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Dear 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 Ulysses features and use it in the best possi-

ble way.You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of the vehicle to help you derive themaximum from your Ulysses technological features. You will also find very valuable tips for your own safety, thecars weelbeing and about how to protect the environment.

The Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers its Customers: the Warranty Certificate, with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.

Best regards and good motoring!

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This Owner Handbook describes all the Fiat Ulysse versions. As a consequence, you should consideronly the information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.


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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 warrantydue to the damage caused.

ENGINE START-UP

JTD engines: make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedaldown to the floor without touching the accelerator; then turn the ignition key to M and wait for the instru-

ment panel warning lightm

to go out, then turn the ignition key to D and release it as soon as the enginestarts.

JTD enegines with automatic gearbox: make sure the handbrake is pulled up and the gear lever is in Por N; then turn the ignition key to M and wait for the instrument panel warning lightmto go out, then turnthe key to D, without touching the accelerator and release it as soon as the engine starts.

PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL

When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not parkthe vehicle over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.

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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, 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 cars electric sys-tem can support the required load.

CODE CARD

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written on

the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safetyfeatures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS

information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte-nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (environmental protection) (the carswellbeing).

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

A system for continuosly monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-tion is fitted in your car.U


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WELCOME ABOARD Fiat Ulysse

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Fiat Ulysse is a compact saloon with an original bodyline, designed to offer great driving satisfaction, ensure safe-ty and be as friendly as possible to the environment.

Everything, from its new engines to its safety devices, from its improved comfort for driver and passengers alike

to its practical solutions, contributes to make you appreciate your Fiat Ulysses personality.

And you will realise it later when you discover that its driving style and performance goes hand in hand withnew manufacturing processes that help cut running costs.

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.


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THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY

The signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the handbook where, more thananywhere 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 inthe different areas:

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Personal safety.Important. Total or partial failure tofollow these instructions can place dri-ver, passengers or others in seriousdanger.

Environmental protection.This shows you the correct proce-dures to follow to ensure the vehiclewill not harm the environment.

The cars wellbeing.Important. Total or partial failure tofollow these instructions will result inthe risk of serious damage to the carand may invalidate the warranty aswell.


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Diesel vehicle

Use diesel fuel only.

Expansion tank

Use only fluid of the typespecified in section Ca-

pacities.

DIESEL

OBLIGATION SYMBOLS

Battery

Protect your eyes.

BatteryJack

See the Owner hand-book.


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DASHBOARD fig. 1

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1. Side vents

2. Left-hand stalk: headlight control

3. Horn

4. Instrument panel: odometer display and warning lights

5. Right-hand stalk, windscreen washer, rear window

washer and trip computer6. Gear lever

7. Central vents

8. Revolution counter

9. Speedometer

10. Fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and enginecoolant temperature gauge with warning light showing

when the temperature is too high11. Sound system/Infotelematic Connect system display

(for versions/markets, where provided)

12. Sound system/Infotelematic Connect system (for ver-sions/markets, where provided)

13. Passenger air bag

14. Glove compartment

15. Climate system automatic controls

16. Hazard lights

17. Cigar lighter

18. Glove compartment/Infotelematic Connect system re-

mote controls (for versions/markets, where provided)19. Console

20. Ashtray and glove compartment

21. Ignition switch

22. Sound system controls on steering wheel

23. Document compartment

24. Driver air bag25. Cruise control control lever

26. Headlight beam adjuster (Xeno light versions excluded)

27. ASR system on/off.


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THE FIAT CODESYSTEM

To further protect your vehicle fromattempted theft, it has been fitted withan electronic engine immobiliser sys-

tem (called Fiat CODE) which is au-tomatically activated when the ignitionkey is removed. Each ignition key, infact, contains an electronic device,which modulates a radio-frequencysignal emitted by a special aerial, builtinto the ignition switch, during ignition.The modulated signal is a passwordwith which the control unit recognis-es the key. Engine ignition is enabled

only if the key is recognised by the sys-tem.

THE KEYS fig. 2

The following keys are supplied withthe car:

two keys A if the car is fitted withremote central door locking systemand electronic alarm.

two keys B if the car is fitted withremote central door locking system,electronic alarm and powered sidesliding doors.

The keys shall be used to:

ignition switch;

lock/unlock the driver and passen-ger door

operate remote door locking/un-

locking operate the alarm system (for ver-sions/markets, where provided)

deactivate the passenger side airbag

lock/unlock the fuel filler cap

lock/unlock the glove compart-ment.


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The key fig. 3, is fitted with 2 but-tons:

A - to activate the central lockingsystem, the alarm and the localisationfunction;

B - to activate the central unlocking

system and deactivate the alarm.

By pressing button A the so-calledlocalisation function is turned on: allthe passenger compartment lights anddirection indicators are switched onfor a couple of seconds. Such functionis recognised by the system up to adistance of around 30 meters from the

vehicle.The key is also fitted with a metal in-

sert D which can be pushed inside thekey grip by pressing button C.

Press button C again to let it comeout from the key grip.

When pressing the but-ton C, take care to pre-vent the metal insert

from causing harm or damagewhen it comes out. The button Cshould only be pressed when thekey is away from the body, in par-

ticular from the eyes and fromobjects that can be spoilt (e.g.clothes). Make sure the key cannever be touched by others, es-pecially children, who may inad-vertently press button C.

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A CODE card fig. 5 is provided withthe keys. This CODE card bears theelectronic code used by the FiatDealerships whenever the vehiclecannot be started.

The key fig. 4 is fitted with 4 but-tons:

A - to activate the central lockingsystem, the alarm and the localisationfunction;

B - to activate the central unlocking

system and deactivate the alarm;C - to lock/unlock the right-hand

side sliding door;

D - to lock/unlock the left-hand sidesliding door.

By pressing button A the so-calledlocalisation function is turned on: allthe passenger compartment lights and

direction indicators are switched onfor a couple of seconds. Such functionis recognised by the system up to adistance of around 30 meters from thevehicle.

The key is also fitted with a metal in-sert F which can be pushed inside thekey grip by pressing button E.

The remote control inside the keyworks on radio-frequency.

IMPORTANT In order to ensureperfect efficiency of the electronic de-vices contained inside the keys, theyshould never be exposed to directsunlight.

When pressing the but-ton E, take care to pre-

vent the metal insertfrom causing harm or damagewhen it comes out. The buttonE should only be pressed whenthe key is away from the body, inparticular from the eyes andfrom objects that can be spoilt(e.g. clothes). Make sure the keycan never be touched by others,

especially children, who may in-advertently press button E.

The electronic compo-nents inside the key mayget damaged if the key is

submitted to sharp knocks.

fig. 4

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Press button E again to let it comeout from the key grip.


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REPLACING THE KEYBATTERIES fig. 6-7

If the doors do not lock and the di-rection indicators do not come onwhen the button on the remote con-trol is pressed, replace the batterieswith others of the same time:

open the metal insert;

open the plastic casing A by forc-ing recess B;

remove the printed circuit C withthe battery;

extract the battery D and replaceit respecting the polarity;

refit the printed circuit C with thebattery facing inwards;

close the plastic casing A.

Since the electronic alarm absorbselectricity, if you will not be using thevehicle for more than a month, youare advised to switch the system offwith the remote control. This will pre-vent the battery from going flat.

All the keys and theCODE card must behanded over to the new

owner when selling the car.

fig. 5

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This code is masked by a specialpaint, which should be removed whenthe CODE card is used. The CODEcard should therefore be kept in a safeplace and not in the vehicle.

Used batteries pollutethe environment. Disposeof them in the special

containers as specified by currentlegislation or take them to yournearest Fiat Dealership, whichwill deal with their disposal. Do

not expose them to naked flamesand high temperatures. Keep outof childrens reach.

