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Fiat Ulysse Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 2 Customer, Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Ulysse. We have written this booklet to help you get to know all your new Ulysse’s features and use it in the best possi- ble way.
  • Page 3 MUST BE READ! REFUELLING JTD engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused. ENGINE START-UP JTD engines: make sure the handbrake is pulled up;...
  • Page 4 If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric sys- tem can support the required load.
  • Page 5 The Fiat Ulysse, for example, no longer needs to be taken in for its first servicing after the traditional 1,500 km... but after 30,000 km.
  • Page 6 THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY he signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the handbook where, more than anywhere else, you should stop for a minute and read carefully. As you can see, each sign has a different symbol to make it immediately clear and easy to identify the subjects in the different areas: Personal safety.
  • Page 7 A list of the symbols to be found on Battery Belts and pulleys your Ulysse is given below, with the Explosion. Moving parts; keep parts name of the component to which it re- lates at the side of it.
  • Page 8 PROHIBITION SYMBOLS WARNING SYMBOLS Battery Catalytic converter Windscreen wiper Keep away from open Do not park over inflam- Only use fluid of the type flames. mable materials. See chap- specified in section “Ca- ter: “Protecting the emission control pacities”. devices”. Battery Power steering Engine...
  • Page 9 OBLIGATION SYMBOLS Diesel vehicle Battery Use diesel fuel only. Protect your eyes. DIESEL Expansion tank Battery Jack Use only fluid of the type specified in section “Ca- See the Owner hand- pacities”. book.
  • Page 10 DASHBOARD fig. 1 fig. 1...
  • Page 11 1. Side vents 14. Glove compartment 2. Left-hand stalk: headlight control 15. Climate system automatic controls 3. Horn 16. Hazard lights 4. Instrument panel: odometer display and warning lights 17. Cigar lighter 5. Right-hand stalk, windscreen washer, rear window 18. Glove compartment/Infotelematic Connect system re- washer and trip computer mote controls (for versions/markets, where provided) 6.
  • Page 12 – operate remote door locking/un- an electronic engine immobiliser sys- and electronic alarm. locking tem (called Fiat CODE) which is au- – two keys B if the car is fitted with tomatically activated when the ignition – operate the alarm system (for ver- remote central door locking system, key is removed.
  • Page 13 The key fig. 3, is fitted with 2 but- By pressing button A the so-called When pressing the but- tons: “localisation” function is turned on: all ton C, take care to pre- the passenger compartment lights and vent the metal insert A - to activate the central locking direction indicators are switched on from causing harm or damage...
  • Page 14 A CODE card fig. 5 is provided with the keys. This CODE card bears the The key is also fitted with a metal in- electronic code used by the Fiat F0B0403b sert F which can be pushed inside the Dealerships whenever the vehicle key grip by pressing button E.
  • Page 15 Fiat Dealership, which trol is pressed, replace the batteries will deal with their disposal. Do with others of the same time: not expose them to naked flames and high temperatures.
  • Page 16 After the engine is started by turning and which must be stored in the mem- available when the new storage pro- the key to M, the Fiat CODE system ory of the system control unit. Con- cedure is carried out will be deleted...
  • Page 17 ELECTRONIC When the alarm is triggered Switching the alarm system off ALARM The siren comes on, the direction in- To switch the alarm system off, press dicators and the headlights flash for button B-fig. 8 on the remote con- (for versions/markets, where provided) about 30 seconds when: trol.
  • Page 18 Proceed as follows: If you ever need a new remote con- press button A-fig. 10, which can be trol, go to your nearest Fiat Deal- – open the door with the key (the reached when the door is open, and ership, taking with you all the vehi- siren will come on);...

  • Page 19: Ignition Switch

    To release the lock: move the someone has tried to is moving. The steering steering wheel slightly as you turn the steal your vehicle), get a Fiat wheel would automatically lock ignition key to M. Dealership to check it over be- as soon as you tried to turn it.
  • Page 20 DOORS 10 km/h is reached, the doors and the Always use these locks tailgate are automatically locked. when transporting chil- When the key is turned to M, the ac- dren. Before opening a door tivation of this function is signalled by make sure that the oper- a sound (“beep”).
  • Page 21 Front door manual opening/ REAR SLIDING DOORS Manual opening/closing of rear closing from inside fig. 15 doors from the inside fig. 17 Manual opening from outside Opening: pull lever A. fig. 16 Rear doors can be Closing: close the door and press opened only if the “child Pull the handle A in the direction of button A-fig.
  • Page 22 Door lock/unlock with the Electric lock/unlock from inside From the second row: remote control from outside fig. 19-20 – to lock/unlock press button D con- fig. 18 (for versions/markets, where provided) nected to each sliding door. (for versions/markets, where provided) From the first row: Both doors are fitted with a safety Right door: operate the key button...
  • Page 23 CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING “Door open” alarm When the super door lock has been activated it SYSTEM If, with engine running, one of the is impossible to open the doors is not shut properly, the multi- From the outside doors even from the inside; for function display will show a dedicat- this reason do not use the super With the doors closed: insert and...

  • Page 24: Child Safety Lock

    CHILD SAFETY LOCK Always use these locks IMPORTANT These device works when transporting chil- only for the relative door. dren. There can be 2 types of “Children safety”: electric safety or mechanical safety. MECHANICAL LOCK fig. 22 Always use these locks ELECTRICAL LOCK fig.

  • Page 25: Front Seats

    Lift lever A and push the seat back- HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT a Fiat Dealership. wards or forwards. (DRIVER’S SEAT) fig. 24 LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT To lift the seat, pull out the lever B fig.
  • Page 26 ELECTRICALLY STORING PROCEDURE FOR Recalling a stored position ADJUSTABLE HEATED DRIVER’S SEAT fig. 27 When the engine is off: briefly press FRONT SEATS fig. 26-27 (for versions/markets, where provided) button 1 or 2. (for versions/markets, where provided) The system makes it possible to IMPORTANT After 5 unsuccess- store 2 different driver's seat positions Adjustments can be made when the...
  • Page 27 FRONT SWIVEL SEATS – driver’s seat: lift the seat up to the Before starting off again, highest position and adjust the steer- make sure that the seats fig. 28-29-30 ing wheel “completely forwards”. The are facing the front of the (for versions/markets, where provided) seats cannot be turned 180°...

  • Page 28: Rear Seats

    REAR SEATS When the tailgate is open, operate TO ADJUST THE RECLINING handle B of the third row seats as SEAT BACK fig. 33 above mentioned and the luggage The adjustment can only be made sit- compartment will be widened. All seat adjustments ting in the seat.
  • Page 29 To put the seat back into vertical po- When the second row To restore the seat normal position, sition, push it upwards until it clicks seat is tipped in “wallet” guide it until it engages the runners on and locks in that position. position, it is not possible the floor and place the seat back into to transport passengers on the...
  • Page 30 DISMANTLING THE SECOND Make sure the anchor- THIRD ROW BENCH SEAT age holes are always AND THIRD ROW SEATS clean; if debris has got in- Moving the seat backwards To dismantle: to them it interferes with the or forwards fig. 37 seats being locked securely into –...
  • Page 31 “Table” position fig. 38 – pull handle D and release the an- move the bench seat from its housing chorages from their housing on the on the floor runners. Proceed as follows to tip the bench floor, then fold the bench seat as a seat back in “table”...
  • Page 32 F0B0028b INTERIOR SETTINGS fig. 42 - basic six-seat version Depending on the various outfits that fig. 43 - arrangement along the left- can be ordered, it is possible to vary hand side the internal arrangement of the sec- fig. 44 - “Game room” arrangement ond and third row seats as required, with central table bringing them forwards or moving...
  • Page 33 The seats can be arranged in other HEAD RESTRAINTS Front seats fig. 47 ways by removing the middle row and The head restraints can be adjusted thus increasing the space available be- Remember the head re- for height and tilt. tween the first and third row.
  • Page 34 Rear seats fig. 48-49 ARMREST fig. 50 – lower the armrest fully, position 2; They can be adjusted for height. To To adjust the armrest apply the fol- – lift the armrest to the required po- adjust it, lift or lower the head re- lowing procedure: sition 3.

