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4)Fold the seat back forwards to
make a flat loading surface with the
boot floor (fig. 78).
If necessary, the cushion can also be
tilted(fig. 79). Consequently, before
releasing the seat back, lift the cush-
ion as shown and tip it against the
front seat backs; the rear seat back-
rest can then be released and tilted
forwards.
To return the seat to its normal po-
sition:
1)Return the seat back to the verti-
cal position and make sure it is prop-
erly locked into place; the red strip on
the hook-up button must disappear.
fig. 77
P4C00034
Removing the parcel shelf
If you wish to remove the parcel
shelf to extend the boot capacity, un-
hook the two tie-rods (one each side)
A (fig. 75)from the hooks B, then
pull the parcel shelf outwards so that
pinsCcome out.
The shelf can then be positioned be-
hind the front seats.INCREASING THE LOAD AREA
Proceed as follows:
1)Make sure that the side seat belts
A (fig. 76)have been inserted into the
corresponding bracket B.
2)Remove the rear head restraints
if required.
3)Release the seat back by pressing
buttonA (fig. 77)(one for each side)
located on the back seat back-rest
(even when a split back seat is fitted);
a red strip will appear on the short
side of the button (towards the inside
of the car) to indicate that it has been
released.
fig. 75
P4C00009
fig. 76
P4C00052
Heavy loads which are
not securely anchored
could seriously injure pas-
sengers in the event of an accident.
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In the case of failure, although the
anti-locking system is no longer avail-
able, the car braking capacity is not
interfered with.
If you have never driven a car with
ABS it is advised to familiarise by
making a few preliminary trials on
slippery ground, obviously maintain-
ing safety conditions and respecting
the Highway Code of the country
where you are travelling. Before start-
ing, read carefully the notes below.
The advantage of ABS as compared
with the traditional system is that it
permits maximum manoeuvrability
even when pressing the brakes right
down on roads with poor grip, pre-
venting the wheels from locking.
However, this does not mean that
with ABS the braking distance is al-
ways reduced. For example, on soft
gravel surfaces or fresh snow on a
slippery surface the distance could in-
crease.In order to get the best out of the
anti-lock system when necessary, fol-
low these hints.
If the ABS triggers it
means that the car is
reaching the limit of ad-
herence between the tyres and the
road surface. Slow down to adapt
the speed to the road grip.
ABS exploits the avail-
able grip, but it is not able
to increase it. Therefore
drive carefully on slippery surfaces
and do not take undue risks.
If there is a system fail-
ure, indicated by warning
light>lighting up on the
instrument panel, drive slowly and
go immediately to a LANCIA Deal-
ership to have the system checked.
When braking round a bend be very
careful, even with the aid of ABS.
However, the most important advice
is the following:
When the ABS switches
on and you feel the pedal
throbbing, no not lighten
the pressure, but keep the pedal
pressed well down and do not
worry. In this way you will be able
to stop within the minimum dis-
tance possible, according to the
road surface.
Following these instructions you will
be always have the best braking con-
ditions.
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BASIC SOUND SYSTEM -
optional
This consists of the following:
– 2 front tweeter speakers;
– 2 full-range speakers in the doors;
– rear speaker cables;
– wire and manual radio aerial lo-
cated on the front of the roof.
For electrical connec-
tions, see the section “Ac-
cessory installation”.SOUND SYSTEM
The complete system consists of the
following:
– basic system (see previous para-
graph).
– Clarion PU2312 sound system
with CD player (fig. 92)(for charac-
teristics and instructions see attached
supplement).
– case for front panel.
– brackets for removing radio unit.
– 2 rear speakers;
– CD CHANGER (where fitted) wire
with respecting connector located on
right-hand side of the boot, where you
can install a compatible CD
CHANGER if required.
fig. 91
P4C00110
fig. 92
P4C00380
RADIO-NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
The complete system consists of the
following:
– basic system (see previous para-
graph).
– Blaupunkt radio-navigator (fig. 93)
(for characteristics and instructions see
attached supplement).
– brackets for removing radio-navi-
gator unit.
– 2 rear speakers.
– CD CHANGER wire with respect-
ing connector located on right-hand
side of the boot, where you can install
a compatible CD CHANGER if re-
quired.
fig. 93
P4C00422
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DRIVING YOUR CAR
To help you handle your car in the best and
safest possible way, and above all use it to its fullest
potential, we have given you some hints in this
chapter on “what to do, what not to do and what
to avoid” when at the wheel of your Lancia Y.
Most of the time, these suggestions apply to
other cars as well. Sometimes, however, the tip
may apply to an exclusive Lancia Y feature. You
are therefore strongly recommended to pay the
closest attention to this section for helpful hints
on optimum driving practices and usage of the car
that will help you get the most out of your car. STARTING THE ENGINE .............................. 69
PARKING ....................................................... 71
GEAR USE ..................................................... 72
AT THE FILLING STATION .......................... 73
SAFE DRIVING .............................................. 75
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION ......................................... 81
CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT ................................... 83
TOWING A TRAILER .................................... 84
SNOW CHAINS .............................................. 85
SNOW TYRES ................................................ 86
STORING THE CAR ...................................... 87
REPEATED CHECKS AND CHECKS
BEFORE LONG TRIPS .................................. 88
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER ........................................... 88
USEFUL ACCESSORIES ............................... 89
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Consider the space re-
quired by extra mats: even
a small problem to the
braking system may indicate addi-
tional brake pedal stroke is re-
quired with respect to normal.
Water, ice and salt sprin-
kled on the road deposit
on the brake disc and re-
duce effectiveness the first time
you brake.
WHEN TRAVELLING
– The first rule of safe driving is pru-
dence.
