Lancia Y. Service Manual - part 8

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thousands of kilometres

Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, etc.)

Check timing belt conditions

Replace timing belt (*)

Replace spark plugs

Check engine control systems via diagnostic socket

Check mechanical gearbox oil level

Change engine oil

Replace engine oil filter

Change brake fluid (or every 2 months)

Replace pollen filter (or every 12 months)

(*) Or every three years in demanding conditions of use (cold climate, city traffic and frequent stops with engine idling, dusty areas)

Or every five years, regardless of distance travelled

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ADDITIONAL
CHECKS

Every 1000 kilometres or before

long trips, check and top up as neces-
sary:

– coolant level

– brake fluid level

– power steering fluid level

– windscreen washer liquid level

– tyre pressure and condition.

Every 3,000 km check and top up

as necessary: engine oil level. 

You are recommended to use

FL Group products designed and pro-
duced specially for Lancia cars (see
the “Capacities” table in the “Tech-
nical specifications” section).

ANNUAL
INSPECTION
SCHEDULE

The following annual inspection

schedule is recommended for cars
travelling less than 20,000 km a year
(e.g. approximately 10,000 km). The
schedule includes the following oper-
ations:

– Check tyre condition and wear and

adjust pressure, if required (including
spare wheel).

– Check operation of lights (head-

lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).

– Check windscreen wiper/washer

and adjust nozzles.

– Check position/wear of wind-

screen/rear window wiper blades.

– Check front brake pad conditions

and wear.

– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-

box, transmission, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushings - etc.), brake and
fuel line hoses. 

– Check battery charge status.

– Check conditions of various con-

trol belts. 

– Check and top up fluid levels (en-

gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).

– Change engine oil. 

– Replace engine oil filter. 

– Replace pollen filter (where fitted).

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IMPORTANT - Battery

You should check the battery charge

preferably at the beginning of the
winter to avoid the possibility of the
electrolyte freezing up.

This check should be performed

more frequently if the car is mainly
used for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that absorb energy
even when the ignition key is re-
moved, especially if they are after-
market accessories.

You should check the battery fluid

(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the Service Schedule
(see “Car maintenance”) if the car is
used in hot climates or particularly
demanding conditions. 

IMPORTANT - Engine oil

Change the engine oil more fre-

quently than indicated in the Service
Schedule, if the car is normally driven
in one of the following particularly se-
vere conditions:

– towing a trailer or caravan

– on dusty roads

– short, repetitive trips (less than 7

or 8 kilometres) in outside tempera-
tures below zero

– engines that are frequently left to

idle or drive slowly over long dis-
tances.

IMPORTANT - Air cleaner 

Change the air cleaner more often

than indicated in the Service Sched-
ule if you use the car on dusty roads.

If you are in doubt about how often

the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a LANCIA Dealer-
ship.

IMPORTANT - Pollen filter

If the car is often used in dusty or

highly polluted areas, you should
change the pollen filtering element
more frequently, especially if you no-
tice that the amount of air entering
the passenger compartment is re-
duced.

IMPORTANT - Remote control

If the LED on the remote control

unit flashes only once when you press
the remote control button, you need
to replace the batteries.

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Car maintenance should

be entrusted to a LANCIA
Dealership. For interven-

tions of routine maintenance and
small repairs you wish to carry out
yourself, make sure you always
have the proper equipment, gen-
uine LANCIA spare parts and the
necessary liquids; do not carry out
servicing operations if you have no
experience.

Pay attention when top-

ping up not to confuse the
different types of fluid:

they are all incompatible with
each other and could seriously
damage the car.

If the car is frequently

used with a trailer, main-
tenance should be carried

out more frequently.

The jack supplied with

the car is only to be used
when changing a wheel.

For other operations that require
the car to be lifted, special meth-
ods are to be used. It is therefore
recommended to have them per-
formed by a LANCIA Dealership.

Scarves, ties and loose

garments can get caught in
moving parts.

Never smoke while work-

ing on the engine compart-
ment: gas or inflammable

vapours could be present, causing
a risk of fire.

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CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS

fig. 1 - 1.2 versions

P4C00385

1. Engine oil - 2. Battery - 3. Brake
fluid - 4. Windscreen washer liquid -
5. Engine coolant - 6. Power-assisted
steering fluid.

1. Engine oil - 2. Battery - 3. Brake
fluid - 4. Windscreen washer liquid -
5. Engine coolant - 6. Power-assisted
steering fluid.

fig. 2 - 1.2 

16V

versions

P4C00386

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ENGINE OIL (fig.s 1, 2)

Check the oil level a few minutes

(approx. 5) after the engine has
stopped with the car parked on level
ground.

The oil level must be between the

MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

The space between MIN and MAX

corresponds to approximately one
litre of oil.

