2016 FIAT DUCATO SERVICING AND CARE

USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any roof
lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
completely tighten the battery
terminals.IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (this can happen already at
-10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car inactivity"
in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in any
case burden the electrical supply,
contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable devices
from Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate
the overall electrical consumption,
checking whether the vehicle’s electrical
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if
the vehicle is parked for a long period
of 5 days, it is advisable to disconnect
the negative battery terminal to
maintain its charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery
disconnection function (disconnector),
see the description of the procedure
in the "Controls" paragraph in the
"Dashboard and controls" section.
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NOZZLES
Windscreen (washer) fig. 193
If there is no jet, first check that there is
fluid in the reservoir.
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
The washer jets should be positioned
by adjusting the angle of the sprays
using a small straight-headed
screwdriver.
The jets should be directed at about a
third of the height from the top edge
of the windscreen.HEADLIGHT WASHERS
Check the correct condition and
cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.
The headlight washers come on
automatically when the windscreen
washer is operated with the low beams
on.
WARNING
195)Driving with worn windscreen wiper
blades is a serious risk, because visibility is
reduced in bad weather conditions.
WARNING
56)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped
with the arm hoist or workshop lift.
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SNOW TYRES
A Fiat Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer's
requirements.
The performance of these tyres is
considerably reduced when the tread
depth is less than 4 mm. Replace them
in this case.
Due to the specific characteristics of
snow tyres, in normal weather
conditions or on long motorway
journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of standard
tyres. Their usage should therefore be
restricted in accordance with their
type approval.
IMPORTANT When using snow tyres
with a maximum speed index below the
one that can be reached by the vehicle
(increased by 5%), place a notice in
the passenger compartment, plainly in
view, which states the maximum speed
allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC
Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety
when driving and braking as well as a
good manoeuvrability.Remember that you should not change
the rotation direction of the tyres.200)
WARNING
200)The maximum speed for snow tyres
marked “Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190
km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for "H"
tyres. You should, however, always stick to
the speed limits of the highway code.
SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country.
Snow chains can be fitted to the tyres
of the front wheels (drive wheels) only.
Use of Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains
is recommended. Check the tension
of the snow chains after the first few
metres have been driven.
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IMPORTANT With snow chains, use the
accelerator with extreme care to
prevent, or to limit as much as possible,
slipping of the drive wheels that could
cause chain breakage, resulting in
damage to the car body or mechanical
components.
IMPORTANT For versions fitted with
225/75 R16 tyre, use snow chains with
max. thickness 16 mm.
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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WARNING
6)Detergents pollute the water. The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
INTERIOR
Regularly check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.),
as this could cause oxidation of the
sheet metal.
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SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral
detergent.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic
parts with a moist cloth and a solution
of water and non-abrasive mild soap.
Use specific products for cleaning
plastic, without solvents and specifically
designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated
parts, to remove grease and tough
stains.
IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol,
petrols or derivatives to clean
the instrument panel glass.LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB/HANDBRAKE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These components must be cleaned
with mild soap and water only. Never
use alcohol or alcohol-based products.
WARNING
201)Never use flammable products, such
as petroleum ether or modified petrol, to
clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are generated
by rubbing during the cleaning operation
may cause a fire.
202)Do not keep aerosol cans in the
vehicle: they might explode. Aerosol cans
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is
exposed to sunlight, the internal
temperature can greatly exceed this value.
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel
supply system rubber hoses are
concerned, follow the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan" in this chapter carefully.
Ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system
may cause hardening and cracking of
the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful
checking is therefore necessary.
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Fluids and lubricants ...................... 242
Follow Me Home device ................. 26
Front airbags .................................. 107
– Front airbag driver's side ........... 107
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 108
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 108
Front fog lights ............................... 29
Front light clusters .......................... 146
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 151
Fuel consumption .......................... 245
Fuel cut-off switch .......................... 179
Fuel tank cap ................................. 126
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 151
Gateway fms module
.................... 165
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 52
Hazard warning lights
................... 29
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 83
HBA (system) ................................. 83
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 43
Headlight alignment corrector ....... 27
Headlight washers ......................... 33
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 27
– Light beam direction.................. 27
Heated rear window ....................... 30
Heating and ventilation ................... 34Heating and ventilation controls...... 35
Hill Descent .................................... 84
Hill Descent Control System ........... 84
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 82
Hill Holder system .......................... 82
Identification data
.......................... 209
Ignition switch ................................ 10
Independent additional heater ........ 38
Inflation pressure ............................ 221
Inflation procedure ......................... 175
Instrument panel ............................ 50
Interior ........................................... 206
Interior fittings ................................ 44
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 103
Jump starting
................................ 177
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 202
Light beam direction ...................... 27
Light bulbs
– Bulbs types ............................... 144
Lights off ........................................ 24
Loading advice............................... 133
Main beam headlights
.................. 25
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 183
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 183Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 185
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 108
MSR (System) ................................ 81
MSR system .................................. 81
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 53
– Setup menu .............................. 54
Nozzles
......................................... 202
Number plate lights ........................ 150
On-board instruments
................... 50
Parking lights
................................ 26
Parking sensors ............................. 122
Performance .................................. 232
Pollen filter ..................................... 199
Power Socket ................................ 44
Power steering ............................... 216
Power steering fluid........................ 196
Pre-tensioners................................ 94
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 141
Radio
............................................ 260
Rain sensor .................................... 32
Rear door with two wings............... 14
Rear fog lights ................................ 29
Rear view mirrors ........................... 22
Rear-view camera .......................... 123
Refuelling ....................................... 237
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 125