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DUPLICATE KEYS

Go directly to your Fiat Dealer-ship, taking all the keys in your pos-session and the CODE card with you.

The codes of any keys that are notavailable when the new storage pro-

cedure is carried out will be deletedfrom the memory to prevent any lostor stolen keys being used to start theengine.

All the keys and the CODE cardmust be handed over to the new own-er when selling the car.

OPERATION

When the ignition switch is turnedto S the Fiat CODE system deacti-vates the engine control unit functions.

After the engine is started by turningthe key to M, the Fiat CODE system

control unit sends the code for thefunction lock deactivation to the en-gine control unit. The crypted andvarying code is sent only if the systemcontrol unit has recognised the codesent by the electronic device con-tained in each ignition key, through thesignal emitted by a special aerial builtinto the ignition switch.

If the code is not recognised, you arerecommended to turn the key to Sand then again to M; if the lock cannotbe deactivated, repeat the operationwith the other key provided with thevehicle.

If you are still not able to start theengine contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT Each key suppliedwith the vehicle has its own codewhich is different from all the othersand which must be stored in the mem-ory of the system control unit. Con-tact a Fiat Dealership for the newkey storage procedure, taking withyou the CODE card, a personal iden-tity document and the vehicle owner-ship documents.

The codes of any keysthat are not availablewhen the new storage

procedure is carried out will bedeleted from the memory whenall the keys are stored again, inorder to prevent any mislaid keysbeing used to start the vehicle.


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ELECTRONICALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)

The vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic alarm with perimeter (external)

protection and volumetric (internal)protection. To switch on the alarm,press the button A-fig. 8 on the re-mote control.

This will be accompanied by the di-rection indicator flashing and then thered led on the dashboard A-fig. 9flashing.

Door locking by turning the keydoes not activate the alarm.

When the alarm is triggered

The siren comes on, the direction in-dicators and the headlights flash forabout 30 seconds when:

- the doors, bonnet, boot or sun-roof (for versions/markets, where

provided) are opened; a variation in the volume inside thevehicle is experienced (do not leave thewindows open or animals inside the ve-hicle when the alarm is switched on);

if an attempt is made to neutralisethe alarm system without the remotecontrol.

Switching the alarm system off

To switch the alarm system off, pressbutton B-fig. 8 on the remote con-trol.

The direction indicators will flashrapidly for about 2 seconds.

If the alarm system has triggered, ledA-fig. 9 will flash rapidly.

fig. 8

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Switching the volumetricprotection off

Before turning on the alarm system,press button A-fig. 10, which can bereached when the door is open, andred led A-fig. 9, placed on the instru-ment panel, will light up.

In this case only the perimeter pro-tection (external) system will be ac-tive.

Press the button A-fig. 9 again to re-turn to the normal external and in-ternal protection mode.

Deactivation withoutthe remote control

Proceed as follows:

open the door with the key (thesiren will come on);

within 10 seconds, from when thesiren sounds, turn the ignition key toM and then press button A-fig. 10.The siren will be switched off.

If it is necessary to repeat the oper-ation, wait for the siren to come on.

PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM

When your new vehicle is handed

over to you the electronic alarm willhave already been programmed byyour Fiat Dealership. Any subse-quent programming should also becarried out by a Fiat Dealership.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALREMOTE CONTROLS

If you ever need a new remote con-trol, go to your nearest Fiat Deal-ership, taking with you all the vehi-cle keys in your possession, the CODEcard, a personal identity document andthe vehicle ownership documents.

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IGNITION SWITCHfig. 11

The key can turn through 4 differentpositions:

S - engine off, key can be removed

and the steering column is locked;M - drive position;

D - starting the engine.

When you get out of thevehicle, always removethe ignition key. This will

prevent anyone from accidental-ly working controls. Rememberto apply the handbrake and, if thevehicle is pointing uphill, first

gear. Put the vehicle into reverseif it is pointing downhill. Neverleave children in the vehicle bythemselves.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

To engage the lock: when the ig-nition switch is in position S, removethe ignition key and turn the steering

wheel until it locks.To release the lock: move the

steering wheel slightly as you turn theignition key to M.

Never remove the igni-

tion key while the vehicleis moving. The steering

wheel would automatically lockas soon as you tried to turn it.This always applies, even whenthe vehicle is being towed.

fig. 11

F0B0406b

If the ignition switch has

been tampered with (e.g.someone has tried to

steal your vehicle), get a FiatDealership to check it over be-fore you start driving again.

It is absolutely forbiddento carry out whatever af-ter-market operation in-

volving steering system or steer-ing column modifications (e.g.: in-stallation of anti-theft Device)that could badly affect perfor-

mance and safety, cause the lapseof warranty and also result innon-compliance of the car withhomologation requirements.


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DOORS 10 km/h is reached, the doors and thetailgate are automatically locked.When the key is turned to M, the ac-tivation of this function is signalled bya sound (beep). Press and keep but-ton A-fig.12 pressed for more than3 seconds to deactivate the above

mentioned function.

SECOND ROW CONTROLELECTRIC DEACTIVATIONfig. 13

Next to the electric window lock-ing/unlocking controls on the driversside, there is button A which preventsrear row controls from being used and

therefore windows, sunroof (for ver-sions/markets, where provided) andside sliding doors from being openedby the passengers in the second row.

FRONT DOORS

Opening/closing by hand fromthe outside fig. 14

Opening: turn the key to position1 and pull the door handle in the di-rection of the arrow.

Closing: close the door and turn thekey to position 2.

IMPORTANT Insert the key right

into the lock before turning it.

fig. 12

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fig. 13

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fig. 14

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Always use these lockswhen transporting chil-dren.Before opening a door

make sure that the oper-ation can be performed in

safety conditions.

A buzzer will sound to inform thedriver that the outside lights are onwhen a door is opened and the igni-tion key is removed. Switch off thelights, close the door or start the en-gine to stop the buzzer. The vehicleis fitted with button A-fig. 12, placednext to the front ceiling lamp, to

lock/unlock the doors from the inside.The vehicle is delivered to the cus-

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Front door manual opening/closing from inside fig. 15

Opening: pull lever A.

Closing: close the door and pressbutton A-fig. 13.

REAR SLIDING DOORS

Manual opening from outsidefig. 16

Pull the handle A in the direction ofthe arrow. The side sliding doors havea stopper that stops the door at amaximum opening.

Manual closing from outsidefig. 17

Press the button inside A even whenthe door is open and close the door.

Manual opening/closing of reardoors from the inside fig. 17

Rear doors can beopened only if the childsafety device is released.

Opening: make sure that the childsafety device is released, then push thelever B in the direction indicated bythe arrow.

Closing: press the sill button A,even before closing the door.

An automatic stop device stops theleft side sliding door being opened

when the fuel filler flap is open.

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Door lock/unlock with theremote control from outsidefig. 18(for versions/markets, where provided)

Right door: operate the key buttonA with the remote control.

Left door: operate the key buttonB with the remote control.

Electric lock/unlock from insidefig. 19-20(for versions/markets, where provided)

From the first row:

press button A to open the leftsliding door, so the latch will unlock

and the door will open; press again button A to close theleft sliding door, but the latch will notlock. To do it, press button C;

press button B to open the rightsliding door, so the latch will unlockand the door will open;

press again button B to close the

right sliding door, but the latch will notlock. To do it, press button C.

From the second row:

to lock/unlock press button D con-nected to each sliding door.

Both doors are fitted with a safetyanticrushing device working as follows:

during opening: when an obsta-cle is detected the door stops auto-matically;

during closing: when an obsta-cle is detected the door stops and au-tomatically reverse its operation, thusgoing back to a fully open position. Inthis case, press one of the buttons onthe remote control, the front ceilinglamp or the door panel to restore thedoor operation.

Both stages are accompanied bybuzzer sound

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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKINGSYSTEM

From the outside

With the doors closed: insert andturn the key in the lock of one of thefront doors.

