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IMPORTANT - Battery
You should check the battery charge
preferably at the beginning of the
winter to avoid the possibility of the
electrolyte freezing up.
This check should be performed
more frequently if the car is mainly
used for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that absorb energy
even when the ignition key is re-
moved, especially if they are after-
market accessories.
You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the Service Schedule
(see “Car maintenance”) if the car is
used in hot climates or particularly
demanding conditions. IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Change the engine oil more fre-
quently than indicated in the Service
Schedule, if the car is normally driven
in one of the following particularly se-
vere conditions:
– towing a trailer or caravan
– on dusty roads
– short, repetitive trips (less than 7
or 8 kilometres) in outside tempera-
tures below zero
– engines that are frequently left to
idle or drive slowly over long dis-
tances.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
Change the air cleaner more often
than indicated in the Service Sched-
ule if you use the car on dusty roads.
If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a LANCIA Dealer-
ship.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the car is often used in dusty or
highly polluted areas, you should
change the pollen filtering element
more frequently, especially if you no-
tice that the amount of air entering
the passenger compartment is re-
duced.
IMPORTANT - Remote control
If the LED on the remote control
unit flashes only once when you press
the remote control button, you need
to replace the batteries.
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Make sure the highly cor-
rosive brake fluid does not
drip onto the paintwork. If
it does, wash it off immediately
with water.
IMPORTANTBrake fluid is hygro-
scopic (meaning it absorbs humidity).
This is why the fluid should be
changed more frequently than shown
in the Service Schedule if the car is
mainly driven in areas with a high
percentage of humidity in the air.AIR CLEANER
REPLACEMENT
1.2 versions
Loosen the screws on the edge and
on the air cleaner cover A (fig. 3)and
remove the filtering element Bto be
replaced.1.2
16Vversions
Unscrew the three screws A (fig. 4),
remove cover Band remove the filter
elementCto be replaced.
The brake fluid is poiso-
nous and corrosive. If it
accidentally comes into
contact with the skin, wash with
neutral soap and water, then rinse
copiously. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately.
If you often drive on
dusty roads, the filter will
require changing more fre-
quently than indicated in the Ser-
vice Schedule.
Any cleaning operations
on the filter could damage
it, causing serious damage
to the engine.
fig. 3
P4C00421
fig. 4
P4C00413
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BATTERY
The Lancia Y’s battery is of the
“Limited Maintenance” type: under
normal conditions, it requires no top-
ping up with distilled water.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with
a genuine spare part presenting the
same specifications. If a battery with
different specifications is fitted, the
frequencies shown in the Service
Schedule will no longer be valid. Re-
fer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
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POLLEN FILTER
Lift cover A (fig. 5), pull out the fil-
ter element Band replace it.
IMPORTANTFailure to replace the
filter can reduce the climate control
system’s efficiency considerably.
If the car is often used in dusty or
highly polluted areas, you should
change the pollen filtering element
more frequently, especially if you no-
tice that the amount of air entering
the passenger compartment is re-
duced.The pollen filter is only a stan-
dard fitting on cars equipped with
climate control system.
For cars without climate control,
provision has been made for fitting
the filter, which is available from
Lineaccessori LANCIA.
fig. 5
P4C00155
Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a LANCIA
Dealership. It is properly equip-
ped for disposing of used batteries
in an environmentally-friendly
way that complies with the law.
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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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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
P4C00308
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If you get a flat tyre, stop immedi-
ately and change it so as not to dam-
age the tyre, the wheel, the suspension
and the steering.
Tyres age even if they are not used
very much. Cracking of the tread rub-
ber and the side walls are a sign of
this ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been fitted for more than six
years they should be examined by an
expert who can judge whether they
are still fit for use. Remember to
check the spare tyre particularly care-
fully too.
If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones
the origin of which you are not certain
about.
Lancia Y uses tubeless tyres. Under
no circumstances should an inner
tube be used with these tyres.