  • Page 35: Individual Settings

    INDIVIDUAL It is absolutely forbidden ELECTRO-CHROMATIC to carry out whatever af- DRIVING MIRROR fig. 53 SETTINGS ter-market operation in- The car is fitted with an electro- volving steering system or steer- chromatic mirror adapting to the day ing column modifications (e.g.: in- STEERING WHEEL fig.
  • Page 36 CHILD SURVEILLANCE DOOR MIRRORS Electric adjustment fig. 55 MIRROR fig. 54 Adjustment is possible only when the key is at M. It is placed next to the front roof During driving door mir- lamp and enables the driver and the All you need to do is press the four rors must always be open.

  • Page 37: Seat Belts

    SEAT BELTS Adjustment by hand fig. 55 The seat belt reel mechanism will adapt the belt to the body of the per- If the mirror makes it difficult to get son wearing it offering freedom of through narrow gaps, fold it from po- HOW TO USE THE SEAT movement.
  • Page 38 Remember that in the Always adjust the height of the seat After you have made the case of a violent collision, belt to fit the person wearing it. This adjustment, always make back seat passengers not could greatly reduce the risk of injury sure that the loop is at- wearing seat belts, in addition to in the case of collision.
  • Page 39 HOW TO USE THE THIRD To unfasten the belts: press button When the car is parked on a steep E, guide the seat belt to retainer B and slope the reel mechanism may block; ROW SIDE SEAT BELTS release the spring catch by freeing this is normal.
  • Page 40 PRETENSIONERS pushed into the buckles. The Ulysse is fitted with pretension- Some smoke might come out. This is ers to enable the seat belts to offer not harmful and does not signal the be- even more effective protection.
  • Page 41 If, however, you need any assistance, go to a Fiat Dealership.
  • Page 42 Do not use devices and authorised personnel. Always (clips, fasteners, etc.) that pre- contact a Fiat Dealership. vent the belts from adhering to the wearer’s body. If the belt has been sub- jected to heavy stress, for...

  • Page 43: Transporting Children

    TRANSPORTING Seat belts must also be worn by ex- HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT pectant mothers: the risk of injury in BELTS IN PROPER WORKING CHILDREN the case of accident is much greater ORDER AT ALL TIMES IN SAFETY for them, too, if they do not have a 1) When wearing the seat belts, al- seat belt on.
  • Page 44 jury, even mortal, regardless of For optimal protection in the event The results of research on the best the seriousness of the crash that of a crash, all passengers must be seat- child restraint systems are contained triggered it. Children may be ed and wearing adequate restraint sys- in the European Standard ECE-R44.
  • Page 45 66. Furthermore, the We recommend using Lineaccessori child must be strapped to the cot. Fiat child restraint systems for each weight group. These systems were specifically designed and tested for Fi- at vehicles.
  • Page 46 There are child re- GROUP 2 GROUP 3 straints for Groups 0 and Children from 15 to 25 kg can be For children from 22 to 36 kg, the 1 which are fastened with seated directly with the vehicle seat size of the chest no longer requires a the vehicle seat belts by means of belts.
  • Page 47 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: Group Weight groups Seats Third row, 3-seat bench Front Second row, Second row,...
  • Page 48 7) While travelling, do not let the restraint systems can be attached to child seat incorrectly or release the the fasteners. belts. Lineaccessori Fiat includes Kiddy 8) Passengers should never carry Isofix restraint system for children F0B0235b children or babies on their laps. No-...
  • Page 49 Mount the child re- The Kiddy Type Isofix seat can how- – push the child restraint system un- straint system only with ever be fitted to the front passenger til hearing the locking clicks; the car stationary. The seat even if not provided with Isofix –...
  • Page 50 As the child grows, passing to the – for seats positioned facing the run- With the child seat in this position, next weight group (group 1) the child ning direction, fasten the upper belt (in the corresponding front seat must be safety chair must be fitted in the ahead the upper seat pocket) to the ring A- positioned halfway the sliding guides...
  • Page 51 INSTRUMENTS A - Odometer display: speedometer, kilometre counter, maintenance indi- cator, engine oil level gauge (for ver- sions/markets, where provided) and, for versions with automatic gear, en- gaged gear indicator and symbol for presence of ice on the road, if any. B - Warning lights C - Trip kilometre counter reset button...
  • Page 52 A - Rev counter B - Speedometer C - Fuel gauge with reserve tank warning light D - Coolant temperature gauge with warning light showing when the tem- perature is too high F0B0055b fig. 78 A - Infotelematic Connect system display B - Speedometer C - Fuel gauge with reserve tank...
  • Page 53 REV COUNTER Warning light comes on when the C – button for confirming the se- coolant is too hot. lected function or for confirming set If the needle is in the red zone, it values shows your vehicle is overrevving. Even travelling too slowly when the D –...
  • Page 54 tion, distance covered, average con- E – button for selecting the type of cerning: automatic light turning on, sumption, average speed, distance to information displayed on the right side ESP, rain sensor. destination; to display also info con- of the screen (date, radio – CD, trip To reset the trip computer data, cerning: automatic light turning on, computer)
  • Page 55 To keep the on the lower line: total kilometres in the engine sump for a limited time. warranty valid, go to a Fiat Dealer- and programmed maintenance indica- Fig. 81 shows the correct oil level ship (see also the “Car maintenance”...
  • Page 56 0 km. before the next servicing is due. Af- quency is displayed, press button C for In this case contact a Fiat Dealer- ter this period the engine oil level (for 10 seconds (the maintenance fre- ship.
  • Page 57 The system is installed in an user- setting. friendly position for the driver and the graphics on the front panel make it Your Fiat Dealership will reset easy to quickly locate the controls the maintenance indicator after which facilitate the use of them.

  • Page 58: Warning Lights

    ABS, but it is as well to have the vehicle checked at a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos- BATTERY NOT sible. RECHARGED PROPERLY (Red)
  • Page 59 Drive the car extremely the ignition key to M, but it should go the ignition key to M and the driver's carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal- out after a couple of seconds. The light or passenger's seat belt (if any) is not...
  • Page 60 Prolonged use with the warning (Amber) light on can cause damage. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. When the system is inefficient. The warning light goes off if the fault When you turn the ignition key to disappears but it is however stored by the M position the light comes on.
  • Page 61 The warning light will come on when SERVICE WARNING FUEL RESERVE è the front passenger air bag is deacti- LIGHT (Red) (Amber) vated. This warning light will turn The warning light comes on on in the following cases: low coolant when 8 litres of fuel have remained in level, particulate filter failure, low par- the tank.
  • Page 62 In this way the T.P.M.S. system warns kets, where provided). the driver that one or more tyre/s is/are flat (i.e. punctured). Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. IMPORTANT Stop travelling with one or more flat tyre/s since road Should one or more wheels without FRONT FOG LIGHTS holding could be jeopardised.
  • Page 63 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM fig. 83 fig. 83 F0B0247b...
  • Page 64 Legend fig. 83 DIRECTIONAL CENTRAL SECOND ROW DIRECTIONAL VENT ADJUSTMENT fig. 84 VENT ADJUSTMENT fig. 86 1 Front windscreen defroster/demis- ter - 2 Side window defroster or The two external vents are fitted Use lever A to direct the air flow. demister - 3 Directional side vents - with lever A to direct the air flow (up- Use slider B (+ or –) to adjust the...