From the inside

With the doors closed: press buttonC-fig. 19 placed next to the front ceil-ing lamp.

Pressing or lifting one of the rear sillbuttons only locks or unlocks the par-ticular door involved.

IMPORTANT If one of the doorsis not shut properly or there is a fail-ure in the system, the central lockingfeature will not work and the direc-tion indicators will not flash; aftersome attempts, the device stopsworking for around 20 seconds. Inthese 20 seconds, the door can belocked or unlocked manually withoutthe electrical system coming into play.

After the 20-second period, the con-trol unit is ready to receive commandsonce more.

If the reason for the malfunction hasbeen removed, the device will start towork properly again. If not, it will cutout once more.

Door open alarm

If, with engine running, one of thedoors is not shut properly, the multi-function display will show a dedicat-ed message and the buzzer will sound.

SUPER DOOR LOCK(for versions/markets, where provided)

To engage the super door lock usingthe remote control, press button A-fig. 8 once and then press it againwithin 5 seconds. After the first clickthey will click again to signal that theyhave been engaged.

To activate the super door lock withthe key, place it in the lock and holdit in the locking position for a few sec-onds until you hear the second clickindicating that the doors have beenlocked.

This operation is necessary if you donot wish to engage the electronicalarm.

When the super doorlock has been activated itis impossible to open the

doors even from the inside; forthis reason do not use the superdoor lock when there are pas-sengers in the vehicle.

The super door lock is deactivatedwhen the doors are unlocked with akey or remote control by pressing the

pushbutton B-fig. 8.

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK

There can be 2 types of Childrensafety: electric safety or mechanicalsafety.

ELECTRICAL LOCK fig. 21

Next to the electric window lock-ing/unlocking controls on the driversside, there is button A which preventsrear row controls from being used andtherefore windows, sunroof (for ver-sions/markets, where provided) andside sliding doors from being openedby the passengers in the second row.

Any adjustments shouldbe made when the vehicleis stationary.

Always use these lockswhen transporting chil-

dren.

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MECHANICAL LOCK fig. 22

They are designed to prevent the

rear sliding doors being opened fromthe inside:

position 1 - lock off (the door canbe opened from the inside);

position 2 - lock set (door locked).

The lock remains in the set positioneven when the doors are unlockedelectrically.

After activating the safe-ty lock on both slidingdoors, operate the inside

lever to check the lock is really on.

Always use these lockswhen transporting chil-dren.

IMPORTANT These device worksonly for the relative door.

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Once you have releasedthe lever, check that theseat is firmly locked in the

runners by trying to move it backand forth. Failure to lock the seat

in place could result in the seatmoving suddenly and the driverlosing control of the car.

TO ADJUST THE RECLININGSEAT BACK fig. 24

Pull out the lever A to its full extentand move it up or down to get the re-quired position, then release it.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT(DRIVERS SEAT) fig. 24

To lift the seat, pull out the lever Bto its full extent and move it up ordown to get the required position. Tolower the seat, pull down the lever Band move it up or down to get the re-quired position.

IMPORTANT The adjustment canonly be made sitting in the drivingseat. Do not remove the seats or car-ry out maintenance and/or repairs onthem: any operations that are not car-ried out properly may affect the safe-ty devices; always take your vehicle to

a Fiat Dealership.

LUMBAR ADJUSTMENTfig. 25(for versions/markets, where provided)

That provides better support for theback. Turn knob A to make the ad-justment.

FRONT SEATS

MOVING THE SEATBACKWARDSOR FORWARDS fig. 23

Lift lever A and push the seat back-

wards or forwards.

fig. 23

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ELECTRICALLYADJUSTABLE HEATEDFRONT SEATS fig. 26-27(for versions/markets, where provided)

Adjustments can be made when thekey is at M, and for about 1 minute af-ter turning the key to S.

A - button for moving the seat back-wards and forwards;

B - button for adjusting the angle ofthe seat back;

C - seat heating on/off switch withthe engine running. The seat heatingcan be adjusted according to 4 differ-ent levels: 0 (off), 1 (minimum heat-ing), 2 (medium heating), 3 (maximumheating);

D - Controls for the drivers seat po-sition storing.

STORING PROCEDURE FORDRIVERS SEAT fig. 27(for versions/markets, where provided)

The system makes it possible tostore 2 different driver's seat positionsconnected to buttons 1 and 2.

Proceed as follows to store the ad-justments available with button 1 and2 and the ignition key at M:

put the seat in the required posi-tion;

press button M and then, within 4seconds, press button 1 to store theadjustment in memory 1 or button2 to store the adjustment in memo-ry 2.

A sound signal accompanies suc-cessful storing.

Recalling a stored position

When the engine is off: briefly pressbutton 1 or 2.

IMPORTANT After 5 unsuccess-ful recalls, the system locks the rela-tive control which will be restored

when the engine is started.When the engine is on: press andkeep button 1 or 2 pressed until thestored position is reached.

fig. 26

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FRONT SWIVEL SEATSfig. 28-29-30(for versions/markets, where provided)

The front seats (driver and passen-ger) can be turned through 180 tocreate a front parlour effect.

To do this from outside the vehicle,proceed as follows:

put the seat back in vertical posi-tion;

take the seat almost completelyforwards;

drivers seat: lift the seat up to thehighest position and adjust the steer-ing wheel completely forwards. Theseats cannot be turned 180 if thehandbrake lever is up. In this case, pullbutton B outwards and lower thelever. The brakes of the vehicle are still

on in this position; lift the release lever A and, at thesame time, turn the seat 180 inwardsuntil the parlour effect is reached;the system makes it possible to re-leased lever A during the seat rota-tion.

Reverse the above mentioned pro-cedure to put the seat back in driving

position.

Before starting off again,make sure that the seatsare facing the front of the

vehicle and are properly fastenedto their anchorage points. Theseat belts can only be used effec-tively in this position.

fig. 29 - Electric control versions

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fig. 28 - Mechanic control versions

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REAR SEATS When the tailgate is open, operatehandle B of the third row seats asabove mentioned and the luggagecompartment will be widened.

TO ADJUST THE RECLININGSEAT BACK fig. 33

The adjustment can only be made sit-ting in the seat. Pull out lever C andadjust the seat back in the requiredposition, then release the lever.

TABLE POSITION

To use the side seat back as a sup-porting plane (table position), oper-ate release lever C-fig. 33 and guidethe seat to the cushion.

To use the central seat back as asupporting plane, operate releaselever A-fig. 34 and guide the seat to

the cushion.

fig. 31

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fig. 32

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fig. 33

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All seat adjustmentsmust be made when thevehicle is stationary.

MOVING THE SEATBACKWARDSOR FORWARDS fig. 31-32

To adjust the rear seats (second-third row), lift lever A and move theseat forward or back to get the re-quired position.

From the third row it is possible to

move the second row seat forward orback by pulling handle B and movingthe seat at the same time.

fig. 34

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To put the seat back into vertical po-sition, push it upwards until it clicksand locks in that position.

WALLET POSITION

Side seats

Operate release lever C-fig. 33 andguide the seat back until the tableposition is reached; then turn thetipped seat again until the wallet po-sition illustrated in fig. 36 is reached.

If difficult, use the release lever A fig. 34b set rear the seats on the leftside.

To restore the seat normal position,guide it until it engages the runners onthe floor and place the seat back intovertical position until it clicks and locksin that position.

USING THIRD ROW SEATS

To get at the rear seats (third row),lift lever C-fig. 33 from the outsideand tip the whole seat forward.

To get out of the car, lift lever D-fig. 32 and tip the seat forward.

When the second rowseat is tipped in walletposition, it is not possible

to transport passengers on thethird row seats, as illustrated onlabel fig. 36 placed on the seatsthemselves. This is a precaution

to avoid any risk of contact withthe articulation mechanisms ofthe seat itself.

