Lancia Ypsilon User guide

Owner Handbook

This Owner Handbook is intended to show the vehicle's operating conditions.
For the enthusiast user who wants to have insights, curiosities and detailed information about the characteristics and functions
of the vehicle, Lancia gives the opportunity to consult a dedicated section which is available in electronic format.
ONLINE VEHICLE OWNER HANDBOOK
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Go t o t he www.mopar.eu/owner website and access your personal area.
The “Maintenance and care” page includes all the information about your vehicle and the link to access eLUM, where you will find
all the details of the Owner Handbook.
The eLUM website is free and will allow you, among many other things, to easily consult the on-board documents
of all the other vehicles of the Group.
Have a nice reading and happy motoring!

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Lancia Ypsilon.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Lancia Ypsilon.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and transmission; at the same time, you can understand the car behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your Lancia Ypsilon over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the car, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on board
the car should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Lancia offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at
Lancia.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
WARNING
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Lancia Ypsilon; please consider only the information relevant to your
car’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A. can modify
the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing purposes.
For further information, contact a Lancia Dealership.

VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the car" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning light to switch off (and the warning light for Diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with Dual FuNction System gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N
(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Lancia
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your car. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are also PRECAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, all WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS must always be followed carefully.
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.

SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.
VEHICLE CHANGES/ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents,
in which the occupants could even be fatally injured.

