Fiat Ulysse (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4

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► Lock the vehicle from the outside.

If the mirrors are folded using control

A

,

they will not unfold when the vehicle is

unlocked.

Electric unfolding

The door mirrors are unfolded electrically when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control
or key. Unless folding was selected with control

A

, pull the control in the central position towards

the rear again.

Folding/unfolding when locking/unlocking
the vehicle can be deactivated. Contact a

Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop.

If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.

Heated mirrors

► Press one of these buttons.

For more information on

Rear screen

demisting/de-icing

, refer to the

corresponding section.

Rear view mirror

Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.

Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle

"night” position.

► Push the lever to change to the normal "day"

position.

Windscreen zone for toll
badge

Depending on the version, the vehicle can be
equiped with a athermic windscreen type.
For a best functionnement of the toll badge
system, it is necessary to place the toll badge on
the zone of windscreen provided for the purpose
symbolised with of black dotteds around of the
interior rear view mirror base.

For the version without athermic
windscreen, to limit the obstruction of you

field of vision through the windscreen, we

recommend you to place the toll badge in the
upper part of the windscreen.

Moduwork

The cushion of the bench seat's outer seat can
be folded up against the backrest to create a
loading area inside the cab.

A removable flap on the partition can be

removed to allow long objects to be loaded.

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Once the removable flap has been

removed, you can load long objects

under the outer seat.

Removable flap (type 1)

Removing the flap

► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the

control at the top of the flap with the other hand

to release it.

► Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.

► Stow it behind the driver’s seat, clipping it into

the attachment lugs.

► Turn the control at the top of the flap to

secure it.

Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing

downwards.

► Insert the hinges into their housing then press

down fully (to avoid vibrations).

► With one hand lift the flap to close it, then

with the other hand turn the control at the top of

the flap to secure it.

Removable flap (type 2)

► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left

or right.

The flap is kept in the closed or open position

with magnets located at each end position.

Folding seat cushion

Raising the seat cushion

► With one hand, firmly pull the strap forwards

to unlock the seat cushion.

► A strut lifts the seat cushoin against the

backrest.

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Never

put your hand underneath the seat

cushion to guide it upwards, as your

fingers may become trapped.

Always use only the strap.

When the outer seat is raised and the

flap is removed, you must install the

anti-slip net.
Refer to the

Anti-slip net

section.

Lowering the seat cushion

► Remove the anti-slip net.

► To reposition the seat cushion, press firmly

on the top of the seat with one hand to lower the
seat cushion until it locks into the seat position.

Ensure that there are no objects or feet
obstructing the anchorage points or

preventing the assembly from locking
properly.

Anti-slip net

Installing the net

► Put the first fastener into the upper cut-out

1

,

located beneath the folded seat cushion. Keep
the fastener pressed against the structure, then

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turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to
lock it.

► Put the second fastener into the lower cut-out

2

, located on the seat base. Keep the fastener

pressed against the structure, then turn it a
quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.

► Secure the first hook to the ring

3

located in

the glove box.

► Secure the second hook to the ring

4

located

on the floor.

Removing the net

► Release the hooks from the rings

4

and

3

.

► Remove the lower fastener

2

then the upper

fastener

1

, turning them by a quarter turn

backwards to unlock them.

Make sure that the size, shape and
volume of the loads carried are

compatible with the highway code and safety

regulations and do not impair the driver’s field

of vision.
All loads must be appropriately secured
to prevent or minimise displacement and
prevent injury.

Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the
vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and

the partition flap removed.

Never use the net for any other purposes.
Regularly check the condition of the anti-
slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear
appear, contact a Fiat Dealership to have it
replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the

specifications required by Fiat for the vehicle.

Always fit the removable flap back into place

when you are not carrying any long loads.

"Rotating writing table"

If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion

of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting
writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with
the vehicle stationary).

► Pull the handle located at the top of the

backrest cushion.

