2012 Lancia Ypsilon bonnet

AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTERFor filter replacement, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
periodic check carried out at a Lancia Dealership
is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another
original battery with the same specifications.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to
prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the negative
battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.
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BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to corrosion of any original
element of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to
your Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the car is used. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if the roads
are spread with salt, it is advisable to wash the car
more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as follows:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent
damage to it if the car is washed in an
automatic system;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash
the car, keep a distance of at least 40 cm from
the bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that the build up
of water can damage the car over a period of
time;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;❒wipe the bodywork using a sponge with a
slightly soapy solution, frequently rinsing the
sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or
a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames,
bonnet, headlight frames etc.) with special care, as
water may stagnate more easily in these areas.
The car should not be taken to a closed area
immediately, but left outside so that residual water
can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the
sun or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the
shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the car.
Avoid parking under trees as much as possible; the
resin from trees dulls the paintwork and increases
the possibility of corrosion.
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

Index
ABS (system) ....................... 88
ABS system .......................... 88
Airbag ................................ 137
– Deactivation of
passenger side front
airbag and side bag ........ 139
– side bag .......................... 139
– window bag .................... 140
Airbags
– front ............................... 137
Air cleaner .......................... 217
Ashtray ................................ 71
ASR system .......................... 91
ASR (system) ....................... 91
Automatic climate control .... 45
– controls............................ 45
– maintenance .................... 52Battery (charge) ................. 199
Battery................................ 217
– advice for extending
lifetime ........................... 217
– replacement.................... 217
Body versions...................... 230
Bodywork– bodywork codes.............. 230
– maintenance ................... 224
– protection from
atmospheric agents ......... 223
– warranty ........................ 224
Bonnet ................................. 84
Brake Assist system .............. 92
Brake Assist (system) ........... 92
Brakes
– brake fluid level ............. 216
– specifications .................. 233
bulb replacement......... 182-184
Bulb replacement
– external lights................. 180
– interior lights.................. 186
Car dimensions................... 242
Carrying children safely ...... 129
– Carrying children safely . 129
– child seats ...................... 136
– Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................ 134
Central air diffusers ............. 40
Changing a wheel ............... 169
Checking levels .... 211-212-213
Child seats (compliance
for use) ............................. 133Cigar lighter ......................... 71
CITY function ...................... 98
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................... 223
– car interior ..................... 226
– engine compartment ....... 225
– front headlights .............. 225
– Leather parts.................. 227
– Leather seats .................. 227
– Plastic and coated parts.. 226
– seats ............................... 226
– windows ......................... 225
Climate control .................... 40
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ..................... 41
Climatic comfort .................. 41
Clutch................................. 232
CO
2emissions..................... 251
Conditions of use ................ 150
Control panel and
instruments ........................ 6
Controls .......................... 67-78
Cruise control....................... 61
D
ashboard........................... 5
Daytime running lights
(DRL)
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KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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