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fig. 46F0N0134m
Do not start the engine
when towing the vehicle.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”). When
towing, remember that without the
help of the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the vehicle does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When tow-
ing the vehicle, you must comply with
the specific traffic regulations regard-
ing the tow ring and how to tow on the
road.
WARNING
fig. 47F0N0135m
fig. 48F0N0136m
Front ring is housed in the tool compart-
ment under the front passenger’s seat.
To use it proceed as follows:
❒Open lid Aand remove it as shown in
fig. 46;
❒turn the knob Bcounterclockwise and
remove it fig. 46 to extract the com-
partment fig. 47;
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Make sure that the highly
corrosive brake fluid does not
drip onto the paintwork; if it
does, wash it off immediate-
ly with water.
Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event
of accidental contact, wash the parts
involved immediately with neutral
soap and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor immediately
if the fluid is swallowed.
WARNING
The symbol πon the con-
tainer indicates synthetic
brake fluid, distinguishing it from the
mineral kind. Using mineral fluids ir-
reversibly damages the special brak-
ing system rubber seals.
WARNING
POWER STEERING
FLUID fig. 10
Check whether the fluid level in the tank
is at max. level. This operation should be
carried out with the vehicle on level
ground, engine not running and cold.
Check whether the fluid level is at MAX
mark on the dipstick integral with the tank
cap (for cold check use the level shown
on the 20 °C side on the dipstick).If the fluid level in the reservoir is below
the specified level, top up with one of the
products specified in table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” in section “Technical Specifica-
tions”, proceed as follows:
❒Start the engine and wait until the flu-
id level in the reservoir has stabilized.
❒With the engine started, turn repeat-
edly the steering wheel fully right-
wards and leftwards.
❒Top up until reaching the MAXmark
then refit the cap.
fig. 10F0N0109m
Do not allow the power
steering fluid to touch the
hot parts of the engine: it is inflam-
mable.
WARNING
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Fabric upholstery of your Fiat
Ducato is purpose-made to
withstand common wear re-
sulting from normal use of the
vehicle. It is however absolutely neces-
sary to prevent hard and/or prolonged
scratching/scraping caused by clothing
accessories like metallic buckles, studs,
“Velcro” fixings, etc. that stressing lo-
cally the fabric could break yarns and
damage the upholstery as a conse-
quence.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.Never use flammable prod-
ucts like oil ether or rectified
petrol for cleaning vehicle interiors.
Electrostatic discharges generated by
rubbing during cleaning operations
could cause fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the vehicle: they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never be ex-
posed to a temperature above 50° C.
The temperature inside the vehicle
exposed to the sun may go well be-
yond that figure.
WARNING
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to water dripping off
shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause
oxidisation of the sheet metal.STEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based prod-
ucts.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with spe-
cial glass products, some drops fall on the
leather covering of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob remove them immediately and
then clean with water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering.
For routine cleaning of interior plastic parts
use a soft cloth moistened with water and
neutral soap. Remove grease or persisting
stains using appropriate solvent-free prod-
ucts designed to preserve appearance and
colour of plastic components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................... 194
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 196
ENGINE .................................................................................... 198
FUEL FEED .............................................................................. 199
TRANSMISSION .................................................................... 199
BRAKES ..................................................................................... 200
SUSPENSIONS......................................................................... 200
STEERING ................................................................................. 200
WHEELS .................................................................................... 201
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................... 205
PERFORMANCE ..................................................................... 211
WEIGHTS ................................................................................. 212
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 224
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................... 225
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................ 227
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................... 228
T T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L
S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S
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SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear
BRAKES
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
Mc Pherson independent wheels
rigid tubular axle type; lengthways single blade controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakesdisc self-ventilating disc
rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
STEERING
Short Medium Medium long Long wheelbase wheelbase wheelbase wheelbase
Type
Minimum
steering cycle m 11.06 12.46 13.54 14.28
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-80
that passes API GL-4 specifications
Molibdenum disulphide, lithium soap based grease.
NL.GI. 2 consistency
Lithium soap based grease.
NL.GI. 0 consistency
Poly-urea oil synthetic-based grease suitable for
high temperatures.
NL.GI. 2 consistency
Lubricant for power steering and automatic
transmissions that passes ATF DEXRON III specifications
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based
on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action
for Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-II
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TUTELA CAR
EXPERYA
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA
MRM ZERO
TUTELA STAR 325
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP (*)
DIESEL MIX
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Mechanical gearbox
and differential
CV joints on
wheel side
CV joints on
differential side
CV joints on
differential side
Hydraulic power
steering
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits,
proportion: 50% wa-
ter and 50%
PARAFLU UP
To be mixed with
diesel fuel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/wiper systems Lubricants
and greases
for transmission Use Fluid and lubricant quality specifications Genuine flluids Applications
for correct vehicle operation and lubricants
Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiators
Additive for
diesel fuel
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
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Tyre pressure ....................................... 204
Tyres
– changing ........................................... 141
– snow tyres ...................................... 125
– standard ........................................... 203
– understanding tyre marking......... 201
Using the manual gearbox ............... 119
Vehicle inactivity.................................. 126
Vehicle maintenance ............................ 171
– heavy-duty ........................................ 177
– routine maintenance...................... 177
– scheduled service .......................... 172
– Service Schedule .................. 173-175
Ventilation ............................................. 42
Warning lights and messages........... 127
Weights ................................................. 212
Wheel geometry................................... 201
Wheel replacement ............................ 141
Wheels
– changing ........................................... 141
Window washing .................................. 61
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 191Windscreen washer
– control ............................................. 61
– fluid level ......................................... 182
Windscreen wipers
– blades ............................................... 189
– control ............................................. 61
– nozzles ............................................. 189
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid level ............. 182
Writing/reading desk ........................... 72 Sound system ....................................... 92
Starting the engine ............................... 116
– bump starting ................................. 141
– diesel engines ................................. 116
– emergency start-up ...................... 140
– ignition switch ................................ 13
– jump starting .................................. 140
– stopping the engine ...................... 117
– warming up the engine ................ 117
Steering column lock .......................... 13
Steering wheel adjustment ................ 39
Storing the vehicle .............................. 126
Sun visors .............................................. 72
Supplementary heater ......................... 51
Suspensions ........................................... 200
Symbols .................................................. 6
Technical specifications ..................... 193
Third brake light .................................. 156
Top speeds ............................................ 211
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation .................... 122
Towing the vehicle .............................. 168
Transmission ........................................ 199