2008 FIAT ULYSSE open bonnet

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
16
ELECTRONIC
ALARM
(where fitted)
The vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic alarm with perimeter (external)
protection and volumetric (internal)
protection. To switch on the alarm,
press the button A-fig. 8on the re-
mote control.
This will be accompanied by the di-
rection indicator flashing and then the
red led on the dashboard A-fig. 9
flashing.
Door locking by turning the key
does not activate the alarm. When the alarm is triggered
The siren comes on, the direction in-
dicators and the headlights flash for
about 30 seconds when:
– - the doors, bonnet, boot or sun-
roof (where provided) are opened;
– a variation in the volume inside the
vehicle is experienced (do not leave the
windows open or animals inside the ve-
hicle when the alarm is switched on);
– if an attempt is made to neutralise
the alarm system without the remote
control.Switching the alarm system off
To switch the alarm system off, press
button B-fig. 8on the remote con-
trol.
The direction indicators will flash
rapidly for about 2 seconds.
If the alarm system has triggered, led
A-fig. 9will flash rapidly.
fig. 8
F0B0405b
fig. 9
F0B0003b

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112
LUGGAGE SEPARATING NET
(where fitted) fig. 159
To install the luggage separating net,
proceed as follows:
– lift caps A, one on each side, next
to the second row supporting handles;
– fasten the net hooks Bto retain-
ers C;
– insert hooks D, one on each side,
in holes Eon the floor behind the sec-
ond row seats.BONNET
To open the bonnet:
– lift cover A-fig. 160with the lever
next to the driver’s seat;
– pull lever B-fig. 160in the direc-
tion of the arrow;
– press lever C-fig. 161on the bon-
net;
Open the bonnet only
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Warning. The bonnet
might fall violently if the
support rod is not posi-
tioned properly.
fig. 159
F0B0106bfig. 160
F0B0109b
fig. 162
F0B0110b
– lift the bonnet and, at the same
time, release the support rod D-
fig. 162from its clip E;
– place the tip of the rod Din recess
F-fig. 162in the engine compartment.
fig. 161
F0B0454b

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113
To close the bonnet:
– keep the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the sup-
port rod from the recess and replace
it in its clip;
– Lower the bonnet at approx. 20
cm from the engine compartment and
then let it drop, ensuring that it is ful-
ly closed and not just held in position
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly do not push it
down but open it again and repeat the
above procedure.LUGGAGE
AND SKI RACKS
(where fitted) fig. 163
To use them, proceed as follows:
– hooks are arranged in a special run-
ner along the roof of the vehicle;
– attach the roof rack with the brack-
ets Aplaced at the rack inside base
(2 for each bar). Absolutely prevent
shoes, ties and loose gar-
ments from coming into
contact with moving parts: they
could become entangled and
cause body harm.
If the engine is hot, be
very careful when you put
your hands under the
bonnet as you risk burning your-
self. Remember that while the
engine is hot, the electric fan can
start up and cause injury. Wait
for the engine to cool.
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when
travelling. Always check for prop-
er bonnet locking. If the bonnet
is left inadvertently open, stop
the car immediately and close
the bonnet.Always make sure the
bonnet is closed properly
so as to prevent it from
opening while travelling.
“Bonnet open” indication
(only available together with
alarm optional)
If, with engine running, the bonnet
is not shut properly, the multifunction
display will show a dedicated message
and the buzzer will sound.
fig. 163
F0B0179b

IN AN EMERGENCY
156
CHANGING A WHEEL
Please note:
– the jack weighs 3.4 kg;
– the jack requires no adjustments;
– the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack;
– no tool with the exception of the
handle can be fitted on the jack.
Proceed as follows:
1) Stop the car in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safe-
ly. The ground should be flat and ad-
equately firm. 2) Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
3) Engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic electronic
gear, select P.
4) Lift the boot mat (see the relative
instructions in the “Bonnet” paragraph
of “Getting to know your car” chap-
ter).
5) Remove lever A-fig. 3.6) Remove protective cover Band
use ring Cto release the elastic band
D, then extract jack E.
7) Close the bonnet and place the
tools next to the wheel to be changed.
8) Open the tailgate and use ringA-
fig. 4to lift and turn cap Bprotect-
ing the spare wheel lock bolt C.
fig. 3
F0B0118b
fig. 4
F0B0119b

IN AN EMERGENCY
180
WITH AN ARM HOIST
Jack up the vehicle by arranging the
ends of the arms in the areas shown
in fig. 41:
A- front arm;
B- rear arm.TOWING THE CAR
A tow hitch is provided with the car
and is placed in the engine compart-
ment.
To fasten the tow hitch:
– open the bonnet (see the instruc-
tions given in the “Bonnet” paragraph
of “Getting to know your car” chapter);
– remove the tow hitch A-fig. 42
from its supports B;– remove cap Cclipped on the front
fig. 43or rear bumper fig. 44;
– fasten the hitch Aon the thread-
ed pin.
fig. 41
F0B0043b
fig. 42
F0B0044bfig. 43
F0B0156b
fig. 44
F0B0157b

Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.Be careful not to mix up
the various types of fluids
when you are topping up:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and could damage the vehicle.
CAR MAINTENANCE
189
CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
IMPORTANT Open the engine
compartment according to the pro-
cedure described in the “Bonnet”
paragraph in the chapter “Getting to
know your vehicle”.Important. If the bonnet
support rod is not posi-
tioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
Do not smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: the pres-
ence of flammable gas and
vapour could cause a fire.

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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