Lancia Ypsilon Owner's Handbook Manual page 136

STOPPING THE ENGINE
GETTING TO KNOW
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
YOUR CAR
idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, before turning
the engine off you should allow it to idle to allow
SAFETY
the temperature in the engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
STARTING AND
turning off the engine serves absolutely
DRIVING
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel
and is damaging especially to turbocharged
engines.
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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PARKING
Switch off the engine and engage the handbrake.
Engage a gear (first gear if parked uphill or
reverse if facing downhill) and leave the wheels
turned. If the car is parked on a steep slope block
the wheels with a wedge or stone. Always remove
the ignition key when leaving the car.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake pull lever A fig. 108
upwards until the car is secured. To release the
handbrake, raise the lever A slightly, press and
hold the button B and lower the lever.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is also
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge or
stone.
fig. 108
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