– Prudence also means putting your-
self into a position where you can pre-
dict wrong or imprudent behaviour
from other drivers.
– Stick closely to the rules of the
road in the particular country where
the car is being driven and, above all,
do not exceed speed limits.
– Ensure that, besides yourself, all
the other passengers in the car have
their seat belts fastened, that children
are sitting in the appropriate child
seats and any animals are in special
compartments.
– You should be physically fit and
mentally alert before setting out on
long journeys.Driving when you are not
mentally alert, drunk, un-
der the influence of drugs
or certain medicines is dangerous
both for you and other road users.
Always fasten both front
and back seat belts in-
cluding child seat seat belt
if fitted. Travelling with the seat
belts unfastened increases the risk
of injury or death if you are in a
collision.
Pay attention when in-
stalling additional spoil-
ers, alloy wheel rims and
caps that are not standard. They
could reduce the brake ventilation
and as a consequence, the braking
efficiency if you brake suddenly
and repeatedly, or when driving
downhill.Do not drive with objects
on the floor in front of the
driver’s seat. Objects
could get stuck under the pedals
making accelerating and braking
impossible.
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– Only use main-beam headlights
when you are driving outside town
and when you are sure they do not
annoy other drivers.
– Dip your headlights (if on) as soon
as you see cars coming in the other di-
rection and pass them with the head-
lights dipped.
– Keep all lights clean.
– Be careful of animals crossing the
road when driving in the country.
DRIVING IN THE RAIN
Rain and wet road surfaces spell
danger.
All manoeuvres are more difficult on
a wet road because the grip of the
wheels on the tarmac is greatly re-
duced. This is why braking distances
are much longer and roadholding is
lower. DRIVING AT NIGHT
If you are driving at night these are
the main rules to follow:
– Drive especially carefully: it is
harder to drive at night.
– Slow down especially if the road is
not lit.
– At the first signs of sleepiness, stop:
continuing would be a risk for your-
self and everybody else. Only start
driving again when you have had
enough rest.
– Keep a greater safety distance
from the cars in front of you than
during daylight hours: it is hard to
judge how fast other cars are going
when all you can see are their lights.
– Make sure the headlight beams are
properly positioned: if they are too
low, they reduce visibility and strain
your eyes. If they are too high they
can dazzle other drivers. – Do not drive too many hours at a
time but stop at intervals to stretch
your legs and recover your energies.
– Make sure the air in the car is be-
ing changed continuously.
– Never coast downhill (i.e. with the
engine off): if you do, you lose the aid
of engine brake, power brakes and
power steering so that braking and
steering require greater effort.
– Never coast downhill (i.e. with the
engine off): if you do, you lose the aid
of engine braking and power.
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DRIVING WITH ABS
The car can be fitted with a wheel
anti-locking system (ABS) and with
electronic brake correction (EBD) sys-
tem.
ABS is a braking system that essen-
tially offers two advantages:
1)It prevents wheel locking and
consequent skidding in emergency
stops, particularly when the road does
not offer much grip.
2)It makes it possible to brake and
steer at the same time so you can
avoid unexpected obstacles and direct
the car where you want while brak-
ing. The extent to which this can be
done will depend on the physical lim-
its of the tyre’s total grip.To get the most out of ABS:
– During emergency stops or when
grip conditions are poor, you will feel
a slight pulsation on the brake pedal.
This is the sign that the ABS is work-
ing. Do not release the brake pedal
but continue to press so as not to in-
terrupt the braking action.
– ABS prevents the wheels from
locking, but it does not increase ac-
tual grip conditions between tyre and
road. Therefore, even if your car is fit-
ted with ABS, respect the safety dis-
tance from the car in front of you and
keep your speed down when driving
into bends.
ABS serves to increase the controlla-
bility of the car, not to enable you to
go faster.If warning light >
switches on when the en-
gine is running, this usu-
ally indicates an ABS fault. In such
cases the braking system is still ef-
ficient, although the anti-locking
device does not function. The EBD
system may also be less efficient.
Go to a LANCIA Dealership imme-
diately, taking care not to brake
suddenly, and have the system
checked.
The car is fitted with an
electronic brake corrector
(EBD). If warning lights >
andxlight up simultaneously
when the engine is running, this
indicates an EBD fault. This
means that violent braking could
cause early locking of the rear
wheels causing the car to skid.
Drive the car extremely carefully
to the nearest LANCIA Dealership
to have the system checked.
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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the car is an im-
portant factor which has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span
of your car. For this reason care
should be taken to maintain your ve-
hicle by carrying out the necessary
checks and regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
Servize Schedule (see spark plugs,
idle, air filters, timing sections).Tyres
Tyres should be checked at least
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low fuel consumption increases as the
resistance to the rolling movement of
the tyre is greater. In this state, tyre
wear is increased and car handling
suffers which will affect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
car (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affects consump-
tion and stability.
Roof/ski racks
Remove roof or ski racks from the
roof of the car as soon as they are no
longer needed. These accessories re-
duce the aerodynamic penetration of
the car and will increase consump-
tion. When transporting particularly
large objects, use a trailer where pos-
sible.Electrical devices
Use the electrical devices for the nec-
essary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, supplementary lights, wind-
screen wipers, heating system blower
require large amounts of energy and,
increasing the request for power also
increases fuel consumption (up to
+25% when driving in built-up areas).
Air conditioner
The air conditioner is an additional
load which greatly affects the engine
leading to higher consumption (on av-
erage up to +20%). When the tem-
perature outside the car permits it,
use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of aerodynamic optional ex-
tras which are not certified for specific
use on the car, may reduce the aero-
dynamic penetration of the car and
increase consumption.
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