To restore the seat normal position,guide it until it engages the runners onthe floor and place the seat back intovertical position until it clicks and locksin that position.

Central seat

Operate release lever A-fig. 34 andguide the seat back until the tableposition is reached;

Lift lever B-fig. 35 and guide thetipped seat until the wallet positionis reached.

fig. 35

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pull handle D and release the an-chorages from their housing on thefloor, then fold the bench seat as awallet.

To restore the bench seat normalposition, guide the tipped seat until itengages the runners on the floor, then

put the seat back into vertical positionuntil it clicks and locks in that position.

Dismantling the bench seatfig. 38

To dismantle:

fold the bench seat as a wallet ac-cording to the above mentioned pro-

cedure; lift lever E while making it closerto bar F, then grip them both and re-

move the bench seat from its housingon the floor runners.

fig. 38

Table position fig. 38

Proceed as follows to tip the benchseat back in table position:

flatten the head restraints;

lift lever C and guide the seat backto the cushion.

To restore the seat back vertical po-sition, push it upwards until it clicksand locks in that position.

Wallet position fig. 38

Proceed as follows to tip the benchseat in wallet position:

flatten the head restraints;

lift lever C and guide the seat backto the cushion;

F0B0022b



To disassemble andthereafter reassemblethe bench seat, it is nec-

essary to keep the backrest firm-ly folded and flattened onto thecushion, in order to avoid any riskof contact with the articulationmechanisms of the seat itself.

Make sure the anchor-age holes are alwaysclean; if debris has got in-

to them it interferes with theseats being locked securely intoplace.

ARINTERIOR SETTINGS fig. 42 - basic six-seat version

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INTERIOR SETTINGS

Depending on the various outfits thatcan be ordered, it is possible to varythe internal arrangement of the sec-ond and third row seats as required,bringing them forwards or movingthem backwards or sideways using the

relative holes in the floor.If following illustrations show a few

of the basic configurations supplied onrequest:

fig. 39 - basic five-seat version

fig. 40 - basic five-seat plus 2 seatsversion

fig. 41 - basic five-seat plus rear seatbench version

fig. 42 basic six seat version

fig. 43 - arrangement along the left-hand side

fig. 44 - Game room arrangementwith central table

fig. 45 - Back parlour arrangement

fig. 46 - Arrangement for carryinglong objects.

fig. 39

F0B0026b

fig. 40

F0B0027b

fig. 41

F0B0029b

fig. 44

F0B0031b

fig. 42

fig. 43

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Make sure the anchor-age holes are alwaysclean; if debris has got in-

to them it interferes with theseats being locked securely intoplace.



gways by removing the middle row andthus increasing the space available be-tween the first and third row.

fig. 47

F0B0025b

fig. 45

F0B0032b

fig. 46

F0B0033b

Remember the head re-straints must be posi-tioned so that they sup-

port the back of the head and notthe neck. Only in this position will

they protect you properly in theevent of an end-shunt collision.

g

The head restraints can be adjustedfor height and tilt.

To adjust height, lift or lower thehead restraint to get the required po-sition.

To make the adjustment operate thehead restraint as shown in the figure.

In order to use the headrestraint in the correctway, adjust the seat back

so that the chest is in upright po-sition and the head is as closest to

the head restraint as possible.

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fig. 48

F0B0227b

fig. 49

F0B0024b

fig. 50

F0B0017b

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They can be adjusted for height. Toadjust it, lift or lower the head re-straint to get the required position.

Lift the head restraint up to its max-imum height, operate device A-fig. 49and pull the rear head restraint up-wards to remove it.

g

To adjust the armrest apply the fol-lowing procedure:

lift the armrest up to position 1;

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MIRROR fig. 54

It is placed next to the front rooflamp and enables the driver and thefirst row passenger to view rear seatsand check the passengers seated in thesecond or third row.

To use the surveillance mirror moveit from position A to position B asshown in the figure.

During driving door mir-rors must always be open.

Adjustment is possible only when thekey is at M.

All you need to do is press the fourdirections on switch A, as required.

Use switch B to choose the mirror

( right or left) you want to adjust.

The electrical mirror demister equip-ment works for a limited length oftime, and turns on automatically whenyou press the heated rear windowdemister button. It turns off automat-ically after some minutes.

fig. 54

F0B0185b

fig. 55

F0B0040b

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case of a violent collision,back seat passengers not

wearing seat belts, in addition tobeing personally exposed to se-rious risk, also represent a seri-ous danger to the passengers inthe front.

Make the height adjust-ment when the car is sta-tionary.

ADJUSTING SEAT BELTHEIGHT fig. 57

belt to fit the person wearing it. Thiscould greatly reduce the risk of injuryin the case of collision. The belt is ad-justed properly when the webbingpasses approximately halfway betweenthe edge of the shoulder and the neck.

Correct adjustment is obtained whenthe belt passes half way between theend of the shoulder and the neck.

Three height adjustment are possi-ble.

To adjust, press button A (as shownby the arrows) and raise or lower thegrip.

adjustment, always makesure that the loop is at-

tached firmly in one of the fixedpositions and cannot move. Todo this, with the button released,exert a further pressure to allowthe anchor device to catch if re-lease did not take place at one ofthe preset positions.

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IN THE CENTRE POSITIONRemember that in the

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IN THE CENTRE POSITION

The three point centre seat belt is fit-ted with reel A-fig. 60.

This seat belt is fastened as for thefront seat belts.

case of a violent collision,back seat passengers not

wearing seat belts, in addition tobeing personally exposed to se-rious risk, also represent a seri-ous danger to the passengers inthe front.

PRETENSIONERS

The Ulysse is fitted with pretension-ers to enable the seat belts to offereven more effective protection.

These devices feel that a violentcollision is in progress via a sensor andpull back a few inches of webbing. Inthis way the pretensioner ensures thatthe belt is adhering perfectly to thebody before the belt begins to holdback the wearer.

triggered the reel mechanism will lock.The seat belt cannot be drawn back upeven when guiding it manually.

IMPORTANT To obtain the high-est degree of protection from the ac-tion of the pretensioning device, wear

the seat belt keeping it firmly close tothe chest and pelvis.

Pretensioners are triggered only ifthe relative seat belts are correctlypushed into the buckles.

Some smoke might come out. This isnot harmful and does not signal the be-ginning of a fire.

The pretensioners need no mainte-nance or lubrication. Any modificationto its original features will nullify thepretensioners effectiveness. If wateror mud accidentally get into the pre-tensioner as a result of floods orstorms, the device must be replaced.

fig. 60

F0B0234b

CAR The pretensioner can

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only be used once. After acollision that has trig-

gered it, have it replaced at a Fi-at Dealership. The device will lastfor 10 years from the date of pro-duction. Contact a Fiat Dealer-ship to replace the pretensionersas this date approaches.

Operations involving

banging, vibrations orheating (exceeding 100Cfor a maximum of 6 hours) in thearea around the pretensionermay trigger or damage the de-vice. Vibrations from rough roadsurfaces or accidental joltingcause by mounting pavementsetc. do not have any effect on thepretensioner. If, however, you

need any assistance, go to a FiatDealership.

This device reduces the load whichis normally exerted by the seat beltson the passengers shoulder and chestin a collision. It increases protectionby preventing the micro traumaswhich are inevitable in road accidents.

The device is built into the front andsecond row side seat belt reels.

FOR THE USE OF THE SEATBELTS

The driver must make sure that alloccupants use their seat belts prop-erly in accordance with local legisla-tion.

Always fasten the seat belts beforestarting.

For maximum safety,keep the back of your seat

upright, lean back into itand make sure the seat belt fitsclosely across your chest and hips.Make sure the seat belts on the

front and rear passengers are fas-tened at all times. You increasethe risk of serious injury or deathin a collision if you travel with thebelts unfastened.


