Lancia Ypsilon 2001 User Manual

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Congratulations and thank you for choosing LANCIA.

We have written this handbook to help you appreciate all the fine qualities of your car.

You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.

You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of the car to help you derive the maximum from your LANCIA’s technological features. You will also discover all its special features and find very valuable information for your car's care, maintenance, driving safety and running which will help you keep your car in tip-top condition for a long time to come.

The enclosed LANCIA Warranty Booklet lists the services you have acquired and contains details on the following:

• the Warranty Certificate with the terms and conditions for maintaining it

• the range of additional services available to LANCIA Owners.

We are sure that these instruments will help you easily attune to and appreciate both your new car and the LANCIA team that will be on hand to provide you with any assistance you may require.

Best regards and have a good trip.

This Owner Handbook describes all the Lancia Y versions. As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

TRAVELLING SAFELY AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Safety and respect for the environment are the guidelines that inspired the Lancia Y’s design from the drawing board onwards.

This concept has meant that the Lancia Y has been able to face and pass the strictest safety tests. So much so that, from this point of view, the car is the best in its class and has already incorporated features that will become compulsory in the years to come.

Ongoing research into new and effective features to help safeguard the environment makes the Lancia Y a car to imitate for this reason as well.

All versions are in fact equipped with environmental protection devices that reduce harmful exhaust fumes in compliance with the limits provided for by current legislation.

What’s more, it is totally recyclable. It has been designed to ensure a correct ecological treatment and recycling of all its component materials at the end of its life. When the time comes for your Lancia Y to be scrapped your LANCIA Dealership is committed to helping you to ensure that it is totally recycled. Nature benefits in two ways: nothing is wasted or thrown away and there is a correspondingly smaller need for new raw materials.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

The design and production of the Lancia Y has eliminated the use of a whole series of polluting materials and led to the perfection of devices that can reduce or considerably curtail harmful influences on the environment. The Lancia Y is consequently ready to travel well ahead of the most stringent international pollution control standards.

USE OF MATERIALS THAT DO NOT HARM THE ENVIRONMENT

None of the car’s components contain asbestos. Padding and the air conditioning system do not contain CFC’s (Chlorofluorocarbides), gases considered responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer. None of the colourings and anti-corrosion coatings of the nuts and bolts contain air- or water-table-polluting cadmium or chromates, but environmentally-friendly substances.

DEVICES FOR REDUCING ENGINE EMISSIONS

Three-way catalytic converter (catalytic exhaust pipe)

Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and unburnt hydrocarbons are the main harmful components in exhaust gases.

The catalytic exhaust pipe and the devices connected to it are a “miniature laboratory” where a very high percentage of these components are converted into harmless substances.

This conversion is aided by minute particles of precious metals on the ceramic core enclosed in the stainless-steel container.

Lambda sensors

All are fitted with these devices. They ensure that air and fuel are constantly mixed in the correct proportion. This is a fundamental condition for proper engine and catalytic converter operation.

Evaporation control systems

As it is impossible to stop the build-up of petrol fumes even when the engine is not running, the system traps them in a special container holding active carbon. They are sucked in from here and burnt while the engine is running.

THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY

The signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the handbook where, more than elsewhere, you should stop for a minute and read carefully.

As you can see, each sign has a different symbol to make it immediately clear and easy to identify the subjects in the different areas:

Personal safety.

Important. Total or partial failure to follow these instructions can place driver, passengers or others in serious danger.

Environmental protection.

This shows you the correct procedures to follow to ensure the car will not harm the environment.

The car’s well-being.

Important. Total or partial failure to follow these instructions will result in the risk of serious damage to the car and sometimes invalidates the warranty as well.

SYMBOLS

DANGER SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of the components of your Lancia Y. These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component.

A list of the symbols to be found on your Lancia Y is given below with the name of the component to which it relates at the side of it.

These symbols are divided into the following four categories: danger, prohibition, warning and obligation.

Battery

Corrosive fluid.

Battery

Explosion.

Fan

May cut in automatically

when the engine is off.

Expansion tank

Do not remove the cap

when the engine is hot.

Coil

High voltage.

PROHIBITION SYMBOLS

Belts and pulleys

Moving parts; keep limbs

and clothing away.

Climate control tubing

Do not disconnect - Air

conditioning tubing - Gas

under pressure.

Battery

Keep away from naked

flames.

Battery

Keep children away.

Heat shields

Do not touch.

Passenger’s airbag

Do not install child safety

seats on the front passenger

seat.

Jack

Do not use for carrying

out repairs.

WARNING SYMBOLS OBLIGATION SYMBOLS

Power steering

Do not exceed the maxi-

mum fluid level in the reservoir. Use only the fluid specified in the section “Capacities”.

Brake circuit

Do not exceed the maxi-

mum fluid level in the reservoir. Use only the fluid specified in the section “Capacities”.

Engine

Use only the lubricant

specified in the section “Capacities”.

ties”.

MAX 700 kg.

Windscreen wiper

Use only the fluid speci-

fied in the section “Capaci-

Jack

Maximum lifting

load.

Battery

Protect your eyes.

Battery

See the Owner Handbook.

CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

DRIVING YOUR CAR

IN AN EMERGENCY

CAR MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

INDEX

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

You are recommended to read this chapter sit-

ting comfortably in your new Lancia Y. In this way you will be able to identify the parts described immediate and see for yourself what you have just read.

In short, you will increase your knowledge of your Lancia Y with its controls and other devices. Later, when you start the engine and join the traffic you will make a host of other pleasant discoveries.

DASHBOARD ................................................. 11

THE LANCIA CODE SYSTEM ....................... 13

IGNITION SWITCH ........................................ 16

INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS ............................... 17

SEAT BELTS .................................................. 21

TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY .......... 26

INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 29

INSTRUMENTS ............................................. 31

WARNING LIGHTS ........................................ 34

HEATING AND VENTILATION ..................... 37

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM....................... 40

STEERING COLUMN STALKS ...................... 41

CONTROLS .................................................... 43

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ................................ 45

SUNROOF ...................................................... 48

DOORS ........................................................... 49

BOOT ............................................................. 51

BONNET ........................................................ 53

SKI AND ROOF RACKS ................................. 55

HEADLIGHTS ............................................... 55

ABS ................................................................ 56

FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS .......................... 58

EOBD SYSTEM ............................................... 63

SOUND SYSTEM ........................................... 64

RADIO-NAVIGATION SYSTEM ..................... 65

CELLULAR PHONE SETUP........................... 66

FUEL TANK CAP............................................ 67

DASHBOARD

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

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1. Fixed air vents for side windows - 2. Left-hand stalk (direction indicators/headlamps) - 3. Airbag - 4. Right-hand stalk (windscreen wiper/rear window wiper) - 5. Instrument panel - 6. Button panel with climate control button - 7. Radio-navigator or sound system - 8. Front window demisting - 9. Passenger side airbag - 10. Speaker housing (tweeter) - 11. Side air vent - 12. Glove compartment - 13. Air distribution knob - 14. Air recirculation slider - 15. Fan knob - 16. Air temperature adjustment knob -

17. Ignition switch - 18. Steering wheel adjustment lever - 19. Bonnet release lever - 20. Horn - 21. Object tray/Fusebox.

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

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1. Fixed air vents for side windows - 2. Left-hand stalk (direction indicators/headlamps) - 3. Airbag - 4. Right-hand stalk (windscreen wiper/rear window wiper) - 5. Instrument panel - 6. Button panel - 7. Sound system housing - 8. Front window demisting - 9. Speaker housing (tweeter) - 10. Side air vent - 11. Glove compartment - 12. Air distribution knob - 13. Air recirculation slider - 14. Fan knob - 15. Air temperature adjustment knob - 16. Ignition switch - 17. Steering wheel adjustment lever - 18. Bonnet release lever - 19. Horn - 20. Object tray/Fusebox.

THE LANCIA CODE SYSTEM

To further protect your car from attempted theft, it has been fitted with an electronic engine immobiliser system called “Lancia CODE”, which is currently considered the most effective way of protecting your car against theft. This system is automatically

activated each time the engine is switched off. Each ignition key, in

fact, contains an electronic device which modulates a radio-frequency signal emitted by a special aerial during ignition. The modulated signal is a “password” with which the control unit recognises the key. Engine ignition is enabled only if the key is recognised by the system.

THE KEYS

Three types of key (fig. 1) are sup-

plied with the car.

The car is always supplied with a single A key and B or C keys depending on the version:

– version without remote control, two B keys;

– versions with door lock/unlock remote control, one B key and one C key;

Key A, with a burgundy grip, is the “master” key. Only one of these keys is provided, and it is used to store the codes of new keys replacing ones that have been lost or damaged, or when storing duplicate key codes. Given its importance, it should be kept in a safe place (not in the car) and only be used when absolutely necessary.

No repairs can be carried out on the Lancia CODE system or the en-

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gine control unit if this key is lost.

Key B, with a black grip, is the key

that is to be used normally. It will:

– start the engine

– unlock/lock the doors

– unlock/lock the boot

– unlock/lock the fuel tank cap.

– deactivate the passenger airbag.

Key C, (which may be supplied as an alternative to the B key), has the same functions as key B, plus the remote control function for the door lock/unlock system.

The key is supplied together with the CODE card (fig. 2) which bears:

D - the electronic code to be used for emergency starting (see “In an emergency”);

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fig. 1

fig. 2

E - the mechanical key code to be given to the LANCIA Dealership when ordering duplicate keys;

F - the spaces for stickers bearing the code of any remote controls provided.

The code numbers on the CODE card and the key with the burgundy grip must be kept in a safe place.

You should keep the electronic code written on the CODE card with you at all times in case it is necessary to start the car using the emergency procedure.

OPERATION

Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP or PARK, the protection system will immobilise the engine.

When the key is turned to MAR at

engine startup:

1) If the code is recognised, the

warning lamp ¢ on the instrument panel will flash briefly; this means that the protection system has recognised the key code and disabled the engine immobiliser; turn the key to

AVV to start.

2) If the code is not recognised, the

warning lamp ¢ and the warning lamp will remain lit. Should this

happen, turn the key back to STOP and then to MAR; if the engine remains immobilised, try using the other keys supplied with the car.

If you are still unable to start the engine, use the emergency starting procedure (see “In an emergency”), and take your car immediately to the nearest LANCIA Dealership.

When travelling with the ignition key on MAR:

1) If the warning lamp ¢ lights up

while the car is moving, it means that the system is running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage drop).

The first time you stop you can test

the system: turn the ignition key to

STOP to switch off the engine then to MAR again. Warning lamp ¢ will

switch on and should switch off again after about 1 second.

If the warning light remains on, repeat the previous operations again leaving the key at STOP for more than 30 seconds. If the fault persists, contact a LANCIA Dealership.

2) If the warning lamp ¢ flashes it

means that the car is not protected by the immobiliser. Contact your LAN- CIA Dealership immediately and get them to store the codes of all the keys in the memory.

IMPORTANT The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is subjected to sharp knocks.

IMPORTANT Each key given with the car has its own code, different from all the others, which must be stored in the memory of the system’s control unit.

DUPLICATE KEYS

If you ask for extra keys, remember that all the keys, both the new ones and those you already possess, must be stored in the memory (up to a maximum of 7). Go directly to your nearest LANCIA Dealership, taking with you the burgundy “master” key, all the keys in your possession and the CODE card. The LANCIA Dealer- ship may ask you to demonstrate that you own the car.

The codes of any keys that are not available when the new storage procedure is carried out will be deleted from the memory to prevent any lost keys being used to start the car.

The burgundy key, plus all the other keys, and the CODE card must be

handed over to the new owner when selling the car.

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK REMOTE CONTROL (fig. 3)

The remote control is built into the ignition key. It consists of a button C and a LED D. The button operates the control and the LED flashes while the transmitter is sending the code to the receiver.

This a radio-frequency remote control and must be used close to the car.

Ministerial homologation

With respect to the legislation in force in each country on the use of radio frequencies:

– the market specific homologation codes are given in the chapter “Accessory installation”;

– the homologation code is printed on the ignition key-remote control for the markets which require it.

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fig. 3

CHANGING THE BATTERIES (fig. 4)

Change the remote control batteries when the LED on the remote control flashes once only when pressed. Change the batterie with a similar type as follows: open the plastic covers; insert the new batterie respecting the polarity shown; close the plastic covers.

Used batteries are an environmental hazard. Dispose of them in appropri-

ate containers as prescribed by the law. Alternatively, take the batteries to a LANCIA Dealership who will dispose of them correctly.

IGNITION SWITCH

The key can turn through four posi-

tions (fig. 5):

– STOP: engine off, key can be re- moved and the steering column is locked. Some electrical devices can be used (e.g. sound system, central door lock, etc.).

– MAR: drive position. All electrical devices can be used.

– AVV: to start the engine.

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– PARK: engine off, parking lights lit, key can be removed, steering column locked. Press button A to turn the key to PARK.

