2005 FIAT DUCATO 244 instruction

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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever to neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor
without touching the accelerator; then:
automatic gearbox:for operation and use, strictly follow instructions and warnings contained at paragraph
“Automatic gearbox” in section “Getting the best out of your vehicle”.
petrol engines:turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
diesel engines:turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the instrument panel warning light mand Y
to go out; then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the vehicle over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
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The signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the handbook where, more than
anywhere else, you should stop for a minute and read carefully.
As you can see, each sign has a different symbol to make it immediately and easy to identify the subjects in the
different areas:
THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY
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Personal safety.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions can place dri-
ver, passengers or others in serious
danger. Environmental protection.
This shows you the correct proce-
dures to follow to ensure that the ve-
hicle does not harm the environment. Vehicle well-being.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions will result in
the risk of serious damage to the ve-
hicle and may invalidate the warranty
as well.

10GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe remote control
system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside
the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM ra-
dio systems, etc.) that could cause re-
mote control malfunctioning.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
In the respect of the legislation in
force in each country in the matter of
radio-frequency devices, please note
that:
– the market-specific homologation
numbers are listed in paragraph “Ra-
dio-frequency remote control” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”.
– the homologation number is print-
ed on the component for markets
where this is required.
fig. 6
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To insert the metal insert in the key
grip, keep the button Epressed and
turn the insert in the direction shown
by the arrow until hearing the click as
it locks into place. Then release the
button E.
For instructions on ordering addi-
tional remote controls or replacing
the batteries, refer to the relevant
paragraphs in the following pages. Re-
fer to “Radio-frequency remote con-
trol” in section “Technical Specifica-
tions” for the relevant ministerial ho-
mologation.
When pressing the button
E, take care to prevent the
metal insert from causing harm or
damage when it comes out. The
button E should only be pressed
when the key is away from the
body, in particular from the eyes,
and from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g.: clothes). Make sure the key
can never be touched by others, es-
pecially children, who may inad-
vertently press the button E.
WARNING

20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 18
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The webbing must not be
twisted. The upper section
must pass across the shoulder and
chest diagonally. The lower section
must fit closely across the passen-
ger’s hips and not the abdomen (fig.
18). Do not use clips, fasteners, etc.
to prevent the belt adhering to the
passenger’s body.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any in-
terventions should be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNINGGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
The driver is responsible for re-
specting and enforcing the local rules
and laws regarding the use of seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten
seat belts, in front and rear seats!
Travelling without seat belts in-
creases the risk of severe and fatal
injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING

24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehi-
cle seat belts, as shown infig. 22and
in turn it must restrain the child with
its own belts.GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushionfig. 23. The vehi-
cle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
fig. 22
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fig. 23
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The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
Seats exist which are suit-
able for covering weight
groups 0 and 1 with a rear connec-
tion to the vehicle belts and their
own belts to restrain the child. Due
to their size, they can be dangerous
if installed incorrectly fastened to
the vehicle belts with a cushion.
Carefully follow the instructions for
installation provided with the seat.
WARNING

27GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTFor foreign markets
(Italy excluded), the cabs of vehicles
for carrying goods are suitable for fit-
ting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to Eu-
ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the tab-
ulated groups.
IMPORTANTFor Italian market
only (foreign countries excluded), the
cabs of vehicle for carrying passengers
(combi and panorama), are suitable for
fitting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to Eu-
ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the tab-
ulated groups.
Below is a summary of the rules
of safety to be followed for car-
rying children:
1) The recommended position for
installing child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the case
of a crash;2) In vehicles fitted with passenger
airbag, neverplace child’s restraint
systems on the front seat.
3) If the passenger’s airbag is deac-
tivated always check the warning light
Fon the instrument panel to make
sure that it has actually been deacti-
vated.
4) Attain to the instructions for fas-
tening the specific child restraint sys-
tem which you are using. These in-
structions must be provided by the
manufacturer. Keep the child restraint
system installation instructions with
the vehicle documents and with this
Handbook. Never use a child restraint
system without installation instruc-
tions.
5) Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the webbing.
6) Only one child is to be strapped
to each retaining system.
7) Always check the seat belts do
not fit around the child’s throat.8) While travelling, do not let the
child sit incorrectly or release the
belts.
9)Passengers should never carry
children on their laps. No-one, how-
ever strong they are, can hold a child
in the event of a crash.
10) Replace the child restraint sys-
tem after an accident.
With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing back-
wards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious in-
juries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper re-
straint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
WARNING

Lift lever A-fig. 62upwards to tilt
the seat back partly forward (fig. 63).
Then remove the head restraints,
take tongue B-fig. 64(behind the seat
back), pull the backrest slightly back-
wards and tilt it completely pushing it
forwards.
fig. 63
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fig. 64
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fig. 62
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Tilting the bench seat (versions
with new coupling system,
where provided) (third row)
WARNINGWhen travelling make
sure the bench seat back is properly
secured.
fig. 65
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Never seat in the 3rd row
with the 2nd row bench
seat tilted (see fig. 67). Never place
objects on the 2nd row bench seat
backrest tilted since in case of col-
lision or sharp braking they could be
projected against passengers and
cause serious injuries. For further in-
formation see the instructions spec-
ified on the label set under the
bench backrest (fig. 65).
WARNING

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IMPORTANTTo recall other pre-
set times, press button 6within 10
seconds.
– press button 5or 7to select the
starting time required within 10 sec-
onds.
IMPORTANTStarting time disap-
pears and the number 3(correspond-
ing to the selected preset time) ap-
pears on the display to confirm the
starting time has been entered.
Deleting a programmed
starting time fig. 89
To delete the programmed starting
time, press button 6briefly: the dis-
play light will go off and number 3cor-
responding to the selected preset
time will disappear.Recalling a pre-set time fig. 90
Press the button 6repeatedly until
the required preset starting time ap-
pears on the display (number 3). After
10 seconds, the time will disappear,
number 3and the display will light up
thus confirming starting time has been
entered.
IMPORTANTTo change or delete
pre-set times, follow the instructions
in the paragraphs above.Turning the heater off
According to the operation mode
(automatic or manual), the heater can
be turned off:
–automatically,after the preset
period of time (60 minutes when the
display light is red);
– manuallyby pressing the “heat
now” button on the timer.
In each case, the heater warning light,
the display and the passenger com-
partment fan will be turned off and the
heater flame will be blown out.
The coolant circulation pump will
run for approximately two minutes af-
ter the heater has been turned off to
dispose of as much heat as possible.
During this phase the heater can, how-
ever, be turned on.
fig. 90
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