2012 Lancia Ypsilon suspension

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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
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OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Sensor operation is deactivated automatically
when the trailer's electric cable plug is fitted into
the car's tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically reactivated when
the trailer's cable plug is removed.
For correct operation, sensors must
always be clean from mud, dirt, snow
or ice. Be careful not to scratch or
damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
sensors must be washed using clean water,
with the addition of car shampoo if necessary.
When using special washing equipment such
as high pressure jets or steam cleaning, clean
the sensors very quickly keeping the jet more
than 10 cm away.
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care over
obstacles that may be above or under the
sensors.
❒Objects close to the car, are not detected under
certain circumstances and could therefore cause
damage to the car or be damaged.
The following conditions may influence the
performance of the parking sensor system:❒reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the
parking assistance system performance could be
due to the presence on the surface of the sensor
of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint;
❒the sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo interference) due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing the car,
in rain (strong wind), hail;
❒the signals sent by the sensor can also be altered
by the presence of ultrasonic systems (e.g.
pneumatic brake systems of trucks or
pneumatic drills) near the vehicle;
❒parking assistance system performance can also
be influenced by the position of the sensors, for
example due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or by changing tyres, overloading
the car or carrying out specific tuning
operations that require the car to be lowered.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for
parking manoeuvres however. When
making these manoeuvres, always make sure
that no people (especially children) or
animals are present in your manoeuvring
area. The parking sensors are an aid for the
driver, but must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
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OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The operation of the sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric plug
is inserted in the car's tow hook socket. The
sensors are automatically enabled again when the
trailer's cable plug is removed.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the tow hook
fitted when there is no trailer, it is advisable to go
to a Lancia Dealership to have the system updated
because the tow hook could be detected as an
obstacle by the centre sensors.
GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the utmost
attention to any obstacles that could be located
above or below the sensors.
Under certain circumstances close objects located
in front of or behind the car may not be detected
and could therefore cause damage to the car or
be damaged themselves.
The following conditions may influence the
performance of the parking sensor system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in
the parking assistance system performance
could be due to the presence on the surface of
the sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint
❒The sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo interference) due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing the car,
in rain, (strong wind), hail.❒The signals sent by the sensors can also be
altered by the presence of ultrasonic systems
(e.g. pneumatic brake systems or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle.
❒The performance of the parking assistance
system may also be affected by the position of
the sensors. For example, if the geometry is
altered (as a result of wear of the shock
absorbers, suspension) or the tyres are changed,
the vehicle is too heavily laden, specific tuning
is carried out that lowers the car.
❒The detection of obstacles at the top part of the
car may not be guaranteed because the system
detects obstacles that could cause an impact
with the car in the bottom part.
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SUSPENSIONVersions Front Rear
0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
Independent, MacPherson type with
lower transversal wishbones secured to
an auxiliary crossmemberInterconnected wheels by means of tor-
sion beam 1.2 8V 69 HP
1.3 16V MultiJet
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SAFETY
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MAINTENANCE
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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

– scheduled servicing
plan................................ 205
Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................... 134
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag) ..................... 139
Side air diffusers .................. 40
Side bag) ............................ 139
Side Bag ............................. 139
Side lights/brake lights ....... 184
Side lights/day lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............ 180
Snow chains........................ 152
Sound system (wiring) ......... 99
Speedometer ........................ 8
Speedometer (speed
indicator) ........................... 7
Starting the engine ...... 144-168
Starting up and driving....... 144
Start&Stop system ............... 93
Start&Stop (system)............. 93
Steering .............................. 235
Steering lock ........................ 33
Steering Wheel ..................... 37
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk .......................... 53Storing the car .................... 153
Sun roof ............................... 72
Sun visors ............................ 72
Suspension.......................... 234
Technical data.................... 228
The keys .............................. 29
Third brake light ................ 184
Top speed ........................... 243
Towing the car .................... 201
Towing trailers .................... 150
Transmission ...................... 232
TRIP button ......................... 26
Trip Computer
– TRIP button .................... 26
– Trip Computer ................. 24
– Trip Computer
parameters ...................... 24
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ........ 236
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 175
– inflation pressures .......... 240
– Rim Protector tyres ........ 241
– snow tyres ...................... 237
– tyres provided ................ 237
Tyres - maintenance............ 219
"Universal" child seat
fitting................................ 136Universal Isofix (child
seat).................................. 134
Using the gearbox ............... 147W
arning lights on panel ..... 154
Weights and loads ............... 244
Welcome movement ............. 11
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
wheel rim ....................... 237
– dimensions ..................... 237
– rims and tyres ................ 236
– wheels and tyres ............. 219
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel ............ 169
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) . 175
– spare wheel .................... 236
– tyre inflation pressure..... 240
– Wheels and tyres ............ 219
Window bag........................ 140
Window cleaning .................. 57
Windows (cleaning) ............ 225
Windscreen washer............... 57
– windscreen washer fluid
level ............................... 215
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SAFETY
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WARNING LIGHTS
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