If the oil level is near or even below

the MIN mark, pour in oil through
the filler hole until it reaches the MAX
mark.

The oil level must never exceed the

MAX mark.

IMPORTANT If following a regular

check the oil level is over the MAX
line, go to a LANCIA Dealership to
have the correct level restored.

IMPORTANT After adding or

changing the oil, let the engine turn
over for a few seconds and wait a few
minutes after turning it off before you
check the level.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION 

During the beginning of the car’s life

the engine is be tuned in. Engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000 - 6,000
km.

IMPORTANT Oil consumption de-

pends on the driving style and the
conditions of use.

When the engine is hot,

operate very carefully in-
side the engine compart-

ment: danger of burns. Remember
that, when the engine is hot, the
electric fan could start operating:
danger of injuries.

Do not add oil with dif-

ferent specifications from
the oil already in the en-

gine.

Used engine oil and re-

placed oil filters contain
substances that can harm

the environment. We recommend
you have the car seen to at a LAN-
CIA Dealership for the oil and fil-
ter change. It is suitably equipped
for disposing of used oil and filters
in an environmentally-friendly
way that complies with the law.

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ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM 
(fig.s 1, 2)

IMPORTANT The cooling system is

pressurised. If the plug must be re-
placed, replace it only with a genuine
spare part or system efficiency may be
impaired.

The coolant level must be checked

while the engine is cold and must be
between the MIN and MAX marks on
the reservoir.

Do not take the cap of the

reservoir off when the en-
gine is very hot as you run

the risk of scalding yourself.

If there is not enough coolant, pour

a 50% mixture of distilled water and
FL Group PARAFLU

11

liquid slowly

through the filler hole 5 in the reser-
voir, until the level is near the MAX
mark.

A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU

11

and distilled water gives freeze pro-
tection to –35 °C.

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER LIQUID (fig.s 1, 2)

To add liquid, remove cap 4 then

pour in the liquid until the reservoir
is completely full.

Use a mixture of water and DP1 liq-

uid in these percentages:

30% DP1 and 70% water in sum-

mer.

50% DP1 and 50% water in winter.

If the temperature falls below –20°C,

use DP1 undiluted.

IMPORTANT Do not travel with

the windscreen washer bottle empty:
using the windscreen washer is fun-
damental for improving visibility.

Some commercial addi-

tives for windscreen
washer fluids are flamma-

ble. The engine compartment con-
tains hot parts which could ignite
the fluid if it comes into contact
with them.

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
FLUID (fig.s 1, 2)

Check the fluid level is not below the

MIN mark visible on the reservoir
with the engine cold.

If necessary, add fluid making sure

that it has the same specifications as
the fluid in the reservoir.

BRAKE FLUID (fig.s 1, 2)

Check that the fluid level in the

reservoir is at maximum level.

Periodically check that the warning

light on the instrument panel is work-
ing properly by pressing on the reser-
voir cover with the key at MAR.
Warning light 

x

should come on.

If you need to add fluid, only use the

type classified DOT4. You are advised
in particular to use TUTELA TOP 4
with which the braking system was
originally filled.

Symbol

π on the con-

tainer indicates synthetic
type brake fluid distin-

guishing it from the mineral kind.
Using mineral type fluids damages
the special rubber braking system
gaskets beyond repair.

Make sure the power-as-

sisted steering fluid does
not come into contact with

hot parts of the engine as it catches
fire very easily.

Do not push on the power

steering limit switch for
more than 15 seconds with

the engine running. This causes
noise and could damage the sys-
tem.

Oil consumption is ex-

tremely low. If further top-
ping up is required soon

after the initial top-up, have the
system checked over at a LANCIA
Dealership for leaks.

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Make sure the highly cor-

rosive brake fluid does not
drip onto the paintwork. If

it does, wash it off immediately
with water.

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygro-

scopic (meaning it absorbs humidity).
This is why the fluid should be
changed more frequently than shown
in the Service Schedule if the car is
mainly driven in areas with a high
percentage of humidity in the air.

AIR CLEANER

REPLACEMENT

1.2 versions

Loosen the screws on the edge and

on the air cleaner cover A (fig. 3) and
remove the filtering element B to be
replaced.

1.2

16V

versions

Unscrew the three screws A (fig. 4),

remove cover B and remove the filter
element C to be replaced.

The brake fluid is poiso-

nous and corrosive. If it
accidentally comes into

contact with the skin, wash with
neutral soap and water, then rinse
copiously. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately.

If you often drive on

dusty roads, the filter will
require changing more fre-

quently than indicated in the Ser-
vice Schedule.

Any cleaning operations

on the filter could damage
it, causing serious damage

to the engine.

fig. 3

P4C00421

fig. 4

P4C00413

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BATTERY

The Lancia Y’s battery is of the

“Limited Maintenance” type: under
normal conditions, it requires no top-
ping up with distilled water.