If the ignition switch has been tampered with (e.g. someone has tried to steal

your car), get a LANCIA Dealership to make sure it is still functioning properly before you start driving again.

Always remove the key when leaving the car so that the controls cannot be

accidentally activated. Engage the handbrake, and if the car is facing uphill engage the first gear too. With the car facing downhill en-

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gage the reverse gear. Never leave children alone in the car.

fig. 4

fig. 5

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

To set: remove the ignition key from

the STOP or PARK position, and turn the steering wheel until it locks.

To release: move the steering wheel

slightly as you turn the ignition key to

MAR.

Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel

would automatically lock as soon as you tried to turn it. This also applies when the car is being towed.

INDIVIDUAL SETTINGS

Adjustments must be made only when the car is stationary.

FRONT SEATS

Moving the seat backwards or forwards

Lift the lever A (fig. 6) and push the seat forwards or backwards. You are in the correct position for driving when your hands are resting on the steering wheel rim and your arms are slightly bent.

Once you have released the lever, check that the seat is firmly locked in the

runners by trying to move it back and forth. Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the seat moving suddenly and dangerously.

Height adjustment

Pull out telescopic lever B (fig. 6);

raise or lower it as required.

IMPORTANT The adjustment must only be made with someone sitting in the seat.

Adjusting the reclining seat back

Turn knob C (fig. 6).

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fig. 6

Lumbar support adjustment

This adjustment gives better back

support.

To adjust, turn knob D (fig. 7).

HEAD RESTRAINTS (fig. 8) The rear head restraints (fig. 9) can

be removed to fold the seat back:

Remember: head restraints should be adjusted to support the back of your

head and not your neck. Only if they are in this position will they

– press tabs A and remove the head

restraint.

To refit, fit it in the holes until you

hear a click.

be able to provide effective protection in the event of a rear-end shunt.

The height of the front head restraints can be adjusted to ensure that the person’s head rests on it correctly.

fig. 7

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fig. 8

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fig. 9

ACCESS TO THE BACK SEATS (fig. 10)

You can easily get into the back

seats from either side.

Pull handle A up to fold the seat back down and slide the seat forwards (only for the passenger seat).

A recovery device with memory makes it possible to automatically return the passenger seat to the position it was in previously. Always ensure the seat is locked properly in its runners by trying to move it back and forth.

STEERING WHEEL (fig. 11)

The wheel must only be adjusted while the car is stationary.

To adjust the height of the steering

wheel:

1) Move lever A to position 1.

2) Adjust the steering wheel.

3) Return the lever to position 2 to

lock the wheel in place again.

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 system.

DRIVING MIRROR (fig. 12)

This mirror is adjustable. Move lever A to shift the mirror to the following positions:

1) normal position;

2) anti-dazzle position.

The mirror is also fitted with a safety device that releases the mirror in the event of impact.

fig. 10

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fig. 11

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fig. 12

DOOR MIRRORS

Hand-adjustable (fig. 13)

Turn knob A inside the car.

Electrically-adjustable (fig. 14)

The mirrors can only be adjusted electrically when the ignition key is at MAR.

All you need to do is press any of the four directions on switch A to perform this operation.

Use switch B to select the mirror (right or left) you want to adjust.

Electrically folding mirrors have an electrical device for demisting the mirrors that comes on automatically when you turn on the rear window heater.

If the mirror makes it difficult to get through narrow gaps, fold it from po-

sition 1 to position 2 (fig. 15).

When driving the mirrors should always be in extended position 1.

The external curved rear view mirrors slightly alter the perception of distance.

fig. 13

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fig. 14

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fig. 15

SEAT BELTS

HOW TO USE THE SEAT BELTS (for the front and back side seats) (fig. 16)

Pull the seat belt out gently; if the belt jams, let it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out again without jerking.

To fasten the seat belts, take the tongue of fastener A and push it into buckle B until you hear it click.

The lower part of the front seat belts slides on a bar to make it easier for you to get hold of the belt when putting it on.

Press button C to unfasten the belts. Guide the belt with your hand as it rewinds to prevent it twisting.

The belt unwinds from the reel and automatically adjusts to fit the passenger’s body, allowing him or her to move in complete freedom. When the car is parked on a slope the reel may lock. This is quite normal.

The reel mechanism also prevents the webbing coming out when it is jerked or if the car brakes sharply, is in a collision or when taking bends at high speed.

For maximum safety,

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and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and hips.

keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it

ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT (fig. 17)

Make the height adjustment when the car is stationary.

Always adjust the height of the seat belt to fit the person wearing it. This could greatly reduce the risk of injury in the case of collision.

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fig. 16

fig. 17

The belt is adjusted properly when the webbing passes approximately halfway between the edge of the shoulder and the neck.

The seat belt can be adjusted to one of four different heights.

To lift the belt

Lift loop B (fig. 17) to the required position.

To lower the belt

Press knob A (fig. 17) and move loop B down to the position required.

After you have made the adjustment, always make sure the slider the loop is

attached to catches firmly in one of the fixed positions and cannot move. To check this, release the knob and push again so that it can catch into place if it is not properly latched in position.

PRETENSIONERS

The Lancia Y is fitted with pretensioners to enable the seat belts to offer even more effective protection. These devices “feel” that a violent collision is in progress, via a sensor, and call in a few inches of webbing. The pretensioner, therefore, ensures the belt is adhering perfectly to the body before it begins to stop the wearer moving forward.

When the seat belt locks, it indicates the pretensioner has been activated. The belt will not wind back even if accompanied manually.

A small amount of smoke may be noticed: this is not harmful and does not indicate the beginning of a fire.

The pretensioner needs no maintenance or lubrication. Any modification to its original features will nullify the pretensioner’s effectiveness. If water or mud accidentally get into the pretensioner as a result of floods or storms, the device must be replaced.

For maximum pretensioner protection, make sure your seat belt fits snugly to your chest and hips.

Never dismantle or tamper with pretensioner components. Any interven-

tion must be performed by skilled and qualified personnel. Always have interventions performed at a LANCIA Dealership.

The pretensioners can only be used once. After they have been activated,

have them replaced at a LANCIA Dealership.

The device was made to last 10 years from the manufacturing date shown in the specific adhesive label. The pretensioners must be changed before expiry.

Work involving knocks, vibrations or localised heating (maximum 6 hours

at over 100° C) near the pretensioner unit can cause damage or even trigger the device. Vibrations caused by uneven roads or accidentally driving over small bumps (e.g. curbs), etc., do not fall into this category. See a LANCIA Dealership if work is required on the device.

USE OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS (fig. 18)

The belts for the back seats must be

worn as shown.

To ensure the correct buckle is used, the tongues of the side seat belts will not fit into the buckle of the middle seat belt.

You should put the belt on when you are sitting upright and leaning back in your seat.

IMPORTANT The seat belt has been adjusted correctly when it fits snugly across the wearer’s hips.

Remember, in the case of a violent collision, back seat passengers not wear-

ing seat belts also represent a serious danger to the passengers in the front.

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fig. 18

USING THE REAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT (fig. 19)

To fasten the seat belt: push the

tongue of fastener A into slot B of the buckle until you hear it click.

To unfasten the seat belt: press

button C.

To adjust the seat belt: slide the webbing through adjuster D, pulling end E to shorten it and length F to lengthen it.

IMPORTANT The belt is adjusted properly when it fits closely across the hips.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT BELTS

The driver is responsible for respecting and making sure the passengers respect the local rules on the use of seat belts.

Make sure all seat belts (both front and back) are fastened at all times! You

increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision if you travel with the belts unfastened even if your car is fitted with the airbag system.

The webbing must not be twisted. The upper section must pass across the

shoulder and chest diagonally. The lower part must fit closely across the passengers’ hips and not the abdomen, to prevent them sliding forward (fig. 20). Do not use clips, fasteners, etc. to prevent the belt adhering to the passenger’s body.

fig. 19

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fig. 20

Never travel with a child sitting on a passenger’s lap with a single seat belt to

protect them both (fig. 21).

If the belt has undergone serious strain, for example following an accident, re-

place the belt with its anchorages, the anchorage screws and the pretensioner. Even if there is no visible damage, the resistance properties may have deteriorated.

SEVERE DANGER: if the car has a pas-

senger airbag, do not place the child seat on the front seat.

Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in the case of accident is much greater for them, too, if they do not have a seat belt on.

Of course, expectant mothers must position the lower part of the belt very low down so that it passes under the stomach, (fig. 22).

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE SEAT BELTS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

1) When wearing the seat belts, al-

ways ensure they are not twisted but lie flat across the chest and hips and ensure that they run easily and freely.

2) Following a serious accident, replace the belt being worn at the time, even if it does not seem damaged.

3) When cleaning the belts, wash them by hand with water and neutral soap, rinse them and let them dry in the shade. Do not use strong detergents, bleach, colouring or any other chemical substance that could weaken the fibres.

4) Do not allow the reels to get wet: they are only guaranteed to work properly if they remain dry.

fig. 21

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fig. 22

TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

For the best protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems.

This is especially relevant for children.

A child’s head, in respect to that of an adult, is larger and heavier in relation to the body. Moreover the muscular and bone structure is not fully developed. For these reasons, children require specific restraint systems, different to those required by adult passengers.

The results of research on the best child restraint systems are contained in the European Standard ECE-R44. This Standard enforces the use of restraint systems classified in four groups, (fig. 23):

Group 0 weight 0 - 10 kg

Group 1 weight 9 - 18 kg

Group 2 weight 15 - 25 kg

Group 3 weight 22 - 36 kg.

The groups partially overlap. This is because there are systems which cover more than one weight group.

All restraint systems must show homologation data and control marks on a tag securely fastened to the system and that cannot be removed.

Children weighing more than 36 kg and taller than 1.5 m are, with reference to restraint systems, considered adults and can wear normal seat belts.

We recommend using Lineaccessori LANCIA child restraint systems for each weight group as they have been specifically designed for LANCIA vehicles.

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fig. 23

We recommend sitting children on the rear seat. This is the most protected

position in the event of a crash. Never fit child restraint systems in the front passenger seat in vehicles with a passenger airbag. The inflated airbag could cause even fatal injury, regardless of the severity of the crash which triggered it off.

Children can sit in the front passenger seat in cars with passenger side airbag only if the system has been deactivated. In this case, always make sure that the amber instrument panel warning light is on to confirm that the airbag has been deactivated.

fig. 24

GROUP 0

Babies up to 10 kg are to be seated in a cot type seat facing backwards and supporting the child’s head. This ensures there is no stress on the child’s neck in sudden deceleration

The cot is secured with the seat belts as shown in (fig. 24). The child must be strapped to the carrier.

The figure is only an example for the installation. Follow the instructions

provided with the restraint system you are using.

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fig. 25

GROUP 1

Children from 9 kg are to be seated facing forward in child seats with front cushions, (fig. 25). The vehicle seat belt secures both seat and child.

The figure is only an example for the installation. Follow the instructions

provided with the restraint system you are using.

There are child restraints for Groups 0 and 1 which are fastened with the vehi-

cle seat belts by means of an attachment on the seat back. The child is then secured to the seat with specific straps. Due to their

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weight, child seats can be dangerous if they are not fitted correctly (e.g. by placing a cushion between the seat and the belts). Always follow carefully the installation instructions provided with the child restraint system you are using.

GROUP 2

Children from 15 kg can be secured directly with the vehicle seat belts. The child seat has the purpose of positioning the child correctly with respect to the seat belt so that the diagonal section crosses the child’s chest (never the child’s throat) and the horizontal section fits snugly on the child’s hips (and not on the child’s abdomen) (fig. 26).

The figure is only an example for the installation. Follow the instructions

provided with the restraint system you are using.

GROUP 3

Children from 22 kg up only require a cushion to lift them (fig. 27). The size of the child’s chest no longer requires a support to space the child’s back from the seat back.

Children taller than 1.5 m can wear seat belts like adults.

To sum up the safety precautions to follow when transporting children:

1) Child restraint systems should be

installed on the rear seat as this is the most protected area in the car in the event of a crash.

2) Children must never be seated in the front passenger seat in cars with passenger seat airbag.

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3) Always check that the amber instrument panel warning light comes on after deactivating the passenger front airbag (in model/versions where fitted).

4) Follow the instructions for fastening the specific child restraint system you are using. These must be provided by the manufacturer. Keep the child restraint system installation instructions with the vehicle documents and this handbook. Never use a second-hand child restraint system without installation instructions.

5) Always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling the webbing.

6) The child restraint system is designed for one child only. Never carry two children in one restraint system.

7) Always check the seat belts do not fit around the child’s neck.

8) While travelling do not let the child sit incorrectly or release the belts.

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9) Passengers should never carry children on their laps. No-one, however strong they may be, can hold a child in the event of a crash.

10) Replace the child restraint system after an accident.

fig. 26

fig. 27

INSTRUMENT PANEL

fig. 28

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1.2 16V MN blue VERSION

A - Fuel gauge with reserve warning

light.