  • Page 65: Manual Climate Control System

    MANUAL CLIMATE THIRD ROW DIRECTIONAL Ventilation VENT ADJUSTMENT fig. 87 CONTROL SYSTEM The treated air flow passes through 5 front vents placed on the edge and Use lever A to direct the air flow. in the middle of the dashboard. The air The car can be fitted with manual cli- Use slider B (+ o –) to adjust the air flow can be directed both horizontal-...
  • Page 66 – ventilation with maximum air ca- passenger’s side); pacity; Have the pollen filter checked at a Fiat Dealership at least once a year, – four vents on the floor (2 for the – air mixing completely hot; possibly at the beginning of spring/ second row and 2 for the third row).
  • Page 67 CONTROLS A Air flow slider B Temperature control slider C Heated rear window on/off but- F0B0300b D MAX – DEF function on/off but- ton (max. defrosting/demisting for windscreen, front side windows, rear heated window and door mirrors) E Air vent slider F Climate control compressor on/off button G Inside air recirculation on/off but-...
  • Page 68 CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling) • MAX-DEF on: this is possible by Be careful not to dam- pressing button D and window age the rear heated win- Proceed as follows: demisting will be quickly reached. dow resistances when - turn the slider pointer B to the blue cleaning it from inside.
  • Page 69 AUTOMATIC It is easier to reach the The system uses refrig- wished air temperature erant R134a as it will not CLIMATE CONTROL conditions with inside air pollute the environment SYSTEM recirculation. Anyway, it is better if it accidentally leaks. Under no not to use this function in circumstance use other fluids rainy/cold days because inside...
  • Page 70 IMPORTANT When the engine is Ventilation Feet started with the climate control sys- The treated air flow passes through Air is directed towards the feet tem in automatic mode and the ex- 5 front vents placed on the edge and through: ternal temperature is very low, the fan in the middle of the dashboard.
  • Page 71 When the MAX-DEF function is on Have the pollen filter checked at a If cold air is required, treated air di- Fiat Dealership at least once a year, it is possible to alter the air capacity rected to the feet is distributed to all...
  • Page 72 SENSORS CONTROLS fig. 88-89 The system is fitted not only with Versions with standard equipment outside and inside temperature sen- sors, but also with a sunlight sensor F0B0174b which transmits the sunlight value to the control unit, thus making the tem- perature control by the system more accurate.
  • Page 73 Legend fig. 88 A Internal temperature adjustment G Maximum defrosting/demisting M Air flow adjustment button for up- button on driver’s side on/off for windscreen and front side per vents windows, rear heated window and B “AUTO” mode button N Climate control system compres- door mirrors (MAX-DEF function) sor on/off C Display...
  • Page 74 Versions with additional rear fans A Internal temperature adjustment button on driver’s side B “AUTO” mode button F0B0066b C Display D Additional REAR fans on/off E Internal temperature adjustment button on passenger’s side F Rear heated window on/off G Maximum defrosting/demisting on/off for windscreen and front side windows, rear heated window and door mirrors (MAX-DEF function)
  • Page 75 N Climate control system compres- – or pressing button G; in this case SETTINGS fig. 88-89 sor on/off the MAX-DEF function is selected. The user can choose the following O Inside air recirculation on/off. The system automatically stores the options: settings prior to the system switching •...
  • Page 76 • “completely cold” setting: this • “completely hot” setting: this • fan speed setting: this is possi- option can be selected automatically option can be selected automatically ble by turning slider L; the wished by pressing and keeping button A (–) by pressing and keeping button A (+) speed value is displayed through the or E (–) pressed until 14°C are...
  • Page 77 To select the wished air distribution window misting is prevented in nor- To exit this function press button G press the related button and turn off mal conditions (spring-summer). again or one of the following buttons: other possible selections. The con- A, B, D, E, H, I, M, O.
  • Page 78 • recirculation on: when button O You are recommended The additional fan effect depends on is pressed it is possible to select the to use the inside air recir- the position of knobs A: following travelling conditions: closed culation function in the 0 = additional fan with minimum ca- recirculation (relative led on), air com- traffic jam (car lines inside or out-...
  • Page 79 TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF FAILURE INDICATION – MAX-DEF function: the system directs air to the windscreen and the The system can be switched off by If any failures are detected (locked air distribution, compressor, AUTO turning knurled knob L anticlockwise switches, sensor malfunction, electri- and air recirculation switches are not until the car shape is displayed with-...

  • Page 80: Steering Column

    STEERING COLUMN Dipped-beam headlights fig. 92 Follow me home fig. 93 (for versions/markets, where provided) STALKS To switch on: turn the knurled knob to 2/1. A from This function works for a set time (45 seconds) and illuminates the area Instrument panel indicator light 2 LEFT-HAND STALK in front of the vehicle.
  • Page 81 Side light and dipped-beam The light sensor is not Main beam headlights fig. 95 able do detect fog, there- headlight automatic To switch on: push the knurled knob fore in this case it is nec- switching on A into position 2/1 and pull it up essary to turn the lights on man- (for versions/markets, where provided) towards the steering wheel.
  • Page 82 Flashing the headlights fig. 96 Switching on the front Front and rear fog lights are turned off automatically when the lights are and rear fog lights fig. 97-98 Pull the stalk towards the steering switched off or when sidelights (for versions/markets, where provided) wheel (temporary position) to flash restored;...

  • Page 83: Right-Hand Stalk

    Direction indicators fig. 99 RIGHT-HAND STALK To make maintenance easier, wash the windscreen or replace the wind- Move the stalk as follows: screen washer blades, for example, Windscreen wiper fig. 100 upwards (position 1): for the right when the ignition key is at S or re- This feature can only work with the moved and turn the stalk downwards indicator;...
  • Page 84 Windscreen wiper with rain To make maintenance easier, e.g. to The rain sensor is provided only with wash the windscreen or replace the some versions. It is an electronic de- sensor fig. 101 wiper blades when the ignition key is vice connected to the windscreen (for versions/markets, where provided) at S or has been removed, pull the...
  • Page 85 When the windscreen wiper is Check the sensor is off Windscreen washer fig. 102 turned on with the rain sensor already before cleaning the wind- This feature can only work with the working, the windscreen wiper wash- screen. ignition key at M. es the windscreen regularly and, at the end of its operation, the rain sensor Pulling slightly the stalk towards the...

  • Page 86: Trip Computer

    TRIP COMPUTER Rear window wiper fig. 103 Rear window washer fig. 104 This feature can only work with the This feature can only work with the The trip computer is device for dis- ignition key at M. ignition key at M. playing the following information by –...

  • Page 87: Hazard Lights

    HAZARD LIGHTS Range Kilometres travelled This is the estimated distance which This shows the kilometres travelled fig. 106 can be driven with the fuel remaining by the vehicle from the beginning of in the tank, provided that the condi- trip after resetting previous values. The hazard lights are turned on by tions of consumption are the same.
  • Page 88 “clicks”. If this is not the case, have it ad- If, after a collision, you justed at a Fiat Dealership. can smell fuel or notice leaks from the fuel-feed system, to avoid the risk of fire, do not re-enable the switch.

  • Page 89: Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL To prevent the vehicle from moving When the handbrake lever is en- accidentally, release the handbrake gaged, if you pull button B-fig. 108 fig. 109 with the foot brake pedal depressed. forward and then you lower the lever, the vehicle is still braked.

  • Page 90: Manual Gearbox

    MANUAL GEARBOX Memorisation of a speed: (only in Restoring the memorised speed: or 5 gear and at speeds above after pressing the brake or clutch ped- 40 km/h): Move lever A to ON, the al or after the device has been disen- To engage the gears, press down the current speed of the vehicle is main- gaged, press button D to restore the...

  • Page 91: Automatic Transmission

    ELECTRONIC To engage the reverse gear (R) from Press the clutch pedal the neutral position: fully when changing gear. AUTOMATIC The floor under the ped- – lift the sliding ring A-fig. 111-112 TRANSMISSION al must therefore be clear and under the knob and move the lever on any floor mats must lie flat and the left and then forward.
  • Page 92 SELECTION LEVER fig. 113 M = Sequence mode. DISPLAY fig. 114 P = Parking. + = Shift to a higher gear in sequence It is possible to view on the display: mode. R = Reverse. – the selected gear (P, R, N, D), –...
  • Page 93 Neutral (N) Reverse (R) Parking (P) It corresponds to the neutral posi- P position locks drive wheels. To engage the reverse tion of a traditional mechanic gear. Engage this gear only when the ve- the vehicle must be sta- hicle is stationary and apply also the tionary, the engine idling handbrake.
  • Page 94 (see “In an emergency” chapter) cle is started and the gear shift de- fumes. contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as pends on the position selected. possible. – Make sure the handbrake is up and...
  • Page 95 SEQUENCE DRIVING MODE AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE For a rapid car pickup: Shift the lever from D to the right, It is possible to select D in any dri- – press the accelerator pedal fully un- into M position: ving condition. til the kick-down device is activated so that maximum performance is reached •...
  • Page 96 Driving on snow or ice IMPORTANT This is is possible FAILURE INDICATIONS only when the lever is at D; if the When driving on snow or ice (low The electronic automatic transmis- lever is shifted from D, it is excluded grip) we recommend to press button sion failure is warned by the display of automatically.

