2002 Lancia Ypsilon ignition

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Traffic and road conditions
Heavy traffic and higher consump-
tion are synonymous; for example,
when driving slowly with frequent use
of the lower gears or in large towns
where there are numerous traffic
lights.
Winding roads, mountain roads and
bumpy roads also have a negative ef-
fect on consumption.
Enforced halts
During prolonged hold-ups (traffic
lights, level crossings) the engine
should be switched off.LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the car’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for dri-
ving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
Service Schedule to the letter.
Use only unleaded petrol.
If you have trouble starting, do not
keep turning the ignition key for long
periods. Be especially careful to avoid
bump starting the car by pushing,
towing or rolling down hill: these are
all manoeuvres that can damage the
catalytic exhaust.CHEAP RUNNING
THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the Lancia Y. It is no ac-
cident that its pollution control equip-
ment is much more effective than that
required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules you
can avoid harming the environment
and often cut down fuel consumption
at the same time.
On this subject, a few useful tips
have been given below to supplement
those marked by symbol #at various
points of the handbook.
You are asked to read both the for-
mer and latter carefully.
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EMERGENCY
STARTUP
If the ignition key fails to deactivate
the engine immobiliser, the warning
light¢will remain lit and the engine
will not start. In this case, you should
contact your LANCIA Dealership
and get them to carry out the emer-
gency startup using the code given on
the CODE card. Alternatively, you
can perform the emergency startup
procedure yourself by following the
procedure given below.
Read the whole procedure care-
fully before trying to carry it out.If
you make a mistake in the emergency
procedure you must turn the ignition
key back to STOPand repeat the
whole operation from the beginning
step1.
1)Read the 5-figure electronic code
given on the CODE card.
2)Turn the ignition key to MAR.
3)Press the accelerator pedal to the
floor and keep it there. The warning
lamp will light up for about 8
seconds, and then go out. At this point
release the accelerator pedal and pre-
pare to count the number of flashes of
the warning lamp .
4)The warning lamp starts
flashing: when it has
flashed the number of times that cor-
responds to the first figure of the code
on the CODE card, press the acceler-
ator pedal and keep it there until the
warning lamp lights up for four
seconds and then
goes out again. Release the accelera-
tor pedal.
5)The warning lamp will start
flashing again: when
the lamp has flashed the number of
times that corresponds to the second
figure on the CODE card, press the
accelerator pedal to the floor and keep
it there.
6)Do the same for the remaining
figures on the CODE card.
7)Once the final figure has been en-
tered, keep the accelerator pedal
pressed. The warning lamp will
light up for 4 seconds andthen go out. Release the accelerator
pedal.
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8)The warning lamp will flash
rapidly for about 4 seconds to indicate
that the operation has been completed
correctly.
9)Start the engine by turning the ig-
nition key from MARtoAVV(with-
out turning it to STOP).
If, however, the warning lamp
remains lit, turn the ignition key
toSTOPand repeat the procedure
from step 1.
IMPORTANTAfter an emergency
start, you should contact a LANCIA
Dealershipimmediately, otherwise
you will have to repeat the procedure
described each time you want to start
the engine.JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, you can use an-
other battery to start the engine. Its
capacity must be the same or slightly
greater than the flat battery (see the
section “Technical Specifications”).
Do the following, (fig. 1):
1)Lift the protective cover on the
positive pole, then connect the posi-
tive terminals (+) of the two batteries
AandBwith a jump lead, which is
usually red.2)With a second lead (usually
black), connect the negative terminal
C(–) of the auxiliary battery to an
earth point Don the engine or
gearbox of the car to be started.
IMPORTANTDo not connect the
black lead to the negative pole of the
flat battery; any sparks could set the
gas coming out of the battery on fire.
If the other battery is fitted in a vehi-
cle, prevent accidental contacts be-
tween the metal parts of the two ve-
hicles.
3)Start the engine.
4)When the engine has
started, remove the leads in
the reverse order to before:
D,C,Band finally A.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, do not keep turning the key
but have the car seen to at a LANCIA
Dealership.
fig. 1
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Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the engine:
it could damage the electronic sys-
tems and in particular the control
units governing ignition and fuel
feed.Do not carry out this pro-
cedure if you lack experi-
ence; if it is not done cor-
rectly it can cause very intense
electrical discharges and the bat-
tery might even explode. In addi-
tion, the fluid contained in the bat-
tery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
You are also advised not to putnaked flames or lighted cigarettes
near the battery and not to cause
sparks: risk of fire and explosion.
To avoid damage to the
electrical system, scrupu-
lously follow the cable
manufacturer’s instructions. Make
sure the cables have an adequate
cross section and are long enough
to avoid the two car touching.
