weight FIAT ULYSSE 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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jury, even mortal, regardless of
the seriousness of the crash that
triggered it. Children may be
placed on the front seat of cars
fitted with passenger’s air bag de-
activation.
In this case, it is absolutely nec-
essary to check the warning light
“on the cluster to make sure de-
activation has actually taken
place (see paragraph Front and
side air bags at item Front air
bags). The front passenger seat
shall be adjusted in the most
backward position to prevent any
contact between child’s seat and
dashboard.For optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be seat-
ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-
tems.
This is especially relevant for chil-
dren.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Direc-
tive 2003/20/EC.
A child’s head is larger and heavier
than an adult’s head with respect to
their body weight. Moreover, a child’s
head muscular and bone structure is
not fully developed. For these reasons,
children require specific restraint sys-
tems, different from those required by
adult passengers.The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of re-
straint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0weight 0-10 kg
Group 0+weight 0-13 kg
Group 1weight 9-18 kg
Group 2weight 15-25 kg
Group 3weight 22-36 kg
The groups partially overlap. This is
because there are systems which cov-
er more than one weight groupfig. 65.
fig. 65
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All restraint systems must show ho-
mologation data and control markings
on a tag which is solidly fastened to the
system and cannot be removed.
Children weighing than 1.5 m are,
with reference to restrain systems,
considered adults and can wear nor-
mal seat belts.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat child restraint systems for each
weight group. These systems were
specifically designed and tested for Fi-
at vehicles.GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg are to be seated
in a cot type seat supporting the child’s
head facing backwards. This ensures
there is no stress on the child’s neck
in sudden decelerations.
The cot is secured with the seat belts
as shown in fig. 66. Furthermore, the
child must be strapped to the cot.GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushions,fig. 67. The ve-
hicle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Follow the in-
structions for fastening
the specific child restraint system
you are using.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Follow the in-
structions for fastening
the specific child restraint system
you are using.
fig. 66
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There are child re-
straints for Groups 0 and
1 which are fastened with
the vehicle seat belts by means of
an attachment on the seat back.
The child is then secured to the
seat with specific straps. Due to
their weight, child seats can be
dangerous if they are fitted in-
correctly (e.g. placing a cushion
between the seat and the belts).
Always follow the specific instal-
lation instructions for the child
restraint system you are using.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Follow the in-
structions for fastening
the specific child restraint system
you are using. GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg can be
seated directly with the vehicle seat
belts. The seat has the purpose of po-
sitioning the child correctly with re-
spect to the seat belt so that the di-
agonal section crosses the child’s chest
(never the child’s throat) and the hor-
izontal section fits snugly on the child’s
hips (and not the child’s abdomen)
fig. 68.GROUP 3
For children from 22 to 36 kg, the
size of the chest no longer requires a
support to space the child’s back from
the seat back.
Fig. 69shows proper child seat po-
sitioning on the rear seat.
Children taller than 1.5 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
fig. 67
F0B0195b
fig. 68
F0B0196b
fig. 69
F0B0197b

GroupWeight groupsSeats Third row, 3-seat bench
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Standard 2000/3/CE which enforces the use of restraint systems classified ac-
cording to the following tables:
1)Child restraint systems should be
installed on the rear seat as this is the
most protected area in the vehicle in
the event of a crash.Children must never be
seated in the front pas-
senger seat in cars with
passenger’s front airbag.2)When deactivating the passenger
front air bag, always check that the sys-
tem has actually been deactivated by
looking at the specific warning light
“
that shall be on with fixed light on the
instrument panel. To sum up the safety precautions to follow when transporting children:
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3Front
passenger
U
U
U
USecond row,
rear side
passenger
U
L (Type Isofix)
U
L (Type Isofix)
U
USecond row,
central front
passenger
U
U
U
UThird row,
rear side
passenger
U
U
U
U
Side seats
U
U
U
UCentral seats
–
–
U
U up to 13 kg
9-18 kg
15-25 kg
22-36 kg
Legend:
U= suitable for “Universal” restraint systems according to the European Standard ECE-R44 for the above mentioned
“Groups”.
L= suitable for certain child’s restraint systems available at Lineaccessori for the specified group.

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Mount the child re-
straint system only with
the car stationary. The
Isofix child restraint system is
properly anchored to the mount-
ing brackets when clicks are
heard. In any case, keep to the in-
stallation instructions that must
be provided by the child restraint
system’s Manufacturer.The Kiddy Type Isofix seat can how-
ever be fitted to the front passenger
seat even if not provided with Isofix
mounts: in this case, the child’s seat
must be fastened by means of the
three-anchoring point seat belt both
in the ahead and backward positions
The Type Isofix child’s seat covers
three weight groups: 0, 0+and 1.
Fitting the seat for the 0
and 0+ group fig. 71
For children included in groups 0and
0+, the restraint system faces back
(for children with weight up to 13 kg)
and the child is held by the restraint
system belts D.
Proceed as follows to fit the child re-
straint system in the correct way:
– the release lever Bmust be at rest
position (inward);
– find the presetting brackets A, then
position the child restraint system with
the fastening devices Caligned with
the brackets;– push the child restraint system un-
til hearing the locking clicks;
– check proper locking by moving
the child’s seat with force: the built-
in safety mechanism actually inhibit im-
proper coupling with only one cou-
pling locked.
fig. 71
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The Kiddy Isofix seat
shall not be fitted on third
row rear side seats.

