2006 FIAT DUCATO Owners Manual

96GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The action of the ASR is particularly
helpful in the following circumstances:
– slipping of the inner wheel due to
the effect of dynamic load changes or
excessive acceleration.
– too much power transmitted to
the wheels also in relation to the con-
ditions of the road surface.
– acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces.
– in the case of loss of grip on a wet
surface (aquaplaning). Furthermore, the system is equipped
with a connector for interfacing with
specific tools used to read the error
codes stored in the control unit mem-
ory along with a set of diagnostic and
engine specific parameters.ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
The ASR system controls the vehicle
drive and cuts in automatically every
time one or both driving wheels slip.
In slipping conditions, two different
control systems are activated:
– if the slipping involves both the dri-
ving wheels, the ASR function inter-
venes reducing the power transmitted
by the engine;
– if slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
IMPORTANTAfter eliminating the
problem, your Fiat Dealershipwill
run a bench test to fully check the sys-
tem. In some cases, a long road test
may be required.Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible if
the Uwarning light ei-
ther does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes
on, with fixed or flashing light,
when travelling. Warning light U
operation can be checked by
means of special equipment by
traffic agents. Always comply
with the road traffic regulations
in force in the Country where you
are travelling.
The performance of the
system, in terms of active
safety should not induce the driver
to take pointless and unnecessary
risks. The style of driving must in
any case always be adapted to the
conditions of the road surface, vis-
ibility and traffic. Road safety is al-
ways the driver’s responsibility.
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97GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SWITCHING THE ASR
SYSTEM ON AND OFF
The ASR function switches on auto-
matically each time the engine is
started.
When travelling the device can be
switched off and on again pressing
switch A-fig. 143 on the centre con-
sole.
Function deactivation is indicated by
the instrument panel warning light A-
fig. 144coming on. If the ASR func-
tion is turned off when travelling, it
will be restored at the following start-
up.For correct operation of the ASR
system the tyres must absolutely be of
the same brand and type on all
wheels, in perfect conditions and,
above all, of the specified type, brand
and size.
IMPORTANTWhen travelling on
snowy road with snow chains, it may
be helpful to turn the ASR device off:
in fact, in these conditions, slipping of
the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better
drive.
fig. 143
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ASR system failure indication
In the event of malfunctioning, the
ASR system is automatically discon-
nected and the warning light Von
the instrument panel comes on with
fixed light.
Press once button A-fig. 143to
check that the signalled information is
correct:
– button pressed, the warning light
goes off, no ASR system faults are de-
tected;
– button pressed, the warning light
stays on, ASR system fault detected.
In this case the vehicle will go o as a
vehicle not equipped with this system.
Anyway, you are recommended to go
to a Fiat Dealershipas soon as pos-
sible.
fig. 144
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98GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SOUND SYSTEM
Visit a Fiat Dealership if
you want to fit a sound
system after buying the
vehicle. They can advise you on
how to safeguard battery life. Ex-
cessive idle intake can damage
the battery and may invalidate
the warranty.LIGHT SET-UP
The system consists of:
– radio power supply cables
– dashboard front speaker cables
– housing for the radio
– aerial and relevant wire
HEAVY SET-UP
The system consists of:
– radio power supply cables
– dashboard front speaker cables
– dashboard speakers
– door speaker cables
– door speakers
– housing for the radio
– aerial and relevant wire.
fig. 145
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For the Panorama version, four ad-
ditional speakers are provided, two on
the right and two on the left side, set
one in the body side and the other on
the top of the pillar.
For the Combi version, two addi-
tional rear speakers are provided, one
per body side.
The sound system should be installed
in the compartment occupied by the
object tray which can be removed by
releasing the two retaining tabs A-
fig. 145.
The power supply, speaker connec-
tion and aerial cables can be found in
this compartment.

99GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANT The cables are se-
cured to the heater cables bundle with
adhesive tape to cut out noise.
For speakers, use the housings at the
ends of the dashboard fig. 146:
A- left-hand speaker housing
B- right-hand speaker housing.
To install: dismantle the press-fitted
dashboard panel and insert the speak-
er in its special recess.
To fit speakers in the doors, loosen
screws A-fig. 147and remove the
protection grid. After securing the
speakers refit the protecting grid.
fig. 146
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SOUND SYSTEM (optional)
The complete system consists of:
– system set-up (see previous para-
graph)
– sound system (radio with cassette
or CD player) with removable front
panel (for features and operation, see
the attached “Sound system” supple-
ment).
fig. 147
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The wiring diagram is as follows
(fig. 148):
Connector A
A1Vehicle speed
A2Booster
A3Spare
A4Key-controlled power (+15)
A5Aerial power
A6Light
A7Power + (battery)
A8Ground
fig. 148
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100GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The wiring connection diagram is:
1Sound system MUTE function.
2Spare.
3Cellular phone INPUT ground
signal (–).
4Cellular phone INPUT ground
signal (+).
5Spare
6Spare
7Ignition switch power (+15).
8Spare
9Battery power (+).
10Ground.
Max. aerial power is 20W.
WARNINGConnector B
B1Door speaker
passenger’s side (+)
B2Door speaker
passenger’s side (-)
B3Dashboard speaker
right side (+)
B4Dashboard speaker
right side (-)
B5Dashboard speaker
left side (+)
B6Dashboard speaker
left side (-)
B7Door speaker
driver’s side (+)
B8Door speaker
driver’s side (-)
AERIAL
Aerial is built into the passenger’s
door mirror.CELLULAR PHONE
SET-UP
IMPORTANTThe optional cellu-
lar phone set-up is bound to “Heavy
set-up” or “Radio” purchase.
The system set-up consists of:
– dual-purpose aerial (sound system
+ cellular phone), built into the pas-
senger’s door mirror;
– dual-purpose aerial connection
wires and ten-pin connector wiring
fig. 149;
– front door speakers.
fig. 149
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See the information given
in the “Accessory installa-
tion” section when making electri-
cal connections so as not to dam-
age the system.
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101GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
RADIO
TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Cellular telephones and other radio
transceiver equipment (e.g. HAM ra-
dio system) must not be used inside
the vehicle unless a separate aerial is
mounted on the outside of the vehicle.
IMPORTANTThe use of cellular
telephones, HAM transmitters or oth-
er similar devices inside the passenger
compartment (without external aeri-
al) produces RF electromagnetic fields
which, amplified by the resonance ef-
fects inside the passenger compart-
ment may cause vehicle electrical sys-
tem to malfunction.
Moreover, the transmission and re-
ceiving quality deteriorates due to the
screening effect of the vehicle body. Have the cellular phone and the con-
nections to the system installed by a
Fiat Dealership.
The hands-free tele-
phone you purchase will
need to be compatible
with your cellular telephone.
Have the cellular tele-
phone and the connec-
tions to the system in-
stalled by a Fiat Dealership only.
This will ensure the best results
and prevent problems which
could impair vehicle safety.
ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
Use the special pins fitted to the edge
of the roof panel to attach the all-pur-
pose roof rack support bars fig. 150
Vehicles with long wheelbase have
eight pins and those with short or
medium wheelbase, six.
There are two different types of pins
for fastening the roof rack in place:
A- pins for vans with normal and
high roof
B- screw with housing for roof rack
closed with a threaded plug for vans
with extra high roof.
fig. 150
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102GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DIESEL ENGINES
The vehicle must only
be filled with diesel fuel
for motor vehicles, in
compliance with European Spec-
ification EN590. The use of other
products or mixtures may ir-
reparably damage the engine
with invalidation of the warran-
ty due to the damage caused. In
the event of accidentally filling
with another type of fuel, do not
start the engine and empty the
tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time,
in addition to the tank, it is also
necessary to drain out the whole
fuel circuit.AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use unleaded petrol only.
However, to avoid mistakes, the fu-
el filler is too small for the leaded
petrol pump.
Octane rating (R.O.N.) must not be
lower than 95.
fig. 151
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Never put even the tini-
est amount of leaded
petrol in the fuel tank of
your Ducato even in an emer-
gency. You would damage the
catalytic converter beyond re-
pair.
An inefficient catalytic
converter will allow
harmful exhaust fumes to
be emitted and thus contribute
to air pollution.

103GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap C-fig. 153is fitted
with a key lock and a device Bsecur-
ing it to the lid Aso that it cannot be
lost.
Open lid A-fig. 152pressing where
indicated by the arrow to get to the
fuel filler cap.
When refuelling, position the cap on
the flap as shown in fig. 153.
fig. 152
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Diesel fuel fluidity decreases at low
temperatures due to the paraffin it
contains and can clog up the fuel filter.
To avoid possible problems, fuelling
stations usually sell summer, winter or
arctic (mountain/cold areas) fuel ac-
cording to the period of the year. If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
for the temperature of use, add
DIESEL MIXto the fuel, in the pro-
portions written on the container. Pour
the antifreeze into the fuel tank before
the fuel.
DIESEL MIXantifreeze is effective
only if it is added before the cold be-
gins to take effect on the fuel. Adding
the product after will not have any ef-
fect.