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pectant mothers: the risk of injury inthe case of accident is much greaterfor them, too, if they do not have aseat belt on.

Of course, they must position thelower part of the belt very low down

so that it passes under the abdomenfig. 63.

BELTS IN PROPER WORKINGORDER AT ALL TIMES

1) When wearing the seat belts, al-ways ensure they are not twisted andare 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, washthem by hand with water and neutralsoap, rinse them and let them dry inthe shade. Do not use industrialstrength detergents, bleach, colouringor any other chemical substance thatcould weaken the fibres.

4) Do not allow the reels to get wet:they are only guaranteed to workproperly if they remain dry.

5) Replace the seat belt when show-ing significant wear or cut signs.

CHILDRENIN SAFETY

fig. 63

F0B0192b

fig. 64

F0B0288b

SERIOUS DAN-GER: Never placecradle childs seats

on the front passenger seat ofcars fitted with passenger air bagsince the air bag activation couldcause serious injuries, even mor-tal. You are advised to carry chil-dren always on the rear seat, asthis 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, childrensseats must absolutely not be fit-ted on the front seat of cars withpassengers air bag, which duringinflation could cause serious in-

CARjury, even mortal, regardless of

the seriousness of the crash thatFor optimal protection in the event

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triggered it. Children may beplaced on the front seat of carsfitted with passengers 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 takenplace (see paragraph Front andside air bags at item Front airbags). The front passenger seatshall be adjusted in the mostbackward position to prevent anycontact between childs seat anddashboard.

, p ged 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 childs head is larger and heavierthan an adults head with respect totheir body weight. Moreover, a childshead muscular and bone structure isnot fully developed. For these reasons,children require specific restraint sys-tems, different from those required by

adult passengers.

yin the European Standard ECE-R44.This Standard enforces the use of re-straint systems classified in five groups:

Group 0 weight 0-10 kg

Group 0+ weight 0-13 kg




The groups partially overlap. This isbecause there are systems which cov-er more than one weight group fig. 65.

fig. 65

F0B0193b

CAR All restraint systems must show ho-

mologation data and control markingsGROUP 0 and 0+

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g gon a tag which is solidly fastened to thesystem 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 eachweight group. These systems werespecifically designed and tested for Fi-at vehicles.

Babies up to 13 kg are to be seatedin a cot type seat supporting the childshead facing backwards. This ensuresthere is no stress on the childs neckin sudden decelerations.

The cot is secured with the seat belts

as shown in fig. 66. Furthermore, thechild must be strapped to the cot.

Children from 9 to 18 kg are to beseated facing forward in child seatswith front cushions, fig. 67. The ve-hicle seat belt secures both seat andchild.

The figure is only an ex-ample. Follow the in-

structions for fasteningthe specific child restraint systemyou are using.

The figure is only an ex-ample. Follow the in-structions for fastening

the specific child restraint systemyou are using.

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straint system only withthe car stationary The

The Kiddy Type Isofix seat can how-ever be fitted to the front passengerseat even if not provided with Isofix

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the car stationary. TheIsofix child restraint system isproperly anchored to the mount-ing brackets when clicks areheard. In any case, keep to the in-stallation instructions that must

be provided by the child restraintsystems Manufacturer.

seat even if not provided with Isofixmounts: in this case, the childs seatmust be fastened by means of thethree-anchoring point seat belt bothin the ahead and backward positions

The Type Isofix childs seat coversthree weight groups: 0, 0+ and 1.

Fitting the seat for the 0and 0+ group fig. 71

For children included in groups 0 and0+, the restraint system faces back(for children with weight up to 13 kg)and the child is held by the restraint

system belts D.Proceed as follows to fit the child re-

straint system in the correct way:

the release lever B must be at restposition (inward);

find the presetting brackets A, thenposition the child restraint system withthe fastening devices C aligned with

the brackets;

check proper locking by movingthe childs seat with force: the built-in safety mechanism actually inhibit im-proper coupling with only one cou-pling locked.

fig. 71

F0B0237b

The Kiddy Isofix seatshall not be fitted on thirdrow rear side seats.

RCARAs the child grows, passing to the

next weight group (group 1) the childsafety chair must be fitted in the ahead

With the child seat in this position,the corresponding front seat must bepositioned halfway the sliding guides

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safety chair must be fitted in the aheaddirection; perform this operation byfollowing the instructions provided bythe child seats Manufacturer.

With the childs seat in this position,

adjust the corresponding front seat insuch a way that the Kiddy Isofix seatstructure leans against the front seatbackrest.

Fitting the seat for group 1fig. 72-73

For proper mounting proceed as fol-lows:

check whether the release lever Bis at rest position (inward);

find the presetting brackets A, thenposition the child restraint system withthe fastening devices C aligned withthe brackets;

push the child restraint system un-til hearing the locking clicks;

positioned halfway the sliding guidestravel, with the backrest in vertical po-sition.

fig. 73

F0B0238b

the upper seat pocket) to the ring A-fig. 72 located on the floor immedi-ately behind the seat:

check proper locking by movingthe childs seat with force: the built-

in safety mechanism actually inhibit im-proper coupling with only one cou-pling locked.

With this configuration, the child issecured also by the car seat beltsfig. 73 and by the upper belt.

Keep to the instructions provided bythe child restraint system Manufac-turer for fastening the specific child re-

straint system you are using.

fig. 72

F0B0236b

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cator, engine oil level gauge (for ver-sions/markets, where provided) and,for versions with automatic gear, en-gaged gear indicator and symbol forpresence of ice on the road, if any.

B - Warning lightsC - Trip kilometre counter reset

button

D - Button for instrument panelbrightness adjustment

fig. 74 F0B0412b

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A - Rev counter

B - Speedometer

C - Fuel gauge with reserve tankwarning light

D - Coolant temperature gauge withwarning light showing when the tem-perature is too high

fig. 78 F0B0055b

A - Infotelematic Connect systemdisplay

B - Speedometer

C - Fuel gauge with reserve tankwarning light

D - Coolant temperature gauge withwarning light showing when the tem-perature is too high

E - Rev counter

fig. 79 F0B0451b

RCAR Warning lightu comes on when the

coolant is too hot.

E lli l l h h

REV COUNTER

If the needle is in the red zone, ith hi l i i

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Even travelling too slowly when theoutside temperature is very hot cancause the needle to approach the redsector. In this case it is better to stopand turn off the engine. After a fewmoments you can start the engineagain and accelerate slightly.

FUEL GAUGE

The instrument shows the level of fu-el in the tank.

The reserve warning lightKwill lightup to indicate that there are approxi-mately 58 litres of fuel level left in the

tank and that refuelling is needed assoon as possible.

Do not travel with the fuel tank al-most empty: the gaps in fuel deliverycould damage the catalyser.

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

(with sound system)CONTROLS fig. 79a

A button for opening the main menu

B buttons for surfing the main menu

shows your vehicle is overrevving.

This is only acceptable for a few mo-ments.

IMPORTANT The electronic in-

jection control system cuts off theflow of fuel when the engine is over-revving. This will lead to a loss of en-gine power.

When the engine is running idle, therevolution counter can indicate agradual or sudden revolution in-crease. This is normal and should notworry you, since it usually happens

during normal operations, such as theclimate system activation or the fanactivation. In particular, a slow revo-lution variation is needed to preservethe battery charge.

ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE

Under normal conditions, the needleof the temperature gauge should hov-er around the middle of the scale. Ifit approaches the red section it meansthe engine is being overtaxed and youshould reduce your demands on it.

values

D button for canceling the function/ going back to previous screen

E button for selecting the type ofinformation displayed on the right sideof the screen (date, radio CD, tripcomputer)

Main menu

Press button A to open the mainmenu and to display the followingfunctions:

Radio/CD (see the correspondingfunctions on the attached "Sound Sys-

tem" Supplement);

Trip computer: to display infoconcerning: range, instant consump-

fig. 79a

F0B0434b

URCARtion, distance covered, average con-

sumption, average speed, distance todestination; to display also info con-

E button for selecting the type ofinformation displayed on the right sideof the screen (date, radio CD, trip

cerning: automatic light turning on,ESP, rain sensor.

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; p ycerning: automatic light turning on,ESP, rain sensor.To reset the trip computer data,

keep pressed the button set at the endof the right stalkfig. 79b;

Personal/set-up menu: to acti-vate/deactivate electric rear wheellock, to activate/deactivate rear win-dow wiper, to activate/deactivate au-tomatic light turning on and to setdate, clock, display brightness, unitsand language.

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

(with infotelematic Connect /Connect Nav+ system)CONTROLS fig. 79c

A button for opening the mainmenu

B buttons for surfing the mainmenu

C button for confirming the se-lected function or for confirming setvalues

D button for canceling the function/ going back to previous screen

( , , pcomputer)

Main menu

Press button A to open the main

menu and to display the followingfunctions:

Navigation

Audio

Trip computer: to display infoconcerning: range, instant consump-tion, distance covered, average con-sumption, average speed, distance to

destination; to display also info con-

To reset the trip computer data,keep pressed the button set at the endof the right stalkfig. 79b;

Address book

Personal/set-up menu: to acti-vate/deactivate electric rear wheellock, to activate/deactivate rear win-dow wiper, to activate/deactivate au-tomatic light turning on and to setdate, clock, display brightness, unitsand language.

Map

Video

For Navigation, Audio, Addressbook, Telematic, Map and Video func-tions, refer to the attached ConnectNav+ Supplement.

fig. 79b

F0B0435b

fig. 79c

F0B0452b

URCAR ODOMETER DISPLAY

This instrument displays the follow-ing values:

Engine oil level gauge(for versions/markets, where provided)

Aft t i th i iti k t M

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ing values:

on the upper line: partial kilome-tres and engine oil level gauge (for ver-sions/markets, where provided)

on the lower line: total kilometresand programmed maintenance indica-tor; versions with automatic gear arealso fitted with engaged gear indicator(for further details see the chapterAutomatic gear).

Trip kilometre counter fig. 80

Press button A to display the trip

kilometres. Keep it pressed to reset.

After turning the ignition key to M,this indicator first displays the kilo-metres to be reached before carryingout the next maintenance operationand then displays the engine oil level

in the engine sump for a limited time.Fig. 81 shows the correct oil levelcondition. Flashing of the wordingOIL, together with the sound of thebuzzer and the dedicated message in-dicate low engine oil level. Flashing ofwording OIL indicates an engineoil level sensor failure.

fig. 80

F0B0244b

fig. 81

F0B0415b

fig. 82

F0B0246b

The maintenance indicator useswarning lamp A and kilometrecounter B to indicate when oil and oilfilter are to be replaced in accordancewith the service schedule. To keep the

warranty valid, go to a Fiat Dealer-ship (see also the Car maintenancechapter).

URCARIMPORTANT Any anomalies

should be reported to your FiatDealership immediately without

onds the warning lamp will remain litand the total travelled kilometres willbe displayed;

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ywaiting for the next servicing couponto be carried out.

A - Maintenance warning lamp.

B - Kilometre counter.

C - Configuration and reset button.

OPERATION

When the key is turned to M, warn-ing lamp A will light up for some sec-onds and the kilometre counter B willdisplay the number of kilometres(rounded down) still to be travelled

before the next servicing is due. Af-ter this period the engine oil level (forversions/markets, where provided)will be automatically displayed andthen the total kilometres travelled willbe displayed as well;

maintenance due after 2000km until the maintenance dead-line: when the key is turned to M,

warning lamp A will light up and thekilometre counter B will display thenumber of kilometres (roundeddown) still to be travelled before thenext servicing is due. After some sec-

p y

maintenance overdue: whenthe key is turned to M, warning lampA will flash for some seconds and thenumber of kilometres over the main-tenance limit will be displayed; afterthis period the warning lamp will re-main lit and the total travelled kilo-metres will be displayed.

IMPORTANT If, after about12 months, the kilometres indicated inthe Service Schedule have not beenreached yet, when the key is turned toM, warning lamp A will light up andthe kilometre counter will show 0 km.In this case contact a Fiat Dealer-ship.

CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE

If the vehicle is used in particularlydifficult conditions, you are recom-mended to reset the system and re-duce the maintenance frequency from

30,000 to 20,000 km.To alter the maintenance frequency:

turn the key to M;

g y pthe scheduled servicing will flash;

release the button immediately todisplay the preset maintenance fre-quency;

a repeated press on button C willchange the maintenance frequency tothe one required:

30,000 km (recommended in nor-mal use conditions);

20,000 km (recommended in se-vere use conditions);

when the selected maintenance fre-

quency is displayed, press button C for10 seconds (the maintenance fre-quency selected will flash for 10 sec-onds);

release the button to confirm assoon as the display stops flashing.

URCAR The navigation system

helps the driver while dri-ving by suggesting, vocal-

l d hi ll h b

RESETTING

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ly and graphically, the best routeto be followed to reach the pre-set destination. The suggestionsgiven by the navigation system donot exempt the driver from fully

responsibility due to driving be-haviour and compliance withroad and other traffic regulations.The responsibility for road safetyalways and anyway lies with thevehicles driver.

turn the ignition key to S;

press and keep button C pressed;

turn the key to M;

press and keep button C pressedfor around 10 seconds so that themaintenance indicator starts progres-sive resetting until = 0 will be dis-played;

release button C and warning lampA will go off to confirm successful re-setting.

Your Fiat Dealership will reset

the maintenance indicator aftereach control carried out.

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The vehicle can be fitted with the in-fotelematic CONNECT system whichincludes a radio with CD-ROM/Audio

player, GSM cell phone, navigator andon-board computer, designed in ac-cordance with the specific features ofthe passenger compartment and witha personalised design that blends withthe styling of the dashboard.

The system is installed in an user-friendly position for the driver and thegraphics on the front panel make it

easy to quickly locate the controlswhich facilitate the use of them.

To use the system keep to theinstructions and warnings con-cerning both its functions and therelative road safety rules con-tained in the specific Annex pro-vided with the present OwnerHandbook.

URCARWARNING LIGHTS

IMPORTANT When a malfunction

HANDBRAKEON/BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL TOO LOW

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If the warning lamplights up while the vehicleis moving, switch the en-

gine off and get in touch with a Fi-at Dealership.

warning lamp lights up, the relatedmessage can be viewed on the displayand two or more sound warnings(gong) are emitted.

The indicator and warning lightscome on in the following circum-stances:

BATTERY NOTRECHARGEDPROPERLY (Red)

When there is a malfunction in thecurrent generating system.

The light comes on when you turnthe ignition key to M, but it should goout when the engine starts.

A delay in the light going out is ac-ceptable only when the engine is idling.

If the warning light remains lit con-tact immediately a Fiat Dealership.

(Red)

The light comes on when you turnthe ignition key to M, but it should goout after a couple of seconds. The

warning light comes on when thebrake fluid level falls below the mini-mum due to a possible leakage in thecircuit, and when the handbrake is ap-plied.

w

(Amber)

The warning light comes on whenyou turn the ignition key to M, but itshould go out after a couple of sec-

onds.The warning light comes on when

the ABS is not working properly. Thenormal braking system continues tofunction normally without ABS, but itis as well to have the vehicle checkedat a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-sible.

ELECTRONICBRAKINGDEVICE (EBD)

MALFUNCTION (Red)

The car is fitted with an electronic

braking device (EBD). These warninglights will come on at the same timewhen the engine is running to indicatethat there is an EBD system failure.

