2012 FIAT DUCATO instrument panel

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When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the
vehicle speed may slightly exceed the memorised one.
When the device is activated the warning light
Ücomes
on together with the relevant message on the
instrument panel.
STORING VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A toONand press the accelerator
pedal so that the vehicle reaches the desired speed;
❒move the lever upwards (+) for at least one second,
then release it. The car speed is memorised and it is
therefore possible to release the accelerator pedal.
If necessary (when overtaking for instance) acceleration
is possible by simply pressing the accelerator pedal:
releasing the accelerator pedal, the car will return to the
speed memorised previously.
RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been switched off, for example by
depressing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorised
speed can be restored as follows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a speed
approaching the memorised speed;
❒engage the gear selected at the time of speed
memorising;
❒press the button B-fig. 72.
F0N0508mfig. 72
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronic driving aid that allows you to drive
at a speed of above 30 km/h on long and straight dry
roads with few driving changes (e.g. motorways) at
a preset speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal. It is therefore not recommended to use this
device on country roads with traffic.
Do not use it in town.
DEVICE ACTIVATION fig. 72
Turn the ring nut A to the ON position.
The Cruise Control cannot be engaged in 1
stor reverse
gear. It is advisable to engage it in 4thor higher gears.

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F0N0044mfig. 77F0N0045mfig. 78
The function switches off automatically when emergency
braking ceases.
This function complies with the relevant legislations
currently in force.
FOG LIGHTS fig. 78
(for versions/markets where provided)
To turn the front fog lights on, press the button
5with
the side lights on.
The warning light 5in the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
The use of fog lights is governed by the highway code of
the country you are in. Comply with legal requirements.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 77
They are turned on by pressing switch A, regardless of
the position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights
Îand ¥light up in
the instrument panel.
Press the switch again to turn the lights off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
During emergency braking, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically and warning lights
Îand ¥in
the panel come on at the same time.

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F0N0046mfig. 79
F0N0043mfig. 80
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by turning the control
on the left lever first to
Oand then to position 6or
2. The warning light 3on the instrument panel
comes on.
HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN fig. 80
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press button A to turn this function on. It will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes.
BATTERY DISCONNECTION FUNCTION
(DISCONNECT SWITCH)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The battery disconnection function is enabled with the
ignition key in the BATT position, as illustrated on the
dedicated plate located in the area illustrated in fig. 81.
To turn the ignition key to the BATT position, press the
button A (red) fig. 82. The battery will be disconnected,
by interrupting the earth lead, about 45 seconds after
the key is turned to the BATT position.
This 45 second period is necessary to:
❒allow the driver to get out of the vehicle and lock
the doors using the remote control;
❒guarantee that all the vehicle electrical systems have
been deactivated.
With the battery disconnected, access to the vehicle will
only be possible by unlocking the driver’s door using the
mechanical lock. REAR FOG LAMPS fig. 79
These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or
with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/markets
where provided) by pressing the button 4. The warning
light 4in the instrument panel will come on. Press the
button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the dipped
beams and/or the front fog lights (where provided). The
use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway Code of
the country you are in. Comply with legal requirements.

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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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F0N0240mfig. 115F0N0176mfig. 116
MOVING FOOTBOARD fig. 116
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the side door of the passenger compartment or
luggage compartment is opened, a footboard emerges
from the lower part of the floorpan to make it easier to
board the vehicle.
Before setting off after parking or before
moving the vehicle in any way, ensure
that the footboard is fully stowed away.
Because the movement of the footboard is
controlled by that of the sliding side door,
incomplete stowing of the footboard or non-
closure of the rear doors is indicated by
a warning light
´in the instrument panel.
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REAR SWING DOORS (TWO)
Manual opening of the first swing door from the
outside
Turn the key anticlockwise fig. 111 or press button
∞
on the remote control and operate the handle
A-fig. 117 in the direction of the arrow.
Manual opening of the first swing door
from the inside fig. 118
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Pull handle B in the direction of the arrow.
Manual closure of the first swing door
from the outside
Turn the key clockwise or press button
Áon the key
with remote control. Close the left door first, followed
by the right door.

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ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery ground,
always in safe conditions and respecting the highway
code of the country where you are driving. Read the
following information carefully.
This is an integral part of the braking system, which
prevents one or more wheels from locking or slipping
regardless of the road surface conditions and braking
intensity, ensuring control of the vehicle even during
emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding in period of about 500 km is
needed (with the vehicle new or after having replaced
the brake pads/discs): during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking. Headlight alignment adjustment fig. 128
Press buttons Òand in the control panel to adjust.
The display located on the instrument panel provides
a visual indication of the adjusted position.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
weight of the load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights
properly adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
In countries where vehicles are driven on the other side
of the road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially
designed adhesive film in order not to dazzle the
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
The ABS system gets the most out of the
available grip but it cannot improve it.
Therefore, you should take great care when
driving on slippery surfaces: don’t take
unnecessary risks.
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FAILURE WARNING
ABS failure
ABS Failure is indicated by the
>warning light in the
instrument panel together with the dedicated message
in the multifunction display (for versions/markets where
provided) coming on (see “Warning lights and
messages” section).
In this case, the braking system will still be effective,
although without the extra capacity offered by the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to
have the system checked. SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into action
because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle speed should be
altered to suit the type of road surface.
If the ABS cuts in, it is a sign that the
grip between tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit: you must slow down to
match the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
EBD failure
ABS Failure is indicated by the
>and xwarning lights
in the instrument panel together with the dedicated
message in the multifunction display (for versions/
markets where provided) coming on (see “Warning
lights and messages” section).
In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
If only the xwarning light in the
instrument panel lights up (together with
a message in the multifunction display, for
versions/markets where provided) stop the
vehicle immediately and contact the nearest Fiat
Dealership. Fluid leaking from the hydraulic
system will compromise the operation of the
braking system, whether it is of the conventional
type or with ABS.
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ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronic system that controls vehicle
stability in the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain
directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking
torque during gear changes) and the HBA system
(automatic increase in the braking pressure during
emergency braking) are present with ESP, ASR and Hill
Holder systems (for versions/markets where provided).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the flashing of warning light
áin the
instrument panel, to inform the driver that the vehicle is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system is automatically activated when the
vehicle is started and cannot be de-activated. BRAKE ASSIST (emergency braking assistance
integrated in ESP)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This system (which cannot be deactivated) recognises
emergency braking conditions according to the speed of
operation of the brake pedal and provides an additional
hydraulic braking pressure to support that provided by
the driver. This allows faster and more powerful
operation of the braking system.
The Brake Assist is deactivated on versions equipped
with ESP, in the event of an ESP system failure (indicated
by warning light
áswitching on together with the
message in the multifunction display, for
versions/markets where provided).
When the ABS intervenes and you notice
the brake pedal pulsating, do not be
afraid to keep the pedal pushed down. This will
help you to stop in the shortest distance
possible, depending on the road conditions.
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