2008 FIAT DUCATO wheel

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fig. 60F0N0233mfig. 61F0N0185m
SUPPLEMENTARY REAR
HEATER
(where provided for Panorama and
Combi versions)
Panorama and Combi versions are pro-
vided with main plus (optional) supple-
mentary heater with control located on
the headlining above the second seat row
fig. 60.
To turn the heater on, press button
F-fig. 61on the control panel.❒Turn knob Dto position “all cold”
(ring to blue sector) to make air at am-
bient temperature flow out from rear
lower vents (located under the 2^-3^
row seats for Panorama versions and
from the grille on left wheelhouse side
for Combi versions).
❒Turn knob Dto position “all warm”
(ring to red sector) to make warm air
(with stabilised engine rpm) flow out
from rear lower vents (located under
the 2^-3^ row seats for Panorama ver-
sions and from the grille on left wheel-
house side for Combi versions).

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SUPPLEMENTARY REAR AIR
CONDITIONER
(where provided for Panorama and
Combi versions)
Panorama and Combi versions are pro-
vided with main plus (optional) supple-
mentary heater/air conditioner with con-
trol located on the headlining above the
second seat row fig. 60.
For turning on, press button F-fig. 61
on the control panel, the supplementary
air conditioner works only if the main one
is on.❒Turn knob Dto position “all cold”
(ring to blue sector) to make cold air
flow out from the vents located on the
roof.
❒Turn knob Dto position “all warm”
(ring to red sector) to make warm air
(with stabilised engine rpm) flow out
from rear lower vents (located under
the 2
nd-3rdrow seats for Panorama ver-
sions and from the grille on left wheel-
house side for Combi versions).
❒Turning knob Dto intermediate posi-
tions will distribute air flow between
roof vents and lower vents, changing
air temperature.IMPORTANT Turning the main condi-
tioner compressor on (pressing button E),
although the supplementary conditioner
fan is at 0, will automatically activate the
1st speed to prevent the formation of ice
and damages to the component as a con-
sequence.

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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 65
When the knurled ring is at
2pull the
lever towards the steering wheel (2nd un-
stable position).
The warning light 1on the instrument
cluster will come on at the same time.
To turn the main beams off, pull again the
lever towards the steering wheel (dipped
beams will turn on again).FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
fig. 66
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(1st unstable position) regardless of the
position of the knurled ring. The warning
light 1on the instrument panel will turn
on.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with ig-
nition key at STOP or removed, by mov-
ing the left stalk knurled ring first to Oand
then to
6or 2.
The warning light
3on the instrument
cluster will come on at the same time.DIRECTION INDICATORS
fig. 67
Move the stalk to (stable) position:
❒up (position 1): right-hand direction in-
dicator;
❒down (position 2): left-hand direction
indicator.
Instrument panel warning light
ForDwill flash.
Indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you want to signal that you want to
change lane, move the left stalk to un-
steady position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator of the selected
side activates for 5 blinks and then auto-
matically turns off.
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“FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE
This function allows the illumination of the
space in front of the vehicle for a preset
period of time.
Activation fig. 68
With the ignition key at OFFor removed,
pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine
is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the
staying on of the lights is extended by 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;
then the lights are switched off automati-
cally. Each time the stalk is operated, the in-
strument panel warning light 3will turn
on together with a message on the display
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”) until the function is active. The
warning light comes on the first time the
stalk is operated and will stay on up to au-
tomatic function deactivation. Each oper-
ation of the stalk will extend just the lights
switching on time.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steer-
ing wheel for more than 2 seconds.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
SENSOR (daylight sensor)
(where provided)
It detects the changes of the external light
intensity of the vehicle according to the
light sensitivity set: the greater the sensi-
tivity is, the smaller the amount of exter-
nal light necessary to control the switch-
ing-on of the external headlights will be.
The daylight sensor sensitivity can be ad-
justed by the “Set-up menu” of the display.Activation fig. 69
Turn the knurled ring to
2A:in this way,
the automatic activation of the side/tail-
lights and dipped beam headlights is si-
multaneously enabled according to the ex-
ternal luminosity.
Deactivation
As a result of the sensor control, the
dipped beam headlights will switch off and,
after about 10 seconds, sidelights will
switch off too.
The sensor is not able to detect the fog
presence, lights shall therefore be
switched on manually.
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WINDOW WASHING
WINDSCREEN WASHER/
WIPER
This device can only work when the igni-
tion key is at ON.
The right stalk can be moved to five dif-
ferent positions fig. 70:
A: windscreen wiper off
B: flick wipe.
With the stalk in position B, turning the
knurled ring Ffour possible intermittent
speeds are obtained:
,= very slow intermittent
-- = slow intermittent
--- = intermittent medium
---- = fast intermittent
C: continuous slow;
D: continuous fast;
E: fast temporary (unstable position).Operation in position Eis limited to the
time the stalk is held in this position.
When the stalk is released, it returns to
position Aautomatically stopping the
wiper.
IMPORTANT Replace wiper blades as
specified in section “Vehicle maintenance”.Never use the window wiper
to remove ice or snow from
the windscreen. In these con-
ditions, the wiper is submitted
to excessive effort that results in mo-
tor protection cutting in and wiper op-
eration inhibition for few seconds as a
consequence. If operation is not re-
stored contact Fiat Dealership.
“Smart washing” function
Pulling the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) operates the
windscreen washer fig. 71.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half
a second, with just one movement it is
possible to operate the washer jet and the
wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working four strokes af-
ter releasing the stalk.
A further stroke after five seconds com-
pletes the wiping operation.
fig. 70F0N0038m
fig. 71F0N0039m

Distribute the load evenly
and when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
To fit roof racks/ski racks, with presetting
for versions H1 and H2, use the proper
pins set at roof edges fig. 124.
Long wheelbase vehicles are fitted with 8
pins; short or medium wheelbase vehicles
are fitted with 6 pins; extra-long wheel-
base vehicles are fitted with 10 pins.
After travelling a few kilo-
metres, check that the cou-
pling fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current
law regulations concerning
max. overall dimensions.
Never exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Techni-
cal specifications”).
IMPORTANT Strictly follow the installa-
tion instructions contained in the kit. In-
stallation hall be carried out by skilled per-
sonnel.
fig. 124F0N0138m
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ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
come into action because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets noisi-
er: it means that the vehicle speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
WARNING
ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS
before, you should practice using the sys-
tem on slippery terrain, obviously with the
necessary safety precautions and keeping
to the Highway Code of the country you
are in. It is also a good idea to read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
The ABS system, integral with the braking
system, prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emergency
braking under difficult road conditions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km
(with new vehicle after replacing brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
brakes.The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNINGFAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the dedicated message on
the multifunction display (where provid-
ed), (see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
In this case the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.

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BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance
integral with ESP) (where provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by warning light
áswitching on together with the message
on the multifunction display, where pro-
vided).
ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability
Program)
(where provided)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the vehicle stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur-
faces changes.
In addition to the ESP system, ASR system
and Hill Holder, (where provided) also the
MSR system (adjusting the engine braking
torque) and the HBA system (improving
the braking force during emergency brak-
ing) are provided.
ESP SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the vehicle is in crit-
ical stability and grip conditions.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning lights
>and xon the in-
strument panel together with the dedi-
cated message on the multifunction dis-
play (where provided), (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
If warning light xalone
comes on (together with the
message on the multifunction display,
where provided), stop the vehicle im-
mediately and contact the nearest Fi-
at Dealership. Fluid leaks from the hy-
draulic system, in fact, can compro-
mise the braking system, both tradi-
tional systems and systems with ABS.
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