2009 FIAT ULYSSE steering

DRIVING YOUR CAR
140
BEFORE GETTING BEHIND
THE WHEEL
The main suggestions are the fol-
lowing:
– make sure all lights including the
headlights are working properly;
– adjust the position of the seat,
steering wheel, driving and door mir-
rors properly for the best driving po-
sition;
– adjust the head restraints careful-
ly so that they support the head and
not the neck;
– make sure that nothing (mats, etc.)
gets in the way of the pedals when
they are pushed down;
– make sure that any child restraint
systems (child seats, carriers, etc.) are
properly fixed, preferably on the back
seat as this is the safest place in the
event of an accident;– make sure that objects being trans-
ported are carefully arranged so they
will not fly forward if you have to
brake sharply;
– do not eat a heavy meal before
travelling. Light eating will help keep
your reflexes prompt. Above all, do
not have anything alcoholic to drink.
Using certain prescription drugs can
reduce your ability to drive: read in-
structions for use carefully.
Periodically, remember to check:
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– engine oil level;
– coolant level and conditions of the
system;
– brake fluid level;
– power steering fluid level;
– windscreen washer liquid level.WHEN TRAVELLING
The main suggestions are the fol-
lowing:
– the first rule of safe driving is pru-
dence. Prudence also means putting
yourself into a position where you can
predict wrong or imprudent behaviour
from other drivers;
– stick closely to the rules of the
road in the particular country where
the vehicle is being driven and, above
all, do not exceed speed limits;
– ensure that, besides yourself, all the
other passengers in the vehicle have
their seat belts fastened, that children
are sitting in the appropriate child
seats and any animals in the car are
placed in suitable compartments;
– you should be physically fit and
mentally alert before setting out on
long journeys;
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Be careful when fitting
additional spoilers, light
alloy rims and optional
wheel caps: these devices could
reduce brake ventilation and ef-
ficiency in the event of repeated
and sudden braking or long
downhill drives.Never drive with objects
on the floor in front of the
driver’s seat. The objects
could get jammed under the ped-
als making braking or accelerat-
ing impossible.
Driving while drunk or
under the influence of
drugs or certain medi-
cines is dangerous for both you
and other road users.Pay attention to mats: if
you note even a small
problem in braking, the
pedal stroke may need to be ad-
justed.
Always fasten both front
and back seat belts, in-
cluding child restraint sys-
tems. Travelling with the seat
belts unfastened increases the
risk of injury or death if you are
in a collision.
Water, ice and road salt
may deposit on brake
discs making it difficult to
brake the first time this is neces-
sary.– do not drive too many hours at a
time but stop at intervals to stretch
your legs and recoup your energies;
– make sure the air in the vehicle is
being changed continuously;
– never coast downhill (i.e. with the
engine off): if you do, you lose the aid
of the engine brake, power brakes and
power steering, so that braking and
steering require greater effort.
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Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack ex-
perience; if it is not done
correctly it can cause very in-
tense electrical discharges. In ad-
dition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. You are also advised not to
put naked flames or lighted cig-
arettes near the battery and not
to cause sparks.
Remember that until
the engine has started the
brake booster and elec-
trical power steering systems will
not work and a greater effort will
therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the steer-
ing wheel.IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
Certain versions (for versions/ mar-
kets, where provided) are fitted with
wheel identification and tyre inflation
sensors; pressure loss is signalled to
the driver in the following way:
pressure loss- the infotelematic
CONNECT system displays the relat-
ed message and a “gong” is emitted by
the system. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship;
punctured tyre- warning light
“STOP” comes on and the in-
fotelematic CONNECT system dis-
plays the related message together
with 3 consecutive “gong” sounds.
Change the wheel in the following
way.
The system can also display a dedi-
cated message in the event it should
not be able to detect the tyre pres-
sure. Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the en-
gine: it could damage the elec-
tronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.
BUMP STARTING
Do not bump start by
pushing, towing or coast-
ing downhill. This way of
starting could cause a
rush of fuel into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond re-
pair.
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Remove the blown fuse with the
tongs Cprovided.
If a main fuse (MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE o
MEGA-FUSE) blows do
not repair it, but contact a Fiat
Dealership.FUSE LOCATION fig. 37-38-39
The fuses are contained in three
fuseboxes placed respectively:
– in the glove compartment; to ac-
cess it remove the protective cover A;
– in the scuttle on the floor in front
of the passenger’s seat, next to the
battery; to access it remove the pro-
tective cover B;
– in the engine compartment; to ac-
cess it remove the protective cover C. Never replace a broken
fuse with anything other
than a new fuse. Always
use a fuse of the same colour.Before changing a fuse
check the ignition key has
been removed and that
all the other electric devices have
been turned off/disabled.Never change a fuse
with another amperage:
FIRE RISK!
If a general protection
fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking
system), power unit systems (en-
gine system, transmission sys-
tem) or steering system is trig-
gered, contact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 36
F0B0155b
If the fuse blows again,
have the car inspected at
a Fiat Dealership.
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FUSEBOX IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 37
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2
4
5
7
9
10
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12
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2610A
15A
15A
10A
20A
30A
20A
15A
10A
30A
30A
5A
15A
10A
10A
10A
15A
15A
40ARear fog lights
Rear heated window
Main electronic control unit power supply
Left brake light
Spot light, cigar lighter, glove compartment light on passenger’s side,
automatic rear view mirror
Front sunroof, front windscreen wipers
Diagnosis socket
Electronic alarm, infotelematic Connect system, sound system,
multifunction display, steering column controls, particulate filter
Right side light, number plate lights, climate system control lights, ceiling lights
(first, second and third row)
Door locking system, Super door lock
Rear window wiper
Air bag system power supply, main electronic control unit power supply
Right brake light, third brake light, trailer brake lights
Diagnosis socket power supply, brake and clutch pedal switch
Sound system power supply for main electronic control unit
Left side light; trailer side light
Electronic alarm siren
Parking sensor power supply for main electronic control unit
Heated rear window
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Before fastening the tow
hitch clean the threaded
housing accurately. Be-
fore starting to tow, make sure
the tow hitch is well fastened on
the threaded pin.While the vehicle is be-
ing towed with the engine
off, remember that the
brake pedal and steering will re-
quire more effort as you no
longer have the benefit of the
power brakes and power steer-
ing. Do not use flexible cables to
tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst tow-
ing, ensure that the coupling to
the vehicle does not damage the
surrounding components.IMPORTANTFor versions with
automatic gearbox, make sure the
gear is in neutral position (N) and pro-
ceed as described for vehicles with
mechanical gearbox. If the gear cannot
be put in neutral position (N) do not
tow the vehicle and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Before starting to tow,
turn the ignition key to M
and then to S. Do not re-
move the key. If the key is re-
moved, the steering lock engages
automatically which prevents the
wheels being turned.
When towing the vehi-
cle, you must comply
with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow
hitch and how to tow on the
road.
Do not start the engine
when being towed.
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CAR MAINTENANCE
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1.Windscreen/rear window and
headlight (for versions/markets, where
provided) washer fluid -2.Engine
coolant - 3.Power steering fluid -
4.Engine oil - 5.Brake and hydraulic
clutch fluid.
fig. 1 - Versions 2.0 JTD 120 HP - 136 HPF0B0442b
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1.Windscreen/rear window and
headlight (for versions/markets, where
provided) washer fluid -2.Engine
coolant - 3.Power steering fluid -
4.Engine oil - 5.Brake and hydraulic
clutch fluid.
fig. 2 - Versions 2.2 JTDF0B0600b
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