2006 FIAT DUCATO Button

41GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CRUISE CONTROL
(green)
When the cruise control is
on (ON button pressed).
GLOW PLUGS
(amber)
(diesel versions)
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR. The light will go out when the
glow plugs reach the prescribed tem-
perature.
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(flashing) (green)
When the direction indicator stalk is
operated.OUTSIDE LIGHTS
(green)
When the side/taillights and
dipped beam headlights are switched on.
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When the main beam
headlights are switched on.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
When the rear fog lights
are switched on.
4ÜWarning light >alone,
with the engine running,
normally indicates a fault in the
ABS system only. In this case, the
braking system is still efficient,
though without the anti-locking de-
vice. Under these conditions, per-
formance of the EBD system may
be reduced. In this case too, you are
advised to go immediately to the
nearest Fiat Dealership, driving in
such a way to avoid sharp braking
to have the system checked over.
WARNING

43GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
E
fig. 48
F0D0104m
Lumbar adjustment
This feature ensures better back sup-
port.
To adjust, turn the knob E-fig. 48.
Driver’s seat warming
Press button A-fig. 49under the dri-
ver’s seat (next to handbrake lever) to
turn the seat warming off.SEAT WITH SHOCK
ABSORBER fig. 50
This seat features suspension with
mechanical springing system and hy-
draulic shock absorbers to guarantee
top comfort and safety since the
springing system enables to absorb any
shock due to bad surface roads.
This seat is fitted with height-ad-
justable armrest and head restraint.
See previous paragraph “Front seats”
for moving the seat backwards or for-
wards and for height, seat back, lum-
bar and armrest adjustment.Setting seat shock
absorbers/weight
Use the adjusting knob A-fig. 50to
set the required adjustment according
to your weight, settings range between
40 kg and 130 kg.
fig. 49
F0D0274m
F0D0279m
fig. 50

46GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Adjusting the seat back angle
Use button A-fig. 56.
Height adjustment
Use button C-fig. 56to raise/low-
er the seat.
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift lever D-fig. 56and push the seat
backwards or forwards.
fig. 56
F0D0276m
Revolving the seat
To rotate the seat proceed as fol-
lows:
– lower the seat forward complete-
ly;
– set the seat fully backwards;
– set the seat back in straight posi-
tion;
– press button B-fig. 56to rotate
the seat.
From the normal position of use the
seat can be turned 30° towards the
door (i.e.: towards the outside of the
vehicle) as shown in fig. 57and 210°
towards the inside of the vehicle as
shown in fig. 58.
fig. 57
F0D0294m
fig. 58
F0D0297m
When travelling, the re-
volving seats shall always
be set in running direction (i.e.: fac-
ing forward).
WARNING

50GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To lower it back to its original posi-
tion: press the release button A-
fig. 71aand lower the head restraint
until refitting it into its seat on the
backrest.
Removal
To remove the rear seat head re-
straints:
1) raise the head restraint to the first
click
2)press button A-fig. 71a and then
remove it.
Remember that the head
restraints should be adjust-
ed to support the back of your head
and not your neck. Only if they are
in this position will they be able to
provide effective protection.
WARNINGHEAD RESTRAINTS
Front head restraints are adjustable
in height.
To adjust:
– press button A-fig. 71aand move
the head restraint up or down to the
required position;
– then, release the button and move
again the head restraint up or down to
check whether they are properly
locked in the required position.
fig. 71
F0D0287m
fig. 71a
F0D0184m
When refitting the bench seat, make
sure it is firmly locked by pressing ped-
al A-fig. 71(as specified on the label).
Label green mark (A) on the mobile
part of the bench seat shall be aligned
with the green mark (B) on the fixed
part of the bench seat, as shown in fig.
70.

54GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DIRECTIONAL AND
ADJUSTABLE AIR VENTS
fig. 76 and fig. 77
A- Control for adjusting air flow:
turned to ¥= vent open
turned to ç= vent closed
B- control for directing air flow.
C- fixed side window vent.
The vents can be rotated upwards or
downwards.CONTROLS fig. 78
A- Fan knob.
B- Air temperature knob (mixing
hot and cold air).
C- Air distribution knob.
D- Air recirculation slider to cut off
outside air.
Only one heater is fitted on all ver-
sions.It is however possible to have an op-
tional heater to be set under the dri-
ver’s seat.
Press button A-fig. 79to switch the
heater on.
Press the button again to switch it
off.
fig. 76
F0D0058m
fig. 77
F0D0059m
fig. 79
F0D00167m
fig. 78
F0D0033m

55GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Certain versions can be fitted, in ad-
dition to the climate control system,
with an optional heater to be set un-
der the last seat row and controlled
by button B-fig. 80. Button Acon-
trols the climate control system.HEATING
Control settings for quick heating.
1)Air temperature knob: pointer in
the red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer at the required
speed.
3) Air distribution knob pointer at:
Zwhen the outside temperature is
low or when an increased air flow for
demisting is required
Ofor normal heating
Mfor heating the feet and keeping
the face cool (“bi-level” function)
Nfor warming the feet of the front
passengers
≤when the outside temperature is
cold to demist the windowsDEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
THE WINDSCREEN AND
THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS
Control settings for quick demisting.
1) Air temperature knob: pointer in
the red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer at top speed
3) Air distribution knob: pointer at
-.
After demisting, adjust the controls
to keep the windows as clear as pos-
sible.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle has a
climate control system, you are rec-
ommended to adjust the controls as
described above and press button √
to speed up the demisting process.
fig. 80
F0D0166m

56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING THE REAR
WINDOWS
Press button (.
You are advised to switch the button
off as soon as the rear windows are
clear.VENTILATION
Control settings to obtain the re-
quired ventilation.
1)Centre and side vents: complete-
ly open.
2) Air temperature knob: pointer in
the blue sector.
3) Air recirculation slider: pointer at
Ú.
4)Fan knob: pointer at the required
speed.
5)Air distribution knob: pointer at
O.AIR RECIRCULATION
With the slider at Òthe internal
air is recirculated.
IMPORTANT This function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.). You are advised against us-
ing this function for long periods, how-
ever, especially if there are a lot of pas-
sengers in the vehicle as it could lead
to the windows misting up.

57GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 81
A- Fan knob.
B- Air temperature knob (mixing
hot and cold air).
C- Air distribution knob.
D- Air recirculation slider to cut off
outside air.IMPORTANTThis function speeds
up the air cooling in summer. It is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.). You are advised against us-
ing this function for long periods, how-
ever, especially if there are a lot of pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
E- Climate control system on/off
button.The Panorama and Combi versions
are equipped with a climate control
system consisting of a main system and
a supplementary system (optional) fig.
82set on the left-hand wall near the
first row seats.
fig. 81
F0D0205m
fig. 82
F0D0074m