2006 FIAT DUCATO Check

60GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
– a control unit connected to the
heater/ventilation unit for automatic
operation;
– an electronic control unit to check
and adjusted the integrated heater
burner;
– a digital timer A-fig. 85to start the
heater manually or to program staring
time.In cold weather, the supplementary
heater automatically warms and cir-
culates constant temperature fluid in
the engine cooling system for the time
required to ensure optimal engine ig-
nition and cab temperature conditions.
The heater can be started automat-
ically (programmed by means of the
digital timer) or manually by pressing
the “heat now” button on the timer.
When the heater is turned on (au-
tomatically or manually), the electronic
control unit operates the fluid circu-
lation pump and safely ignites the burn-
er.The electronic control unit also con-
trols the circulation pump delivery in
order to reduce initial heating time.
When the fluid reaches a temperature
of 30°C, the control unit operates the
passenger compartment ventilation
fan.
When the fluid temperature reaches
72°C, the electronic control unit re-
duces the burner power and stops op-
eration when it reaches 76.5°C. The
timer, circulation pump and heater fan
are kept running. When the fluid tem-
perature drops under 71°C the con-
trol unit automatically turns the burn-
er back on.
fig. 85
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61GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe heater is
equipped with a thermal switch which
cuts off the heater in the event of
overheating caused by low or leaking
coolant. In this case, press the pro-
gram selection button to start the
heater again after repairing the cool-
ing system fault and/or topping up the
fluid.
The heater can turn itself off after en-
gine ignition or if the flame goes out.
In this case, turn the heater off man-
ually and attempt to turn it back on
again. If you cannot turn the heater on,
contact a Fiat Dealership.Turning the heater on
Before turning the heater on check
that:
– the heating/ventilation unit knob is
turned to “warm air”;
– the heating/ventilation fan speed
knob is at position “2”.Digital timer fig. 86
1) Heater cycle warning light
2)Display light
3)Clock pre-set recall number
4)Clock button
5)Hour forward button
6)Program selection button
7)Hour back button
8) Heat now button
9) Display/adjust time warning light
fig. 86
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64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
– Always remember to turn the
heater off when refuelling or standing
in service stations to avoid fires and
explosions.
– Do not park the vehicle over in-
flammable material such as paper, dry
grass or leaves: fire risk!
– The temperature near the heater
must never exceed 120°C (e.g. during
painting operations in a workshop
oven). Higher temperatures could
damage the electronic control unit
components.
– When the engine is off, the heater
runs off the battery: it is consequently
important to run the engine for a cer-
tain period of time in order to restore
the battery charge.– Follow the prescriptions in “Vehi-
cle maintenance” section at paragraph
“Engine coolant level” to check the
coolant level. The coolant in the cir-
cuit must contain at least 10% an-
tifreeze fluid.
– Maintenance and repairs must al-
ways be carried out by a Fiat Deal-
ershipand only genuine spare parts
must be used.
MAINTENANCE
Have the heater checked at a Fiat
Dealership periodically (always be-
fore winter). This will ensure safe and
cheap running and long appliance life.
The heater burns fuel in the
same way as the engine,
though, of course, to a lesser degree
and therefore to avoid intoxication
and suffocation, never use the sup-
plementary heater in closed areas,
garages or workshops not equipped
with specific exhaust evacuation
devices even for short periods of
time.
WARNING

71GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTROLS
CENTRAL BUTTON PANEL
fig. 103
A- Heated rear window on/off
(where provided)
When the heated rear window is
switched on, also the door mirror de-
frosting function is activated. It is how-
ever possible to activate the defrost-
ing function without switching on the
heated rear window: the control but-
ton is the same.
B - Front fog lights on/off
C- Hazard lights on/off
CEILING LIGHT
The lights come on automatically
when a front door is opened.
Press button A-fig. 101to switch
both lights on with the doors closed
or open.
Press button Cto light the right lamp
only. Press button Bto light the left
lamp only.
A second ceiling light can be found
over the rear door in the load com-
partment. Press the short side of the
plastic lens as shown in fig. 102to
switch this light on.
fig. 101
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fig. 102
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In the event of defective
device operation or unsuc-
cessful operation, press button
OFF and contact the Fiat Dealer-
ship after checking the protection
fuse well-being. Deactivate the de-
vice when you are not using it to
prevent accidental speed memori-
sation.
WARNING
fig. 103
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77GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
Use:
1- to use the cigar lighter press but-
ton A-fig. 117after approximately 15
seconds it will return automatically to
its initial position and it is ready for use.
2- to open the ashtray, pull the cov-
er Bin arrow direction.To remove the ashtray, pull Bup-
wards as shown in fig. 118.
In Panorama versions, passenger ash-
trays are located in side upholstery.
IMPORTANTAlways check that
the cigar lighter has turned off.
Do not use the ashtray as a
waste paper basket: con-
tact with lit cigarettes could cause
a fire.
WARNING
The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Be careful how you
handle it and make sure it is not
used by children: danger of fire or
burns.
WARNING
fig. 117
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fig. 118
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Never use the cigar
lighter as current socket
since it could be dam-
aged! For this kind of use (in-
cluding mobile phones recharge)
only use the current sockets (A,
B, or C) shown on previous page.

79GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not use abrasive detergents or
solvents to clean the device. To clean
its external surface, use a wet cloth or
special products for cleaning synthet-
ic materials.
The multimeter is installed and
sealed with lead by authorised per-
sonnel: access to the device and rele-
vant power and recording cables is
forbidden.
The vehicle owner is responsible for
governing the instrument use. The in-
spection must be carried out at least
every two years and will include a test
to confirm correct operation.
After the inspection, check that the
plate is updated with specified data.DRIVER’S CAB DOORS
Opening by hand from
the outside
Turn the key to position 2-
fig. 121and pull the door handle in the
direction of the arrow.DOORS
Make sure it is safe to open
a door before doing so.
WARNING
Locking by hand from the
outside
Turn the key to position 1-fig. 121.
Opening by hand from
the inside
Lift sill button A-fig. 122and pull the
door handle B.
Locking the door by hand
from the inside
Close the door and press sill button
A.
fig. 121
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fig. 122
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80GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SIDE SLIDING DOOR
When leaving the vehicle
parked with the sliding
doors open, always check that the
door hooks are properly fastened
into the retaining device.
WARNING
fig. 123
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Do not move the vehicle
with side doors open.
WARNING
The sliding door opens in the same
way as the driver’s cab door.
The side sliding door is equipped
with a lock that stops it at the end of
its opening run. Push the outer handle
A-fig. 123(or the corresponding in-
ner one) to arrow direction.
In any case, always make sure that
the door is correctly fastened in the
door open catch.
fig. 124
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MOBILE FOOT BOARD
fig. 124 (where provided)
When opening cab or load com-
partment side door, a foot board will
come out under the vehicle floor to
make easier to get into the vehicle.
Always make sure the foot
board is fully retracted be-
fore moving off. Since the foot
board is interlocked with the side
sliding door, if the foot board is not
fully retracted or rear doors are not
perfectly closed will cause instru-
ment panel warning light ´com-
ing on.
WARNING

85GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Be very cautious operating
the engine compartment
when the engine is hot - danger of
burns! Wait until the engine cools.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and other
loose articles of clothing
could easily get caught up in mov-
ing parts. This can be extremely
dangerous for the wearer.
WARNINGCLOSING
Proceed as follows:
1)hold the bonnet up with one hand
and, with the other, remove rodfig.
135from recess Dreplace it in its clip
C;
2)lower the bonnet at approx. 20
cm from the engine compartment and
then let it drop, ensuring that it is ful-
ly closed and not just held in position
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly do not push it
down but open it again and repeat the
above procedure.
For safety reasons the bon-
net shall always be perfect-
ly closed when travelling. Always
check for proper bonnet locking. If
the bonnet is left inadvertently open,
stop the car immediately and close
the bonnet.
WARNING
fig. 135
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