2006 FIAT DUCATO wiper blades

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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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WINDOW WASHING
WINDSCREEN WASHER/
WIPER
This device can only work when the igni-
tion key is at ON.
The right stalk can be moved to five dif-
ferent positions fig. 59:
A: windscreen wiper off
B: flick wipe.
With the stalk in position B, turning the
knurled ring Ffour possible intermittent
speeds are obtained:
,= very slow intermittent
-- = slow intermittent
--- = intermittent medium
---- = fast intermittent
C: continuous slow;
D: continuous fast;
E: fast temporary (unstable position).Operation in position Eis limited to the
time the stalk is held in this position.
When the stalk is released, it returns to
position Aautomatically stopping the
wiper.
IMPORTANT Replace wiper blades as
specified in section “Vehicle maintenance”.Never use the window wiper
to remove ice or snow from
the windscreen. In these con-
ditions, the wiper is submitted
to excessive effort that results in mo-
tor protection cutting in and wiper op-
eration inhibition for few seconds as a
consequence. If operation is not re-
stored contact Fiat Dealership.
“Smart washing” function
Pulling the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) operates the
windscreen washer fig. 60.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half
a second, with just one movement it is
possible to operate the washer jet and the
wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working four strokes af-
ter releasing the stalk.
A further stroke after five seconds com-
pletes the wiping operation.
fig. 59F0N0038m
fig. 60F0N0039m

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VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒park the vehicle in covered, dry and
if possible well-ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒make sure the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect the battery negative ter-
minal and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every
three months. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without
the central green area (see “Recharg-
ing the battery” in section “In an emer-
gency”);
❒clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the vehicle with a cloth or per-
forated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of non-perforated plastic as
they do not allow moisture on the ve-
hicle body to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to + 0,5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check it
at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery
from the electric system, check its
charge every month and recharge it if
the optical indicator shows a dark
colour without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling sys-
tem.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the vehicle alarm with the remote control.
Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted. Do
not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pave-
ments and avoid also to dri-
ve for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to pre-
vent damaging the vehicle and the
roadbed.
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEICHLE
MAINTENANCE
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.
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Changing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 14
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Aand
set the blade at 90° with the arm;
❒remove the snap-fitted blade Bfrom
the arm A;
❒refit the new blade and lock it.
fig. 14F0N0137m
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen wiper fig. 15
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking fluid levels” in this section.
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary use a needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by ad-
justing the angle of the nozzles using the
special screwdriver.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about
1/3height from the window upper edge.
fig. 15F0N0112m

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SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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