Fiat Ulysse (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

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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 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 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

which 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.

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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 on-board 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.

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

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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 be possible.

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.

In certain circumstances, you may have

to turn the steering wheel firmly to move

the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb,
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

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starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key so it returns to position

2

.

The warning lamp does not come on if
the engine is already warm. In some

climatic conditions, the following
recommendations should be followed:
– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine

at idle to warm up but move off straight away

and drive at moderate speed.
– In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning
lamp will stay on for a longer period after

switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off

before starting.
– In

very severe wintry

conditions

(temperature below -23 °C), to

ensure correct operation and durability of your
vehicle’s mechanical components (engine
and gearbox),

leave the engine running for

4 minutes

before moving off.

Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation:
internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!

If the engine does not start straight away,

switch off the ignition.

Wait a few seconds before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, do not keep
trying: you risk damaging the starter motor
and the engine.

With the Keyless Entry and Start

► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in

the recognition zone.

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.

The warning lamp does not come on if
the engine is already warm. In some

climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine

to warm up while stationary, but move off

straight away and drive at moderate speed.
– In wintry conditions, when the ignition is
switched on, the duration of lighting of the
preheating indicator lamp is extended. Wait

until it goes off before starting the engine.

– In

very severe wintry

conditions

(temperature below -23°C),

to ensure correct operation and preserve
the lifespan of the vehicle's mechanical
components, engine and gearbox,

leave the

engine running for 4 minutes

before moving

off.

Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed area without adequate ventilation:
internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!

For

Diesel vehicles

, when the

temperature is below zero,

starting will only occur once the pre-heating

warning lamp goes off.

If this warning lamp comes on after pressing
the "START/STOP" button, keep the brake
or clutch pedal depressed until the warning

lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/

STOP" button again, until the engine starts
and is running.

The "Keyless Entry and Start" system
remote control must be within the

recognition zone.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on your
person.
If the remote control leaves the recognition
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone in
order to be able to start the engine.

If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a message is displayed on the

instrument panel. In some circumstances, you
must turn the steering wheel while pressing

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the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking
of the steering column. A message is
displayed.

Switching off

With the conventional key/With the

remote control key

► Immobilise the vehicle.

► Turn the key all the way to position

1 (Stop)

and remove it from the ignition.

► To lock the steering column, turn the steering

wheel until it locks.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the

wheels be returned to the straight ahead

position before switching off the engine.

► Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Never switch off the ignition before the

complete immobilisation of the vehicle.

With the engine off, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also turned off: risk of

loss of control of the vehicle.

As a safety measure, never leave the

vehicle without taking the remote control

with you, even for a short time.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key

or the remote control, which would weigh

down on its blade in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.

Key left in the ignition

When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by

an audible signal, to remind you that the key
is still in the ignition switch at position

1

(Stop)

.

If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position

2 (Ignition on)

, the ignition will be

switched off automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position

1 (Stop)

, then back to position

2

(Ignition on)

.

With Keyless Entry and Start

► Immobilise the vehicle.

► With the remote control in the recognition

zone, press the "

START/STOP

" button.

The engine stops and the steering column locks.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
– only use mats which are suited to the

fixings already present in the vehicle; these

fixings must be used,

– never place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by Fiat may
interfere with access to the pedals and hinder
the operation of the cruise control / speed
limiter.

The mats approved by Fiat have two fixings

located below the seat.

Starting/Switching off the

electric motor

Starting

The drive selector must be in mode

P

.

► If using a conventional or remote control

key, depress the brake pedal and turn the key
to position

3

until the motor starts, without

depressing the accelerator. As soon as the motor
starts, release the key so it returns to position

2

.

► If using Keyless Entry and Start, depress the

brake pedal and briefly press the "

START/STOP

"

button.

► Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the

READY

indicator lamp comes on and an audible

signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.

► With your foot on the brake, select mode

D

or

R

.

► Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.

On starting, the instrument panel lights up
and the power indicator needle performs one
sweep then moves to the "neutral" position. The

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steering column automatically unlocks (you may
hear a sound and feel the steering wheel move).

