 69
HP versions, to engage reverse R from
neutral, lift the ring A fig. 70 located
under the knob and at the same time
shift the lever to the right and back.
For 1.3 16V MultiJet version: to engage
reverse R from neutral position, move
the lever to the right and then back.IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. With the engine running,
wait for at least 2 seconds with the
clutch pedal fully pressed before
engaging reverse to prevent damage to
the gears and grating.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should
be used only for gear changes. Do
not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, however lightly. For
versions/markets where provided, the
electronic clutch control could cut
in, interpreting the incorrect driving style
as a fault.
WARNING
113)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying
flat and do not get in the way of the
pedals.
WARNING
40)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even
if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
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DUAL FUNCTION
SYSTEM GEARBOX
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car may be equipped with an
electronically controlled manual
transmission known as "Dual FuNction
System" which allows two operating
logics: MANUAL and AUTO.
GEAR LEVER
41)
The lever fig. 71 is "multistable" floating
type, in other words it has three stable
and three unstable positions.
The three stable positions correspond
to neutral (N), reverse (R) and the
central position located between the
unstable positions (+) and (-).The unstable positions, in other words
those that are abandoned as soon
as the lever is released, are the position
which requests a higher gear (+), the
position which requests a lower gear (–)
and the automatic/manual operating
mode request position (A/M).
IMPORTANT With the engine started,
any error between the lever position
and the gear actually engaged is
signalled by a buzzer until consistency
is restored.
MANUAL MODE
Press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
if AUTO appears on the display,
move the gear lever fig. 71 to A/M to
select MANUAL mode;
push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N
or R, simply place the lever in the
middle position) or R to engage reverse;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal;
in driving conditions, push the gear
lever towards (+) to engage the next
gear up or towards (–) to engage the
next gear down.AUTOMATIC MODE
Press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
if AUTO is not on the display, move
the shift lever fig. 71 to A/M to select
AUTOMATIC mode;
push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage 1stgear (if starting from N or R,
simply place the lever in the middle
position) or R to engage reverse;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal: the gear most
suited to the vehicle speed will be
engaged.
OPERATION (AUTO-ECO)
The ECO function, which optimises the
gearbox, can be activated only with
automatic mode on. The ECO function
is activated by pressing the ECO button
on the instrument panel.
“Kick Down” FUNCTION
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking), the
system downshifts one or more gears
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed beyond the point where it
becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it) in
order to provide suitable power and
torque for the acceleration requested
by the driver.
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IMPORTANT The use of the “Kick
Down” function is recommended only
when overtaking or accelerating quickly,
in order not to increase fuel
consumption.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
42)
On some versions, the gearbox can be
managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 72.
To use the controls on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in the
central position between + and – :
operating the + lever: engage
a higher gear;
operating the – lever: engage a
lower gear.
The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine
rpm allow it.
WARNING
41)Avoid keeping your hand placed on this
lever in between gear changes or
Auto/Manual mode.
42)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard) could
break them.
STOP/START
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
114) 115)43)
The Stop/Start system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off. In this
way, the vehicle efficiency is increased,
by reducing consumption, dangerous
gas emissions and sound pollution.
OPERATING MODES
Stopping the engine
With manual gearbox: with the car
stationary, the engine stops with the
gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal
released.
With Dual FuNction System gearbox:
the engine stops if the vehicle is at
a standstill and the brake pedal is
pressed. This condition can be
maintained even if the brake pedal is
not depressed, if the gear lever is
in position N (Neutral).
NOTE The engine can only be stopped
automatically after exceeding a speed
of about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine
from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.
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Thesymbol appears on the display
when the engine stops.
Restarting the engine
With manual gearbox: press the clutch
pedal.
With Dual FuNction System gearbox:if
the gear lever is in position N (Neutral),
place it in any other gear, otherwise
release the brake pedal or move the
gear lever to+,–or R (Reverse).
MANUAL SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the A fig. 73 button on
the dashboard control panel.
LED off: system deactivated.
LED on: system deactivated.
WARNING
114)When replacing the battery, always
contact a Lancia Dealership. Replace
the battery with one of the same
type (HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.
115)We recommend that you remove the
key from the ignition if other people remain
in the vehicle. Exit from the vehicle only
after having removed the ignition key
or having rotated it to the STOP position.
During refuelling, make sure that the engine
is off and that the ignition key is in the
STOP position.
WARNING
43)If climate comfort is to be favoured, the
Stop/Start system can be disabled, for a
continuous operation of the climate control
system.
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
116) 117)
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows
the desired vehicle speed to be
maintained, without having to press the
accelerator pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 30 km/h on long stretches of dry,
straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use the device in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Turn ring nut A fig. 74 to ON. Activation
is indicated by the
warning light
switching on and, on some versions, by
a message on the display.
Storing the car speed
Proceed as follows:
turn ring nut A fig. 74 to ON and
press the accelerator pedal so that the
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