2014 Lancia Ypsilon ESP

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at
medium revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
starts moving.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, before turning
the engine off you should allow it to idle to allow
the temperature in the engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel
and is damaging especially to turbocharged
engines.
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We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top
speed, sharp braking etc.).When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from
draining the battery.Never jump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it beyond
repair.

In addition to the electrical branches, the car's
electrical system can be connected only to the
supply cable for an electric brake and to the cable
for an internal trailer light, though not more
than 15 W. To connect, use the preset control unit
with a battery cable with cross-section no less
than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads other
than external lights (electric brake, winch, etc.)
must occur with engine running.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
The ABS with which the car may be
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking system of
the car to control the trailer brake.
The trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
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TOWING TRAILERSIMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be
fitted with a type-approved tow hook and an
adequate electrical system. Installation must be
carried out by a specialist.
Install any specific and/or additional rear view
mirrors as specified by the Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills
are harder to climb, braking distances increase
and overtaking takes longer depending on the
overall weight of the trail.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather
than constantly using the brake.
The weight of the trailer on the car's tow hook will
reduce the load capacity of the car by the same
amount. To make sure that the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the car
registration document) account should be taken of
the fully laden trailer, including accessories and
luggage.
Respect the speed limits specific to each country
for vehicles towing trailers. In any case, the top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h.
Any electric brake or other device (winch etc.)
should be powered directly by the battery through
a cable with a cross-section of no less than 2.5
mm
2.

MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light switches on when the main
beams are turned on.LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)
The light comes on when the direction indicator
control stalk is moved downwards or, together
with the right-hand indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)
The CITY indication appears (an icon appears on
the display on some versions) when "Dualdrive"
electric power steering is activated by pressing the
corresponding button (see the "Dualdrive electric
power steering" paragraph in the "Knowing
your car" section). Press the button again
to switch off the CITY indication (or the icon on
the display).DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT OPEN
The warning light switches on (on some versions
together with a message and a symbol in the
display) when one or more doors, the boot or the
bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open
and the car moving.
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ECO FUNCTION ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions)
ECO function activation/deactivation by pressing
the corresponding button (see the "Controls"
paragraph in the "Knowing your car" section) is
indicated by a message on the display.
ASR SYSTEM
ASR system deactivation
The ASR system can be deactivated by pressing
the button ASR OFF (see the paragraph "ASR
system" in the chapter "Knowing your car") . On
versions equipped with reconfigurable
multifunction display, the system deactivation is
indicated by the displaying of a message and a
symbol; at the same time the LED on the ASR
OFF switches on.SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
EXPIRED
When the next scheduled service is approaching
and the key is turned to MAR, the word Service
appears on the reconfigurable multifunction
display, followed by the number of kilometres or
miles left. Contact a Lancia Dealership where
the operations of the "Scheduled Servicing Plan"
will be performed and the message will be reset.
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WARNING
If you change the type of wheel (alloy
rims instead of steel rims and vice
versa) you will have to change the entire set
of fastening bolts with another set of suitably
sized bolts.
WARNING
Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay away
from on-coming traffic while the wheel is
being changed. On hills or uneven roads, use
chocks or appropriate objects to block the
wheels of the car.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics will
be modified with the space-saver
wheel fitted. Avoid sudden starting or
stopping, sharp or fast turns. The total life of
a space-saver wheel is approximately 3000
km, after which it must be replaced by
another wheel of the same type. Never install
a standard tyre on a rim that is designed
for use with a space-saver wheel. Have the
tyre repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do not
grease the threads of bolts before fitting
them: they might slip out.
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CHANGING A BULBGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before changing a bulb check the contacts for
oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the
same type and power;
❒after replacing a headlight bulb, always check
its alignment;
❒when a light is not working, check that the
corresponding fuse is intact before changing
a bulb. For the location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph “If a fuse blows” in this section;
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the
electric system that are not carried
out properly or do not take the system
technical specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the risk of
fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst.Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only.
Touching the transparent part of the
bulb with your fingers may reduce the
intensity of the emitted light and even reduce
the lifespan of the bulb. In case of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove lens A fig. 141;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 142 anticlockwise,
extract the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the lens.
REPLACING INTERIOR BULBSFor the type of bulb and corresponding power
rating, see the paragraph "Changing a bulb".
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒remove the roof light A fig. 143 working at the
points indicated by the arrows;
❒open the flap B fig. 144 and replace the bulbs C
releasing them from the side contacts. Make
sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured
between the contacts;
❒reclose the flap B fig. 144 and fix the roof light
A fig. 143 in its housing making sure that it is
locked.
fig. 141
L0F0259
fig. 142
L0F0214
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FUSE LOCATION
Engine compartment fuse box
This is located by the side of the battery fig. 154:
to access the fuses, proceed as follows:
❒move the cover A fig. 152 aside;
❒undo screw A fig. 153, release tabs B and
remove cover C by pulling upwards.The number identifying the electrical component
corresponding to each fuse is shown on the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure that you
have closed cover C correctly on the fuse box.
If you need to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly
hit the fuse box and the window wiper
motors with the water jet.
fig. 152
L0F0170
fig. 153
L0F0094
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