C - Speedometer.

D - Engine coolant temperature

gauge with high temperature warning light.

E - Clock.

G - Odometer and trip meter.

I - Indicators and warning lights.

fig. 29

fig. 30

P4C00367

P4C00368

LS-LX VERSIONS

A - Fuel gauge with reserve warning

light.

B - Rev counter. C - Speedometer. D - Engine coolant temperature gauge

with high temperature warning light.

E - Clock. F - Outside temperature gauge. G - Odometer. H - Trip meter. I - Indicators and warning lights.

1.2 16V MN red VERSION

A - Fuel gauge with reserve warning

light.

B - Rev counter. C - Speedometer. D - Engine coolant temperature gauge

with high temperature warning light.

E - Clock. F - Outside temperature gauge. G - Odometer. H - Trip meter. I - Indicators and warning lights.

INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER (fig. 31)

fig. 31

ODOMETER AND TRIP METER

For LS-LX - 1.2 16V MMN red ver-

sions (fig. 32)

A - Odometer.

B - Trip meter.

Press “Reset” button C (fig. 36) to

reset.

For the 1.2

16V MN blue version (fig.

33), only the odometer is displayed;

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to display the trip meter, press button C (fig. 36) slightly and release.

Press button C (fig. 36) for more than 3 seconds to reset the trip odometer.

Press button C (fig. 36) again to return to the odometer display.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE (fig. 34)

If warning lamp A lights up, it means that the engine coolant is too hot.

Under normal conditions, the needle of the temperature gauge should between 1/4 and 3/4 of the scale. If it approaches the red section it means the engine is being overtaxed and you should reduce your demands on it.

IMPORTANT The gauge will point to low temperature and the excessive temperature warning light A will come on to indicate a fault in the system. Contact a LANCIA Dealership to have the system checked.

fig. 32

P4C00370

fig. 33

P4C00371

P4C00372

fig. 34

Even travelling too slowly when the outside temperature is very hot can cause the needle to approach the red sector. In this case it is better to stop and turn off the engine. After a few moments you can start the engine again and accelerate slightly.

If the situation persists even after the measures you have taken, turn off

the engine and have the car seen to at a LANCIA Dealership.

FUEL GAUGE (fig. 35)

If reserve warning light B comes on it means there are between 5 and 8 litres of fuel left in the tank.

Do not drive when the tank is nearly empty: possible changes in fuel delivery could damage the catalyser.

CLOCK

Press control A (fig. 36) to adjust the

hour.

Press control B to adjust the minutes.

Each time one of the control buttons is pressed, the hours (A) or the minutes (B) will move forwards one unit.

fig. 35

P4C00373

P4C00374

fig. 36

– (fig. 37) - 1.2 16V MMN blue version.

– (fig. 38) - LS - LX - 1.2 16V MMN

red

versions.

fig. 37

REV COUNTER (fig. 39)

If the needle is in the red zone it shows your car’s engine is overrevving. This is only acceptable for a few moments.

IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system progressively blocks the flow of fuel when the pointer goes into the red zone leading to a progressive loss of engine power.

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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE (fig. 40)

The correct temperature reading is

given when the car is travelling.

When the temperature displayed is near zero, take great care as there is

the risk of ice on the road.

fig. 38

P4C00376

fig. 39

P4C00377

P4C00378

fig. 40

WARNING LIGHTS

The warning lights will come on in

the following cases:

LOW ENGINE

engine oil falls below the normal level.

When the key is turned to MAR, the light comes on but should go out the moment the engine is started.

A delay in the light going out is only acceptable if the engine is idling.

If the engine has been taxed heavily, the light might flash when idling but should go out on accelerating slightly.

off and get in touch with a LANCIA Dealership.

OIL PRESSURE (red)

When the pressure of the

If the warning lamp v

lights up while the car is moving, switch the engine

BATTERY NOT

When there is a fault in the current generating system.

Contact a LANCIA Dealership as soon as possible to prevent draining the battery.

The warning lamp will light up when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but should go out as soon as the engine has started.

In three cases:

1. When the handbrake is engaged.

2. When the brake fluid level falls be-

low the minimum.

3. With the > warning light to indicate an EBD electronic brake force corrector failure.

RECHARGED PROPERLY (red)

HANDBRAKE ON/ LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (red)

If the x warning light comes on when travelling, check whether the hand-

brake is engaged. If the warning light stays on and the handbrake is not engaged, stop immediately and contact a LANCIA Dealership.

AIRBAG MALFUNCTION

cient.

turned to MAR and go out after approximately four seconds. Immediately contact a LANCIA Dealership if the warning light either does not come on or stays on when travelling.

closed.

(red)

When the system is ineffi-

The instrument panel warning light should come on when the ignition key is

DOORS NOT CLOSED PROPERLY (red)

When a door is not fully

HAZARD LIGHTS

switched on.

key at MAR):

1. A single flash - indicates that the

key code has been recognised. The engine can be started.

2. A constant light - indicates that the key code has not been recognised. To start the engine, follow the emergency startup procedure described in the “In an emergency” section.

3. A flashing light - indicates that the car is not protected by the immobiliser system. The engine can be started however.

(red) (flashing)

When the hazard lights are

LANCIA CODE (amber)

In three ways (with ignition

ABS (ANTI-LOCKING

When the ABS system is inefficient. The normal braking system continues to work but you should have the car seen to at a LANCIA Dealership as soon as you can.

The warning lamp will light up when you turn the key to MAR, but it should go out as soon as the engine starts.

> and x light up simultaneously when the engine is running, this indicates an EBD fault. This means that violent braking could cause early locking of the rear wheels causing the car to skid. Drive very carefully to the nearest LANCIA Dealership to have the system checked.

SYSTEM) FAILURE (amber)

The car is fitted with an electronic brake distributor (EBD). If warning lights

If only warning light >

switches on when the en-

gine is running, this usually indicates an ABS fault. In such cases the braking system is still efficient, although the anti-locking device does not function. The EBD system may also be less efficient. Go to a LANCIA Dealership immediately, taking care not to brake suddenly, and have the system checked.

EOBD SELFDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (amber)

In normal conditions, the warning light will come on when the ignition key is turned to MAR and should go out as soon as the engine is started. The initial lighting up shows that the warning light is working properly.

If the warning light either stays on or comes on while travelling:

1. Fixed light - warning of a fuel feed/ignition system failure which

may increase emissions in exhaust or cause possible drops in performance, poor handling and high consumption. In such conditions, you can continue driving but you should not tax the engine and you should moderate the speed. Prolonged use with the warning light on can cause damage. Contact a LANCIA Dealership as soon as possible. The warning light will go out when the failure disappears. In any case, the system will store the error.

2. Flashing light - warning that the catalyser can be damaged (see “EOBD system” in this chapter). If the warning light starts flashing, release the accelerator pedal and slow the engine until the warning light stops flashing. Continue driving at moderate speed, preventing the warning light from coming on again. Contact a LANCIA Dealership as soon as possible.

Contact a Lancia Dealership as soon as possible if the warning light ei-

ther does not come on when the key is turned to MAR or comes on, with fixed or flashing light, when travelling.

BRAKE LIGHTS

bulbs fails to work. A fault in the third brake light is not indicated.

When the passenger airbag has been deactivated by means of the specific key switch.

FAULTY (amber)

When one of the brake light

PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED (amber)

The warning light should come on for approximately four seconds and flash for

other four seconds only when the key is turned to MAR and the passenger’s front airbag switch is turned to ON. If the warning light either does not come on or comes on when travelling, stop immediately and contact a LANCIA Dealership.

DIRECTION

When the direction indicator control stalk is pushed up or down.

turned on.

lights are lit.

INDICATORS (green) (flashing)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING (green)

When the side-/taillights are

MAIN-BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)

When the main-beam head-

HEATING AND VENTILATION

Key to (fig. 41)

1 - Windscreen defrosting/demist-

ing vent.

2 - Front side windows defrost-

ing/demisting vent.

3 - Central adjustable vents for

sending air to front-seat passengers.

4 - Side vents for sending air to feet

of front-seat passengers.

5 - Side vents for sending air to feet

of back-seat passengers.

6 - Side adjustable vent for sending

air to front-seat passengers.

7 - Vent for sending air above the

heads of those in the front seats.

fig. 41

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AIR VENTS (fig. 42 and 43)

The vents can be rotated upwards or

downwards.

A - Control for directing the air flow:

rotated towards ¥orà= vent open;

rotated towards ç= vent closed.

B - Control for regulating air flow.

C - Fixed vent for side windows

(fig. 43).

D - Fixed vent for front-seat pas-

senger (fig. 42).

CONTROLS (fig. 44)

A - Air temperature knob (mixture

of hot/cold air).

B - Fan knob, which may have 3 or

4 speeds according to the version.

C - Air distribution knob.

D - Air recirculation slider. This pre-

vents air from being taken in from outside.

HEATING

1) Air temperature knob: pointer in

the red sector.

2) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed

required.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer set

at:

to warm the feet and demist the

≤

windscreen at the same time;

to generally warm the passenger

≥

compartment;

to warm the feet and direct cooler

our towards the face (“bi-level” function).

4) Recirculation slider: to speed up

heating, move the air recirculation slider to position T, which means only inside air is recirculated.

fig. 42

P4C00325

fig. 43

P4C00081

P4C00212

fig. 44

DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING OF THE WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

1) Air temperature knob: pointer in

the red sector -.

2) Fan knob: pointer at the maxi-

mum speed -.

3) Air distribution knob: pointer at

4) Air recirculation slider at H,

means that air is taken in from the outside.

When the windscreen and windows have been demisted, adjust the controls to keep the windows as clear as possible.

IMPORTANT If fitted, the climate control is very useful for speeding up demisting because it dries the air. Simply adjust the controls for the demisting function and turn on the climate control by pressing button √.

DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING OF THE REAR WINDOW

Press button (. The electric mirror

demisting device also comes on.

As soon as the rear window is clear,

you should release the button.

VENTILATION

1) Centre and side vents: fully open.

2) Air temperature knob: pointer in

the blue zone.

3) Air recirculation slider: pointer at , which means that air is taken in

from outside.

4) Fan knob: pointer at the speed re-

quired.

5) Air distribution knob: pointer

at ¥.

AIR RECIRCULATION

When the slider is in position T

only the inside air is circulated.

IMPORTANT This function is particularly useful when the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel, etc.). You are advised against using this function for long periods, however, especially if there are a lot of people in the car or on cold and raining days, since this considerably increases the possibility of the windows misting up and will reduce visibility effecting driving conditions.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

The climate control system is ad-

justed manually.

CONTROLS (fig. 45)

A - Air temperature knob (mixture

of warm and cold air).

B - Fan knob.

C - Air distribution knob.

D - Air recirculation slider, to elim-

inate external air.

IMPORTANT The recirculation function allows to cool the air faster. It is particularly useful when the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel, etc.). You are advised against using this function for long periods, however, especially if there are a lot of people in the car or on cold and raining days, since this considerably increases the possibility of the windows misting up and will reduce visibility effecting driving conditions.

E - Climate control on/off switch.

When the climate control system is on, the fan will automatically come on at the first speed.

The system uses R134a

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not damage the environment. Never use R12 fluid as it is incompatible with the system’s components and also contains CFC.

refrigerating liquid. If it accidentally leaks it will

COOLING

1) Air temperature knob: pointer in

the blue sector.

2) Climate control system: press

switch√and move the air recirculation slider to T.

3) Fan knob: pointer at required

speed.

4) Air distribution knob: pointer at .

To reduce the cooling effect: move

the air recirculation slider to H, increase the temperature and decrease the fan speed.

fig. 45

IMPORTANT The climate control is very useful for speeding up demisting because it dries the air. Simply adjust the controls for the demisting function and turn on the climate control by pressing button √.

IMPORTANT The versions with climate control have a factory-fitted pollen filter.

IMPORTANT The climate control compressor will be temporarily excluded when accelerating sharply, and reengaged after an established period of time.

STEERING COLUMN STALKS

LEFT-HAND STALK

This stalk controls the following out-

side lights:

– side/taillights; – dipped beam headlights; – main beam headlights; – direction indicators.

The outside lights can only be lit up with the control stalk when the ignition key is at MAR.

When the outside lights are turned on, the instrument panel and the various controls located in the dashboard light up.

Side and taillights (fig. 46)

These come on when you turn

knurled switch from å to 6. Instrument panel indicator light 3 comes on.

Dipped beam headlights (fig. 47)

These come on when you turn the

knurled switch from 6 to2.

Main beam headlights (fig. 48)

Push the stalk forwards towards the dashboard with the ring at 2to switch the headlights on.

Instrument panel indicator light 1 comes on.

