maintenance FIAT ULYSSE 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a
Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric sys-
tem can support the required load.

CODE CARD
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written on
the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety
features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) â(the car’s
wellbeing).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuosly monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-
tion is fitted in your car.
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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 the driver
losing control of the car.TO ADJUST THE RECLINING
SEAT BACK fig. 24
Pull out the lever Ato its full extent
and move it up or down to get the re-
quired position, then release it.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(DRIVER’S SEAT) fig. 24
To lift the seat, pull out the lever B
to its full extent and move it up or
down to get the required position. To
lower the seat, pull down the lever B
and move it up or down to get the re-
quired position.IMPORTANTThe adjustment can
only be made sitting in the driving
seat. Do not remove the seats or car-
ry out maintenance and/or repairs on
them: any operations that are not car-
ried out properly may affect the safe-
ty devices; always take your vehicle to
a Fiat Dealership.
LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT
fig. 25
(for versions/markets, where provided)
That provides better support for the
back. Turn knob Ato make the ad-
justment.
FRONT SEATS
MOVING THE SEAT
BACKWARDS
OR FORWARDS fig. 23
Lift lever Aand push the seat back-
wards or forwards.
fig. 23
F0B0015b
fig. 24
F0B0188b
fig. 22
F0B0016b
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INSTRUMENTSA -Odometer display: speedometer,
kilometre counter, maintenance indi-
cator, engine oil level gauge (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) and,
for versions with automatic gear, en-
gaged gear indicator and symbol for
presence of ice on the road, if any.
B -Warning lights
C -Trip kilometre counter reset
button
D -Button for instrument panel
brightness adjustment
fig. 74F0B0412b
fig. 75F0B0413b
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ODOMETER DISPLAY
This instrument displays the follow-
ing values:
on the upper line:partial kilome-
tres and engine oil level gauge (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided)
on the lower line:total kilometres
and programmed maintenance indica-
tor; versions with automatic gear are
also fitted with engaged gear indicator
(for further details see the chapter
“Automatic gear”).
Trip kilometre counter fig. 80
Press button Ato display the trip
kilometres. Keep it pressed to reset.Engine oil level gauge
(for versions/markets, where provided)
After turning the ignition key to M,
this indicator first displays the kilo-
metres to be reached before carrying
out the next maintenance operation
and then displays the engine oil level
in the engine sump for a limited time.
Fig. 81shows the correct oil level
condition. Flashing of the wording
“OIL”, together with the sound of the
buzzer and the dedicated message in-
dicate low engine oil level. Flashing of
wording “OIL –“ indicates an engine
oil level sensor failure.
fig. 80
F0B0244b
fig. 81
F0B0415b
fig. 82
F0B0246b
Scheduled maintenance
indicator fig. 82
The maintenance indicator uses
warning lamp Aand kilometre
counter Bto indicate when oil and oil
filter are to be replaced in accordance
with the service schedule. To keep the
warranty valid, go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship(see also the “Car maintenance”
chapter).
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IMPORTANTAny anomalies
should be reported to your Fiat
Dealershipimmediately without
waiting for the next servicing coupon
to be carried out.
A- Maintenance warning lamp.
B- Kilometre counter.
C- Configuration and reset button.
O
PERATION
When the key is turned to M, warn-
ing lamp Awill light up for some sec-
onds and the kilometre counter Bwill
display the number of kilometres
(rounded down) still to be travelled
before the next servicing is due. Af-
ter this period the engine oil level (for
versions/markets, where provided)
will be automatically displayed and
then the total kilometres travelled will
be displayed as well;
– maintenance due after 2000
km until the maintenance dead-
line: when the key is turned to M,
warning lamp Awill light up and the
kilometre counter Bwill display the
number of kilometres (rounded
down) still to be travelled before the
next servicing is due. After some sec-onds the warning lamp will remain lit
and the total travelled kilometres will
be displayed;
– maintenance overdue: when
the key is turned to M, warning lamp
Awill flash for some seconds and the
number of kilometres over the main-
tenance limit will be displayed; after
this period the warning lamp will re-
main lit and the total travelled kilo-
metres will be displayed.
IMPORTANTIf, after about
12 months, the kilometres indicated in
the Service Schedule have not been
reached yet, when the key is turned to
M, warning lamp Awill light up and
the kilometre counter will show 0 km.
In this case contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
C
ONFIGURATION PROCEDURE
If the vehicle is used in particularly
difficult conditions, you are recom-
mended to reset the system and re-
duce the maintenance frequency from
30,000 to 20,000 km.
To alter the maintenance frequency:
– turn the key to M;– press button Cand keep it
pressed, so the number of kilometres
still remaining or already passed since
the scheduled servicing will flash;
– release the button immediately to
display the preset maintenance fre-
quency;
– a repeated press on button C will
change the maintenance frequency to
the one required:
30,000 km(recommended in nor-
mal use conditions);
20,000 km(recommended in se-
vere use conditions);
– when the selected maintenance fre-
quency is displayed, press button Cfor
10 seconds (the maintenance fre-
quency selected will flash for 10 sec-
onds);
– release the button to confirm as
soon as the display stops flashing.
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The navigation system
helps the driver while dri-
ving by suggesting, vocal-
ly and graphically, the best route
to be followed to reach the pre-
set destination. The suggestions
given by the navigation system do
not exempt the driver from fully
responsibility due to driving be-
haviour and compliance with
road and other traffic regulations.
