2011 Lancia Ypsilon maintenance

ISOFIX CHILD SEAT SETUPThe car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child
seat, a new European standardised system for
carrying children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted alongside traditional
child seat. An example of Universal Isofix child
seat covering weight group 1 is shown in fig. 101.
Specific Isofix child seats cover the other weight
groups. These seats must be designed, tested
and type-approved specifically for this car (refer
to the list of cars attached to the child seat).
IMPORTANT The central rear seat is not
approved for any type of Isofix seats
fig. 101
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INSTALLING A UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD
SEAT
Secure the seat using the special lower metal rings
A fig. 102 positioned between rear backrest and
cushion. The upper belt (provided with the child's
seat) must be secured to the attachments B fig.
103 located in the rear part of the backrest.
“Universal Isofix” Child seats can be fitted
alongside traditional child seats. Remember that
when using a Universal Isofix child seat, you
can only use approved seats with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the
special "G 0/1 S" seat are available from
Lineaccessori Lancia. For any further details on
installation/use, refer to the instruction manual
for the child seat.
WARNING
Fit the child seat when the car is
stationary. The
child seat is correctly
anchored to the brackets when you hear the
click. Follow the instructions for assembly,
disassembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the child
seat.
fig. 102
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted
with Isofix attachments in compliance with European standard ECE 16.Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear passenger
Portable cradleFacing backwards F
X
Facing backwards G
X
Group 0 up to 10 kg Facing backwards E
IL (*)
Group 0+ up to 13 kgFacing backwards E
IL (*)
Facing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
X
Group1from9upto18
kgFacing backwards D
IL (*)
Facing backwards C
X
Facing forwards B
IUF
Facing forwards BI
IUF
Facing forwards A
IUF
X: Isofix position not suitable for child seats in this weight group and/or size class.
IL (*): The Isofix child seat can be installed by adjusting the front seat
IUF: suitable for Isofix restraint systems to be positioned facing forwards, universal class (fitted with third upper mounting),
approved for the relevant weight group.
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AIRBAGThe car is fitted with front airbags for driver and
passenger, front side bags for driver and passenger
chest-shoulder protection (for versions/markets,
where provided), and window bags for protecting
the heads of front occupants.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front (driver and passenger) airbags protect
the front seat occupants in the event of head-on
impacts of medium-high severity, by placing
the bag between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of
impacts (side impacts, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.)
does not indicate a system malfunction.
Front (driver and passenger) air bags are not a
replacement of but complementary to the seat
belts, which you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
In the event of an impact, those not wearing a seat
belt move forward and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The protection
offered by the bag is reduced in these
circumstances.Front air bags may not deploy in the following
situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable
objects not involving the front surface of the car
(e.g. wing collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective
barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they may not provide any additional protection
compared with seat belts, so their deployment
would be inappropriate. In these cases, non-
deployment does not indicate a system
malfunction.
WARNING
Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering
wheel, on the
dashboard in the passenger side airbag area,
on side upholstery on roof and on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the
passenger side of the dashboard since they
could interfere with correct inflation of
the passenger airbag and also cause serious
injury to the passengers.
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Driver side front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the centre
of the steering wheel fig. 104.
WARNING
Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel
rim so that the
airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not
drive with your body bent forward. Keep
your back straight against the backrest.Passenger side front airbag
This consists of an instantly-inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the
dashboard fig. 105: this bag has a larger volume
than that on the driver's side.
fig. 104
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WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER: never place
cradle child seats
facing backwards
on the front passenger seat of cars
with active passenger side airbag.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Always deactivate the passenger side
airbag when placing a child seat on the front
seat. The passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order
to avoid the child seat from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Although this is
not mandatory by law, the airbag should
be immediately reactivated when children
are no longer transported to ensure better
protection for adults.
Deactivation of passenger side front airbag
and side bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Whenever a child needs to be carried on the front
seat, deactivate the passenger side front airbag
and side bags (for versions/markets, where
provided). With the airbags deactivated, the
warning light
switches on in the instrument
panel.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the airbags see the
description in the "Getting to know your car"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag)
Side bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 106 which protect the
chest and shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium-high severity.
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Window bag
This consists of two "curtain" bags housed behind
the side upholstery of the roof fig. 107 and
covered with finishing elements, which protect the
heads of front and rear occupants in the event of
a side impact thanks to a wide bag deployment
area.
The deployment of side bags in the event of side
impacts of low severity is not required.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides
best protection if the passenger sits on the seat
in a correct position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
IMPORTANT Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
fig. 106
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IMPORTANT Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or the area in which
the window bag is located to avoid possible injury
during airbag inflation.
IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or
elbows out of the window.
IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised
steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing
stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to violent impacts
involving the underbody area (e.g. violent impacts
against steps or kerbs, big holes or dips in the
road etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount
of dust: the dust is harmless and does not indicate
the beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate the
skin and eyes however: in this case, wash with
neutral soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement must be
carried out at a Lancia Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a Lancia Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in
different ways, according to the type of impact.
Failure to deploy of one or more of the devices
does not indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
If when turning the key to MAR the
warning light
does not switch on or
stays on whilst driving, a failure may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this
case the airbags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in an impact or, in a lower number
of cases, they may be deployed accidentally.
Before continuing, contact a Lancia
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
For versions/markets where
provided, in the
event of
warning
light failure, the
warning light switches on
and the explosive charges of the passenger
airbag are deactivated.
WARNING
On vehicles with side bags, do not
cover the front
seat backrests with
extra covers.
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