Lancia Ypsilon Owner's Handbook Manual

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120WARNINGLIGHTS ANDMESSAGESIN ANEMERGENCYCARMAINTENANCETECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARDAND CONTROLSSAFETYDEVICESCORRECTUSE OFTHE CARThe ABS system withwhich the car may be fit-ted does not control the trailerbraking system. Great care shouldtherefore be taken when driving onslippery road surfaces.WARNINGUnder no circumstancesshould the vehicle brakesystem be altered to control thetrailer brake. The trailer brakingsystem must be fully independentof the vehicle’s hydraulic system.The towing device must meet cur-rent regulations with reference to94/20/EC Directive and subsequentamendments.For any version the towing deviceused must match the towable weightof the vehicle on which it is to be in-stalled.IMPORTANT Supplementary elec-tric loads other than external lights(e.g. electric brake, electric winch,etc.) shall be used with running en-gine.WARNINGTOWING TRAILERSIMPORTANT NOTESFor towing caravans or trailers the carmust be fitted with a certified towhook and an adequate electric system.Installation should be carried out byspecialised personnel who release aspecial document for circulation onthe road.Install any specific and/or additionalrear-view mirrors as specified by law.Remember that when towing a trailer,steep hills are harder to climb, thebraking spaces increase and overtak-ing takes longer depending on theoverall weight.Engage a low gear when drivingdownhill, rather than constantly us-ing the brake.The weight the trailer exerts on thecar tow hook reduces by the sameamount the actual vehicle loading ca-pacity. To make sure the maximumtowable weight is not exceeded (givenin the log book) account should betaken of the fully laden trailer, in-cluding accessories and personal be-longings.Do not exceed the speed limits of thecountry you are driving in. In anycase do not exceed 100 km/h.INSTALLING THE TOW HOOKThe towing device should be fastenedto the body by specialised personnelaccording to any additional and/or in-tegrative information supplied by theManufacturer of the device.111-124 Ypsilon GB 10-10-2008 10:26 Pagina 120