2007 FIAT DUCATO 250 ignition

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Avoid keeping your hand on
the lever when you are not re-
questing a gear shift or an
Auto/Manual mode change.Automatic operation
(AUTO with UP function engaged)
The UPcan only be activated with auto-
matic mode engaged.
The UPfunction is engaged by pressing
the UP key-fig. 4, located among the con-
trols on the dashboard.
With the UPactive, the system will select
the most appropriate gear on the basis of
vehicle speed, engine rpm and pressure on
the accelerator pedal, with the aim of
overcoming steep gradients in the easiest,
most comfortable manner.
Where necessary (e.g. overtaking), the
system will react to the accelerator be-
ing pressed to the floor by shifting down
through one or more gears in order to de-
liver the power and torque required to
give the vehicle the acceleration required
by the driver (all this takes place in auto-
matic mode, irrespective of whether the
UPfunction is on or off).
In AUTO mode, the system will shift
gears on the basis of vehicle speed, engine
rpm and the pressure applied to the ac-
celerator pedal. A gear shift may be re-
quested by operating the gear lever, but
without necessarily disengaging this mode:
this function, known as ‘gear suggestion’,
suspends automatic mode for the time re-
quired to select the ratio requested by the
driver.INFORMATION ON DISPLAY
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
after one second, the multifunction display
shows the gear engaged and the last mode
used (AUTOor MANUAL):
N= neutral;
1= first gear;
2= second gear;
3= third gear;
4= fourth gear;
5= fifth gear;
6= sixth gear;
R= reverse.

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Activation of the UPfunction is indicat-
ed on the display by lighting of the letter
“E” fig. 6.
IMPORTANT If the display does not show
the gear engaged after 10 seconds with the
ignition key on MAR, turn the ignition to
STOP, wait for the display to turn off and
then repeat the manoeuvre. If the prob-
lem persists, contact the Fiat Dealer-
ship.ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with
a gear engaged and also with the gearbox
in neutral (N); the brake pedal must al-
ways be pressed with the gear engaged.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever remains in the same position
as the last time the engine was turned
off
❒the multifunction display shows the
message (N) and an acoustic signal in-
dicates any inconsistency between lever
position and the gear engaged
❒the gears that may be engaged are 1st,
2ndor reverse (R), with the brake ped-
al pressed.IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox is a position other than Nand
without the brake pedal pressed, the mul-
tifunction display shows a dedicated mes-
sage see “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, repeat the start-up manoeu-
vre, pressing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see also associated mes-
sages): hold the key on AVVposition for
at least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
remain in recovery mode (maximum speed
permitted: 3
rd, Auto mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact a Fiat
dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the auto-
matic part to prepare it for subsequent en-
gine start-up.
If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a po-
tentially hazardous situation
because the gearbox has au-
tomatically shifted to neutral is indi-
cated by a buzzer.
fig. 6F0N0355m

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DRIVING OFF IN THE VEHICLE
Driving off in the vehicle, take-off, is per-
mitted in 1
stgear, 2nd gear (recommend-
ed on road surfaces with poor grip) and
reverse (R).
To engage 1
stgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) shift the
lever to central position;
❒with the lever already in central posi-
tion, move the lever toward +(higher
gear) fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.To engage 2
ndgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) fig. 2
move the lever to central position and
then towards +(higher gear) fig. 1;
❒with the lever already in central posi-
tion, move the lever twice toward +
(higher gear) fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
To engage reverse (R)
❒press the brake pedal;
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is moving, the
request is accepted and carried out if the
vehicle speed is less than 3 km/h within 1.5
seconds of the request: if the request is
not implemented, the system will maintain
the gear engaged or if vehicle speed drops
below 10 km/h it will put the gearbox in
neutral (N) and the manoeuvre must then
be repeated.
❒Shift the lever to (R) fig. 2;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.BUZZER WARNINGS
For safety reasons, a buzzer warning
sounds when the vehicle is parked with
the gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning
sounds when the ignition key is turned to
STOP).
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine run-
ning and (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the
system turns on the buzzer and automat-
ically shifts the gearbox to neutral (N)
when:
❒the accelerator and/or brake pedals are
not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator and brake are not operated
for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault has been detected in the gear-
box.

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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESREDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The message appears on the display to in-
dicate that the driver is using the gearbox
incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system.MANUAL MODE NOT
AVAILABLE
The message appears on the multifunc-
tion display when it is not possible to se-
lect MANUALmode with the engine
running. “COMFORT-MATIC”
GEARBOX FAULT (red)
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on ei-
ther steady or blinking (together with a
message on the multifunction display and
a buzzer) to indicate that the gearbox is
faulty.
t
If a fault is present, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to check the sys-
tem.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
display.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
multifunction display.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Ensure the gearbox is in neutral (N) (by
checking that the vehicle moves when
pushed) and tow in the same way as a nor-
mal vehicle with a manual gearbox (see in-
structions in Owner Handbook).
If it is not possible to put the gearbox in
neutral, do not tow the vehicle and con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
IF A FUSE BLOWS
For the location of fuses, see the illustrations in the paragraph “if a fuse blows” in the
“In an emergency” section of the Owner Handbook.
FUSE AMPS
COMFORT-MATIC gear control system and gear selector lever (power supply + ignition) F24 7.5
COMFORT-MATIC gearbox pump F26 30
COMFORT-MATIC gearbox control unit
(power supply + battery) F27 10