FIAT ULYSSE 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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To engage the reverse gear (R) from
the neutral position:
– lift the sliding ring A-fig. 111-112
under the knob and move the lever on
the left and then forward.Press the clutch pedal
fully when changing gear.
The floor under the ped-
al must therefore be clear and
any floor mats must lie flat and
not get in the way of the pedals.ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
It has four gears and a reverse which
adapt to the driver’s driving style ac-
cording to the road conditions and the
vehicle load.
IMPORTANTTo use the auto-
matic electronic gear (and the relative
Shift-lock safety device) in the correct
way, read carefully the following in-
structions.
fig. 111
F0B0075b
fig. 112
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SELECTION LEVER fig. 113
P= Parking.
R= Reverse.
N= Neutral.
D= Drive, automatic forward gear.M= Sequence mode.
+= Shift to a higher gear in sequence
mode.
–= Shift to a lower gear in sequence
mode.DISPLAY fig. 114
It is possible to view on the display:
– the selected gear (P, R, N, D),
when driving with the automatic gear;
– the selected gear, when driving in
sequence mode, through or .
LEVER POSITION
Drive, automatic gear forward
(D)
Position Dis used on urban and ex-
tra-urban roads.
fig. 113
F0B0252b
fig. 114
F0B0253bShifting the lever from P
to D (P6D), from N to D
(N6D) and from R to D
(R6D) should be made only
when the vehicle is stationary,
the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully pressed (shift - lock
safety device).

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Neutral (N)
It corresponds to the neutral posi-
tion of a traditional mechanic gear.Reverse (R)
To engage the reverse
the vehicle must be sta-
tionary, the engine idling
and the accelerator pedal re-
leased. Then follow the instruc-
tions given in “Engine starting”
paragraph in this chapter.
When the engine is at Rit is not pos-
sible to start the engine.Parking (P)
Pposition locks drive wheels.
Engage this gear only when the ve-
hicle is stationary and apply also the
handbrake. Then follow the instruc-
tions given in “Engine starting” para-
graph in this chapter.
IMPORTANTIf the lever is not
positioned correctly, the last stable en-
gaged gear flashes on the display. To move the lever from
N, release the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idling
and follow the instructions given
in “Engine starting” paragraph in
this chapter.
When the lever is at N it is possible
to start the engine.

It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The
engine consumes oxygen and
gives off carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other poisonous
fumes.
– Make sure the handbrake is up and
the gear lever in Por N: the engine
can be started only with the gear in
these two positions.
– Turn the ignition key to Dwithout
pressing the accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to Sbefore trying to start the engine
again.
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STARTING THE ENGINEIf the instrument panel warning light
stays on when the ignition key is at M,
turn the key to Sand then back to M;
if the warning light still remains lit, try
with the other keys provided with the
vehicle.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine (see “In an emergency” chapter)
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the ig-
nition key at Mwhen the engine is off
to prevent draining the battery charge.MOVING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
– press fully the brake pedal;
– select the required gear lever po-
sition;
– accelerate progressively; the vehi-
cle is started and the gear shift de-
pends on the position selected.
When the ignition key is
at M, it is possible to shift
the gear lever from P on-
ly when the brake pedal is fully
depressed (Shift-lock safety de-
vice).

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SEQUENCE DRIVING MODE
Shift the lever from Dto the right,
into M position:
• if the lever is shifted to +: higher
gear engaged;
• if the lever is shifted to –: lower
gear engaged.
Each gear shift can be viewed on the
display and any mistake is automati-
cally excluded by the control unit
which allows to engage a lower gear
only if the engine revolutions make it
possible.
With sequence driving the automat-
ic electronic gearbox works as a fixed
gearbox controlled in sequence mode.
The electronic control shifts the gear
when the engine revolutions are low-
er than the rpm allowed.AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE
It is possible to select Din any dri-
ving condition.
The optimal gear shift is selected by
the control unit according to the
speed and the engine load (position of
the accelerator pedal).
When no power is required by the
engine, longer gear shifts are selected
so that consumption is reduced.
When the accelerator pedal is
pressed, more power is required, thus
lower gear shifts are selected and the
car performance is improved in terms
of acceleration and pickup: in this case
consumption raises.For a rapid car pickup:
– press the accelerator pedal fully un-
til the kick-down device is activated so
that maximum performance is reached
(obviously, consumption raises).
IMPORTANTWhen driving on
roads covered in snow, ice, etc. (low
grip) do not activate the kick-down
device.

