key battery FIAT ULYSSE 2008 2.G Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
14
REPLACING THE KEY
BATTERIES fig. 6-7
If the doors do not lock and the di-
rection indicators do not come on
when the button on the remote con-
trol is pressed, replace the batteries
with others of the same time:
– open the metal insert;
– open the plastic casing Aby forc-
ing recess B;
– remove the printed circuit Cwith
the battery;
– extract the battery Dand replace
it respecting the polarity;
– refit the printed circuit Cwith the
battery facing inwards;
– close the plastic casing A.Since the electronic alarm absorbs
electricity, if you will not be using the
vehicle for more than a month, you
are advised to switch the system off
with the remote control. This will pre-
vent the battery from going flat. All the keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new
owner when selling the car.
fig. 5
F0B0404b
This code is masked by a special
paint, which should be removed when
the CODE card is used. The CODE
card should therefore be kept in a safe
place and not in the vehicle.Used batteries pollute
the environment. Dispose
of them in the special
containers as specified by current
legislation or take them to your
nearest Fiat Dealership, which
will deal with their disposal. Do
not expose them to naked flames
and high temperatures. Keep out
of children’s reach.
fig. 6
F0B0440b
fig. 7
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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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x
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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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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93
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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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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Puddle lights fig. 142
(where fitted)
Light Aplaced on the front doors
comes on when the relative door is
opened, regardless of the ignition key
position.Luggage compartment lights
fig. 143
When the tailgate is opened, lights A
placed on the luggage compartment
side coating come on (one or two
lights according to the model).
When the tailgate is closed, the lights
go out automatically.
IMPORTANTThe lights go out au-
tomatically after a couple of seconds,
even if the tailgate remains open, to
maintain the battery charge.ELECTRICAL SOCKET
It only works when the ignition key
is at Mand it is housed on the third
row right panel.
To use it lift the relative protective
cap.
fig. 142
F0B0259b
fig. 143
F0B0079b

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Electric windows are fitted with safe-
ty anti-crushing gaskets. The system
control unit can feel the presence of
an obstacle when winding up the win-
dow: in this case it stops the window
winding up and reverses it immedi-
ately.
IMPORTANTWith the ignition
key at Sor removed, electric windows
work for 1 minute.
IMPORTANTIf, after disconnect-
ing the battery, the electric window
winder does not work, initialize the
system; release the control and oper-
ate it again until the window is com-
pletely closed and keep it pressed for
one second after the limit switch. The
system will start working properly
again.Incorrect use of the elec-
tric windows could be
dangerous. Before and
when pressing the switches, al-
ways make sure that passengers
cannot be injured either directly
by moving glass or by personal ef-
fects being dragged along or hit
by the glass. Always remove the
ignition key when getting out of
the vehicle to make sure that the
electric windows cannot be acci-
dentally operated and constitute
a hazard for passengers remain-
ing in the vehicle.VERSIONS WITH FRONT
DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Driver’s door fig. 145
There are two buttons on the dri-
ver’s door inner panel. When the ig-
nition is key at M they control:
A- front left window opening/clos-
ing;
B- front right window opening/clos-
ing.
To open or close the window, press
the relative button. When the button
is released, the window will stop in the
position it has reached.
Do not keep the button
pressed when the window
has reached the end of its
travel.
fig. 145
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Incorrect use of the sun-
roof could be dangerous.
Before and when pressing
the switches, always make sure
that passengers cannot be injured
either directly by moving sunroof
or by personal effects being
dragged along or hit by the sun-
roof.IMPORTANTIf, after disconnect-
ing the battery, the sunroof closing
control does not work, initialize the
system; release the control and oper-
ate it again until the sunroof is com-
pletely closed and keep it pressed for
one second after the limit switch. The
system will start working properly
again.
FIRST ROW CONTROLS
Front sunroof
“Caliper” opening/closing fig. 150
To open: press button Aon side 1
for the whole travel.
To close: press button Aon side 2.Complete opening/closing fig. 150
To open: from sunroof “caliper”
opening, press button Aagain on
side 1.
To close: press button Aon side 2
until the “caliper” opening position is
reached, then press again button Aon
side 2.
Central and rear sunroof
fig. 150
The central and rear sunroof can be
activated at the same time from the
first row.
Press button Bas for the front sun-
roof.
Do not open the sunroof
when it is covered with
snow or ice: it might get
damaged.
Always remove the igni-
tion key when getting out
of the vehicle to make
sure that the sunroof cannot be
accidentally operated and consti-
tute a hazard for passengers re-
maining in the vehicle.
fig. 150
F0B0430b

