2005 FIAT DUCATO 244 key

65GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
The left-hand stalk operates most of
the external lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR. The instrument panel and
the heating/ventilation (or climate con-
trol system) controls and the cigar
lighter ring will come on with the ex-
ternal lights.Side/taillights fig. 91
Turn the ring from åto 6to switch
the lights on. Instrument panel warn-
ing light 3will come on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 92
Turn the ring from 6to 2.
IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will automatically be
switched off when the main beam
headlights are switched on if the front
fog lights are on.Main beam headlights fig. 93
Push the stalk from position 2to-
wards the dashboard to switch the
headlights on.
Instrument panel warning light 1
will come on.
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to switch the lights off.
IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will be automatically
switched off when the main beam
headlights are on and the front fog
lights are switched on.
fig. 91
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fig. 92
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fig. 93
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Flashing the headlights fig. 94
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (temporary position) to flash
the lights.Direction indicators fig. 95
Move the stalk as follows:
upwards - to turn the right-hand in-
dicators on
downwards - to turn the left-hand in-
dicators on.
Instrument panel warning light RE
will flash.
The direction indicators will auto-
matically be switched off when the ve-
hicle is straightened out.
If you wish to signal a lane change
where only a slight movement of the
steering wheel is required, move the
stalk up or down without pushing it far
enough to make it click. The stalk will
return to the neutral position as soon
as it is released.RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wiper/washer
fig. 96
The device will only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
Positions
0- windscreen wiper off;
1- flick wipe;
2- slow continuous wipe;
3- fast continuous wipe;
4- temporary: when released the
stalk returns to position 0and auto-
matically switches the windscreen
wiper off.
fig. 94
F0D0016m
fig. 95
F0D0017m
fig. 96
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69GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTROLS fig. 100
The cruise control is controlled by
a set of controls located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1) ONdevice on
2) OFFdevice off
3) RESto reset the memorised
speed
4) +to store and to keep the vehicle
speed or to increase the speed memo-
rised
5) – to lower the speed memorised.
IMPORTANTPressing button
OFFor turning the key to STOP,
the memorised speed is cancelled and
the system disengaged.IMPORTANTIn the case of need
(when overtaking for instance) accel-
eration is possible simply pressing the
accelerator pedal; later, releasing the
accelerator pedal, the vehicle will re-
turn to the speed memorised previ-
ously.
To reset the memorised speed
If the device has been disengaged for
example pressing the brake or clutch
pedal, the memorised speed can be re-
set as follows:
– accelerate gradually until reaching
a speed approaching the one memo-
rised;
– engage the gear selected at the
time of speed memorising (4
thor 5th
speed);
– press button RES. To memorise the speed
Press button ONand take the ve-
hicle to the required speed normally.
Press button +for at least three sec-
onds, then release it. The vehicle
speed is memorised and it is therefore
possible to release the accelerator
pedal.
The vehicle will carry on its ride at
the constant memorised speed until
one of the following condition occurs:
– pressing the brake pedal;
– pressing the clutch pedal;
– inadvertently moving the automat-
ic gearbox selector to N.
fig. 100
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72GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 104
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fig. 105
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All direction indicators will flash and
the instrument panel warning lights r
and ycome on when the button is
pressed regardless of the ignition key
position.FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
This a safety cut-off switch located in
the engine compartment on the dash-
board bulkhead fig. 105which comes
into operation in the case of an acci-
dent to block the supply of fuel there-
by stopping the engine.
D- Rear fog lights on/off.
E- ASR system (Antislip Regulation)
on/off.LEFT-HAND BUTTON
PANEL
Button panel in fig. 104is used on
Minibus, Ambulance and 4WD ver-
sions for adding special optional equip-
ment.
The use of hazard lights is
governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.
WARNING
If, after an accident, you
can smell petrol or see that
the fuel feed system is leaking, to
avoid the risk of fire, do not reset
the switch.
WARNING

73GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Inspect the vehicle carefully to make
sure there is no fuel leak in the en-
gine compartment, under the vehicle
or near the fuel tank.
If you cannot see any fuel leaks and
the vehicle is in a fit state to continue
its journey, press button A-fig. 105
to reactivate the fuel supply system, as
illustrated.
Remember to turn the ignition key
to STOPto prevent running the bat-
tery down.INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT/
ODDMENT TRAY
The right-hand side of the dashboard
is fitted with oddment trays of differ-
ent sizefig. 108designed to contain
documents, papers or small objects.
According to versions, the glove
compartment lid can be fitted with a
lock openable with the vehicle key.
fig. 108
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fig. 106
F0D0652m
fig. 107
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BATTERY CUT OUT
Vehicle is equipped with a battery cut
out, fitted into the control unit (CBA)
located over the battery positive pole,
operating in concurrence with inertial
switch intervention and providing to
cut out starter motor power supply.
If the vehicle can restart after the ac-
cident, the battery cut out button, yel-
low colour, must be on to allow start-
ing.
To connect battery cut out again,
with ignition key off, remove cover B-
fig. 106 and push the yellow button
C-fig. 107 on the positive pole of the
battery.

75GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
When tilted, the box cover becomes
a writing/reading desk with a clip to
hold sheets/papers, similar to that
shown in fig. 112.
Refrigerator version (food box)
In the refrigerator version, the box
has an internal space of about 12 litres
capacity that can contain 2 one and a
half litre bottles. In this version the
box is insulated and it is fitted with an
electric device to warm up or cool the
box interior as required.
This box can be used as food con-
tainer. Food shall be suitably packed
to avoid direct contact with the inner
walls of the box.
When used for cooling, a tempera-
ture difference of approx. 18 °C can
be achieved between the temperature
inside the box and that of the passen-
ger compartment after a certain time
of operation (with insulated cover and
plug closed). The lowest possible tem-
perature that can be reached in any
case is not lower than 8 -10 °C.To prevent the risk of running the bat-
tery down, the system is connected via
the ignition key; as a result the box will
only work when the engine is running.
You should remove perishables from
the box if you leave the vehicle parked
for longer than two hours.
For proper operation it is necessary
that ventilation grids (outside the box
and on one of the inside walls) should
not be clogged.
Turn the switch to:
1= to warm (red led on);
2= to cool (green led on).
fig. 113
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OBJECT HOLDER/
FOOD BOX
A special (optional) box can be found
in the cab between the driver’s seat
and the passenger’s single seat, avail-
able in two models: object box or
food box fig. 113.
Object holder version
In the object holder version, the box
has an internal space of about 12 litres
capacity suitable to contain a medium
size portable PC. On the outside it has
a document holder pocket, a bottle
holder (for one and a half litre plastic
bottles) and a can or glass holder slot.

76GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTWith the engine off
and the ignition key at MAR, pro-
longed use (e.g.: for more than an
hour) of accessories with high current
intake could deploy the battery, even
preventing the engine from starting. CURRENT SOCKET
The vehicle is fitted with current
socket A-fig. 114on the dashboard
(beside the central oddment tray) and
current socket B(only on vans) on
rear door right post.
Panorama versions have the current
socket located near the door post op-
posite to the side sliding door (C-
fig. 115).
Current sockets are both powered
when the ignition key is at MAR.
fig. 116
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Do not use the sockets
for accessories with pow-
er over the max. specified
one.
fig. 114
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Correct functioning is only ensured
if the accessories are fitted with a ho-
mologated plug, as installed on all Lin-
eaccessori Fiat components.
SPECIAL VEHICLE SETUP
SOCKET
Under the foot board there is a spe-
cial connector (fig. 116) that can be
used by those companies that modify
vehicles to connect an additional bat-
tery for specific equipment such as am-
bulances, mobile offices, etc. Do not use current sockets for ac-
cessories with power over 180 W
(max. intake 15 A).
fig. 115
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79GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not use abrasive detergents or
solvents to clean the device. To clean
its external surface, use a wet cloth or
special products for cleaning synthet-
ic materials.
The multimeter is installed and
sealed with lead by authorised per-
sonnel: access to the device and rele-
vant power and recording cables is
forbidden.
The vehicle owner is responsible for
governing the instrument use. The in-
spection must be carried out at least
every two years and will include a test
to confirm correct operation.
After the inspection, check that the
plate is updated with specified data.DRIVER’S CAB DOORS
Opening by hand from
the outside
Turn the key to position 2-
fig. 121and pull the door handle in the
direction of the arrow.DOORS
Make sure it is safe to open
a door before doing so.
WARNING
Locking by hand from the
outside
Turn the key to position 1-fig. 121.
Opening by hand from
the inside
Lift sill button A-fig. 122and pull the
door handle B.
Locking the door by hand
from the inside
Close the door and press sill button
A.
fig. 121
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fig. 122
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