2006 FIAT DUCATO maintenance

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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit
a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric
system can support the required load.

CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic code written on
the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safe-
ty features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols "(personal safety) #(environmental protection) (vehicle
well-being).

19GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe pretensioner
will give maximum protection when
the seat belt adheres snugly to the
wearer’s chest and hips.
A small amount of smoke may be
produced when the pretensioners are
fired. This smoke is harmless and does
not indicate the principle of a fire.
The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification of its original state inval-
idates its efficiency. If, as the result of
exceptional natural occurrences
(floods, sea storms, etc.) the device is
soaked through with water and mud,
it must be replaced.Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements,
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 17
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The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Pre-
tensioner validity is written on the
plate set on the front left door post
near the hinges (fig. 17). Have pre-
tensioners replaced at a Fiat Deal-
ership as this date approaches.
WARNING

33GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
4)If the engine is started while mea-
surement is being performed, the
gauge will display total or partial km
run and time.
Press button E-fig. 34to stop mea-
suring; in this case kilometres run and
the time will be displayed.
SERVICE INDICATOR
Scheduled Servicing provides vehicle
servicing every 30.000/20.000/15.000
kilometres or once a year. For Coun-
tries / markets where applicable,
Scheduled Servicing provides vehicle
servicing every 18.600 / 12.500 / 9.300
miles (instead of kilometres) or once
a year.
This indication will be displayed au-
tomatically when turning the ignition
key to MAR, through servicing indica-
tor 1-fig. 43or 1-fig.44and through
kilometre indicator 2-fig. 43or daily
indicator 2-fig. 44when 2.000 km (or
1.200 mi) or 30 days are left before the
next service operation deadline and it
is proposed again every 200 km (or
200 mi) or every three days.
fig. 41
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IMPORTANTalways follow the
terms indicated in “Scheduled Mainte-
nance Program” in section “Vehicle
Maintenance”.
Each time the key is turned to MAR,
the system checks the warning light for
about 5 seconds.
The service indicator only works
when the engine is not running and the
ignition key is at MAR.
With key at MARalso the service in-
dicator symbol 1-fig. 41is displayed.Service frequency
The indicator is planned for 20.000
km yearly; for Countries / markets
where applicable, the indicator is
planned for 12.500 miles. If the vehi-
cle is normally used in different con-
ditions than the preset ones, the ser-
vice frequency can be changed ac-
cording to vehicle use (normal or se-
vere) and the type of engine (petrol or
Diesel).
The display will show the following
codes:
CFG 1- 30.000 km (or 18.600 mi)
and 365 days for normalve-
hicle usefor engines: 2.0
petrol, 2.0 JTD, 2.8 JTD and
2.8 JTD POWER, or for se-
vere use for 2.3 JTD engine.
CFG 2- 20.000 km (or 12.500 mi)
and 365 days for severe use
for engines: 2.0 petrol, 2.0
JTD, 2.8 JTD and 2.8 JTD
POWER.
CFG 3- 15.000 km (or 9.300 mi) and
365 days for heavyvehicle
usefor all engine types.

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

124GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
To get the most out of ABS:
– During emergency stops or when
grip conditions are poor, you will feel
a slight pulsation on the brake pedal.
This is the sign that the ABS is work-
ing. Do not release the brake pedal but
continue to press so as not to inter-
rupt the braking action;
– ABS enables you to brake and steer
at the same time. If you meet an un-
expected obstacle you can therefore
steer around it;
– the ABS prevents the wheels from
locking but it does not increase actu-
al grip conditions between tyre and
road. Therefore, even if your vehicle
is fitted with ABS, keep a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you and
keep your speed down when driving
into bends.
ABS serves to increase your control
over the vehicle, not to enable you to
go faster.Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Carry out the checks and adjust-
ments/regulations specified in the
“Service Schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre inflation pressure regu-
larly. Tyres should be checked at least
once every four weeks: if the pressure
is too low, fuel consumption increas-
es as the resistance to the rolling
movement of the tyre is greater.Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load.
The weight of the vehicle (specially in
urban traffic) and its trim greatly ef-
fects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof or ski racks from
the vehicle as soon as they are no
longer needed. These accessories re-
duce the aerodynamic penetration of
the vehicle and will increase con-
sumption. When transporting partic-
ularly large objects, use a trailer,
where possible.CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS

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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle
is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-
top condition for a long time to come.
This is why Fiat has programmed a
number of service checks and opera-
tions carried out every 30,000 kilo-
metres.
It is however important to remem-
ber that "Scheduled Servicing" is not
all your vehicle requires. Regular
checks - also in the initial period be-
fore the 30,000 kilometre coupon and
later between coupons - ordinary care
is required, such as checking fluid lev-
els and topping up, checking tyre in-
flation pressure, checking cleanness of
bonnet and boot locks, cleaning and
lubricating levers, etc...If it is seen that further replacements
or repairs are necessary in addition to
the work being carried out, these will
only be done after the customer has
given his/her consent.
IMPORTANTYou are recom-
mended to get in touch with a Fiat
Dealershipimmediately if any small
running problems crop up without
waiting for the next coupon.
If the vehicle is fre-
quently used to tow trail-
ers, carry out the sched-
uled service operations more fre-
quently than shown.
IMPORTANTThe Manufacturer
requires the Service Schedule coupon
related checks to be carried out. Fail-
ure to do so could result in the war-
ranty being cancelled for those defects
that can be attributed to such failure.
Scheduled Servicing is performed at
all Fiat Dealershipsand there is a set
time scale for such operations.

163VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions and wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
load compartment light, ceiling lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check front and rear (where fitted) disc brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake linings conditions and wear (where fitted)
Inspect conditions and soundness of:
– outer bodywork and underbody protection;
– piping (exhaust - fuel feed and brakes)
– rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
– fuel feed and braking system hosing
Check tension and conditions of various control belts and adjust, if required
(excluding engines with automatic belt tighteners)
Check accelerator pedal stroke and adjust, if required
Check handbrake lever stroke and adjust, if required
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if required (2.8 JTD version)
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if required (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions
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164VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
thousands of kilometres
Replace fuel filter cartridge (Diesel versions)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (Diesel versions)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, power steering,
battery, windscreen washer, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (***)
Replace timing belt and various control belts
(or every 48 months) (*)
Check engine control systems via diagnostic socket
Change gearbox - transmission - rear axle oil (4WD version)
Check gearbox/differential oil level (automatic transmission)
Change engine oil (**)
Replace engine oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 12 months)
(*) Replace every 240,000 km or every 60 months for 2.3 JTD versions.
(**) Change/replace engine oil filter and oil every 40,000 km for 2.3 JTD versions
(***) Every 120,000 km for 2.3 JTD versions
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