REPLACING THE BATTERY 

If required, replace the battery with

a genuine spare part presenting the
same specifications. If a battery with
different specifications is fitted, the
frequencies shown in the Service
Schedule will no longer be valid. Re-
fer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer. 

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POLLEN FILTER

Lift cover A (fig. 5), pull out the fil-

ter element B and replace it.

IMPORTANT Failure to replace the

filter can reduce the climate control
system’s efficiency considerably.

If the car is often used in dusty or

highly polluted areas, you should
change the pollen filtering element
more frequently, especially if you no-
tice that the amount of air entering
the passenger compartment is re-
duced.

The pollen filter is only a stan-

dard fitting on cars equipped with
climate control system.

For cars without climate control,

provision has been made for fitting
the filter, which is available from
Lineaccessori LANCIA.

fig. 5

P4C00155

Batteries contain sub-

stances that are very
harmful for the environ-

ment. You are advised to have the
battery changed at a LANCIA
Dealership. It is properly equip-
ped for disposing of used batteries
in an environmentally-friendly
way that complies with the law.

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USEFUL ADVICE 
FOR LENGTHENING 
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY

When you park the car, ensure the

doors, boot and bonnet are closed
properly. The ceiling and map-read-
ing lights must be off.

Do not leave accessories (e.g. radio,

hazard lights, etc.) switched on for a
long time when the engine is not run-
ning.

IMPORTANT If the battery is left

with a charge of less than 50% for a
long time it will be damaged by sul-
phation, engine startup will deterio-
rate and it will be more subject to
freezing (this may occur at –10°C).

If the car is to be inactive for a long

period of time, refer to the “Storing
the car” paragraph in the “Driving
your car” section.

The liquid in the battery

is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not let it touch the skin

or eyes. Do not bring naked flames
or possible sources of sparks near
to the battery: fire and explosion
risk.

Incorrect fitting of elec-

trical and electronic ac-
cessories can seriously

damage the car.

IMPORTANT When removing/in-

stalling the battery, make sure the
battery is mechanically secured cor-
rectly.

Running the car with the

fluid level too low could
damage the battery beyond

repair, even breaking the casing
and allowing the acid contained in
it to leak out completely.

Always wear goggles to

protect the eyes when
working on or near the

battery.

If the car is to remain un-

used for a long period in
very cold weather, remove

the battery and keep it in a warm
place, otherwise it could freeze.

CHECKING THE BATTERY
FLUID LEVEL (electrolyte) 

Check the electrolyte level and top

up, if required, at the frequency
shown in the Service Schedule in this
chapter. Have this operation carried
out at a LANCIA Dealership.

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If, after purchasing the vehicle you

want to install electrical accessories
that require a permanent power sup-
ply (alarm, free-hand phone, radio
navigator with satellite anti theft sys-
tem, etc.) go to a LANCIA Dealer-
ship. The qualified staff are able to
suggest the most suitable Lineacces-
sori devices and will assess the over-
all electric absorption, checking
whether the car can sustain the re-
quired load or if an oversized battery
is required. 

Remember that these accessories

continue to absorb electrical power
even when the ignition key is removed
(car parked, engine off) and could
discharge the battery.

The overall absorption of these ac-

cessories (standard and after-sale in-
stallations) must be less than 0.6 mA
x Ah (of the battery) as shown in the
table below:

ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNITS

When the car is being used nor-

mally, special measures are not nec-
essary.

The following instructions must be

followed very carefully, however, if
you work on the electrical system or
in cases where emergency starting is
necessary:

– Never disconnect the battery from

the electrical system while the engine
is running.

– Disconnect the battery from the

electrical system if you are recharging
it. Modern battery chargers can sup-
ply up to 20 volts.

– Never perform emergency starts

with a battery charger. Always use an
auxiliary battery.

– Be particularly careful when con-

necting the battery to the electrical sys-
tem. Ensure the battery posts are con-
nected up to the right leads (the polar-
ity is correct) and check that the con-
nection has been made properly. When

Remember also that high current in-

take devices such as bottle heater,
vacuum cleaner, cellular phone, re-
frigerator etc., if powered while the
engine is off will accelerate the bat-
tery discharge.

IMPORTANT If you need to install

additional systems on the car, im-
proper wiring connections, in partic-
ular if they affect safety devices, are
dangerous.

Battery

Maximum

capacity

idle

intake

40 Ah

24 mA

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SPARK PLUGS

The cleanness and soundness of the

spark plugs are very important for
keeping the engine efficient and pol-
luting emissions down.

The appearance of the spark plug

(fig. 6), if examined by an expert eye,
is a good way of pinpointing a mal-
function even if it has nothing to do
with the ignition system. Therefore if
the engine has problems, it is impor-
tant to have the spark plugs checked
at a LANCIA Dealership.

