stop start FIAT DUCATO 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
It is normal for pressure to rise when you
are driving. For the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in section “Tech-
nical specifications”.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 13:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
vehicle is being driven.
fig. 13F0N0111m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp brak-
ing and screech starts etc. Be careful
not to hit the kerb, potholes or oth-
er obstacles hard. Driving for long
stretches over bumpy roads can dam-
age the tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any
of these occur, have the vehicle seen
to at a Fiat Dealership;
❒avoid overloading the vehicle when
travelling: this may cause serious dam-
age to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediately
and change it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steer-
ing system;
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the
tyres have been on the vehicle for
over 6 years, they should be checked
by specialised personnel, to see if they
can still be used. Also remember to
check the spare wheel;
❒in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same
side of the vehicle so as to not reverse
the direction of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
WARNING

232
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Tyre pressure ....................................... 204
Tyres
– changing ........................................... 141
– snow tyres ...................................... 125
– standard ........................................... 203
– understanding tyre marking......... 201
Using the manual gearbox ............... 119
Vehicle inactivity.................................. 126
Vehicle maintenance ............................ 171
– heavy-duty ........................................ 177
– routine maintenance...................... 177
– scheduled service .......................... 172
– Service Schedule .................. 173-175
Ventilation ............................................. 42
Warning lights and messages........... 127
Weights ................................................. 212
Wheel geometry................................... 201
Wheel replacement ............................ 141
Wheels
– changing ........................................... 141
Window washing .................................. 61
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 191Windscreen washer
– control ............................................. 61
– fluid level ......................................... 182
Windscreen wipers
– blades ............................................... 189
– control ............................................. 61
– nozzles ............................................. 189
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid level ............. 182
Writing/reading desk ........................... 72 Sound system ....................................... 92
Starting the engine ............................... 116
– bump starting ................................. 141
– diesel engines ................................. 116
– emergency start-up ...................... 140
– ignition switch ................................ 13
– jump starting .................................. 140
– stopping the engine ...................... 117
– warming up the engine ................ 117
Steering column lock .......................... 13
Steering wheel adjustment ................ 39
Storing the vehicle .............................. 126
Sun visors .............................................. 72
Supplementary heater ......................... 51
Suspensions ........................................... 200
Symbols .................................................. 6
Technical specifications ..................... 193
Third brake light .................................. 156
Top speeds ............................................ 211
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation .................... 122
Towing the vehicle .............................. 168
Transmission ........................................ 199