warning FIAT ULYSSE 2008 2.G User Guide

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Warning light ucomes on when the
coolant is too hot.
Even travelling too slowly when the
outside temperature is very hot can
cause the needle to approach the red
sector. In this case it is better to stop
and turn off the engine. After a few
moments you can start the engine
again and accelerate slightly.
FUEL GAUGE
This gauge indicates the litres of fu-
el present in the tank.
When warning light Kcomes on, it
indicates that between 5 and 8 litres
of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank al-
most empty: the gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyser.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
(with sound system)
CONTROLS fig. 79a
A– button for opening the main menu
B– buttons for surfing the main menu
C– button for confirming the se-
lected function or for confirming set
values REV COUNTER
If the needle is in the red zone, it
shows your vehicle is overrevving.
This is only acceptable for a few mo-
ments.
IMPORTANTThe electronic in-
jection control system cuts off the
flow of fuel when the engine is “over-
revving”. This will lead to a loss of en-
gine power.
When the engine is running idle, the
revolution counter can indicate a
gradual or sudden revolution in-
crease. This is normal and should not
worry you, since it usually happens
during normal operations, such as the
climate system activation or the fan
activation. In particular, a slow revo-
lution variation is needed to preserve
the battery charge.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Under normal conditions, the needle
of the temperature gauge should hov-
er around the middle of the scale. If
it approaches the red section it means
the engine is being overtaxed and you
should reduce your demands on it.D– button for canceling the function
/ going back to previous screen
E– button for selecting the type of
information displayed on the right side
of the screen (date, radio – CD, trip
computer)
Main menu
Press button Ato open the main
menu and to display the following
functions:
– Radio/CD(see the corresponding
functions on the attached "Sound Sys-
tem" Supplement);
– Trip computer: to display info
concerning: range, instant consump-
tion, distance covered, average con-
sumption, average speed, distance to
destination; to display also info con-
fig. 79a
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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 (where
fitted)
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
(where fitted)
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-
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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
(where fitted) will be automatically dis-
played 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 litand 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 kilometresstill 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
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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
(where fitted)
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
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If the warning lamp
lights up while the vehicle
is moving, switch the en-
gine off and get in touch with a Fi-
at Dealership.
WARNING LIGHTS
IMPORTANTWhen a malfunction
warning lamp lights up, the related
message can be viewed on the display
and two or more sound warnings
(“gong”) are emitted.
The indicator and warning lights
come on in the following circum-
stances:
BATTERY NOT
RECHARGED
PROPERLY (Red)
When there is a malfunction in the
current generating system.
The light comes on when you turn
the ignition key to M, but it should go
out when the engine starts.
A delay in the light going out is ac-
ceptable only when the engine is idling.
If the warning light remains lit con-
tact immediately a Fiat Dealership.HANDBRAKE
ON/BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL TOO LOW
(Red)
The light comes on when you turn
the ignition key to M, but it should go
out after a couple of seconds. The
warning light comes on when the
brake fluid level falls below the mini-
mum due to a possible leakage in the
circuit, and when the handbrake is ap-
plied.
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ANTILOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS)
MALFUNCTION
(Amber)
The warning light comes on when
you turn the ignition key to M, but it
should go out after a couple of sec-
onds.
The warning light comes on when
the ABS is not working properly. The
normal braking system continues to
function normally without ABS, but it
is as well to have the vehicle checked
at a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible.
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ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DEVICE (EBD)
MALFUNCTION (Red)
The car is fitted with an electronic
braking device (EBD). These warning
lights will come on at the same time
when the engine is running to indicate
that there is an EBD system failure.
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ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL TOO LOW
(Red)
The light comes on when you turn
the ignition key to M, but it should go
out after a couple of seconds. The light
comes on when the engine is over-
heated. If the warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is moving, stop the
vehicle with the engine running slight-
ly accelerated, to facilitate the coolant
circulation.
STOP (Red)
Comes on at the same time
with any other warning light.SEAT BELTS
UNFASTENED
(Amber)
The light comes on when you turn
the ignition key to Mand the driver's
or passenger's seat belt (if any) is not
fastened correctly.
When the pilot lamp turns on, the
multifunction display, provides for 8
seconds, the display of a dedicated
message.
Warning light comes on together
with a warning beep (for 90 seconds)
when the car speed exceeds 25 km/h.
EOBD ENGINE
FAILURE CONTROL
SYSTEM (Amber)
In normal conditions, the warning
light will come on when the ignition
is turned to M and should go out as
soon as the engine is started. The ini-
tial lighting up shows that the warn-
ing light is working properly.
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If the warning lamp does
not go out within the next
2 or 3 minutes, switch the
engine off and get in touch with a
Fiat Dealership.
OIL PRESSURE TOO
LOW (Red)
The light comes on when
you turn the ignition key to M, but it
should go out when the engine starts.
