2011 Lancia Ypsilon handbrake

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a specific
message and/or sound when applicable. These
indications areconcise and precautionaryand,
as such, must not be considered as exhaustive
and/or an alternative to the information contained
in this Owner Handbook, which you are advised
to read carefully in all cases. In the event of a
failure indication,always refer to the contents
of this chapter.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are
divided into two categories:very seriousandless
seriousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a shorter
warning “cycle”.
The displaying cycle of both failure categories can
be stopped by pressing the button
. The control
panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the malfunction is eliminated.
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) /
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position
illuminates the warning light, but it should switch
off after a few seconds.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The warning light turns on when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the
minimum level due to a possible leak in the
circuit. On some versions the display shows the
dedicated message.
WARNING
If the warning light
switches on
when travelling, stop the car
immediately and contact a Lancia
Dealership.
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the key is turned to MAR position, the
warning light switches on but should switch off
after a few seconds.
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The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If the
car is moving the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when
the car is in motion, check that the handbrake
is not on.
EBD FAILURE (red) (amber)
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red),
(amber) andESCwarning lights with the
engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this
case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and
the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Lancia
Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately. On some versions the display shows
the dedicated message.
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position
illuminates the warning light, but it should switch
off after a few seconds. The warning light switches
on (on some versions, with a message on the
display and a symbol on the display) when the
system is not efficient. In this case the braking
system maintains its own unaltered efficiency but
without the advantage of the ABS system. Drive
carefully and go to a Lancia Dealership as soon as
possible.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
IMPORTANT Because the car is equipped with a
mechanical wear detection system for the front
brake pads, when these are replaced the rear
brake shoes should also be checked as well.
When the brake linings are about to wear out, a
light hiss is heard; in these circumstances it is still
possible, proceeding with caution, to carry on
driving. In any case, contact a Lancia Dealership
as soon as possible to have the worn brake pads
replaced.

WARNING
The jack provided is only intended to
be used for
replacing tyres on the
car with which it is supplied, or on
same-model vehicles. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other car
models. Never use it for repair operations
under the car. Incorrectly positioning the
jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the
jack for loads higher than the one shown
on its label. Never install snow chains on the
space-saver wheel; if a front tyre (driving
wheel) is punctured and you need to use
snow chains, use a standard wheel from the
rear axle and install the space-saver wheel
on the rear axle. In this way, with two
normal drive wheels, it is possible to use
snow chains.
WARNING
Fit the wheel cap correctly to prevent
it from coming
free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflating valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim and
tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
pressures regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical specifications"
section.JACK
Important notes:
❒the jack weight is 1,76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another original
one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not dangerous
for oncoming traffic where you can change the
wheel safely. The ground must be flat and
sufficiently compact;
❒switch off the engine, pull up the handbrake
and engage the 1
stgear or the reverse gear.
Wear the reflective safety jacket (compulsory by
law in certain countries) before getting out of
the car;
❒open the luggage compartment, pull tab A fig.
111 and lift up the mat;
❒using the wrench A fig. 112 located in the tool
box, loosen the locking device, take the tool
box B and place it close to the wheel to be
replaced. Then take the space-saver wheel C;
❒take the wrench A fig. 113 and loosen the fixing
bolts by about one turn. For versions with alloy
rims, shake the car to facilitate detachment of
the rim from the wheel hub.
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Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have the sealing fluid
and the cylinder disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
INFLATING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Put on the protective gloves provided
together with quick
tyre repair kit.
Proceed as follows:
❒Pull up the handbrake.Unscrew the tyre
valve cap, take out the flexible filler pipe A fig.
120 and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;❒make sure that the compressor switch A fig. 121
is in position 0 (off), start the engine, plug into
the power socket in the central tunnel fig. 122
and operate the compressor turning switch A to
position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the "Tyre pressure" paragraph
in the "Technical specifications" section. Check
tyre pressure on gauge B fig. 121 with
compressor off to obtain a more precise reading;
❒if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach
at least 1.8 bar, disengage the compressor from
the valve and power socket, then move the
car forwards by approx. ten metres in order to
distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
❒if after this operation you still cannot reach at
least 1.8 bar after 5 minutes from switching
on the compressor, do not resume driving but
contact a Lancia Dealership;
fig. 120
L0F0176
fig. 121
L0F0181
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WARNING
Apply the adhesive label where it can
be easily seen
by the driver as a
reminder that the tyre has been treated with
the tyre quick repair kit. Drive carefully,
particularly on bends. Do not exceed 80
km/h. Do not accelerate or brake suddenly.
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop and
check the tyre pressure again;pull up the
handbrake;For the safety of the car when it is
parked, follow the indication in the paragraph
"When parked" in the chapter "Starting up and
driving" .
WARNING
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, do
not drive any further: the
automatic tyre quick repair kit cannot
guarantee the correct hold because the tyre
is too damaged. Contact a Lancia
Dealership.
❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected,
restore the correct pressure (with the engine
running and the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with care to nearest Lancia
Dealership.
WARNING
Inform the dealership that the tyre
has been repaired
using the tyre
quick repair kit. Give the instruction booklet
to the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre.
fig. 122
L0F0178
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check timing toothed belt conditions (excluding 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP engine)●●
Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (1.2 8V 69 HP version)●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check gearbox oil level●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replacement of timing toothed belt (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP engine excluded)
(1)
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Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●
Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(2)
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Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●●
(1) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years.
(2) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or
24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove com-
partment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Check rear drum brake seal condition and wear●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●
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