2023 Fiat Ulysse Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Fiat Ulysse will be a stylish minivan with a lot of space. It will be a good mix of elegant design and useful functionality. The new Ulysse is known for having a flexible interior that makes it easy to fit both people and cargo. This makes it perfect for family trips and road trips. The 2023 Fiat Ulysse has a lot of modern features, such as cutting-edge communication and safety systems, with a focus on high-end materials and technology. The 2023 Fiat Ulysse is a great choice for people who want a luxurious and versatile minivan that easily mixes style and convenience. It has efficient powertrains, a refined driving experience, and a focus on passenger comfort.

Driving

Driving recommendations

• Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
• Monitor your environment and keep your hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything that may happen at any time.
• Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking, and maintain a longer safety distance, especially in bad weather.
• Stop the vehicle before performing operations that require sustained attention (e.g. settings).
• During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.

To ensure the durability of the vehicle and for safety reasons, remember that certain precautionary measures must be taken when driving the vehicle:

Manoeuvre cautiously, at low speed

• Manoeuvre slowly.
• Before turning, check that there are no obstacles at mid-height along the sides.
• Before reversing, check that there are no obstacles, particularly at a high level behind the vehicle.
• Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders are fitted.

Drive the vehicle carefully
Take corners gently.  Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy roads. Be aware of the effect of side winds on the vehicle.
Maintenance
Inflate to the minimum pressure indicated on the label, or even over-inflate by 0.2 to 0.3 bar for long journeys.
Important

• Never leave the engine running in a closed space without sufficient ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death
• In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), let the engine run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of your vehicle (engine and gearbox).
• Never drive with the parking brake applied. Risk of overheating and damaging the braking system
• Never park the vehicle and never leave the engine running on a flammable surface (e.g. dry grass, dead leaves). The vehicle exhaust system is very hot, even several minutes after the engine stops. Risk of fire!
• Never drive on surfaces covered with vegetation (e.g. tall grass, accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris) such as a field, a country lane overgrown with bushes or a grassy verge. This vegetation could come into contact with the vehicle’s exhaust system or other systems that are very hot. Risk of fire!
• Make sure you do not leave any item in the passenger compartment which could act like a magnifying glass under the effect of the sun’s rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or damage to interior surfaces!
• Never leave the vehicle unattended, with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral or position N or P (depending on the type of gearbox).
• Never leave children inside the vehicle unsupervised.

On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle’s electrical systems. If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a flooded section of road:

• Check that the depth of the water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users.
• Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
• Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Do not stop and do not switch off the engine. On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety conditions allow, make several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
• If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.

Noise (Electric) On the outside
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving, the driver must pay particular attention. When manoeuvring, the driver must always check the vehicle’s immediate surroundings. At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the pedestrian horn warns other road users of the vehicle’s presence.
Cooling the traction battery: The cooling fan comes on during charging to cool the onboard charger and the traction battery.

On the inside
During use, you may hear certain perfectly normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:

• Traction battery relay when starting.
• Vacuum pump when braking.
• Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
• Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.

Towing

• Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and particular care must be taken.
• Do not exceed the maximum towable weights.
• At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air density at high altitudes decreases engine performance.
• New vehicle: Do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has driven at least 620 miles (1,000 kilometres).
• If the outside temperature is high, let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.

Before setting off Nose weight
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are located as close as possible to the axle, and the nose weight (at the point where it joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted, without exceeding it.

• Tyres: Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
• Lighting: Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.

Warning: If a genuine Fiat towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid activating the audible signal. If a genuine Fiat towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid activating the audible signal.

When driving Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant temperature to increase. The maximum towable load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not increase with engine speed.

• Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to limit the amount of heating produced.
• Pay constant attention to the coolant temperature.
• If this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.

 

Brakes
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more susceptible to wind when towing.

Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to start. A few seconds after switching off the ignition, this system locks the engine control system, therefore preventing the engine from being started in the event of a break-in. In the event of a fault, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen. The vehicle will not start; contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

Starting/switching off the engine

Starting
The parking brake must be applied.

• With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal and keep the pedal down until the engine starts.
• With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.

With the conventional key / With the remote control key

1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.

• Insert the key into the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
• Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
  Warning: In certain circumstances, you may have to turn the steering wheel firmly to move the wheels (if the wheels are against a curb, for example).
• Turn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to activate the engine pre-heating system.
• Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel, then turn the key to position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, to operate the starter motor until the engine starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the key so it returns to position 2.

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