2012 Lancia Ypsilon technical specifications

IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the
climate control system back on: in this way, all
operating conditions memorised before switching
off are restored.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the
display:
❒OFF
❒internal air recirculation active indication.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system must be
turned on at least once a month for about
10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system checked at a
Lancia Dealership.
The system uses R134a refrigerant
fluid which does not pollute the
environment in the event of accidental
leakage. Never use R12 fluid, which is not
compatible with the system components.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This allows the passenger compartment to be
heated more quickly in cold weather conditions.
The heater switches on automatically according to
the environmental conditions and with engine
started when the temperature of the engine
coolant is low.
The heater switches off automatically when the
required comfort conditions are achieved.
The heater only operates if the outside
temperature and engine coolant temperature are
low. The heater will not activate if the battery
voltage is too low.
START&STOP
Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control manages the
Start&Stop function (engine off when the car
speed is zero) to guarantee adequate comfort
inside the passenger compartment.
In particular, when the weather is extremely hot,
the Start&Stop function is deactivated until
adequate passenger compartment comfort is
ensured. During these transitory stages the engine
is not stopped, even if the car speed is zero.
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When the Start&Stop function is active (engine off
at zero car speed), the climate control system will
request the reactivation of the engine if the inside
temperature conditions rapidly deteriorate (or if
the user requests maximum cooling – LO – or
quick demisting – MAX DEF).
With Start&Stop function active (engine off at
zero car speed), the air flow rate (if managed
automatically) is reduced in order to maintain the
passenger compartment comfort conditions for
as long as possible.
The climate control system control unit attempts
to manage the decreased comfort caused by
stopping the engine as far as possible (switching
off the compressor and engine coolant pump) but
the operation of the climate control system can
be favoured by deactivating the Start&Stop
function using the dedicated button on the
dashboard.
NOTEIn particularly severe climate conditions it
is recommended to limit the use of the Start&Stop
function to prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off, with
consequent rapid misting of the windows and
accumulation of humidity with unpleasant smells
in the passenger compartment.
EXTERNAL LIGHTSThe left-hand stalk operates most of the external
lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for
the exterior lights to come on.
The instrument panel and the various dashboard
controls will come on with the external lights.
DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR-ON and ring
nut A fig. 34 turned to positionOthe daytime
running lights are automatically activated; the
other lights and interior lighting remain off.
If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no
light comes on when ring nut A is turned toO.
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WARNING
The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam
headlights for driving during the daytime in
countries where it is compulsory to have
lights on during the day, and they are also
permitted in those countries where this not
obligatory.
WARNING
Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped headlights when
driving at night or through tunnels. The use
of daytime running lights is governed by
the highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the ring
nut A fig. 34 to
. If dipped beams are
activated, the daytime running lights go out and
the side lights and dipped headlights come on.
The
warning light will come on in the
instrument panel.When the ignition key is turned to STOP or
removed and the ring nut is turned from O to
,
all the side lights and number plate lights switch
on. The
warning light will come on in the
instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on with ignition
key at STOP or removed, by moving ring nut A
first to positionOand then to position
.
The warning light
switches on on the
instrument panel. When the direction indicator
stalk is activated the side for the lights (left or
right) can be selected.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL
(AUTOLIGHT) (Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined with the rain
sensor and located on the windscreen, detects
the variations in outside brightness depending on
the light sensitivity set with the Setup Menu:
the greater the sensitivity, the less external light is
required to activate the exterior lights.
Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring nut A fig. 34
is turned to
. In this way the side lights and
dipped headlights are activated automatically
according to the external light level.
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When the lights are turned on by the sensor, the fog lights (for versions/markets, where provided)and the rear fog lights may be turned on. Whenthe lights are automatically switched off, the frontand rear fog lights (if activated) are also switchedoff. The next time the lights are switched onautomatically, the fog lights must be reactivatedmanually (if required). With the sensor active, it is possible to flash the headlights but the main beam headlights cannotbe switched on. To activate these lights, turnthe ring nut A to
and activate the fixed dipped
beam headlights. When the lights have been activated automatically and are then switched off by the sensor, thedipped beam headlights are switched off first,followed by the side lights a few seconds later. Ifthe sensor is activated but is malfunctioning,the side lights and dipped beam headlights areswitched on irrespective of the outside light leveland the sensor failure is indicated on theinstrument panel display. It is also possible todeactivate the sensor and switch on the side lightsand dipped beam headlights. IMPORTANT The sensor is unable to detect the presence of fog. Under these circumstances, theselights are therefore turned on manually.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS It is not possible to switch on the main beam headlights in fixed mode if the automatic lightingcontrol system is active. FLASHING You can flash the headlights by pulling the stalk towards the wheel (unstable position). The
warning light will come on in the instrument
panel. DIRECTION INDICATORS Bring the stalk to the (stable) position: upwards:
right-hand direction indicator
activation; downwards:
left-hand direction indicator
activation. Warning light
or
should flash in the
instrument panel. The indicators switch offautomatically when the steering wheel isstraightened.
