2003 Lancia Ypsilon Owner handbook (in English)

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It is important to remem-
ber that the airbag can be
fired even when the engine
is not running and the key is at
MAR if it is hit by another vehicle
travelling at suitable speed. As a
consequence, LANCIA recom-
mends sitting children in their
specific restraint systems on the
back seat, which is the most pro-
tected position possible. On the
contrary, the airbags will not be
fired if the car is crashed into
when the key is not inserted or
turned. Consequently, in this case,
the fact that the system is not fired
does not indicate a fault.Always drive with both
hands on the rim of the
steering wheel so that the
airbag is free to inflate during a
head-on collision, and protect you
from serious injury. Do not drive
with your body bending towards
the steering wheel, but sit in an
upright position with your back
resting against the seat.
If an attempt has been
made to steal the car, or if
it has actually been stolen
or has been vandalised in any way
or subjected to flooding, have the
airbag system checked over at a
LANCIA Dealership. Do not apply stickers or
other objects to the steering
wheel or to the dashboard
on the passenger’s side. Do not
travel with objects on your lap or in
front of you nor with a pipe, pencil
or similar between your lips; you
could seriously hurt yourself if the
airbag inflates in a collision.
The correct operation of
front airbags, side airbags
and pretensioners is en-
sured only if the car is not over-
loaded. Do not exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see “Weights” in
“Technical specifications”).When the passenger’s
front airbag is active (pas-
senger front airbag deacti-
vation switch at ON), the warn-
ing light will come on for approx-
imately four seconds and flash for
other four seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned to MAR to re-
mind the driver than the passen-
ger’s front and side airbags (where
fitted) will be fired in the event of
a crash. The warning light should
go out immediately afterwards.
The airbag does not re-
place seat belts but rather
increases their effective-
ness. Furthermore, the airbag is
not fired in the event of low speed
front collisions, side collisions,
rear-end shunts and roll-overs. In
these cases, the passengers are
only protected by the seat belts
which for this reason must always
be fastened.
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Do not cover the seat
backs in cars with side
bags.The airbag does not re-
place seat belts but rather
increases their effective-
ness. Furthermore, the airbag is
not fired in the event of low speed
front collisions, side collisions,
rear-end shunts and roll-overs. In
these cases, the passengers are
only protected by the seat belts
which for this reason must always
be fastened.
Do not wash the seat
back in cars with side
airbags with pressurised
steam or water in automatic seat
washing stations.
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD (European On Board Di-
agnosis) system fitted in this car com-
plies with Directive 98/69/CE (EURO
3).
This system continuously monitors
the vehicle emission system compo-
nents. Furthermore, the system warns
the driver of deterioration concerning
the emission system components by
means of the warning light on the
instrument panel.
The objective is to:
– monitor system efficiency;
– warn when failures can increase
emissions over the threshold estab-
lished by the European regulations;
– warn of the need to replace deteri-
orated components.
Furthermore, the system is equipped
with a connector for interfacing with
specific tools used to read the error
codes stored in the control unit mem-
ory along with a set of diagnostic and
engine specific parameters.
IMPORTANTAfter eliminating the
problem, your LANCIA Dealership
will run a bench test to fully check the
system. In some cases, a long road test
may be required.Contact a LANCIA Deal-
ership as soon as possible
if the warning light ei-
ther does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes on,
with fixed or flashing light, when
travelling.
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piece of adhesive tape between the
screwdriver and the dashboard to
avoid damaging the dashboard;
– to install the speakers in the doors,
unscrew the screws A (fig. 90)and re-
move the protective grille.
IMPORTANTIf the sound system
has only two full-range speakers, use
the compartments in the doors. The
compartments in the dashboard
should only be used for the tweeters.
The rear speakers must be housed in
the compartments made in the side
panel trim (fig. 91). The protective
grille is inserted into place.SOUND SYSTEM
fig. 88
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fig. 89
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– cables for front speakers on dash-
board;
– sound system compartment;
– speaker compartments: front speak-
ers on the dashboard and doors, rear
speakers on the side panels.
The sound system is installed in the
compartment normally occupied by
the object compartment, which can be
removed by pressing the two retain-
ing tabs A (fig. 88).
You will find the power wires and
the wires connecting to the dashboard
speakers there.