If you replace a tyre it is a good idea
to change the inflation valve, too.To ensure the front and rear tyres all
wear evenly, you are advised to
change the tyres over every 10-15
thousand kilometres keeping them on
the same side of the car so as not to
reverse the direction of rotation.RUBBER TUBING
Follow the Service Schedule care-
fully in the case of the braking and
fuel supply systems rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of liquid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and crack-
ing of the pipes with possible loss of
fluid. A careful check is therefore es-
sential.
Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from the
left hand side of the car to the right
and vice versa.
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Drive transmission to the front
wheels by means of half-shafts con-
nected to the differential assembly
and the wheels with CV joints.
The ratios are:Final drive gear and differential as-
sembly incorporated in the gearbox.
Version Final drive ratio Number of teeth
1.2 3.438 16/55
1.216V3.438 16/55
1.216VM Nrosso3.867 15/58
BRAKES
SERVICE AND EMERGENCY
BRAKES
Cross-over hydraulic circuit control.
8" vacuum brake booster.
Front: disc, floating caliper type with
operating cylinder for each wheel.
Rear: drum type with self-centring
shoes with operating cylinder for each
wheel.
Automatic take up of clearance due
to friction lining wear.
Brake effort apportioning valve
working on the hydraulic circuit of
the rear brakes (for versions without
ABS).
Four channel, four sensor ABS (op-
tional for 1.2 versions, standard for LX
and 1.2
16Vversions) with electronic
brake force distributor.
HANDBRAKE
Controlled by a lever, it works me-
chanically on the rear brake shoes.
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INDEX
ABS ...................................... 56
Accessories purchased
by the user ........................... 88
Accessory installation........... 168
Accident .................................. 117
Air cleaner............................... 131
Air recirculation ...................... 39
Air vents.................................. 38
Airbags (front and side) .......... 58
– passenger airbag manual
deactivation ....................... 59
– warnings............................ 61
Alternator ............................... 155
Ashtray .................................. 46
Battery
– jump starting .................... 92
– fluid level ......................... 133
– recharging ........................ 113
– replacement ....................... 132
– specifications ..................... 155
Bodywork
– maintenance ..................... 140
– paint identification plate.... 146
– versions ............................. 146
Bonnet..................................... 53
Boot
– extending........................... 52– opening/closing ................. 51
– replacing a bulb................. 107
Boot light ................................ 107
Brake fluid .............................. 130
Brake lights ............................. 105
Brakes
– fluid level ......................... 130
– service and emergency ....... 151
Bulb replacement ................ 74-99
Capacities ...................... 73-160
Car maintenance................... 120
– additional checks .............. 124
– annual inspection schedule . 124
– bodywork maintenance ..... 140
– scheduled service ............... 121
– service schedule ................. 122
Catalytic converter (three-way) . 4
Ceiling light ........................ 45-46
– bulb replacement .............. 106
Cellular telephone setup system 66
Cellular telephones .............. 66-88
Centralised door locking system 49
Cheap running ....................... 83
Checking fluid levels .............. 127
Cigar lighter ........................... 46
Clock ...................................... 32
Clutch ..................................... 150
CO
2emissions in exhaust ......... 167
Containing running costs and
pollution............................... 81Control buttons ....................... 44
Dashboard ............................ 11
Demisting
– electrical mirrors ........... 20-39
– rear window ...................... 39
– windscreen and side
windows ............................ 39
Differential ............................. 151
Dimensions ............................. 158
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .............. 102
– control .............................. 41
Direction indicators
– control .............................. 42
– front bulb replacement ..... 103
– rear bulb replacement ....... 104
– side bulb replacement ........ 103
Doors ...................................... 49
Driving your car.................... 68
EBD electronic brake force
distributor ........................ 35-58
Electric window winders.......... 50
Electronic control unit ............. 134
Engine
– cooling .............................. 149
– identification code ............. 146
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