2008 FIAT ULYSSE tow

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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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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Legend fig. 83
1Front windscreen defroster/demis-
ter - 2Side window defroster or
demister - 3Directional side vents -
4Directional central vents - 5Lower
vents to send air towards the feet of
front passengers - 6Lower vents to
send air towards the feet of second
row passengers - 7Second row di-
rectional vents - 8Lower vents to
send air towards the feet of third row
passengers - 9Third row directional
vents.DIRECTIONAL CENTRAL
VENT ADJUSTMENT fig. 84
The two external vents are fitted
with lever Ato direct the air flow (up-
wards, downwards, on the left, on the
right), while the central vent is fixed.
Control B for regulating the air flow:
ô= vent closed
ö= vent open.
DIRECTIONAL SIDE VENT
ADJUSTMENT fig. 85
Use lever Ato direct the air flow.
Use slider Bto adjust the air flow ca-
pacity:
ô= vent closed
ö= vent open.SECOND ROW DIRECTIONAL
VENT ADJUSTMENT fig. 86
Use lever A to direct the air flow.
Use slider B(+or –) to adjust the
air flow capacity.
fig. 84
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fig. 86
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THIRD ROW DIRECTIONAL
VENT ADJUSTMENT fig. 87
Use lever A to direct the air flow.
Use sliderB(+o –) to adjust the air
flow capacity.MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The car can be fitted with manual cli-
mate control system to control tem-
perature, air flow, distribution and re-
circulation.
AIR DISTRIBUTION
Air distribution options are the fol-
lowing:
– ventilation (front)
– bilevel (front/feet)
– feet
– windscreen/feet
– MAX-DEF function.
Air is also delivered to second and
third row seat.Ventilation
The treated air flow passes through
5 front vents placed on the edge and
in the middle of the dashboard. The air
flow can be directed both horizontal-
ly and vertically by adjusting manually
the tab position and the control lever.
Air capacity can be adjusted by ro-
tating the vent sliders.
Bilevel function
The air flow is distributed in the fol-
lowing way: 45% ventilation, 45% feet,
10% windscreen.
With this setting treated air is di-
rected towards the feet of front and
rear seat passengers and towards the
dashboard vents.
fig. 87
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Failure to replace the fil-
ter can reduce the cli-
mate control system’s ef-
ficiency considerably.
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65
Feet
Air is directed towards the feet
through:
– three front vents for the first row
(2 on the driver’s side and 1 on the
passenger’s side);
– four vents on the floor (2 for the
second row and 2 for the third row).
Windscreen/feet
Air is distributed with the same per-
centage to the feet (40%) and wind-
screen vents (40%), but a small per-
centage is devoted to ventilation (20%)
in order to guarantee the passenger
compartment heating and to prevent
frosting.
This type of air distribution is applied
by the climate control system auto-
matic operation, especially when the
external temperature is very low and
it is necessary to direct some warm air
towards the driver’s hands.
MAX-DEF function
Air is completely directed to the
windscreen and front side windows.
This function is used for the wind-
screen/side window rapid defrost-ing/demisting and rear heated window
activation with only one operation.
Such function is activated manually
and enables the following functions:
– ventilation with maximum air ca-
pacity;
– air mixing completely hot;
– air recirculation off (outside air);
– compressor on;
– air distribution to the windscreen;
– rear heated window on.
When the MAX-DEF function is on
it is possible to alter the air capacity
and to deactivate the rear heated win-
dow.
The rear heated window works for
a limited time and turns off automati-
cally.AIR QUALITY
The system is fitted with a pollen fil-
ter which prevents dust particles and
pollen coming from the outside from
getting into the system.
Have the pollen filter checked at a
Fiat Dealership at least once a year,
possibly at the beginning of spring/
summer.
If the car is often used in dusty or
highly polluted areas, you should check
or change the pollen filter more fre-
quently.

