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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