  • Page 97: Interior Equipment

    INTERIOR STOPPING THE ENGINE PARKING EQUIPMENT Proceed as follows: Apply the handbrake and shift the gear lever to P. Steer the wheels and – release the accelerator pedal; place a wedge or a stone under them GLOVE COMPARTMENT if the car is parked on a slope. –...
  • Page 98 AUDIO-VIDEO SOCKET UPPER RETRACTABLE CENTRAL GLASS/CAN (for versions/markets, where provided) COMPARTMENTS fig. 119-120 HOLDER fig. 121 Inside the glove compartment Press button A to open the com- Open it following the direction there is a pre-arranged AUDIO- partments. shown by the arrow. The compart- VIDEO A-fig.
  • Page 99 THE FRONT PASSENGER’S The following compartments com- panels fig. 126; bottle compartments SEAT fig. 123 plete the Ulysse interior fittings: can also be used to contain a remov- (for versions/markets, where provided) able waste container C-fig. 125; – open document compartment A- Pull handle A upwards and then out- fig.
  • Page 100 – document compartments D- COLLAPSIBLE SHELF SUN VISORS fig. 129 fig. 127 on the third row side panels fig. 128 These are positioned to the sides of (for versions/markets, where provid- (for versions/markets, where provided) the driving mirror. They can be swung ed).
  • Page 101 TOGGLES fig. 130 WINDOW SHADES ELASTIC BANDS fig. 131 fig. 134 Interior fittings include also toggles (for versions/markets, where provided) (for versions/markets, where provided) A. Rear toggles are fitted with clothes hooks B. Window shades are sliding devices Front seats are fitted with elastic fitted with reels and relative springs.
  • Page 102 CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 135 ASHTRAY fig. 135-136 The passengers in the rear seats can use the ashtray by placing cup D in the To use the cigar lighter, with the ig- removable litter container E as illus- nition key at M, press button A; after trated in fig.
  • Page 103 CEILING LIGHT UNITS If the ignition key is turned to S (or When the tailgate is opened the lug- removed) the first row ceiling light gage compartment lights come on All the ceiling lights come on for a comes on. It will stay on only for a lim- (one or two lights according to the limited time, i.e.
  • Page 104 Central ceiling light fig. 138 Rear ceiling light fig. 139 Glove compartment light (for versions/markets, where provided) fig. 141 The front ceiling light includes a cen- tral light and two side spot lights with To turn it on: operate button A. With the ignition key at M, the glove relative control switch.
  • Page 105 Puddle lights fig. 142 Luggage compartment lights ELECTRICAL SOCKET (for versions/markets, where provided) fig. 143 (for versions/markets, where provided) Light A placed on the front doors When the tailgate is opened, lights A It only works when the ignition key comes on when the relative door is placed on the luggage compartment is at M and it is housed on the third...

  • Page 106: Electric Windows

    ELECTRIC WINDOWS Incorrect use of the elec- VERSIONS WITH FRONT tric windows could be DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS dangerous. Before and Electric windows are fitted with safe- when pressing the switches, al- ty anti-crushing gaskets. The system Driver’s door fig. 145 ways make sure that passengers control unit can feel the presence of There are two buttons on the dri-...
  • Page 107 The driver’s window winder is fitted VERSIONS WITH REAR To open or close the window, press with an “automatic continuous oper- the relative button. When the button DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOWS ation” (working only when the engine is released, the window will stop in the is started) to wind up or lower the position it has reached.
  • Page 108 REAR CORNER ELECTRIC SUNROOFS Passenger’s door fig. 146 WINDOWS Button A is housed on the door in- (for versions/markets, where provided) ner panel to operate the relative win- row) fig. 149 dow. The car can be fitted with three elec- tric sunroofs: front, rear and central.
  • Page 109 Incorrect use of the sun- IMPORTANT If, after disconnect- Complete opening/closing fig. 150 roof could be dangerous. ing the battery, the sunroof closing To open: from sunroof “caliper” Before and when pressing control does not work, initialize the opening, press button A again on the switches, always make sure system;...

  • Page 110: Luggage Compartment

    LUGGAGE SECOND AND THIRD ROW Complete opening/closing CONTROLS fig. 151 COMPARTMENT To open: from sunroof “caliper” open- “Caliper” opening/closing ing, press button A again on side 1. OPENING/LOCKING fig. 151 To close: press button A on side 2 THE TAILGATE FROM To open: press button A on side 1 until the “caliper”...
  • Page 111 Do not travel with the TAILGATE EMERGENCY Anchoring the load fig. 155 hatchback open: the ex- OPENING fig. 154 The load can be secured with the haust fumes could enter belts fastened to the appropriate rings To unlock the tailgate in the event of the vehicle.
  • Page 112 If you need to carry a RIGID PARCEL-SHELF SLIDING LUGGAGE COVER petrol can when travelling fig. 156 fig. 157-158 in areas in which refu- (for versions/markets, where provided) (for versions/markets, where provided) elling is problematic, attain to the The rigid parcel-shelf is fitted with an To use the luggage cover, take han- legislation in force.
  • Page 113 BONNET LUGGAGE SEPARATING NET – lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the support rod D- fig. 159 fig. 162 from its clip E; (for versions/markets, where provided) To open the bonnet: – place the tip of the rod D in recess –...
  • Page 114 LUGGAGE Absolutely prevent To close the bonnet: shoes, ties and loose gar- AND SKI RACKS – keep the bonnet up with one hand ments from coming into and with the other remove the sup- contact with moving parts: they fig. 163 port rod from the recess and replace could become entangled and it in its clip;...
  • Page 115 HEADLAMPS After travelling a few Illumination of side bands consider- miles, check that the an- ably improves driving safety because chorage bolts of the at- the driver is able to identify other road XENON LAMPS tachments are still fully tight. users on the road margins (pedestri- (for versions/markets, where provided) ans, bikers and motor-bikers).
  • Page 116 IMPORTANT Have them replace only at a Fiat Dealership. This is also covered y a specific law. To ensure that you and other drivers have the best visibility conditions when travelling with the headlamps on, the headlamps must be set properly.
  • Page 117 Position 0 - on or two people in the Have the headlamp positioning The car is equipped with an ABS front seats; checked at a Fiat Dealership. brake system which prevents the Position 1 - five people; wheels from locking when braked and...
  • Page 118 Fiat Dealership to have your car If this is the first time you are dri- checked and full system opera- ving a car with ABS, we recommend tion restored.
  • Page 119 Drive the car extreme- and systems with ABS. ly carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.

  • Page 120: Esp System

    ESP SYSTEM When the sensors detect such con- The ESP system helps the driver keep ditions, the ESP system intervenes on the vehicle control in the event of tyre (for versions/markets, where provided) the engine and the brakes and makes grip loss.
  • Page 121 (centrifugal force). without this type of system. We rec- travelling direction. The ESP heart is the control unit ommend you to contact a Fiat Deal- The ESP system action improves the which processes the centrifugal forces ership as soon as possible.
  • Page 122 TC and ASR FUNCTIONS too much power to the wheels de- IMPORTANT When travelling on pending also on the road conditions; snowy roads with the snow chains ap- The TC (Traction Control) and ASR plied, we suggest turning the ESP sys- (Anti Slip Regulation), integrated in the –...

  • Page 123: Eobd System

    U warning light on the in- sends pressure information to the glowing steadily or flashing, con- control unit. strument panel. tact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Dealership as soon as IMPORTANT System control unit The objective is to: possible. Warning light...
  • Page 124 (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event, contact Fiat Dealership to have tyre brake the car cautiously and avoid sud- and/or rim changed. den steering.

