Lancia YPSILON. Service Manual - part 1

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The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.

1. Side vents - 2. Left-hand stalk: external lights - 3. Driver’s airbag - 4. Right-hand stalk: windscreen wiper, rear win-

dow wiper, trip computer control - 5. Central vents - 6. Sound system (for versions/markets, where provided)/Glove com-

partment - 7. Instrument panel - 8. Front passenger’s airbag - 9. Front passenger’s airbag deactivation switch

10. Glove compartment - 11. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 12. Gear lever - 13. Control badge - 14. Ignition switch

15. Steering wheel adjustment locking/unlocking lever - 16. Cruise control (for versions/markets, where provided)

17. Bonnet release lever.

fig. 1

L0C0266m

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

A Speedometer

B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light

C Rev. counter  

D Multifunction display

A Speedometer

B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light

C Engine coolant temperature gauge with

high temperature warning light  

D Rev counter

E Multifunction display

L0C0223m

L0C0224m

fig. 2

fig. 3

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SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been at-

tached near or actually on some of the

components of your Lancia Ypsilon.

These labels bear symbols that re-

mind you of the precautions to be

taken as regards that particular com-

ponent.

THE LANCIA CODE
SYSTEM

To further protect your car from at-

tempted theft, it has been fitted with

an electronic engine immobiliser sys-

tem. This system is automatically ac-

tivated when the ignition key is re-

moved.

An electronic device, in fact, is fitted

in each ignition key grip. The device

transmits a radio-frequency signal

when the engine is started through a

special aerial built into the ignition

switch. The modulate signal, which

changes each time the engine is

started, is the password by means of

which the control unit recognises the

key and enables to start the engine.

fig. 4

L0C0004m

The plate summarising the symbols

used can be found under the bonnet

fig. 4.

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OPERATION

Each time the car is started turning

the ignition key to MAR, the Lancia

CODE system control unit sends a

recognition code to the engine control

unit to deactivate the inhibitor.

The code is sent only if the Lancia

CODE system control unit has recog-

nised the code transmitted from the

key.

Each time the ignition key is turned

to the STOP position, the Lancia

CODE system deactivates the func-

tions of the engine electronic control

unit.

At starting, if the code has not been

recognised correctly, the warning light

Y

will come on.

In this case, the key should be moved

to the STOP position and then back

to MAR; if the lock continues, possi-

bly try again with the other key pro-

vided with the car. If it is still not pos-

sible to start the car apply to Lancia

Dealership.

IMPORTANT Every key has its own

code, which must be memorised by

the system control unit. To memorise

new keys, up to a maximum of eight,

apply to Lancia Dealership.

Warning light 

Y

coming

on when driving
❒ If the warning light 

Y

lights up,

this means that the system is run-

ning a self-test (e.g. due to a volt-

age drop).

❒ If the warning light 

Y

stays on

apply to Lancia Dealership.

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THE KEYS

CODE CARD fig. 5

The car is delivered with two copies

of the key and the CODE card which

bears the following:
❒ the electronic code A;
❒ the mechanical key code B to be

given to the Lancia Dealership

when ordering duplicate keys.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure per-

fect efficiency of the electronic devices

contained inside the keys, they should

never be exposed to direct sunlight.

All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over
to the new owner when sell-
ing the car.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 6

The metal insert A of the key is fixed.

The key operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the driver’s door.

fig. 5

L0C0267m

fig. 6

L0C4005m

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To refit the metal insert into the key

grip, keep button B pressed and turn

the metal insert in the direction shown

by the arrow until hearing the click as

it locks into place. Then release but-

ton B.

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 7 

The key is fitted with metal insert A

and operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door lock.
Button B operates the power-assisted

opening of metal insert.

To refit the metal insert into the key

grip, keep button B pressed and turn the

metal insert in the direction shown by

the arrow until hearing the click as it

locks into place. Then release button B.

Button

Ë

for unlocking of doors and

tailgate.

Button

Á

for locking of doors and tail-

gate.

Button

R

for remote opening of the

boot.

Button B should only be
pressed when the key is

away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched
by others, especially children, who
may inadvertently press the but-
ton.

WARNING

fig. 7

L0C4006m

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When unlocking the doors, the inter-

nal lights will come on for a preset

length of time.

IMPORTANT The remote control sys-

tem frequency can be disturbed by

significant radio transmissions outside

the car (e.g.: mobile phones, ham ra-

dio systems, etc.) that could cause re-

mote control malfunctioning.

