2009 FIAT ULYSSE ESP

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
AND POLLUTION
Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-
creased and vehicle handling suffers,
which will effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
vehicle (especially when driving in the
city) and its trim greatly effects con-
sumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof/ski rack from the
roof when no longer necessary. These
accessories reduce the vehicle’s aero-
dynamic penetration, which affects
consumption. Use a trailer, if particu-
larly heavy objects are to be trans-
ported. Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
The overall state of the vehicle is an
important factor that has a marked in-
fluence over fuel consumption, driving
comfort and on the life span of your
vehicle. For this reason, care should
be taken to maintain your vehicle by
carrying out the necessary checks and
observing regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
Scheduled Maintenance Programme
(see section, idling, air cleaners, tim-
ing).Electrical devices
Use electric devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, supplementary lights, windscreen
wipers, heating system blower require
large amounts of electricity; this means
an increase in the request for power
and consequently an increase in fuel
consumption (up to +25% when dri-
ving in built-up areas).
Climate control system
The climate control unit is an addi-
tional load that greatly affects the en-
gine leading to higher consumption (on
average +20%). When the tempera-
ture outside allows it, use the air
vents.
Spoilers
The use of optional extras which are
not certified for specific use on the car
may reduce the aerodynamic pene-
tration of the car and increase con-
sumption.
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CHEAP RUNNING THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT
LOOKING AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the car’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for dri-
ving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
Service Schedule to the letter.
Only use diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification). Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the Ulysse. It is no ac-
cident that its pollution control equip-
ment is much more effective than that
required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules the
motorist can avoid harming the envi-
ronment and often cut down fuel con-
sumption at the same time.
On this subject, a number of useful
tips have been given below to supple-
ment those marked by symbol
#, at
various points of the manual.
You are asked to read both the for-
mer and latter carefully.If you have trouble starting, do not
turn the ignition key for long periods.
Be especially careful to avoid bump
starting the vehicle by pushing, towing
or rolling downhill: these are all ma-
noeuvres that can damage the catalyt-
ic exhaust.
For emergency starts only use an
auxiliary battery.
If the engine begins to “lose its
smoothness” when travelling, contin-
ue your journey but reduce the de-
mands you are making on the engine
and have the vehicle checked at a Fi-
at Dealership.
When the instrument panel fuel re-
serve warning light comes on, fill up as
soon as possible. A fuel level that is
too low can cause an uneven supply of
fuel with the inevitable increase in ex-
haust temperature; this would seri-
ously damage the catalytic converter.
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An incorrectly posi-
tioned jack may cause the
vehicle to fall. Do not use
the jack to lift loads exceeding
that indicated on the label at-
tached to the jack itself.Do not lubricate the bolt
threads before fitting
them back: they could
come loose.
Never start the engine when the
vehicle is jacked up.
If you are towing a trailer, re-
move the trailer before jacking
up the vehicle.Never tamper with the
inflation valve. Never
place tools between the
rim and the tyre.
Check the tyre and space-saver
spare wheel pressure regularly.
The tyre inflation pressure is
shown in the “Technical specifi-
cations” chapter.
The jack should only be
used to change a wheel
on the vehicle for which it
was designed. It should not be put
to other uses or employed to
raise other models. Under no cir-
cumstances should it be used
when carrying out repairs under
the vehicle.
Check the inflation pres-
sure of the tyres and the
spare wheel regularly. If
you change the type of wheels (al-
loy rims instead of steel rims) you
will have to change the entire set
of fastening bolts with another
set of suitably sized bolts.
You should keep the bolts in
case you decide to use the origi-
nal type of wheel later on.Signal the presence of
the stopped car according
to the laws in force: haz-
ard lights, reflecting triangle, etc.
Any passengers on board should
leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed.
If the wheel is being changed on
a steep or badly surfaced road,
place wedges or other suitable
material under the wheels to
stop the car.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Observe the instructions on this and
the following pages to use the jack and
space-saver spare wheel correctly.
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PUDDLE LIGHT fig. 34
To replace a bulb:
Remove the clipped transparent unit
Aby levering in the direction shown
by the arrow.
Take off clipped bulb Band replace it.
Refit the transparent unit A.BOOT LIGHT fig. 35
To replace a bulb:
Remove the clipped transparent unit
Aby levering in the direction shown
by the arrow.
Take off clipped bulb Band replace it.
Refit the transparent unit A. IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The fuse is a protective device for
the electric system. It comes into ac-
tion (i.e. it cuts off) in the event of a
failure or improper actions on the
electric system.
If an electric device is not working,
check whether the respective fuse is
blown (i.e. the conductor is broken).
If required, replace the blown fuse
with another with the same amperage
(same colour).
A- Undamaged fuse.
B- Fuse with broken filament.
fig. 34
F0B0145b
fig. 35
F0B0153b
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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 ENGINE COMPARTMENT fig. 39
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
1810A
15A
10A
10A
10A
15A
20A
20A
15A
15A
10A
10A
15A
10A
30A
30A
40AReverse light switch, Xenon lights, electric fan controls, engine coolant level,
heated diesel filter, preheating spark plugs,
speed control system, air debit gauge
Fuel pump, exhaust gas recirculation and turbo-compressor control system
ABS, ESP
Keyed service power supply, for main electronic control unit
Particulate filtering system
Front fog lights
Headlight washers
Relay power supply for main electronic control unit, electric fan relay controls ,
diesel pressure adjusting solenoid valve and exhaust gas
recirculation
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight beam corrector
Right dipped beam headlight
Left main beam headlight
Right main beam headlight
Horn
Windscreen wiper pump - rear window wiper
Lambda sensor, injectors, spark plugs, canister solenoid valve,
injection pump solenoid valve
Windscreen wiper
Additional fans
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The following MAXI-FUSES are also contained in this fusebox:
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE
MAXI-FUSE 50A
50A
30A
60A
70A
30A
40A
50AElectric fan (second speed)
ABS, ESP
ESP electric fan
Main electronic control unit power supply 1
Main electronic control unit power supply 2
Electric fan (first speed)
Fiat CODE system
Climate control system additional fans
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ENGINE OIL fig. 3-4
Check engine oil with the car on lev-
el ground and while the engine is still
warm (approximately five minutes af-
ter stopping the engine).
Extract dipstick Aand clean it, then
fully insert it again and check that the
level is between the MINand MAX
reference lines on the dipstick.
The space between the MINand the
MAXreference corresponds to ap-
proximately one litre of oil.Do not add oil with dif-
ferent specifications from
the oil already in the en-
gine.If the engine is hot, be
very careful when you put
your hands under the
bonnet as you risk burning your-
self. Remember that when the
engine is hot, the fan can start up
and cause injuries.
fig. 3
F0B0164b
fig. 4 - Versions 2.2 JTD
F0B0601b
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