2011 Lancia Ypsilon wiper blades

Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to
limit operation to the time for which the stalk is
held in this position. When released, the stalk will
return to its default position and the wiper will
be automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 35 in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt
operating speed to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor protection,
which prevents operation for a few seconds,
may intervene. If operation is not restored
(even after using the key to restart the engine),
contact a Lancia Dealership.Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the
windscreen."Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a
second, with just one movement it is possible to
operate the washer jet and the wiper at the same
time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately six seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The rain sensor is located behind the rear view
mirror in contact with the windscreen fig. 36 and
has the purpose of automatically adjusting the
frequency of the windscreen wiper strokes
depending on the intensity of the rain during
intermittent operation.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies
progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the
windscreen is dry, to wiper at first continuous
speed (slow continuous operation) with intense
rain.
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Activation
Move the right lever down by one click. The
activation of the sensor is signalled by a "stroke"
to show that the command has been acquired.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area
clean.
By turning ring nut B fig. 35 is it possible to
increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor to obtain
a more rapid variation between wiper still (no
stroke) when the windscreen is dry, to wiper
at first continuous speed (slow continuous
operation).
The increasing of the rain sensor sensitivity is also
signalled by a stroke of the wipers.
If the windscreen washer is used with the rain
sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is
performed, after which the rain sensor resumes its
normal automatic operation.Deactivation
Turn the ignition key to STOP. The next time the
vehicle is started (key turned to MAR), the sensor
is not reactivated. To activate the sensor, move
the stalk upwards or downwards and then to
central position. Rain sensor activation will be
indicated by at least one wiper “stroke” even if the
windscreen is dry.
The rain sensor is able to recognise, and
automatically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:
❒presence of dirt on the controlled surface (salt,
dirt, etc.);
❒presence of streaks of water caused by the worn
window wiper blades;
❒difference between day and night.
Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car
wash.Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
WARNING
Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen
must be
cleaned.
fig. 36
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STORING THE CARIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is
not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer to the
paragraph "Start&Stop system" in the chapter
"Knowing your car"); If the battery is not
disconnected the from the electrical system,
check its charge every thirty days;❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper blades and
lift them off the glass;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated
plastic as they do not allow moisture on the car
body to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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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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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed
or worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace
them approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure
that ice has not frozen the rubber against the
glass. Use an antifreeze product to release it
if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades
is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 162 of the
attachment spring and remove the blade from
the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab into the
special slot in the arm, making sure that it
is locked.
❒lower the windscreen wiper arm on the
windscreen.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the
windscreen.
fig. 162
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On board instruments
– engine coolant
temperature indicator ...... 8
– Fuel level gauge ............... 8
– multifunction display ....... 6
– On board instruments ...... 6
– reconfigurable
multifunction display ....... 7
– rev counter ...................... 8
– Speedometer .................... 8Parking .............................. 134
Parking lights....................... 48
Passenger side glove
compartment ...................... 62
Performance (top speed) ..... 234
Pollen filter ......................... 209
Power socket ........................ 62
Power supply ...................... 224
Preparation to install a
portable navigation
system ................................ 91
Pretensioners ...................... 113
Protecting the
environment ...................... 108Radio setup system .............. 90
Raising the car .................... 194
Rear fog lights .................... 177Rear roof light
– bulb replacement............ 179
Rear view mirrors................. 33
Rear window washer jets..... 215
Rear window washer ............ 53
– rear window washer
fluid level ....................... 208
Rear window wiper .............. 53
– blade replacement .......... 214
– blades............................. 213
– level check ....... 204-205-206
Reconfigurable
multifunction display ......... 10
Refuelling capacity ............. 105
Refuelling
– capacities table ............... 236
Refuelling the car ........ 104-105
Replacing fuses ................... 181
Rev counter .......................... 8
Reverse lights...................... 177
Rim protector ..................... 232
Roof lights
– front roof light ................. 56
– glove compartment
light ................................. 58– luggage compartment
roof light.......................... 58
– rear roof light .................. 57
Roof rack/ski rack................ 76
Safety................................. 109
– carrying children safely .. 117
– "Isofix" child seat
(fitting) .......................... 122
– seat belts ........................ 109
SBR system ......................... 111
Scheduled Servicing Plan .... 198
Seat belts
– load limiters ................... 114
– maintenance ................... 116
– pretensioners .................. 113
– SBR system .................... 111
– using the seat belts ......... 109
Seats .................................... 29
– Adjusting the seats ........... 29
Servicing and care .............. 197
– heavy-duty use of the
car.................................. 202
– periodic checks ............... 202
– scheduled servicing......... 197
– scheduled servicing
plan................................ 198
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Windscreen washer – windscreen washer fluid level ............................... 208
Windscreen washer sprays .. 214Windscreen wipers ............... 50– blades............................. 213– level check ....... 204-205-206– replacing wiper blades . 213
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