handbrake FIAT ULYSSE 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
JTD engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty
due to the damage caused.
ENGINE START-UP
JTD engines:make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal
down to the floor without touching the accelerator; then turn the ignition key to Mand wait for the instru-
ment panel warning light mto go out, then turn the ignition key to Dand release it as soon as the engine
starts.
JTD enegines with automatic gearbox:make sure the handbrake is pulled up and the gear lever is in P
or N; then turn the ignition key to Mand wait for the instrument panel warning light mto go out, then turn
the key to D, without touching the accelerator and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the vehicle over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
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IGNITION SWITCH
fig. 11
The key can turn through 4 different
positions:
S -engine off, key can be removed
and the steering column is locked;
M -drive position;
D -starting the engine.When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove
the ignition key. This will
prevent anyone from accidental-
ly working controls. Remember
to apply the handbrake and, if the
vehicle is pointing uphill, first
gear. Put the vehicle into reverse
if it is pointing downhill. Never
leave children in the vehicle by
themselves.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock:when the ig-
nition switch is in position S, remove
the ignition key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
To release the lock:move the
steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key toM.Never remove the igni-
tion key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering
wheel would automatically lock
as soon as you tried to turn it.
This always applies, even when
the vehicle is being towed.
fig. 11
F0B0406b
If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to
steal your vehicle), get a Fiat
Dealership to check it over be-
fore you start driving again.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steer-
ing column modifications (e.g.: in-
stallation of anti-theft Device)
that could badly affect perfor-
mance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with
homologation requirements.
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FRONT SWIVEL SEATS
fig. 28-29-30
The front seats (driver and passen-
ger) can be turned through 180° to
create a “front parlour” effect.
To do this from outside the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
– put the seat back in vertical posi-
tion;
– take the seat “almost completely
forwards”;– driver’s seat (for versions/markets,
where provided): lift the seat up to the
highest position and adjust the steer-
ing wheel “completely forwards”. The
seats cannot be turned 180° if the
handbrake lever is up. In this case, pull
button Boutwards and lower the
lever. The brakes of the vehicle are still
on in this position;
– lift the release lever Aand, at the
same time, turn the seat 180° inwards
until the “parlour” effect is reached;
the system makes it possible to re-
leased lever Aduring the seat rota-
tion.
Reverse the above mentioned pro-
cedure to put the seat back in driving
position.Before starting off again,
make sure that the seats
are facing the front of the
vehicle and are properly fastened
to their anchorage points. The
seat belts can only be used effec-
tively in this position.
fig. 29 - Electric control versions
F0B0223b
fig. 28 - Mechanic control versions
F0B0290b
fig. 30
F0B0224b
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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.
w
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.
x>+
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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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To prevent the vehicle from moving
accidentally, release the handbrake
with the foot brake pedal depressed.
IMPORTANTThe handbrake
lever A is fitted with a safety device
which prevents the handbrake disen-
gaging when button Bis pressed with
the lever pulled. Therefore, to release
the handbrake, not only press button
B, but also pull the lever Aupwards
so that the safety device is released,
then lower the lever.When the handbrake lever is en-
gaged, if you pull button B-fig. 108
forward and then you lower the lever,
the vehicle is still braked.CRUISE CONTROL
fig. 109
(for versions/markets, where provided)
GENERAL
This is an electronic device (CRUISE
CONTROL) which makes it possible
to maintain vehicle cruising speed con-
stant without using any of the tradi-
tional controls except for the steer-
ing wheel. Thus, the engine taxing on
road is reduced, especially during long
journeys, because the stored speed is
maintained automatically.
IMPORTANTThe Cruise Control
can only be switched on when speed
exceeds 40 km/h in 4
thor 5thgear.
fig. 107
F0B0072b
fig. 108
F0B0224b
Use the speed control
system only when the
traffic or road conditions
make it possible to maintain a
constant speed for quite a long
way safely.
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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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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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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 (for versions/markets,
where provided).
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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5)Wait for the warning light mto
go out. The hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen.
6)Turn the ignition key to Dimme-
diately after the mwarning light
goes out. If you wait too long, you will
lose the benefit of the work done by
the glow plugs. PROCEDURE FOR STARTING
1)Make sure the handbrake is up.
2)Put the gear lever in neutral.
3) Press down the clutch pedal.
4)Turn the ignition key to Mand in-
strument panel warning light mwill
come on.High current absorption electric de-
vices (climate control system, rear
heated window, etc.) are automatical-
ly deactivated during start-up.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to Sand then again to M. If it is still
impossible to start the engine, try with
the other key provided with the car.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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