2018 FIAT DUCATO Knowing your vehicle

KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
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In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 8
THE KEYS....................................... 9
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 10
ELECTRONIC ALARM..................... 11
DOORS ........................................... 12
SEATS ............................................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 24
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 25
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 27
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 30
CEILING LIGHTS............................. 31
CONTROLS .................................... 32
WINDOW WASHING ....................... 34
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 37
HEATING AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS .................................... 38
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 38
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 39
ADDITIONAL HEATER ..................... 40
INDEPENDENT ADDITIONAL
HEATER .......................................... 40
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
BONNET ......................................... 45
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 46
INTERIOR FITTINGS ...................... 47
TACHOGRAPH ............................... 48SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION ................................. 49
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 50
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SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have
coloured labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when
using this component. Under the
bonnet there is also a label that
summarises all the symbols.
VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS/
ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration
of the vehicle might seriously affect
its safety and road holding, thus
causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when
the key is removed from the ignition
device.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna
built into the ignition device. The
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key toMAR-ON, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
control module.
Irregular operation
If the code has not been recognised
correctly during starting, the
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on accompanied by the
corresponding message on the display
(see the “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand
then back toMAR; if the lock
continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to 8)
stored with a code.
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WARNING
1)Used batteries are harmful to the
environment. You can dispose of them
either in the correct containers as specified
by law or by taking them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 3:
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)
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.
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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.DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the button
on the remote control fig. 4 - fig. 5
or insert the metal insert A into the
driver's door lock and then turn it. The
doors will only be locked if all doors
are shut.
To extract the metal insert, press button
B.
If one or more of the doors is open after
the
button on the remote control is
pressed, the direction indicators and
the LED on the button A fig. 7 will flash
quickly for about three seconds. With
the function on, the button A fig. 7
is disabled.
Pressing the button
on the remote
control twice rapidly turns on the dead
lock device (see the "Dead lock device"
paragraph).
Door unlocking from the outside
Briefly press the
fig. 4 orfig.
5 button, depending on the version, to
remotely unlock the front doors, turn on
the timed interior courtesy lights and
flash the direction indicators twice.
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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.
6)
Device activation
The device turns on automatically on all
the doors when you press the
button
on the key with remote control fig. 4
twice rapidly.
The direction indicators flash 3 times
and the LED on the button A fig. 7
among the dashboard controls flashes
to indicate that the device has been
turned on.
If one or more of the doors is not
perfectly shut, the dead lock device will
not be activated, thus preventing a
person getting into the vehicle through
the open door and, on shutting, it,
remaining stuck inside the passenger
compartment.
Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on
every door in the following cases:
if the mechanical key is turned to the
opening position in the driver's door;
by unlocking the doors using the
remote control;
by turning the ignition key to the
MAR position.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
7) 9)
To open the sliding side door, lift the
handle A fig. 9 and accompany the
door in the opening direction.
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 attached to the device that
holds it fully open.CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system prevents the sliding side
doors being opened from the inside.
The device fig. 10 can be engaged only
with the sliding side door open:
Position 1 - device engaged (door
locked)
Position 2 - device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside)
The device stays on even if the doors
are electrically unlocked.
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MOVING FOOTBOARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On opening the passenger
compartment side door or the luggage
compartment, a footboard fig. 16
comes out from under the chassis to
aid climbing on board the vehicle.
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2)
REAR FOOTBOARD
(for goods carrier van versions)
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2)
The vehicle can be equipped with a rear
retractable footboard A fig. 17, which
aids climbing into and out of the rear
load compartment.The footboard can slide under the
vehicle when not used so as not to
increase the vehicle external
dimensions.
The footboard slides manually both
when opening and closing.
WARNING
6)Once the dead lock device is engaged it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Before engaging the
system please therefore check that there is
no-one left on board. If the remote control
battery is flat, the system can be
disengaged only by inserting the key metal
insert in either of the door locks as
described previously: in this case the
device remains active only for the rear
doors.
7)Before leaving the vehicle parked with
sliding doors open, always check that
the latch is engaged.8)Always use this device when carrying
children.
9)Do not move the vehicle with side doors
open.
10)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 let the doors close
spontaneously.
11)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.
12)It is forbidden to drive the vehicle with
the footboard open.
13)Do not use the retracted footboard for
getting up or down the load compartment.
14)Make sure that the footboard is suitably
locked by the provided retaining systems
before, after and during its use. An
incomplete opening or closing might cause
an improper movement of the footboard
with risks arising for the operator and
external users.
15)Before setting off after parking or
before moving the vehicle in any way,
ensure 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 the lighting of a warning light
on
the instrument panel.
16)The footboard lightly projects from the
vehicle even if retracted; therefore, when
rear parking sensors are provided, their
operating range is lightly reduced.
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See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise adjustments,
height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and
armrest adjustment.
Ballast weight adjustment
Use the knob A fig. 20 to set the
desired adjustment according to your
body weight, in the range 40 kg to 130
kg.
SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped with
an armrest that can be raised and
adjusted for height. Operate the wheel
A fig. 21 to adjust.
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SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side. Operate
the control A fig. 22 to turn the seat.
Before turning the seat, it must be
moved forward and only then adjusted
longitudinally fig. 23.REVOLVING SEAT WITH
SEAT BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is equipped with a three-point seat
belt fig. 24, two adjustable armrests (for
their adjustment, see the "Seats with
adjustable armrests" paragraph) and a
headrest with adjustable height (for
its adjustment, see the "Headrest"
paragraph).
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