To return to dipped beams, pull the stalk back towards the steering wheel.

fig. 46

P4C00085

P4C00086

fig. 47

To flash the lights (fig. 49)

Pull the stalk towards the steering

wheel (temporary position).

fig. 48

Direction indicators (fig. 50)

Move the stalk as follows to turn on

the direction indicators:

up - for the right indicator;

down - for the left indicator.

Instrument panel indicator light y

flashes.

The direction indicators automatically return to the neutral position when the car straightens up.

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If you want the indicator to flash briefly, move the stalk up or down without it clicking into position. When you let it go it will return to its original position.

RIGHT-HAND STALK

Windscreen wash/wipe (fig. 51)

This feature can only work when the

ignition key is at MAR.

Controls:

0 - windscreen wiper off; 1 - flick wipe; 2 - slow continuous wipe; 3 - fast continuous wipe; 4 - temporary function: when you

release the stalk it returns to position 0 and automatically turns off the windscreen wiper.

fig. 49

P4C00088

fig. 50

P4C00089

P4C00090

fig. 51

When you pull the lever towards the steering wheel (fig. 52), a jet of liquid shoots out from the windscreen washer.

Rear window wash/wipe (fig. 53)

This function is only possible when

the ignition key is at MAR.

Controls:

1) turn the control from å to ' for

continous wiper operation;

2) when you push the control stalk forward (temporary position), a jet of liquid shoots out from the rear window washer and the rear window wiper comes into operation. When you let the lever go again the rear window washer/ wiper ceases to function.

CONTROLS

HAZARD LIGHTS

These come on when switch A

(fig. 54) is pressed, regardless of the

position of the ignition key.

When these lights are on, the panel

warning light rflashes.

Press the switch again to turn the

lights off.

fig. 52

P4C00091

fig. 53

P4C00092

P4C00343

fig. 54

The use of hazard lights is subject to the highway code. Keep to the prescrip-

tions in force in the country you are driving in.

CONTROL BUTTONS (fig. 55)

These are situated between the cen-

tre air vents.

They only function when the igni-

tion key is at MAR.

All buttons light up when pressed in.

A - To switch the front foglights on/off. These lights can only be switched on if the outside lights are already on.

B - To switch the rear foglights on/ off. These lights can only be switched on if the dipped headlights and/or the front foglights are already on.

The rear foglights will automatically be turned off when the engine is switched off or when switching from dipped beam headlights and/or front foglights to side lights.

When the engine is restarted or the dipped headlights are switched back on in the presence of fog, the rear foglight button must be pressed to switch the rear foglights on again.

IMPORTANT The rear fog light

may annoy the drivers following you when visibility is good. Consequently,

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use the light only when required.

C - To switch the heated rear window on/off. It will switch on the door mirrors demisting device at the same time, if this feature is included.

D - To switch the climate control system on and off.

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH

This is a safety cut-out which comes into play in the case of an accident and blocks the fuel supply, thereby stopping the engine.

After an accident, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery running down.

fig. 55

If, after an accident, you can smell petrol or see that the fuel feed system is

leaking, do not reset the switch to avoid the risk of fire.

If you cannot see any fuel leaks and the car is in a fit state to continue its journey, press A (fig. 56) to reactivate the fuel supply system.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

GLOVE COMPARTMENT/ ODDMENT TRAY

To open the compartment, pull han-

dle A as shown in (fig. 57).

On the flap there is a special indent

for inserting a pen or pencil.

Do not travel with the glove compartment open as this could cause injury

in the event of an accident.

CEILING LAMP (fig. 58)

The ceiling lamp will automatically light up when one of the front doors is opened.

If the doors are closed, the lamp can be switched on by pressing the side of the lens.

fig. 56

P4C00016

fig. 57

P4C00095

P4C00096

fig. 58

CEILING LAMP (fig. 59)

Switches A and B switch the ceiling

lights on and off.

The following conditions are created according to the position of these switches:

– with switch A in the centre po- sition, light C in the ceiling lamp will come on when the doors are opened;

– with switch A moved to the left, light C in the ceiling lamp is off and will not light up if the doors are opened;

– with switch A moved to the right, light C in the ceiling lamp will light up regardless of whether the doors are open or not.

Switch B will switch the map-read-

ing light D on/off (spot light).

IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that switch A is in the centre position; the ceiling light will then go out when the doors are closed and you will not drain the battery.

ASHTRAY AND CIGAR LIGHTER

How to use them:

1) Open flap A (fig. 60) in the di- rection of the arrow to reach the cigar lighter and the ashtray.

2) Press button B: after around fifteen seconds it returns to its initial po-

sition and the cigar lighter is ready to use.

The ashtray can be removed.

IMPORTANT Make sure that the cigar lighter does in fact pop out after it has been pushed in.

The rear seats have a concealed ashtray in the right side panel.

Follow the direction of the arrow to use and extract the ashtray (fig. 61).

fig. 59

P4C00097

fig. 60

P4C00215

P4C00099

fig. 61

Do not use the ashtray as a waste-paper basket: the paper could set fire if it

comes into contact with a smouldering cigarette stub.

The cigar lighter gets very hot. Be careful how you handle it and make sure it

is not used by children: danger of fire and/or burns.

SUN VISORS (fig. 62)

These are positioned to the sides of the driving mirror. They can swing up or down or be pivoted sideways.

On the back of the driver’s sun visor, there is a document pocket with a vanity mirror and protective flap.

The inside of the passenger’s sun visor is only fitted with a vanity mirror.

The symbol indicating the presence of a front passenger airbag is printed on the under-side of the sun visor (visible when the visor is pushed up) (fig. 63).

fig. 62

REAR SIDE WINDOWS

These windows are hinged:

1) Move the lever as shown in

(fig. 64).

2) Push the lever outwards until the

window opens completely.

3) Push the lever back until you hear

it lock into place.

To close these windows, reverse the above procedure until you hear the lever click back into position.

P4C00100

P4C00424

P4C00024

fig. 63

fig. 64

SUNROOF

The sunroof is electrically operated.

It will only work if the ignition key

is at MAR.

Button A (fig. 65) on the ceiling light unit controls the opening, closing, raising and lowering of the roof.

When you release the button, the roof locks in the position it is in at that moment.

£ Press once to open in the spoiler

position. Press again to open completely.

¢ Press to close.

A sliding sunshade, fitted under the sunroof, will lessen the effect of the sun’s rays or the amount of air entering the car (fig. 66).

If there is an electrical fault in the sunroof, open the glove compartment.

fig. 66

A key C (fig. 67) is attached to the back of the cover B (fig. 67); insert this key into D (fig. 68) and turn it to manually perform the operations described previously (opening/closing).

To reach D, remove the press-fitted cover.

Do not open the roof if

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there is snow or ice on it as you risk damaging it.

fig. 65

P4C00101

fig. 67

P4C00103

P4C00187

fig. 68

Only open or close the sunroof when the car is stationary.

Incorrect use of the sunroof could be dangerous. Before and when pressing

the switch, always make sure that passengers are not liable to injury either directly by the movement of the sunroof or by personal effects being dragged along or knocked by the roof.

Always remove the ignition key when getting out of the car to make sure

that the sunroof cannot be accidentally operated and constitute a hazard for passengers remaining in the car.

DOORS

SIDE DOORS CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING

Unlocking from the outside

Insert the key into one of the two

doors and turn it to position 2

(fig. 69), then lift the door handle.

Before opening a door, make sure that the conditions are safe to carry out

the manoeuvre.

Locking from the outside

Turn the key to position 1 (fig. 69).

Opening/locking the doors from the inside

With the doors closed, press (to lock) or lift (to unlock) the door opening lever A (fig. 70) on either the driver’s or the passenger’s side.

A green sector B (covered when the lock is off) will appear when the door is locked (lever A down). The instrument panel warning light ´may light up if the doors are not closed perfectly in some versions.

P4C00020

P4C00019

fig. 69

fig. 70

IMPORTANT For versions with door locking/unlocking remote control, see the “Lancia CODE system Door lock/unlock remote control” paragraph at the beginning of this chapter.

IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not shut properly or there is a failure in the system, the central locking feature will not work and, after some attempts, the device stops working for around two minutes. In these two minutes the doors can be locked or unlocked manually without the electrical system coming into play. After the two minutes, the control unit is ready to receive commands once more.

If the reason for the malfunction has been removed, the device will start to work properly again. If not, it will cut out once more.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

The electric windows are controlled by two buttons situated in the inside handle of the driver’s door (fig. 71). They work when the ignition key is at

MAR:

A - left window;

B - right window.

Press the switch to open the window, and pull it up to close it: this means the window cannot be closed accidentally.

On the LX and 1.2

16V MMN red ver-

sions, if the driver’s window switch is pressed for about one second, the window will work automatically: it will stop when it is fully opened or closed or when the switch is pressed again.

The door handle on the passenger side has a button to control that particular window.

Incorrect use of the electric windows could be dangerous. Before and

when pressing the switches, always make sure that passengers are not liable to injury either directly by the movement of the windows or by personal effects being dragged along or knocked by the windows. Always remove the ignition key when getting out of the car to make sure that the electric windows cannot be accidentally operated and constitute a hazard for passengers remaining in the car.

P4C00022

fig. 71

BOOT

OPENING/CLOSING THE TAILGATE

To open the boot from the outside, unlock it with the ignition key A (fig. 72).

To open it from inside the car, pull lever A (fig. 73) at the side of the dri- ver’s seat.

To lift the tailgate, use the grip located between the two number plate lights.

Do not work boot release lever when the car is in motion.

When the tailgate is closed, it will lock automatically, and can only be reopened by using the key or pulling lever A (fig. 73) inside the car.

IMPORTANT Never leave the keys in the boot.

Use the handle situated in the interior trim of the tailgate A (fig. 74) to lower it without getting your hands dirty.

To close the tailgate, lower it and press in the centre until you hear it lock.

The addition of objects to the rear parcel shelf or tailgate (loudspeakers,

spoiler, etc.) may prevent the gasfilled struts at the sides of the tailgate working properly. Items arranged on the rear window shelf could be thrown forwards and injure passengers should you brake sharply.

When using the boot, make sure the load you are carrying does not exceed

the permitted weight (see the “Technical specifications” section). Also ensure the items in the boot are arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forward and injurying passengers should you brake sharply.

fig. 72

P4C00021

fig. 73

P4C00015

P4C00037

fig. 74

Heavy loads which are not securely anchored could seriously injure pas-

sengers in the event of an accident.

Removing the parcel shelf

If you wish to remove the parcel shelf to extend the boot capacity, unhook the two tie-rods (one each side) A (fig. 75) from the hooks B, then pull the parcel shelf outwards so that pins C come out.

The shelf can then be positioned behind the front seats.

INCREASING THE LOAD AREA

Proceed as follows:

1) Make sure that the side seat belts A (fig. 76) have been inserted into the corresponding bracket B.

2) Remove the rear head restraints

if required.

3) Release the seat back by pressing button A (fig. 77) (one for each side) located on the back seat back-rest (even when a split back seat is fitted); a red strip will appear on the short side of the button (towards the inside of the car) to indicate that it has been released.

4) Fold the seat back forwards to make a flat loading surface with the boot floor (fig. 78).

If necessary, the cushion can also be tilted (fig. 79). Consequently, before releasing the seat back, lift the cushion as shown and tip it against the front seat backs; the rear seat backrest can then be released and tilted forwards.

To return the seat to its normal position:

1) Return the seat back to the vertical position and make sure it is properly locked into place; the red strip on the hook-up button must disappear.

fig. 75

P4C00009

fig. 76

P4C00052

P4C00034

fig. 77

2) Tip back the cushion while holding up the ends of the seat belts (tongues and buckles) and passing them between cushion and seat back. In this way, the seat belts will be immediately ready to be used.

Some versions fit a split rear seat. In this case, the left-hand side and the right-hand side of the seat can be tipped separately.

IMPORTANT When driving at night with a load in the boot, adjust the height of the dipped headlight beam as shown in “Headlights” in this chapter.

For correct adjustment, make sure the load does not exceed the values indicated in the relevant section.

BONNET

To open the bonnet:

1) Pull lever A (fig. 80) (red) in the

direction of the arrow. This lever has been positioned against the bulkhead to prevent accidental opening.

If the backrest is not fastened properly, heavy loose luggage behind it

could cause serious harm to passengers in the event of an accident.

fig. 78

If you wish to carry a reserve can of petrol, it is important to comply to the

laws in force. Use only a homologated can and fasten it securely. Even so, there is a greater fire risk in the event of an accident.

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fig. 79

This should be done only

when the car is stationary.

Before opening the bonnet, check the windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the windscreen.

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fig. 80

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2) Lift lever B (fig. 81).

3) Lift the bonnet, and release the

support rod A (fig. 82) from its clip B.

4) Place the tip of the support rod in

recess C of the bonnet.

Scarves, ties and loose garmets can get caught in moving parts. This can be

extremely dangerous.

If repairs need to be carried out inside the engine compartment when this is

still hot, be careful not to burn yourself and keep away from the electric fan as this may cut in at any time, even if the key is removed from the ignition switch. Wait until the engine has cooled.

