2009 FIAT ULYSSE Owners Manual

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The pretensioner can
only be used once. After a
collision that has trig-
gered it, have it replaced at a Fi-
at Dealership. The device will last
for 10 years from the date of pro-
duction. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship to replace the pretensioners
as this date approaches.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
cause by mounting pavements
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
LOAD LIMITING DEVICES
This device reduces the load which
is normally exerted by the seat belts
on the passenger’s shoulder and chest
in a collision. It increases protection
by preventing the micro traumas
which are inevitable in road accidents.
The device is built into the front and
second row side seat belt reels.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
The driver must make sure that all
occupants use their seat belts prop-
erly in accordance with local legisla-
tion.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
For maximum safety,
keep the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits
closely across your chest and hips.
Make sure the seat belts on the
front and rear passengers are fas-
tened at all times. You increase
the risk of serious injury or death
in a collision if you travel with the
belts unfastened.
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The webbing must not
be twisted. The upper
section must pass across
the shoulder and chest diagonal-
ly. The lower part must fit close-
ly across the hips fig. 61 and not
abdomen. Do not use devices
(clips, fasteners, etc.) that pre-
vent the belts from adhering to
the wearer’s body.
If the belt has been sub-
jected to heavy stress, for
example after an acci-
dent, it should be changed com-
pletely together with the an-
chors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact,
even if the belt has no visible de-
fects, it could have lost its re-
silience.Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belts and the pre-
tensioners be tampered with or
removed. Any interventions
should be carried out by qualified
and authorised personnel. Always
contact a Fiat Dealership.Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger’s
lap with a single belt to
protect them both. As a general
rule, do not fasten other objects
to the body.
fig. 61
F0B0190b
fig. 62
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Seat belts must also be worn by ex-
pectant mothers: the risk of injury in
the case of accident is much greater
for them, too, if they do not have a
seat belt on.
Of course, they must position the
lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes under the abdomen
fig. 63.HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER AT ALL TIMES
1)When wearing the seat belts, al-
ways ensure they are not twisted and
are free to wind in and out.
2)Following a serious accident, re-
place the belt being worn at the time,
even if it does not seem damaged. Al-
ways replace the seat belts if preten-
sioners have been activated.
3)When cleaning the belts, wash
them by hand with water and neutral
soap, rinse them and let them dry in
the shade. Do not use industrial
strength detergents, bleach, colouring
or any other chemical substance that
could weaken the fibres.
4)Do not allow the reels to get wet:
they are only guaranteed to work
properly if they remain dry.
5)Replace the seat belt when show-
ing significant wear or cut signs.TRANSPORTING
CHILDREN
IN SAFETY
fig. 63
F0B0192b
fig. 64
F0B0288b
SERIOUS DAN-
GER: Never place
cradle child’s seats
on the front passenger seat of
cars fitted with passenger air bag
since the air bag activation could
cause serious injuries, even mor-
tal. You are advised to carry chil-
dren always on the rear seat, as
this is the most protected posi-
tion in the case of a crash, as il-
lustrated by the labels fig. 64 on
the seats. In any case, children’s
seats must absolutely not be fit-
ted on the front seat of cars with
passenger’s air bag, which during
inflation could cause serious in-
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jury, even mortal, regardless of
the seriousness of the crash that
triggered it. Children may be
placed on the front seat of cars
fitted with passenger’s air bag de-
activation.
In this case, it is absolutely nec-
essary to check the warning light
“on the cluster to make sure de-
activation has actually taken
place (see paragraph Front and
side air bags at item Front air
bags). The front passenger seat
shall be adjusted in the most
backward position to prevent any
contact between child’s seat and
dashboard.For optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be seat-
ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-
tems.
This is especially relevant for chil-
dren.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Direc-
tive 2003/20/EC.
A child’s head is larger and heavier
than an adult’s head with respect to
their body weight. Moreover, a child’s
head muscular and bone structure is
not fully developed. For these reasons,
children require specific restraint sys-
tems, different from those required by
adult passengers.The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of re-
straint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0weight 0-10 kg
Group 0+weight 0-13 kg
Group 1weight 9-18 kg
Group 2weight 15-25 kg
Group 3weight 22-36 kg
The groups partially overlap. This is
because there are systems which cov-
er more than one weight groupfig. 65.
fig. 65
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All restraint systems must show ho-
mologation data and control markings
on a tag which is solidly fastened to the
system and cannot be removed.
Children weighing than 1.5 m are,
with reference to restrain systems,
considered adults and can wear nor-
mal seat belts.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat child restraint systems for each
weight group. These systems were
specifically designed and tested for Fi-
at vehicles.GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg are to be seated
in a cot type seat supporting the child’s
head facing backwards. This ensures
there is no stress on the child’s neck
in sudden decelerations.