Switching off

► If using a conventional or remote control

key, turn the key fully to position

1 (Stop)

.

► If using Keyless Entry and Start, press the

"

START/STOP

" button.

Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
– The drive selector is in mode

P

.

– The

READY

indicator lamp is off.

The drive selector moves automatically
to mode

P

when the motor is switched off

or when the driver's door is opened.

If the driver's door is opened while the

required conditions for switching off are

not met, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.

Special case with Keyless

Entry and Start

Switching on the ignition without

starting the engine

With the "Keyless Entry and Start"
electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing

the "

START/STOP

" button,

without depressing

any of the pedals

, allows the ignition to be

switched on.

► Press this button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,

to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or

if the battery in the electronic key is flat.

► Place and hold the remote control against the

back-up reader.

►

With a manual gearbox

, place the gear lever

in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.

►

With an automatic gearbox or a drive

selector

, select mode

P

, then depress the brake

pedal.

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

The engine starts.

Remote control not recognised

If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone, a message appears on the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to

switch off the engine.

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button for about

3 seconds to confirm switching off the engine,

then contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified

workshop.

Forced switch-off (also called

Back-up switch-off)

In case of emergency only, the engine can be

switched off without conditions (even when

driving).

► To do this, press and hold the "

START/

STOP

" button for about 5 seconds.

In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

"Key off" mode

"

Key off

" mode allows you to lock the vehicle

while leaving the engine running without the
key or Keyless Entry and Start being inside the
vehicle.
This mode allows electrical devices to continue
operating to ensure thermal comfort, vehicle
security and operation of the vehicle systems
needed for the task.

KEY

OFF

► To activate or deactivate this mode, press this

button (the button's indicator lamp is on when
the mode is activated).

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With an electric motor, this mode remains
active for about 10 minutes after the

vehicle is locked.

Manual parking brake

Application

► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull

the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.

Release on level ground

► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the

parking brake lever up gently, press the release
button, then lower the lever fully.

When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message, indicates
that the parking brake is still applied or has not
been fully released.

When parking on a slope or on a steep
slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the

wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.

Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual

parking brake.

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear

and then switch off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector in position

P

, then switch

off the ignition.

Electric parking brake

In automatic mode, this system applies the

parking brake when the engine is switched off

and releases it when the vehicle moves off.

At any time, with the engine running:

► To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the

control.

► To release it, briefly push the control while

pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in
certain situations.

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to

confirm that the parking brake has been applied,

accompanied by display of the message
"

Parking brake applied

".

The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the

release of the parking brake, accompanied by
the display of the message "

Parking brake

released

".

The indicator lamp flashes in response to a

manual request to apply or release the brake.

In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.

As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
placing the supplied chock against one of the
wheels.

Contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified

workshop.

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Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the parking

brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel

and the control must be on fixed.

If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.

Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking

brake.

When the vehicle is parked: on a

steep slope, heavily loaded or during

towing

With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
turn the wheels toward the pavement and
select mode

P

.

When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Manual operation

Manual release

With the ignition on or engine running:

► Press the brake pedal.

► While maintaining pressure on the brake

pedal, briefly push the control.

If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
parking brake is not released and a

message is displayed.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary:

► Briefly pull the control.

The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the

application request.

Automatic operation

Automatic release

First ensure that the engine is running and that
the driver's door is closed.

The electric parking brake gradually releases

automatically as the vehicle moves off.

With a manual gearbox

► Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage

first gear or reverse.

► Depress the accelerator pedal and release

the clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox

► Depress the brake pedal.

► Select mode

D

,

M

or

R

.

► Release the brake pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal.

With a drive selector

► Depress the brake pedal.

► Select mode

D

,

B

or

R

.

► Release the brake pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal.

With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, if the brake does not release

automatically, check that the front doors are
properly closed.

When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.

Automatic application

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is applied automatically when the engine is

switched off.

It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with

Stop & Start.

