warning Lancia Ypsilon 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
164)65)
Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
120 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm, making
sure that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.Replacing the rear
window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover A fig. 121, undo the
nut B and remove the arm C;
correctly position the new arm, fully
tighten the nut B then lower the cover
A.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Checking fluid levels” in this
chapter). Then check that the nozzle
holes are not clogged; use a needle to
unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
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WARNING
163)Do not try to recharge a frozen
battery; defrost it first to prevent the risk of
explosion. If the battery was frozen, have
it inspected by specialised technicians
before recharging to check that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
casing is not cracked, which could cause
poisonous, corrosive acid to leak.

WARNING
164)Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
65)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
LIFTING THE CAR
If the car is to be lifted, go to a Lancia
Dealership which is equipped with
arm hoists or workshop lifts.
BRAKES
Depending on the version/market, the
vehicle may be equipped with
mechanical wear detectors for the
brake pads: one for each wheel
assembly.
When the brake linings are close to
wearing out, pressing the brake pedal
will generate a slight squeal: this lasts
for about 100 km (the mileage varies
with the driving style and route).
In this case, it is still possible to
continue driving, with caution.
In any case, contact a Lancia
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the worn brake pads replaced.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Rear window washer
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is on the rear
window.

WHEELS AND TYRES
165) 166) 167) 168) 169)
IMPORTANT NOTES
Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the tyres:
avoid braking suddenly, racing starts
and violent impact against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles and driving
for extended periods on uneven road
surfaces;
periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tread wear;
avoid travelling with the vehicle
overloaded. If a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it;
tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber
and at the sides are a sign of ageing. In
any case, if the tyres have been on
the car for over 6 years, they should be
checked by specialised personnel.
Also remember to check the
space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
alternate the tyres, between front
and rear, every 10-15 thousand
kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car so as not to reverse
the direction of rotation;
in the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve.
avoid travelling with partially or
completely deflated tyres as this can
compromise safety and damage the
tyres beyond repair.
WARNING
165)The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
166)If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
167)Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the left
and vice versa.
168)Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C. The
mechanical characteristics of the wheels
might be compromised.
169)Travelling with partially or completely
deflated tyres can cause safety problems
and damage the concerned tyre beyond
repair.
BODY
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
if there is any decorative sticker or if
high pressure jets or cleaners are used
to wash the car, keep a distance of
at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
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rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas.
The car should not be taken to a closed
area immediately, but left outside so
that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
66)8)
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at
the windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
WARNING
66)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
WARNING
8)Detergents pollute the environment.
Only wash your vehicle in areas equipped
to collect and treat wastewater from this
type of activity.
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SNOW CHAINS
67) 68)
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations of each country. In certain countries, tyres marked with
code M+S (Mud and Snow) are considered as winter equipment; therefore their use is equivalent to that of the snow chains.
Snow chains can be fitted to the tyres of the front wheels (drive wheels) only.
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have been driven.
Using snow chains with tyres with non-original dimensions may damage the vehicle.
Using different size or type (M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front and rear axle may adversely affect car driveability, with the risk
of losing control of the car and resulting accidents.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fitted to the space-saver wheel. If a front tyre is punctured, replace a rear wheel with the
space-saver wheel and move the rear wheel to the front axle. In this way, with two normal drive wheels at the front, snow
chains can be fitted.
WARNING
170)DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub caps fixed (with springs) to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided with Rim
Protector. Use of unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may cause sudden decrease of tyre pressure.
171)The maximum speed for snow tyres marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for "H" tyres. The highway
code speed limits must however always be complied with.
WARNING
67)Keep the vehicle's speed down when snow chains are fitted; never exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps and pavements and avoid
driving long distances on roads not covered with snow to avoid damaging the car and the road surface.
68)With snow chains, use the accelerator with extreme care to prevent, or to limit as much as possible, slipping of the drive wheels that
could cause chain breakage, resulting in damage to the car body or mechanical components.
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TECHNICAL DATA

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of
the Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission
specifications. Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
69)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsReplacement interval
Lubricant for petrol
engines (1.2 8V 69
HP versions)SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3 /
API SN.9.55535-S2SELENIA K P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F603.C07According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricant for petrol
engines (0.9 TwinAir
versions)SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 /
API SN.955535-GS1SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F020.B12According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
If lubricants conforming to the required specifications are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be
used to top up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
For TwinAir engines only use lubricants with indicated SAE grade and specifications.
WARNING
69)The use of products with different specifications than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the
warranty.
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TECHNICAL DATA

