2012 FIAT DUCATO stop start

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F0N0220mfig. 76F0N0219mfig. 75
REMOVABLE COURTESY LIGHT fig. 76
(for versions/markets where provided)
It is used as both a fixed light and a portable electric
torch. When the removable light is secured to its fixed
support, the electric torch battery is automatically
recharged. The courtesy light is recharged with the
vehicle stationary and the ignition key either in the
STOP position (OFF) or extracted for a limit of
15 minutes. LOAD COMPARTMENT SIDE COURTESY
LIGHT fig. 75
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the cover at the point shown in the figure to turn
it on.

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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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INDEXTo open the sliding side door, lift handle A and slide the
door open.
The sliding side door is equipped with a stop that
prevents it sliding beyond the end of its travel when
opening. To close, operate the exterior handle A (or
the corresponding interior handle) and push to closed.
In any case, make sure that the door is correctly
hooked to the device which keeps the door fully open.
SLIDING SIDE GLASS fig. 115
(for versions/markets where provided)
To open, keep the two handles B pressed toward one
another and slide the glass.
When the two handles are released, the sliding glass
may stop in intermediate positions. Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on every door in
the following cases:
❒opening the driver’s door using the mechanical key;
❒when unlocking doors using the remote control;
❒when turning the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
Before leaving the vehicle parked with
the sliding doors open, always check
that the lock is engaged.
WARNING
Do not move the vehicle with the side
doors open.
WARNING
SLIDING SIDE DOOR fig. 114
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F0N0188mfig. 121F0N0062mfig. 122
POWER WINDOWS
MECHANISM fig. 122
Switches on the inner armrest of the driver’s door
control the following with the ignition key in the
MAR-ON position:
A to open/close the front left window;
B front right window opening/closing.
Continuous automatic operation
All versions are equipped with automatic raising and
lowering of the front, driver’s side window.
Keep one of the buttons pressed for longer than half
a second to operate the automatic continuous window
operation function. The window stops when it reaches
the end of travel position or when the button is pressed
again. The opening angle of the two doors may be increased
for more convenient loading and unloading. To carry out
this operation, press the button A-fig. 121; this allows
the doors to be opened to about 180 degrees.
This spring loaded system has activation
forces that were designed for optimum
comfort. Accidental knocks or a strong gust of
wind may release the springs and close the
doors spontaneously.
WARNING
With the doors opened to 180 degrees,
no locking system is effective. Do not
use this opening with the vehicle parked on
a gradient or when it is windy.
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F0N0063mfig. 123
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒open the driver’s door to gain access to the bonnet
release;
❒pull the lever fig. 123 in the direction of the arrow;
❒pull the lever A-fig. 124 as shown in the figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
bonnet stay fig. 125 from its locking device D, then
insert the end C-fig. 126 of the stay into the bonnet
housing E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the
windscreen. IMPORTANT With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, the electric windows remain
activated for about 3 minutes and are then deactivated
immediately when one of the doors is opened.
Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is exposed
to the risk of being injured either directly by the
moving window or through objects getting
caught and being dragged. When leaving the
vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition
to avoid the risk of injury to anyone remaining
in the car due to accidental operation of the
electric windows.
WARNING
Front passenger side door
A dedicated switch for operating the window is located
on the inner armrest of the passenger side front door.

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F0N0323mfig. 124F0N0065mfig. 125
CLOSURE
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the rod C-fig. 126 from the housing E
and fit it back into its locking device D-fig. 125;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment, then let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not
fastened only by the safety catch. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet lid down but
open it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to avoid it opening while the car is travelling.
The bonnet must always be perfectly
closed while travelling for safety reasons.
Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you notice
whilst driving that the lock is not perfectly
engaged, stop at once and close the bonnet
properly.
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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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