Lancia Y. Instruction - part 1

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DASHBOARD

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

1. Fixed air vents for side windows - 2. Left-hand stalk (direction indicators/headlamps) - 3. Airbag - 4. Right-hand stalk (wind-
screen 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.

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

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 adjust-
ment lever - 18. Bonnet release lever - 19. Horn - 20. Object tray/Fusebox.

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THE LANCIA 
CODE SYSTEM

To further protect your car from at-

tempted theft, it has been fitted with
an electronic engine immobiliser sys-
tem called “Lancia CODE”, which is
currently considered the most effec-
tive 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 dur-
ing ignition. The modulated signal is
a “password” with which the control
unit recognises the key. Engine igni-
tion is enabled only if the key is recog-
nised 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 depend-
ing on the version:

– version without remote control,

two B keys;

– versions with door lock/unlock re-

mote 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-
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 re-
mote 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 emer-
gency”);

fig. 1

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fig. 2

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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 pro-
vided.

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 pro-
cedure.

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 recog-
nised 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 en-
gine remains immobilised, try using
the other keys supplied with the car.

If you are still unable to start the en-

gine, use the emergency starting pro-
cedure (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, re-

peat 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 com-

ponents inside the key may be dam-
aged 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.

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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 pro-
cedure 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.

Ministerial homologation

With respect to the legislation in

force in each country on the use of ra-
dio frequencies:

– the market specific homologation

codes are given in the chapter “Ac-
cessory installation”;

– the homologation code is printed

on the ignition key-remote control for
the markets which require it.

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 con-

trol and must be used close to the car.

fig. 3

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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.

– PARK: engine off, parking lights

lit, key can be removed, steering col-
umn locked. Press button A to turn
the key to PARK.

fig. 5

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If the ignition switch has

been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to steal

your car), get a LANCIA Dealer-
ship to make sure it is still func-
tioning 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-
gage the reverse gear. Never leave
children alone in the car.

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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 cov-
ers; insert the new batterie respecting
the polarity shown; close the plastic
covers.

Used batteries are an en-

vironmental hazard. Dis-
pose of them in appropri-

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

fig. 4

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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 mov-
ing. 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.

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).

fig. 6

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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.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS (fig. 8)

The rear head restraints (fig. 9) can

be removed to fold the seat back:

– press tabs A and remove the head

restraint.

To refit, fit it in the holes until you

hear a click.

fig. 9

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Remember: head re-

straints should be adjusted
to support the back of your

head and not your neck. Only if
they are in this position will they
be able to provide effective protec-
tion in the event of a rear-end
shunt.

The height of the front head re-

straints can be adjusted to ensure that
the person’s head rests on it correctly.

Lumbar support adjustment 

This adjustment gives better back

support.

To adjust, turn knob D (fig. 7).

fig. 7

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fig. 8

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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 re-
turn the passenger seat to the position
it was in previously. Always ensure
the seat is locked properly in its run-
ners by trying to move it back and
forth.

STEERING WHEEL (fig. 11)

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.

The wheel must only be

adjusted while the car is
stationary.

Do not push on the power

steering limit switch for
more than 15 seconds with

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

fig. 11

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fig. 12

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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.

fig. 10

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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.

fig. 14

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fig. 15

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If the mirror makes it dif-

ficult to get through nar-
row gaps, fold it from po-

sition 1 to position 2 (fig. 15).

When driving the mirrors

should always be in ex-
tended position 1.

The external curved rear

view mirrors slightly alter
the perception of distance.

DOOR MIRRORS

Hand-adjustable (fig. 13)

Turn knob A inside the car.

fig. 13

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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 pas-
senger’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.

ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT
BELT HEIGHT (fig. 17)

For maximum safety,

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

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

fig. 17

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Make the height adjust-

ment when the car is sta-
tionary.

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.

fig. 16

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For maximum pretensioner protec-

tion, make sure your seat belt fits
snugly to your chest and hips.

Never dismantle or tam-

per with pretensioner
components. Any interven-

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

PRETENSIONERS

The Lancia Y is fitted with preten-

sioners to enable the seat belts to of-
fer even more effective protection.
These devices “feel” that a violent col-
lision 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 instructionly.

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 mainte-

nance or lubrication. Any modifica-
tion to its original features will nullify
the pretensioner’s effectiveness. If wa-
ter or mud accidentally get into the
pretensioner as a result of floods or
storms, the device must be replaced.

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.

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Work involving knocks,

vibrations or localised
heating (maximum 6 hours

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

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 la-
bel. The pretensioners must be
changed before expiry.

Remember, in the case of

a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wear-

ing seat belts also represent a se-
rious danger to the passengers in
the front.

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.

fig. 18

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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.

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.

fig. 20

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS

The driver is responsible for re-

specting and making sure the passen-
gers respect the local rules on the use
of seat belts.

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.

fig. 19

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Never travel with a child

sitting on a passenger’s lap
with a single seat belt to

protect them both (fig. 21).

fig. 21

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Seat belts must also be worn by ex-

pectant 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).

If the belt has undergone

serious strain, for example
following an accident, re-

place the belt with its anchorages,
the anchorage screws and the pre-
tensioner. Even if there is no visi-
ble damage, the resistance proper-
ties may have deteriorated.

fig. 22

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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, re-

place 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 deter-
gents, 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.

SEVERE DANGER:
if the car has a pas-
senger airbag, do

not place the child seat on the
front seat.

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fig. 23

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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 chil-

dren.

A child’s head, in respect to that of

an adult, is larger and heavier in re-
lation to the body. Moreover the mus-
cular and bone structure is not fully
developed. For these reasons, children
require specific restraint systems, dif-
ferent to those required by adult pas-
sengers.

The results of research on the best

child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of re-
straint 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 ho-

mologation 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 refer-
ence 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 ve-
hicles.

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