2020 Lancia Ypsilon Owner handbook (in English)

Warning light What it means
GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel versions)
Glow plugs
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It will switch off as soon as the heater plugs
have reached a preset temperature.
The engine can be started as soon as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient temperatures the warning light may stay on for an extremely
short time.
Glow plug preheating failure
The warning light flashes (together with a dedicated message and a symbol on the display on some
versions) to indicate a failure in the glow plugs preheating system.
Contact a Lancia Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel versions)
The warning light remains on constantly when driving (together with a dedicated message and a symbol on
the display on some versions), to indicate the presence of water in the diesel fuel filter.
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WARNING
32)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If thewarning light switches on, contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible for bleeding. If this problem is indicated immediately after
refueling, water may have entered the fuel tank. In this case, immediately turn off the engine and contact your Lancia Dealership.
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Warning light What it means
DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER) CLEANING IN PROGRESS (Diesel versions with DPF)
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light (together with a dedicated message and a symbol on the display on some versions)
switches on constantly to notify the driver that the DPF system needs to eliminate captured pollutants
(particulate) through the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on during every DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require that the driver is notified. To switch the warning light off, the vehicle must be kept moving until the
regeneration process is completed. On average, the process lasts 15 minutes. Optimal conditions for
completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60 km/h with engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not indicate a vehicle failure and thus it should not be taken to
a workshop. On some versions, together with the warning light switching on, the display shows a
dedicated message.
40)
WARNING
40)Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The
engine can be stopped even if the DPF warning light is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause
premature deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason, it is always advisable to wait for the warning light to go off before turning the engine
off, following the instructions appearing above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
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Warning light What it means
GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on in the
following circumstances. In these cases contact a Lancia Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as
possible.
Speed limit exceeded(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on when the
speed limit set in the Setup Menu is exceeded.
When the vehicle exceeds this value an acoustic signal is emitted, and on some versions a dedicated
message is shown on the display.
Fuel cut-out system operation/fault(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a dedicated message on the display, in the event of fuel cut-off system intervention/fault.
Start&Stop fault(for versions/markets where provided)
This warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a dedicated message on the display, when a Start&Stop fault is detected.
Rain sensor failure(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a message on the display, when a fault is detected on the rain sensor.
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Warning light What it means
Parking sensor fault(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a dedicated message on the display, when a parking sensors fault is detected.
Dusk sensor fault(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a dedicated message on the display, when a dusk sensor fault is detected.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The engine oil pressure sensor fault is signalled by the warning light (or symbol for versions with
reconfigurable multifunction display) on the instrument panel that switches on.
Airbag warning light fault(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on flashing
when a fault is detected on the
warning light.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (iTPMS) not available
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a dedicated message on the display, to indicate that the tyre pressure monitoring system (iTPMS) is
not available.
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Warning light What it means
iTPMS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Tyre pressure low
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on constantly
to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended value, in order to guarantee long tyre life
and low fuel consumption, or to indicate a slow loss of pressure.
In this way the iTPMS warns the driver that one or more tyres may be flat and probably punctured. In this
case it is advisable to restore the correct pressure value. Once the normal operating conditions of the
vehicle are restored, carry out the Tyre reset procedure.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
iTPMS failure/iTPMS temporarily deactivated
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) flashes for about 75
seconds and then stays on constantly (along with a dedicated message on the display) to indicate that the
system is temporarily deactivated or faulty. The system goes back to normal operation when the operating
conditions allow it. If this is not the case, carry out the Tyre reset procedure after restoring the normal
operating conditions.
If the malfunction warning persists, contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning light What it means
LANCIA CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on, on some
versions along with a dedicated message on the display, to signal the Lancia CODE system failure.
In this case, contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on together
with a dedicated message on the display, when a fault is detected on one of the following lights: daytime
running lights (DRL) (for versions/markets, where provided), side lights, direction lights, rear fog lights,
license plate lights, brake lights (only for versions with multifunction display).
The fault relating to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in
the electrical connection.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction reconfigurable display) switches on, on some
versions along with a dedicated message on the display, if the front brake pads are worn. In this case have
them replaced as soon as possible.
PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL
This symbol turns on to indicate that the clutch pedal must be pressed to enable starting.
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Green warning lights / symbols
Warning light What it means
FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on. The LED over the button
will also
light up.
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME
Side lights and dipped beam headlights
The warning light switches on when the side lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The warning light comes on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, when the
"Follow me home" device is used.
LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved downwards or, together with
the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
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.
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Warning light What it means
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction display) switches on when the "Dualdrive"
electric power steering system is activated by pressing the button on the dashboard.
When the button is pressed again the warning light (or symbol for versions with multifunction display)
switches off.
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds, if the Cruise Control is deactivated.
The warning light switches on, on some versions along with a message on the display, rotating the Cruise
Control ring nut to ON.
Blue warning lights
Warning light What it means
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
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