2014 FIAT DUCATO trailer

WARNING
131) The ABS device with which the
vehicle may be equipped will not
control the braking system of
the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
132) Never modify the braking
system of the vehicle to control
the trailer brake. The trailer
braking system must be fully
independent from the hydraulic
system of the vehicle.
133) After fitting, fixing screw holes
must be sealed to prevent an
exhaust gas inlet.
134) After fitting, fixing screw holes
must be sealed to prevent an
exhaust gas inlet.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE REMOVABLE
BALL HEAD TOW BAR
36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41)
Before setting off, check the correct
locking of the removable ball head tow
bar, as follows:
❒The green mark of the flywheel must
coincide with the green mark on the
tow bar.
❒The flywheel is in the stop position on
the tow bar (without slot).
❒Locked lock and key removed. The
flywheel cannot be removed.
❒Ball head bar firmly secured to the
housing pipe. Check by shaking
with a hand.
The fitting procedure must be repeated
if any of the 4 checked requirements
is not met.
If even only one of the requirements is
not met the tow hook must not be
used, as in this case there is risk of
accidents. Contact the joint
manufacturer.The ball head tow bar can be fitted and
removed manually, without needing
any tool.
Never use working tools or means, as
the mechanism could be damaged.
Never unlock in the case of trailer
attached to the vehicle or fitted rack.
When driving without trailer or rack the
ball head tow bar must be removed
and the closing plug must always
be inserted in the housing pipe. This
applies particularly if the visibility of the
number plate characters or of the
lighting system is reduced.Removable ball head
tow barfig. 174 - fig. 175 - fig. 176
1. Housing pipe - 2. Ball head tow bar
- 3. Locking balls - 4. Release lever -
5. Flywheel - 6. Cap - 7. Key - 8. Red
mark (flywheel) - 9. Green mark
(flywheel) - 10. Green mark (tow bar) -
11. Symbol (control release) - 12.
Closing plug - 13. Coupling pin - 14.
No slot between 2 and 5 - 15. Slot
of approx. 5 mm
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F1A0380
175 - Locked position, driving
F1A0381
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PERIODIC CHECKSBefore long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USEIf the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter.
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

IDENTIFICATION
DATAIt is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. Identification codes
are printed and shown on the plates
as indicated below, together with the
positions:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember and
contains the following data fig. 247:BType-approval number.CVehicle type identification code.DChassis serial number.
EMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden.FMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden plus trailer.GMaximum permitted weight on first
(front) axle.HMaximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).IEngine type.LBodywork version code.M
Spare parts number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient
(for diesel engines)
CHASSIS MARKING
They are located respectively: one on
the passenger side interior wheel arch,
A fig. 248, and the other on the low
part of the windscreen fig. 249.The marking includes:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.
247
F1A0243
248
F1A0244
249
F1A0365
250
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PPanoramaR6/9 seater crew cab
253
There is an example of a bodywork
version code below by way of
explanation with a key which is valid for
all bodywork version codes.
Example:
250AMMFADX250
MODEL
AGVWM
ENGINE
M
ENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
FBODYWORKAWHEELBASERH
VERSION
GVW
A3000 kgB3300 kgC3500 kg
D3500 kg HEAVYE3995/4005/4250 kg HEAVYF2800 kgG3650 kgH3510 kg HEAVYL3510 kgM
4400 kg HEAVY
ENGINE
M
130 MultiJet
N150 MultiJetP180 MultiJet PowerR115 MultiJetV110 MultiJet
TRANSMISSIONM
Manual gearbox
AAutomatic transmissionWHEELBASE
AShort wheelbaseBMedium wheelbaseCLong wheelbaseDMedium-long wheelbaseUAll wheelbases (incomplete vehicles)
BODYWORKACab chassisBChassis without cabCPlatform chassis cabDBox truckEPrimary school busFVa nGLong cab trailerHLong cab chassisM
Minibus

PERFORMANCETop permitted speed after initial vehicle use in km/h.
110 MultiJet (*)115 MultiJet
(*)130 MultiJet 150 MultiJet180 MultiJet
Power
VAN
(excluding
recreational
version)CH1 - MH1 145 148 155 161161 (*)
/ 171(**)
MH2-LH2-
XLH2142 143 150 157160 (*)/ 166(**)
MH3 - LH3 -
XLH3137 138 145 152 155 (*)/ 161
TRAILER
TRUCK /
CAB
CHASSIS /
CHASSIS
COWLS /
PLATFORMS
(excluding
recreational
version)CH1
145 148 155 157161 (*)
/ 171(**)
MH1 - MLH1 -
LH1 - XLH1 -
XXLH1
(*) Maxi range
(**) 161 km/h for 16" tyres
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHTSVAN WEIGHTS
2800 kg GVW versions(*) 3510 kg GVW versions(*)
110 (**)
/130/150 MultiJet
110 (**)
/130/150 MultiJet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)1845 ÷ 1860 1860 ÷ 2000
Payload (***)
including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (°)
– front axle: 1630 1850
– rear axle: 1650 2000
– total: 2800 3510
Towable loads
– braked trailer: 2000 2500
– non-braked trailer: 750 750
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 100 100(*) The values indicated refer to panel and glazed Vans in medium and short wheelbases with high and low sides.
(**) Version for specific markets
(***) If special equipment is fitted (trailer towing equipment, etc.) the empty weight will increase and consequently the payload will decrease in relation to the
maximum permitted loads.
(°) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permittedloads.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VAN WEIGHTS3000 kg GVW versions(*) 115 MultiJet (**)110 (**)
/130/150
MultiJet
180 MultiJet Power
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)1845 ÷ 1910 1860 ÷ 1925 1940 ÷ 2005
Payload (***)
including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (°)
– front axle: 1630 1630 1630
– rear axle: 1650 1650 1650
– total: 3000/2420 ÷ 2460 (**) 3000/2435 ÷ 2475 (**) 3000
Towable loads
– braked trailer: 2000 2000 ÷ 2500 2500
– non-braked trailer: 750 750 750
Maximum load on ball joint (braked trailer): 100 100 100(*) The values indicated refer to panel and glazed Vans in medium and short wheelbases with high and low sides.
(**) Version for specific markets
(***) If special equipment is fitted (trailer towing equipment, etc.) the empty weight will increase and consequently the payload will decrease in relation to the
maximum permitted loads.
(°) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permittedloads.
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