Weight FIAT DUCATO 2006 3.G User Guide

127GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
In addition to these general precau-
tions, some simple measures could en-
hance driving safety, comfort and the
length of the vehicle’s life:
– distribute the load evenly over the
load floor: if you need to concentrate
it all in one point choose the part be-
tween the axles;
– remember that the lower the load
is, the lower the vehicle’s centre of
gravity will be, contributing to a safe
drive; you should therefore always po-
sition the heavier goods at the bottom;
– finally, remember that the way in
which the vehicle moves is influenced
by the weight being carried. In partic-
ular, stopping distance lengthens par-
ticularly at high speed.CHEAP RUNNING
THAT RESPECTS
THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the Ducato. It is no ac-
cident that its pollution control equip-
ment is much more effective than that
required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone. By following a few sim-
ple rules you can avoid harming the
environment and often cut down fuel
consumption at the same time.
On this subject, a few useful tips have
been given below to supplement those
marked by symbol #at various points
of the handbook. You are asked to
read both the former and latter care-
fully.
Even if the vehicle is sta-
tionary on a steep hill or
sideways incline, goods not proper-
ly secured could fall out when the
back or side doors are opened.
WARNING
Observe the enforced rules
if you need to carry a spare
can of petrol. Only use a homolo-
gated can and secure it to the load
anchoring eyebolts. Even given
these precautions, the risk of fire in
the event of an accident is in-
creased.
WARNING

129GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
TOWING A TRAILER
IMPORTANT
The vehicle must be fitted with a ho-
mologated tow hitch and suitable elec-
trical system for towing a caravan or
trailer. Have the tow hitch fitted by an
expert who will issue specific docu-
mentation for use on roads.
Fit special wing mirrors in accor-
dance with the highway code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the vehicle to
climb the maximum gradients speci-
fied, increases braking and overtaking
distance, proportionally to the overall
weight of the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill rather than constantly brak-
ing.
The weight the trailer exerts on the
vehicle’s tow hitch coupling reduces
the vehicle’s payload by the same
amount.In order to be sure you are not ex-
ceeding the maximum towing weight
(shown in the log book) you have to
take into account the trailer weight ful-
ly laden including the accessories and
personal luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits for
towing a trailer in the country you are
driving in. In any case, do not exceed
the top speed of 100 km/h.TOW HITCH INSTALLATION
The tow hitch must be fixed to the
body by an expert in accordance with
the following instructions and re-
specting the additional and/or integra-
tive information provided by the tow
hitch manufacturer.
The tow hitch to be fitted must com-
ply with the current regulations in
force, with reference to Directive
94/20/CEE and subsequent modifica-
tions.
Use a tow hitch suited for the maxi-
mum towable load of the vehicle version
on which the tow hitch is to be fitted.
Use a unified coupling for the elec-
trical connections. The coupling is gen-
erally fitted on a specific mount fas-
tened to the tow hitch.
For the electrical connections, a 7 or
13 pole 12VDC coupling must be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards).
Follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the vehicle and/or
the tow hitch.
For the electric connections use the
proper trailer light control unit.
Under no circumstances
modify the vehicle’s braking
system for trailer braking control.
The trailer braking system must be
completely independent from the
vehicle hydraulic system.
WARNING
Where your vehicle is
equipped with ABS, re-
member that this has no effect over
the trailer braking system. Particu-
lar care must be taken on slippery
surfaces.
WARNING

138IN AN EMERGENCY
1. STOP THE VEHICLE
– Stop the vehicle in a position that
is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safe-
ly. The ground should be flat and ad-
equately firm. If you have to change
the wheel at night, choose a lit area if
possible.
– Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
– Engage first or reverse gear.
– Alert other drivers that the vehicle
is stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle, etc.
Any passengers should get out and
wait as far away as possible from the
danger of traffic.
If the road is sloping or bumpy, place
wedges or other suitable material to
prevent the vehicle from moving, un-
der the wheels.2. TAKE OUT THE TOOLS,
JACK AND SPARE WHEEL
The tools are in the cab near the
seats.
Please note:
– the jack weights 4.2 kg;
– the jack requires no adjustments;
– the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack;
– no other tool, apart from the ex-
tension and the ratchet wrench shown
in this chapter can be fitted to the jack.
The spare wheel is located under the
rear part of the load bed.
Do not lubricate the bolt
threads before fitting
them back: they could come
loose.
WARNING
Check tyre pressure and
spare wheel pressure regu-
larly. Refer to section “Technical
Specifications”.
WARNING

177VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNIT
When the vehicle is being used nor-
mally, special measures are not nec-
essary.
The following instructions must be
followed very carefully however, if
you work on the electrical system or
in cases where emergency starting is
necessary:
– never disconnect the battery from
the electric system while the engine is
running;
– disconnect the battery from the
electric system if you are recharging it;
– never perform emergency starting
with a battery charger. Always use an
auxiliary battery;
– be particularly careful when con-
necting the battery to the electric sys-
tem. Make sure that the polarity is
correct and that the connection is ef-
ficient;
– do not connect or disconnect the
terminals of the electronic units while
the ignition key is at MAR;
– do not check polarity through
sparking;– disconnect the electronic control
units if you are electrically welding the
vehicle body. Remove the units if tem-
peratures exceed 80 °C (special op-
erations on the bodywork, etc.).
IMPORTANTIf the sound system
or vehicle alarm systems are not in-
stalled correctly, they can interfere
with the working of the electronic
control units.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system car-
ried out incorrectly and without
bearing the features of the system
in mind can cause malfunctions
with the risk of fire.
WARNING
SPEED LIMITER
On certain version, the injection con-
trol unit is set to limit the vehicle
speed at a max. preset limit.
Speed limits are the following:
– for Minibus versions (M2 homolo-
gation category): 100 km/h;
– for good Transport versions (ve-
hicle dead weight: > 3.5 t) (N2 ho-
mologation category): 90 km/h;
Label (fig.16) with admitted top
speed (90 or 100 km/h according to
versions) is applied on the wind-
screen.
This limit has been established by Eu-
ropean Directive 2002/85/EC, what-
ever violation is therefore punishable
by law.
IMPORTANTWhen the device
comes into action, the speed value
displayed on the instrument panel
could be approx. 10% higher than the
actual one.
fig. 16
F0D0299m

186TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
E- Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded
F - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer
G - Maximum vehicle weight on
front axle
H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle
I - Engine type
L - Body version code
M - Smoke opacity index (for diesel
engines).
This plate is fastened to the front
crossmember in the engine compart-
ment A-fig. 3.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plateA-fig. 4 is set on the left-
hand inner side of the bonnet.It bears the following data fig. 5:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D- Respray and touch up code.
fig. 3
F0D0188m
fig. 4
F0D0189m
fig. 5
F0D0025m

203TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Version 15
Chassis cowl 4050 wheelbase special Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cowl short wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle)
Chassis cowl medium wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cowl long wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle)
Chassis cowl 4050 wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle)
Chassis cab short wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab short wheelbase Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab medium wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab medium wheelbase Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab long wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab long wheelbase Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab 4050 wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab 4050 wheelbase Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab medium wheelbase crew cab without EGR
Chassis cab medium wheelbase crew cab Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab long wheelbase crew cab without EGR
Chassis cab long wheelbase crew cab Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab short wheelbase special Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab medium wheelbase special Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab long wheelbase special Camping Car without EGREngine
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWEREngine
code
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43NBodywork
version
244BZMBG BYC
244BZMBA BYC1
244BZMBB BYC1
244BZMBC BYC1
244BZMBG BYC1
244BZMAA AY
244BZMAA AYC
244BZMAB AY
244BZMAB AYC
244BZMAC AY
244BZMAC AYC
244BZMAG AY
244BZMAG AYC
244BZMHB AY
244BZMHB AYC
244BZMHC AY
244BZMHC AYC
244BZMAA BYC
244BZMAB BYC
244BZMAC BYC

204TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Version 15
Chassis cab 4050 wheelbase special Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab 4050 wheelbase crew cab without EGR
Chassis cab 4050 wheelbase crew cab Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab short wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cab medium wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cab long wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cab 4050 wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed medium wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed medium wheelbase
Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed long wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed long wheelbase Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed short wheelbase without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed short wheelbase Camping Car without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed short wheelbase special Camping car without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed medium wheelbase special
Camping car without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed long wheelbase special
Camping car without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed short wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed medium wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGR
Chassis cab with load bed long wheelbase special Camping car
(max weight 1850 kg front axle) without EGREngine
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWER
2.8 JTD POWEREngine
code
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43N
8140.43NBodywork
version
244BZMAG BYC
244BZMHG AY
244BZMHG AYC
244BZMAA BYC1
244BZMAB BYC1
244BZMAC BYC1
244BZMAG BYC1
244BZMCB AY
244BZMCB AYC
244BZMCC AY
244BZMCC AYC
244BZMCA AY
244BZMCA AYC
244BZMCA BYC
244BZMCB BYC
244BZMCC BYC
244BZMCA BYC1
244BZMCB BYC1
244BZMCC BYC1

227TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VAN WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Version 11 (*)
Kerb weight
(including fuel,
spare wheel, tools
and accessories):
Payload including
driver (1):
Maximum admitted
loads (2)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable weight:
– trailer with brakes
– trailer without brakes
Maximum load on ball coupling
(trailer with brakes)
Maximum load on roof
(1) If special equipment is fitted (tow hitch, etc.), the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(2) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.
* The figures given refer to panelled and glazed vans with medium and short wheelbase, both high and low sided.2.0
1695 ÷ 1780
1120 ÷ 1170
1600
1600
2865 ÷ 2900
2000
750
80
1002.0 JTD
1755 ÷ 1840
1060 ÷ 1145
1600
1600
2900
1600
750
80
1002.3 JTD
1825 ÷ 1910
990 ÷ 1075
1600
1600
2900
2000
750
80
1002.8 JTD
1850 ÷ 1935
965 ÷ 1050
1600
1600
2900
2000
750
80
100

228TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weights (kg)
Version 15 (*)
Kerb weight
(including fuel,
spare wheel, tools
and accessories):
Payload including driver (1):
Maximum admitted
loads (2)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable weight:
– trailer with brakes
– trailer without brakes
Maximum load on ball coupling
(trailer with brakes)
Maximum load on roof
(1) If special equipment is fitted (tow hitch, etc.), the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(2) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.
* The figures given refer to panelled and glazed vans with long, medium and short wheelbase, both high and low sided.2.0
1695 ÷ 1865
1435 ÷ 1510
1750
1850
3245 ÷ 3300
2000
750
80
1002.0 JTD
1755 ÷ 1840
1435 ÷ 1505
1750
1850
3300
1600
750
80
100
2.3 JTD
1725 ÷ 1995
1305 ÷ 1475
1750
1850
3300
2000
750
80
100
2.8 JTD
2.8 JTD POWER
1850 ÷ 2020
1280 ÷ 1450
1750
1850
3300
2000
750
80
100

229TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weights (kg)
Version MAXI (*)
Kerb weight
(including fuel,
spare wheel, tools
and accessories):
Payload including driver (1):
Maximum admitted
loads (2)
– front axle:
– rear axle (3):
– total:
Towable weight:
– trailer with brakes
– trailer without brakes
Maximum load on ball coupling
(trailer with brakes)
Maximum load on roof
(1) If special equipment is fitted (tow hitch, etc.), the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(2) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.
(3) See “Cold tyre inflation pressure”.
* The figures given refer to panelled and glazed vans with long and medium wheelbase, both high and low sided.2.0
1765 ÷ 1915
1585 ÷ 1735
1850
2120
3500
2000
750
80
1002.3 JTD
1895 ÷ 2045
1455 ÷ 1605
1850
2120
3500
2000
750
80
100
2.8 JTD
2.8 JTD POWER
1935 ÷ 2070
1430 ÷ 1565
1850
2120
3500
2000
750
80
100