The front tweeter speakers should be
housed in the compartments at the
sides of the dashboard (fig. 89):
– use a screwdriver with a fine blade
to lift the press-fitted grille; insert a
fig. 90
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Contact a LANCIA Deal-
ership if you want to in-
stall a sound system after
purchasing your car. Their staff
will advise you on how to safe-
guard the life of the battery. Ex-
cessive idle intake can damage the
battery and invalid the battery
warranty as well.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
All versions are fitted with the fol-
lowing:
– sound system power supply cables;Go to a LANCIA Dealer-
ship to have the aerial wire
installed.
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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
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fig. 92
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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
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CELLULAR PHONE
SETUP
If the car has been ordered to in-
clude provision for the fitting of cel-
lular phones, it will have:
– one dual purpose speaker (sound
system and cellular phone) located in
the right-hand door;
– one dual purpose aerial (sound
system and cellular phone) A (fig. 94)
located on the front part of the roof;
– cables to connect the dual purpose
aerialA (fig. 95)and a ten pin con-
nectorBand cables to supply power
and to connect to the dual purpose
speaker located on the front part of
the central tunnel. To access the ca-
bles, remove the screws and flap C.
IMPORTANTMaximum applicable
power on the aerial is 20W.The wiring diagram is:
Nelectronic earth.
Rpositive (+30), protected by
15A fuse no. 4 (in the inter-
connective fusebox, see the sec-
tion “In an Emergency”).
GNlight positive (+), protected by
10A fuse no. 10 (in the inter-
connective fusebox, see the sec-
tion “In an emergency”).
Cignition switch positive (+),
protected by 15A fuse no. 3 (in
the interconnective fuse box,
see the section “In an emer-
gency”).
NLdual purpose speaker on right
hand door (–).To install the cellular
phone and connect it to
this system, contact a LAN-
CIA Dealership.
fig. 94
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RBdual purpose speaker on right
hand door (+).
BVsound system MUTE signal.
Install the microphone near the front
ceiling light so it does not interfere
with visibility when driving.
fig. 95
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Only change the fuel filler cap with
a genuine spare part in order not to
compromise the petrol fume recovery
system.FUEL TANK CAP
Press the relief shown by the arrow
with your hand; flapA (fig. 96)will
open partially. Pull it out from rim B.
The cap is provided with a lock and
chain binding it to the body.
To open the fuel filler cap:
1)Hold the cap in position (still)
and turn the key anticlockwise.
2)Turn the cap approximately one
quarter of a turn anticlockwise and
remove it.IMPORTANTThe air-tight seal of
the cap may lead to a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A hissing sound
when the cap is removed is, therefore,
quite normal.
IMPORTANTTo prevent the key
from being lost it cannot be removed
from the cap until the cap is put back.
3)When filling, position cap Con
hookDon the flap, as shown in the
illustration.
To close the fuel filler cap:
1)The cap is provided with a bayo-
net type lock. Position the cap (with
its key) and turn it clockwise until
you hear one or more clicks.
2)Turn the key clockwise and re-
move it. Close the flap.Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near
the fuel filler hole as there
is a danger of fire. Do not bend too
close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.
fig. 96
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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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STARTING
THE ENGINEIf the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
toSTOPbefore trying to start the en-
gine again.
If warning light ¢remains lit to-
gether with the warning light
when the ignition key is at MAR,
turn the key to STOPand then to
MAR; if the warning light still re-
mains lit, try with the other keys pro-
vided with the car.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, follow the emergency startup
procedure (see “Emergency startup”
in the section “In an emergency”) and
go to the nearest LANCIA Dealer-
shipimmediately.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the ig-
nition key at MARwhen the engine is
off.
The ignition switch fits a safety de-
vice. If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
toSTOPbefore trying to start the en-
gine again.
In a similar way, you will not be able
to turn the key from MARtoAVV
when the engine is running.It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The en-
gine consumes oxygen and gives
off carbon dioxide, carbon monox-
ide and other poisonous fumes.
Do not touch the high
voltage cables (spark plug
cables) when the engine is
running.
During the running-in
period do not push the car
up to its highest perfor-
mance (e.g. sudden accelerations,
very long drives at high speed,
sharp braking etc.)
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANTDo not press on the
accelerator before the engine is run-
ning.
1)Make sure the handbrake is up.
2)Put the gear lever into neutral.
3)Press the clutch pedal down to the
floor.
4)Turn the ignition key to AVVand
let it go the moment the engine starts.
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