2009 FIAT ULYSSE engine

It is dangerous to let the
engine run in a garage or
other closed area. The
engine consumes oxygen and
gives off carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other poisonous
fumes.
– Make sure the handbrake is up and
the gear lever in Por N: the engine
can be started only with the gear in
these two positions.
– Turn the ignition key to Dwithout
pressing the accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key
to Sbefore trying to start the engine
again.
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STARTING THE ENGINEIf the instrument panel warning light
stays on when the ignition key is at M,
turn the key to Sand then back to M;
if the warning light still remains lit, try
with the other keys provided with the
vehicle.
If you are still unable to start the en-
gine (see “In an emergency” chapter)
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the ig-
nition key at Mwhen the engine is off
to prevent draining the battery charge.MOVING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
– press fully the brake pedal;
– select the required gear lever po-
sition;
– accelerate progressively; the vehi-
cle is started and the gear shift de-
pends on the position selected.
When the ignition key is
at M, it is possible to shift
the gear lever from P on-
ly when the brake pedal is fully
depressed (Shift-lock safety de-
vice).
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SEQUENCE DRIVING MODE
Shift the lever from Dto the right,
into M position:
• if the lever is shifted to +: higher
gear engaged;
• if the lever is shifted to –: lower
gear engaged.
Each gear shift can be viewed on the
display and any mistake is automati-
cally excluded by the control unit
which allows to engage a lower gear
only if the engine revolutions make it
possible.
With sequence driving the automat-
ic electronic gearbox works as a fixed
gearbox controlled in sequence mode.
The electronic control shifts the gear
when the engine revolutions are low-
er than the rpm allowed.AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE
It is possible to select Din any dri-
ving condition.
The optimal gear shift is selected by
the control unit according to the
speed and the engine load (position of
the accelerator pedal).
When no power is required by the
engine, longer gear shifts are selected
so that consumption is reduced.
When the accelerator pedal is
pressed, more power is required, thus
lower gear shifts are selected and the
car performance is improved in terms
of acceleration and pickup: in this case
consumption raises.For a rapid car pickup:
– press the accelerator pedal fully un-
til the kick-down device is activated so
that maximum performance is reached
(obviously, consumption raises).
IMPORTANTWhen driving on
roads covered in snow, ice, etc. (low
grip) do not activate the kick-down
device.
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INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
fig. 117
Pull handle Ato open the glove com-
partment.
Turning the key locks or unlocks the
compartment (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Do not travel with the
glove compartment open
as this could cause injury
in the event of an accident.
fig. 117
F0B0088b
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Proceed as follows:
– release the accelerator pedal;
– press the brake pedal.
IMPORTANTOn a downhill and
the engine started, keep the vehicle
stopped only with the brake pedal; do
not press the accelerator pedal.
When stationary, the engine started
and the gear lever at D, Ror M(se-
quence mode), keep the brake pedal
depressed to prevent the car moving
with the engine idling.
If the car is stationary for a long time,
shift the gear lever to P.PARKING
Apply the handbrake and shift the
gear lever to P. Steer the wheels and
place a wedge or a stone under them
if the car is parked on a slope.
Do not leave the ignition key at Mto
prevent draining the battery charge.
Always take the ignition key with you
when leaving the car.
SOUND WARNINGS
(BUZZERS)
If you open the doors when the ig-
nition key has been removed or is at
S, a sound warning is emitted if the
gear lever is not in Pposition. Do not leave children
unsupervised in the vehi-
cle.
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CEILING LIGHT UNITS
All the ceiling lights come on for a
limited time, i.e. they turn on and off
gradually.
Ceiling light operation
All the ceiling lights come on auto-
matically when the doors are opened
with the remote control or when the
key is introduced in the door lock. Af-
ter some seconds, the lights will go out
gradually, without opening the doors.
When the door lock button on the
remote control is pressed for a long
time, the so-called “localisation” func-
tion is activated: all the ceiling lights
in the passenger compartment come
on together with the direction indi-
cators. This function is recognised by
the system up to a distance of about
30 meters from the vehicle. If the ignition key is turned to S(or
removed) the first row ceiling light
comes on. It will stay on only for a lim-
ited time and will go out gradually.
