2011 Lancia Ypsilon inflation pressure

WARNING
The ABS with which the car may be
equipped will not
control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking system of
the car to
control the trailer brake.
The trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
SNOW TYRESUse snow tyres of the same size as the normal
tyres provided with the car.
A Lancia Dealership will be happy to provide
advice concerning the most suitable type of tyre
for the customer's requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation pressures
and the specifications of snow tyres, follow the
instructions given in paragraph "Wheels" in
section "Technical specifications".
The winter performance of these tyres is
considerably reduced when the tread thickness is
less than 4 mm. Replace them in this case.
Due to their specific features, the performance of
snow tyres is much lower than that of normal
types in normal conditions or long motorway
stretches. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their type approval.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a
maximum speed index below the one that can be
reached by the car (increased by 5%), place a
notice in the passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed allowed by
the snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand and
track) to ensure greater safety when driving and
braking and better driveability. Remember that
you should not change the rotation direction of the
tyres.
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REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously,
raise the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between
standard wheel and hub are clean so that the
fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel inserting the 4 bolts into
the holes;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening
bolts;
❒press-fit the hub cap, aligning the special
splining (on the cap) with the inflation valve;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown previously.
Versions with alloy wheels
❒insert the wheel on the hub and using the
wrench provided tighten the bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown ;
❒reinstall the pressure-fitted hub cap, making
sure that the reference hole on the wheel is
aligned with the reference hole on the cap.IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub
cap may detach itself when the car is running.
After tyre replacement
❒stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment
provided in the boot;
❒insert the jack and the other tools in the
container;
❒arrange the container and tools on the
space-saver wheel;
❒correctly reposition the boot stiff cover.
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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
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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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Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing
your car, if you wish to install any accessories
(car alarm, car phone etc.), contact a Lancia
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle and will,
most importantly, advise you if a
higher-capacity battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment.
For battery replacement, contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an
extended period of
time in extremely
cold weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to avoid it
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles
when working on
or near the battery.
WHEELS AND TYRESBefore long trips, and every two weeks, check the
tyre and space-saver wheel inflation pressure
(for versions/markets, where provided). Check the
tyres when cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under
standard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig.
161:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the
edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the
centre.
fig. 161
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The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less
than 1.6 mm thick. In any case, follow the laws
in force in the country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT
Take the following precautions to prevent damage
to the tyres:
❒avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and
violent impact against the curb, potholes or
other obstacles and driving for extended periods
on uneven road surfaces;
❒periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in
the side wall, abnormal swelling or irregular
tyre wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car overloaded. If you
have a puncture, stop immediately and change
the tyre;
❒tyres age even if they are not used much. Cracks
in the tread rubber and at the sides are a sign of
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have been on
the car for over 6 years, they should be checked
by specialised personnel. Also remember to
check the space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒change the position of the tyres every 10-15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car to avoid inverting the direction
of rotation;❒In the case of replacement, always fit new tyres,
avoiding those of dubious origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the inflation
valve.
WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on
the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this
can cause it
serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the
right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the
use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.TyresNo load/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
(*)
Front Rear Front Rear
175/65 R14 82H 2,2 2,1 2,5 2,2
2,8 185/55 R15 82H 2,2 2,1 2,5 2,2
195/50 R15 82H 2,2 2,1 2,5 2,2
195/45 R16 84H 2,4 2,1 2,7 2,4
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
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Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................... 122
Side air diffusers .................. 35
Side Bag ............................. 127
Side lights/brake lights ....... 176
Side lights/day lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............ 172
Snow chains........................ 140
Sound system (wiring) ......... 90
Spark plugs (type) .............. 223
Speedometer ........................ 8
Speedometer (speed
indicator) ........................... 7
Starting the engine ...... 132-156
Starting up and driving....... 132
Start&Stop system ............... 83
Start&Stop (system)............. 83
Steering .............................. 226
Steering lock ........................ 28
Steering Wheel ..................... 32
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk .......................... 47
Storing the car .................... 141
Sun roof ............................... 64
Sun visors ............................ 62Suspension.......................... 226
Technical data.................... 220
Third brake light ................ 176
Top speed ........................... 234
Towing the car .................... 194
Towing trailers .................... 138
Transmission ...................... 224
TRIP button ......................... 21
Trip Computer
– TRIP button .................... 21
– Trip Computer ................. 19
– Trip Computer
parameters ...................... 20
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ........ 227
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 163
– inflation pressures .......... 231
– Rim Protector tyres ........ 232
– snow tyres ...................... 228
– tyres provided ................ 228
Tyres - maintenance............ 211"Universal" child seat
fitting................................ 124
Universal Isofix (child
seat).................................. 122
Using the gearbox ............... 135W
arning lights on panel ..... 142
Weights and loads ............... 235
Welcome movement ............. 11
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ....................... 228
– dimensions ..................... 228
– rim protector .................. 232
– rims and tyres ................ 227
– wheels and tyres ............. 211
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ............ 157
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 163
– spare wheel .................... 227
– tyre inflation pressure..... 231
– Wheels and tyres ............ 211
Window bag........................ 128
Window cleaning .................. 50
Windows (cleaning) ............ 217
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