Lancia YPSILON. Service Manual - part 9

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fig. 1

L0C0282m

JUMP STARTING fig. 1

If the battery is flat, it is possible to

start the engine using an auxiliary

battery with the same capacity or a

little higher than the flat one.

Proceed as follows:
❒ Connect positive terminals (+) of

the two batteries with a jump lead;

❒ With a second lead, connect the

negative terminal (–) of the auxil-

iary battery to an earthing point 

E

on the engine or the gearbox of the

car to be started;

❒ Start the engine;
❒ When the engine has been started,

remove the leads reversing the or-

der above.

If after a few attempts the engine does

not start, do not insist but contact the

nearest Lancia Dealership.

IMPORTANT Do not directly connect

the negative terminals of the two bat-

teries: any sparks may ignite the deto-

nating gas which could come out of the

battery. If the auxiliary battery is in-

stalled on another car, avoid metal parts

touching accidentally between this car

and the one with the flat battery.

ENGINE STARTING

EMERGENCY START-UP

If the Lancia CODE system fails to

deactivate engine immobilising system

the warning lights 

Y

and

U

stay

on and the engine cannot be started.

Apply to Lancia Dealership.

Never use a battery charger
to start the engine as this
could damage the electronic
systems of your vehicle,

particularly the ignition and fuel
supply control units.

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BUMP STARTING

Never bump start the engine (by

pushing, towing or coasting down-

hill). This could cause fuel to flow into

the catalytic converter and damage it

beyond repair.

IMPORTANT Remember that the ser-

vobrake and electrical power steering

system are not operating until the en-

gine is started, a greater effort will

therefore be required to press the

brake pedal or turn the steering

wheel.

This starting procedure
must be carried out by

qualified personnel because incor-
rect operations may cause electri-
cal discharge of considerable in-
tensity. The liquid contained in the
battery is poisonous an corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and
lighted cigarettes away from the
battery and do not cause sparks.

WARNING

QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT - 
FIX&GO automatic

(for versions/markets, 
where provided)

The quick tyre repair kit Fix&Go au-

tomatic is placed in the boot.

The kit includes:
❒ bottle A-fig. 2 containing sealer

and fitted with:

– filling pipe B-fig. 2;

– sticker C-fig. 2 bearing the no-

tice “max. 80 km/h”, to be

placed in a position visible to the

driver (on the instrument panel)

after fixing the tyre;

❒ instruction brochure, to be used for

prompt and proper use of the quick

repair kit and to be then handed to

the personnel charged with han-

dling the treated tyre;

Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel

charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.

WARNING

fig. 2

L0C0236m

fig. 3

L0C0237m

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❒ compressor D-fig. 2 including

gauge and connections;

❒ a pair of protection gloves located

in the side space of the compressor;

❒ adapters for inflating different ele-

ments.

In the kit container (placed in the

boot under the carpet) are also housed

the screwdriver and the tow hitch.

IMPORTANT Do not use the quick

repairing kit if the tyre is damaged

due to driving with the wheel flat-

tened.

Holes and damages on the
tyre side walls cannot be

repaired. Do not use the quick tyre
repair kit if damaging is due to
running with flat tyre.

WARNING

IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:

The sealing fluid of the quick tyre re-

pair kit is effective with external tem-

peratures between –20°C and +50°C. 

The sealing fluid has limited life.

In the event of a puncture

caused by foreign bodies, it
is possible to repair tyres
showing damages on the

track or shoulder up to max 4 mm
diameter.

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Repairs are not possible in
case of damages on the

wheel rim (bad groove distortion
causing air loss). Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails)
from the tyre.

WARNING

The compressor shall not
be operated for more than

20 minutes. Risk of overheating!.
Tyres repaired with the quick tyre
repair kit shall be used temporar-
ily only.

WARNING

INFLATING PROCEDURE
❒ Pull up the handbrake. Loosen tyre

inflation valve cap, take out the

filler hose A-fig. 4 and screw the

ring nut B on the tyre valve;

Put on the protection
gloves provided together

with quick tyre repair kit.

WARNING

Replace the cylinder if
sealer has run out. Do not
throw away the cylinder
and the sealing fluid. Have

the sealing fluid and the cylinder
disposed of in compliance with na-
tional and local regulations.

fig. 4

L0C0238m

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❒ make sure the compressor switch

D-fig. 5 is set to 0 (off), start the

engine and fit plug A-fig. 6 into the

nearest current outlet and then turn

on the compressor by setting switch

D-fig. 5 to I (on). Inflate the tyre

to the pressure specified in para-

graph “Inflation pressure” in sec-

tion “Technical Specifications”.

