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USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
When you park the car, ensure the
doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The ceiling and map-read-
ing lights must be off.
Do not leave accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a
long time when the engine is not run-
ning.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is left
with a charge of less than 50% for a
long time it will be damaged by sul-
phation, engine startup will deterio-
rate and it will be more subject to
freezing (this may occur at –10°C).
If the car is to be inactive for a long
period of time, refer to the “Storing
the car” paragraph in the “Driving
your car” section.
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not let it touch the skin
or eyes. Do not bring naked flames
or possible sources of sparks near
to the battery: fire and explosion
risk.
Incorrect fitting of elec-
trical and electronic ac-
cessories can seriously
damage the car.
IMPORTANTWhen removing/in-
stalling the battery, make sure the
battery is mechanically secured cor-
rectly.
Running the car with the
fluid level too low could
damage the battery beyond
repair, even breaking the casing
and allowing the acid contained in
it to leak out completely.
Always wear goggles to
protect the eyes when
working on or near the
battery.
If the car is to remain un-
used for a long period in
very cold weather, remove
the battery and keep it in a warm
place, otherwise it could freeze.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
FLUID LEVEL (electrolyte)
Check the electrolyte level and top
up, if required, at the frequency
shown in the Service Schedule in this
chapter. Have this operation carried
out at a LANCIA Dealership.
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If, after purchasing the vehicle you
want to install electrical accessories
that require a permanent power sup-
ply (alarm, free-hand phone, radio
navigator with satellite anti theft sys-
tem, etc.) go to a LANCIA Dealer-
ship. The qualified staff are able to
suggest the most suitable Lineacces-
sori devices and will assess the over-
all electric absorption, checking
whether the car can sustain the re-
quired load or if an oversized battery
is required.
Remember that these accessories
continue to absorb electrical power
even when the ignition key is removed
(car parked, engine off) and could
discharge the battery.The overall absorption of these ac-
cessories (standard and after-sale in-
stallations) must be less than 0.6 mA
x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
table below:ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNITS
When the car is being used nor-
mally, special measures are not nec-
essary.
The following instructions must be
followed very carefully, however, if
you work on the electrical system or
in cases where emergency starting is
necessary:
– Never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system while the engine
is running.
– Disconnect the battery from the
electrical system if you are recharging
it. Modern battery chargers can sup-
ply up to 20 volts.
– Never perform emergency starts
with a battery charger. Always use an
auxiliary battery.
– Be particularly careful when con-
necting the battery to the electrical sys-
tem. Ensure the battery posts are con-
nected up to the right leads (the polar-
ity is correct) and check that the con-
nection has been made properly. When Remember also that high current in-
take devices such as bottle heater,
vacuum cleaner, cellular phone, re-
frigerator etc., if powered while the
engine is off will accelerate the bat-
tery discharge.
IMPORTANTIf you need to install
additional systems on the car, im-
proper wiring connections, in partic-
ular if they affect safety devices, are
dangerous.
Battery Maximum
capacity idle
intake
40 Ah 24 mA
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SPARK PLUGS
The cleanness and soundness of the
spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and pol-
luting emissions down.
The appearance of the spark plug
(fig. 6), if examined by an expert eye,
is a good way of pinpointing a mal-
function even if it has nothing to do
with the ignition system. Therefore if
the engine has problems, it is impor-
tant to have the spark plugs checked
at a LANCIA Dealership.The spark plugs must be
changed at the times spec-
ified in the Service Sched-
ule. Only use the type of plugs in-
dicated: if the heat ratio is less
than required or the life specified
is not guaranteed, problems can
arise.
the battery is reconnected, the injec-
tion/ignition system control unit must
readapt its internal parameters; conse-
quently performance may not be opti-
mal during the first few kilometres af-
ter reconnecting the battery.
– Do not connect or disconnect the
terminals of the electronic units while
the ignition key is at MAR.
– Do not check polarity through
sparking.
– Disconnect the electronic units if
you are electrically welding the car
body. Remove the units if tempera-
tures exceed 80°C (special operations
on the bodywork etc.).
IMPORTANTIf the radio or car
alarm systems are not installed cor-
rectly, they can interfere with the
working of the electronic control units.
Modifications or repairs
to the electrical system
that are performed incor-
rectly and do not take into account
the system’s technical features can
result in malfunctions with the
risk of fire.
Versions Type of spark plug
1.2ChampionRC10YCC
NKG BKR5EZ
1.216VNGK DCPR8E-N
fig. 6
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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
Genuine Lancia accessories have been designed
with the Lancia Y specifically in mind and have
been selected and tested on the car. They are easy
to use, reliable and practical: qualities that lead
to enhanced comfort and safety under all driving
conditions.
For child safety, the child seats in the Lineac-
cessori Lancia line meet the strictest current Eu-
ropean standards.
You can find the Lancia accessories described in
a catalogue available from Lancia Dealerships.
Just ask the staff to give you all the details.