In automatic mode, the parking brake
can be manually applied or released at

any time using the control.

Special cases

Immobilising the vehicle with the

engine running

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine

running, briefly pull the control.

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Parking the vehicle with the brake

released

In very cold conditions (ice), applying the
parking brake is not recommended.

To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or
place the chocks against one of the wheels.

With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, mode

P

is automatically

selected when the ignition is switched off. The

wheels are blocked.
For more information on

Free-wheeling

, refer

to the corresponding section.

With an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, if you open the driver's

door while mode

N

is engaged, an audible

signal will sound and mode

P

will be

engaged. The audible signal stops when the
driver's door is closed.

Deactivating automatic

operation

In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.

► Start the engine.

► Use the control to apply the parking brake, if

it is released.

► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.

► Keep the control pushed in the release

direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.

► Release the control.

► Depress and hold the brake pedal.

► Pull the control in the application direction for

2 seconds.

This indicator lamp on the instrument

panel comes on to confirm deactivation of

the automatic functions.

► Release the control and the brake pedal.

From this point onwards, only the manual
functions, using the control, allow the parking
brake to be applied and released.

► Follow this procedure again to reactivate

automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator

lamp on the instrument panel going out).

Emergency braking

If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide

effective braking or in exceptional circumstances

(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle
can be braked by sustained pulling on the
electric parking brake control. Braking continues
for as long as the control is kept pulled, and
ceases when the control is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"

Parking brake fault

" will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

If the ABS and DSC systems
malfunction, indicated by lighting

one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.

► In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by

successive and repeated "pull-release" actions
on the electric parking brake control until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Hill start assist

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
The system is only active when:
– The vehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
– Certain slope conditions are met.
– The driver’s door is closed.

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Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle
with the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. Then check that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the

P

indicator lamp

in the electric parking brake control are on

fixed.

The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, using the parking

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox

and you have to move off on a steep

slope (uphill or downhill) with a loaded
vehicle,

press the brake pedal

, select

position

D

, release the parking brake then

release the brake pedal.

Operation

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,

the vehicle is held for a short time when the

driver releases the brake pedal:

– If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual

gearbox.
– If mode

D

or

M

is selected on an automatic

gearbox.
– If mode

D

or

B

is selected on the drive

selector.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when the driver releases the

brake pedal.

Malfunction

If the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a

qualified workshop.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5

th

or 6

th

gear

► Move the gear selector fully to the right to

engage 5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox

(inadvertent engagement of 3

rd

or 4

th

gear).

Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear lever to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

engine starting:

– always select neutral,

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– depress the clutch pedal.

Gear shift indicator

(Depending on engine)
This system is designed to reduce fuel
consumption by recommending the most suitable
gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and
the vehicle's equipment, the system may
recommend skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the

configuration of the road, the traffic density and

safety remain determining factors when choosing
the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not to follow
the system’s advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.

On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions with a
manual gearbox, the system may suggest

shifting into neutral (

N

is displayed on the

instrument panel) so that the engine can go into
standby (STOP mode of Stop & Start), in certain
driving conditions.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.

The information appears on the
instrument panel, in the form of an "up" or

"down" arrow and the recommended gear.

The system adapts the gear change
instructions according to the driving

conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style
(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).
The system never suggests:

– engaging first gear.

– engaging reverse gear.

Automatic gearbox

Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox, with electronic

management of gear changes. It also offers a

manual mode with sequential gear changes
via control paddles located behind the steering
wheel.

Gear selector

To turn the gear selector in complete
safety, it is recommended that you keep

your foot on the brake pedal.

P.

Park.

R.

Reverse.

N.

Neutral.

D.

Drive (automatic operation).

M.

Manual (manual operation with sequential
changing of the gears).

Position

N

can be used in traffic jams or

in a car wash tunnel.

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Steering mounted controls

► Pull the right-hand "

+

" or left-hand "

-

" control

paddle towards you to change up or down.

The steering mounted controls do not
allow neutral to be selected and reverse

gear to be engaged or disengaged.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

When you move the selector or press button

M

,

the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are
shown on the instrument panel.
The "

-

" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.