55GETTING TOKNOW YOUR CARSAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX To activate the main beam headlights, with ring nut at
, pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel. The warning light
switches on in the
instrument panel. When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel again, the lights deactivate, the dippedheadlights reactivate and the
warning light
switches off.

Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left
stalk in the unstable position for less than half a
second. The direction indicator on the selected
side flashes three times and then switches off
automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit
up for a certain period of time.
Activation:with the ignition key on STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned
off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights
will remain on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning
light on the instrument panel switches on and the
display also shows a message and how long the
function will remain active.
The
warning light switches on when the stalk
is first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the lights
remain on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than two seconds.EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
This function lights up the car and the space
around it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation:when the car is parked and the doors
are unlocked by pressing the
button on the
remote control (or the luggage compartment is
unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam
headlights, side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights remain lit for approximately 25 seconds
unless the doors and boot are locked again with
the remote control or the doors or boot are opened
and reclosed. In these cases they go out after 5
seconds.
The exterior courtesy lights can be enabled/
disabled using the Setup Menu (see the paragraph
“Menu Items” in this chapter).
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WINDOW CLEANINGThe right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer
and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
They can be operated only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
The ring nut A fig. 35 can be moved to four
different positions:
windscreen wiper off.intermittent operation.
AUTO
rain sensor activation (for versions/markets,
where provided) (the windscreen wipers
adapt the operating speed automatically to
suit the intensity of the rain)continuous slow operation.continuous fast operation.Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to
limit operation to the time for which the stalk is
held in this position. When released, the stalk will
return to its default position and the wiper will
be automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 35 in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt
operating speed to the speed of the car.
With the windscreen wipers operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor protection,
which prevents operation for a few seconds,
may intervene. If operation is not restored
(even after using the key to restart the engine),
contact a Lancia Dealership.Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the
windscreen.
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"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a
second, with just one movement it is possible to
operate the washer jet and the wiper at the same
time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately six seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located behind the interior rear view
mirror, in contact with the windscreen fig. 36 and
can detect the presence of rain and, consequently,
manage the cleaning of the windscreen in
accordance with the amount of water on the
screen.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies
progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the
windscreen is dry, to wiper at 2
nd
continuous
speed (fast continuous operation) with intense
rain.Activation
The sensor is activated when the ring nut A fig. 35
is turned to "automatic" position ("AUTO"
control): the windscreen wiper stroke frequency is
thus adjusted in accordance with the amount of
water on the windscreen.
The activation of the sensor is signalled by a
"stroke" to show that the command has been
acquired.
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted
through the Set Up menu (see paragraph "Menu
Items" in this section).
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area
clean.
If the windscreen washer is used with the rain
sensor activated, the normal washing cycle is
performed, after which the rain sensor resumes its
normal automatic operation.
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Deactivation
If the engine is stopped with ring nut A in
"automatic" position (AUTO), no wiping cycle is
performed when it is next started even if rain is
present. This prevents accidental activation of the
rain sensor when the engine is started (e.g. when
the windscreen is being washed by hand or the
wipers are stuck to the windscreen by ice).
To restore automatic operation of the rain sensor,
turn ring nut A from "automatic" position
(AUTO) toOposition and then turn the ring nut
back to the AUTO position.
When the rain sensor is reactivated using any of
the manoeuvres described above, reactivation
is indicated by a single stroke of the windscreen
wipers, regardless of the condition of the
windscreen. If the sensitivity is changed whilst the
rain sensor is operating, a windscreen wiper stroke
is carried out to confirm the change.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor
whilst it is active, the windscreen wiper operates
intermittently at a speed consistent with the
sensitivity setting of the rain sensor, regardless of
whether there is rain on the glass (on some
versions sensor failure is indicated on the display).
The sensor continues to operate and it is possible
to set the windscreen wiper to continuous mode
(1
stor 2
nd
speed). The failure indication remains
for as long as the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognise, and
automatically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:❒presence of dirt on the controlled surface (salt,
dirt, etc.);
❒presence of streaks of water caused by the worn
window wiper blades;
❒difference between day and night.
Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car
wash.Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
WARNING
Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
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