Opening the doors and the
tailgate

Press briefly button 

Ë

: for opening of

the doors, tailgate, timed switching on

of passenger’s compartment lights

and double flashing of direction indi-

cators.

Doors will be unlocked automatically

if the fuel inertial cut-off switch comes

into operation.

IMPORTANT The remote control sys-

tem frequency can be disturbed by

significant radio transmissions outside

the car (e.g.: mobile phones, HAM ra-

dio systems, etc.) that could cause re-

mote control malfunctioning.

If the inside locking button
is pressed accidentally,
when getting out of the car
only the doors used will un-

lock whereas the tailgate will stay

locked.To realign the system, press
the lock / unlock button again.

Button B should only be
pressed when the key is

away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make
sure the key can never be touched
by others, especially children, who
may inadvertently press the but-
ton.

WARNING

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Closing the doors and the tailgate

Press briefly button 

Á

: for remote

locking of doors and tailgate, for

switching the passenger’s compart-

ment lights off and flashing once the

direction indicators.

IMPORTANT The remote control sys-

tem frequency can be disturbed by

significant radio transmissions outside

the car (e.g.: mobile phones, HAM ra-

dio systems, etc.) that could cause re-

mote control malfunctioning.

Opening the tailgate 
from the outside

The tailgate can be opened from the

outside by pressing the remote control

button

R

.

Tailgate opening will obtain double

direction indicators flashing.

IMPORTANT The remote control sys-

tem frequency can be disturbed by

significant radio transmissions outside

the car (e.g.: mobile phones, HAM ra-

dio systems, etc.) that could cause re-

mote control malfunctioning.

fig. 8

Driver’s door led indications 
fig. 8

When locking the doors, led A switch-

es on for about 3 seconds and than

starts flashing (deterrence function).

Once doors are locked, if one or more

doors or the tailgate are not closed

correctly, the led and direction indi-

cators start flashing quickly and the

command will not be performed.

L0C0050m

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Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control fig. 9

Battery replacement:
❒ press button A and move the metal

insert B to open position; 

❒ use a finely-tipped screwdriver to

turn the screw C;

❒ pull out the battery holder D and

replace the battery E making sure

that the bias is correct;

❒ re-insert the battery holder D in the

key and lock it turning the screw C.

Used batteries are harmful
to the environment. They
should be disposed of as
specified by law in the spe-

cial containers provided, or take

them to a Lancia Dealership, which
will deal with their disposal.

Request for additional remote
controls

The system can recognise up to 8 keys

with incorporated remote control.

Should a new key with remote control

be necessary, contact a Lancia Deal-

ership, taking with you the CODE

card, a personal identity document

and the car’s ownership documents.

fig. 9

L0C4007m

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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:

Door opening 

Key turning 
counterclockwise

Key turning 
counterclockwise

Pressing briefly
button

Ë

Two flashings

Turning off 
deterrence led

Boot opening 

–

–

Prolonged pressing 
(> 2 seconds) 
on button 

R

Two flashings

Deterrent led flashing

Door closing

Key turning 
clockwise

Key turning 
clockwise

Pressing briefly
button

Á

One flashing

Turned on fixed  
for approx. 3 seconds, 
followed by deterrence 
led flashing

Type of key

Key without remote control

Key with 
remote control

Direction indicators flashing
(only with key with remote 
control)

Led on driver door

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IGNITION SWITCH

The key can be turned to 3 different

positions:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be re-

moved, steering column locked.

Certain electrical devices (e.g.:

sound system, power windows…)

can work.

❒ MAR: driving position. All electri-

cal devices are powered.

❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a

safety mechanism that, in the event

the engine is not started, turns back

the ignition key to STOP before re-

peating the starting operation.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is to STOP remove the

key and turn the steering wheel until

it locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as

you turn the ignition key to MAR.

fig. 12

L0C0054m

If the ignition device is
tampered with (e.g.: at-

tempted theft), have it checked over
by a Lancia Dealership.

WARNING

When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to

prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake. If
the car is parked on uphill slope to
engage the first gear. If the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse
gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-
dren in the car.

WARNING

Never remove the ignition
key while the car is mov-

ing. The steering wheel would au-
tomatically lock as soon as you try
to turn it. This also applies when
the car is being towed.

WARNING

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INSTRUMENTS

REV. COUNTER fig. 13

Rev counter shows engine rpm.

IMPORTANT The electronic injection

control system gradually shuts off the

flow of fuel when the engine is “over-

revving” resulting in a gradual loss of

engine power.