Vehicle radio passport
This document certifies ownership of
the system. The vehicle radio passport
shows the system model, serial number
and secret code.
IMPORTANT Keep the vehicle radio
passport in a safe place so that you
can give the information to the relevant
authorities if the system is stolen.
In case of loss of the car radio
passport, contact the Lancia
Dealership, taking an ID document and
the car ownership documents.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Look at the screen only and when it is
necessary and safe. If you need to look
at the screen for a long time, pull over
to a safe place so as not to be
distracted while driving.
Immediately stop using the system in
the event of a fault. Otherwise the
system might be damaged. Contact a
Lancia Dealership as soon as possible
to have the system repaired.
WARNING
172)Follow the safety rules here below:
otherwise serious injuries may occur to the
occupants or the system may be
damaged.
173)If the volume is too loud this can be
dangerous. Adjust the volume so that
you can still hear background noises (e.g.
horns, ambulances, police vehicles, etc.).
WARNING
70)Only clean the front panel and the
display lens with a soft, clean, dry,
anti-static cloth. Cleaning and polishing
products may damage the surface. Never
use alcohol, petrols and derivatives.
71)Do not use the display as a base for
supports with suction pads or adhesives
for external navigators or smartphones
or similar devices.
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Trip data storage and transfer
The trip data can be stored in
the system memory and transferred
using a suitably configured USB flash
drive orUconnect™LIVE App. This
allows you to display the history of
the collected data, showing the
complete analysis of the trip data and
of your driving style.
Further information is available at
www.driveuconnect.eu.
IMPORTANT Do not remove the USB
memory stick nor unpair the
smartphone and theUconnect™LIVE
Appbefore the system has
downloaded the data, since these
could be lost. During the transfer of
data to the devices, messages may
appear on the radio display to guide the
user correctly through the operation;
follow these instructions. These
messages are only displayed with the
ignition key at STOP and when a delay
in the system switching off is set. The
data are automatically transferred to the
devices when the engine is switched
off. Transferred data will be deleted
from the system memory in this
manner. You can choose to store the
trip data or not, by pressing the
"Settings" button and by setting the
storage activation and the USB or
Cloud transfer mode.When the USB memory stick is full, the
warning messages are shown on the
radio display.
When theeco:Drive™ data are not
transferred to USB memory stick for a
long time, the internal memory of the
Uconnect™LIVEsystem may be
exhausted. Follow the instructions given
by the messages on the radio display.
SETTINGS
Press SETTINGS button
on the
front panel (versions withUconnect™
5” Radio LIVE) or the APPS button
on the front panel and then the
“Settings” graphic button (versions with
Uconnect™ 5” Radio Nav LIVE) on
the display to view the “Settings” main
menu.
NOTE The menu items displayed vary
according to the versions.
The menu includes the following items:
Display;
Units;
Voice controls;
Clock & Date;
Safety (for versions/markets where
provided)
Lights (for versions/markets where
provided);
Doors & Locks;
Vehicle Off Options;
Audio;
Phone / Bluetooth;
Configurat. SiriusXM (for versions/
markets where provided);
Radio Setup;
Restore settings;
Clear Personal Data.
Safety
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can be used to carry
out the following adjustments:
"Rain sensor"(for versions/markets,
where provided): this function can be
used to activate/deactivate the
automatic operation of the wipers in the
event of rain.
NAVIGATION
(Uconnect™ 5" Radio Nav LIVE only)
IMPORTANT In the interest of safety
and to reduce distractions while you are
driving, you should always plan a route
before you start driving.
To plan a route, do the following:
tap the screen to open the Main
menu;
Tap "Navigate to" or "Drive to".
Tap "Address". You can change the
country or state setting by tapping
the flag before you select a city.
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MULTIMEDIA

WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGS
Never travel with the glove compartment open: it could injure the passenger in the event of a crash.
The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle it carefully and make sure that children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
After travelling for a few kilometres, check to ensure that the fixing screws for the attachments are well tightened.
Never exceed the maximum permitted loads (see chapter "Technical specifications").
Evenly distribute the load and take into account, when driving, the increased responsiveness of the vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SYSTEM
The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF) reach very high temperatures during operation. Therefore, do not park the car on
flammable materials (grass, dry leaves, pine needles etc.) to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
INTERIOR
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a temperature exceeding 50°C. When the
vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this value.
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WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
Fully comply with the regulations in force concerning maximum clearance.
WARNING
POWER SUPPLY
Modifications or repairs to the supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system technical specifications into
account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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