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SELF-STANDING
SUPPLEMENTARY
HEATER
(where provided)
Fiat Ducato can be equipped, upon re-
quest, with two different self-standing
heaters: one is totally automatic whereas
the other is programmable.
AUTOMATIC VERSION
The supplementary heater will activate au-
tomatically with engine turned on and
proper engine coolant and outside tem-
perature conditions. Deactivation is always
automatic.
IMPORTANT During periods of low tem-
perature when the device is activated,
check that the fuel level is higher than the
reserve. Otherwise the device could lock
and require the assistance of the Fiat
Dealership.PROGRAMMABLE VERSION
The supplementary heater is totally inde-
pendent from the engine and can be used
to:
❒heat the passenger compartment
when the engine is off;
❒defrost the windows;
❒heat the engine coolant and conse-
quently the engine before starting.The system consists of:
❒diesel burner to heat coolant with ex-
haust fume muffler;
❒metering pump connected to the ve-
hicle fuel pipes to feed the burner;
❒heat exchanger connected to the en-
gine cooling system pipes;
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 de-
vices even for short periods of time.
WARNING
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In cold weather, the supplementary heater
warms and circulates constant tempera-
ture fluid in the engine cooling system for
the time required to ensure optimal en-
gine ignition and passenger compartment
temperature conditions.
The heater can be started automatically
(programmed by means of the digital
timer) or manually by pressing the “heat
now” button on the timer.
When the heater is turned on (automat-
ically or manually), the electronic control
unit operates the fluid circulation pump
and safely ignites the burner according to
preset and controlled modes.
❒control unit connected to the
heater/ventilation unit for automatic
operation;
❒electronic control unit to check and
adjusted the integrated heater burner;
❒digital timer A-fig. 54to start the
heater manually or to program staring
time.The electronic control unit also controls
the circulation pump delivery in order to
reduce initial heating time. When the sys-
tem is operating, the control unit operates
the heater unit fan to the second speed.
Thermal power is adjusted automatically
by the control unit according to the en-
gine coolant temperature.
fig. 54F0N0150m
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IMPORTANT The 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
program selection button to start the
heater again after repairing the cooling sys-
tem fault and/or topping up the fluid.
The heater can turn itself off after engine
ignition or if the flame goes out. In this
case, turn the heater off manually and at-
tempt to turn it back on again. If you can-
not turn the heater on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.Turning the heater on
If an automatic climate control system is
fitted, the control unit sets air tempera-
ture and distribution when the parking
heater is turned on.
When a manual heater/climate control
system is fitted, to achieve peak heater
performance, check that the passenger
compartment heater/ventilation unit air
temperature knob is in “warm air” posi-
tion.
For preferential passenger compartment
preheating, turn the air distribution knob
to position
©.
For preferential windscreen demisting, set
the air distribution knob to position
-.
To obtain both functions, set the air dis-
tribution knob to position
®.Digital timer fig. 55
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. 55F0N0151m
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Programmed heating fig. 58
Heater ignition can be delayed from 1
minute to 24 hours. Three different times
can be programmed but only one will be
activated for each pre-warming cycle.
To program starting time:
❒press button 6: either symbol 10 or
the previously programmed time and
number 3 (corresponding to the pre-
set function recalled) will light up for
10 seconds; Setting the clock
❒Press button 4: display and warning
light 9-fig. 57will light up.
❒Within 10 seconds, press button 5or
7to select the correct time.
When the display is turned off, the cur-
rent time will be stored.
Keeping button 5or 7pressed will fast
forward or backward the clock.
Reading the clock fig. 48
To read the clock, press button 4: current
time will be displayed for approximately
10 seconds. Warning light 9will turn on. “Heat now” function fig. 56
To turn the heater on manually, press
timer button 8. The display and warning
light 1will stay on while the heater is in
use.
Programming the heater
Before programming the heater, set the
clock.
fig. 56F0N0152mfig. 57F0N0153mfig. 58F0N0154m
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IMPORTANT To recall other preset
times, press button 6within 10 seconds.
– press button 5or 7within 10 seconds
to select the starting time required.
IMPORTANT Time is stored when:
❒starting time goes off;
❒number 3 is displayed;
❒the display turns on.
IMPORTANT At turning on:
❒warning light corresponding to flame
1 on the display will turn on;
❒number 3 will turn off.
Deleting a programmed
starting time fig. 58
To delete the programmed starting time,
press button 6briefly: the display light will
go off and number 3corresponding to the
selected preset time will disappear.Recalling a pre-set time fig. 59
Press button 6repeatedly until the re-
quired preset starting time appears on the
display (number 3) After 10 seconds, the
time will disappear (it will stay stored),
number 3 and the display will light up.
