oil FIAT ULYSSE 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been at-
tached near or actually on some of the
components of your Ulysse. These la-
bels bear symbols that remind you of
the precautions to be taken as regards
that particular component.
A list of the symbols to be found on
your Ulysse is given below, with the
name of the component to which it re-
lates at the side of it.
These symbols are divided into the
following four categories: danger, pro-
hibition, warning, obligation.DANGER SYMBOLS
Front headlights
Danger - Electric shocks.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts; keep parts
of the body and clothes
away.
Climate control
system tubing
Do not open. Gas under
high pressure. Battery
Corrosive fluid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
May cut in automatically
when the engine is off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap
when the coolant is boiling.
Coil
High voltage.

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PROHIBITION SYMBOLS
Battery
Keep away from open
flames.
Battery
Keep away from children.
Heat shields - belts -
pulleys - fan
Do not touch.WARNING SYMBOLS
Catalytic converter
Do not park over inflam-
mable materials. See chap-
ter: “Protecting the emission control
devices”.
Power steering
Do not exceed the max-
imum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the fluid specified
in section “Capacities”.
Brake circuit
Do not exceed the max-
imum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the fluid specified
in the section “Capacities”.
Windscreen wiper
Only use fluid of the type
specified in section “Ca-
pacities”.
Engine
Use only the oil specified
in section “Capacities”.

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The key fig. 3, is fitted with 2 but-
tons:
A -to activate the central locking
system, the alarm and the localisation
function;
B -to activate the central unlocking
system and deactivate the alarm.By pressing button Athe so-called
“localisation” function is turned on: all
the passenger compartment lights and
direction indicators are switched on
for a couple of seconds. Such function
is recognised by the system up to a
distance of around 30 meters from the
vehicle.
The key is also fitted with a metal in-
sert Dwhich can be pushed inside the
key grip by pressing button C.
Press button Cagain to let it come
out from the key grip.When pressing the but-
ton C, take care to pre-
vent the metal insert
from causing harm or damage
when it comes out. The button C
should only be pressed when the
key is away from the body, in par-
ticular from the eyes and from
objects that can be spoilt (e.g.
clothes). Make sure the key can
never be touched by others, es-
pecially children, who may inad-
vertently press button C.
fig. 3
F0B0402b

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A CODE card fig. 5is provided with
the keys. This CODE card bears the
electronic code used by the Fiat
Dealershipswhenever the vehicle
cannot be started. The key fig. 4is fitted with 4 but-
tons:
A -to activate the central locking
system, the alarm and the localisation
function;
B -to activate the central unlocking
system and deactivate the alarm;
C -to lock/unlock the right-hand
side sliding door;
D -to lock/unlock the left-hand side
sliding door.
By pressing button Athe so-called
“localisation” function is turned on: all
the passenger compartment lights and
direction indicators are switched on
for a couple of seconds. Such function
is recognised by the system up to a
distance of around 30 meters from the
vehicle.
The key is also fitted with a metal in-
sert Fwhich can be pushed inside the
key grip by pressing button E.The remote control inside the key
works on radio-frequency.
IMPORTANTIn order to ensure
perfect efficiency of the electronic de-
vices contained inside the keys, they
should never be exposed to direct
sunlight. When pressing the but-
ton E, take care to pre-
vent the metal insert
from causing harm or damage
when it comes out. The button
E should only be pressed when
the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and
from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g. clothes). Make sure the key
can never be touched by others,
especially children, who may in-
advertently press button E.The electronic compo-
nents inside the key may
get damaged if the key is
submitted to sharp knocks.
fig. 4
F0B0403b
Press button Eagain to let it come
out from the key grip.

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INSTRUMENTSA -Odometer display: speedometer,
kilometre counter, maintenance indi-
cator, engine oil level gauge (where fit-
ted) and, for versions with automatic
gear, engaged gear indicator and sym-
bol for presence of ice on the road, if
any.
B -Warning lights
C -Trip kilometre counter reset
button
D -Button for instrument panel
brightness adjustment
fig. 74F0B0412b
fig. 75F0B0413b

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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-
ship(see also the “Car maintenance”
chapter).

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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
soon as the display stops flashing.

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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-
at Dealership.

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Do not travel with the
hatchback open: the ex-
haust fumes could enter
the vehicle.TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING fig. 154
To unlock the tailgate in the event of
an electric failure, proceed as follows:
– introduce a screw driver into hole
A from inside the car
– to unlock the latch mechanically,
turn it on the left.
TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE
IMPORTANTFor vehicle versions
without Xenon lights travelling at night
with the luggage compartment loaded
it is necessary to adjust the dipped
beam headlight position (see “Head-
lamps” paragraph in this chapter).When loading the lug-
gage compartment, do
not exceed the permitted
weight limits (see “Technical
specifications” chapter). Also en-
sure that any objects in the lug-
gage compartment are firmly se-
cured and that they cannot be
thrown forward causing injury to
passengers if the vehicle brakes
suddenly.
Heavy loads which are
not securely anchored
could seriously injure pas-
sengers in the event of an acci-
dent. The addition of objects
(spoilers, etc.) on the rear
shelf or boot lid, except
those envisaged by the manufac-
turer, may prevent the tailgate
from working properly.
fig. 155
F0B0105b
fig. 154
F0B0169b
Anchoring the load fig. 155
The load can be secured with the
belts fastened to the appropriate rings
Ainside the luggage compartment.
These rings can also be used to fix
the luggage retaining net, where fitted.

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All control, repair and replacement
operations concerning the air bags
must only be carried out c/o Fiat
Dealership.
If the car is to be demolished, Fiat
Dealershipshould be contacted to
have the system deactivated.
If the vehicle changes ownership, the
new owner must be informed of the
method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this
“Owner handbook”.
IMPORTANTThe triggering of
pretensioners, front air bags and side
air bags is decided in a differentiated
manner by the electronic control unit,
depending on the type of crash. The
failure to deploy one or more of them
does not mean that the system is not
working properly.GENERAL NOTES
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
safety retaining systems; under
this condition air bags or preten-
sioners could not trigger in the
event of collision or, in a re-
stricted number of cases, they
could trigger accidentally. Stop
the car and contact Fiat Dealer-
ship to have the system checked
immediately.
When the ignition key is
turned to M, the warning
light
“(with the passen-
ger’s front air bag deactivation
switch in the ON position) turns
on for about 4 seconds and flash-
es for another 4 seconds to remind
that the passenger’s air bag and
side air bags will be deployed in a
crash, after which it should go off.
IMPORTANTTriggering of the air
bags releases a small amount of pow-
der. This powder is not harmful and
does not indicate the start of fire; al-
so the surface of the deployed bag and
the vehicle interior may be covered by
dusty residue: this may irritate the skin
and eyes. In the event of exposure,
wash with neutral soap and water.
The airbag system has a validity of 14
years for the pyrotechnic charge and
10 years for the coil contact . As this
date approaches, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
WARNINGSShould an accident
occur in which the Airbag is activated,
take the vehicle to a Fiat Dealership
to have the safety device, the elec-
tronic control unit, the seat belt, the
pretensioners and the electric system
checked.