Important. The bonnet might fall violently if the support rod is not posi-

tioned properly.

fig. 81

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fig. 82

To close the bonnet:

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1) Hold the bonnet up with one hand and, with the other, remove rod A (fig. 82) from recess C and replace it in its clip B.

2) Lower the bonnet until it is about 20 cm (8 ins) above the engine compartment.

3) Let it fall: the bonnet closes automatically.

Always make sure the bonnet is closed properly so it will not open while

travelling.

SKI AND ROOF RACKS

ANCHORAGE HOOKS POSITIONING

The hooks can be reached by slightly moving the door seal in the points indicated in (fig. 83).

Fix the ski/roof rack attachments to the front hook-up pins A.

The rear part of the ski/roof rack should be attached to the edge of the roof where the symbol Vis to be found on the windows.

At this point, we should like to remind you that the Lineaccessori LANCIA range includes a ski/roof rack that has been specifically designed for the Lancia Y.

After travelling a few miles, check the anchorage bolts of the attachments

are still fully tightened.

Never load the rack with more than the weight allowed (see the “Technical

specifications” section).

Take care not to knock

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boot tailgate.

the objects on the roof rack when opening the

HEADLIGHTS

CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS

The correct positioning of the headlight beams is very important for the comfort and safety, not only of the person driving the car, but also all other road users.

This is also covered by a specific law.

To ensure you and other drivers have the best visibility conditions when travelling with the headlights on, the headlights must be set properly.

Have the headlight position checked at a LANCIA Dealership and ad- justed if necessary.

fig. 83

COMPENSATION FOR THE UPWARD SLANT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS

When the car is loaded, it “slopes” backwards. This means that the headlight beam rises. In this case it is necessary to return it to the correct position.

The car is fitted with an electric adjuster (fig. 84) situated at the side of the handbrake:

Position 0 - one or two people on the front seats.

Position 1 - five people.

Position 2 - five people + load in luggage compartment.

Position 3 - driver + maximum permissible load all in the boot.

Check the positioning of the headlight beams every time you change the load

to be carried.

IMPORTANT In order that the ad-

juster operates properly, the load in the boot must not exceed the maximum values indicated.

ADJUSTING THE BEAM OF THE FRONT FOGLIGHTS

Ask a LANCIA Dealership to check and, if necessary, adjust the beam for you.

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ABS

The car is fitted with an ABS braking system that prevents the wheels locking when braking, it exploits the grip on the road surface holding the car in the case of sudden braking.

The driver becomes aware of the ABS activation through a slight throbbing of the brake pedal and the relevant noise it makes.

This does not indicate brake malfunctioning, it is an indication to the driver that the ABS is operating. It is a warning that the car is travelling at borderline road grip and therefore the speed should be adjusted to the type of road surface.

The ABS is an addition to the basic braking system; in the case of a failure it disables, leaving the braking system in the same conditions as a vehicle without ABS installed.

fig. 84

In the case of failure, although the anti-locking system is no longer available, the car braking capacity is not interfered with.

If you have never driven a car with ABS it is advised to familiarise by making a few preliminary trials on slippery ground, obviously maintaining safety conditions and respecting the Highway Code of the country where you are travelling. Before starting, read carefully the notes below.

The advantage of ABS as compared with the traditional system is that it permits maximum manoeuvrability even when pressing the brakes right down on roads with poor grip, preventing the wheels from locking.

However, this does not mean that with ABS the braking distance is always reduced. For example, on soft gravel surfaces or fresh snow on a slippery surface the distance could increase.

In order to get the best out of the anti-lock system when necessary, follow these hints.

ABS exploits the available grip, but it is not able to increase it. Therefore

drive carefully on slippery surfaces and do not take undue risks.

If the ABS triggers it means that the car is reaching the limit of ad-

herence between the tyres and the road surface. Slow down to adapt the speed to the road grip.

If there is a system fail-

ure, indicated by warning light > lighting up on the

instrument panel, drive slowly and go immediately to a LANCIA Dealership to have the system checked.

When braking round a bend be very

careful, even with the aid of ABS.

However, the most important advice

is the following:

When the ABS switches on and you feel the pedal throbbing, no not lighten

the pressure, but keep the pedal pressed well down and do not worry. In this way you will be able to stop within the minimum distance possible, according to the road surface.

Following these instructions you will be always have the best braking conditions.

IMPORTANT Cars fitted with ABS must always be fitted with the wheel rims, tyres and brake linings of the type and make recommended by the Manufacturer.

The system also includes the EBD electronic brake correction (Electronic Brake Distributor) which, through the control unit and the ABS sensors further enhances the braking system.

The car is fitted with an electronic brake distributor (EBD). If warning lights

If only warning light >

switches on when the en-

If the x brake fluid low

warning light comes on,

stop the car immediately and contact the nearest LANCIA Dealership. Fluid leaks from the hydraulic system, can compromise brake system operation, both traditional systems and systems with ABS.

FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS

FRONT AIRBAGS (fig. 85)

Description and operation

The front airbag (driver and passenger) is a safety device which is immediately triggered in the event of a front impact.

It consists of an instantly inflatable bag housed in a special compartment located:

– in the centre of the steering wheel on the driver’s side;

– in the dashboard on the passenger’s side (larger bag).

The front airbag (driver and passenger) is a device which protects the occupants of the car during a head-on collision of a medium-high degree. The system was designed to protect from injury caused by the body crashing to the steering wheel or the dashboard.

In a collision, an electronic control unit processes the signals from a deceleration sensor and, where required, inflates the airbag.

The bag inflates instantly and acts as a soft protective barrier between the front seat passengers and the structures in front of them that could cause injury. The bags deflate immediately afterwards.

A passenger not wearing the seat belt may crash into the bag before it is fully inflated. In this case, the protection is considerably decreased.

The airbag, as a consequence, is not a replacement for the use of seat belts but rather a complement. We recommend that seat belts are worn at all times as prescribed by legislation in

fig. 85

Europe and most other countries world-wide.

In the event of front collisions at low speed, the restraining action of the seat belts is sufficient and the airbag is not inflated.

For impacts against very deformable or mobile objects (traffic sign poles, heaps of gravel or snow, parked vehicles), side impacts, wedging under other vehicles or barriers (e.g. under a truck or guard rail), the airbag is not necessary and may even be undesirable.

The fact that the airbag is not triggered in these situations, this does not signify a malfunction.

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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

The passenger side airbag was designed and calibrated to protect a person wearing seat belts.

When fully inflated, the bag will fill most of the space between the dashboard and the passenger.

SEVERE DANGER: if the car has a pas-

senger airbag, do not place the child seat on the front seat.

Manual deactivation

The passenger side airbag can be deactivated if it is absolutely necessary to carry a child in the front passenger seat.

Turn the specific switch A (fig. 86) inside the glove compartment on the left-hand side with the ignition key.

The switch has two positions:

1) Passenger side airbag on: (position ON ) instrument panel warning light off. Do not carry children on the front seat.

2) Passenger side airbag off: (position OFF ) instrument panel warning light on. A child can be carried on the front seat with a suitable restraint system.

The instrument panel warning light

will stay on until the passenger

side airbag is reactivated.

SIDE BAGS (fig. 87)

The purpose of the side bag fitted in the seat is to protect the front seat passengers in the event of a side impacts of medium to high degree.

The device consists of a bag housed in the front seat backs which immediately inflates. This solution ensures that the bag is in an optimal position regardless of the seat position.

In the event of a side impact, the control unit processes the signals from a deceleration sensor and fires the side bag.

The bag inflates instantly and acts as a soft protective barrier between the front seat passengers and car door. The bags deflates immediately afterwards.

In the event of side collisions at low speed, the restraining action of the seat belts is sufficient and the airbag is not inflated. Also in this case, seat belts should be worn at all times. They ensure the passenger is correctly positioned in the seat in the event of side crash and prevent the passenger from being projected from the vehicle in the event of a very violent crash.

The airbag, as a consequence, is not a replacement for the use of seat belts but rather a complement. We recommend that seat belts are worn at all times as prescribed by legislation in Europe and most other countries world-wide.

fig. 86

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fig. 87

GENERAL WARNINGS

The front and/or side airbags (where fitted) can be triggered if the car is subjected to considerable crashes or involved in an accident concerning the underbody areas, such as a violent impact against steps, kerbs or projecting objects fastened to the ground, falling into large holes or dips in the road surface.

When the airbag is fired it emits heat and a small amount of powder. This is not harmful and does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore, the surface of the inflated bag and in the passenger compartment may be covered with a powdery residues. This powder may irritate skin and eyes. In the event of exposure, wash with mild soap and water.

Go to a LANCIA Dealership as soon as possible if the warning lightûcomes on when travelling (to signal a fault) to have the problem repaired.

The airbag system is guaranteed for ten years. Contact a LANCIA Dealership as the expiry data approaches.

After an accident which triggered the airbags, go to a LANCIA Dealership to have the entire safety system, the electronic control unit, the seat belts and the pretensioners replaced. The Dealership will also check the intactness of the electrical system.

Any diagnostic, repair or replacement operations concerning the airbag system must exclusively be carried out at a LANCIA Dealership.

If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag system deactivated at a LANCIA Dealership first.

If the car changes hands, the new owner must be made aware of the indications given above and be given this Owner Handbook.

The pretensioners (if electronically controlled), front airbags and side airbags are activated by the electronic control unit according to the type of impact. Consequently, missed activation of one or more system components does not indicate a fault in the system.

The instrument panel

warning light û should

come on when the ignition key is turned to MAR and go out after approximately four seconds. Immediately contact a LANCIA Dealership if the warning light either does not come on or stays on or comes on when travelling.

When the passenger’s front airbag is active (passenger front airbag deacti-

vation switch at ON), the warning light will come on for approximately four seconds and flash for other four seconds when the ignition key is turned to MAR to remind the driver than the passenger’s front and side airbags (where fitted) will be fired in the event of a crash. The warning light should go out immediately afterwards.

The airbag does not replace seat belts but rather increases their effective-

ness. Furthermore, the airbag is not fired in the event of low speed front collisions, side collisions, rear-end shunts and roll-overs. In these cases, the passengers are only protected by the seat belts which for this reason must always be fastened.

The correct operation of front airbags, side airbags and pretensioners is en-

sured only if the car is not overloaded. Do not exceed the maximum permitted loads (see “Weights” in “Technical specifications”).

It is important to remember that the airbag can be fired even when the engine

is not running and the key is at MAR if it is hit by another vehicle travelling at suitable speed. As a consequence, LANCIA recommends sitting children in their specific restraint systems on the back seat, which is the most protected position possible. On the contrary, the airbags will not be fired if the car is crashed into when the key is not inserted or turned. Consequently, in this case, the fact that the system is not fired does not indicate a fault.

Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel or to the dashboard

on the passenger’s side. Do not travel with objects on your lap or in front of you nor with a pipe, pencil or similar between your lips; you could seriously hurt yourself if the airbag inflates in a collision.

Always drive with both hands on the rim of the steering wheel so that the

airbag is free to inflate during a head-on collision, and protect you from serious injury. Do not drive with your body bending towards the steering wheel, but sit in an upright position with your back resting against the seat.

If an attempt has been made to steal the car, or if it has actually been stolen

or has been vandalised in any way or subjected to flooding, have the airbag system checked over at a LANCIA Dealership.

The airbag does not replace seat belts but rather increases their effective-

Do not cover the seat backs in cars with side bags.

Do not wash the seat back in cars with side airbags with pressurised

steam or water in automatic seat washing stations.

EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) system fitted in this car complies with Directive 98/69/CE (EURO

3).

This system continuously monitors the vehicle emission system components. Furthermore, the system warns the driver of deterioration concerning the emission system components by means of the warning light on the

instrument panel.

The objective is to:

– monitor system efficiency;

– warn when failures can increase emissions over the threshold established by the European regulations;

– warn of the need to replace deteriorated components.

Furthermore, the system is equipped with a connector for interfacing with specific tools used to read the error codes stored in the control unit memory along with a set of diagnostic and engine specific parameters.

Contact a LANCIA Dealership as soon as possible if the warning light ei-

ther does not come on when the key is turned to MAR or comes on, with fixed or flashing light, when travelling.

IMPORTANT After eliminating the

problem, your LANCIA Dealership will run a bench test to fully check the system. In some cases, a long road test may be required.

SOUND SYSTEM

Contact a LANCIA Dealership if you want to install a sound system after

purchasing your car. Their staff will advise you on how to safeguard the life of the battery. Excessive idle intake can damage the battery and invalid the battery warranty as well.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

All versions are fitted with the fol-

lowing:

– sound system power supply cables;

– cables for front speakers on dash-

board;

– sound system compartment;

– speaker compartments: front speakers on the dashboard and doors, rear speakers on the side panels.

The sound system is installed in the compartment normally occupied by the object compartment, which can be removed by pressing the two retaining tabs A (fig. 88).