Check tyre pressure on gauge F-

fig. 5 with compressor off to obtain

precise reading; 

❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossi-

ble to reach at least 1.5 bar, disen-

gage compressor from valve and

current outlet, then move the car

forth for approx. ten metres in or-

der to distribute the sealing fluid

inside the tyre evenly, then repeat

the inflation operation;

The cylinder contains eth-
ylene glycol. The cylinder

contains latex: it can cause aller-
gic reactions. It is harmful if in-
gested or inhaled and irritant for
the eyes and in case of contact. In
case of contact rinse immediately
with water and take off contami-
nated clothes. If swallowed, do not
induce vomit, rinse out the mouth,
drink a lot of water and call the
doctor immediately. Keep away
from children. This product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not
inhale vapours. Call the doctor im-
mediately in case of allergic reac-
tions. Keep the cylinder in the
space provided for the purpose and
far from heat. The sealing fluid
has limited life.

WARNING

❒ if after this operation it is still im-

possible after 5 minutes to reach at

least 1.8 bar, do not start driving

since the tyre is excessively dam-

aged and the quick tyre repair kit

cannot guarantee suitable sealing,

contact Lancia Dealership;

fig. 5

L0C0239m

fig. 6

L0C0240m

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Apply the sticker in a vis-
ible position for the driver

to indicate that the tyre has been
treated with the quick tyre repair
kit. Drive carefully especially
when cornering. Do not exceed 80
km/h. Avoid heavy braking and
accelerating.

WARNING

If the pressure falls below
1.8 bars, do not drive any

further: the quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic cannot guaran-
tee proper hold because the tyre is
too much damaged. Contact Lan-
cia Dealership.

WARNING

❒ if reaching the tyre pressure speci-

fied in paragraph “Inflation pres-

sure” in section “Technical Speci-

fications”, start driving immedi-

ately;

❒ after driving for about 10 minutes

stop and check again the tyre pres-

sure; pull up the handbrake;

❒ if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read,

restore proper pressure (with en-

gine running and handbrake on)

and restart;

❒ drive with the utmost care to the

nearest Lancia Dealership.

FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY

The compressor can be also used just

for restoring pressure. Disconnect the

quick connection and connect it di-

rectly to the tyre valve; in this way the

cylinder is not connected to compres-

sor and the sealing fluid will not flow

into the tyre. 

fig. 7

L0C0241m

fig. 8

L0C0242m

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The space-saver spare
wheel (for versions/ mar-

kets, where provided) is specific to
your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the spare wheel of
other models on your car. The
space-saver spare wheel shall only
be used in an emergency. It shall
only be used for the distance nec-
essary to reach a service point and
the car speed shall not exceed 80
km/h. The spare wheel has an or-
ange sticker that summarises the
main cautions for use and limita-
tions. The sticker should never be
removed or covered. Never fit a
wheel cap on a space-saver spare
wheel. The sticker gives the fol-
lowing information in four lan-
guages: caution! for temporary use
only! 80 km/h max! replace by
normal wheel as soon as possible.
do not cover this label in use.

WARNING

IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Wheel changing and correct use of the

jack and space-saver spare wheel call

for some precautions as listed below.

Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in com-

pliance with local regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on
board should leave the car, espe-
cially if it is heavily laden. Pas-
sengers should stay away from on-
coming traffic while the wheel is
being changed. If parked on a slope
or rough surface, chock the wheels
with wedges or other suitable de-
vices to prevent the car from
rolling.

WARNING

CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE

To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-

lows:
❒ disconnect connection A-fig. 9;

❒ turn counter-clockwise the cylinder

to replace and raise it;

❒ fit the new cylinder and turn it

clockwise;

❒ connect connection A-fig. 9 to the

cylinder and fit the transparent

tube B-fig. 9 into the proper space.

It is of vital importance to
communicate that the tyre

has been repaired using the quick
tyre repair kit. Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel charged
with treating the tyre repaired with
the kit.

WARNING

fig. 9

L0C0243m

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When driving with a
space-saver spare wheel

fitted, the driving performance of
the car changes. Avoid accelerat-
ing or braking sharply, abrupt
turns or fast cornerings. The life of
the spare wheel is approx. 3000
Km, after this distance it should be
replaced with another of the same
type. Never attempt to fit a con-
ventional tyre on a rim designed
for use as a space-saver spare
wheel. Have the punctured wheel
repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Two or more space-saver
spare wheels should never be used
together. Do not grease the threads
of bolts before installing them: they
might slip out. 