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LEVEL TOO LOW(Red)

SEAT BELTSUNFASTENED(Amber)

u will come on. At

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ly in conditions of safety and respect-

ing the highway code enforced in thecountry you are driving in - and readthe following notes carefully.

The advantage of ABS with respectto the traditional braking system is thefact that maximum drivability is en-sured even when braking to the griplimit and wheel locking is prevented.

You should, however, not always ex-pect the braking distance to decrease.For example, on soft surfaces - i.e.gravel or fresh snow on a slipperyroad - the braking distance could, infact, increase.

When the ABS inter-venes and you feel thebrake pedal pushing, do

not release the pressure on thepedal but hold it down withouthesitation. This will ensure thecar stops in the shortest time

compatibly to the road surfaceconditions.

In any case, always pay the utmostcare when braking and cornering evenwith ABS.

The most important piece of adviceis, however, the following:

The ABS makes themost of the available gripbut cannot increase it.

Consequently, drive very care-fully on slippery roads withouttaking unnecessary risks.

When the ABS inter-venes, you have reachedthe grip limit between

tyres and road surface: slowdown to suit speed to the avail-able grip.

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MBA AND HBASYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)

The MBA (Mechanic Brake Assis-tance) and HBA (Hydraulic Brake As-sistance) systems increase brakingpressure in emergency braking. When

By following these indications youwill be able to brake in the best con-ditions in all events.

IMPORTANT Vehicles fitted withABS may only be fitted with wheelrims, tyres and brake pads of the makeand model approved by the vehiclemanufacturer.

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 theseconditions, performance of theEBD system may be reduced. Al-

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the driver is forced by the critical dri-ving conditions to press violently thebrake pedal, the system increases thebraking pressure to assure the quick-est vehicle stop.

These two systems behave in thesame way, the only difference is thatone increases braking pressurethrough the ESP control unit and theother with a mechanic action.

The system is completed with anElectronic Brake Distributor EBDwhich increases the brake system per-formance and employs the ABS con-trol unit and sensors.

If thex brake fluid lowwarning light comes on,stop the vehicle immedi-

ately and contact the nearest Fi-at Dealership. Fluid leaks fromthe hydraulic system, in fact, cancompromise brake system oper-ation, both traditional systemsand systems with ABS.

The car is fitted with anelectronic braking device(EBD). The x and >

warning lights will come on at thesame time when the engine isrunning to indicate that there isan EBD system failure. In thiscase violent braking may be ac-companied by early rear wheellocking with the possibility ofskidding. Drive the car extreme-

ly carefully to the nearest FiatDealership to have the systemchecked.

so in this case, you are advised togo immediately to the nearest Fi-at Dealership, driving in such away to avoid sharp braking tohave the system checked.

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ESP SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)

The ESP (Electronic Stability Pro-gram) system controls the vehicle sta-bility. It brakes drive wheels in a dif-ferent way from the other wheels andif grip is lost, it helps the car recoverstability and the correct travelling di-

When the sensors detect such con-ditions, the ESP system intervenes onthe engine and the brakes and makesthe vehicle recover stability.

The ESP system helps the driver keepthe vehicle control in the event of tyregrip loss. Anyway, the ESP operationdepends on the grip between tyre androadbed.

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stability and the correct travelling di-

rection.While travelling the vehicle is subject

to side and longitudinal forces whichcan be controlled by the driver as longas the tyre grip is good. When the tyregrip falls below the minimum level, thevehicle starts deviating from the dri-vers wished direction.

Especially when travelling on unevenroads (paving, water, ice or earth) orirregular roads (bends or other ob-stacles) the tyre grip may be greatlyreduced.

The system perfor-mance, in terms of activesafety, should not make

the driver run useless risks. Dri-ving must suit road conditions, vis-ibility and traffic. Nevertheless itis always the behaviour of the dri-ver that determines road safety.

ever the engine is started; it can be

turned on/off manually by pressingbutton A-fig. 165 on the dashboard.

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ESP SYSTEM ACTIONThe ESP system action is signalled by

warning light flashing to inform thedriver that the vehicle stability and gripare critical.

ESP failure indication

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The ESP main components are: an electronic control unit whichprocesses the sensor signals and ap-plies the best strategy;

an angle sensor which detects thesteering position;

four sensors which detect eachwheel rotation speed;

These signals make the control unitrecognise the drivers manoeuvrewhen he/she turns the steering wheel.

The control unit processes such in-formation and is able to detect the ve-hicle position at any time and compareit with the drivers wished direction. Ifthey do not match, the control unit isable to adjust the vehicles position in-


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it turns off automatically and warninglight comes on together with therelative message on the multifunctiondisplay.

In the event of an ESP system failure,the vehicle behaves as the versionwithout this type of system. We rec-ommend you to contact a Fiat Deal-ership as soon as possible.

wheel rotation speed;

a braking system pressure sensor;

a yawing sensor which detects thevehicle spinning around a vertical axis;

a sensor which detects side accel-eration (centrifugal force).

The ESP heart is the control unitwhich processes the centrifugal forcesderiving from cornering on the basisof the data coming from the sensorsinstalled on the vehicle. The yawingsensor detects the vehicle spinningaround its vertical axis. Centrifugalforces resulting from cornering are de-tected by a highly sensible side accel-eration sensor.

The ESP stabilising action is based onthe control unit processing of datacoming from the steering wheel rota-tion sensors, side acceleration sensorsand wheel rotation speed sensors.

able to adjust the vehicle s position in

stantly, by choosing the best strategy:it can brake one or more wheels withdifferent force and reduce the enginepower, if needed.

Adjustments are made for continu-ously adapting to the drivers wishedtravelling direction.

The ESP system action improves thevehicle safety in many critical situationsand is useful especially when theroadbed grip changes.

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TC and ASR FUNCTIONSThe TC (Traction Control) and ASR

(Anti Slip Regulation), integrated in theESP system, prevent drive wheel slipin poor grip conditions.

Two different control systems inter-vene:

if both drive wheels slip because of

too much power to the wheels de-pending also on the road conditions;

acceleration on snowy or icy roads;

wet road grip loss.

IMPORTANT When travelling onsnowy roads with the snow chains ap-plied, we suggest turning the ESP sys-tem off and switching on the TC andASR functions, so that the drive actionis increased in the event the drivewheels slip.

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excessive power, the ASR system re-duces the engine power;

if only one drive wheel slips, the TCfunction brakes the slipping wheel asa self-locking differential would do.

The TC and ASR functions are par-ticularly useful in the following condi-tions:

inside wheel sl ipping due to loadvariations and excessive acceleration;

The TC and ASR systemperformance, in terms ofactive safety, should not

make the driver run useless risks.Driving must suit road condi-tions, visibility and traffic. Never-theless it is always the behaviourof the driver that determinesroad safety.

Cars with TC and ASRfunctions may only be fit-ted with tyres of the same

make, model and size and be ingood conditions.

The MSR (Motor SchleppmomentRegelung) function controls automat-ically the engine braking torque whileshifting the gears. In the event of sud-den gear shifting, this function preventsthe drive wheel dragging, especially inpoor grip conditions, and restores thevehicle stability.

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EOBD SYSTEMThe EOBD (European On Board

Diagnosis) system fitted in this carcomplies with Directive 98/69/CE(EURO 3).

This system continuously monitorsthe engine emission system compo-nents. Furthermore, the system warns

This check can also be performed bytraffic controller agents.

If, turning the ignitionkey to M the warning

TYRE PRESSUREMONITORINGSYSTEM - T.P.M.S.(for versions/markets, where provided)

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the driver of deterioration concerningthe emission system components bymeans ofU warning light on the in-strument panel.

The objective is to:

monitor system efficiency;

warn when failures can increaseemissions over the threshold estab-

lished by the European regulations; warn of the need to replace dete-riorated components.