The cot is secured with the seat belts
as shown in fig. 66. Furthermore, the
child must be strapped to the cot.GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushions,fig. 67. The ve-
hicle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Follow the in-
structions for fastening
the specific child restraint system
you are using.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Follow the in-
structions for fastening
the specific child restraint system
you are using.
fig. 66
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There are child re-
straints for Groups 0 and
1 which are fastened with
the vehicle seat belts by means of
an attachment on the seat back.
The child is then secured to the
seat with specific straps. Due to
their weight, child seats can be
dangerous if they are fitted in-
correctly (e.g. placing a cushion
between the seat and the belts).
Always follow the specific instal-
lation instructions for the child
restraint system you are using.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Follow the in-
structions for fastening
the specific child restraint system
you are using. GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg can be
seated directly with the vehicle seat
belts. The seat has the purpose of po-
sitioning the child correctly with re-
spect to the seat belt so that the di-
agonal section crosses the child’s chest
(never the child’s throat) and the hor-
izontal section fits snugly on the child’s
hips (and not the child’s abdomen)
fig. 68.GROUP 3
For children from 22 to 36 kg, the
size of the chest no longer requires a
support to space the child’s back from
the seat back.
Fig. 69shows proper child seat po-
sitioning on the rear seat.
Children taller than 1.5 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
fig. 67
F0B0195b
fig. 68
F0B0196b
fig. 69
F0B0197b
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GroupWeight groupsSeats Third row, 3-seat bench
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Standard 2000/3/CE which enforces the use of restraint systems classified ac-
cording to the following tables:
1)Child restraint systems should be
installed on the rear seat as this is the
most protected area in the vehicle in
the event of a crash.Children must never be
seated in the front pas-
senger seat in cars with
passenger’s front airbag.2)When deactivating the passenger
front air bag, always check that the sys-
tem has actually been deactivated by
looking at the specific warning light
“
that shall be on with fixed light on the
instrument panel. To sum up the safety precautions to follow when transporting children:
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3Front
passenger
U
U
U
USecond row,
rear side
passenger
U
L (Type Isofix)
U
L (Type Isofix)
U
USecond row,
central front
passenger
U
U
U
UThird row,
rear side
passenger
U
U
U
U
Side seats
U
U
U
UCentral seats
–
–
U
U up to 13 kg
9-18 kg
15-25 kg
22-36 kg
Legend:
U= suitable for “Universal” restraint systems according to the European Standard ECE-R44 for the above mentioned
“Groups”.
L= suitable for certain child’s restraint systems available at Lineaccessori for the specified group.
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The seat fitted with child restraint
system shall be set in the most back-
ward position.
You are recommended to choose
Kiddy Isofix since this seat has been
designed and tested specifically for this
vehicle. Kiddy Isofix has been type ap-
proved according to the European
Standard ECE-R44/03.
Type Isofix restraint systems are fas-
tened to two metal brackets A-fig.
70, between the seat back and the
cushion. 3)Keep to the instructions for fas-
tening the specific child restraint sys-
tem you are using which must be pro-
vided by the manufacturer. Keep the
child restraint system installation in-
structions with the vehicle documents
and the Handbook. Never use a child
restraint system without installation
instructions.
4)Always check that the seat belt is
well fastened by pulling the webbing.
5)Only one child can be secured to
a child restraint at a time. Never car-
ry two children in one restraint system.
6)Always check that the seat belts
are not positioned on the child’s
throat.
7)While travelling, do not let the
child seat incorrectly or release the
belts.
8)Passengers should never carry
children or babies on their laps. No-
one, however strong they are, can
hold a child in the event of a crash.
9) In case of an accident, replace the
seat with a new one.Presetting for mounting the
“Type Isofix” child restraint
system
The car is equipped for Type Isofix
child restraint system installation. Type
Isofix is a new European unified sys-
tem to carry children on the seats
which does not prevent using tradi-
tional child restraint systems. This sys-
tem must be fastened using the ap-
propriate brackets set on the car.
Mixed fitting is possible, with a tra-
ditional child restraint system on the
left and an Type Isofix restraint system
on the right. Being their size different,
it is possible to fit on the seats up to
a maximum of three traditional child
restraint systems, while only two Isofix
restraint systems can be attached to
the fasteners.
Lineaccessori Fiat includes Kiddy
Isofix restraint system for children
weighing up to 18 kg with the child
seat placed in the driving direction and
up to 13 kg with the child seat placed
in the opposite direction (groups 0,
0+and 1).
fig. 70
F0B0235b
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