Never use the table while the vehicle is
being driven.

In the event of sudden braking or impact, any
objects on the table might become dangerous
projectiles that could cause injury.

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Central seat cushion

storage

Precautions for the seats
and bench seats

Do not remove a head restraint without storing it
and securing it to a support.
Ensure that the passengers can always access
the seat belts and fasten them easily.
A passenger must not take their seat without
adjusting the seat's head restraint correctly and
adjusting and fastening their seat belt.

Ensure that no object or passenger feet
could obstruct the anchorage points or

prevent the correct latching of the assembly.

If removing and storing seats and bench
seats out of the vehicle, ensure that they

are placed in a clean area, so as to avoid

introducing any foreign bodies into the
mechanisms.

The seats and bench seats are not
designed for any other use than in the

vehicle. They are equipped with mechanisms
and features that may be damaged if used
improperly or if dropped.

Loading luggage or objects

behind the row 3 seat and

bench seat

If you want to load luggage onto the backrests in
row 3 while in the table position, the backrests in
row 2 must also be in the table position.

When driving, it is prohibited to have a
passenger:
– in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right-hand seat, if
the bench seat is in the fully folded position,
– in the centre seat if the outer right-hand seat is
in the fully folded position,
– in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in the
table position,
– in row 3 if the seat/bench seat in front (row 2)
is in the fully folded position.

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Fixed one-piece bench
seat

Combi

,

Business

The different equipment and settings described

hereafter vary according to the version and the

configuration of your vehicle.

The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that

may be fixed or foldable (table position).

For more information on the

Seat belts

,

refer to the corresponding section.

Access to row 3

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then

tip the seat forward.

► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the

rear until the feet lock into place..

It is not necessary to fold the backrest
(table position) to tip the bench seat for

access to row 3.

Folding the backrest to the

table position

► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the

backrest.

► From the front, raise the handle to release

the backrest.

► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.

► To return the backrest to its normal position,

raise the handle and pull the backrest up.

Do not leave objects (such as a bag or
toys) on the cushion when folding the

backrest.

Tilting

► If your vehicle has the facility, place the

backrest in the table position.

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then

tip the seat forward.

► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the

rear until the feet lock into place..

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Removing

► If the vehicle is so equipped, place the

backrest in the table position.

► Tip the bench seat.

► Release the front feet using the handles.

► Disengage the bench seat from its

anchorages.

► Remove the bench seat.

Refitting

► Check that there is no object obstructing the

anchorages and preventing the feet locking into
place.

► Engage the front feet in the anchorages on

the floor (as shown above).

► Lock the front feet using the handles.

► Tip the bench seat backwards until the rear

feet lock into place.

Be careful of passengers' feet when
tipping.

► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control

and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the
handle).

Check that the seat has correctly locked

on the floor when returned to the seating

position.

Fixed rear seat and bench
seat

Combi

,

Business

The different equipment and settings described

hereafter vary according to the version and the

configuration of your vehicle.

The seat has a backrest that may be fixed or

foldable (table position).
The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that

may be fixed or foldable (table position).

For more information on the

Seat belts

,

refer to the corresponding section.

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Access to row 3

(example for an individual seat)

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then

tip the seat forward.

► To return the seat to the normal position, tip

the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in
their anchorages.

It is not necessary to fold the backrest
(table position) to tip the bench seat and

so access row 3.

Folding the backrest into

the table position

► Place the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the lever to release the

backrest.

► From the front, raise the lever to release the

backrest.

► Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.

► To return the backrest to the normal position,

raise the lever and pull the backrest up (from the
rear, lower the lever).

Do not leave objects (such as a bag or
toys) on the seat cushion when folding

the backrest.

Tilting

(example of an individual seat)

► If your vehicle has the facility, place the

backrest in the table position.

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then

tip the seat forward.

► To return the seat to the normal position,

unfold the seat backwards until the rear feet
engage in their anchorages.