When the engine is idling, the rev

counter may indicate a gradual or

sudden highering of the speed.

This is normal as it takes place dur-

ing normal operation, for example

when activating the climate control

system or the fan. In particular a slow

change in the speed preserves the bat-

tery charge.

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 14-15

This shows the amount of fuel left in

the fuel tank.

The reserve warning light 

K

turns on

to indicate that approx. 6/7 litres of

fuel are left in the tank (see the indi-

cations given in paragraph “At the

filling station").  

Do not travel with the fuel tank al-

most empty: the gaps in fuel delivery

could damage the catalyst.

fig. 13

0

L0C0010m

fig. 14

L0C0253m

fig. 15

L0C0254m

IMPORTANT If the needle reaches

the 0 with warning light 

K

flashing

this means that there is a failure. Con-

tact a Lancia Dealership.

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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 16
(for versions/markets, 
where provided)

This shows the temperature of the en-

gine coolant fluid and begins working

when the fluid temperature exceeds

approx. 50°C.

During the normal use of the car, the

needle should move to different posi-

tions of the scale according to the

working conditions.

SPEEDOMETER
(speed indicator) fig. 17

It indicates the car speed.

fig. 17

L0C0190m

The turning on of the warning light 

u

together with the message on the mul-

tifunction display indicates that the

coolant fluid temperature is too high;

in this case, stop the engine and con-

tact a Lancia Dealership.

If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Lan-
cia Dealership.

fig. 16

L0C0252m

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MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY 

(for versions/markets, where
provided)

The car can be provided with the

multifunction display that shows use-

ful information, according to the pre-

vious settings made, necessary when

driving.

“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 20

The standard screen shows the fol-

lowing indications:

A Data

B Symbol for possible ice on road

C External temperature

D Display of the CITY mode (if se-

lected)

E Clock (always displayed, also with

key removed and front doors

closed)

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 21

ö

To scroll the display and the re-

lated next options or to increase

the value displayed.

MODE

Brief press to open the menu

and/or to move to next

screen or to confirm the op-

tion required.

Long press to go back to the

standard screen.

õ

To scroll the display and the re-

lated previous options or to de-

crease the value displayed.

NOTE Buttons 

ö and õ activate dif-

ferent functions according to the fol-

lowing situations:

F Scheduled maintenance pro-

gramme intervals

G Headlight aiming position display

(only with dipped beam headlights

on).

H Odometer (covered km or miles)

Note When opening one of the front

doors, the display will turn on and

show for a few seconds the clock and

the km or mi covered.

fig. 20

L0C1158g

fig. 21

F0L0225m

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SETUP MENU fig. 22

The menu comprises a series of func-

tions arranged in a “circular fashion”

which can be selected through buttons

ö and õ to access the different select

operations and settings (setup) given

in the following paragraphs.

The setup menu can be activated by

pressing briefly button MODE.

Single presses on buttons 

ö or õ will

scroll the setup menu options.

Handling modes differ with each

other according to the characteristic

of the option selected. 

Headlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)

– to adjust the headlight aiming posi-

tion, with standard screen active, (re-

fer to paragraph “Headlight” in this

section).

Setup menu

– to scroll the menu options upwards

and downwards;

– to increase or decrease values dur-

ing settings.

NOTE If the car is equipped with the

Connect Nav+ system, the only func-

tions that can be adjusted/set through

the instrument panel display are the

following: “Light.”, “Speed lim.”,

“Light sensor” (where provided),

“Belt buzz..” and “Pass. bag”. The

other functions are displayed by and

can be adjusted/set through the Con-

nect Nav+ system display.

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Selecting a menu option 

– press briefly button MODE to select

the menu option to set;

– press buttons 

ö or õ (by single

presses) to select the new setting;

– press briefly button MODE to store

the new setting and to go back to the

previously selected menu option.

Press button MODE for long:

– to quit the setup menu and to save

only the settings stored yet by the user

(and confirmed by pressing briefly

button MODE).

The setup menu displaying is timed;

when quitting the menu due to timing

expiry, only settings stored yet by the

user (and confirmed by pressing

briefly button MODE) will be saved.

Selecting “Date” and “Set Clock”:

– briefly press button MODE to select

the first value to change (e.g. hours

/minutes or year / month / day);

– press buttons 

ö or õ (by single

presses) to select the new setting;

– briefly press button MODE to store

the new setting and to go to the next

setup menu option, if this is the last

one you will go back to the previously

selected option of the main menu.