WARNING

The jack shall only be
used for changing wheels

on the car with which it is provided
or on cars of the same model. It
must not be used for other purposes
such as for instance raising cars of
other models. In no case should it
be used for repairs under the car.
Incorrect positioning of the jack
may cause the jacked vehicle to
fall. Do not use the jack for higher
capacities than stated on its label.
Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver spare wheel. So, if a
front (drive) wheel is punctured
and chains are needed, a rear
wheel should be fitted to the front
of the vehicle and the spare wheel
should be fitted to the rear. This
way with two normal drive wheels,
snow chains can be fitted to them
to solve an emergency.

WARNING

Fasten the wheel cap cor-
rectly to prevent the wheel

from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflation valve.
Never place tools between the rim
and tyre. Check and restore, if re-
quired, the pressure of tyres and
spare wheel to the values given in
the “Technical specifications” sec-
tion.

WARNING

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❒ Turn the engine off and pull up the

handbrake;

❒ Engage first gear or reverse;
❒ Lift the luggage compartment panel

mat;

❒ Loosen the clamping device A-

fig. 10;

❒ Take out the tool container B-fig. 10

and take it near to the wheel to be

changed;

❒ Take the spare wheel C-fig. 10;
❒ Remove the wheel cap (only for

versions fitted with spring wheel

cap);

❒ Using the wrench provided E-

fig. 11 loosen the fastening bolts by

about one turn; if the car is fitted

with alloy rims, shake the car to fa-

cilitate removing the rim from the

wheel hub;

fig. 10

L0C0114m

Please note:
❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired: in the

event of a fault it must be replaced

by another original one;

❒ no tool other than its cranking de-

vice may be fitted on the jack.

To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒ Stop the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic

where you can change the wheel

safely. The ground should be flat

and adequately firm;

fig. 11

L0C0248m

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❒ Work the jack crank F-fig. 12 to

extend it until the groove G-fig. 12

on the upper part of the jack is 

correctly inserted on the lower profile

H-fig. 12 of the body in point 

I-fig. 12 (at approx. 72 cm from the

front wheel centre or 75 cm from rear

wheel centre);

❒ Warn anybody nearby that the car is

about to be lifted. They must stay

clear and not touch the vehicle until

it is back on the ground;

❒ Fit the handle L-fig. 12 to operate

the jack and raise the car until the

wheel is a few centimetres from the

ground;

❒ Remove the wheel cap after loosen-

ing the relevant three bolts, then

loosen the fourth bolt and remove the

wheel (only for versions fitted with

wheel cap secured by bolts).

❒ Make sure the surfaces of the space-

saver spare wheel that come into con-

tact with the hub are clean and free

from any impurities which could

cause wheel bolts loosening;

❒ Install the spare wheel matching

the holes M-fig. 13 with the corre-

sponding pins N-fig. 13;

❒ Using the wrench provided, fully

tighten the four fastening bolts;

❒ Work the jack handle L-fig. 12 to

lower the car and remove the jack;

fig. 12

L0C0117m

fig. 13

L0C0118m

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fig. 14

L0C0119m

❒ Using the wrench provided, tighten

up the wheel bolts in a criss-cross

fashion following the sequence shown

fig. 14.

REFITTING THE STANDARD
WHEEL

Following the procedure described

previously, raise the car and remove

the spare wheel.

For versions with steel rim

Proceed as follows:
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces be-

tween standard wheel and hub are

clean so that the fastening bolts will

not come loose;

❒ Refit the standard wheel putting

the first bolt for two threads into

the hole set near the inflation valve;

❒ Refit the wheel cap matching the

symbol

C

(on the wheel cap) with

the inflation valve, then fit the

other three bolts;

❒ Using the wrench provided, tighten

the fastening bolts;

❒ Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ Using the wrench provided, fully

tighten the bolts in the sequence

shown previously for the spare

wheel.

IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting may

cause the wheel cap to come off when

the car is travelling.

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For versions with alloy rims
❒ Make sure that hub contact sur-

faces are clean;

❒ Refit the standard wheel fitting it

on the pins, refit the fastening bolts

and tighten them using the wrench

provided;

❒ Lower the car and remove the jack;

❒ Using the wrench provided, fully

tighten the bolts in the sequence

shown previously for the spare

wheel (see the figure).

When you have finished
❒ Stow the spare wheel C-fig. 15 in

the space provided in the boot;

❒ Insert the partially open jack into

the container B-fig. 15 and force it

slightly into its seat so that it does

not vibrate when the car is moving;

❒ Put the tools back into their places

in the container;

❒ Stow the container complete with

tools on the spare wheel and secure

everything with the clamping de-

vice A-fig. 15;

❒ Correctly reposition the boot stiff

cover.