► If the message "

Foot on the brake

" is

displayed on the instrument panel, press

the brake pedal firmly.

Starting the vehicle

► With your foot on the brake, select

position

P

.

► Start the engine.

If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.

► Release the parking brake, unless it is set to

automatic mode (with electric parking brake).

► Select position

R

,

N

or

D

.

If you are setting off from a steep slope

with a loaded vehicle,

depress the

brake pedal

, select position

D

, release the

parking brake, unless it is set to automatic
mode (with electric parking brake), then
release the brake pedal.

► Gradually release the brake pedal.

Or

► Accelerate gradually in order to release the

electric parking brake (if it is set to automatic
mode).

The vehicle moves off immediately.

If

P

is displayed on the instrument panel

but the selector is in another position,

place the selector in position

P

to allow the

engine to be started.
If position

N

is selected inadvertently while

driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then
select position

D

to accelerate.

When the engine is running at idle with
the brakes released, if position

R

,

D

or

M

is selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle
without taking your key or remote control with
you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake and
select position

P

.

With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

Automatic operation

► Select position

D

for

automatic

changing of the gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the driving style, the road

profile and the load in the vehicle.

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► For maximum acceleration without

touching the selector, fully depress the

accelerator pedal (kick-down).
The gearbox changes down automatically or
holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide effective engine braking.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.

Never select position

N

while the vehicle

is moving.

Never select positions

P

or

R

unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

Temporary manual control

of gear changes

You can temporarily assume control of gear
changing using the "

+

" et "

-

” steering-mounted

controls. The gear change request will be
executed if the engine speed permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend in the road.
After a few seconds with no inputs via the control
paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic
operation.

Creeping (moving without

using the accelerator)

This function facilitates manoeuvring of the

vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic

jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position

D

,

M

or

R

selected, the

vehicle

moves

as soon as you take your foot off

the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).

As a safety precaution, never leave the

vehicle with the engine running and the

doors closed.

Manual operation

► With the selector in position

D

, press

button

M

to enable 6- or 8-speed

sequential

gear changing.

The indicator lamp for the button comes on.

► Operate the "

+

" or "

-

" steering mounted

controls.

M

appears and the engaged gears are

shown in succession on the instrument

panel.

► You can revert to automatic operation at any

time by pressing button

M

again.

The indicator lamp for the button goes off.

In manual mode, there is no need to
release the accelerator pedal while

changing gear.

It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and

engine speed permit.

If the engine speed is too low or too high,

the selected gear flashes for a few

seconds, then the gear actually engaged is
shown.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear

M1

.

To preserve the brakes while descending
a steep incline, use engine braking to

reduce your speed (change down or select a
lower gear).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed
continuously for long periods can overheat
the brakes, with the risk of damaging the
braking system or making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow
or stop the vehicle.

Depending on the road configuration

(e.g. mountainous road), manual

operation may be preferable.
Automatic operation may not always be
suitable, and does not enable engine braking.

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Invalid value during manual

operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear is not
engaged correctly (gear selector between

two positions).

► Place the selector "correctly" at a position.

Switching off the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, select position

P

then apply the parking brake to immobilise

the vehicle, unless this is set to automatic mode
(with electric parking brake).
Check that mode

P

has been engaged and that

the electric parking brake has been applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps in the
selector and the electric parking brake control
lever must be on, as well as those on the
instrument panel.

A point of resistance may be noticed

when moving to position

P

.

If the selector is not in position

P

, when the

driver's door is opened or approximately 45

seconds after the ignition is switched off,

an audible signal sounds and a message
appears.

► Return the drive selector to position

P

;

the audible signal stops and the message
disappears.

When positioned on a steep slope with a
loaded vehicle,

depress the brake

pedal

, select position

P

, apply the parking

brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with
electric parking brake), then release the brake
pedal.

In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position

P

before leaving

your vehicle.