Furthermore, the system is equippedwith a connector for interfacing withspecific tools used to read the errorcodes stored in the control unit mem-ory along with a set of diagnostic and

engine specific parameters.

key to M, the warninglightU does not turn on

or if, while travelling it turns onglowing steadily or flashing, con-tact a Fiat Dealership as soon aspossible. Dealership as soon aspossible. Warning lightU oper-ation can be checked by trafficcontroller agents by means ofspecial equipment. Always com-

ply with the traffic regulations inforce in the country where youare travelling.

IMPORTANT After eliminating theproblem, your Fiat Dealership willrun a bench test to fully check the sys-tem. In some cases, a long road testmay be required.

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dio-frequency sensor, installed on eachwheel (on the rim inside the tyre) thatsends pressure information to thecontrol unit.

IMPORTANT System control unitmonitors the pressure of the four cartyres but not the space-saver sparewheel. It is therefore recommendedto always check also the space-saver

spare wheel pressure.IMPORTANT Pay the attention

when checking or inflating tyres. Ex-cessive pressure impairs road holding,increases suspension and wheel stressand causes abnormal tyre wear.

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IMPORTANT Tyre pressureshould be checked with tyres restedand cold. Should it become necessaryfor whatever reason to check pres-sure with hot tyres, do not reducepressure although it is higher than theprescribed value but repeat the checkwhen tyres are cold.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUTTHE T.P.M.S. SYSTEM

Failure indications will not be storedand therefore will not be displayedwhen turning the engine off and onagain. If failure persists, the controlunit will send warning indications tothe instrument panel only after a fewseconds when the car is moving.

IMPORTANT Tyre pressure couldchange according to outside temper-ature. For this reason the T.P.M.S. sys-tem could temporarily indicate lowtyre pressure. In this event check pres-sure with cold tyres and restore prop-er inflation values if required.

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IMPORTANT T.P.M.S. system can-not indicate sudden tyre pressuredrops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event,brake the car cautiously and avoid sud-den steering.

IMPORTANT Replacing standardtyres with winter tyres and vice ver-sa involves T.P.M.S. system set-up thatshall be performed at Fiat Dealer-ships only.

IMPORTANT The T.P.M.S. systemrequires special equipment. ConsultFiat Dealership to know what typeof accessories are compatible with thesystem (wheels, wheel caps, etc.). Us-ing other accessories could cause sys-tem malfunctioning.

removal and refitting operations in-volve special precautions; to preventdamages or wrong sensor refitting,contact Fiat Dealership to have tyreand/or rim changed.

IMPORTANT If the car is fittedwith T.P.M.S. system, when changing atyre, change also the rubber seal of thevalve. Contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT Strong radio-fre-quency disturbances could inhibitproper TPMS system operation. Thiscondition is indicated by a dedicatedmassage on the display. This indicationwill go off automatically as soon as theradio-frequency disturbance ceases.

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FRONT AND SIDEAIR BAGS

The car is fitted with front air bagsfor the driver fig. 166 and for the pas-senger fig. 167 and side air bags, sidebag fig. 169 and window bag fig. 168.

FRONT AIR BAGS

Description and operation

The front air bag (driver and pas-senger) is a safety device which comesinto action in the event of a front im-pact.

It consists of an instantly inflatabledouble-layer bag housed in a specialcompartment:

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The front air bag (driver and pas-senger) has been designed to protectthe occupants in the event of head-on crashes of medium-high severity,by placing the cushion between the oc-cupant and the steering wheel or dash-board.

In case of crash, a person not wear-ing the seat belt moves forward andmay come into contact with the cush-ion while it is still inflating. Under thiscircumstance the protection offeredby the air bag is reduced. The front airbag (driver and passenger) is thereforenot a replacement of but a comple-mentary to the use of belts, whichshould always be worn, as specified by

The fact that the airbag is not trig-gered in these situations, this does notsignify a malfunction.

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In case of a crash, an electronic con-trol unit processes the signals from adeceleration sensor and, when re-quired, triggers the inflation of thecushion.

The bag inflates instantly and acts asa protective barrier between the frontseat passengers and the structures infront of them that could cause injury.The bags deflate immediately after-wards.

should always be worn, as specified by

law in Europe and most non-Europeancountries.

In the case of minor head-on colli-sions (for which the restraining actionof the seat belt is sufficient), the air bagis not triggered.

In collisions against highly deformableor mobile objects (such as road signs,

heaps of gravel or snow, parked vehi-cles, etc.), in rear crashes (such asbumps from behind by another vehi-cle), side impacts, and in case of wedg-ing under other vehicles or protectivebarriers (for example under a truck orguard rail), the air bag is not triggeredas it offers no additional protectioncompared with the seat belts, conse-quently, it would be pointless.

and calibrated to protect a person

wearing seat belts.

When fully inflated the bag will fillmost of the space between the dash-board and the passenger.

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RDeactivating the passengersfront air bag manually

The passengers front airbag can bedeactivated if it is absolutely necessaryto carry a child in the front passengerseat.

Deactivation takes place using the ve-hicle ignition key in the special keyswitch on the right-hand side of the

The key operated switch has two po-sitions:

POSITION 1 (ON): passengersfront air bag activated, warning lighton instrument cluster off; it is ab-solutely prohibited to carry a child onthe front seat;

POSITION 2 (OFF): passengersfront air bag activated, warning light

SERIOUS DANGERThe car is fittedwith an Air bag on

the passengers side. Do not placea childs seat on the front seat. Inthe case of need, always deacti-vate the passengers Air bagwhen a childs seat is placed onthe front seat. Even if not com-pulsory by law, you are recom-


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switch on the right hand side of thedashboard fig. 170. Access to theswitch is only possible with the dooropen.

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on instrument cluster on; it is possibleto carry a child protected by specialrestraint system on the front seat.

The warning light on the clusterstays on permanently until the pas-sengers air bag is reactivated.

The side airbag will work althoughthe front airbag is deactivated.

When the door is open, the key canbe inserted and removed in both po-sitions.

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mended to reactivate the Air bagimmediately as soon as childtransport is no longer necessary.

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RSIDE AIR BAGS(SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG)

Purpose of the side airbags is to in-crease passenger protection in theevent of a side impact of medium tohigh severity.

They consist of two instantly inflat-able bag types:

side crash due to the wide deflationsurface of the bags.

In the event of a side collision theelectronic control unit processes thesignals coming from a decelerationsensor and, if required, triggers the in-flation of the bags.

The bags inflate immediately, settingas a protective barrier between the

Therefore the side air bags are nota replacement of but complementaryto the belts, which you are recom-mended to always wear, as specifiedby law in Europe and most non-Euro-pean countries.

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side bags are housed in the backrest of the front seats; this solutionmakes it possible to always have thecushion in the optimum position withrespect to the passenger, regardless ofthe seat position;

window bags, being a curtain sys-tem, are housed in the side roof lin-ing and are covered by a special trim

that enables bag deflation downwards.This solution, designed to protect thehead, offers the occupants the highestdegree of protection in the case of a

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passengers and the car door. The bagsdeflate immediately afterwards.

In minor side crashes (for which therestraining action of the seat belts issufficient), the air bags are not de-ployed.

in the previous paragraph.IMPORTANT The front and/or

side air bags may be deployed if the caris subject to heavy knocks or accidentsinvolving the underbody area, such asfor example violent shocks againststeps, kerbs or low obstacles, falling ofthe car in big holes or sags in the road.

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RAll control, repair and replacementoperations concerning the air bags

must only be carried out c/o FiatDealership.

If the car is to be demolished, FiatDealership should be contacted tohave the system deactivated.

If the vehicle changes ownership, thenew owner must be informed of the

GENERAL NOTES

If the warning lightdoes not turn on whenturning the ignition key to

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