2011 Lancia Ypsilon brakes

MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST (emergency
braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system, which cannot be deactivated,
recognises emergency braking conditions
(according to the brake pedal operation speed)
and provides an additional hydraulic braking
pressure to support that provided by the driver.
This allows faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.
WARNING
When the Mechanical Brake Assist is
activated, noises may
be heard from
the system. This is normal. Anyway, while
braking keep the brake pedal depressed.
ESC SYSTEM (Electronic Stability
Control)This is an electronic system that controls car
stability in the event of tyre grip loss, helping
maintain directional control. The system is
capable of recognising potentially dangerous
situations in terms of the stability and intervenes
automatically on the brakes in a differentiated
manner for the four wheels in order to provide a
stabilizing torque.
The ESC system also includes the following
subsystems:
❒Hill Holder
❒ASR
❒Brake Assist
❒MSR
❒HBA
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the flashing of theESCwarning
light on the instrument panel, to inform the driver
that the car is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on automatically when
the engine is started and cannot be switched off.
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❒If the sensors are dirty, covered by snow, ice or
mud or are repainted compared to the original
conditions, the system operation could be
strongly degraded. It is vital that the sensors are
always clean in order for the system to work
properly. During cleaning make sure not to
scratch or damage them; avoid using dry or
rough cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations, clean
the sensors quickly, keeping the steam jet/high
pressure washing nozzles at least 10 cm away
from the sensors.
❒Ultrasonic sound sources (e.g. pneumatic brakes
of trucks or air drills) nearby could negatively
influence the sensor performance.
❒Sensors may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo noise) due to mechanical noises, for
example while washing the car, in the case of
rain, strong wind, hail.
❒The sensors might not detect objects of a
particular shape or made from particular
materials (very thin poles, trailer beams, panels,
nets, bushes, parking deterrents, rubbish bins,
motor vehicles, etc.). Always take great care
to check that the car and its path are actually
compatible with the parking area identified
by the system.
❒The use of (one or more) tyres or wheels of a
different size to those at the time the car was
purchased could affect the operation of the
system.❒If the battery is disconnected or is nearly flat,
the Magic Parking system will not be available
until the vehicle is driven for a few hundred
metres on a curved path to initialise the system.
❒If a trailer is fitted (with the plug correctly
inserted) the Magic Parking system will
automatically be disabled.
❒If the Magic Parking system is in "search in
progress" mode, the system could incorrectly
identify a parking space and carry out the
manoeuvre (e.g. by a junction, carriage track,
roads crossing the direction of travel, etc.)
❒In the case of parking manoeuvres on roads on a
gradient, the performance of the system could
be inferior and it may deactivate.
❒If a parking manoeuvre is being carried out
between two parked vehicles alongside the
pavement, the Magic Parking system may cause
the car to mount the pavement.
❒Some manoeuvres at very tight bends may not
be carried out.
❒Take great care to ensure that conditions do not
change during the parking manoeuvre (e.g. if
there are persons and/or animals in the parking
area, moving cars, etc.) and intervene
immediately if necessary.
❒During parking manoeuvres, pay special
attention to cars approaching from the opposite
direction. Always follow the Highway Code.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.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 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 lining 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 tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic ten-
sioner) (or every 24 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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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check
and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required,
the engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
you should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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BRAKESVersions Front service brakes Rear service brakes Parking brake
0.9 TwinAir 85 HPSelf-ventilated discDrum, self-centering
shoes with control cylin-
der for each wheel
Controlled by hand lever,
acting on the rear brakes 1.2 8V 69 HP
discsDrum, self-centering
shoes with control cylin-
der for each wheel
Self-ventilated discDrum, self-centering
shoes with control cylin-
der for each wheel 1.3 16v MultiJetIMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking
efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
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UseFluid and lubricant features for a
correct use of the carGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants for
motion trans-
missionSAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant.TUTELA
MISSION
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F002.F10Manual gearbox and dif-
ferential
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at
high temperatures. NL.G.I. 1-2 consist-
ency FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. NL.G.I. 0-1 consist-
ency FIAT 9.55580 ClassificationTUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F701.C07Differential-side constant
velocity joints
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid for brake and clutch sys-
tems. Exceeds specifications: FMVSS no.
116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE J1704
cation FIAT 9.55597TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F001.A93Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
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FIAT Classification 9.55550-MZ6.GEARFORCE TRANS
Certifi

Index
ABS (system) ....................... 79
ABS system .......................... 79
Airbag ................................ 125
– Deactivation of
passenger side front
airbag and side bag ........ 127
– side bag .......................... 127
– side ................................ 127
– window bag .................... 128
Airbags
– front ............................... 125
Air cleaner .......................... 209
Ashtray ................................ 62
ASR system .......................... 81
ASR (system) ....................... 81
Automatic climate control
– controls............................ 39
– maintenance .................... 46Battery (charge) ................. 192
Battery................................ 210
– advice for extending
lifetime ........................... 210
– replacement.................... 210Body versions...................... 222
Bodywork
– bodywork codes.............. 222
– maintenance ................... 216
– protection from
atmospheric agents ......... 216
– warranty ........................ 216
Bonnet ................................. 74
Brake Assist system .............. 82
Brake Assist (system) ........... 82
Brakes
– brake fluid level ............. 208
– specifications .................. 225
bulb replacement......... 175-176
Bulb replacement
– external lights................. 172
– interior lights.................. 178
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) ....... 168
– general instructions ........ 168
– types of bulbs ................. 170
Car dimensions................... 233
Carrying children safely ...... 117
– Carrying children safely . 117
– child seats ...................... 124– Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................ 122
Central air diffusers ............. 35
Changing a wheel ............... 157
Checking levels .... 204-205-206
Child seats (compliance
for use) ............................. 121
CITY function ...................... 88
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................... 216
– car interior ..................... 218
– engine compartment ....... 217
– front headlights .............. 217
– Leather parts.................. 219
– Leather seats .................. 218
– Plastic and coated parts.. 218
– seats ............................... 218
– windows ......................... 217
Climate control .................... 35
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ..................... 36
Climatic comfort .................. 36
Clutch................................. 224
CO
2emissions..................... 242
CODE Card.......................... 24
Conditions of use ................ 138
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