  • Page 125: Front And Side Air Bags

    FRONT AND SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS It consists of an instantly inflatable double-layer bag housed in a special AIR BAGS compartment: Description and operation – in the centre of the steering wheel The car is fitted with front air bags The front air bag (driver and pas- on the driver’s side;...
  • Page 126 – in the dashboard and with a bigger In case of crash, a person not wear- The fact that the airbag is not trig- cushion for the passenger. ing the seat belt moves forward and gered in these situations, this does not may come into contact with the cush- signify a malfunction.
  • Page 127 SERIOUS DANGER Deactivating the passenger’s The key operated switch has two po- The car is fitted sitions: front air bag manually with an Air bag on POSITION 1 (ON): passenger’s The passenger’s front airbag can be the passenger’s side. Do not place “...
  • Page 128 SIDE AIR BAGS side crash due to the wide deflation Therefore the side air bags are not surface of the bags. a replacement of but complementary (SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG) to the belts, which you are recom- In the event of a side collision the Purpose of the side airbags is to in- mended to always wear, as specified electronic control unit processes the...
  • Page 129 If the car is to be demolished, Fiat the vehicle interior may be covered by M or if it stays on when travelling,...
  • Page 130 Fiat Dealership. harm to you. Do not drive with the body bent forward, keep the seat back rest in the erect posi- tion and lean your back well against it.

  • Page 131: Parking Sensors

    The airbag is set to be a short sound followed by long one; in (“beep”). fired in the event of colli- this case contact a Fiat Dealership. The driver is therefore warned that sions which are greater If the sensor detects more than one the distance between the vehicle and than the pretensioner settings.
  • Page 132 Anyway, parking de- When cleaning parking The sensors on the pends on the driver’s abil- sensors make sure they bumper must always be ity and it is important to do not get damaged. Do cleared from mud, dirt, make always sure that there are not use dry, rough or hard cloth, snow or ice to ensure the system no people or animals in the park-...

  • Page 133: Sound System

    Fiat Dealer- ship. The staff of experts, beside sug- gesting the most suitable accessories in the Lineaccessori Fiat range, will al- so check whether the car electrical system can support the the required load or if a larger size battery needs to...
  • Page 134 IMPORTANT The use of similar de- Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all respon- vices inside the passenger compart- sibility for damages caused by the in- ment (without separated aerial) pro-...
  • Page 135 AT THE FILLING If driving or parking the vehicle for REFUELLING a long period in cold areas/mountains, STATION To guarantee full tank filling, carry refuel with the diesel fuel available at out two refuelling operations after the local filling stations. first click of the fuel delivery gun.

  • Page 136: Protecting The Environment

    After filling, drive in the cap by turn- Ulysse’s design and manufacture at vapours. ing it clockwise until it clicks twice or every stage. The result of this atten-...

  • Page 137: Starting The Engine

    If the engine cannot be started, see the “Fiat CODE system” in “Get- ting to know your car” chapter. IMPORTANT The ignition switch is fitted with a safety device which...
  • Page 138 S and then again to M. If it is still strument panel warning light m will the glow plugs. impossible to start the engine, try with come on. the other key provided with the car. If you are still unable to start the en- gine, contact a Fiat Dealership.
  • Page 139 HOW TO WARM UP BUMP STARTING STOPPING THE ENGINE THE ENGINE AFTER Turn the ignition key to S while the IT HAS JUST STARTED engine is idling. For versions with a cat- – Begin to move forward slowly let- alytic converter, bump ting the engine turning at medium revs.

  • Page 140: Safe Driving

    Do not leave the ignition key at M to prevent drain- ing the battery. Proceed as follows: In designing the Ulysse, Fiat has made every effort to come up with a vehicle – turn the engine off; able to provide driver and passengers with top-class levels of safety.

  • Page 141: When Travelling

    BEFORE GETTING BEHIND – make sure that objects being trans- WHEN TRAVELLING ported are carefully arranged so they THE WHEEL The main suggestions are the fol- will not fly forward if you have to lowing: The main suggestions are the fol- brake sharply;...
  • Page 142 – do not drive too many hours at a Water, ice and road salt Never drive with objects time but stop at intervals to stretch may deposit on brake on the floor in front of the your legs and recoup your energies; discs making it difficult to driver’s seat.

  • Page 143: Driving At Night

    DRIVING AT NIGHT – only use full-beam headlights when – if it is raining particularly heavily, you are driving outside the city and visibility is also reduced. In these cas- The main suggestions are the fol- when you are sure they do not annoy es, switch on the dipped headlights lowing: other drivers;...

  • Page 144: Driving In The Mountains

    DRIVING IN FOG Remember that fog also means the DRIVING IN tarmac is wet and therefore manoeu- THE MOUNTAINS If the fog is thick, do not start out on vres of all kinds are more difficult and a journey unless you absolutely have to. The main suggestions are the fol- stopping distances are longer: lowing:...

  • Page 145: Driving On Snow And Ice

    DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE DRIVING WITH ABS To get the most out of ABS: The main suggestions are the fol- ABS is a part of the braking system – during emergency stops or when lowing: offering 2 advantages: grip conditions are poor, you will feel a slight pulsation on the brake pedal.
  • Page 146 CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS Electrical devices AND POLLUTION Use electric devices for the neces- sary time only. The heated rear win- dow, supplementary lights, windscreen wipers, heating system blower require Some suggestions which may help Tyres large amounts of electricity; this means you to keep the running costs of the Tyre pressure should be checked at an increase in the request for power...
  • Page 147 DRIVING STYLE Top speeds CONDITIONS OF USE Fuel consumption increases consid- Starting Cold starting erably as speed increases. For exam- ple, when accelerating from 90 to Do not warm the engine when the Short trips and frequent cold start- 120 Kph, fuel consumption increases vehicle is stationary or at high or low ing will not enable the engine to reach by about +30%.

  • Page 148: The Environment

    CONTROL DEVICES ic exhaust. production of the Ulysse. It is no ac- The correct use of pollution control For emergency starts only use an cident that its pollution control equip- devices not only ensures respect for auxiliary battery.

  • Page 149: Towing A Trailer

    TOWING A TRAILER Do not warm up the engine by let- Do not spray anything ting it idle for a while before moving on the Lambda sensor off unless the outside temperature is and exhaust pipe. IMPORTANT very low and, even in this case, only do so for less than thirty seconds.

  • Page 150: Winter Tyres

    Fiat Dealership will be glad to of- accessories and personal luggage. fer advice on the right type of tyres ac- Do not exceed the speed limits for cording to your needs.

  • Page 151: Snow Chains

    “Q” marking is We recommend using Lineaccessori tyres with a maximum speed rating 160 km/h, 190 Km/h for Fiat snow chains. lower than the speed which can be tyres with “T” marking and reached by the car (plus 5%), place a Check the tautness of the chains af- 210 Km/h for tyres with “H”...

  • Page 152: Storing The Car

    STORING THE CAR – switch off the electronic car alarm; RESTARTING THE CAR AFTER STORAGE – disconnect the terminals (–) from The following precautions should be the battery poles (negative pole first) Before restarting the vehicle after a taken if the car will not be used for and check the battery charge.
  • Page 153 – connect the battery negative (–) gauze bandage, plasters, etc.; terminal after checking the battery charge. – electric torch; – round-nosed scissors; – work gloves; – fire extinguisher. These articles are all available from Lineaccessori Fiat range. F0B0202b fig. 1...

  • Page 154: Jump Starting

    F0B0042b F0B0117b If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, do not keep turning the key but have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership. fig. 1 fig. 2...

  • Page 155: Bump Starting

    CONNECT system displays the relat- damage it beyond repair. to cause sparks. 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-...
  • Page 156 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not lubricate the bolt Never tamper with the threads before fitting inflation valve. Never Observe the instructions on this and them back: they could place tools between the the following pages to use the jack and come loose. rim and the tyre.