Malfunction

When the ignition is on, a message appears on
the instrument panel to indicate a fault with the
gearbox.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3

rd

gear. You may feel a

significant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when

changing from

P

to

R

and from

N

to

R

.

Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a

qualified workshop.

There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:
– If the accelerator and brake pedals are

depressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position

P

to another position.

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
do not try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Drive selector (Electric)

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a
regenerative braking function.
The drive selector provides traction control

based on the driving style, the road profile and

the vehicle load.
With regenerative braking activated, it also
manages engine braking when the accelerator
pedal is released.

P.

Park
Button for parking the vehicle: the front
wheels are locked (the button lights up to
indicate that it is activated).

R.

Reverse
To engage reverse gear, with your foot on the
brake pedal.

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N.

Neutral

To move the vehicle with the ignition off and

so allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on

Free-wheeling

, refer

to the corresponding section.

D.

Drive (automatic forward gear)

B.

Brake (regenerative braking)
Regenerative braking (the button lights up to
indicate its activation).

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, the drive
selector status is displayed on the instrument
panel:

P

: Park.

R

: Reverse.

N

: Neutral.

D

: Drive (automatic forward gear).

B

: Brake (regenerative braking activated).

Operation

► Move the selector by pressing it forwards

(

N

or

R

) or rearwards (

N

or

D

) once or twice,

passing the point of resistance if necessary.
For example, to change from

P

to

R

(with your

foot on the brake pedal), either push forwards
twice without passing the point of resistance or
push just once, passing the point of resistance.

Regenerative braking

With the Brake function and when

decelerating

The Brake function emulates engine braking,
slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the
brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly
when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is then used to partially
recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing
the vehicle's driving range.

The resulting deceleration of the vehicle
does not cause the brake lamps to come

on.

► From mode

D

, press button

B

to activate/

deactivate the function (the button lights up when
the function is activated).

D

on the instrument panel is replaced with

B

.

The status of the function is saved when the

ignition is switched off.

In some situations (e.g. battery full,
extreme temperatures), the amount of

regenerative braking may be temporarily
limited, resulting in less deceleration.

The driver must remain alert to traffic

conditions and must always be ready to use
the brake pedal.

With the brake pedal

When the brake pedal is depressed, the
intelligent braking system automatically recovers
some of the energy and uses it to recharge the
traction battery.
This energy recovery also reduces use of the
brake pads, thereby limiting their wear.

The driver may experience a different

sensation when depressing the brake

pedal compared to a vehicle without
regenerative braking.

Driving modes (Electric)

Driving modes are selected using the following
control:

► Press the control to display the modes on the

instrument panel, and depending on version, on
the screen with Connect Nav.

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When starting the vehicle, no mode can be
selected until the

READY

indicator lamp is

displayed.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except

Normal

mode).

Each time the ignition is switched on,

Normal

mode is selected by default.

Normal

This optimises the driving range and dynamic
performance.
To obtain maximum torque and power, depress
the accelerator pedal fully.

Eco

Optimises energy consumption, by reducing
the output of the heating and air conditioning
(without actually deactivating them) and limiting
both motor torque and power.

Power

Provides equivalent vehicle performance when
fully laden (GVW) to when the vehicle is in
Normal mode and when unladen.

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red

lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver

indicates the intention of moving off again.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.

The function does not affect the functionalities of

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Driving on flooded roads

Before entering into a flooded area, it is

strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on

Driving

recommendations

, particularly on flooded

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

Deactivation/Reactivation

With audio system

► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press

this button.
The indicator lamp is

on

when the system is

deactivated

.

With

touch screen

The settings are changed via the vehicle

configuration menu.

If the system has been deactivated in
STOP mode, the engine restarts

immediately.

The system is reactivated automatically
whenever the engine is started by the

driver.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

– The driver’s door must be closed.
– The sliding side door must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
– The level of charge in the battery must be

sufficient.

– The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
– The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.

Putting the engine into standby

(STOP mode)

The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop:
With a

manual gearbox

: at speeds below 12

mph (20 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary

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