2012 Lancia Ypsilon Owner handbook (in English)

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 remote controls.
Should a new remote control be necessary, go to
a Lancia Dealership, taking an ID document
and the car ownership documents.
REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 14 and open the metal insert
B;
❒turn the screw C to
using a fine bit
screwdriver;❒take out the battery case D and replace the
battery E making sure that polarities are
correct;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key and lock
it turning the screw C to
.
Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in special
containers, otherwise take them to a
Lancia Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of the
interior door handles and the door locking/
unlocking button. We recommend that you
activate this device each time you park your car.
Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors by quickly
double-pressing the
button on the key.
The direction indicators flash 3 times and the
LED above the
fig. 15 button flashes to
indicate that the device has been activated. The
device does not come on if one or more doors
is not properly shut.
fig. 14
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Deactivating the device
The device deactivates automatically:
❒by pressing the
button on the remote control;
❒by turning the ignition key to the MAR position.
WARNING
Once the safe lock system is engaged,
it is impossible to open the doors
from inside the car. Therefore, before getting
out of the car check that there is no-one
left on board.
IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig.
16:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g.
sound system, central door locking system, etc.)
can operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are
enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system
that requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.
fig. 15
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WARNING
If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Lancia
Dealership before driving again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you
leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage
1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse
if the car is parked downhill. Never leave
children unattended in the car.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it
is locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the car
with type-approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned. This holds true for
cars being towed as well.
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SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with
the car stationary.
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 17 and push the seat forwards
or backwards: in driving position your arms
should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the
adjustment lever, always check that
the seat is locked on the guides by trying to
move it back and forth. If the seat is not
locked into place, it may unexpectedly slide
and cause the driver to lose control of the
car.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 18 upwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment while
sitting on the seat involved (driver side or
passenger side).
fig. 18
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fig. 17
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Backrest angle adjustment
Adjust knob C fig. 19 to obtain the required
position.
Lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The position of the back against the seat backrest
can be adjusted by turning knob D fig. 20.
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR, press
buttons E fig. 21 to switch the function on/off.
When the function is activated, the LED on the
buttons will light up.IMPORTANT If this function is activated with
engine off the battery will run down.
fig. 19
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HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
They are height-adjustable: to adjust them,
operate as follows.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 22
and lower the head restraint.
"Anti-Whiplash" Device
The head restraints are equipped with an
“Anti-Whiplash” device, which reduces the
distance between head and head restraint in the
event of a rear impact, thus mitigating the
"whiplash" effect.The head restraint may move when the backrest is
pressed by the occupant's torso or hand: this
behaviour is caused by the system and should not
be considered a malfunction.
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with
the car stationary. Head restraints
must be adjusted so that the head, rather
than the neck, rests on them. Only when they
are adjusted in this manner can they serve
their intended purpose.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust
the backrest so that you are sitting upright
and keep your head as close as possible
to the head restraint.
REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two height-adjustable head restraints are
provided for the rear seats. On some versions a
head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.
fig. 22
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Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 23
and lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum
height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 23 at the side of the
two supports, then remove the head restraints
by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set
the head restraints in the "completely raised"
position.
STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 24 downwards to
position 1, then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in position
by moving lever A to position 2.
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and
engine off.
A
B
fig. 23
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WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the car not meeting type-
approval requirements.
REAR VIEW MIRRORSINTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that
causes its release in the event of a violent impact
with the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 25 to adjust the mirror into
two different positions: normal or anti-glare.
fig. 25
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