2014 FIAT DUCATO Control

IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries.
Disengagement
Press the door release/load
compartment release button on the key
with remote control.
The following operations are performed
(excluding some markets):
❒direction indicators flash twice;
❒there are two short acoustic signals
(beeps);
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.
Break-in attempt
indication
Any break-in attempt is indicated by the
turning on of warning light
on the
instrument panel together with the
message on the display (where
provided, see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages” in the “Knowing
the instrument panel” section).Disabling
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of inactivity), simply
lock the vehicle by turning the metal
insert of the key with remote control in
the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or
the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the key in
the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR-ON.
IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 10:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable,
steering locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central
door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All
electrical devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable
position).
The ignition switch is fitted with an
electronic safety system that requires
the ignition key to be turned back
to STOP if the engine will not start,
before the starting operation can be
repeated.
2) 3) 4) 5)
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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON
WARNING
2) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3) Always remove the key when you
leave your vehicle to prevent
someone from accidentally
operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is
parked uphill or reverse gear if the
vehicle is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
vehicle.4) Never extract the key while the
vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases
in which the vehicle is towed.
5) Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations be carried
out involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device). This could negatively
affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also
result in vehicle non-compliance
with type-approval requirements.
SEATS
6)2)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 11 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
7)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B fig. 11 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 11 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and shift your body
weight away from the part of the seat to
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To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B (front part of the seat) or
the lever C (rear part of the seat)
upwards and position your body weight
on the part of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob D fig. 11.
8)
Lumbar adjustment
To adjust, turn knob E fig. 12.SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical
spring system and hydraulic shock
absorber to ensure maximum comfort
and safety. The system of springs
also effectively absorbs impact from
uneven road surfaces.
See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise adjustments,
height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and
armrest adjustment.
Ballast weight
adjustment
Use adjustment knob A fig. 13 to set
the required setting based on body
weight, with settings between 40 kg
and 130 kg.SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped with
an armrest that can be raised and
adjusted for height. To adjust,
use wheel A fig. 14.
9) 10)
SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side. Use
the control A fig. 15 to rotate the seat.
Before turning, move the seat forward
and only then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.
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REVOLVING SEAT WITH
SEAT BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is equipped with a seat belt with three
anchoring points fig. 17, two
adjustable armrests (for the adjustment,
see "Seats with adjustable armrests"
paragraph) and height-adjustable head
restraints (for the adjustment, see
"Head restraints" paragraph).
11)
Backrest angle
adjustment
Adjust lever A fig. 18.Height adjustment
Operate the controls B fig. 18 or C fig.
18 to raise/lower the front/rear part
of the seat respectively.
Seat rotation
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side and
approximately 35° toward the door It
may be locked in driving position or at
180°.
Use lever D fig. 19 (on the right side of
the seat) to turn the seat.
Before turning, move the seat forward
and only then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.
12)
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4-SEATER BENCH SEAT
(Crew Cab Van versions)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For specific versions, the vehicle
features a 4-seater rear bench seat.
The bench seat is equipped with a
bottle holder A fig. 35 on the side.
the seat can be manually folded to
allow access to the load compartment
fig. 36.
WARNING
6) All adjustments must be made
with the vehicle stationary.
7) After releasing the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat
is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. If it
is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose
control of the vehicle.
8) For maximum safety, keep the
back of your seat upright, lean
back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your
chest and pelvis.
9) Before putting on the front seat
belts, make sure that the
armrests are in vertical position
(see "Seat belts" paragraph).
10) Before unfastening the belts and
getting out of the vehicle, ensure
that the outer armrest (door side)
is fully raised.
11) All adjustments must be made
with the vehicle stationary. In
particular, while turning the seat,
take care that it does not interfere
with the handbrake lever.12) Ensure the seat is locked in the
driving position before starting up
the vehicle.
13) Do not place heavy loads on the
flap with the vehicle in motion
because they could be thrown
against the vehicle occupants in
the event of sudden braking or
impacts, causing severe injury.
14) Do not travel with passengers
seated in the 3rd row with the
2nd row bench folded over. Do not
place objects of any type on the
backrest of the 2nd row bench
folded over: in the event of impact
or sharp braking they could be
thrown against the occupants of
the vehicle casing serious injury.
For more information, see the
contents of the adhesive plate
located under the bench.
15) When refitting the bench, ensure
that it is correctly locked to the
floor guides.
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DIFFUSERSADJUSTABLE SIDE AND
CENTRAL DIFFUSERSAFixed diffusers for side windows.BAdjustable side diffusers.CFixed diffusers.DAdjustable centre diffusers.EAir flow adjustment control.
Vents A and C cannot be adjusted.
HEATING AND
VENTILATION
CONTROLSCONTROLS
Air temperature
adjustment rotating
knob A (mixing hot and
cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Fan activation/
adjustment knob B
0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
4
= maximum fan speedAir distribution ring nut
C
to convey air to the central and
side vents;to warm the feet and convey
slightly cooler air to the dashboard
vents, in intermediate temperature
conditions;for heating when the outside
temperature is very low: to direct
as much air as possible to the
feet;to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time;for quick windscreen demisting.
Air recirculation on/off
knob D
When knob D is turned to
the
internal air recirculation is activated.
When knob D is turned tothe
internal air recirculation is deactivated.
PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger
compartment well, proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the blue section;
❒stop internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on
;
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❒turn ring nut C to
;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;
❒turn ring nut C to the required
position;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger
compartment, proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;
❒start internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on;
❒turn ring nut C to;
❒turn knob B to 4(max. fan
speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the
required comfort conditions and turn
knob D to
to turn the air
recirculation off and to prevent windows
from misting up.
IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you
have to wait for a few minutes to let the
system fluid reach optimum operating
temperature.FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE
WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;
❒stop internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on
;
❒turn ring nut C to;
❒turn knob B to 4(max. fan
speed).
IMPORTANT To guarantee rapid
demisting/defrosting, if an additional
heater is present (under the front or rear
seat on Panorama and Combi
versions), if activated, deactivate it
using the F button (LED off) located in
the control panel fig. 47.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls to restore the required comfort
conditions.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable external
moisture and/or rain and/or large
differences in temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment,
perform the following preventive
window demisting procedure:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;❒stop internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on
;
❒turn ring nut C toand consider
moving to
if misting does not
occur;
❒turn knob B to 2nd speed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRRORS
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button A fig. 48 to activate this
function; once enabled, the light on the
button comes on. This function is
timed and will turn off automatically
after 20 minutes. Press button A again
to switch the function off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over
the heating filaments to avoid damage.
MODE
F
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INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Turn D knob fig. 46 to
.
It is advisable to switch the internal air
recirculation on whilst queuing or in
tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air. Do not use the function for
a long time, particularly if there are
many passengers on board, to prevent
the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation
makes it possible to reach the required
heating or cooling conditions more
quickly depending on the mode
selected.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of
the windows misting inside.
MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
CONTROLS
Air temperature
adjustment rotating
knob A (mixing hot and
cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Fan activation/
adjustment knob B
0 = fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
4
= maximum fan speedAir distribution ring nut
C
to convey air to the central and
side vents;to warm the feet and convey
slightly cooler air to the dashboard
vents, in intermediate temperature
conditions;for heating when the outside
temperature is very low: to direct
as much air as possible to the
feet;to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time;for quick windscreen demisting.
Air recirculation on/off
knob D
Press the button (button LED on) to
turn the internal air recirculation on.
Press the button again (button LED off)
to turn the internal air recirculation off.
Climate control system
on/off button E
Press the button (button LED on) to
turn the climate control system on.
Press the button again (button LED off)
to turn the climate control system off.
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