IMPORTANT To change or delete pre-
set times, follow the instructions in the
paragraphs above.Turning the heater off
According to the operation mode (auto-
matic or manual), the heater can be turned
off:
❒automatically,after the preset pe-
riod of time (60 minutes when the dis-
play light is red);
❒manuallyby pressing again button
“heat now” on the timer (flame 1 but-
ton).
In each case, the heater warning light, the
display and the passenger compartment
fan will be turned off and the heater flame
will be blown out.
The coolant circulation pump will run for
approximately two minutes after the
heater has been turned off to dispose of
as much heat as possible. During this phase
the heater can, however, be turned on.
fig. 59F0N0155m
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❒Always remember to turn the heater
off when refuelling or standing in ser-
vice stations to avoid fires and explo-
sions.
❒Do not park the vehicle over inflam-
mable material such as paper, dry grass
or leaves: fire risk!
❒The temperature near the heater must
never exceed 120°C (e.g. during paint-
ing operations in a workshop oven).
Higher temperatures could damage
the electronic control unit compo-
nents.
❒When the engine is off, the heater takes
power from the battery: it is conse-
quently important to run the engine for
a certain period of time in order to re-
store the battery charge.
❒Follow the prescriptions in section
“Vehicle maintenance” 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 always
be carried out by a Fiat Dealership and
only genuine spare parts must be used.
MAINTENANCE
Have the heater checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership periodically (always before 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 de-
vices even for short periods of time.
WARNING
IMPORTANT The parking heater goes off
when the battery voltage is low to enable
the vehicle to be started up.
IMPORTANT Before turning on the de-
vice, ensure that the fuel level is higher
than the reserve. Otherwise the device
could lock and require the assistance of
the Fiat Dealership.
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RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
The rain sensor is located behind the dri-
ving mirror in contact with the windscreen
and has the purpose of automatically ad-
just, during the intermittent operation, the
frequency of the windscreen wiper
strokes as to the rain intensity.
IMPORTANT Keep clean the glass in the
sensor area.
Activation fig. 72
Move the right-hand stalk downwards by
one position B.
The activation of the rain sensor is sig-
nalled by a control acquisition “stroke”.
Turning the knurled ring Fit is possible to
increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The increase of the sensitivity of the rain
sensor is signalled by a control and acqui-
sition “stroke”.
Operating the windscreen washer with
the rain sensor activated the normal wash-
ing cycle is performed at the end of which
the rain sensor resumes its normal auto-
matic function.HEADLIGHT WASHER
(where provided)
Headlight washers are “retractable”, i.e.:
they are located inside the front bumpers
and they are activated when (with dipped
beams on) the windscreen washer is op-
erated.
IMPORTANT Check at regular intervals
correct operation and cleanness of noz-
zles. Deactivation fig. 72
Move the stalk off Bor turn the ignition
key to OFF. At next engine starting (key
at ON), the sensor will not be reactivated
even if the stalk is at B. In this event, to ac-
tivate the rain sensor you have to move
the stalk to Aor Cand then again to B
or turn the knurled ring. Rain sensor acti-
vation will be indicated by at least one
wiper “stroke” even if the windscreen is
dry. The rain sensor is capable of recog-
nizing and adapting automatically to the
difference between day and night.
fig. 72F0N0038m
Streaks of water may cause
unrequired blade moving.
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DOOR LOCK fig. 82
To lock all doors at the same time, press
button A, located on the central console
control panel, regardless of the position
of the ignition key. Press button Bto un-
lock the doors.
The window control panel features a but-
ton Dfor independent locking/unlocking of
the load compartment fig. 83.
POWER SUPPLY AND
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch that
in the event of a crash comes into opera-
tion by cutting off fuel and turning off the en-
gine as a consequence. When the inertial
switch cuts in, fuel supply is stopped and haz-
ard and sidelights will turn on, for turning
off press button A. An additional safety
switch is also fitted, that in the event of a
crash comes into operation by cutting off the
power supply. These two safety switches
therefore prevent dangerous fuel leaks due
to fuel line cracking and sparks or electric dis-
charges due to damaging or malfunctioning
of the electric components of the vehicle in
the event of a crash.
IMPORTANT After a crash, remember to
remove the key from the ignition device to
prevent battery run-down.
If, after a crash no fuel leaks or damages to
the electric devices (e.g. headlights) are
found and the vehicle can be started again,
reset the fuel cut-off switch and the power
supply cut-off switch (where provided). Fol-
low the instructions given below.
fig. 82F0N0047mfig. 84F0N0048m
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switches to
avoid fire risk.
WARNING
Resetting the fuel cut-off switch
fig. 84
To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press but-
ton A.
Resetting the power supply cut-off
switch (Schoolbus/Minibus) fig. 85
The switch is located on the battery pos-
itive terminal.
To reset the power supply cut-off
switch, proceed as follows:
❒press button Ato reset the fuel cut-
off switch;
❒press button Bto reset the power
supply switch.
fig. 83F0N0132m
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