  • Page 157: Changing A Wheel

    CHANGING A WHEEL 2) Turn the engine off and pull up the 6) Remove protective cover B and handbrake. use ring C to release the elastic band Please note: D, then extract jack E. 3) Engage first gear or reverse or, for –...
  • Page 158 9) Use handle A-fig. 5 to loosen the 11) Remove the wheel cap A-fig. 6 13) Turn the jack handle to open it spare wheel bolt B. (for versions with steel rims) or the partially and position the jack near the clipped wheel hub cap (for versions wheel to be changed.
  • Page 159 15) Warn other passengers that the 17) The moving parts of the jack 22) Fasten bolts completely, work- vehicle is about to be raised; all per- (screw and joints) may also cause in- ing in a criss-cross fashion as shown in sons should be kept away from the ve- jury if touched.
  • Page 160 You should, where pos- sible, have your bulbs broken, may cause small fragments of glass to be project- changed at a Fiat Dealer- ship. Correct operation of exter- ed outwards. nal light beams are essential for F0B0126b safe driving and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Page 161 F0B0127b GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TYPES OF BULBS fig. 12 – When a light is not working, check Several types of bulbs are installed in that it has not fused before changing the vehicle: the bulb. A - Glass bulbs: clipped into position. –...
  • Page 162 BULBS FIGURE 12 TYPE POWER Front side lights Dipped beam headlights: – halogen bulbs – Xenon lights Main beam headlights Front fog lights Direction indicators: – front PY21W – side WY5W – rear PY21W Taillights and brake lights P21/5W 21W/5W Third brake lights W5WF14 Reversing light...

  • Page 163: If An Exterior Light Burns Out

    IF AN EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER To replace a dipped beam headlight remove the rubber cover 1-fig. 14 by LIGHT BURNS OUT Front headlights include front side turning it anticlockwise. lights, main beam headlights, dipped beam headlights, direction indicators To replace front side lights and main Modifications or repairs and front fog lights fig.
  • Page 164 FRONT SIDE LIGHTS fig. 15 MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 16 To replace a bulb: With halogen bulbs fig. 17 To replace a bulb: – Remove the cover as 2 previously To replace a bulb proceed as follows: described.
  • Page 165 – Take off bulb C and replace it. – Fit the new bulb and connect con- nector B. Xenon bulbs fig. 18 – Refit clip A. We recommend you to have the bulb changed at a Fiat Dealership. F0B0129b fig. 18...
  • Page 166 FRONT DIRECTION FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 20 SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 19 INDICATORS fig. 21-22 To replace a bulb: To replace a bulb: To replace a bulb: – Remove cap 3 as previously de- scribed. – Turn the bulb holder A anticlock- –...
  • Page 167 Be careful when remov- C - reversing light; – Disconnect connector B and re- ing the side direction in- lease the two fasteners C. D - rear fog lights. dicator unit not to dam- – Release wing nut D and remove age the bodywork or the trans- To replace a bulb fig.
  • Page 168 – Take off the bulb holders by turn- – Remove the bulbs by pushing them NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS ing them slightly anticlockwise fig. 26: slightly and turning them anticlockwise fig. 27 as shown in the figure. A - Direction indicator bulb; The number plate lights are next to –...

  • Page 169: If An Interior Light Burns Out

    IF AN INTERIOR THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS – Refit bulb holder C. fig. 28-29 LIGHT BURNS OUT – Refit cap A and check it is well fas- tened. To replace a bulb: – Open the tailgate. FRONT-REAR-CENTRAL CEILING LIGHT fig. 30-31 –...
  • Page 170 – Refit the transparent unit A and COURTESY CEILING LIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT check it is well fastened. fig. 32 LIGHT fig. 33 The replacement procedure is the To replace a bulb: To replace a bulb: same for the three ceiling lights. The –...

  • Page 171: If A Fuse Blows

    IF A FUSE BLOWS PUDDLE LIGHT fig. 34 BOOT LIGHT fig. 35 To replace a bulb: To replace a bulb: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Remove the clipped transparent unit Remove the clipped transparent unit A by levering in the direction shown A by levering in the direction shown The fuse is a protective device for by the arrow.
  • Page 172 FUSE LOCATION fig. 37-38-39 FUSE, MAXI-FUSE o The fuses are contained in three MEGA-FUSE) blows do fuseboxes placed respectively: not repair it, but contact a Fiat Never replace a broken Dealership. – in the glove compartment; to ac- fuse with anything other cess it remove the protective cover A;...
  • Page 173 F0B0148b F0B0149b fig. 37 fig. 38...
  • Page 174 F0B0154b fig. 39...
  • Page 175 FUSEBOX IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 37 Rear 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...
  • Page 176 FUSEBOX NEXT TO THE BATTERY fig. 38 Right electric sliding door Left electric sliding door Hi-fi amplifier – Free – Free – Free – Free Driver’s seat with electric adjustment Passenger’s seat with electric adjustment Third row sunroof Second row sunroof Passenger’s heated seat Driver’s heated seat Children safety electric device...
  • Page 177 FUSEBOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT fig. 39 Reverse 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...
  • Page 178 Electric fan (second speed) MAXI-FUSE ABS, ESP MAXI-FUSE ESP electric fan MAXI-FUSE Main electronic control unit power supply 1 MAXI-FUSE Main electronic control unit power supply 2 MAXI-FUSE Electric fan (first speed) MAXI-FUSE Fiat CODE system MAXI-FUSE Climate control system additional fans...
  • Page 179 5) Reconnect the cables to the bat- performed at a Fiat Dealership. tery terminals. Make sure the polari- ty is correct. RECHARGING THE BATTERY You are advised to recharge the bat- tery slowly for a period of approxi- mately 24 hours at a low amperage.

  • Page 180: Jacking The Car

    JACKING THE CAR An incorrectly posi- WITH A SHOP JACK tioned jack may cause the vehicle to fall. Do not use Front WITH THE JACK the jack to lift loads exceeding Jack up the vehicle only by position- that indicated on the label at- See “If a tyre is punctured”, in this ing the jack arm on the specific plate, tached to the jack itself.

  • Page 181: Towing The Car

    TOWING THE CAR WITH AN ARM HOIST Jack up the vehicle by arranging the ends of the arms in the areas shown A tow hitch is provided with the car – remove cap C clipped on the front in fig. 41: and is placed in the engine compart- fig.
  • Page 182 (N) do not power brakes and power steer- tow the vehicle and contact a Fiat ing. Do not use flexible cables to Dealership. tow. Avoid jerking. Whilst tow-...
  • Page 183 IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS – In pile-ups on the motorway, par- IF ANYONE IS INJURED ticularly when visibility is bad, there is – It is important to keep calm. – Never leave the injured person a high risk of other vehicles running in- alone.
  • Page 184 The first-aid kit and the fire extin- wounds; guisher are included in the Lineacces- – bandages of various sizes; sori Fiat range. – medicated plasters of various sizes; – a plaster tape; – a pack of cotton wool; – a bottle of disinfectant;...

  • Page 185: Scheduled Servicing

    SCHEDULED IMPORTANT The Manufacturer IMPORTANT You are recom- requires the Service Schedule coupons- mended to get in touch with a Fiat SERVICING related checks to be carried out. Fail- Dealership immediately if any small ure to do so could result in the war-...

  • Page 186: Service Schedule

    SERVICE SCHEDULE Thousands of kilometres ● ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger ● ● ● ● ● ● compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, horn) ●...
  • Page 187 Thousand of kilometres ● ● ● ● ● ● Check engine control system operation (through diagnostic socket) ● Top up special particulate filter fluid (2.0 JTD 136 HP and 2.2 JTD version) ● Replace particulate filter (2.0 JTD 136 HP and 2.2 JTD version) Replace timing belt* ●...