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Driving on snow or ice
When driving on snow or ice (low
grip) we recommend to press button
A-fig. 115:
– Symbol òis displayed fig. 116and
the car is started with the second gear.IMPORTANTThis is is possible
only when the lever is at D; if the
lever is shifted from D, it is excluded
automatically. This function can be ac-
tivated also when the car is travelling,
provided that speed in lower than
45 km/h.FAILURE INDICATIONS
The electronic automatic transmis-
sion failure is warned by the display of
a dedicated message on the Connect
infotelematic system screen.
The electronic automatic transmis-
sion failure is warned by the display of
a dedicated message on the in-
fotelematic display and symbol òflash-
ing on the display fig. 116.
Contact as soon as possible the Fi-
at Dealershipto have the failure re-
moved.
fig. 115
F0B0254b
fig. 116
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INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
fig. 117
Pull handle Ato open the glove com-
partment.
Turning the key locks or unlocks the
compartment (where fitted).
Do not travel with the
glove compartment open
as this could cause injury
in the event of an accident.
fig. 117
F0B0088b
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Proceed as follows:
– release the accelerator pedal;
– press the brake pedal.
IMPORTANTOn a downhill and
the engine started, keep the vehicle
stopped only with the brake pedal; do
not press the accelerator pedal.
When stationary, the engine started
and the gear lever at D, Ror M(se-
quence mode), keep the brake pedal
depressed to prevent the car moving
with the engine idling.
If the car is stationary for a long time,
shift the gear lever to P.PARKING
Apply the handbrake and shift the
gear lever to P. Steer the wheels and
place a wedge or a stone under them
if the car is parked on a slope.
Do not leave the ignition key at Mto
prevent draining the battery charge.
Always take the ignition key with you
when leaving the car.
SOUND WARNINGS
(BUZZERS)
If you open the doors when the ig-
nition key has been removed or is at
S, a sound warning is emitted if the
gear lever is not in Pposition. Do not leave children
unsupervised in the vehi-
cle.

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UPPER RETRACTABLE
COMPARTMENTS fig. 119-120
Press button Ato open the com-
partments.CENTRAL GLASS/CAN
HOLDER fig. 121
Open it following the direction
shown by the arrow. The compart-
ment is glass/can-shaped inside A.
Do not travel with the
compartments open as
this could cause injury in
the event of an accident.
Do not travel with the
glove compartment open
as this could cause injury
in the event of an accident.
fig. 118
F0B0293b
fig. 120
F0B0257b
fig. 121
F0B0090bfig. 119
F0B0256b
AUDIO-VIDEO SOCKET
(where fitted)
Inside the glove compartment
there is a pre-arranged AUDIO-
VIDEO A-fig. 118outlet for con-
necting a TV camera to the CON-
NECT infotelematic System (this
function is not currently available).
This connection will enable directly
displaying previously filmed images
on the screen itself.

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COMPARTMENT UNDER
THE FRONT PASSENGER’S
SEAT (where fitted) fig. 123
Pull handle Aupwards and then out-
wards to take it out.ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
The following compartments com-
plete the Ulysse interior fittings:
– open document compartment A-
fig. 124under the steering wheel;– bottle - glass - can holders on the
second fig. 125and third row side
panels fig. 126; bottle compartments
can also be used to contain a remov-
able waste container C-fig. 125;
fig. 123
F0B0092b
fig. 124
F0B0089b
fig. 125
F0B0096b
fig. 126
F0B0091b

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– document compartments D-
fig. 127on the third row side panels
(where fitted). Follow the direction
shown by the arrow to open them.COLLAPSIBLE SHELF
(where fitted) fig. 128
There is a collapsible shelf Aon the
back of each front seat; bring it to a
horizontal position as shown in the
figure.SUN VISORS fig. 129
These are positioned to the sides of
the driving mirror. They can be swung
up, down or sideways as illustrated.
On the back of both the visors there
is a vanity mirror with courtesy lights
A(where fitted) protected by a flap B.
fig. 127
F0B0094b
fig. 128
F0B0095b
fig. 129
F0B0084b
Do not travel with the
shelf open as this could
cause injury in the event
of an accident.