2008 FIAT ULYSSE jump start

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JUMP STARTING
Proceed as follows fig. 1-2:
1)Lift the protective cover A.
2)Connect positive terminals B(+
sign near terminal) of the two batter-
ies with a jump lead.
3)With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal C(–sign near the
terminal) of the auxiliary battery and
to an earthing point DEon the en-
gine or gearbox of the vehicle to be
started. The battery is in the scuttle on the
floor in front of the passenger’s seat.
If the battery is flat, you can use an-
other battery to start the engine. Its
capacity must be the same or slightly
greater than the flat battery.Do not directly connect
the two negative termi-
nals: sparks could ignite
the flammable gas from the bat-
tery. If the other battery is fitted
in a vehicle, prevent accidental
contact between the metal parts
of the two vehicles.
4)Start the engine.
5)When the engine has been start-
ed, remove the leads reversing the or-
der above.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, do not keep turning the key
but have the car seen to at a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 1
F0B0042b
fig. 2
F0B0117b

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IF THE BATTERY
IS FLAT
First of all, read the “Car mainte-
nance” section for steps to be taken
to avoid the battery running down and
to ensure it has a long life.
IMPORTANTBattery recharging
procedure is given as information on-
ly since this operation shall be only
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
You are advised to recharge the bat-
tery slowly for a period of approxi-
mately 24 hours at a low amperage.
Charging for too long could damage
the battery.
Proceed as follows:
1)disconnect the terminal from the
battery negative pole.IMPORTANTIf the vehicle is
equipped with an alarm, switch it off
with the remote control.
2)Connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals.
3) Turn on the charger.
4)When you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery.
5)Reconnect the cables to the bat-
tery terminals. Make sure the polari-
ty is correct.
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corro-
sive. Do not let it touch
the skin or eyes. Recharging the
battery should be done in a well-
ventilated area away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: explosion and fire risk.Do not attempt to
charge a frozen battery: it
must firstly be thawed,
otherwise it may burst. If freez-
ing has occurred, the battery
should be checked by skilled per-
sonnel to make sure that the in-
ternal elements are not damaged
and that the body is not cracked,
with the risk of leaking poisonous
and corrosive acid.
JUMP STARTING
See “Jump starting” in this chapter.

INDEX
240
ABS system ................................. 116
- electronic braking force
distributor EBD ...................... 118
Accessories purchased
by the owner .............................. 132
Aerosol cans (warning) .............. 213
Air cleaner ........................... 190-198
Anchoring the load ..................... 110
Armrests ........................................ 33
Ashtray ........................................... 101
ASR system .................................... 121
Audio – video socket .................. 97
Autoclose (function) .................. 17
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 68
- additional rear controls ........ 77
- failure indication ...................... 78
- front controls........................... 71
- general
instructions .............. 68-69-70-71
- sensors ...................................... 71
- settings....................................... 74
- switching on ............................. 74Automatic electronic transmission
display .......................................... 91
Automatic headlight sensor
(daylight sensor)
- control ...................................... 80
Battery
- advice ........................................ 203
- fluid level (electrolyte) .......... 201
- if the battery is flat.................. 178
- jump starting ............................ 153
- maintenance ............................ 201
- recharging ................................ 178
- replacing the battery ............. 201
Bodywork
- maintenance ............................ 210
- version code ........................... 218
Boot
- anchoring the load .................. 110
- luggage compartment light .... 104
- luggage cover ........................... 111
- luggage retaining net............... 100
- luggage transportation .......... 110
- opening/locking the tailgate
from the outside .................... 109- passenger/luggage separating
net............................................... 112
- tailgate emergency opening . 110
Bonnet ........................................... 112
Bottle/glass/can holder ................ 98
Brake and hydraulic clutch
fluid level ..................................... 198
Brake lights .................................... 166
- third brake light ....................... 168
Brakes
- fluid level .................................. 198
- technical specification ........... 221
Bulbs (replacement) ................... 159
- bulb list ..................................... 160
- front light cluster ................... 162
- general instructions ............... 159
- if an exterior bulb
burns out ................................. 162
- rear light cluster ..................... 166
- types of bulbs .......................... 160
Capacities .................................... 229
Car maintenance ......................... 184
- heavy-duty ............................... 188
- routine maintenance .............. 187
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INDEX
245
Safe driving ................................. 139
- before getting behind the
wheel ........................................ 140
- driving at night ........................ 142
- driving in the fog .................... 143
- driving in the mountains ....... 143
- driving in the rain ................... 142
- driving on snow and ice ....... 144
- driving with ABS ..................... 144
- when travelling ....................... 140
Seat belts
- general instructions ............... 40
- height adjustment.................... 37
- load limiting devices .............. 40
- maintenance ............................. 42
- pretensioners ........................... 39
- use .................................... 36-38-39
Side lights
- control ...................................... 79
- front bulb replacement .......... 165
Sliding doors
- opening/closing ........................ 20
Snow chains .................................. 150
Spectacles holder ......................... 98
Speedometer .............. 51-52-53
Starting the engine ...................... 136
- bump starting ................. 138-154- ignition switch ......................... 16
- jump starting ........................... 153
- stopping the engine ................ 138
- warming up the engine ......... 138
Steering
- technical specifications........... 222
Steering column lock .................. 18
Steering column stalks ............... 79
- left-hand stalk ......................... 79
- right-hand stalk ....................... 82
Steering wheel
-adjustment ................................ 34
Stopping the engine .................... 138
Storing the car ............................. 151
- restarting the car after
storage ....................................... 151
Sunroof (electric) ......................... 107
- opening/closing .............. 107-108
Sun curtains ................................... 100
Sun visors ...................................... 99
Suspensions
- specifications ........................... 221
Symbols ......................................... 6
TC system .................................... 121
Technical specifications ............. 214The signs to help you drive
correctly ...................................... 5
Tilting loading shelf ...................... 99
Toggles .......................................... 100
Tools .............................................. 156
Total and partial kilometre
counter ....................................... 54
Total and partial kilometre
counter display ........................... 54
Towing a trailer ........................... 148
Towing the car ............................ 180
Transmission
- technical specifications........... 221
Transporting children
in safety ....................................... 40
Transporting luggage ................... 110
- luggage cover ........................... 111
Trip computer .............................. 85
Tyre pressure .............................. 205
Tyres
- changing a wheel .................... 156
- general notes............................ 205
- maintenance ............................ 205
- snow chains .............................. 150
- tyre pressure............................ 225
- understanding tyre marking .. 223
- winter tyres ............................. 149