The spark plugs must be

changed at the times spec-
ified in the Service Sched-

ule. Only use the type of plugs in-
dicated: if the heat ratio is less
than required or the life specified
is not guaranteed, problems can
arise.

the battery is reconnected, the injec-
tion/ignition system control unit must
readapt its internal parameters; conse-
quently performance may not be opti-
mal during the first few kilometres af-
ter reconnecting the battery.

– Do not connect or disconnect the

terminals of the electronic units while
the ignition key is at MAR.

– Do not check polarity through

sparking.

– Disconnect the electronic units if

you are electrically welding the car
body. Remove the units if tempera-
tures exceed 80°C (special operations
on the bodywork etc.).

IMPORTANT If the radio or car

alarm systems are not installed cor-
rectly, they can interfere with the
working of the electronic control units.

Modifications or repairs

to the electrical system
that are performed incor-

rectly and do not take into account
the system’s technical features can
result in malfunctions with the
risk of fire.

Versions

Type of spark plug

1.2

Champion RC10YCC
NKG BKR5EZ

1.2

16V

NGK

DCPR8E-N

fig. 6

P4C00308

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WHEELS
AND TYRES

TYRE PRESSURE

Every two weeks and before long

journeys, check the pressure of each
tyre including the spare.

The pressure must be checked when

the tyre is rested and cold.

It is normal for the pressure to rise

when you are driving. If you have to
check or restore the pressure when the
tyres are warm, remember that the
pressure value must be 0.3 bar above
the specified value.

Incorrect pressure causes uneven

wear of the tyres (fig. 7):

A - Correct pressure: tyre wears

evenly.

B - Underinflated tyre: shoulder

tread wear.

C - Overinflated tyre: centre tread

wear.

Tyres must be replaced when the

tread wears down to 1.6 mm. Comply
with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.

IMPORTANT

As far as possible avoid sharp brak-

ing and screech starts.

Be careful not to hit the kerb, pot-

holes or other obstacles hard. Driving
for long stretches over bumpy roads
can damage the tyres.

Periodically check that the tyres

have no cuts in the side wall, abnor-
mal swelling or irregular tyre wear. If
any of these occur, have the car seen
to at a LANCIA Dealership.

Avoid travelling with an overloaded

car: this can seriously damage wheels
or tyres.

Remember that road-

holding is also influenced
by correct tyre pressure.

fig. 7

P4C00130

If the pressure is too low

the tyre overheats and this
can cause it serious dam-

age.

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If you get a flat tyre, stop immedi-

ately and change it so as not to dam-
age the tyre, the wheel, the suspension
and the steering.

Tyres age even if they are not used

very much. Cracking of the tread rub-
ber and the side walls are a sign of
this ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been fitted for more than six
years they should be examined by an
expert who can judge whether they
are still fit for use. Remember to
check the spare tyre particularly care-
fully too.

If a replacement is necessary, always

use new tyres and avoid using ones
the origin of which you are not certain
about.

Lancia Y uses tubeless tyres. Under

no circumstances should an inner
tube be used with these tyres.

If you replace a tyre it is a good idea

to change the inflation valve, too.

To ensure the front and rear tyres all

wear evenly, you are advised to
change the tyres over every 10-15
thousand kilometres keeping them on
the same side of the car so as not to
reverse the direction of rotation.

RUBBER TUBING

Follow the Service Schedule care-

fully in the case of the braking and
fuel supply systems rubber hoses.
Ozone, high temperatures and long
absence of liquid in the system can in
fact cause the hardening and crack-
ing of the pipes with possible loss of
fluid. A careful check is therefore es-
sential.

Do not change the tyres

over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from the

left hand side of the car to the right
and vice versa.

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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS

BLADES

Periodically clean the rubber part

with suitable liquid, DP1 is recom-
mended.

Change the blades if the rubber edge

is warped or worn out. You should in
any case change them approximately
once a year.

Some simple steps can reduce po-

tential damage to the blades:

– If the temperature falls to below

zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free it with a de-icing com-
pound.

– Remove any snow that has settled

on the glass: besides saving the blades
you will avoid straining the electric
windscreen wiper motor and causing
it to overheat.

– Do not operate the windscreen/

rear window wipers on dry glass.

Changing the windscreen wiper 
blades (fig. 8)

1) Lift windscreen wiper arm A off

the glass and position the blade so as
to form a right angle with the arm.

2) Press tab B of the coupling spring

and remove the blade to be replaced
from arm A.

3) Fit the new blade by inserting the

tab into the special hole in the arm.
Make sure it is properly locked into
place.

Replacing the rear window 
wiper blade (fig. 9)

1) Lift the cover A.

Travelling with worn

wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-

ity in bad weather.

fig. 8

P4C00131

fig. 9

P4C00414

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