Removing

(example of an individual seat)

► Tip the seat.

► Release the front feet using the handles.

► Disengage the seat from its anchorages.

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► Remove the seat through the side door for

row 2 or from the rear for row 3.

Refitting

(example of an individual seat)

► Check that there is no object obstructing the

anchorage points and preventing the feet locking
correctly into place.

► Engage the front feet in the anchorage points

on the floor (as shown above).

► Lock the front feet using the levers.

► Tilt the seat towards the rear until the rear

feet lock into place.
Be careful of passengers' feet during the
manoeuvre.

► If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control and

raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the
lever).

Check that the seat has correctly
engaged in its anchorage points on the

floor when returned to the sitting position.

Rear seat and bench seat
on rails

Feel

,

Shine

,

Business Lounge

The different equipment and settings described

hereafter vary according to the version and the

configuration of your vehicle.

The individual seat is always on the right and the
bench seat on the left (facing forward).
The seat has an independent backrest and the
bench seat has two independent backrests.

For more information on the

Seat belts

,

refer to the corresponding section.

Adjusting the angle of the

backrest

The reclining backrest can be adjusted to several
positions.

► To recline the backrest, pull the control

upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).

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► Release the control when the desired position

is reached.

Moving forward or backward

(example for an individual seat)

Two controls are provided for moving the seat
forward and backward:

► From the rear, pull the strap without going

beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.

► From the front, raise the control and slide the

seat forward or backward.

Moving the seat along the

full length of the rail

► Slide the seat by pulling on the front control

or rear strap.

Folding the backrest to the

table position

(example for an individual seat)

► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the

backrest.

► From the front, raise the handle to release

the backrest.

► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.

Do not leave objects (such as a bag or
toys) on the cushion when folding the

backrest.

Removing

(example of an individual seat)

► Move the seat forward for access to the

strap.

► Fold the backrest to the table position

► From the rear, pull the strap fully to release

the anchorages and tip the seat forwards to
place it in the vertical position.

► Remove the seat through the side door for

row 2 or through the rear for row 3.

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Refitting

Before refitting the seat or bench seat in

the vehicle, pull the strap fully to ensure

that the latching mechanism has engaged.

Do not use the strap to lift the seat or
bench seat.

(example of an individual seat)

► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

► Place the front part of the guides on the rails.

► Tip the seat to align the rear of the guides in

the rails.

► Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it

engages in the notches.

► Raise the backrest.

Check that the seat has correctly locked

on the floor when returned to the seating

position.

Individual rear seat(s) on
rails

Shine

,

Business Lounge

The different equipment and settings described

hereafter vary according to the version and the

configuration of your vehicle.

The individual seat is fitted with a three-point

inertia reel seat belt.
It can be placed facing

forwards

or facing

rearwards

.

If there is an individual seat facing
rearwards in row 2, ensure that the seat

in row 1 (driver or passenger) is not set too
far back, in order to avoid contact between
the two seats.

This could cause significant wear of the parts

which are in contact.

For more information on the

Seat belts

,

refer to the corresponding section.

Armrest(s)

The armrest has notches.

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► Pull the armrest fully up.

► Lower it fully.

► Raise the armrest to the desired notched

position.

Adjusting the angle of the

backrest

The backrest can be adjusted to several
positions.

► To recline the backrest, pull the control

upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).

► Release the control when the desired position

is reached.

Moving forward or backward

Two controls are provided for moving the seat
forward and backward:

► From the rear, pull the strap without going

beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.

► From the front, raise the control and slide the

seat forward or backward.

Folding the backrest to the

table position

Ensure that nothing (examples: bag,
case, toy, folding and sliding table) is

interfering with the operation to fold the
backrest.

► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the

backrest.

► From the front, raise the handle to release

the backrest.

► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.

Removing

► Move the seat forwards for access to the

strap.

► Fold the backrest to the table position.