KNOWING YOUR CAR
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL DATA
MULTIMEDIA
INDEX
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In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 8
THE KEYS ...................................... 9
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 10
THE LANCIA CODE SYSTEM.......... 11
DOORS........................................... 11
SEATS ............................................ 13
HEADRESTS................................... 15
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 16
REAR VIEW MIRRORS.................... 16
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 17
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 20
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS .......................................... 21
CLIMATE CONTROL ....................... 23
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 27
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF.................... 28
CONTROLS .................................... 29
BONNET......................................... 30
BOOT ............................................. 32
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM........ 33
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 35
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.
1. Adjustable and directable air diffusers 2. Fixed diffusers for directing air to the side windows 3. Exterior light control stalk 4. Driver front airbag
5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Adjustable and directable centre air vents 7. Instrument panel 8. Passenger
front airbag 9. Glove compartment 10. Control buttons 11. Gear lever 12. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 13. Uconnect™
14. Ignition device
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THE KEYS
1) 1) 1)
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
Metal insert A activates: the ignition
device, the door locks and the fuel tank
cap locking/unlocking (for versions/
markets, where provided).
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
2)
The metal insert A of the key fig. 2
operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock;
the fuel cap lock/release (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
Briefly press button : unlocking of
doors and luggage compartment, timed
switching-on of internal lights and
double flashing of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
Briefly press the button: lock of
doors and luggage compartment with
roof lights off and single flash of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
Press the button: remote
opening of the luggage compartment
and double flashing of the direction
indicators.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
Should a new remote control be
necessary, go to a Lancia Dealership,
taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents. The system can
recognise up to 8 keys with
incorporated remote control.
WARNING
1) Once the safe lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the car. Therefore, before getting out
of the car check that there is no-one left
on board.
2) Press button B fig. 2 only with the key
away from your body, specifically from your
eyes and from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended to avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
1) The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1) Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in special containers,
otherwise take them to a Lancia
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
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IGNITION DEVICE
3) 4)
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 3:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. audio
system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
STEERING LOCK
5) 6)
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON
WARNING
3) If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Lancia Dealership
before driving again.
4) Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
st
gear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
5) It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
6) Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as
well.
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THE LANCIA CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic device
which modulates the signal emitted
during ignition by an antenna built into
the ignition device. The signal is the
"password", different every time the
vehicle is started, through which the
control unit recognises the key and
enables starting.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Lancia
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to
deactivate the immobiliser. The code is
sent only if the control unit of the Lancia
CODE system has acknowledged the
code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Lancia CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
management engine control unit. If,
during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the warning light
switches on in the instrument panel. In
this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come
with the car. Contact a Lancia
Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
If the warning light switches on, this
means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to
a voltage drop). If the problem persists,
contact a Lancia Dealership.
DOORS
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
INSIDE
To lock the doors, press the fig. 4
button. The button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked
or unlocked:
LED on: doors locked.
LED off: doors unlocked.
Once the doors have been locked via
the remote control or the key pawl,
it will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pressing the button.
In the absence of electrical power
supply (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
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IMPORTANT With central locking
active, pulling the internal opening lever
of the passenger side door unlocks
the door (the LED stays on). Pulling the
internal opening lever of the driver
side door activates central unlocking.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the
child-lock system is engaged (see the
description in the following paragraph).
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Mechanical key: insert the metal
insert in the lock and turn it.
Key with remote control: press the
button to lock the doors, or the
button to unlock the doors.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
2)
This safety device inhibits the operation
of the interior door handles and the
door locking/unlocking button.
Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors
by pressing the button on the key
twice quickly.
The direction indicators flash 3 times
and the LED above the fig. 4 button
flashes to indicate that the device has
been activated.
Deactivating the device
The device disengages automatically:
pressing the button on the remote
control;
by turning the ignition key to the
MAR position.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
7) 3)
This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
The device A fig. 5 can only be
engaged with the doors open:
position 1 - device engaged (door
locked);
position 2 - device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged. WARNING
7) Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for effective
engagement by trying to open a door with
the internal handle.
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WARNING
2) Once the Safe Lock system is engaged,
it is impossible to open the doors from
inside the car. Therefore, before getting out
of the car check that there is no one left
on board.
3) If the child lock and the the front
passenger door and rear doors emergency
lock device are engaged, operating the
internal opening handle will not open the
door: in this case, to open the door, the
outside handle must be used. The door
central locking/unlocking button is not
disabled by the engagement of the
emergency lock.
SEATS
8) 9) 4)
FRONT SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
10)
Lift lever A fig. 6 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjust lever B fig. 7 upwards or
downwards to obtain the required
height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).
Backrest angle adjustment
Adjust knob C fig. 8 to obtain the
required position.
Lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The position of the back against the
seat backrest is adjusted by turning
knob D fig. 9.
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REAR SEATS
11) 5)
Extending the boot
Proceed as follows:
Remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards as described in
the "Headrests" paragraph in this
chapter;
move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
press release button A fig. 10 to fold
the left or the right backrest section
then lay the backrest on the cushion.
WARNING
8) All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
9) If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®
.
10) Once you have released the
adjustment lever, always check that the
seat is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. If the seat is not
locked into place, it may unexpectedly
slide and cause the driver to lose control of
the car.
11) Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides to prevent them from
moving forward, in the event of sharp
braking, with possible impact with of the
passengers.
WARNING
4) The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
5) Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
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HEADRESTS
12) 13)
FRONT HEAD
RESTRAINTS
They are height-adjustable: to adjust
them operate as follows.
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button
A fig. 11 and lower the head restraint.
"Anti-Whiplash" device
The head restraints are equipped with
an “Anti-Whiplash” device, which
reduces the distance between head
and head restraint in the event of a rear
impact, thus mitigating the "whiplash"
effect.
The head restraint may move when the
backrest is pressed by the occupant’s
torso or hand: this behaviour is caused
by the system and should not be
considered a malfunction.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two height-adjustable head restraints
are provided for the rear seats. On
some versions a head restraint is also
provided for the central seat.
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button
A fig. 12 and lower the head restraint.
Removal
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons A and B fig. 12 at the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
WARNING
12) All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly.
13) To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust the
backrest so that you are sitting upright and
keep your head as close as possible to
the head restraint.
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STEERING WHEEL
14) 15)
ADJUSTMENTS
The steering wheel can be adjusted
vertically.
To adjust it, move lever A fig. 13
downwards to position 1, then adjust
the steering wheel to the most suitable
position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 2.
WARNING
14) All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and engine off.
15) It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the car
with type-approval requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 14 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the vehicle, operate
lever A fig. 15 to adjust the mirror.
Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition key at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
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use switch A fig. 16 to select the
mirror (left or right) to be adjusted;
adjust the mirror by moving
the switch B in the four directions.
Manual folding
When required, fold the mirrors toward
the vehicle interior.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors
must always be open.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left stalk fig. 17 controls the
operation of the daytime running lights,
side lights, dipped beam headlights,
parking lights, main beam headlights,
direction indicators, and "Follow me
home" device.
The ignition key has to be at MAR-ON
for the exterior lights to switch on.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on with
the external lights.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined
with the rain sensor and located on the
windscreen, detects the variations in
outside brightness depending on the
light sensitivity set with the Setup
Menu: the greater the sensitivity, the
less external light is required to activate
the exterior lights.
Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring
nut A fig. 17 is turned to . In this
way the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are activated automatically
according to the external light level.
When the lights are turned on by the
sensor, the fog lights (for versions/
markets, where provided) and the rear
fog lights may be turned on. When
the lights are automatically switched off,
the front and rear fog lights (if
activated) are also switched off. The
next time the lights are switched on
automatically, the fog lights must be
reactivated manually (if required).
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With the sensor active, it is possible to
flash the headlights but the main beam
headlights cannot be switched on. To
activate these lights, turn the ring nut A
to and activate the fixed dipped
beam headlights.
When the lights have been activated
automatically and are then switched off
by the sensor, the dipped beam
headlights are switched off first,
followed by the side lights a few
seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is
malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped beam headlights are switched
on irrespective of the outside light
level and the sensor failure is indicated
on the display. It is also possible to
deactivate the sensor and switch on the
side lights and dipped beam headlights.
IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. These lights must
therefore be switched on manually in
these circumstances.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
16) 17)
With the ignition key at MAR and ring
nut A fig. 17 turned to Othe daytime
running lights are activated
automatically; the other lights and
interior lighting remain off.
SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A fig. 17 to . If dipped
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut A is
turned from Oto , all the side
lights and the number plate lights come
on.
The warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with
ignition key in STOP position or
removed, by moving the ring nut A fig.
17 first to position Oand then to
position . The warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
When the direction indicator stalk
is activated the side for the lights (left or
right) can be selected.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 17 at , pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights in fixed mode if the
automatic lighting control system is
active.
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