service schedule FIAT ULYSSE 2009 2.G Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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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 (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided)
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
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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 (for
versions/markets, where provided)
will be automatically displayed 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 lit
and 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 kilometres
still 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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DRIVING YOUR CAR
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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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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is es-
sential for ensuring it stays in tip-top
condition for a long time to come.
This is why Fiat has programmed a
number of service operations every
30,000 km.
Remember, however, that Scheduled
Servicing is not enough. Even before
30,000 km are reached, and also in be-
tween service coupons, you should
still check the level of the various liq-
uids and tyre pressure regularly.IMPORTANTThe Manufacturer
requires the Service Schedule coupons-
related checks to be carried out. Fail-
ure to do so could result in the war-
ranty being cancelled for those defects
that can be attributed to such failure.
Scheduled Servicing is performed at
a Fiat Dealershipand there is a set
time scale for such operations.
If it is seen that further replacements
or repairs are necessary in addition to
the work being carried out, these will
only be done after the customer has
his/her consent.IMPORTANTYou are recom-
mended to get in touch with a Fiat
Dealershipimmediately if any small
running problems crop up without
waiting for the next coupon.
If the vehicle is fre-
quently used to tow trail-
ers, carry out the sched-
uled service operations more fre-
quently than shown.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
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Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger
compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, horn)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear and pad wear
indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch,
windscreen/rear window washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Check accessory drive belt tension (for engines without automatic belt tightener)
Sight inspect timing belt conditions
Check exhaust emissions/smoke
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Should prevailing use of the vehicle
be under one of the following special-
ly heavy conditions:
– trailer or caravan towing;
– dusty roads;
– short distances (less than 7-8 km)
repeated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;– frequently idling engines or long
distance low speed driving (e.g. door-
to-door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
– driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more
frequently than required in the Service
Schedule:
– check front disk brake pad condi-
tions and wear;– check cleanness of locks, bonnet
and boot and lever cleanness and lu-
brication;
– sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
– check battery charge and fluid lev-
el (electrolyte);
– visual check on various drive belt
conditions;
– check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
– check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
HEAVY-DUTY
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AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner is connected to tem-
perature and air flow sensors which
send the electrical signals needed for
the correct system injection and start-
ing to the control unit.
For this reason and to limit con-
sumption and exhaust emissions the
air cleaner must always be efficient. IMPORTANTBrake fluid is hy-
groscopic (meaning it absorbs humid-
ity). This is why the fluid should be
changed more frequently than shown
in the Service Schedule if the vehicle is
mainly driven in areas with a high per-
centage of humidity in the air.If the following filter re-
placement operations are
not carried out in the cor-
rect way and without taking the
necessary precautions, the vehi-
cle driving safety may be com-
promised.
The filter replacement
procedure is just for in-
formation. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to carry it out in the
correct way.
If the car is often used in
dusty roads, you should
change the filter element
more frequently than shown in
the Service Schedule.
The cleaner can be dam-
aged if it is cleaned and
consequently the engine
can be damaged.
fig. 10
F0B0166b
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REPLACEMENT fig. 11
Make the following operations:
– remove the jack lever;
– drive off side screws Aand remove
cap B;
– extract the inside filter and replace
it.POLLEN FILTER
This filter has a mechani-
cal/electrostatic air filtering action,
provided that windows and doors are
closed.
Have the pollen filter checked at a
Fiat Dealership, preferably at the
beginning of spring/summer.If the car is often used in dusty or ex-
tremely polluted environments, you
should change the filter element more
frequently than shown in the Service
Schedule.
IMPORTANTIf the pollen filter is
not replaced the climate control sys-
tem efficiency may be reduced.
fig. 11
F0B0170b
Have the filter replaced
at a Fiat Dealership.
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BATTERY
The battery, placed in a scuttle on
the floor in front of the passenger’s
seat, is of the “Limited Maintenance”
type. Under normal conditions it will
not need to be topped up with distilled
water.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with
a genuine spare part having the same
specifications. If a battery with differ-
ent specifications is fitted, the service
intervals given in the Service Schedule
in this section will no longer be valid.
Refer to the instructions provide by
the battery manufacturer.Batteries contain sub-
stances that are very
harmful for the environ-
ment. You are advised to have
the battery changed at a Fiat
Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used
batteries respecting nature and
the law.
IMPORTANTMake sure the bat-
tery is correctly secured from a me-
chanical point view when removing
and refitting it.CHECKING THE BATTERY
FLUID LEVEL (electrolyte)
Check and top up the electrolyte lev-
el, if needed, in accordance with the
Service Schedule contained in this
chapter. Have this operation carried
out at a Fiat Dealership.
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. Do not bring naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks near to the battery: risk of
fire and explosion.
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To ensure the front and rear tyres all
wear evenly, you are advised to change
the tyres every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.RUBBER TUBING
Follow the Service Schedule to the
letter as concerns braking, power
steering and fuel line rubber tubing.
Ozone, high temperatures and long ab-
sence of fluid in the system can in fact
cause the hardening and cracking of the
pipes with possible loss of fluid. A care-
ful check is therefore essential.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable products. We recom-
mend TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35.
Change the blades if the rubber edge
is warped or worn out. You should in
any case change them approximately
once a year. Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from the
left hand side of the car to the
right and vice versa.
Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-
ity in bad weather.
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