2012 Lancia Ypsilon Owner handbook (in English)

"Fix&Go Automatic" kitIt is located in a special container in the luggage
compartment fig. 121. The container also contains
a screwdriver and the tow hook.
The kit fig. 122 contains:
❒a bottle A fig. 122 containing sealer and fitted
with:
❒filling pipe B;
❒sticker C bearing the notice “max. 80 km/h”, to
be placed in a position visible to the driver (on
the instrument panel) after fixing the tyre;
❒a compressor D including a pressure gauge and
connections, found in the compartment;❒instruction brochure (see fig. 123), to be used
for prompt and correct use of the tyre quick
repair kit and then to be handed to the
personnel charged with handling the treated
tyre;
❒a pair of protective gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
WARNING
Give the instructions brochure to the
technicians who will be handling
the tyre that was repaired using the tyre
quick repair kit.
fig. 121
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fig. 122
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In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
repair tyres showing damages on the
track or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
WARNING
Holes and damage on the tyre side
walls cannot be repaired. Do not use
the tyre quick repair kit if the tyre is
damaged as a result of driving with it
deflated.
WARNING
Repairs are not possible in the case of
damage to the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove
the foreign body (screw or nail) from the
tyre.
WARNING
Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes.
Risk of overheating. Tyres repaired with the
quick tyre repair kit must only be used
temporarily.
fig. 123
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WARNING
The cylinder contains ethyl glycol.
Contains latex: may cause an allergic
reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Eye irritant.
May cause irritation if inhaled or on contact.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
In the event of contact, wash immediately
with plenty of water. If ingested, do not
induce vomiting. Rinse out your mouth,
drink large quantities of water and seek
immediate medical attention. Keep away
from children. The product must not be used
by asthmatics. Do not inhale the vapours
during insertion and suction. Call a doctor
immediately if allergic reactions are noted.
Store the canister in its proper
compartment, away from sources of heat.
The sealant fluid has an expiry date.
Replace the bottle containing out-of-date
sealant fluid.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.
124 and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❒make sure that the compressor switch A fig. 125
is in position 0 (off), start the engine, plug into
the power socket in the central tunnel fig. 126
and operate the compressor, turning switch A to
position I (on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure
specified in the "Inflation pressure" paragraph
in the "Technical specifications" section. Check
fig. 124
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tyre pressure on gauge B fig. 125 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;
WARNING
Apply the adhesive label where it can
be easily seen by the driver as a
reminder that the tyre has been treated with
the tyre quick repair kit. Drive carefully,
particularly on bends. Do not exceed 80
km/h. Do not accelerate or brake suddenly.
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop and
check the tyre pressure again;pull up the
handbrake;For the safety of the car when it is
parked, follow the indication in the paragraph
"When parked" in the chapter "Starting up and
driving" .
WARNING
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, do not drive any further: the
automatic tyre quick repair kit cannot
guarantee the correct hold because the tyre
is too damaged. Contact a Lancia
Dealership.
fig. 125
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fig. 126
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❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected,
restore the correct pressure (with the engine
running and the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with care to nearest Lancia
Dealership.
WARNING
Inform the dealership that the tyre
has been repaired using the tyre
quick repair kit. Give the instruction booklet
to the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre.
CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressure. Release quick
connector A fig. 127 and connect it directly to
the valve of the tyre to be inflated.
REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❒disconnect connection A fig. 128;
❒turn the cylinder to be replaced anticlockwise
and raise it;❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the cylinder and insert
the transparent pipe B into its housing.
fig. 127
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fig. 128
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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
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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
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fig. 132
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❒adjust the lens A fig. 134 to compress in the
internal catch B, then pull the unit outwards;
❒turn the bulb holder C anticlockwise, extract the
bulb and replace it;❒refit the bulb holder C in the lens and turn it
clockwise;
❒refit the unit making sure that the internal catch
B clips into position.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Replace the bulb as follows:
❒steer the wheel completely;
❒adjust the tabs A fig. 135 and remove the flap
B;
❒adjust the catch C fig. 136 and disconnect the
electrical connector D;
❒remove the cover E by turning it clockwise (see
the word OFF and the arrow on the cover);
❒release the catches F fig. 137 removing them
outwards;
fig. 133
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fig. 134
L0F0209
fig. 135
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