The responsibility for road safety
always and anyway lies with the
vehicle’s driver.RESETTING
To reset the maintenance indicator:
– turn the ignition key to S;
– press and keep button Cpressed;
– turn the key to M;
– press and keep button Cpressed
for around 10 seconds so that the
maintenance indicator starts progres-
sive resetting until = 0 will be dis-
played;
– release button C and warning lamp
Awill go off to confirm successful re-
setting.
Your Fiat Dealership will reset
the maintenance indicator after
each control carried out.
INFOTELEMATIC
CONNECT SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle can be fitted with the in-
fotelematic CONNECT system which
includes a radio with CD-ROM/Audio
player, GSM cell phone, navigator and
on-board computer, designed in ac-
cordance with the specific features of
the passenger compartment and with
a personalised design that blends with
the styling of the dashboard.
The system is installed in an user-
friendly position for the driver and the
graphics on the front panel make it
easy to quickly locate the controls
which facilitate the use of them.
To use the system keep to the
instructions and warnings con-
cerning both its functions and the
relative road safety rules con-
tained in the specific Annex pro-
vided with the present Owner
Handbook.
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Direction indicators fig. 99
Move the stalk as follows:
upwards (position 1): for the right
indicator;
downwards (position 2): for the
left indicator.
Instrument panel indicator light Eor
Rflashes.
The direction indicators turn off au-
tomatically when the vehicle straight-
ens up.
If you want to use the indicator
briefly (e.g. change of lane) move the
stalk up or down without it clicking in-
to position.
When you let it go, it will return to
the neutral position again.RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wiper fig. 100
This feature can only work with the
ignition key at M.
0- Windscreen wiper off.
1- Flick wipe.
1- Slow continuous wipe.
2- Fast continuous wipe.

- Temporary wipe: on releasing
the stalk it returns to position 0and
the windscreen wiper turns off auto-
matically.To make maintenance easier, wash
the windscreen or replace the wind-
screen washer blades, for example,
when the ignition key is at Sor re-
moved and turn the stalk downwards
(impulse) in 60 seconds; the wind-
screen wipers will stop in a vertical po-
sition, thus making it possible to be lift-
ed for replacing the blades or washing
the windscreen.
IMPORTANTDo not lift the wind-
screen wipers if they are not in verti-
cal position as above mentioned, oth-
erwise the bodywork might get dam-
aged.
fig. 99
F0B0424b
fig. 100
F0B0268b
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Windscreen wiper with rain
sensor fig. 101
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It works only when the ignition key
is at M.
0- Windscreen wiper off.
I- Flick wipe.
1- Slow continuous wipe.
2- Fast continuous wipe.
AUTO– Rain sensor activation (au-
tomatic operation). On releasing the
stalk it returns to position 0.To make maintenance easier, e.g. to
wash the windscreen or replace the
wiper blades when the ignition key is
at Sor has been removed, pull the
stalk downwards, so that the blades
stay up and stop in that position. Thus
it will be possible to lift the blades and
clean or replace them.
This function works only for 60 sec-
onds after turning the key to Sor re-
moving it.The rain sensor is provided only with
some versions. It is an electronic de-
vice connected to the windscreen
wiper and its function is to adapt flick
wipe to the rain intensity.
All the functions controlled by the
right-hand stalk are not altered.
The rain sensor is switched on au-
tomatically and turns the stalk to AU-
TO position. It gradually passes from
the windscreen wiper off, when the
windscreen is dry, to the slow con-
tinuous wipe when the rain is intense.
The rain sensor activation is signalled
by one flick wipe.
fig. 101
F0B0425b
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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once 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 in-
creased and vehicle handling suffers,
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
vehicle (especially when driving in the
city) and its trim greatly effects con-
sumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof/ski rack from the
roof when no longer necessary. These
accessories reduce the vehicle’s aero-
dynamic penetration, which affects
consumption. Use a trailer, if particu-
larly heavy objects are to be trans-
ported. Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the vehicle is an
important factor that has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption, driving
comfort and on the life span of your
vehicle. For this reason, care should
be taken to maintain your vehicle by
carrying out the necessary checks and
observing regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
Scheduled Maintenance Programme
(see section, idling, air cleaners, tim-
ing).Electrical devices
Use electric devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, supplementary lights, windscreen
wipers, heating system blower require
large amounts of electricity; this means
an increase in the request for power
and consequently an increase in fuel
consumption (up to +25% when dri-
ving in built-up areas).
Climate control system
The climate control unit is an addi-
tional load that greatly affects the en-
gine leading to higher consumption (on
average +20%). When the tempera-
ture outside allows it, use the air
vents.
Spoilers
The use of optional extras which are
not certified for specific use on the car
may reduce the aerodynamic pene-
tration of the car and increase con-
sumption.
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is es-
sential for ensuring it stays in tip-top
condition for a long time to come.
This is why Fiat has programmed a
number of service operations every
30,000 km.
Remember, however, that Scheduled
Servicing is not enough. Even before
30,000 km are reached, and also in be-
tween service coupons, you should
still check the level of the various liq-
uids and tyre pressure regularly.IMPORTANTThe Manufacturer
requires the Service Schedule coupons-
related checks to be carried out. Fail-
ure to do so could result in the war-
ranty being cancelled for those defects
that can be attributed to such failure.
Scheduled Servicing is performed at
a Fiat Dealershipand there is a set
time scale for such operations.
If it is seen that further replacements
or repairs are necessary in addition to
the work being carried out, these will
only be done after the customer has
his/her consent.IMPORTANTYou are recom-
mended to get in touch with a Fiat
Dealershipimmediately if any small
running problems crop up without
waiting for the next coupon.
If the vehicle is fre-
quently used to tow trail-
ers, carry out the sched-
uled service operations more fre-
quently than shown.
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