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As the child grows, passing to the
next weight group (group 1) the child
safety chair must be fitted in the ahead
direction; perform this operation by
following the instructions provided by
the child seat’s Manufacturer.
With the child’s seat in this position,
adjust the corresponding front seat in
such a way that the Kiddy Isofix seat
structure leans against the front seat
backrest.
Fitting the seat for group 1
fig. 72-73
For proper mounting proceed as fol-
lows:
– check whether the release lever B
is at rest position (inward);
– find the presetting brackets A, then
position the child restraint system with
the fastening devices Caligned with
the brackets;
– push the child restraint system un-
til hearing the locking clicks;With the child seat in this position,
the corresponding front seat must be
positioned halfway the sliding guides
travel, with the backrest in vertical po-
sition.
fig. 73
F0B0238b
– for seats positioned facing the run-
ning direction, fasten the upper belt (in
the upper seat pocket) to the ring A-
fig. 72located on the floor immedi-
ately behind the seat:
– check proper locking by moving
the child’s seat with force: the built-
in safety mechanism actually inhibit im-
proper coupling with only one cou-
pling locked.
With this configuration, the child is
secured also by the car seat belts
fig. 73and by the upper belt.
Keep to the instructions provided by
the child restraint system Manufac-
turer for fastening the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
fig. 72
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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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HEADLAMPS
XENON LAMPS (where fitted)
Xenon lamps work with a voltaic arc
in a pressure Xenon saturated envi-
ronment, in place of the traditional fil-
ament.
The produced light is far greater than
that of traditional lamps, both for its
quality (lighter) and its lighting range.
The advantages in using such lamps
are the following: less eyes fatigue, im-
proved driver’s orientation and driving
safety, especially with the bad weath-
er, with fog and/or inadequate road
signs, illumination of side bands usu-
ally in the shadow.Illumination of side bands consider-
ably improves driving safety because
the driver is able to identify other road
users on the road margins (pedestri-
ans, bikers and motor-bikers).
When the lights come on, the volta-
ic arc tension is very high, but then it
falls.
The maximum light is obtained after
0.5 seconds after turning the head-
lamps on.
The great light produced by this type
of headlamps requires an automatic
system for maintaining the headlight
beam constant and preventing dazzling
other vehicles in the event of sudden
braking, acceleration or while carrying
heavy loads. Never load the rack with
more than the weight al-
lowed (see the “Technical
specifications” section).
Be careful not to knock
the tailgate into objects
on the roof rack.
After travelling a few
miles, check that the an-
chorage bolts of the at-
tachments are still fully tight.

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-
creased and vehicle handling suffers,
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
vehicle (especially when driving in the
city) and its trim greatly effects con-
sumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof/ski rack from the
roof when no longer necessary. These
accessories reduce the vehicle’s aero-
dynamic penetration, which affects
consumption. Use a trailer, if particu-
larly heavy objects are to be trans-
ported. Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the vehicle is an
important factor that has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption, driving
comfort and on the life span of your
vehicle. For this reason, care should
be taken to maintain your vehicle by
carrying out the necessary checks and
observing regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
Scheduled Maintenance Programme
(see section, idling, air cleaners, tim-
ing).Electrical devices
Use electric devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, supplementary lights, windscreen
wipers, heating system blower require
large amounts of electricity; this means
an increase in the request for power
and consequently an increase in fuel
consumption (up to +25% when dri-
ving in built-up areas).
Climate control system
The climate control unit is an addi-
tional load that greatly affects the en-
gine leading to higher consumption (on
average +20%). When the tempera-
ture outside allows it, use the air
vents.
Spoilers
The use of optional extras which are
not certified for specific use on the car
may reduce the aerodynamic pene-
tration of the car and increase con-
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Do not warm up the engine by let-
ting it idle for a while before moving
off unless the outside temperature is
very low and, even in this case, only
do so for less than thirty seconds.
Do not install other heat shields and
do not remove those already fitted to
the catalytic converter and exhaust
pipe.Do not spray anything
on the Lambda sensor
and exhaust pipe.TOWING A TRAILER
IMPORTANT
The car must be fitted with a ho-
mologated tow hitch and suitable elec-
trical system for towing a caravan or
trailer.
To prevent damages to the electric
system of the car, it is recommended
to install a dedicated trailer electron-
ic control unit.
Have the tow hitch fitted by an ex-
pert who will issue specific documen-
tation for use on roads.
Fit special and/or additional rearview
mirrors in accordance with the High-
way Code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the car to climb
the maximum gradients specified, in-
creases braking and overtaking dis-
tance, proportionally to the overall
weight of the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving down-
hill rather than constantly braking. When functioning nor-
mally the catalytic con-
verter develops high tem-
peratures. For this reason, do not
park the vehicle over inflamma-
ble material (grass, dry leaves,
pine needles, etc.): fire hazard.Failure to heed these
precautions could cause a
fire.