When one of the front doors is
opened, the central ceiling light, with-
out the spot lights, and the puddle
lights on the doors come on. They re-
main lit for a set time and after a cou-
ple of seconds the door have been
closed, they go off gradually. When the
engine is started, the lights will go off
progressively after a couple of seconds.
When one of the rear doors is
opened the central ceiling light, with-
out the spot lights, come on. It re-
mains lit for a set time and after a cou-
ple of seconds the door have been
closed, it goes off gradually.When the tailgate is opened the lug-
gage compartment lights come on
(one or two lights according to the
model). The lights will go off gradual-
ly when the tailgate is closed.
Front ceiling light fig. 137
The front ceiling light includes a cen-
tral light and two side spot lights with
relative control switch.
By operating buttons A, B, Cthe
lights are turned on singularly.
fig. 137
F0B0429b
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The driver’s window winder is fitted
with an “automatic continuous oper-
ation” (working only when the engine
is started) to wind up or lower the
window. Press Abriefly and the win-
dow will automatically reach its trav-
el end. If you press the button a sec-
ond time, the window will stop in the
required position.
Passenger’s door fig. 146
Button Ais housed on the door in-
ner panel to operate the relative win-
dow.
Sliding doors
They are fitted with a crank handle
for operating the window manually.VERSIONS WITH REAR
DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Driver’s door fig. 147
There are five buttons on the driver’s
door inner panel. When the ignition
key is at Mthey control:
A- front left window opening/clos-
ing;
B- front right window opening/clos-
ing;
C- rear left window opening/closing;
D- rear right window opening/clos-
ing;
E- window control lock on rear
doors, sliding door opening/closing
rear control lock and (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) rear
sunroof control lock.To open or close the window, press
the relative button. When the button
is released, the window will stop in the
position it has reached.
The driver’s window winder is fitted
with an “automatic continuous oper-
ation” (working only when the engine
is started) to wind up or lower the
window. Press Abriefly and the win-
dow will automatically reach its trav-
el end. If you press the button a sec-
ond time, the window will stop in the
required position.
fig. 146
F0B0046b
fig. 147
F0B0047b
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LUGGAGE SEPARATING NET
fig. 159
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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.B ONNET
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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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
fig. 163
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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
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MBA AND HBA
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The MBA (Mechanic Brake Assis-
tance) and HBA (Hydraulic Brake As-
sistance) systems increase braking
pressure in emergency braking. When
the driver is forced by the critical dri-
ving conditions to press violently the
brake pedal, the system increases the
braking pressure to assure the quick-
est vehicle stop.
These two systems behave in the
same way, the only difference is that
one increases braking pressure
through the ESP control unit and the
other with a mechanic action. By following these indications you
will be able to brake in the best con-
ditions in all events.
IMPORTANTVehicles fitted with
ABS may only be fitted with wheel
rims, tyres and brake pads of the make
and model approved by the vehicle
manufacturer.
The system is completed with an
Electronic Brake Distributor EBD
which increases the brake system per-
formance and employs the ABS con-
trol unit and sensors.
If the xbrake fluid low
warning light comes on,
stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and contact the nearest Fi-
at Dealership. Fluid leaks from
the hydraulic system, in fact, can
compromise brake system oper-
ation, both traditional systems
and systems with ABS. The car is fitted with an
electronic braking device
(EBD). The xand >
warning lights will come on at the
same time when the engine is
running to indicate that there is
an EBD system failure. In this
case violent braking may be ac-
companied by early rear wheel
locking with the possibility of
skidding. Drive the car extreme-
ly carefully to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.Warning light >alone,
with the engine running,
normally indicates a fault
in the ABS system. In this case,
the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the an-
tilocking device. Under these
conditions, performance of the
EBD system may be reduced. Al-
so in this case, you are advised to
go immediately to the nearest Fi-
at Dealership, driving in such a
way to avoid sharp braking to
have the system checked.
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