Wheels And Tyres; Body - Lancia Ypsilon Owner's Handbook Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the tyres:
avoid braking suddenly, racing starts
and violent impact against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles and driving
for extended periods on uneven road
surfaces;
periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tread wear;
avoid travelling with the vehicle
overloaded. If a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it;
tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber
and at the sides are a sign of ageing. In
any case, if the tyres have been on
the car for over 6 years, they should be
checked by specialised personnel.
Also remember to check the
space-saver wheel very carefully (for
versions/markets, where provided);
alternate the tyres, between front
and rear, every 10-15 thousand
kilometres, keeping them on the same
side of the car so as not to reverse
the direction of rotation;
in the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve.
avoid travelling with partially or
completely deflated tyres as this can
compromise safety and damage the
tyres beyond repair.
WARNING
165) The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
166) If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
167) Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the left
and vice versa.
168) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C. The
mechanical characteristics of the wheels
might be compromised.
169) Travelling with partially or completely
deflated tyres can cause safety problems
and damage the concerned tyre beyond
repair.

BODY

PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
if there is any decorative sticker or if
high pressure jets or cleaners are used
to wash the car, keep a distance of
at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
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