2023 Fiat Ulysse Fuses And 12 V battery Instructions

Inside the 2023 Fiat Ulysse, there is a complex switch system that makes sure all of its electrical parts work perfectly. The fuse box is a key part of this system and is placed inside the car in a way that makes it easy to access and fix. The goal of the fuse box is to keep different circuits safe from too much electricity, which could damage sensitive parts. Each fuse is carefully calibrated to handle a certain amount of electricity. If there is a problem or too much current, the fuse will blow, cutting off the connection and protecting the parts that are connected. It is very important for Fiat Ulysse owners to read and understand the directions in the vehicle’s manual about the fuses and fuse boxes. This information gives drivers the power to quickly and easily fix small electrical problems on their own, ensuring a smooth driving experience and reducing the need for professional help. Checking and replacing fuses as needed is an easy but important part of keeping your 2023 Fiat Ulysse in good shape. It will last longer and work better.

Fuses

Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop The replacement of a fuse by a third party could cause a serious malfunction of the vehicle.

Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle’s electrical system is designed to operate with standard or optional equipment. Before fitting other electrical equipment or accessories to your vehicle, contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.
Fiat accepts no responsibility for the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied or not recommended by Fiat and not installed in accordance with its recommendations, in particular when the combined power consumption of all of the additional equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

12 V battery / Accessory battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or for charging a discharged battery.

Lead-acid starter batteries 
These batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must never under any circumstances be discarded with household waste. 
Dispose of used batteries at a designated collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried out in a well-ventilated area and away from naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterward.

Electric motor

• Flat accessory battery
  It is no longer possible to start the motor or recharge the traction battery.
• Precautions before working on the accessory battery
  Select mode P, switch off the ignition, check that the instrument panel is off and that the vehicle is not being charged.
• Jump-starting another vehicle
  Do not use the accessory battery to jump-start another vehicle or to charge another vehicle’s battery.

Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

• Open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch.
• Secure the bonnet stay.
• Remove the plastic cover to access the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
  The battery (-) terminal is not accessible. There is a remote earth point near the battery. 
  For more information on the Bonnet and the Engine, refer to the corresponding sections.

Starting using another battery
If the vehicle’s battery is flat, the engine can be started using a backup battery (either external or from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a battery booster. 

Never start the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the engine is running.

• Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the vehicle has one.
• Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the (+) terminal of the backup battery B or of the booster.
• Connect one end of the green or black cable to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting vehicle).
• Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth point C.
• Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and leave it running for a few minutes.
• Operate the starter on the broken-down vehicle and let the engine run.
  If the engine does not start immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few moments before trying again.
• Wait for it to return to idle.
• Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order. 
• Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if the vehicle has one.
• Allow the engine to run for at least 30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
  Driving immediately without having
  reached a sufficient level of charge may affect some of the vehicle’s functions (e.g. Stop & Start).
  To disconnect, proceed in reverse order.

Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

Charging the battery using a battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is essential to maintain an adequate state of charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to charge the battery:

• When using the vehicle mainly for short journeys.
• If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for several weeks.
  Contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop. 
• Switch the ignition off.
• Switch off all electrical consumers (audio system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
• Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the vehicle has one.
• Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
  
  • the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal of battery A.
  • the negative (-) black cable to earth point C on the vehicle.
• At the end of the charging operation, switch off charger B before disconnecting the cables from battery A.
  If this label is present, use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing irreversible damage to the electrical components.

Frozen battery
Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or by a qualified workshop, who will verify that the internal components have not been damaged and that the case has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.

Disconnecting/reconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of charge for starting the engine, we recommend disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:

• Close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows).
• Switch off all electricity-consuming devices (audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
• Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes. After accessing the battery, it is only necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal. 

Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

• Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.
• Remove clamp B by lifting it off. 

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

• Raise lever A fully.
• Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
• Push clamp B fully down.
• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
• Depending on equipment, lower the plastic cover on the (+) terminal. 

Do not force the lever when pressing on it, as if the clamp is not positioned correctly, locking will then not be possible. Start the procedure again.

The following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the engine, to enable the electronic systems to initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following this operation, contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialize certain equipment:

• Remote control key or electronic key (depending on version).
• Electric windows.
• Date and time.
• Preset radio stations. 

The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available again after a continuous period with the vehicle immobilised, the duration of which depends on the exterior temperature and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).

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