2014 Lancia Ypsilon battery

Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check gearbox oil level●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Replace fuel filter cartridge●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●
Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months)
(1) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●
Change pollen filter (or every 12 months)●●●●●(1) If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 12 months.
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( ) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is
signalled by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel and must never exceed 24 months. 2

PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check
and, if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required,
the engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the
following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than indicated in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
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0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versionsA. Engine oil plug/filler B. Engine oil dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Battery
F
E
CD
B
A
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L0F0089
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1.2 8V 69 HP versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Batteryfig. 162
L0F0050
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1.3 16V MultiJet versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window
E. Brake fluid F. Battery
E
A
CD
B
F
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L0F0090
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BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled water. A
periodic check carried out at a Lancia Dealership
is, however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another
original battery with the same specifications.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to
prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is
however equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system,
hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the negative
battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under
50% for a long time, the battery is damaged
by sulphation, reducing its capacity and efficiency
at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing
(this can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph "Car inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the car is left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install
electrical accessories which require permanent
electrical supply (alarm etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply requirements,
contact a Lancia Dealership, whose qualified staff
will evaluate the overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery
and may cause an explosion.

Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing
your car, if you wish to install any accessories
(car alarm, car phone etc.), contact a Lancia
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle and will,
most importantly, advise you if a
higher-capacity battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment.
For battery replacement, contact a
Lancia Dealership.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely
cold weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to avoid it
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles
when working on or near the battery.
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BRAKESThe car is equipped with 4 mechanical wear
detection systems for brake pads: one for each
wheel assembly.
When the brake linings are about to wear out,
pressing the brake pedal, a light hiss is heard: this
indication lasts around 100 km (depending on
the driving style and the route type).
In these circumstances it is still possible,
proceeding with caution, to carry on driving.
In any case, contact a Lancia Dealership as soon
as possible to have the worn brake pads replaced.

SPEED VOLUME function
(speed-based volume change)
(excluding versions with 360° HI-FI MUSIC
system)
This function automatically adapts the volume
level to the speed of the car, increasing the volume
when the speed increases to maintain the ratio
with the noise level inside the passenger
compartment.
To turn the function on/off, press the
/
buttons. The words "Speed volume" appear on
the display, followed by the current status of the
function:
❒Off: function deactivated
❒Low: function activated (low setting)
❒High: function activated (high setting).
RADIO ON VOLUME function
(radio volume limit activation/deactivation)
This function makes it possible to
activate/deactivate the volume limits when the
radio is turned on.
The display shows the function status:
❒“Radio on vol – Limit on”: when the radio is
switched on the volume level will be: – if the
volume level is equal to or higher than the
maximum value or higher, the radio will come
on at the maximum volume;– if the volume level is between the minimum and
maximum values, the radio will come on at the
same volume as before it was switched off
❒"Radio on vol – Limit off": the radio will come
on at the volume level it was at before switching
off. The volume level can be between 0 and 40.
To change the setting of the selected function, use
the
/
buttons.
NOTES
❒Using the Menu it is only possible to adjust the
activation/deactivation of the function and not
the minimum or maximum volume value.
❒If the "TA" or "TEL" functions or an outside
audio source are activated when the radio is
turned on, the radio will come on at the volume
set for these sources. The volume can be
adjusted between the minimum and the
maximum level, by deactivating the external
audio source.
❒If the battery charge is low, it will not be
possible to adjust the volume between the
minimum and maximum levels.
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