FIAT ULYSSE 2008 2.G Owners Manual

CAR MAINTENANCE
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BODYWORK
PROTECTING THE CAR
FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of rust are:
– atmospheric pollution;
– salt and humidity in the atmosphere
(coastal or very hot and humid areas);
– environmental conditions that spe-
cific to the season.
In addition, the abrasiveness of dust
in the atmosphere and sand carried by
the wind as well as mud and stones
kicked up by other cars must not be
underestimated.
For your Ulysse, Fiat has used lead-
ing-edge technological solutions to ef-
fectively protect the body from rust.These are the most important:
– painting systems and products that
make the vehicle particularly resistant
to rust and scratching;
– the use of zinc-plated sheet steel
which is highly resistant to rust;
– the spraying of the underbody, en-
gine compartment, inside the wheel-
arches and other parts with wax-based
products with a high protective ca-
pacity;
– spraying plastic-coating materials to
protect the most exposed points: un-
der the door, inside the wings, the
edges, etc.;
– the use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Ulysse is covered by warranty
against any original structural or body
part being perforated by rust. Refer to
the Warranty Booklet for the gener-
al terms.
TIPS FOR KEEPING
THE BODY IN GOOD
CONDITIONS
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If the paint is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore advised to
touch up as necessary to prevent rust
from forming.

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Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
“Technical specifications” chapter).
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work means washing it. The frequen-
cy you should do this depends on the
conditions and the environment the
vehicle is driven in. For example: areas
with high level of air pollution, roads
sprinkled with road saltwash, parking
under trees which drop resin. In these
cases, wash your vehicle more fre-
quently.To wash the vehicle properly:
1)wash the body using a low pres-
sure jet of water;
2)wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, fre-
quently rinsing the sponge;
3)rinse well with water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the vehicle, be careful
to get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect. You
should leave the vehicle out in the
open so that any water remaining can
evaporate more easily.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or while the bon-
net is hot: it could take the shine off
the pain.Outside plastic parts must be cleaned
following the usual car washing pro-
cedure.
IMPORTANTIf you wish having
the car washed at an automatic wash-
ing station remove the antenna from
the roof to prevent damaging it.
Where possible avoid parking the ve-
hicle under trees; the resinous sub-
stances that certain species of tree
shed dull the paintwork and increase
the possibility of rust forming.
IMPORTANTBird droppings must
be washed off immediately and with
great care as their acid is particularly
aggressive.
Detergents pollute wa-
ter. For this reason, the
vehicle must be washed in
an area equipped for the collec-
tion and purification of the liquids
used while washing.

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Windows
Use specific window cleaners to
clean the windows. Use very clean
cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage
to the electric heater element, wipe
the inside of the heated rear window
gently in the same direction as the el-
ements.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter season,
carefully clean the engine compart-
ment. Have this done at a garage.IMPORTANTThe engine com-
partment should be washed while the
engine is cold and with the ignition key
at S. After washing, make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber boots
and various guards) have not been re-
moved or damaged.INTERIORS
From time to time check that water
has not collected under the mats
(from dripping shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause the steel to rust. Detergents pollute wa-
ter. The vehicle must
therefore be washed in an
area equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquids
used while washing.
Never use flammable
products (petroleum
ether or petrol) to clean
the inside of the vehicle. Electro-
static charges generated by rub-
bing while cleaning could cause
fires.