A delay in the light going out is ac-
ceptable only when the engine is idling.
If the engine has been taxed heavily,
the light may flash when idling. It
should, however, go out when you ac-
celerate slightly.
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In this case violent brak-
ing may be accompanied
by early rear wheel lock-
ing with the possibility of skid-
ding. Drive the car extremely
carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-
ership to have the system
checked.
If the warning lamp
lights up while the vehicle
is moving, switch the en-
gine off and get in touch with a Fi-
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If the warning light either stays on or
comes on while travelling:
fixed light- warning of a fuel
feed/ignition system failure which may
increase emissions in exhaust or cause
possible drops in performance, poor
handling and high consumption.
In such conditions, you can continue
driving but you should not tax the en-
gine and you should moderate the
speed. Prolonged use with the warning
light on can cause damage. Contact a
Fiat Dealershipas soon as possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault
disappears but it is however stored by
the system.
flashing(only petrol versions) -
warning that the catalyser can be dam-
aged (see “EOBD system” in this chap-
ter).
If the warning light starts flashing, re-
lease the accelerator pedal and slow
the engine until the warning light stops
flashing. Continue driving at moderate
speed, preventing the warning light
from coming on again. Contact a Fi-
at Dealershipas soon as possible. AIR BAG
MALFUNCTION
(Amber)
When the system is inefficient.
When you turn the ignition key to
the Mposition the light comes on. It
should, however, go out after about
4 seconds.
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Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible if
the warning light either
does not come on when the key
is turned to M or comes on, with
fixed or flashing light, when trav-
elling.
If the warning light ¬
does not turn on when
turning the ignition key to
M or if it stays on when travelling,
this could indicate a failure in safe-
ty retaining systems; under this
condition air bags or pretension-
ers could not trigger in the event
of collision or, in a restricted num-
ber of cases, they could trigger ac-
cidentally. Stop the car and con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
FRONT PASSENGER
AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED
(Amber)
With the front passenger air bag ac-
tivated, the light comes on when you
turn the ignition key to M, but it
should go out after about 4 seconds.
Warning light
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cates also warning light
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failure. This is indicated
by intermittent flashing, over 4
seconds, of warning light
“. In
this event, warning light
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be not up to indicate restraint
system failures, if any. Stop the
car and contact Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
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GLOW PLUGS
(Amber)
The light comes on when
the ignition key is turned to Mand
then goes off when the glow plugs
have reached the set temperature.
Start the engine immediately after
the warning light goes off.
IMPORTANTWhen the environ-
ment temperature is very high, the
warning light might come on for less
than a second.FUEL RESERVE
(Amber)
The warning light comes on
when 8 litres of fuel have remained in
the tank. SERVICE WARNING
LIGHT (Red)
This warning light will turn
on in the following cases: low coolant
level, particulate filter failure, low par-
ticulate filter additive level, risk of
clogged particulate filter.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
(Green)
When the dipped-beam
headlamps are turned on.
RIGHT DIRECTION
INDICATOR (Green)
The warning light starts
flashing when the direction indicator
control stalk is lifted or together with
the left direction indicator, when the
hazard light button is pressed.
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The warning light will come on when
the front passenger air bag is deacti-
vated.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(Amber)
When the rear fog lights
are turned on.
ESP SYSTEM (Amber)
The light comes on when
you turn the ignition key to
M, but it should go out after a couple
of seconds.
If the warning light either stays on or
comes on while travelling contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
Warning light flashing when driving
indicates that the ESP system is active.
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LEFT DIRECTION
INDICATOR (Green)
The warning light starts
flashing when the direction indicator
control stalk is lifted or together with
the right direction indicator, when the
hazard light button is pressed.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(Green)
When the front fog lights
are turned on.
FULL BEAM
HEADLAMPS (Blue)
When the full-beam head-
lamps are turned on or when the “Fol-
low me home” device is on (see the
relative chapter).
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FLAT TYRES
The warning light on the di-
al turns on (together with
message on the display and the
buzzer), when there is a pressure drop
in one or more tyres.
In this way the T.P.M.S. system warns
the driver that one or more tyre/s
is/are flat (i.e. punctured).
IMPORTANTStop travelling with
one or more flat tyre/s since road
holding could be jeopardised. Stop the
car without braking or steering
sharply. Change immediately punc-
tured wheel with space-saver spare
wheel (where provided - see section
“In an emergency”) and contact Fiat
Dealershipas soon as possible.TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING
SYSTEM FAILURE
The warning light on the dial turns
on (together with the message on the
display) when a failure is detected in
the T.P.M.S. system (where provided).
Contact Fiat Dealershipas soon as
possible.
Should one or more wheels without
sensor be fitted, the instrument pan-
el warning light will come on (togeth-
er with the message on the display)
and stay on until fitting again the four
wheels with sensors.
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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).