2005 FIAT DUCATO 244 Tail light

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WELCOME ABOARD
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on choosing a Ducato. A light commercial vehicle designed to
ensure large load capacity with first class safety and reliability, able to offer great driving comfort and be a real friend
to the environment. The functionality of its every detail, its versatility, engine performance, wealth of equipment
and options, safety systems and totally recyclable components contribute to making Ducato the only light com-
mercial vehicle of its kind.
You will see this for yourself when you sit in your Ducato and take to the road.
And you will realise it later when you discover that thanks to its terrific qualities you have everything you need
to hand, even when you are driving under the worst conditions.
Before you set off, however, you should read this booklet carefully. It is an indispensable guide to all your Duca-
to’s features and will give you first-class advice for high quality driving. Above all, it will be able to provide you
with valuable tips for your own safety, the vehicle’s well-being and about how to protect the environment.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the Services that Fiat offers its Customers:
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
• the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Enjoy your read, happy driving and let your work become a real pleasure.
In this Owner Handbook you will find all the versions and contents (optional included)
of Fiat Ducato. Take into account only the information regarding the equipment
and version you have purchased.

41GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CRUISE CONTROL
(green)
When the cruise control is
on (ON button pressed).
GLOW PLUGS
(amber)
(diesel versions)
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR. The light will go out when the
glow plugs reach the prescribed tem-
perature.
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(flashing) (green)
When the direction indicator stalk is
operated.OUTSIDE LIGHTS
(green)
When the side/taillights and
dipped beam headlights are switched on.
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When the main beam
headlights are switched on.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
When the rear fog lights
are switched on.
4ÜWarning light >alone,
with the engine running,
normally indicates a fault in the
ABS system only. In this case, the
braking system is still efficient,
though without the anti-locking de-
vice. Under these conditions, per-
formance of the EBD system may
be reduced. In this case too, you are
advised to go immediately to the
nearest Fiat Dealership, driving in
such a way to avoid sharp braking
to have the system checked over.
WARNING

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
F0D0013m
fig. 92
F0D0014m
fig. 93
F0D0015m

104GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe airtight seal of
the cap may lead to a slight increase of
pressure in the tank. A hissing sound
when the cap is removed is therefore
quite normal.
After refuelling, screw the cap until
hearing one or more clicks, turn the
key and then remove it.. close the lid.
IMPORTANTMoreover, before
starting the engine, for the sake of
safety, check whether the refuelling
gun is properly hung onto the fuel
pump.If required, replace the
fuel cap with another gen-
uine cap to avoid affecting
the efficiency of the fuel vapour
recovery system.
fig. 153
F0D0140m
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Protection of the environment has
been the guiding principle in the design
of the Fiat Ducato right from the start.
The result is the use of materials and
creation of devices that can reduce or
considerably curtail harmful influences
on the environment.
The devices for curtailing petrol en-
gine emissions are:
– a three-way catalytic converter;
– a lambda sensor;
– a fuel evaporation system.
The devices for curtailing diesel en-
gine emissions are:
– an oxidising catalytic converter;
– an exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.) (for certain versions).
Consequently, the Fiat Ducato is
ready to travel well ahead of the most
stringent international pollution control
standards.
Keep naked flames or light-
ed cigarettes away from
the fuel filler hole as there is a dan-
ger of fire. Do not bend too close to
the hole either so as not to breathe
in harmful vapours.
WARNING

109GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
To release the handbrake:
1)slightly lift the handbrake and press
release button A-fig. 1;
2)keep the button pressed and low-
er the lever. Warning light xwill go
out;
3)press the brake pedal when car-
rying out this operation to prevent the
vehicle moving accidentally.
IMPORTANTPull the handbrake
lever only when the vehicle is at a
standstill, or when the vehicle is run-
ning, but however only in case of a fail-
ure of the hydraulic system.
Should the handbrake be exception-
ally used when the vehicle is running, it
is suggested to keep a moderate trac-
tion to avoid causing the rear axle
block, entailing vehicle side skidding.USING THE
MANUAL GEARBOX
Press the clutch fully before shifting
the gear stick into one of the positions
shown in the diagram fig. 2(the dia-
gram is also on the gear lever knob).
To engage reverse, lift the sliding ring
Aunder the knob and shift the lever
to the left and forth.IMPORTANTOnly engage the re-
verse gear when the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary.
With the engine running, before en-
gaging reverse, wait for at least 2 sec-
onds with the clutch pedal pressed to
avoid damaging the gears and grating.
fig. 2
F0D0057m
You must press the clutch
fully down to change gear
properly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the ped-
als. Make sure that mats are lying
flat and do not get in the way of
pedals.
WARNING

142IN AN EMERGENCY
Bulbs
Main beam headlights
Dipped beam headlights
Front side lights
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Brake lights
Third brake light
Reversing light
Rear fog light/taillights
Front ceiling light
Rear ceiling light
Number plate lightW
60/55 W
60/55 W
5 W
21 W
5 W
21 W
21 W
21 W
21 W
21 W
10 W
15 W
5 W Type
H4
H4
R5W
P21W
W5W
PY21W
P21W
P21W
P21W
P21/4W
CW10
CW15
CW5
Figure
D
D
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
B
fig. 8
F0D0090m
TYPES OF BULBS fig. 8
Several types of bulbs are installed in
the vehicle:
A. Glass bulbs
Snapped into position. Pull to remove.
B. Bayonet connection bulbs
Remove from the bulb holder by
pressing the bulb and rotating it anti-
clockwise.
C. Cylindrical bulbs
Remove by pulling away from termi-
nals.
D. Halogen bulbs
To remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.

145IN AN EMERGENCY
REAR LIGHT CLUSTER
To replace a bulb proceed as follows:
1)loosen the two screws A-fig. 20
with a screwdriver
2)remove the light cluster Band dis-
connect connector C
3)loosen the two screws D-fig. 21
and remove the light cluster:
E- stop light bulb;
F- bulb for reversing light
G - bulb (amber) for direction indi-
cators
H- twin-light bulb for rear fog light
and taillight
fig. 20
F0D0073m
FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the halogen bulb proceed
as follows:
1) remove the headlight as described
previously;
2)release the retaining clips A-
fig. 15 and remove the cover B;
3)remove the bulb holder D-fig. 16;
4)remove the bulb F-fig. 17push-
ing it slightly and turning it anticlock-
wise at the same time;
5)after replacing the bulb refit the
bulb holder and the cover B-fig. 15.SIDE DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the bulb proceed as fol-
lows:
1)Press the lens in the direction
shown fig. 18
2)remove the bulb holder A-fig. 19
turning it slightly and replace the bulb
B.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
To replace these bulbs contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
fig. 18
F0D0137m
fig. 19
F0D0138m

146IN AN EMERGENCY
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT fig. 23
To replace the bulb, proceed as fol-
lows:
1)loosen the two nuts A-fig. 24set
inside the vehicle near the rear ceil-
ing light; 4)remove bulbs pushing them slight-
ly and turning them anti-clockwise.
5) replace the bulb, refit the bulb
holder in the light cluster, reconnect
connector Cand refit it all fastening
the screws without forcing them.For truck and chassis cab versions:
Unscrew the four screws H-fig. 22
and replace the following bulbs:
I- bulb for reversing light
- bulb for rear fog light
L- bulbs for taillight (2)
M- bulb for brake light
N- bulb for direction indicators.
fig. 21
F0D0072m
fig. 22
F0D0109m
fig. 23
F0D0156m
fig. 24
F0D0157m