display FIAT ULYSSE 2008 2.G Owner's Manual

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Rear window wiper fig. 103
This feature can only work with the
ignition key at M.
– Turn knurled knob Afrom 0to
'.
When the windscreen wiper is
working and the reverse gear is en-
gaged, the rear window wiper is au-
tomatically turned on to improve rear
visibility.Rear window washer fig. 104
This feature can only work with the
ignition key at M.
– Turn knurled knob Afrom
'to
&(temporary position) and a jet of
rear window washer fluid is sent to
the rear window.
At the same time, the rear window
wiper will flick wipe thrice.
fig. 103
F0B0427b
fig. 104
F0B0428b
fig. 105
F0B0269b
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer is device for dis-
playing the following information by
pressing repeatedly button A-fig. 105
on the stalk edge:
range, current fuel consump-
tion, distance from destination,
trip 1 (kilometres travelled, av-
erage consumption, average
speed) etrip 2 (kilometres trav-
elled, average consumption, av-
erage speed).
This information will be viewed on
the infotelematic CONNECT system
display.
Reset: press and keep button A
pressed for more than 2 seconds.

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FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
This is a safety switch controlled by
the Airbag control unit. Such switch
cuts in on collision and cuts off the fu-
el supply. This results in the engine
stalling.
The multifunction display informs the
driver that the fuel has been cut off
with a dedicated message.If you do not notice fuel leaks
and the vehicle is in a fit state to
continue on its way, proceed as
follows:
– turn the key to S;
– extract the ignition key; rein-
troduce it and start the engine as
usual.
HANDBRAKE
fig. 107
The handbrake lever is situated next
to the driver’s seat.
Pull the handbrake lever Aupwards
as far as it will go to apply the hand-
brake.
When the ignition key is at Mthe
panel indicator light
xwill come on.
If, after a collision, you
can smell fuel or notice
leaks from the fuel-feed
system, to avoid the risk of fire,
do not re-enable the switch.It should not be possible
to move the vehicle after
the lever has gone
through three or four “clicks”. If
this is not the case, have it ad-
justed at a Fiat Dealership.
To release the handbrake:
– slightly lift the handbrake lever A
and press release button B;
– keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. The instrument pan-
el indicator light
xwill go out.

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Memorisation of a speed: (only in
4thor 5thgear and at speeds above
40 km/h): Move lever Ato ON, the
current speed of the vehicle is main-
tained and memorised and wording
“ON” under the speedometer symbol
will turn on, on the odometer display.
If necessary, the speed set may be in-
creased by pressing the accelerator
pedal (e.g. when overtaking); when the
pedal is released the system will return
the speed of the vehicle to that mem-
orised previously.
Acceleration or deceleration
(using lever only): when the vehicle
is travelling at an automatic regulated
speed, move the lever Bto deceler-
ate or Cto accelerate.
Disengagement of the device:
press button Don the lever edge.
The device will switch itself off au-
tomatically when the brake or clutch
pedal is pressed.Restoring the memorised speed:
after pressing the brake or clutch ped-
al or after the device has been disen-
gaged, press button Dto restore the
last speed memorised.
Memory deletion:turn button
from ON to OFF to clear all the mem-
ories.
IMPORTANTUse the speed con-
trol system only when the traffic or
road conditions make it possible to
maintain a constant speed.MANUAL GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press down the
clutch and put the gear lever into one
of the positions shown in the diagram
on the gear lever knob.
IMPORTANTTo put the vehicle
in reverse, the vehicle must be sta-
tionary. Then with the engine running,
shift into reverse and wait at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal
pressed fully to avoid scraping and
damaging the gears and back.
fig. 109
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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.

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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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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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To close the bonnet:
– keep the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the sup-
port rod from the recess and replace
it in its clip;
– Lower the bonnet at approx. 20
cm from the engine compartment and
then let it drop, ensuring that it is ful-
ly closed and not just held in position
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly do not push it
down but open it again and repeat the
above procedure.LUGGAGE
AND SKI RACKS
(where fitted) fig. 163
To use them, proceed as follows:
– hooks are arranged in a special run-
ner along the roof of the vehicle;
– attach the roof rack with the brack-
ets Aplaced at the rack inside base
(2 for each bar). Absolutely prevent
shoes, ties and loose gar-
ments from coming into
contact with moving parts: they
could become entangled and
cause body harm.
If the engine is hot, be
very careful when you put
your hands under the
bonnet as you risk burning your-
self. Remember that while the
engine is hot, the electric fan can
start up and cause injury. Wait
for the engine to cool.
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when
travelling. Always check for prop-
er bonnet locking. If the bonnet
is left inadvertently open, stop
the car immediately and close
the bonnet.Always make sure the
bonnet is closed properly
so as to prevent it from
opening while travelling.
“Bonnet open” indication
(only available together with
alarm optional)
If, with engine running, the bonnet
is not shut properly, the multifunction
display will show a dedicated message
and the buzzer will sound.
fig. 163
F0B0179b

Cars with ESP may only
be fitted with tyres of the
same make, model and
size and be in good conditions.
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ESP SYSTEM ACTION
The ESP system action is signalled by
warning light
ñflashing to inform the
driver that the vehicle stability and grip
are critical.
ESP failure indication
In the event of an ESP system failure,
it turns off automatically and warning
light
ñcomes on together with the
relative message on the multifunction
display.
In the event of an ESP system failure,
the vehicle behaves as the version
without this type of system. We rec-
ommend you to contact a Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible. The ESP main components are:
– an electronic control unit which
processes the sensor signals and ap-
plies the best strategy;
– an angle sensor which detects the
steering position;
– four sensors which detect each
wheel rotation speed;
– a braking system pressure sensor;
– a yawing sensor which detects the
vehicle spinning around a vertical axis;
– a sensor which detects side accel-
eration (centrifugal force).
The ESP heart is the control unit
which processes the centrifugal forces
deriving from cornering on the basis
of the data coming from the sensors
installed on the vehicle. The yawing
sensor detects the vehicle spinning
around its vertical axis. Centrifugal
forces resulting from cornering are de-
tected by a highly sensible side accel-
eration sensor.
The ESP stabilising action is based on
the control unit processing of data
coming from the steering wheel rota-
tion sensors, side acceleration sensors
and wheel rotation speed sensors.These signals make the control unit
recognise the driver’s manoeuvre
when he/she turns the steering wheel.
The control unit processes such in-
formation and is able to detect the ve-
hicle position at any time and compare
it with the driver’s wished direction. If
they do not match, the control unit is
able to adjust the vehicle’s position in-
stantly, by choosing the best strategy:
it can brake one or more wheels with
different force and reduce the engine
power, if needed.
Adjustments are made for continu-
ously adapting to the driver’s wished
travelling direction.
The ESP system action improves the
vehicle safety in many critical situations
and is useful especially when the
roadbed grip changes.