2007 FIAT ULYSSE brake

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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
(where fitted) fig. 109
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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Memorisation of a speed: (only in
4thor 5thgear and at speeds above
40 km/h): Move lever Ato ON, the
current speed of the vehicle is main-
tained and memorised and wording
“ON” under the speedometer symbol
will turn on, on the odometer display.
If necessary, the speed set may be in-
creased by pressing the accelerator
pedal (e.g. when overtaking); when the
pedal is released the system will return
the speed of the vehicle to that mem-
orised previously.
Acceleration or deceleration
(using lever only): when the vehicle
is travelling at an automatic regulated
speed, move the lever Bto deceler-
ate or Cto accelerate.
Disengagement of the device:
press button Don the lever edge.
The device will switch itself off au-
tomatically when the brake or clutch
pedal is pressed.Restoring the memorised speed:
after pressing the brake or clutch ped-
al or after the device has been disen-
gaged, press button Dto restore the
last speed memorised.
Memory deletion:turn button
from ON to OFF to clear all the mem-
ories.
IMPORTANTUse the speed con-
trol system only when the traffic or
road conditions make it possible to
maintain a constant speed.MANUAL GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press down the
clutch and put the gear lever into one
of the positions shown in the diagram
on the gear lever knob.
IMPORTANTTo put the vehicle
in reverse, the vehicle must be sta-
tionary. Then with the engine running,
shift into reverse and wait at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal
pressed fully to avoid scraping and
damaging the gears and back.
fig. 109
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SELECTION LEVER fig. 113
P= Parking.
R= Reverse.
N= Neutral.
D= Drive, automatic forward gear.M= Sequence mode.
+= Shift to a higher gear in sequence
mode.
–= Shift to a lower gear in sequence
mode.DISPLAY fig. 114
It is possible to view on the display:
– the selected gear (P, R, N, D),
when driving with the automatic gear;
– the selected gear, when driving in
sequence mode, through or .
LEVER POSITION
Drive, automatic gear forward
(D)
Position Dis used on urban and ex-
tra-urban roads.
fig. 113
F0B0252b
fig. 114
F0B0253bShifting the lever from P
to D (P6D), from N to D
(N6D) and from R to D
(R6D) should be made only
when the vehicle is stationary,
the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully pressed (shift - lock
safety device).

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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.

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 (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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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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Use the electric adjuster A-fig. 164:
Position 0- on or two people in the
front seats;
Position 1- five people;
Position 2- five people + luggage in
the luggage compartment;
Position 3- eight people + luggage in
the luggage compartment or driver +
the full load allowed all stowed in the
luggage compartment.FOG LIGHT POSITIONING
Have the headlamp positioning
checked at a Fiat Dealership.ABS
The car is equipped with an ABS
brake system which prevents the
wheels from locking when braked and
exploits grip to the maximum making
the car controllable even in emergency
braking.
The operation of ABS is felt by the
driver through a light pulsation of the
brake pedal and a noise.
This should not be considered as a
fault in the brake system but rather in-
dicates the ABS has intervened. It
warns the driver that the car has
reached grip limits and consequently
the speed should be changed accord-
ing to the road conditions.
The ABS system is in addition to the
basic braking system of the car. In the
event of a failure, the ABS will be dis-
abled and the car can be driven as with
a normal braking system without ABS.
fig. 164
F0B0071b