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System / Component No. fuse Amperage Location
Sunroof
General fusebox
(left side of dashboard)
Fusebox in glove compartment
Key-operated circuits and Lancia CODE
Lancia CODE and engine control circuit
1242 cm
3version:
Compressor
Auxiliary loads (lambda sensor, evaporation system,
compressor on)
ABS power circuit protection
Engine control unit protection
Lancia CODE
1242 cm
316Vversion:
Compressor
Auxiliary loads (lambda sensor, evaporation system,
compressor on)
Engine control unit protection
Lancia CODE
Auxiliary loads (injectors, ignition coils, phase sensor)
ABS power circuit protection4 20A fig. 33
1 80A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
4 50A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
5 40A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
3 30A-MAXI FUSE fig. 35
1 7.5A fig. 36
2 15A fig. 36
3 10A fig. 36
4 7.5A fig. 36
5 7.5A fig. 36
1 7.5A fig. 36
2 15A fig. 36
4 7.5A fig. 36
5 7.5A fig. 36
1 15A fig. 37
2 10A fig. 37
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY
You are recommended to recharge
the battery slowly for a period of ap-
proximately 24 hours at a very low
amperage.
Extensive charging could damage
the battery.
Proceed as follows:
1)Disconnect the electrical system
terminals from the battery posts.
2)Connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals.
3)Turn on the charger.
4)When you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery.
5)Reconnect the terminals to the
battery posts. Make sure the polarity
is correct (connect the negative post
last).IF THE BATTERY
IS FLAT
First of all, read the “Car mainte-
nance” section for the steps to be
taken to avoid the battery running
down and to ensure it has a long life.
JUMP STARTING
See “Jump starting” in this section.The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not let it touch the skin
or eyes. Recharging the battery
should be done in a well-venti-
lated area and away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: explosion and fire risk.
Never try to charge a
frozen battery: first let it
thaw out, otherwise it
could explode.
If the battery has frozen, check
that the internal elements are not
broken (risk of short circuit) and
that the casing is not cracked
causing the acid to leak out. This
acid is poisonous and corrosive.
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the engine:
it could damage the electronic sys-
tems and in particular the control
units governing ignition and fuel
feed.
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While the car is being
towed with the engine off,
remember that the brake
pedal and steering will require
more effort as you no longer have
the benefit of the brake booster
and power steering. Do not use
flexible cables to tow. Avoid jerk-
ing. Whilst towing, ensure that the
coupling to the car does not dam-
age the surrounding components.Do not extract the igni-
tion key during towing;
leave it at MAR, to prevent
the steering lock engaging and,
provided the electrical system is
not damaged, keep the brake lights
and direction indicators working.
When the ignition key is re-
moved, the steering lock will cut in
thus preventing the steering wheel
from being turned.IF AN ACCIDENT
OCCURS
– It is important to keep calm.
– If you are not directly involved,
stop at least ten metres away from the
accident.
– If you are on a motorway do not
obstruct the emergency lane with your
car.
– Turn off the engine and turn on
the hazard lights.
– At night, illuminate the scene of
the accident with your headlights.
– Act carefully, you must not risk
being run over.
– Mark the accident by putting the
red triangle at the regulatory distance
from the car where it can be clearly
seen.
– If the doors are jammed, do not try
to leave the car by breaking the glass
of the windscreen as the glass is strat-
ified. Side windows and the rear win-
dow can be broken more easily.
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– Call the emergency services mak-
ing the information you give as accu-
rate as you can. On the motorway use
the special column-mounted emer-
gency phones.
– Remove the ignition keys of the ve-
hicles involved.
– If you can smell petrol or other
chemicals, do not smoke and make
sure all cigarettes are extinguished.
– Use a fire extinguisher, blanket,
sand or earth to put out fires no mat-
ter how small they are. Never use
water.
– In pile-ups on the motorway, par-
ticularly when the visibility is bad,
there is a high risk of other vehicles
running into those already immobile.
Get out of the car immediately and
take refuge behind the guard rail.IF ANYONE IS INJURED
– Never leave the injured person
alone. The obligation to provide as-
sistance exists even for those not di-
rectly involved in the accident.
– Do not congregate around the in-
jured person.
– Reassure the injured person that
help is on its way and will arrive soon.
Stay close by to calm him/her down
in case of panic.
– Unfasten or cut seat belts holding
injured parties.
– Do not give an injured person any-
thing to drink.
– Never move an injured person ex-
cept in the following cases.
– Pull the injured person from the
car only if it risks catching fire, it is
sinking in water or is likely to fall over
a cliff or similar. Do not pull his/her
arms or legs, never bend the head
and, as far as possible, keep the body
horizontal.FIRST-AID KIT
The first-aid kit must at least con-
tain(fig. 45):
– sterile gauze for covering and
cleansing wounds
– bandages of different widths
– antiseptic plasters of different sizes
– a roll of plaster
– a packet of cotton wool
– a bottle of disinfectant
– a packet of paper handkerchiefs
– a pair of scissors with rounded tips
– a pair of pincers
– two haemostatic loops.
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