2012 FIAT DUCATO dashboard warning lights

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REAR PARTITION fig. 94
The vehicle may be equipped with a solid rear partition
or with a sliding glass partition.
To open/close the sliding glass partition use the knob A.
Certain versions are equipped with a protective grille on
the glass partition inside the load compartment.
F0N0218mfig. 94
CUP HOLDER – CAN HOLDER fig. 95
The cup – can holder is located in the middle of the
dashboard.
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F0N0146mfig. 97F0N0055mfig. 96
ASHTRAY fig. 97
The ashtray is a removable plastic container that can be
fitted in the cup/can holders in the middle of the
dashboard.
IMPORTANT Do not use the container as an ashtray
and a waste paper basket at the same time: it might
catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs. CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 96
It is located in the centre of the dashboard.
Press the button on the cigar lighter to switch it on
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
After about 15 seconds the button will return to its
original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burning.
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DESK/BOOKREST fig. 100
(for versions/markets where provided)
There is a desk A in the middle of the dashboard above
the sound system compartment; on some versions this
desk can be used as a bookrest by raising the back
section and resting it on the dashboard as illustrated in
the figure.
On versions with passenger side air bags, the desk is
fixed.
Do not use the desk in a vertical position
with the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
SHELF ABOVE THE CAB fig. 101
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is located above the driver’s cab and is designed to
store light objects.
Maximum permitted load:
– localised .........................................................................10 kg
– distributed over the entire surface of the shelf ....20 kg
F0N0058mfig. 100F0N0190mfig. 101

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CAB GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 102
(for versions/markets where provided)
The storage compartment is fitted above the sun visors
and is designed for the quick storage of light objects
(e.g. documents, road maps etc.).
FLAP ON BENCH fig. 103
(for versions/markets where provided)
To use, the pull tab A and lower the flap.
The flap is equipped with two cup holders and a support
surface with a paper holder clip.
SATELLITE NAVIGATOR CAPABILITY fig. 104
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is located in the dashboard area illustrated in the
diagram for connecting the navigator.
F0N0191mfig. 102
F0N0149mfig. 103
F0N0512mfig. 104
Portable navigators to be fitted in the seat
in figure 104 have a mechanical release
device activated by pressing the two side
buttons on the stem. The failed operation of the
release may damage the seat of the navigator.

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F0N0047mfig. 112F0N0132mfig. 113
IMPORTANT With the central locking engaged, pulling
the opening lever for one of the front doors switches
off the central locking function. Individual doors can be
unlocked by pulling the opening handle of one of the
rear doors.
If a power supply is not present (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is, however, possible to lock the
doors manually.
After exceeding 20 km/h, all the doors will be locked
automatically if the setup menu function has been
selected (see “Multifunction display” paragraph in this
section).
LOAD COMPARTMENT BUTTON fig. 113
Lock activation is indicated by the LED in the button. Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the button A-fig. 112 to lock the doors, press
button B to unlock the doors. The locking/unlocking
actions take place centrally (front and rear). When the
doors are locked, the LED in the button A is on and
pressing button B brings about central unlocking of all
the doors and turns off the warning light. When the
doors are unlocked, the LED is off and pressing the
button brings about central locking of all the doors.
The doors will be locked only if all the doors are
properly shut.
Following the locking of the doors using:
❒remote control;
❒door locking mechanism;
it will not be possible to unlock the doors using button
A-fig. 112 located in the controls in the dashboard.

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The LED comes on in the following cases:
❒after each door lock command generated by the
button D or by button
Áin the dashboard;
❒when the instrument panel is activated;
❒upon opening of one of the front doors;
❒when the door is locked at 20 km/h (if activated
from the menu).
The lock is turned off when one of the load
compartment doors is opened or on a door release
request (load compartment or centralised) or an
unlocking request from the remote control/door catch.
DEAD LOCK
(for versions/markets where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of:
❒interior handles;
❒locking/unlocking buttons A-B fig. 112;
thereby preventing the opening of the doors from inside
the passenger compartment if there has been a break-in
attempt (e.g. a window has been broken).
The dead lock device therefore offers the best possible
protection against break in attempts. We recommend
engaging it whenever the vehicle is parked and left
unattended.
Once the dead lock system is engaged it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Therefore, before engaging
the system check that there is no one left inside.
If the remote control battery is flat, the system
can only be disengaged by using the metal insert
in either of the door locks as described
previously: in this case the device only remains
on for the rear doors.
WARNING
Device activation
The dead lock device is automatically activated on every
door when pressing the remote control button
Ábriefly
twice, fig. 109.
Device activation is indicated by 3 flashes of the
direction indicators and the flashing of the LED on
button A-fig. 112 on the dashboard.
If one of the doors is not perfectly shut, the dead lock
device will not be activated, thus preventing a person
getting into the car through the open door and, on
shutting it, remaining stuck inside the passenger
compartment.

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FAILURE WARNING
In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and the áwarning light will come on
constantly in the instrument panel along with a message
in the multifunction display (for versions/markets where
provided) (see “Warning lights and messages” section).
The LED in the ASR OFF button will light up. Contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible if this happens. Switching the system on/off fig. 129
The ASR system switches on automatically each time
the engine is started.
The ASR can be turned off and then turned back on
again whilst driving by pressing the switch A located in
the dashboard.
The switching off is shown by the LED in the switch
itself coming on together with a message shown in the
multifunction display, for versions/markets where
provided.
If the ASR is switched off when driving, it is
automatically switched on again when the vehicle is
started up.
F0N0077mfig. 129
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with this system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver
is ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains,
it may be helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact, in these
conditions, the driving wheels skidding when moving
off gives you better traction.

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TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Traction Plus is a help with driving and setting off in
poor grip conditions (snow, ice, mud, etc.) which allows
the drive force to be evenly distributed over the same
axle when both wheels are slipping.
In effect, Traction Plus acts by braking the wheels with
poor grip (or those slipping more than the others),
thereby transferring the drive force to those which have
more grip on the ground.
This function can be turned on manually by pressing the
T+ button fig. 130 on the dashboard and works below a
level of 30 km/h. Over this speed, it is automatically
deactivated (the LED on the button is still on) and it is
reactivated again when the speed is below 30 km/h.Traction Plus operation
The system is deactivated when starting up. To activate
the “Traction Plus” system, press the button
(T+ fig. 130): the LED on the button switches on.
The activation of the Traction Plus system involves the
following functions being switched on:
❒inhibition of the ASR function, in order to fully
exploit the engine torque;
❒the differential locking effect on the front axle,
through the braking system, to improve traction on
irregular grounds.
If the “Traction Plus” system is faulty, the “general
failure” instrument panel warning light ácomes on
steady.
F0N0509mfig. 130