key FIAT DUCATO 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
189) Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from
the battery: risk of explosion and
fire.
190) Using the battery with
insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
191) Before performing any
operation on the electrical system,
disconnect the negative battery
cable through the suitable
terminal, after having waited at
least one minute from turning the
ignition key to STOP.
192) Always wear appropriate
goggles when working on or near
the battery.
IMPORTANT
52) Incorrect assembly of electrical
and electronic devices may cause
severe damage to your vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
want to install accessories after
purchasing the vehicle (alarms,
radiophone, etc.): they will
suggest the most suitable devices
and advise you whether a higher
capacity battery needs to be
installed.
53) If the vehicle needs to be off the
road for a long period under
conditions of intense cold, remove
the battery and take it to a
heated location, otherwise it may
freeze.
IMPORTANT
4) Batteries contain substances
which are very dangerous for the
environment. To replace your
battery, we recommend
contacting your Fiat Dealership to
dispose of your old battery in full
respect of the environment and in
compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

If you put the car through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
55)
Dry the less visible parts, such as
the door frames, bonnet and the
headlight frames with special care,
as in these areas water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give
the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.Exterior plastic parts should be
cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees;
the resinous substances released
by many species give the paint
a dull appearance and increase the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific
cleaning products. Use clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.Engine compartment
At the end of each winter,
thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid
spraying the water jet directly
onto the electronic control units and
the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should
take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP
position. After the washing
operation, make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front
headlights.
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FVa n
GLong cab trailer
HLong cab chassis
MMinibus
PPanorama
R6/9 seater crew cab
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There is an example of a bodywork
version code below by way of
explanation with a key which is
valid for all bodywork version
codes.
Example:
250AMMFADX
250MODEL
AGVW
MENGINE
MENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
FBODYWORK
AWHEELBASE
RHVERSION
GVW
A3000 kg
B3300 kg
C3500 kg
D3500 kg HEAVY
E3995/4005/4250 kg HEAVY
F2800 kg
G3650 kg
H3510 kg HEAVY
L3510 kg
M4400 kg HEAVY
ENGINE
M130 MultiJet
N150 MultiJet
P180 MultiJet Power
R115 MultiJet
V110 MultiJet
TRANSMISSION
MManual gearbox
AAutomatic transmission
WHEELBASE
AShort wheelbase
BMedium wheelbase
CLong wheelbase
DMedium-long wheelbase
UAll wheelbases (incomplete vehicles)
BODYWORK
ACab chassis
BChassis without cab
CPlatform chassis cab
DBox truck
EPrimary school bus

Fault Possible solution
...STEERING STUCK WITH VOR AND
STEERING LOCK ENGAGED.If the vehicle is parked with the wheels
completely steered, the steering wheel must
be turned in the direction opposite to the end
of travel position, while taking the key to
MAR-ON.-
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, THE
STARTER DOES NOT TURN.The battery might be empty, check its charge
status. If necessary carry out an emergency
starting.See page 198.
The battery quick-release terminal might have
disconnected, check the correct connection
on the battery negative pole.-
The battery protection fuse might be broken.
Do not force starting by keeping on taking the
key to AVV. Do not connect any external
device to the battery.See page 217 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
FOLLOWING AN IMPACT.Fuel supply might be interrupted following
activation of the fuel cut off inertia switch.
Check the system re-activation procedure.See page 63.