  • Page 188: Routine Maintenance

    You are recommended to use FL – windscreen wiper/washer opera- Selenia, products, designed and pro- – brake fluid level; tion and windscreen/rear window duced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see blade position/wear; table “Capacities” in section “Techni- – windscreen washer fluid level; cal specifications”).
  • Page 189 HEAVY-DUTY Should prevailing use of the vehicle – frequently idling engines or long – check cleanness of locks, bonnet be under one of the following special- distance low speed driving (e.g. door- and boot and lever cleanness and lu- ly heavy conditions: to-door deliveries) or in case of a long brication;...
  • Page 190 CHECKING FLUID Important. If the bonnet Be careful not to mix up support rod is not posi- the various types of fluids LEVELS tioned correctly the bon- when you are topping up: net may fall violently. they are all mutually incompati- IMPORTANT Open the engine ble and could damage the vehicle.
  • Page 191 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. F0B0442b fig. 1 - Versions 2.0 JTD 120 HP - 136 HP...
  • Page 192 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. F0B0600b fig. 2 - Versions 2.2 JTD...
  • Page 193 ENGINE OIL fig. 3-4 If the engine is hot, be Do not add oil with dif- very careful when you put ferent specifications from Check engine oil with the car on lev- your hands under the the oil already in the en- el ground and while the engine is still bonnet as you risk burning your- gine.
  • Page 194 IMPORTANT If the oil results to needs to run in, therefore the engine seen to at a Fiat Dealership for be over the MAX line, go to a Fiat the oil and filter change. It is suit- oil consumption can only be consid-...
  • Page 195 ENGINE COOLANT fig. 5-6 Check coolant level when the engine If the level is low, loosen the header is cold. The level should be included tank cap A and slowly pour a mixture between the MIN and MAX refer- of the fluid specified in the ”Lubricant ence line on the reservoir.
  • Page 196 PARAFLU 11 (blue) or with other fluids. Should this take place, do not start the en- gine and contact Fiat Dealership. F0B0445b F0B0603b fig. 7 - Versions 2.0 JTD 120 HP - 136 HP fig. 8 - Versions 2.2 JTD...
  • Page 197 Do not travel with the Do not start the wind- When topping up (where necessary) windscreen washer reser- screen washer when the make sure that the oil has the same voir empty. The wind- fluid is finished to prevent specifications as the oil in the system. screen washer is fundamental for damaging the pump engine.
  • Page 198 If it does, wash it off Fiat Dealership. The symbol π on the immediately with water. container indicates syn- thetic brake fluid distin- guishing it from mineral fluid.

  • Page 199: Air Cleaner

    Service Schedule. The filter replacement procedure is just for in- formation. Go to a Fiat Dealership to carry it out in the F0B0166b correct way. The cleaner can be dam-...

  • Page 200: Pollen Filter

    IMPORTANT If the pollen filter is Have the pollen filter checked at a cap B; not replaced the climate control sys- Fiat Dealership, preferably at the tem efficiency may be reduced. – extract the inside filter and replace beginning of spring/summer.

  • Page 201: Diesel Fuel Filter

    – loosen knob A in the filter lower fig. 12 should have the operation car- part; ried out by a Fiat Dealership – tighten A up again when diesel which is properly equipped for The presence of water in the fuel...
  • Page 202 You are advised to have the floor in front of the passenger’s el, if needed, in accordance with the the battery changed at a Fiat seat, is of the “Limited Maintenance” Service Schedule contained in this Dealership, which is properly type.
  • Page 203 If after buy- vent freezing. ing the car, you want to install other accessories, contact a Fiat Dealership whose qualified per- sonnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable devices, will evaluate whether the car’s elec-...
  • Page 204 OF YOUR BATTERY sulphation leading to a reduction in tact a Fiat Dealership, whose qual- To preserve the battery charge and cranking power and a higher risk of ified personnel, in addition to sug-...

  • Page 205: Control Units

    ELECTRONIC These devices will, in fact, run off the Furthermore, remember that high in- battery even when the key is not in- take electric devices (such as baby bot- CONTROL UNITS serted (car parked) and can deploy the tle warmers, vacuum cleaners, cellular battery.

  • Page 206: Wheels And Tyres

    WHEELS AND TYRES – do not check polarity through Tyre pressure must be sparking. correct to ensure good road holding. – disconnect the electronic units if TYRE PRESSURE you are electrically welding the car Check the pressure of each tyre, in- body.
  • Page 207 1.6 mm. In any a Fiat Dealership. about. case, comply with the laws in the The vehicle fits Tubeless tyres. Un- Avoid overloading your car: this can country where the car is being driven.

  • Page 208: Rubber Tubing

    RUBBER TUBING WINDSCREEN/ To ensure the front and rear tyres all wear evenly, you are advised to change REAR WINDOW the tyres every 10-15 thousand kilo- Follow the Service Schedule to the WIPERS metres keeping them on the same side letter as concerns braking, power of the car so as not to reverse the di- steering and fuel line rubber tubing.
  • Page 209 Some simple steps can reduce po- Changing the windscreen wiper – refit a new blade, inserting it on the tential damage to the blades: arm and pushing it upwards, until tab blade fig. 14-15 D clicks; – if the temperature falls to below Proceed as follows: zero, make sure the rubber blade is –...

  • Page 210: Headlight Washers

    HEADLIGHT Changing the rear window SPRAY NOZZLES wiper blade fig. 16 WASHERS If there is no jet of liquid, first make sure that there is liquid in the reser- Proceed as follows: fig. 17 voir (see “Checking fluid levels” in this –...
  • Page 211 For your Ulysse, Fiat has used lead- touch up as necessary to prevent rust the parts. ing-edge technological solutions to ef- from forming.
  • Page 212 Only use genuine products when To wash the vehicle properly: Outside plastic parts must be cleaned touching up the paintwork (see the following the usual car washing pro- 1) wash the body using a low pres- “Technical specifications” chapter). cedure. sure jet of water;...
  • Page 213 Windows Detergents pollute wa- INTERIORS ter. The vehicle must Use specific window cleaners to From time to time check that water therefore be washed in an clean the windows. Use very clean has not collected under the mats area equipped for the collection cloths to avoid scratching the glass or (from dripping shoes, umbrellas, etc.) and purification of the liquids...
  • Page 214 CLEANING SEATS STEERING WHEEL/GEAR PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE AND FABRICS LEVER KNOB WITH THE CAR GENUINE LEATHER Remove dust with a soft brush and Use special products designed not to COVERING vacuum cleaner. alter the appearance of the compo- nents. These components shall only be Brush the seats with a damp sponge cleaned with water and neutral soap.