DRIVING YOUR CAR
139
PARKING
Proceed as follows:
– turn the engine off;
– pull up the handbrake;
– put the vehicle in gear (1
stif the ve-
hicle is pointing uphill, reverse if down-
hill);
– leave the wheels steered to block
the vehicle in the event the handbrake
is released.
For vehicles with automatic elec-
tronic gearbox refer to “Getting to
know your car” chapter.
SAFE DRIVING
In designing the Ulysse, Fiat has made
every effort to come up with a vehicle
able to provide driver and passengers
with top-class levels of safety. Never-
theless it is always the behaviour of the
person at the wheel that determines
road safety.
Below you will find some simple tips
to help you travel in safety under dif-
ferent conditions. You will no doubt
be already familiar with many of them
but it will be useful to read them all
carefully. Do not leave the ignition
key at M to prevent drain-
ing the battery.
Never leave children un-
attended in the car. Al-
ways remove the ignition
key when leaving the car and take
it out with you.

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CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT
LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the car’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for dri-
ving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
Service Schedule to the letter.
Only use diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification). Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the Ulysse. It is no ac-
cident that its pollution control equip-
ment is much more effective than that
required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules the
motorist can avoid harming the envi-
ronment and often cut down fuel con-
sumption at the same time.
On this subject, a number of useful
tips have been given below to supple-
ment those marked by symbol
#, at
various points of the manual.
You are asked to read both the for-
mer and latter carefully.If you have trouble starting, do not
turn the ignition key for long periods.
Be especially careful to avoid bump
starting the vehicle by pushing, towing
or rolling downhill: these are all ma-
noeuvres that can damage the catalyt-
ic exhaust.
For emergency starts only use an
auxiliary battery.
If the engine begins to “lose its
smoothness” when travelling, contin-
ue your journey but reduce the de-
mands you are making on the engine
and have the vehicle checked at a Fi-
at Dealership.
When the instrument panel fuel re-
serve warning light comes on, fill up as
soon as possible. A fuel level that is
too low can cause an uneven supply of
fuel with the inevitable increase in ex-
haust temperature; this would seri-
ously damage the catalytic converter.

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I I
N N
A A
N N
E E
M M
E E
R R
G G
E E
N N
C C
Y Y
JUMP STARTING
Proceed as follows fig. 1-2:
1)Lift the protective cover A.
2)Connect positive terminals B(+
sign near terminal) of the two batter-
ies with a jump lead.
3)With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal C(–sign near the
terminal) of the auxiliary battery and
to an earthing point DEon the en-
gine or gearbox of the vehicle to be
started. The battery is in the scuttle on the
floor in front of the passenger’s seat.
If the battery is flat, you can use an-
other battery to start the engine. Its
capacity must be the same or slightly
greater than the flat battery.Do not directly connect
the two negative termi-
nals: sparks could ignite
the flammable gas from the bat-
tery. If the other battery is fitted
in a vehicle, prevent accidental
contact between the metal parts
of the two vehicles.
4)Start the engine.
5)When the engine has been start-
ed, remove the leads reversing the or-
der above.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, do not keep turning the key
but have the car seen to at a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 1
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fig. 2
F0B0117b