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CLEANING SEATS
AND FABRICS
Remove dust with a soft brush and
vacuum cleaner.
Brush the seats with a damp sponge
with water and a neutral soap.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois
leather or very slightly moist cloth
without exerting too much pressure.
Remove liquid or grease stains with
a dry absorbent cloth without rubbing.
Then wipe with a chamois leather or
soft cloth moistened with water and
neutral soap.
IMPORTANTNever use alcohol
or alcohol-based products.STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
LEVER KNOB WITH
GENUINE LEATHER
COVERING
These components shall only be
cleaned with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
Before using special products for
cleaning interiors, read carefully label
instructions and indications to make
sure they are free from spirit and/or
alcohol-based substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with
special glass products, some drops fall
on the leather covering of the steer-
ing wheel/gear lever knob remove
them immediately and then clean with
water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANTTake the utmost
care when engaging the steering lock
to prevent scratching the leather cov-
ering.PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE
THE CAR
Use special products designed not to
alter the appearance of the compo-
nents.
IMPORTANTDo not use alcohol
or petrol to clean the instrument
panel.
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the vehicle. There
is the risk they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never
be exposed to a temperature
above 50°C; when the weather
starts to get hot the temperature
inside the vehicle might go well
beyond that figure.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
214
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
You are recommended to write
down the vehicle identification data.
They are printed on the related plates.
Their position is shown in fig. 1:
1 -model plate;
2 - chassis marking;
3 -paint identification plate;
4 -engine marking.
T T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L
S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S
fig. 1
F0B0456b

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F0B0183b
MODEL PLATE fig. 2
The plate 1is applied to the front
right-hand door frames. The following
identification data is provided:
A -Manufacturer’s name;
B -National homologation number;
C -Vehicle type code and chassis
number;
D -Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded;
E -Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer;
F -Maximum vehicle weight on front
axle;G - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle;
H -Vehicle type identification code;
I -Smoke opacity index;
J -Serial number.

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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
This 2is printed on the windscreen
base, in central position.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
fig. 4-5
The bodywork paint code is shown
on plate 3located on the front left
door in point H.
fig. 3
F0B0182b
fig. 4
F0B0184b
fig. 5
F0B0264b

Code Fiat
685
667
424
453
691
723
690
506
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
217
Paint colour
AMBIENT WHITE
CLASSIC BLUE
Metal-based colours
FUSION GREY
BIG BEAT GREY
ACOUSTIC BLUE
POP AZURE
STREETPUNK GREY
PSYCHOBILLY BLUE
COLDVAWE GREY
WORLD MUSIC BEIGECode
P0WP
P04P
Code
M0ZR
M0YJ
M02M
M04F
M0ZW
M03P
M09E
M0H8
The colour coding is illustrated in the following table:
Code Fiat
249
455

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
218
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
2.0 JTD 120 HP
2.0 JTD 136 HP
2.2 JTD 170 HP
2.2 JTD 170 HP Automatic gearbox
2.2 JTD 163 HP (*)
2.2 JTD 163 HP Automatic gearbox (*)
(*) Versions for specific marketsEngine code
RHK
RHR
4HT
4HS
4HP
4HRBodywork code
6/7 seats 5/8 seats
179AXH1B1A 179BXH1B1A
179AXL1B1A 179BXL1B1A
179AXM1B 179BXM1B
179AXP11 179BXP11
179AXN1B 179BXN1B
179AXQ11 179BXQ11

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ENGINE
2.2 JTD 163 HP (*)
2.2 JTD 163 HP
a.g. (*)
4HP/4HR (*)
Diesel
85 x 96
2179
16.6:1
120
163
4000
370
37.5
1500
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.0 JTD 120 HP
RHK
Diesel
85 x 88
1997
17.5:1
88
120
4000
300
30.5
2000
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.0 JTD 136 HP
RHR
Diesel
85 x 88
1997
17.5:1
100
136
4000
320
2000
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.2 JTD 170 HP
4HT
Diesel
85 x 96
2179
16.6:1
125
170
4000
370
37.5
1500
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)2.2 JTD 170 HP a.g.
4HS
Diesel
85 x 96
2179
16.6:1
125
170
4000
370
37,5
1500
Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
specifications)
Engine code
Cycle
Diameter x stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Compression ratio
Max power (EEC) kW
corresponding ratio HP
rpm
Max torque (EEC) Nm
corresponding ratio kgm
rpm
Fuel
(*) Versions for specific markets