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IMPORTANTWhen the engine is
started with the climate control sys-
tem in automatic mode and the ex-
ternal temperature is very low, the fan
may not be activated. Do not consid-
er it a malfunction; the system will re-
store the normal operation as soon as
the temperature threshold set by the
system is reached.
AIR DISTRIBUTION
Air distribution options, controlled
automatically or manually, are the fol-
lowing:
– ventilation (front)
– bilevel (front/feet)
– feet
– windscreen/feet
– MAX-DEF function.
Air is also delivered to second and
third row seat.Ventilation
The treated air flow passes through
5 front vents placed on the edge and
in the middle of the dashboard. The air
flow can be directed both horizontal-
ly and vertically by adjusting manually
the tab position and the control lever.
Air capacity can be adjusted by ro-
tating the vent sliders.
With this setting the system enables
air capacity variation for the second
and third row.
Bilevel function
The air flow is distributed in the fol-
lowing way: 45% ventilation, 45% feet,
10% windscreen.
With this setting treated air is di-
rected towards the feet of front and
rear seat passengers and towards the
dashboard vents. It also enables air ca-
pacity variation for the second and
third row.Feet
Air is directed towards the feet
through:
– three front vents for the first row
(2 on the driver’s side and 1 on the
passenger’s side);
– four vents on the floor (2 for the
second row and 2 for the third row).
Windscreen/feet
Air is distributed with the same per-
centage to the feet (40%) and wind-
screen vents (40%), but a small per-
centage is devoted to ventilation (20%)
in order to guarantee the passenger
compartment heating and to prevent
frosting.
This type of air distribution is applied
by the climate control system auto-
matic operation, especially when the
external temperature is very low and
it is necessary to direct some warm air
towards the driver’s hands.

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STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
The left-hand stalk controls most of
the outside lights. If you leave the lights
on when you take the key out of the
ignition an alarm will sound.
Outside lighting is possible with the
ignition key at M.
Side lights fig. 91
These lights turn on when you turn
the knurled knob Afrom åto
6.Dipped-beam headlights fig. 92
To switch on: turn the knurled knob
Afrom
6to 2/1.
Instrument panel indicator light 2
comes on.Follow me home (where fitted)
fig. 93
This function works for a set time
(45 seconds) and illuminates the area
in front of the vehicle. It is activated by
turning the ignition key to Sor, if the
ignition key has been removed, by
pushing the stalk towards the dash-
board. This function can be activated
by operating the stalk within 2 minutes
after the engine has been turned off.
If the vehicle is fitted with the side-
light and dipped-beam headlight auto-
matic switching on device, the “follow
me home” function is automatically ac-
tivated when the doors are opened.
fig. 91
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fig. 92
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fig. 93
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Side light and dipped-beam
headlight automatic
switching on (where fitted)
This device is fitted with an infrared
sensor installed on the windscreen and
is able to detect the outside light
brightness variations.
To activate /deactivate automatic
light turning on, use the display set-
up menu (see paragraph “Info display”
in this section).Main beam headlights fig. 95
To switch on: push the knurled knob
Ainto position 2/1and pull it up
towards the steering wheel.
Instrument panel indicator light 1
comes on.
To turn off: pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel again.
fig. 94
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fig. 95
F0B0420b
The light sensor is not
able do detect fog, there-
fore in this case it is nec-
essary to turn the lights on man-
ually.
IMPORTANTWhen the device is
on and the windscreen wiper is work-
ing, lights are automatically turned on.
When the lights come on automati-
cally it is also possible to turn on front
and rear foglights; when the lights are
turned off automatically, the latter
ones will be turned off as well.
IMPORTANTWhen the sensor is
on it is possible to have only the lights
flashing, therefore full-beam headlights
will have to be turned on manually, if
needed.

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Flashing the headlights fig. 96
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (temporary position) to flash
the lights, regardless of the knurled
knob Aposition.Switching on the front
(where fitted) and rear fog
lights fig. 97-98
To switch on fig. 97:
– turn knurled knob Bin the arrow
direction:
– first impulse (temporary position):
front fog lights on. The instrument
panel indicator light
5comes on;
– second impulse (temporary posi-
tion): rear fog lights on
4.
To switch off fig. 98:
– turn knurled knob Bin the arrow
direction (temporary position).Front and rear fog lights are turned
off automatically when the lights are
switched off or when sidelights
6are
restored; if rear fog lights should be
turned on again, repeat the above
mentioned operation.
The lights on before the engine turn-
ing off will automatically come back on
when the engine is started again.
IMPORTANTThe rear foglight
may annoy the drivers following you.
For this reason, do not use the light
when the visibility is good.
fig. 96
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fig. 97
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fig. 98
F0B0423b