► From the rear, pull the strap beyond the point

of resistance to release the anchorages and

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tip the seat forwards to place it in the vertical
position.

► Remove the seat through the side door for

row 2 or through the rear for row 3.

Changing the direction of

the seat

When the seat is removed, your can rotate it by
180°.

Refitting

Before refitting the seat in the vehicle,

pull the strap fully to ensure that the

latching mechanism has engaged.

Do not use the strap to lift the seat.

► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

► Fit the front part on the rails.

► Tip the seat to align the rear of the guides in

the rails.

► Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it

engages in the notches.

► Raise the backrest.

Check that the seat has correctly locked

on the floor when returned to the seating

position.

Fixed crew cab

The crew cab is made up of a fixed bench seat,

seat belts, storage compartments (depending
on equipment) and side windows. It is separated
from the

loading area

by a high-strength

partition.

Rear bench seat

This ergonomic bench seat has three seats.

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The two outer seats are fitted with ISOFIX

mountings.

For more information on the

ISOFIX

mountings

, refer to the corresponding

section.

Storage compartment

If applicable, a storage compartment is available
at the front, underneath the bench seat.

Under seat cushion storage

wells

If the vehicle is so equipped, they are located
underneath the centre and outer left-hand seats.
To gain access to it from the cab, tip the required
seat forwards.

Depending on the country of sale, the wells can
be dismantled and removed through the rear so
that bulky objects can be stowed underneath the
bench seat.

Do not attach anything to the cab fixing

structure.

Do not exceed the number of passengers

indicated on the registration certificate.

In the rear, the

loading area

is intended for

carrying goods only.
You are advised to place the goods or heavy
objects as far forwards as possible in the

loading area

(towards the cab) and secure

them by means of straps using the stowing

rings on the floor.

The rear seat belt frames are not designed to
secure the load being carried.

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Folding crew cab

The crew cab has a folding bench seat, seat
belts and side windows. It is separated from
the

loading area

by the bench seat by a high-

strength grille.

Folded position

► With just one hand, pull one of the straps

A

upwards to fold the bench seat.

► Using handle

B

, guide the movement of the

bench seat until it locks in the folded position.

Bench seat position

► To put the bench seat back in place, pull the

strap

C

to unlock the bench seat, then release

the strap.

► Then, using only the handle

B

, guide the

descent of the backrest to tip the assembly until
it locks in the bench seat position.

Never put your hand underneath the
bench seat to guide it downwards, as you

could get your fingers trapped.

Ensure there are no objects or feet beneath
the bench seat or obstructing the anchorage
system, preventing the assembly from being
correctly locked.

Do not attach anything to the cab fixing

structure.

Do not exceed the number of passengers

indicated on the registration certificate.

In the rear, the load space is intended for
carrying goods only.
It is recommended to place goods or heavy
objects as far forwards as possible in the load
space (towards the cab) and secure them by
means of straps using the stowing rings on

the floor.

The rear seat belt frames are not designed to
secure the load being carried.

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Interior fittings

Mats

Fitting

When fitting it on the driver's side, only use the

mountings present on the carpet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.

Removing/refitting

► To remove it on the driver's side, move

the seat as far back as possible and give the
fasteners a quarter turn.

► To refit it, position the mat and replace the

fasteners, giving them a quarter turn.

► Check that the mat is secured correctly.

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 fit 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 approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.

In row 2 and row 3

Use the Velcro straps to attach the transverse
mat in row 2 with the longitudinal mats in rows
2 and 3.

Glove box

It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation
switch and can hold a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.

Never drive with the glove box (if
equipped) open when a passenger is

sitting at the front. It may cause injury during
sharp deceleration.

Storage compartment

This can hold a bottle of water, the vehicle's
documentation, etc.

► To open the storage compartment, press the

left-hand end of the control and guide the lid to
its open position notch.
If your vehicle is so equipped, it is lit when the lid
is opened.

When driving

, keep the storage

compartment closed. Otherwise, there is

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