The following pages show diagrams and give in-
structions for correctly fitting a number of acces-
sories. Installation must always be entrusted to the
experts. Lancia has specially trained its Dealer-
ship staff for work on the Lancia Y.SOUND SYSTEM/RADIO NAVIGATION
SYSTEM......................................................... 169
TOW HITCH .................................................. 172
RF REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION .................. 175
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SOUND SYSTEM/RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM
SET-UP SYSTEM WIRING
DIAGRAM AND ADDITIONAL
BRANCHES (SOUND SYSTEM)
(fig. 1)
A- Radio aerial;
B- Terminal box;
C- High-amp fuse box;
D- Front left speaker;
E- Left tweeter;
F- Right tweeter;
G- Front right speaker;
H- Radio;
I- Rear right speaker;
L- Rear left speaker;
M- CD CHANGER (where fitted)
wire with respectiving connector,
where you can install a compatible
CD CHANGER if required;
m- +30;
n- Code positive;
o- Radio lights positive.
List of cable colour codes
N=Black - R=Red - AG=Blue/Yellow - AR=Blue/Red - CV=Orange/Green
CN=Orange/Black - BN=White-Black - GN=Yellow-Black - NZ=Black-Purple
RG=Red-Yellow - RN=Red-Black - SN=Red-Black
fig. 1
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List of cable colour codes
G=Yellow - N=Black - R=Red - AG=Blue/Yellow - AR=Blue/Red - BR=White/Red -
CV=Orange/Green - CN=Orange/Black - BN=White-Black - GN=Yellow-Black -
NZ=Black-PurpleRG=Red-Yellow - RN=Red-Black - SN=Red-Black
SET-UP SYSTEM WIRING
DIAGRAM AND ADDITIONAL
BRANCHES (RADIO
NAVIGATION SYSTEM) (fig. 2)
A- Radio aerial;
B- Terminal box;
C- High-amp fuse box;
D- Front left speaker;
E- Left tweeter;
F- Right tweeter;
G- Front right speaker;
H- Radio-navigator;
I- Rear right speaker;
L- Rear left speaker;
M- Vehicle speed signal;
N- GPS aerial;
O- Reversing signal;
P- CD CHANGER wire with re-
spectiving connector, where you can
install a compatible CD CHANGER if
required;
m- +30;
n- +15;
o- Radio lights positive.
fig. 2
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COMPONENT LOCATION
(SOUND SYSTEM AND RADIO
NAVIGATION SYSTEM) (fig. 3)
1- Front speaker on dashboard
(tweeter) and in doors (mid-
range/woofer)
2- Sound system or radio navigation
system
3- Rear speaker (woofer)
4- Radio aerial
5- Maxi fusebox
6- Fusebox
7- CD-CHANGER wire (in the car
radio set version, only where pro-
vided)
8- GPS aerial (radio navigation sys-
tem only).
fig. 3
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Plates
– model plate........................ 145
– paint plate ......................... 146
Pollen filter ............................. 132
Power steering fluid level......... 130
Pretensioners .......................... 22
Radio-navigator .............. 65-169
– component location .......... 171
Rear foglights
– bulb replacement .............. 105
– control .............................. 44
Rear window opening .............. 47
Rear window shelf removal...... 52
Rear window washer
– control .............................. 43
– fluid level ......................... 129
Rear window wiper
– blades ............................... 138
– control .............................. 43
– nozzles............................... 139
Rearview mirrors
– electrical ........................... 20
– external ............................. 20
– internal ............................. 19
Remote control
(radio-frequency) ................. 15
– battery replacement ........... 16
– homologation numbers ...... 175
Removing the rear window shelf 52
Replacing a wheel.................... 94Rev counter ............................ 33
Reversing lights ....................... 104
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 55
Rubber tubing ......................... 137
Safe driving
– before getting behind
the wheel ........................... 75
– driving at night.................. 77
– driving in fog ..................... 78
– driving in rain ................... 77
– driving in the mountains.... 79
– driving on snow and ice ..... 79
– driving with ABS .............. 80
– when travelling .................. 76
Seat adjustments ..................... 17
Seat belt height adjustment ..... 21
Seat belts
– height adjustment .............. 21
– maintenance .................... 25
– use .................................... 21
– warnings............................ 24
Seats
– accessing the rear seats ...... 19
– adjustments ....................... 17
– cleaning ............................ 142
Side/taillights
– control .............................. 41
– front bulb replacement ..... 102
– rear bulb replacement ....... 105
Signs to help you drive correctly 5Snow chain........................ 85-154
Snow tyres......................... 86-153
Sound system .................... 64-169
– component location ........... 171
Spark plugs ....................... 73-135
Speedometer............................ 31
Starter motor .......................... 155
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................ 70-93
– emergency startup ......... 70-91
– ignition switch ................... 16
– jump starting ..................... 92
– starting the engine ............. 69
– stopping the engine............ 70
– warming up a recently
started engine .................... 70
Steering .................................. 152
Steering column lock .............. 17
Steering column stalks
– right-hand lever................. 42
– left-hand lever ................... 41
Steering wheel adjustment ...... 19
Storing the car......................... 87
Sun visors................................ 47
Sunroof ................................... 48
Suspensions ............................ 152
Symbols ................................. 6
Tailgate opening .................... 51
Technical specifications....... 144
Third brake lights ................... 105
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