WHEN NEEDING
TO CHANGE A
BULB

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ When a light is not working, check

that the corresponding fuse is intact

before changing a bulb. For the loca-

tion of fuses, refer to the paragraph

“If a fuse blows” in this chapter.

❒ Before changing a bulb check the

contacts for oxidation;

❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-

ers of the same type and power;

❒ Always check the height of the head-

light beam after changing a bulb.

fig. 15

L0C0114m

Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only the
metallic part. If the trans-
parent bulb is touched with

the fingers, its lighting intensity is
reduced and life of the bulb may be
compromised. If touched acciden-

tally, rub the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and leave it
to dry.

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TYPES OF BULBS fig. 16

Various types of bulbs are fitted to

your car:

A

All glass bulbs: these are

pressed on. Pull to remove.

B

Bayonet type bulbs: press the

bulb, turn counterclockwise to

remove this type of bulb from its

holder.

C

Tubular bulbs: free them from

their contacts to remove.

D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove, free

it from the clip on its housing.

fig. 16

L0C0145m

Alterations or repairs to
the electric system not car-

ried out correctly and without tak-
ing into account of the system spec-
ifications may cause failures and
the risk of fire.

WARNING

Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas, in the

case of breakage they may burst.

WARNING

IMPORTANT When the weather is

cold or damp or after hard rain or af-

ter washing, the area of headlamps or

rear lights, may steam up and/or form

drops of condensation on the inside.

This is a natural phenomenon due to

the difference in temperature and hu-

midity between the inside and the

outside of the glass which does not in-

dicate a fault and does not compro-

mise the normal operation of lighting

devices. The mist disappears quickly

turning the lights on, starting from

the centre of the diffuser, extending

progressively towards the edges.

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Bulbs

Ref. figure

Type

Power

Main beam headlights

D

H3

55W

Dipped beam headlights 

D

H7LL

55W

Front side lights 

A

W5WLL

5W

Front fog lights (for versions/markets, where provided)

E

H1

55W

Front direction indicators 

B

PY21W

21W

Side direction indicators 

A

WY5W

5W

Rear direction indicators 

B

P21W

21W

Taillights

B

P21/5W

21W

Brake lights  

B

P21/5W

21W

Third stop (additional brake light) 

A

W2,3W

2,3W

Reversing light 

B

P21W

21W

Rear fog light 

B

P21W

21W

Number plate light

C

C5W

5W

Ceiling light 

A

W5W 

10W/20W

Boot light 

A

W5W

5W

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IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT

For the type of bulb and power rat-

ing, see “When needing to change a

bulb”.

FRONT LIGHT UNITS

The front light units contain the side/

taillights, dipped beam, main beam

and direction indicator bulbs.

To change the bulbs of the side/ tail-

lights, dipped beams, main beams

and direction indicators it is necessary

to remove the cover.

The bulbs are arranged inside the

light unit fig. 18 as follows:

C Direction indicators

D Main beam headlights

E Sidelights

F Dipped beam headlights 

Once replacement is over, refit the

cover pressing it in the middle until

hearing the locking click. Then, check

for proper locking into place.

IMPORTANT To open the left-hand

bulb holder cover (running direction)

to replace the bulb, remove first of all

the engine compartment fuse box

cover B-fig. 19.

fig. 18

L0C0264m

fig. 19

L0C0125m

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DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
fig. 20-21

To change the bulb, proceed as fol-

lows:
❒ remove the protective cover releas-

ing the relevant catch;

❒ turn the bulb holder A counter-

clockwise and remove it;

❒ release the two tabs B from the

catches, remove bulb C and replace it;

❒ refit the bulb holder A into its seat

and turn it clockwise;

❒ once replacement is over, refit the

cover pressing it in the middle un-

til hearing the locking click. Then,

check for proper locking into place.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS 
fig. 22

To change the bulb, proceed as fol-

lows:
❒ remove the protective cover releas-

ing the relevant catch;

❒ release the bulb holder catch A;
❒ disconnect the electric connector B;
❒ remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒ fit the new bulb, making the tabs

of the metallic part coincide with

the grooves on the reflector, recon-

nect the electrical connector B then

hook the bulb holder catch A;

❒ once replacement is over, refit the

cover pressing it in the middle un-

til hearing the locking click. Then,

check for proper locking into place.

fig. 21

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fig. 22

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fig. 20

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