2012 Lancia Ypsilon headlight

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the
country where the vehicle was originally
purchased. When travelling in countries with
opposite driving direction, to avoid dazzling the
drivers on the other side of the road, you need
to cover areas of the headlight according to the
Highway code of the country you are travelling in.
ABS SYSTEMABS is an integral part of the braking system
which prevents, whatever the road conditions and
force applied to the brake pedal, the wheels from
locking and consequently sliding under braking,
thus ensuring that the car remains under control
even during emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency
of the braking system, a bedding-in period of
about 500 km is needed: during this period it is
better to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve
it; you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
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Electrical devices
Only use electrical devices for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need
a considerable amount of energy, therefore
increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
The use of the climate control system leads to
higher fuel consumption. If the temperature
outside permits, try to use ventilation only.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic
control may adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a
standstill or at idle or high speed: under these
conditions the engine warms up much more
slowly, increasing consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off immediately,
slowly, avoiding high speeds: in this way
the engine will warm up more quickly.Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. This and also double
declutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars
and also increases consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and road
conditions allow. Using a low gear for faster
acceleration will increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Maximum speed
Fuel consumption increases considerably with
speed. Maintain a constant speed, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost
in terms of both fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on
fuel consumption and emissions: accelerate
gradually.
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REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBSFor the type of bulb and power rating, see
“Changing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT UNITS
These contain the bulbs for the side lights/day
lights (DRL), dipped beams, main beams and
direction indicators. The bulbs are arranged
as follows fig. 129:ASide lights/daytime running lights and main
beam headlightsBDipped beam headlightsCDirection indicatorsSIDE LIGHTS/DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 129;
❒remove snap-fitted bulb holder B fig. 130,
remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new bulb then reinsert the bulb holder
B in its housing;
❒then refit the cover A fig. 129.fig. 129
L0F0033
fig. 130
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 129;
❒turn the connector unit and the bulb holder B
fig. 131 anticlockwise;
❒remove the bulb C from connector D and
replace it;
❒refit the new bulb on the connector making sure
that it is locked correctly, then reinsert the
connector unit and the bulb holder B in
its housing;
❒then refit the cover A fig. 129.DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 129;
❒turn the snap-fitted bulb holder unit C fig. 132
anticlockwise, remove bulb D and replace it;
❒refit the new bulb then reinsert the bulb holder
unit C in its housing;
❒then refit the cover B fig. 129.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒rotate the cover C fig. 129 anticlockwise;
❒remove the bulb D fig. 133 from its housing E.
Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
fig. 131
L0F0068
fig. 132
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION UNIT fig. 154
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F06 30
Engine cooling electric fan high speed F07 40 Fog lights F08 15Headlight washer pump F09 30Horns F10 15Engine management system (secondary loads) F11 10Main beam headlights F14 15Sunroof motor F15 20+15 Engine management node/coil T10 F16 7,5Engine management node (main loads) (versions 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP/1.2 8V 69 HP)
F17 10
Engine management node (primary loads) (1.2 8V 69 HP versions with Start&Stop)
F17 15

INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE BOX
fig. 156DEVICES FUSE AMPS
Free F12 -
+15 headlight alignment corrector F13 5
+15 ignition-operated control with inhibition during
engine startingF31 5
Free F32 -
+30 F36 10
+15 switch on brake pedal (NO) F37 7,5
Door central locking F38 20
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
Front electric window (driver side) F47 20
Front electric window (passenger side) F48 20
+15 F49 7,5
+15 F50 7,5
+15 F51 5
+30 F53 7,5+15 = ignition-operated positive terminal
+30 = battery direct positive terminal (notignition-operated)
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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;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than indicated in 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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HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They are located inside the front bumper fig. 170.
They are activated when the dipped beam and/or
main beam headlights are on and the windscreen
washer is activated.
Check the correct condition and cleanliness of
nozzles at regular intervals.
BODYWORKPROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The car is equipped with the best available
technological solutions to protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒painting products and systems which give the
car particular resistance to corrosion and
abrasion
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel sheets,
with high resistance to corrosion
❒spraying the underbody, engine compartment,
wheel arch interiors and other parts with highly
protective wax products
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protective
function in the more exposed points: underdoor,
inner wing, edges, etc.
❒use of “open” boxed sections to prevent
condensation and pockets of moisture from
triggering rust inside.
fig. 170
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