2012 Lancia Ypsilon Owner handbook (in English)

Emergency refuelling (only for versions
equipped with "Smart Fuel")
If there is no fuel in the car or the supply circuit is
completely empty, proceed as follows to
reintroduce fuel in the tank:❒open the luggage compartment and take the
adapter B located in the tool box (versions
equipped with space-saver wheel - for
versions/markets, where provided) fig. 89 or in
the Fix&Go Automatic container (versions
equipped with Fix&Go Automatic) fig. 90;
❒open the flap A pulling it outwards;
❒insert adapter B in the filler as shown in fig. 91
and refuel;
❒after refuelling, remove the adapter and close
the flap;
❒reintroduce the adapter in the box and put this
back in the luggage compartment.
fig. 89
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VERSIONS
EQUIPPED WITH "Smart Fuel"
WARNING
At the end of the filler do not apply
any object/plug which is not provided
for for the car. The use of non compliant
objects/plugs could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, generating
dangerous situations.
WARNING
Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire
risk. Keep your face away from the fuel filler
to prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is washed
with a high pressure jet, keep it at a distance of
at least 20 cm.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe following devices are used for reducing petrol
fuel engine emissions: catalytic converter, oxygen
sensors and evaporation control system
Do not let the engine run, even for a test, with one
or more spark plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel
fuel engine emissions: oxidising catalytic
converter, exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR)
and particulate filter (DPF).
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a mechanical filter, fitted in the exhaust
system, which almost completely eliminates
carbon particle emissions.
WARNING
During normal service, the catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate
filter (DPF) reach high temperatures. Do not
therefore park the car over inflammable
materials (grass, dry leaves, pine needles,
etc.): fire hazard.
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SAFETY
SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the torso straight
and rested against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A fig. 92
and insert it into the buckle B, until the locking
click is heard. On removal, if it jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide
the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding,
to prevent it from twisting. Through the reel,
the belt automatically adapts to the body of the
passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of
movement.
WARNING
Never press button C fig. 92 when
travelling.
The reel may lock when the car is parked on a
steep slope: this is perfectly normal. Furthermore,
the reel mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat belts with
three anchor points and a reel. Fasten the rear seat
belts as shown in fig. 93 (4-seater versions) or
(5-seater versions) fig. 94.
fig. 92
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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a
violent collision, back seat
passengers not wearing seat belts also
represent a serious danger for the front seat
passengers.IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to
their normal position, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
The rear central seat belt is provided
with a service buckle fig. 95. Do not
use the seat belt with the service buckle not
fastened. In the case there is a high risk of
injuries or death in the event of an accident.
Before using the belt, always make sure
that the service buckle is correctly fastened.
fig. 93
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fig. 94
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fig. 95
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S.B.R. SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder)This system consists of a device which, in
conjunction with the
warning light flashing on
the instrument panel and an intermittent acoustic
signal, warns the driver and front passenger if
their seat belts have not been fastened.
here is also a panel
located above the rear-view
mirror fig. 96 (4-seater versions) or fig. 97
(5-seater versions), which warns the front and
back seat passengers via acoustic and visual
signals if their seat belts have not been fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Lancia
Dealership. The SBR system can only be
reactivated via the display Setup Menu (see
“Knowing your car” section).
The warning lights may be red or green and
operate as follows:
4-seater versions
❒1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand
drive versions);
❒2 = rear left seat (passenger);
❒3 = rear right seat (passenger);
❒4 = front right seat (passenger status for
left-hand drive versions).
fig. 96 - 4-seater versions
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T

.
5-seater versions
❒1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand
drive versions);
❒2 = rear left seat (passenger);
❒3 = rear centre seat (passenger);
❒4 = rear right seat (passenger);
❒5 = front right seat (passenger status for
left-hand drive versions).
Front seats (warning light no. 1 = driver and
no. 4 = passenger - 4-seater versions or no. 5 =
passenger - 5-seater versions)
Driver
If the driver is the only occupant and the seat belt
is not fastened, when 20 km/h is exceeded or
when travelling at a speed from 10 to 20 km/h for
longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal sequence
will be started (front seats) consisting of a tone
for 6 seconds followed by a 90 second beep. The
warning light will flash.
The warning lights will stay on constantly at the
end of the cycle until the car is stopped. The
acoustic signal will be interrupted immediately
when the driver's seat belt is fastened and the
warning light will turn green.
The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual) will be
repeated as described above and the red warning
light will flash if the seat belt is unfastened again
while travelling.
fig. 97 - 5-seater versions
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A similar situation applies to the front passenger,
with the difference that the warning light turns
green and the indication is also interrupted when
the passenger leaves the car.
It both front seat belts are unfastened while the
car is travelling a few seconds apart, the acoustic
indication will refer to the most recent event
and the two warning lights will proceed with the
visual indication independently.
Rear seats (warning lights no. 2 and no. 3 -
4-seater versions or warning lights no. 2, no. 3
and no. 4 - 5-seater versions)
For rear seats, the reminder cycle occurs only
when any seat belt is unfastened (red flashing
warning light). In this condition, the warning light
referred to the seat belt which has been
unfastened will become red and blink for
approximately 30 seconds. An acoustic signal is
also issued.
The visual indication (red flashing) will start and
stop independently for each warning light if
several seat belts are unfastened. The warning
light will become green when the relevant seat belt
is fastened again.
The rear seat warning lights will switch off,
regardless of the state of the belt (red or green)
approximately 30 seconds after the last signal.IMPORTANT When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, if all the front and rear belts are already
fastened the warning lights will remain lit with a
constant green light for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the "belts fastened" warning lights will
be lit with a constant green light while those for
the belts unfastened will be lit with a constant red
light. If the last belt is also fastened, the the
warning lights will remain lit with a steady green
light for about 30 seconds then they will switch
off.
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Passenger

PRETENSIONERSThe car is equipped with front seat belt
pretensioners, which draw back the seat belts by
several centimetres in the event of a strong frontal
impact. This guarantees the perfect adherence of
the seat belts to the occupants' bodies before
the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have been
activated when the belt withdraws towards the
reel. This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner (in the kick plate area). Its activation
is signalled by the shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced
during the activation of the pretensioner which is
not harmful and does not involve any fire hazard.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the pretensioning
device, wear the seat belt tight to the chest and
pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes to its
original conditions will invalidate its efficiency. If,
due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms,
etc.), the device has been affected by water and
mud, it must be replaced.
WARNING
The pretensioner may be used only
once. Go to a Lancia Dealership
to have it replaced after it has been
deployed. Pretensioner validity is indicated
on the label located on the door contour
sheet metal. Pretensioners should be
replaced at a Lancia Dealership as this date
approaches.Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them. These devices are not
affected by vibrations caused by irregularities
of the road surface or low obstacles such as
kerbs, etc. Contact a Lancia Dealership for
any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt
reels contain a load limiter which allows
controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force
acting on the chest and shoulders during the
belt restraining action in the case of frontal
collisions.
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