2006 FIAT DUCATO heating

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In cold weather, the supplementary heater
warms and circulates constant tempera-
ture fluid in the engine cooling system for
the time required to ensure optimal en-
gine ignition and passenger compartment
temperature conditions.
The heater can be started automatically
(programmed by means of the digital
timer) or manually by pressing the “heat
now” button on the timer.
When the heater is turned on (automat-
ically or manually), the electronic control
unit operates the fluid circulation pump
and safely ignites the burner according to
preset and controlled modes.
❒control unit connected to the
heater/ventilation unit for automatic
operation;
❒electronic control unit to check and
adjusted the integrated heater burner;
❒digital timer A-fig. 45to start the
heater manually or to program staring
time.The electronic control unit also controls
the circulation pump delivery in order to
reduce initial heating time. When the sys-
tem is operating, the control unit operates
the heater unit fan to the second speed.
Thermal power is adjusted automatically
by the control unit according to the en-
gine coolant temperature.
fig. 45F0N0150m

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IMPORTANT The heater is equipped with
a thermal switch which cuts off the heater
in the event of overheating caused by low
or leaking coolant. In this case, press the
program selection button to start the
heater again after repairing the cooling sys-
tem fault and/or topping up the fluid.
The heater can turn itself off after engine
ignition or if the flame goes out. In this
case, turn the heater off manually and at-
tempt to turn it back on again. If you can-
not turn the heater on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.Turning the heater on
To obtain max. performance from the
heater unit check that he heating/ventila-
tion unit knob is turned to “warm air”.
Digital timer fig. 46
1) Heater cycle warning light
2) Display light
3) Clock pre-set recall number
4) Clock button
5) Hour “forward” button
6) Program selection button
7) Hour “back” button
8) Heat now button
9) Display/adjust time warning light
fig. 46F0N0151m

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Programmed heating fig. 49
Heater ignition can be delayed from 1
minute to 24 hours. Three different times
can be programmed but only one will be
activated for each pre-warming cycle.
To program starting time:
❒press button 6: either symbol 10 or
the previously programmed time and
number 3 (corresponding to the pre-
set function recalled) will light up for
10 seconds; Setting the clock
❒Press button 4: display and warning
light 9-fig. 48will light up.
❒Within 10 seconds, press button 5or
7to select the correct time.
When the display is turned off, the cur-
rent time will be stored.
Keeping button 5or 7pressed will fast
forward or backward the clock.
Reading the clock fig. 48
To read the clock, press button 4: current
time will be displayed for approximately
10 seconds. Warning light 9will turn on. “Heat now” function fig. 47
To turn the heater on manually, press
timer button 8. The display and warning
light 1will stay on while the heater is in
use.
Programming the heater
Before programming the heater, set the
clock.
fig. 47F0N0152mfig. 48F0N0153mfig. 49F0N0154m

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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners.
These devices, in the event of a violent
front crash, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way they ensure that
the seat belt adheres perfectly to the
wearer before the restraining action be-
gins.
Pretensioner activation is indicated by
buckle withdrawal downwards; the seat
belt cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
allows controlled sag in such a way as to
dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in case of front crash.The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Preten-
sioner validity is indicated on the la-
bel in the glove compartment: the
pretensioners should be replaced at a
Fiat Dealership as this date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
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If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
Yremains
lit together with warning light
mturn
the key to STOPand then back to MAR;
if the warning lights remain on, try with
the other keys provided with the vehicle.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel
warning light
Ystays on glowing steadi-
ly, contact immediately Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
to MARwhen the engine is off.
The warning light
mwill
flash for 60 seconds at start-
up or during prolonged crank-
ing to indicate a fault in the
glow plug heating system. You can use
the vehicle as usual if the engine starts
but you should contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒do not drive at full performance for
the initial kilometres. Wait until the
coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
Remember that the servo-
brake and power steering are
not operational until the en-
gine has been started, there-
fore much effort than usual is required
on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Never bump start the engine
by pushing, towing or coast-
ing downhill as this could
cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic exhaust system and damage
it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to tur-
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IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
between –20 °C and +50 °C.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
The compressor shall not be
operated for more than 20
minutes. Risk of overheating!. Tyres
repaired with the quick tyre repair kit
shall be used temporarily only.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is
possible to repair tyres show-
ing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
Holes and damages on the
tyre side walls cannot be re-
paired. Do not use the quick tyre re-
pair kit if damaging is due to running
with flat tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possible in
case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove distortion
causing air loss). Do not remove for-
eign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
WARNINGIf the compressor stops due to excessive
overheating, wait a few minutes to allow
for compressor cooling, press the RESET
button set aside the compressor, then re-
activate the compressor.
fig. 11F0N0178m
Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERE
ABS pump (+battery) F01 40
Glow plug heating (+battery) F02 50
Ignition switch (+battery) F03 30
Webasto control unit (+battery) F04 20
Passenger’s compartment ventilation with Webasto (+battery) F05 20
Engine cooling fan high speed (+battery) F06 40/60
Engine cooling fan low speed (+battery) F07 40/50
Passenger’s compartment fan (+key) F08 40
Headlight washer pump F09 20
HornF10 15
E.i. system (secondary services) F11 15
Right main beam headlight F14 7.5
Left main beam headlight F15 7.5
E.i. system (+key) F16 7.5
E.i. system (primary services) F17 10
Engine control unit (+battery) F18 7.5
Conditioner compressor F19 7.5
Headlight washer pump F20 30

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WINDSCREEN
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they should
be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen
wipers on dry glass.
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the vehicle to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C since the mechanical prop-
erties of the wheels could be im-
paired.
WARNING