2020 Lancia Ypsilon Battery

REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
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 windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
For cars with 0.9 TwinAir engines:
every3,000km check the engine oil
level and top it up to the maximum level
if necessary.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If 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 outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
.
CHECKING LEVELS
152) 153)59)
0.9 TwinAir versions
A. Engine oil cap/filler – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
116L0F0089C
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1.2 8V 69 HP versions
A. Engine oil dipstick – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
117L0F0050C
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SERVICING AND CARE

1.3 16V MultiJet versions
A. Engine oil dipstick – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Engine coolant fluid – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
118L0F0400C
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BATTERY
158) 159) 160) 161) 162)64)7)
The battery F in normal usage
conditions the electrolyte does not
need topping up with distilled water.
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.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes. Have the
system inspected at a Lancia
Dealership before the summer.
WARNING
152)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
153)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine
is hot: you may get burned. Remember
that the fan may start up if the engine
is hot: this could injure you. Scarves, ties
and other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.154)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
155)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Some commercial
windscreen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot components which may set it
on fire.
156)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
157)The symbol
, on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineral­based. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
158)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.
159)Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
160)Always wear appropriate goggles
when working on or near the battery.161)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.
162)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 prevent it
from freezing.
WARNING
59)When topping up, take care not to mix
up the various types of fluids: they are
not compatible with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
60)The oil level must never exceed the
MAX reference.
61)Always top up using engine oil of the
same specifications as that already in
the engine.
62)PARAFLU
UPantifreeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping
up. PARAFLU
UPfluid cannot be mixed
with any other type of fluid. If this occurs,
do not start the engine and contact your
Lancia Dealership immediately.
63)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
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64)Incorrect installation of electric 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 higher­capacity battery needs to be
installed.
WARNING
5)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to go to a
Lancia Dealership to have the oil and filters
replaced.
6)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. We advise going to a Lancia
Dealership to change the oil as they are
equipped to dispose of the used oil in
accordance with the legislation governing
the safeguarding of the environment.
7)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Lancia
Dealership.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
163)
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to go to a Lancia
Dealership to have this operation
performed.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver's side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting and then
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery.
Low amperage slow recharging for
approximately 24 hours is advised.
Charging for a longer time may damage
the battery.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A fig. 119
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole D of the battery;
connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal D as shown;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the
battery charger, reconnect connector A
fig. 119 to the sensor C as shown.
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WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
164)65)
Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
120 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm, making
sure that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.Replacing the rear
window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover A fig. 121, undo the
nut B and remove the arm C;
correctly position the new arm, fully
tighten the nut B then lower the cover
A.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Checking fluid levels” in this
chapter). Then check that the nozzle
holes are not clogged; use a needle to
unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
119L0F0229C
120L0F0186C
121L0F0222C
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WARNING
163)Do not try to recharge a frozen
battery; defrost it first to prevent the risk of
explosion. If the battery was frozen, have
it inspected by specialised technicians
before recharging to check that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
casing is not cracked, which could cause
poisonous, corrosive acid to leak.

INDEX
A
BS system........................66
Active safety systems................66
ASR system.........................67
Automatic climate control
system...........................25
BAt system.........................68
Battery............................142
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................145
Bonnet.............................30
Boot................................32
Brakes............................144
brake fluid level.................140
Car dimensions...................155
Carrying children safely
child restraint systems...........82
Changes or alterations to the car...................................4
Checking levels....................137
Child protection systems.............76
Climate control......................23
CO
2emissions....................165
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................39
Controls............................29
Cruise Control.......................99
Daytime running lights (DRL)........18
Demanding use of the car..........136
Diesel versions scheduled
servicing plan....................133Dipped headlights...................18
Direction indicators..................19
Display.............................41
Doors...............................11
Driving assistance systems..........70
EBD system........................66
Electric windows....................27
Emergency starting................122
Engine
engine coolant level............140
technical specifications.........149
Engine compartment...............137
Engine compartment (washing).....146
Engine oil
consumption...................140
Engine oil (level check)..............140
ESC system.........................66
Extending the boot..................14
Exterior lights.......................17
Fix&Go automatic (kit).............120
Fluids and lubricants...............160
Follow Me Home (device)............19
Front ceiling lights...................20
Front fog lights......................19
Fuel consumption..................164
Fuel cut-off system.................124
Fuses
dashboard fuse box............113
engine compartment fuse
box ............................112luggage compartment fuse
box ............................113
Fuses (replacement)................112
Gear Shift Indicator.................41
Gearbox (operation).................97
Handbrake.........................95
Hazard warning lights..............107
HBA system........................68
Head restraint.......................15
Headlights (cleaning)...............146
HH system..........................66
Identification data
chassis marking................148
engine marking.................148
Identification data plate.............148
Ignition device.......................10
Important information and
recommendations...............185
Instrument panel......................8
Interior lights........................20
iTPMS..............................70
Jack..............................117
Lancia CODE.......................11
Lifting the car......................144
Luggage compartment
(capacity)........................155
Main beam headlights..............18
Manual gearbox.....................96
Mechanical Brake Assist.............66
MSR system........................68