You will find the power wires and the wires connecting to the dashboard speakers there.

The front tweeter speakers should be housed in the compartments at the sides of the dashboard (fig. 89):

– use a screwdriver with a fine blade to lift the press-fitted grille; insert a

piece of adhesive tape between the screwdriver and the dashboard to avoid damaging the dashboard;

– to install the speakers in the doors, unscrew the screws A (fig. 90) and remove the protective grille.

IMPORTANT If the sound system has only two full-range speakers, use the compartments in the doors. The compartments in the dashboard should only be used for the tweeters.

The rear speakers must be housed in the compartments made in the side panel trim (fig. 91). The protective grille is inserted into place.

Go to a LANCIA Dealership to have the aerial wire installed.

fig. 88

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fig. 89

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fig. 90

BASIC SOUND SYSTEM optional

This consists of the following:

– 2 front tweeter speakers;

– 2 full-range speakers in the doors;

– rear speaker cables; – wire and manual radio aerial lo-

cated on the front of the roof.

For electrical connections, see the section “Accessory installation”.

SOUND SYSTEM

The complete system consists of the

following:

– basic system (see previous para-

graph).

– Clarion PU2312 sound system with CD player (fig. 92) (for characteristics and instructions see attached supplement).

– case for front panel.

– brackets for removing radio unit.

– 2 rear speakers;

– CD CHANGER (where fitted) wire with respecting connector located on right-hand side of the boot, where you can install a compatible CD CHANGER if required.

RADIO-NAVIGATION SYSTEM

The complete system consists of the

following:

– basic system (see previous para-

graph).

– Blaupunkt radio-navigator (fig. 93) (for characteristics and instructions see attached supplement).

– brackets for removing radio-navigator unit.

– 2 rear speakers.

– CD CHANGER wire with respecting connector located on right-hand side of the boot, where you can install a compatible CD CHANGER if required.

fig. 91

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fig. 92

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fig. 93

CELLULAR PHONE SETUP

If the car has been ordered to include provision for the fitting of cellular phones, it will have:

– one dual purpose speaker (sound system and cellular phone) located in the right-hand door;

– one dual purpose aerial (sound system and cellular phone) A (fig. 94) located on the front part of the roof;

– cables to connect the dual purpose aerial A (fig. 95) and a ten pin con- nector B and cables to supply power and to connect to the dual purpose speaker located on the front part of the central tunnel. To access the cables, remove the screws and flap C.

IMPORTANT Maximum applicable power on the aerial is 20W.

The wiring diagram is:

N electronic earth.

R positive (+30), protected by

15A fuse no. 4 (in the interconnective fusebox, see the section “In an Emergency”).

GN light positive (+), protected by

10A fuse no. 10 (in the interconnective fusebox, see the section “In an emergency”).

C ignition switch positive (+),

protected by 15A fuse no. 3 (in the interconnective fuse box, see the section “In an emergency”).

NL dual purpose speaker on right

hand door (–).

RB dual purpose speaker on right

hand door (+).

BV sound system MUTE signal.

Install the microphone near the front ceiling light so it does not interfere with visibility when driving.

To install the cellular phone and connect it to this system, contact a LAN-

CIA Dealership.

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fig. 94

fig. 95

FUEL TANK CAP

Press the relief shown by the arrow with your hand; flap A (fig. 96) will open partially. Pull it out from rim B.

The cap is provided with a lock and chain binding it to the body.

To open the fuel filler cap:

1) Hold the cap in position (still)

and turn the key anticlockwise.

2) Turn the cap approximately one quarter of a turn anticlockwise and remove it.

IMPORTANT The air-tight seal of the cap may lead to a slight pressure increase in the tank. A hissing sound when the cap is removed is, therefore, quite normal.

IMPORTANT To prevent the key from being lost it cannot be removed from the cap until the cap is put back.

3) When filling, position cap C on hook D on the flap, as shown in the illustration.

To close the fuel filler cap:

1) The cap is provided with a bayo-

net type lock. Position the cap (with its key) and turn it clockwise until you hear one or more clicks.

2) Turn the key clockwise and remove it. Close the flap.

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Only change the fuel filler cap with a genuine spare part in order not to compromise the petrol fume recovery system.

Do not put naked flames or lighted cigarettes near the fuel filler hole as there

is a danger of fire. Do not bend too close to the hole either so as not to breathe in harmful vapours.

fig. 96

DRIVING YOUR CAR

To help you handle your car in the best and

safest possible way, and above all use it to its fullest potential, we have given you some hints in this chapter on “what to do, what not to do and what to avoid” when at the wheel of your Lancia Y.

Most of the time, these suggestions apply to other cars as well. Sometimes, however, the tip may apply to an exclusive Lancia Y feature. You are therefore strongly recommended to pay the closest attention to this section for helpful hints on optimum driving practices and usage of the car that will help you get the most out of your car.

STARTING THE ENGINE .............................. 69

PARKING ....................................................... 71

GEAR USE ..................................................... 72

AT THE FILLING STATION .......................... 73

SAFE DRIVING .............................................. 75

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS

AND POLLUTION ......................................... 81

CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS

THE ENVIRONMENT ................................... 83

TOWING A TRAILER .................................... 84

SNOW CHAINS .............................................. 85

SNOW TYRES ................................................ 86

STORING THE CAR ...................................... 87

REPEATED CHECKS AND CHECKS

BEFORE LONG TRIPS .................................. 88

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED

BY THE OWNER ........................................... 88

USEFUL ACCESSORIES ............................... 89

STARTING THE ENGINE

It is dangerous to let the engine run in a garage or other closed area. The en-

gine consumes oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other poisonous fumes.

The ignition switch fits a safety device. If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return the ignition key to STOP before trying to start the engine again.

In a similar way, you will not be able to turn the key from MAR to AVV when the engine is running.

PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT Do not press on the

accelerator before the engine is running.

1) Make sure the handbrake is up.

2) Put the gear lever into neutral.

3) Press the clutch pedal down to the

floor.

4) Turn the ignition key to AVV and

let it go the moment the engine starts.

Do not touch the high voltage cables (spark plug cables) when the engine is

running.

If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return the ignition key to STOP before trying to start the engine again.

If warning light ¢ remains lit together with the warning light when the ignition key is at MAR, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if the warning light still remains lit, try with the other keys provided with the car.

If you are still unable to start the engine, follow the emergency startup procedure (see “Emergency startup” in the section “In an emergency”) and go to the nearest LANCIA Dealer-

ship immediately.

IMPORTANT Do not leave the ig-

nition key at MAR when the engine is off.

During the running-in period do not push the car up to its highest perfor-

mance (e.g. sudden accelerations, very long drives at high speed, sharp braking etc.)

HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED

– Begin to move forward slowly letting the engine turn over at medium revs. Do not accelerate abruptly.

– Do not push the engine to its limit for the first few kilometres. You are recommended to wait until the water temperature has reached 50°C to 60°C (pointer moves slightly from its initial position).

EMERGENCY STARTING

If the Lancia CODE system fails to recognise the code transmitted by the ignition key (warning lamp ¢ on instrument panel lit with a fixed light), you can start the engine by following the emergency procedure using the code written on the CODE card.

See the section “In an emergency”.

BUMP STARTING

Bump starting by pushing, towing or rolling downhill must be avoided

at all costs. This way of starting could cause a rush of fuel into the catalytic exhaust pipe and damage it beyond repair.

Remember that as long as the engine is not running, the brake booster and

power steering do not work. You therefore have to use considerably more effort on both the brake pedal and the steering wheel.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition key to STOP while

the engine is idling.

A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves ab-

solutely no practical purpose, and wastes fuel.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive it

is better to allow the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment to fall.

PARKING

Stop the engine, engage the handbrake and engage a gear (first gear if the car is faced uphill or reverse if it is faced downhill). Leave the wheels steered. Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is parked on a steep slope.

If the car is parked on a steep slope, block the wheels with a wedge or a stone.

Do not leave the ignition key at MAR because it drains the battery.

Always remove the key when you leave the car even if it is only for a few moments.

Do not leave children un-

supervised in the car.

HANDBRAKE

The handbrake lever is situated be-

tween the two front seats.

To put the handbrake on, pull it upwards until the vehicle is blocked; normally four or five clicks are sufficient on flat ground, whereas seven or eight might be necessary when parking on steep slopes with the vehicle laden.

IMPORTANT If this is not the case, take the car to a LANCIA Dealer- ship to have the handbrake adjusted.

When the ignition key is turned to MAR and the handbrake pulled up, the warning lamp x will light up on the instrument panel.

To release the handbrake:

1) Slightly lift the handbrake and

press release button A (fig. 1).

2) Keep the button pressed in and

lower the lever. Instrument panel warning light x will go out.

3) To prevent accidental movement of the car, when releasing the handbrake, keep the foot brake depressed.

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fig. 1

GEAR USE

To engage the gears, press down the clutch and put the gear lever into one of the positions shown in the diagram (fig. 2) (the diagram is also on the gear lever knob).

To engage reverse (R), wait for the car to come to a standstill. From neutral, lift the sliding ring A (fig. 2) un- der the knob and shift the lever to the right and backwards at the same time.

IMPORTANT The reverse gear can only be engaged when the car is stationary. With the engine running wait for at least 2 seconds with the clutch fully down before engaging the reverse gear to avoid grating the gears and damaging them.

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To change gear properly you must push the clutch pedal fully down. It is

therefore essential that there is nothing under the pedals: make sure mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of the pedals.

Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever. Although the force

you exert by doing this is very slight, it will, in the long run, wear out the components inside the gearbox.

fig. 2

AT THE FILLING STATION

FUEL

Fill petrol engine cars only with unleaded petrol with a minimum octane number of 95.

Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres including a reserve of 5 - 8 litres.

An inefficient catalytic converter will allow harmful exhaust fumes to be

emitted and thus contribute to the pollution of the air.

Never put even the tiniest amount of leaded fuel in the tank, even in an emer-

gency. You would damage the catalytic converter beyond repair.

ENGINE OIL

Check the level: see the “Car main-

tenance” section.

The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick is equivalent to about one litre of oil.

Use SAE 10W-40 oil for temperatures down to –25°C.

For temperatures lower than –20°C, we recommend using SELENIA PERFORMER SAE 5W-30.

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Refer to the “Technical specifica-

tions” section for other information.

SPARK PLUGS

1.2 versions:

– Champion ................... RC10YCC

– NGK ............................. BKR5EZ

1.2

16V versions:

– NGK ......................... DCPR8E-N

ENGINE COOLANT

Top up with a 50% mixture of water and PARAFLU11. For other data, refer to the “Technical specifications” section.

fig. 3

LIGHT BULBS

Dipped beam headlights: 12V-55W.

Main beam headlights: 12V-55W.

Side and taillights: 12V-5W.

Front foglights: 12V-55W.

Front direction indicators: 12V-21W.

Rear direction indicators: 12V-21W.

Side direction indicators: 12V-5W.

Stop/taillights: 12V-21/5W.

Reversing lights: 12V-21W.

Rear foglights: 12V-21W.

Number plate lights: 12V-5W.

Ceiling lights: 12V-10W.

Map reading light: 12V-6W

(LX version).

Boot light: 12V-10W.

Third brake lights: 12V-5W.

TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE WHEN COLD (bar)

When the tyre is warm the pressure must be 0.3 bar higher than the specified value.

Tyre

16V MN blue - 1.2 LS -

1.2

1.2 16V LS

1.2

16V LX

16V MN red

1.2

Snow tyre: 165/65 R14 78Q (M+S) 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.8

- for all versions 185/60 R14 82Q (M+S) 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8

Snow tyre:

- for 1.2

* Snow chains cannot be fitted on these tyres.

16V MN red version

165/65 R14 78T 185/60 R14 82H 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8 185/60 R14 82T

185/60 R14 82H 185/60 R14 82T

195/50 R15 82H* 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.2 2.8

185/60 R14 82H

165/65 R14 78Q (M+S) 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.8 185/60 R14 82Q (M+S) 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8

195/50 R15 82H 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.2 2.8

▲

Average load

Front Rear Front Rear

2.0 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.8

Alternative tyres.

Fully laden Spare wheel

SAFE DRIVING

In designing the Lancia Y, we made every effort to come up with a car able to provide driver and passengers with top-class levels of safety. Nevertheless it is always the behaviour of the person at the wheel that determines road safety.

Below you will find some simple tips to help you travel in safety under different conditions. You will no doubt be familiar with many of them already but it will be useful to read them all carefully.

BEFORE GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL

– Make sure all lights including the

headlights are working properly.

– Adjust the position of the seats, steering wheel, driving and door mirrors properly for the best driving position.

– On long journeys, it is a good idea to slightly alter the lumber support and/or seat inclination to vary the weight on the spine and therefore reduce tiredness and strain.

– Carefully adjust the head restraints so the back of the head and not the nape of the neck is supported.

