2013 Lancia Ypsilon Owner handbook (in English)

CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press button fig. 43 to switch the lights on/off.
When the lights are switched on, the button
flashes and warning lights
and
are lit on the
instrument panel.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the highway code of the country
you are driving in: comply with legal
requirements.Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard
warning lights switch on automatically as well as
warning lights
and
in the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
fig. 43
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FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
fig. 44 to switch the lights on/off.
Press the button again to switch the lights off.
With lights on, the
warning light on the
instrument panel will switch on.REAR FOG LIGHT
Press the
fig. 44 button to switch the light
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when the
dipped headlights or fog lights are switched on.
Press the button again to switch the light off,
or switch off the dipped headlights or the front fog
lights (for versions/markets, where provided).
With the light on, the
warning light in the
instrument panel switches on.
fig. 44
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CENTRAL LOCKING
Press button
fig. 45 to lock all the doors
simultaneously (the LED on the button will light
up when the doors are locked). Locking takes
place irrespective of the position of the ignition
key.DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the CITY button fig. 46 to activate the
function. When this function is active, the word
CITY on the instrument panel will light up.
To deactivate the function, press the button again.
For more details, see the "Dualdrive electric
power steering" paragraph in this section.
fig. 45
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ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the ECO button fig. 47 for at least 5 seconds
to activate the function.
When the ECO function is activated, the car is set
for city driving, characterised by less effort on
the steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and
reduced fuel consumption.
When this function is activated, the word ECO on
the display will light up on some versions.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the
setting it had before the engine was stopped. Press
the ECO button again to deactivate the function
and restore the normal driving setting.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the event of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the
engine consequently cutting out
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area. After a
collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
the battery from running down.
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WARNING
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system,
do not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGSPASSENGER SIDE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Operate handle A fig. 48 to open the
compartment. When the compartment is opened a
courtesy light switches on.
WARNING
Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could injure
the passenger in the event of a crash.
fig. 48
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To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed
as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.

POWER SOCKET
It is located on the centralfig. 49 near the
handbrake lever. It only operates with the ignition
key at MAR.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central console next to the
handbrake. Press button A fig. 50 to activate the
cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button automatically
returns to its initial position, and the cigarette
lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter
is switched off.
fig. 49
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IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
WARNING
The cigar lighter gets very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure
that children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or
burns.
ASHTRAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic
container that must be fitted into the right
cup/can holder on the central tunnel fig. 51.IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a waste
paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with
cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the rear-view
mirror. They can be adjusted forwards and
sideways.
The back of the driver's and passenger side visors
houses two courtesy mirrors. To use the driver's
side mirror, open the sliding cover A fig. 52.
fig. 51
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EXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located under the passenger side front seat or,
in some versions, at the right side of the luggage
compartment, inside a dedicated container.
SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The large electric sun roof comprises two glass
panels; the front one is mobile and the rear one
fixed. These are equipped with two sun blinds
(front and rear) that can be moved manually.
With the sun roof closed, the blinds can be placed
in any position.
To open the blinds, grip handle A fig. 53,
following the direction indicated by the arrow
until the desired position is reached. To close
them, carry out the procedure in reverse.
The sun roof can be operated only with the
ignition key turned to MAR.
Controls B and C fig. 53 on the front roof light
trim control sun roof opening/closing.
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