  • Page 215: Vehicle Identification

    F0B0456b VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA You are recommended to write down the vehicle identification data. They are printed on the related plates. Their position is shown in fig. 1: 1 - model plate; 2 - chassis marking; 3 - paint identification plate; 4 - engine marking.
  • Page 216 F0B0183b MODEL PLATE fig. 2 G - Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle; The plate 1 is applied to the front right-hand door frames. The following H - Vehicle type identification code; identification data is provided: I - Smoke opacity index; A - Manufacturer’s name;...
  • Page 217 F0B0264b CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3 BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE This 2 is printed on the windscreen fig. 4-5 base, in central position. The bodywork paint code is shown on plate 3 located on the front left door in point H. F0B0182b F0B0184b fig.
  • Page 218 The colour coding is illustrated in the following table: Code Fiat Paint colour Code AMBIENT WHITE P0WP CLASSIC BLUE P04P Code Fiat Metal-based colours Code FUSION GREY M0ZR BIG BEAT GREY M0YJ ACOUSTIC BLUE M02M POP AZURE M04F STREETPUNK GREY...
  • Page 219 ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS Engine code Bodywork code 6/7 seats 5/8 seats 2.0 JTD 120 HP 179AXH1B1A 179BXH1B1A 2.0 JTD 136 HP 179AXL1B1A 179BXL1B1A 2.2 JTD 170 HP 179AXM1B 179BXM1B 2.2 JTD 170 HP Automatic gearbox 179AXP11 179BXP11 2.2 JTD 163 HP (*) 179AXN1B 179BXN1B 2.2 JTD 163 HP Automatic gearbox (*)
  • Page 220 ENGINE 2.0 JTD 120 HP 2.0 JTD 136 HP 2.2 JTD 170 HP 2.2 JTD 170 HP a.g. 2.2 JTD 163 HP (*) 2.2 JTD 163 HP a.g. (*) Engine code 4HP/4HR (*) Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Cycle Diesel 85 x 88 85 x 88 85 x 96 85 x 96...
  • Page 221 TRANSMISSION FUEL SUPPLY Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system MULTIJET Common Rail direct in- that are not carried out jection with overboost and intercool- CLUTCH properly or do not take the sys- tem’s technical specifications in- Hydraulically controlled. to account can cause malfunc- tions leading to the risk of fire.
  • Page 222 BRAKES SUSPENSIONS – ABS with EBD; – HBA SERVICE AND EMERGENCY FRONT – TC + ASR BRAKES Independent wheel, McPherson sus- – MSR pension with: Front and rear disc brakes with two – ESP. operating cylinders for each wheel and –...
  • Page 223 STEERING WHEELS IMPORTANT In the event of dis- crepancies between the information provided in this Owner Handbook and Energy-absorbing jointed steering RIMS AND TYRES the Log Book, consider the specifica- wheel. tions shown in the Log Book only. Steel or alloy rims on request. Jointed steering column with angle To ensure safety of the car in move- and longitudinal adjustment system.
  • Page 224 Rear wheel toe-in measured from UNDERSTANDING TYRE Load rating rim to rim with vehicle empty: MARKING 60 = 250 kg 85 = 515 kg – toe-in: 5 mm ±1. 61 = 257 kg 86 = 530 kg 62 = 265 kg 87 = 545 kg WINTER TYRES 63 = 272 kg...
  • Page 225 Maximum speed index UNDERSTANDING RIM 15 = rim nominal diameter in inches (corresponds to diameter of the tyre MARKINGS Q = up to 160 km/h to be mounted) 3-fig. 6; The following are the necessary in- R = up to 170 km/h H2 = “hump”...
  • Page 226 F0B0264b 2.0 JTD - 2.2 JTD Rims (*) 6.5J x 15” 7J x 16” Tyres 215/65 R15 215/60 R16 standard size with steel rim Spare wheel (*) Steel or alloy on request. COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Add +0.3 bars to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. In any case, check the correct value again when the tyres are cold.
  • Page 227 F0B0457b DIMENSIONS The sizes are in mm and refer to the car fitted with standard tyres. Luggage compartment volume with unladen vehicle (V.D.A. rules): 2948 dm fig. 8...
  • Page 228 PERFORMANCE 2.0 JTD 2.2 JTD 2.2 JTD 2.0 JTD 120 HP 170 HP 170 HP a.g. 136 HP Max speed (*) km/h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h sec. 12.9 10.0 11.7 11.4 Kilometre with standing start sec. 34.3 31.4 32.3 33.0 (*) Acceptable after the first period of use.
  • Page 229 WEIGHTS 2.0 JTD 120 HP 2.0 JTD 136 HP 2.2 JTD 170 HP 2.2 JTD 170 HP a.g. 5/7/8 5/7/8 5/7/8 5/7/8 (kg) seats seats seats seats seats seats seats seats Weight empty (including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional) 1846÷1949 1811÷1976...
  • Page 230 CAPACITIES 2.2 JTD Recommended fluids 2.0 JTD 2.0 JTD 2.2 JTD 170 HP a.g. and lubricants 120 HP 136 HP 170 HP Recommended products litres litres litres litres Fuel tank: Diesel for motor vehicles – including a reserve of: (EN590 specifications) Engine cooling system: Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU UP (red) at 50%...

  • Page 231: Fluids And Lubricants

    Fiat Service Network. Use of products with characteristics that are lower than ACEA B4 - SAE 5W-40 for Diesel engines, may damage the engine not under warranty.
  • Page 232 Synthetic lubricant with SAE 75W-80 grading TUTELA CAR Exceeds API GL-4 specifications EXPERYA Transmissions and Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ2. Contractual Technical differentials mechanical Reference N° F178.B06 Lubricants and greases for the Lubricant for automatic transmissions TUTELA GI/E...
  • Page 233 FUEL – an extra-urban cycle consisting IMPORTANT Road and traffic in frequent acceleration, in alla gears, conditions, weather, general con- CONSUMPTION simulating normal conditions from 0 to ditions of the vehicle, driving 120 km/h; style, fittings and accessories, use The fuel consumption values shown of the climate control system, –...
  • Page 234 EMISSIONS IN EXHAUST The CO emissions shown in the following table refer to the combined consumption as per Directive 1999/100/CE (g/km): 2.0 JTD 2.0 JTD 2.2 JTD 2.2 JTD 170 HP 170 HP a.g. 120 HP 136 HP...
  • Page 235 DASHBOARD fig. 1 fig. 1...
  • Page 236 1. Side vents 14. ASR system on/off. 2. Passenger air bag 15. Headlight beam adjuster (Xeno light versions excluded) 3. Sound system/Infotelematic Connect system (where 16. Sound system controls on steering wheel fitted) 17. Ignition switch 4. Sound system/Infotelematic Connect system display 18.
  • Page 237 INSTRUMENTS A - Odometer display: speedometer, miles counter, maintenance indicator, engine oil level gauge (where fitted) and, for versions with automatic gear, engaged gear indicator B - Warning lights C - Trip miles counter reset button D - Button for instrument panel brightness adjustment F0B0412b fig.
  • Page 238 A - Rev counter B - Speedometer C - Fuel gauge with reserve tank warning light D - Coolant temperature gauge with warning light showing when the tem- perature is too high F0B0056b fig. 6...
  • Page 239 A - Infotelematic Connect system display B - Speedometer C - Fuel gauge with reserve tank warning light D - Coolant temperature gauge with warning light showing when the tem- perature is too high E - Rev counter F0B0058b fig. 6...
  • Page 240 REV COUNTER ENGINE COOLANT FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE If the needle is in the red zone, it This gauge indicates the litres of fu- shows your vehicle is overrevving. el present in the tank. Under normal conditions, the needle of the temperature gauge should hov- When warning light K comes on, it This is only acceptable for a few mo- er around the middle of the scale.
  • Page 241 Automatic electronic transmission - passenger/luggage separating BS system......... 116 display .......... net..........112 - electronic braking force Automatic headlight sensor - tailgate emergency opening . 110 distributor EBD ...... 118 (daylight sensor) Bonnet ........... 112 Accessories purchased - control ........Bottle/glass/can holder....
  • Page 242 CO 2 emissions in exhaust ..233 Central glass/can holder ..... CODE card BD (Electronic braking Chassis marking ......216 (Fiat CODE system) ....force distributor) ...... 118 Cheap running that respects Compartments under front Elastic bands ........100 the environment ....... 145 seats ..........
  • Page 243 - switching the alarm Engine coolant level ....194 - side airbags system off........(side bag -window bag) ..127 Engine coolant temperature Front ceiling light ......102 - when the alarm is triggered.. gauge ..........- bulb replacement ....168 Electronic automatic Engine oil transmission .......
  • Page 244 Fuel filler cap ......... 134 Headlamps - with an arm hoist Fuel gauge........- automatic switching on..or a shop jack....179-180 Fuel supply/ignition - headlamp beam - with the jack ......179 - technical specifications ..220 positioning ........115 Fuses (replacement) ....
  • Page 245 - trip kilometre counter... - armrests ........ain beam headlights - dismantling........ - bulb replacement ....163 aint - head restraints ......- control ........- maintenance ......210 - interior settings ....31-32 - flashing ........Paint identification plate ..... 216 - third row bench seat....

  • Page 246: Table Of Contents

    - ignition switch ......The signs to help you drive afe driving ......... 139 correctly ........- jump starting ......153 - before getting behind the Tilting loading shelf ...... - stopping the engine ....138 wheel ........140 Toggles .......... 100 - warming up the engine ..
  • Page 247 T.P.M.S. System ......122 - type..........225 - understanding rim marking... 223 Windows bag ........ 127 pper retractable compartments ......Windows Useful accessories ....... 152 - cleaning........212 Windscreen blades anity mirrors ......103 - replacement ....88-208 Vanity mirror lights...... 103 Windscreen/rear window/ headlight washer fluid level..
  • Page 248 To have your end-of-life vehicle collected at no additional cost, simply contact one of our dealers or one of the collection and demolition centres authorised by Fiat. These centres have been carefully selected with a view to guaranteeing a good quality service for the collection, processing and recycling of discarded vehicles while protecting the Environment.

  • Page 253: Engine Oil Change

    Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 specifications) only. Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Customer Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia) Print no. 603.81.363 - 03/2009 - 2 edition...

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