– Carefully adjust the height of the seat belts to suit the wearer’s stature (see the instructions given in the section “Getting to know your car - seat belts”).

– Make sure that nothing (mats etc.) get in the way of the pedals.

– Make sure that any child restraint systems (child seats, carriers, etc.) are properly fixed to the rear seat. Follow the indications given in “Transporting children safely” in the section “Getting to know your car”.

– Make sure that objects are carefully arranged in the boot so they will not fly forward if you have to brake sharply.

– Avord placing light-coloured articles or papers on the object tray which may be reflected on the windscreen.

– Do not eat a heavy meal before travelling. Light eating will help keep your reflexes prompt. Above all, do not have anything alcoholic to drink. The use of some drugs may affect your driving, read the relevant instructions sheet carefully.

Remember to periodically check what is specified in the “Repeated checks and checks before long trips” paragraph given in this section.

Consider the space required by extra mats: even a small problem to the

braking system may indicate additional brake pedal stroke is required with respect to normal.

Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the road deposit on the brake disc and re-

duce effectiveness the first time you brake.

Pay attention when installing additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims and

caps that are not standard. They could reduce the brake ventilation and as a consequence, the braking efficiency if you brake suddenly and repeatedly, or when driving downhill.

WHEN TRAVELLING

– The first rule of safe driving is pru-

dence.

– Prudence also means putting yourself into a position where you can predict wrong or imprudent behaviour from other drivers.

– Stick closely to the rules of the road in the particular country where the car is being driven and, above all, do not exceed speed limits.

– Ensure that, besides yourself, all the other passengers in the car have their seat belts fastened, that children are sitting in the appropriate child seats and any animals are in special compartments.

– You should be physically fit and mentally alert before setting out on long journeys.

Driving when you are not mentally alert, drunk, under the influence of drugs

or certain medicines is dangerous both for you and other road users.

Always fasten both front and back seat belts including child seat seat belt

if fitted. Travelling with the seat belts unfastened increases the risk of injury or death if you are in a collision.

Do not drive with objects on the floor in front of the driver’s seat. Objects

could get stuck under the pedals making accelerating and braking impossible.

– Do not drive too many hours at a time but stop at intervals to stretch your legs and recover your energies.

– Make sure the air in the car is being changed continuously.

– Never coast downhill (i.e. with the engine off): if you do, you lose the aid of engine brake, power brakes and power steering so that braking and steering require greater effort.

– Never coast downhill (i.e. with the engine off): if you do, you lose the aid of engine braking and power.

DRIVING AT NIGHT

If you are driving at night these are

the main rules to follow:

– Drive especially carefully: it is

harder to drive at night.

– Slow down especially if the road is

not lit.

– At the first signs of sleepiness, stop: continuing would be a risk for yourself and everybody else. Only start driving again when you have had enough rest.

– Keep a greater safety distance from the cars in front of you than during daylight hours: it is hard to judge how fast other cars are going when all you can see are their lights.

– Make sure the headlight beams are properly positioned: if they are too low, they reduce visibility and strain your eyes. If they are too high they can dazzle other drivers.

– Only use main-beam headlights when you are driving outside town and when you are sure they do not annoy other drivers.

– Dip your headlights (if on) as soon as you see cars coming in the other direction and pass them with the headlights dipped.

– Keep all lights clean.

– Be careful of animals crossing the road when driving in the country.

DRIVING IN THE RAIN

Rain and wet road surfaces spell danger.

All manoeuvres are more difficult on a wet road because the grip of the wheels on the tarmac is greatly reduced. This is why braking distances are much longer and roadholding is lower.

Here is some advice for driving in

the rain:

– Reduce speed and maintain a greater safety distance from the cars in front.

– If it is raining particularly heavily, visibility is also reduced. In these cases, switch on the dipped headlights even if it is still daylight so you can be seen more easily.

– Do not drive through puddles at speed and hold on tightly to the wheel: a puddle taken at high speed might cause you to lose control of the car (“aquaplaning”).

– Move the ventilation controls to the position for demisting the windows (see the section “Getting to know your car”), to avoid visibility problems.

– Periodically check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades.

DRIVING IN FOG

– If the fog is thick, do not start out on a journey unless you absolutely have to.

If driving in mist, blanket fog or when there is the danger of fog patches:

– Keep your speed down.

– Turn on the dipped headlights, rear foglights and front foglights, if fitted, even during the day. Do not drive with your headlights at fullbeam.

– Remember that fog also means the tarmac is wet and therefore manoeuvres of all kinds are more difficult and stopping distances are longer.

– Keep a good distance from the cars in front of you.

– As far as possible, avoid spurts of speed or sudden deceleration.

– Do not overtake other vehicles if you can help it.

– If you are forced to stop your car (breakdown, limited visibility etc.) try to stop off the road. Turn on the hazard lights and, if possible, the dipped headlights. Rhythmically sound the horn if you realise another car is coming.

IMPORTANT On stretches of road with good visibility, switch off your rear foglights; the brightness of these lights could annoy the people travelling in the cars behind.

DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS

– When driving downhill use the engine braking effect by engaging a low gear so as not to overheat the brakes.

– Under no circumstances should you drive downhill with the engine off or with the car in neutral, let alone with the ignition key out.

– Drive at a moderate speed without cutting corners.

– Remember that overtaking while going uphill is slower and therefore requires more free road. If you are being overtaken while driving uphill, make it easier for the other vehicle to pass.

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

Here are some tips for driving in

these conditions.

– Before starting off, check that the windscreen wiper blades are not stuck to the windscreen.

– Remove any snow from the climate control system air intake.

– Keep your speed down.

– Use chains or snow tyres if the roads are covered in snow, see the respective paragraphs in this chapter.

– Do not keep the engine running for long periods in deep snow as the snow could push exhaust gases into the passenger compartment.

– Mainly use the braking effect of the engine and under all circumstances avoid braking sharply.

– When braking in a car not fitted with ABS, avoid the wheels locking by varying the pressure you exert on the brake pedal.

– Do not accelerate suddenly and avoid swerving.

– In the winter, even apparently dry roads may have icy patches. Be careful therefore when driving over stretches that do not get much exposure to the sun or that are lined by trees and rocks, where ice might not have melted.

– Keep a good distance from the vehicles in front.

DRIVING WITH ABS

The car can be fitted with a wheel anti-locking system (ABS) and with electronic brake correction (EBD) system.

ABS is a braking system that essentially offers two advantages:

1) It prevents wheel locking and consequent skidding in emergency stops, particularly when the road does not offer much grip.

2) It makes it possible to brake and steer at the same time so you can avoid unexpected obstacles and direct the car where you want while braking. The extent to which this can be done will depend on the physical limits of the tyre’s total grip.

To get the most out of ABS:

– During emergency stops or when grip conditions are poor, you will feel a slight pulsation on the brake pedal. This is the sign that the ABS is working. Do not release the brake pedal but continue to press so as not to interrupt the braking action.

– ABS prevents the wheels from locking, but it does not increase actual grip conditions between tyre and road. Therefore, even if your car is fitted with ABS, respect the safety distance from the car in front of you and keep your speed down when driving into bends.

ABS serves to increase the controllability of the car, not to enable you to go faster.

If warning light >

switches on when the en-

The car is fitted with an

electronic brake corrector

(EBD). If warning lights > and x light up simultaneously when the engine is running, this indicates an EBD fault. This means that violent braking could cause early locking of the rear wheels causing the car to skid. Drive the car extremely carefully to the nearest LANCIA Dealership to have the system checked.

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION

Some suggestions which may help you to keep the running costs of your car down and lower the amount of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere are given below.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

The overall state of the car is an important factor which has a marked influence over fuel consumption and driving comfort and on the life span of your car. For this reason care should be taken to maintain your vehicle by carrying out the necessary checks and regulations in accordance with the specifications given in the Servize Schedule (see spark plugs, idle, air filters, timing sections).

Tyres

Tyres should be checked at least every four weeks: if the pressure is too low fuel consumption increases as the resistance to the rolling movement of the tyre is greater. In this state, tyre wear is increased and car handling suffers which will affect safety.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and stability.

Roof/ski racks

Remove roof or ski racks from the roof of the car as soon as they are no longer needed. These accessories reduce the aerodynamic penetration of the car and will increase consumption. When transporting particularly large objects, use a trailer where possible.

Electrical devices

Use the electrical devices for the necessary time only. The heated rear window, supplementary lights, windscreen wipers, heating system blower require large amounts of energy and, increasing the request for power also increases fuel consumption (up to +25% when driving in built-up areas).

Air conditioner

The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on average up to +20%). When the temperature outside the car permits it, use the air vents where possible.

Spoilers

The use of aerodynamic optional extras which are not certified for specific use on the car, may reduce the aerodynamic penetration of the car and increase consumption.

STYLE OF DRIVING

Starting

Do not warm the engine when the car is stationery or at high or low revs: in this way the engine will warm up gradually increasing consumption and emissions. You should drive off slowly straight away avoiding high revs so that the engine will warm up more quickly.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving the engine when stopped at traffic lights or before switching off the engine and avoid doubling the clutch as these actions have no purpose on modern vehicles and serve only to increase consumption and pollution.

Gear selection

As soon as the traffic and road conditions allow it, shift to a higher gear. Using a lower gear to liven up acceleration greatly increases consumption. In the same way, improper use of the higher gears will increase consumption, emissions and wear and tear on the engine.

Top speeds

Fuel consumption increases considerably as speed increases. For example, when accelerating from 90 to 120 kph, fuel consumption increases by about +30%. Your speed should be kept as even as possible and superfluous braking and acceleration avoided as this increases both consumption and emissions. A “soft” way of driving should be adopted by attempting to anticipate manoeuvres to avoid imminent danger and to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front in order to avoid braking sharply.

Acceleration

Accelerating violently increasing the revs will greatly affect consumption and emissions: acceleration should be gradual and not exceed the maximum torque.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Frequent cold starting will not enable the engine to reach optimal running temperature. It follows therefore that consumption will be higher (from +15% to +30% in built-up areas) as will the production of toxic emissions.

Traffic and road conditions

Heavy traffic and higher consumption are synonymous; for example, when driving slowly with frequent use of the lower gears or in large towns where there are numerous traffic lights.

Winding roads, mountain roads and bumpy roads also have a negative effect on consumption.

Enforced halts

During prolonged hold-ups (traffic lights, level crossings) the engine should be switched off.

CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT

Environmental protection has been one of the guiding principles in the production of the Lancia Y. It is no accident that its pollution control equipment is much more effective than that required by current legislation.

Nonetheless, the environment cannot get by without a concerted effort from everyone.

By following a few simple rules you can avoid harming the environment and often cut down fuel consumption at the same time.

On this subject, a few useful tips have been given below to supplement those marked by symbol # at various points of the handbook.

You are asked to read both the former and latter carefully.

LOOKING AFTER EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES

The correct use of pollution control devices not only ensures respect for the environment but also has an effect on the car’s performance. Keeping these devices in good condition is therefore a fundamental rule for driving that is easy on your pocket and on the environment too.

The first step to take is to follow the Service Schedule to the letter.

Use only unleaded petrol.

If you have trouble starting, do not keep turning the ignition key for long periods. Be especially careful to avoid bump starting the car by pushing, towing or rolling down hill: these are all manoeuvres that can damage the catalytic exhaust.

For emergency starts use only an

auxiliary battery.

If the engine begins to “loose its smoothness” when travelling, continue your journey but reduce the demands you are making on the engine and have the car seen to at a LANCIA Dealership as soon as you can.

When the instrument panel fuel reserve warning light comes on, fill up as soon as possible. A low level of fuel can cause an uneven supply of fuel to the engine with the inevitable increase in the temperature of the exhaust gas and serious damage to the catalytic converter.

Never run the engine with one or more spark plugs disconnected, even for testing purposes.

Do not warm up the engine by letting it idle for a while before moving off unless the outside temperature is very low and, even in this case, only do so for less than thirty seconds.

Do not install other heat shields and do not remove those already fitted to the catalytic converter and exhaust pipe.

Do not allow anything to be sprayed onto the catalytic converter, Lambda sensor and exhaust pipe.

When functioning normally the catalytic converter reaches high tem-

peratures. For this reason do not park the car over inflammable material (grass, dry leaves, pine needles etc.): fire hazard.

Failure to heed these precautions could cause a fire.

TOWING A TRAILER

IMPORTANT The car must be fitted with a homologated tow hitch and suitable electrical system for towing a caravan or trailer.

Have the tow hitch fitted by an expert who will issue specific documentation for use on roads.

Fit special and/or additional rearview mirrors in accordance with the highway code.

Remember that towing a trailer makes it harder for the car to climb the maximum gradients specified.

Engage a low gear when driving downhill rather than constantly braking.

The weight the trailer exerts on the car’s tow hitch coupling reduces the car’s carrying capacity by the same amount.

In order to be sure you are not exceeding the maximum towing weight (given on the car’s registration papers), you have to take into account the trailer’s weight fully laden including the accessories and personal luggage.

