
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Ducato.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Ducato features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time. You will find information, tips and important warnings re-
garding the driving of your vehicle to help you derive the maximum from your Fiat Ducato technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:
personal safety;
the vehicle wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Ducato versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related
to the engine and bodywork version of the vehicle you purchased.
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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.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance.
Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) !(vehicle wellbeing).
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD (LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION) ......... 5
DASHBOARD (RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION) ...... 6
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ELECTRONIC ALARM........................................................ 13
IGNITION DEVICE.............................................................. 15
INSTRUMENT PANEL (LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION) 16
INSTRUMENT PANEL (RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION) 17
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 18
DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 21
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 26
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 37
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 43
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 44
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 45
HEATING AND VENTILATION...................................... 47
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 51
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............. 55
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER ............................................. 65
SELF-STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER............ 66
SUPPLEMENTARY REAR HEATER.................................. 72SUPPLEMENTARY REAR AIR CONDITIONER........... 73
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 74
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 77
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 79
CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 81
CONTROLS .......................................................................... 82
POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH ...... 84
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 85
MULTIMETER......................................................................... 91
DOORS .................................................................................. 92
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 97
BONNET................................................................................. 98
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 100
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 101
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 102
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 103
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 106
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 107
SOUND SYSTEM.................................................................. 108
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 109
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 110
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 112
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) ............................. 112
DD D
A A
S S
H H
B B
O O
A A
R R
D D
A A
N N
D D
C C
O O
N N
T T
R R
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L L
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Ducato. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precau-
tions to be taken as regards that particu-
lar component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your vehicle from theft,
it has been fitted with an engine immobil-
ising system. This system is automatically
activated when the ignition key is re-
moved.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
fig. 2F0N0002m
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DASHBOARD
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Warning light Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light Ystays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on ac-
companied by the related message on the
display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, the key should be moved to
the STOPposition and then back to
MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
vehicle. If it is still not possible to start the
vehicle, contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal-
ership.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
The vehicle is delivered with two copies
of the ignition key and with the CODE
card which bears the following:
Athe electronic code;
Bthe mechanical key code to be given
to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.
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fig. 5F0N0145m
Certain versions are provided with a key
with remote control with two buttons Á
and Ëfig. 5.
Button Áshall be used for locking all
doors.
Button Ëshall be used for unlocking
all doors.
Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control fig. 7
Battery replacement:
❒press button Aand move the metal in-
sert Bto the open position;
❒turn the screw Cto :using a fine
bit screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand re-
place the battery Emaking sure that
the bias is correct;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it turning the screw Cto Á.
fig. 7F0N0005m
Dashboard led indications
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 6
switches on for about 3 seconds and than
starts flashing (deterrence function).
Once doors are locked, if one or more
doors or the tailgate are not closed cor-
rectly, the led and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
Request for additional remote
controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys.
Should a new key with remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, tak-
ing with you the CODE card and the keys,
a personal identity document and the ve-
hicle’s ownership documents.
fig. 6F0N0114m
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key Ais fixed.
The key operates:
❒ignition switch;
❒door locks;
❒fuel filler cap locking/unlocking.fig. 8F0N0337m
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal-
ership, which will deal with their dis-
posal.
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ELECTRONIC ALARM
(where provided)
The alarm, provided in addition to all the
remote control functions described pre-
viously is controlled by the receiver set
under the dashboard near the fuse box.
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
The alarm comes into action in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒unlawful opening of one of the doors or
engine bonnet (perimetral protection);
❒attempt to start the engine (key turned
to MAR);
❒battery cables cutting;
❒abnormal raising/sloping of the vehicle.
Depending on the markets, the cutting in
of the alarm causes operation of the siren
and direction indicators (for about 26 sec-
onds). The ways of operating and the num-
ber of cycles may vary depending on the
markets.
A maximum number of sound/sight cycles
is however envisaged; at the end of these
cycles the system will resume its regular
operation.Anti-raising protection can be cut off by
pressing the corresponding button (see
paragraph “Anti-raising sensor” on the fol-
lowing pages).
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
function is guaranteed by the Fiat CODE
system, which is automatically activated
when the key is removed from the igni-
tion device.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and load com-
partment shut and ignition key toSTOP
or removed, point the key with remote
control or removed, point the key with
remote control in the direction of the ve-
hicle, then press and release the button
“lock”.
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the doors
are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test. If a fault is detected
the system sounds a further warning
“beep”.
In this case, switch the alarm off by press-
ing button “door unlock/load compart-
ment unlock”, check that the doors and
bonnet are properly shut, then switch the
alarm on again by pressing button “lock”.The door and bonnet not properly shut
will be excluded from the alarm control.
If the doors, bonnet and load compart-
ment are shut correctly and the warning
“beep” is repeated, the system self-diag-
nostics has detected a system operating
fault. It is therefore necessary to contact
a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Operating the central door
locking system with the metal insert of the
key will not activate the alarm.
IMPORTANT The alarm is built in com-
pliance with the law and regulations of the
different destination countries.
HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
Press button “door unlock/load compart-
ment unlock” of the key with remote con-
trol.
The system will react as follows (with the
exception of certain markets):
❒two brief flashes of the direction in-
dicators;
❒two brief “beeps”;
❒door unlocking.
IMPORTANT Operating the central door
opening system with the metal insert of
the key will not activate the alarm.
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