2006 FIAT DUCATO battery

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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEICHLE
MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER
Air cleaner replacement shall be carried
out at Fiat Dealership.
POLLEN FILTER
Pollen filter replacement shall be carried
out at Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery is located inside the passen-
ger’s compartment in front of the pedal
assy. Remove the protection cover to find
it.
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the bat-
tery checked/replaced.
CHECKING
THE CHARGE fig. 12
The battery charge may be checked
through the indicator Aset on the bat-
tery cover and acting according to the
colour the indicator shows.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
Do not press down the pow-
er steering with the engine
running for over 8 seconds,
noise and risk of damages will
result.
Power steering fluid con-
sumption is extremely low. If
the fluid level needs topping
up again after a short period
of time, have the system checked for
leakage at a Fiat Dealership.To check the battery charge, loosen the
two fastening screws and open the cov-
er. Then, close the cover accurately avoid-
ing pinching and short circuits.
Refer to the table below.

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MAINTENANCEIMPORTANTThe charge in the battery
should be checked at the start of winter
to limit the risk of electrolyte freezing.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the vehicle is used mainly for
short trips, or if it is fitted with accessories
that permanently absorb electricity even
with the ignition key removed, especially
in the case of after market accessories.
fig. 12F0N0110m
Bright whiteTop up electrolyte Contact FiatcolourDealership
Dark colourLow charge level Charge the battery
without green area (advisable to
in the centrecontact Fiat Dealership)
Dark colour Electrolyte level and No action
with green area charge sufficient
in the centre
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the vehicle.
If after buying the vehicle, you
want to install electric accessories
which require permanent electric sup-
ply (alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.)
contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle electric system is
capable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the vehicle is left inactive
for long periods at cold, re-
move the battery and store it in a
warm place to prevent freezing.
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CORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEICHLE
MAINTENANCE
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10° C). If the vehicle
is inactive for a long period of time, refer
to “Vehicle inactivity”, in section “Correct
use of the vehicle”. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors are closed properly. The ceiling
lights must be off;
❒turn the ceiling lights off. The vehicle
however, is provided with an auto-
matic system for switching off internal
lights;
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNINGIf after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle’s electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 190
– version codes ................................. 194
Bonnet .................................................... 80
Brake Assist
(brake assist in an emergency) ....... 85
Brake fluid level..................................... 182
Brakes
– fluid level ......................................... 182
– technical data ................................. 200
Bulb (replacement)
– bulb types ........................................ 150
– general instructions ....................... 150
Ceiling lights
– front................................................... 65
– rear .................................................... 66
Chassis (marking) ................................ 195
Checking fluid levels ............................ 178
Child restraint systems
(specifications for use)...................... 103
Cigar lighter .......................................... 71CO
2exhaust emissions ..................... 228
Code card............................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil .......................................... 180
– fuel ..................................................... 227
Containing running costs .................... 120
Control buttons .................................. 66
Correct use of the vehicle ................. 115
Cruise Control .................................... 63
Current outlet....................................... 72
Dashboard............................................. 5
Dashboard and controls ..................... 4
Dead lock device
– activation/deactivation .................. 76
Digital display ......................................... 18
Dimensions ........................................... 205
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 153
– control ............................................. 58
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 59
– front bulb replacement ................. 152
ABS ........................................................ 84
Accessories purchased by
the user ............................................... 93
Air bags (front)...................................... 108
Air bags (side)........................................ 110
Air cleaner.............................................. 184
Air vents ................................................ 42
Armrest
– front................................................... 36
Ashtray .................................................... 71
ASR ......................................................... 87
- activation/deactivation .................. 87
At the filling station .............................. 94
Automatic headlight sensor
(daylight sensor) ................................. 60
Battery
– checking the charge ...................... 184
– jump starting .................................. 140
– recharging......................................... 167
– replacing .......................................... 184
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