Do not exceed the speed limits for towing a trailer in the country you are driving in. In any case, do not exceed the top speed of 100 km/h.

The ABS system with which the car may be fitted does not control the brak-

ing system of a trailer. Special care must therefore be taken on slippery surfaces.

Under no circumstances modify the car’s braking system for trailer braking

control. The trailer’s braking system must be completely independent of the car’s hydraulic system.

SNOW CHAINS

The use of snow chains is regulated by the legislation in force in the country the car is driven in.

The chains may only be applied to the drive wheel tyres (front wheels).

Use only low profile chains (maximum height off the tyre: 12 mm).

Check the tautness of the chains after driving some twenty to thirty metres.

IMPORTANT As the spare wheel is small (space-saver), it is not possible to fit snow chains to it. If a front tyre is punctured, first exchange a rear wheel with the spare tyre and then change the flat tyre with the rear wheel thus removed. This way there will be two ordinary wheels at the front and the snow chains can be fitted.

Remember that the wheels should always be exchanged on the same side of the vehicle; never change wheels over from one side of the car to the other.

Keep you speed

down when snow

Avoid potholes, steps and kerbs. Do not drive for long distances on roads free from snow as not to damage the car and the road surface.

fitted with 195/50 R15 82H

tyres; snow chains cannot be fitted on these tyres. Alternatively, have 185/60 R14 82H tyres fitted on which snow chains can be mounted. If it is desired to use snow tyres see the section “Snow tyres”.

chains are fitted.

The 1.2 16V MN red car is

SNOW TYRES

These are tyres that have been specifically designed for driving on snow and ice, to be fitted in place of the car’s standard tyres.

Only replace with the type of tyre indicated in the table below:

Standard tyre Snow tyre

165/65 R14 78T 185/60 R14 82H 185/60 R14 82T

195/50 R15 82H

(*) See the warnings concerning maximum speed on the next page.

165/65 R14 78Q (M+S) (*) 185/60 R14 82Q (M+S) (*)

195/50 R15 82H

LANCIA Dealership is pleased to offer advice concerning the choice of the most suitable tyre according to the use required by the Customer.

Refer to the pressure of standard tyres of the same size to find the correct inflation pressure: see “Tyre pressure” in the “Technical Specifications” section.

The winter characteristics for snow tyres are considerably less when the tread is less than 4 mm. In such cases it is safer to replace them.

The snow tyre characteristics are such that, with normal environmental conditions or on long journeys on the motorway their performance is lower than that of standard tyres.

Therefore they should only be used for the purpose for which they have been homologated (“Q” indicates that the tyre is designed for a speed of less than 160 km/h).

IMPORTANT When using snow tyres with a maximum speed index that is less than the capacity of the car (increased by 5%), place in the passenger compartment, well in sight, a warning that indicates the maximum speed permitted by the snow tyres (in accordance with the EC Directive).

Fit four identical tyres (same make and tread) on the wheels to ensure safety when driving and when braking as well as easy handling.

Do not reverse the direction of rotation of the tyres.

The maximum speed of snow tyres with a “Q” indication must never ex-

ceed 160 km/h and in any case must always observe the regulations of the Highway Code.

STORING THE CAR

Do the following if the car is not to

be used for more than a month:

– Park the car in covered, dry and if

possible well-ventilated premises.

– Engage a gear.

– Remove the cables from the battery terminals (first remove the cable to the negative terminal) and check the battery charge. This check should be carried out once every three months while the car is in storage. Recharge the battery if the no-load voltage is less than 12.5V.

– Make sure the handbrake is not engaged.

– Clean and protect the painted parts using protective wax.

– Clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special compounds available on the market.

– Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the glass.

– Slightly open the windows.

– Cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of imperforated plastic as they do not allow moisture on the car body to evaporate.

– Inflate the tyres to 0.5 bar above the normal specified pressure and check it at intervals.

– Do not drain the engine cooling system.

REPEATED CHECKS AND CHECKS BEFORE LONG TRIPS

Periodically, remember to check:

– tyre pressure and condition

– engine oil level

– coolant level and condition of the

system

– brake fluid level

– windscreen washer liquid level

– power steering fluid level.

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELL PHONES

Cell phones and other radio transmitters (e.g. CB radios) cannot be used inside the car, unless you use a separate aerial mounted outside the car.

IMPORTANT The use of cellular phones, CB transmitters or other similar devices inside the passenger compartment (without an aerial) produces RF electromagnetic fields which, amplified by the resonance effects inside the passenger compartment may cause electrical systems equipping the vehicle (engine control unit, ABS/EBD control unit etc.) to malfunction. This could compromise vehicle safety as well as constituting a potential hazard for the occupants.

The transmission and reception efficiency of this equipment may also be affected by the shielding effect of the car’s body.

USEFUL ACCESSORIES

In addition to the legal requirements we recommend keeping the following in the car (fig. 4):

– first-aid kit with non-alcoholic base disinfectant, sterile gauze, a roll of gauze bandage, plasters, etc.,

– fire extinguisher,

– all-purpose round-nose scissors,

– work gloves.

The parts described and illustrated are available from Lineaccessori LANCIA.

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fig. 4

IN AN EMERGENCY

People who find themselves in an emergency

situation need immediate and concrete help.

The following pages have been written to help

you if the need arises.

As you will see, a host of little snags have been taken into account and, for each of them, the measures you yourself can take are suggested. If the problems are more serious however, you should have the car seen to at a LANCIA Dealership.

With regard to this, we would like to remind you that, in addition to the Owner handbook, you have also been provided with the WARRANTY BOOKLET where you will find details of all the services Lancia can provide should you find yourself in difficulty.

We nevertheless recommend you read these pages. If in need you will be able to find the information you require much more quickly.

EMERGENCY STARTUP ............................... 91

JUMP STARTING ........................................... 92

BUMP STARTING .......................................... 93

IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED .......................... 94

IF A BULB NEEDS REPLACING ................... 99

IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ......... 102

IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......... 106

IF A FUSE BLOWS ........................................ 107

IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ............................ 113

IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RAISED ............ 114

IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TOWED ............ 116

IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS ........................... 117

EMERGENCY STARTUP

If the ignition key fails to deactivate

the engine immobiliser, the warning light ¢ will remain lit and the engine will not start. In this case, you should contact your LANCIA Dealership and get them to carry out the emergency startup using the code given on the CODE card. Alternatively, you can perform the emergency startup procedure yourself by following the procedure given below.

Read the whole procedure care-

fully before trying to carry it out. If

you make a mistake in the emergency procedure you must turn the ignition key back to STOP and repeat the whole operation from the beginning step 1.

1) Read the 5-figure electronic code

given on the CODE card.

2) Turn the ignition key to MAR.

3) Press the accelerator pedal to the

floor and keep it there. The warning lamp will light up for about 8

seconds, and then go out. At this point release the accelerator pedal and prepare to count the number of flashes of the warning lamp .

4) The warning lamp starts flashing: when it has flashed the number of times that corresponds to the first figure of the code on the CODE card, press the accelerator pedal and keep it there until the warning lamp lights up for four

seconds and then goes out again. Release the accelerator pedal.

5) The warning lamp will start flashing again: when the lamp has flashed the number of times that corresponds to the second figure on the CODE card, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and keep it there.

6) Do the same for the remaining figures on the CODE card.

7) Once the final figure has been entered, keep the accelerator pedal pressed. The warning lamp will light up for 4 seconds and

then go out. Release the accelerator pedal.

8) The warning lamp will flash rapidly for about 4 seconds to indicate that the operation has been completed correctly.

9) Start the engine by turning the ignition key from MAR to AVV (with- out turning it to STOP).

If, however, the warning lamp remains lit, turn the ignition key to STOP and repeat the procedure from step 1.

IMPORTANT After an emergency start, you should contact a LANCIA Dealership immediately, otherwise you will have to repeat the procedure described each time you want to start the engine.

JUMP STARTING

If the battery is flat, you can use another battery to start the engine. Its capacity must be the same or slightly greater than the flat battery (see the section “Technical Specifications”).

Do the following, (fig. 1):

1) Lift the protective cover on the positive pole, then connect the positive terminals (+) of the two batteries A and B with a jump lead, which is usually red.

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2) With a second lead (usually black), connect the negative terminal C (–) of the auxiliary battery to an earth point D on the engine or gearbox of the car to be started.

IMPORTANT Do not connect the black lead to the negative pole of the flat battery; any sparks could set the gas coming out of the battery on fire. If the other battery is fitted in a vehicle, prevent accidental contacts between the metal parts of the two ve-

hicles.

4) When the engine has

started, remove the leads in

3) Start the engine.

the reverse order to before:

D, C, B and finally A.

If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, do not keep turning the key but have the car seen to at a LANCIA Dealership.

fig. 1

Under no circumstances should a battery charger be used to start the engine:

it could damage the electronic systems and in particular the control units governing ignition and fuel feed.

Do not carry out this procedure if you lack experience; if it is not done cor-

rectly it can cause very intense electrical discharges and the battery might even explode. In addition, the fluid contained in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. You are also advised not to put

naked flames or lighted cigarettes near the battery and not to cause sparks: risk of fire and explosion.

To avoid damage to the electrical system, scrupulously follow the cable

manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the cables have an adequate cross section and are long enough to avoid the two car touching.

BUMP STARTING

Bump starting by pushing, towing or rolling downhill must be avoided at all costs. This way of starting could cause a rush of fuel

into the catalytic exhaust pipe and damage it beyond repair.

Remember that as long as the engine is not running, the brake booster and

power steering do not work. You therefore have to use considerably more effort on both the brake pedal and the steering wheel.

IF A TYRE IS

PUNCTURED

GENERAL INDICATIONS

The following precautions must be observed when changing a wheel and using the jack and the space-saver spare wheel.

Signal that the car is stationary as per the highway code: hazard lights, warn-

ing triangle, etc.

Any passengers must get out of the car, especially if it is heavily laden, and keep out of the way of traffic while the wheel is being changed.

If the ground is sloping or bumpy, place wedges or other suitable material under the wheels to stop the car from moving.

The space-saver spare wheel is specific to the vehicle; do not use it on other

models and do not use spare wheels designed for other models on your car.

If you change the type of wheels fitted (alloy rims instead of steel ones), you must also change the securing bolts for others of suitable dimensions.

The space-saver spare wheel must only be used in the event of an emergency, and then only for as little as possible and at no more than 80 km/h. Driving will feel different with the space-saver spare wheel fitted. Avoid sharp braking and acceleration, sudden swerving and fast cornering.

The space-saver spare wheel has a life-span of about 3000 km after which the tyre should be replaced with another of the same type.

Never fit a standard tyre to a rim to be used for the space-saver spare wheel. Have the punctured tyre repaired and fitted back on as soon as possible.

No more than one space-saver spare wheel must be used at the same time.

Do not grease the bolt threads before fitting them, they could unscrew themselves.

The jack must only be used to change wheels on the vehicle with which it is supplied or on vehicles of the same model. All other uses, for example raising other vehicles, must be excluded. Under no circumstances use the jack to carry out repairs under the vehicle.

If the jack is not used correctly, the raised vehicle may fall.

Do not use the jack to lift weights above that indicated on the label attached to the jack itself.

Never start the engine while the car is raised by the jack. If travelling with a trailer, detach the trailer before raising the car.

Snow chains cannot be fitted to the spare wheel, consequently if a front tyre is punctured (front drive) and snow chains need to be fitted, a standard wheel must be removed from the back axle and the spacesaver spare wheel fitted in its place. In this way there will be two standard wheels on the front and the snow chains can be fitted.

Incorrect fitting of the wheel hub could result in the hub coming off when the vehicle is travelling.

Never tamper with the inflation

valve.

Do not insert any type of tool be-

tween the rim and the tyre.

Periodically check the tyre pressure including that of the sparesaver spare wheel as per the values given in “Technical Specifications”.

fig. 2

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fig. 3

1. STOP THE CAR

– Stop the car so it is not a danger for on-coming traffic and in such a position that the tyre can be changed in safety. The ground must be flat and adequately firm. During the night, chose a lit area, if possible.

– Turn engine off and engage the handbrake.

– Engage first or reverse gear.

– Signal that the car is stopped according to traffic regulations: hazard lights, warning triangle, etc.

Any passengers must leave the car and watch out for traffic while the tyre is being changed.

If the ground is sloping or bumpy, place wedges or other suitable material for stopping the car under the wheels.

2. TAKE OUT THE TOOLS, JACK AND SPARE WHEEL (space-saver wheel)

They are in the boot.

– Lift the carpeting.

– Unscrew the fastener A (fig. 2)

and take out the tool holder.

The tool holder contains:

B - vehicle tow ring; C - jack handle; D - wheel bolt wrench; E - screwdriver;

F - extension for screwing wheel

bolts and inflation valve cap;

G - jack.

fig. 4

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fig. 5

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