height FIAT DUCATO 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
2)The footboard presence may reduce the
ramp approach angles; it is therefore
recommended, in case of a very steep
ramp, to be very careful in order not to
damage the footboard.
SEATS
17)
3)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 18 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
18)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: while seated, move
the lever B fig. 18 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 18 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and lift your body
weight off the part of the seat that must
be raised.To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B (front part of the seat) or
the lever C (rear part of the seat)
upwards and position your body weight
on the part of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn the knob D fig. 18.
19)
Lumbar adjustment
Operate the knob E fig. 19 to adjust.
SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical
spring system and hydraulic shock
absorber to ensure maximum comfort
and safety. The system of springs
also effectively absorbs impact from
uneven road surfaces.
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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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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Backrest angle adjustment
Operate the lever A fig. 25.
Height adjustment
Operate the controls B fig. 25 or C fig.
25 to raise/lower the front/rear part
of the seat respectively.
Seat rotation
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side and
approximately 35° toward the door It
may be locked in driving position or at
180°.
Operate the lever D fig. 26 (located on
the right side of the seat) to turn the
seat.
Before turning the seat, it must be
moved forward and only then adjusted
longitudinally fig. 23.
23)
Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key in the MAR position, press
the button E fig. 27 to turn the function
on/off.CAPTAIN CHAIR SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle may be equipped with
the Captain Chair fig. 28, which,
depending on the version, may have
various adjustments (revolving or fixed,
with seat belt, etc.).
For the various adjustments refer to
what is described in the previous
paragraph "Revolving seat with seat
belt").
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IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
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WARNING
37)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be perfectly closed while travelling.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly
closed and that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the bonnet has
not been properly locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
38)Incorrect positioning of the stay rod
may cause the bonnet to drop suddenly.
39)Perform these operations only when
the vehicle is stationary.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
On certain versions the head restraints
are adjustable in height and they lock
automatically in the required position.
40)
Adjustment
Upward adjustment: lift the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press the
button A fig. 84 and lower the head
restraint.
To extract the front head restraints
press buttons A and B fig. 84 at the
sides of the two supports
simultaneously and release them
upwards.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE

The tachograph is installed and sealed
by authorised personnel: do not try
and access the device or the supply
and recording leads in any way. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the vehicle
on which the tachograph is installed to
check the device regularly.
The check must be carried out at least
every two years and a test must be
carried out to ensure that it is working
properly. Ensure that the data label
is renewed after every check and that
the label contains the specified data.SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The system only acts on the rear
wheels.
The system maintains the rear ride
setting for the vehicle constant in any
loading condition, while ensuring a
greater driving comfort.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
There are 7 pre-defined levels for the
free height from the ground: from “ride
-3” to “ride 0” till “ride +3”.
The trim is shown on the multifunction
display
Automatic adjustment
When moving, the system automatically
shows that the vehicle is in 'ride setting
0' and keeps it constant.
While adjusting, the LED located on the
button (A or B fig. 89) corresponding
to the direction of travel, flashes.
Manual adjustment
5)
With the vehicle stationary and the
engine on or off, the desired height level
can be set.Pressing button A, for less than 1
second, selects the next level
up. Keeping button A pressed for more
than 1 second directly selects the
maximum level: "ride setting +3".
Pressing button B, for less than 1
second, selects the next level down.
Keeping button B pressed, for more
than 1 second, selects the minimum
level directly: "ride setting -3".
During the adjustment the LED located
on the button (A or B) corresponding
to the direction of travel, flashes.
If, after selecting a button, the LED
remains lit up (for about 5 seconds)
rather than flashing, this means that the
adjustment is temporarily unavailable.
Possible causes may be as follows:insufficient air reserve: the function is
restored by starting the engine;
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SEAT BELTS
IN BRIEF
All the seats in the vehicle are
equipped with seatbelts with three
anchoring points and a retractor. The
reel mechanism operates locking
the belt in the event of sharp braking
or strong deceleration due to an
impact. This allows the belt strap to
slide freely and to adapt to the body
of the occupant. In the event of an
accident, the belt will lock to reduce
the risk of impact inside the
passenger compartment or of being
projected outside the vehicle. The
driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also
respect, the local laws in force in
relation to the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 105 and insert it into buckle B,
until it clicks into place.On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
Press the button C fig. 105 to release
the belt. Guide the belt while it is
rewinding to prevent it from twisting.
The retractor may lock up when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope: this
is perfectly normal.
Furthermore, the reel mechanism locks
the belt if it is pulled sharply or in the
event of sudden braking, collisions and
high-speed bends.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(For versions/markets, where provided)
To adjust, press button A fig. 106 and
raise or lower the handle B.
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Always adjust the seat belt height to the
passenger's body. This precaution
may considerably reduce the risk of
injury in the event of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when
the belt passes approximately half way
between the shoulder and the neck.
Seat belt with retractor for front
central place on bench seat
The two-seater front bench is equipped
with an built-in seat belt (retractor on
seat) with three anchorage points
for the central position fig. 107.
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WARNING
81)Never press button C fig. 105when
travelling.
82)The height of the seat belts must be
adjusted with the vehicle stationary.
83)After adjustment, always check that the
cursor to which the ring is fastened is
locked in one of the preset positions.
Release the grip and push downwards to
enable the locking device to click if the grip
has not been released in one of the
possible positions.
SBR SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
The vehicle is provided with a system
called SBR (SeatBelt Reminder),
composed of a buzzer which, along
with the flashing
warning light
on the instrument panel, warns the
driver that their seat belt or (for
versions/markets, where provided)
the passenger's seat belt is not
correctly fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
With multifunction display, the SBR
system can also be reactivated through
the set-up menu.
PRE-TENSIONERS
To increase the protective efficiency of
the front seat belts, the vehicle is fitted
with pretensioners. These devices, in
the event of a head-on crash or side
impact, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way, they ensure
that the belts fit tightly to the wearer
before the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
been activated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication. Any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water or mud, contact a
Fiat Dealership to have it replaced.
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IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
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SAFETY

CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of an
impact, all occupants must be seated
and wearing adequate restraint
systems, including newborn and other
children! This prescription is
compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50
metres and up to 12 years must be
protected with suitable restraint
systems and be seated on the rear
seats. Statistics on accidents indicate
that the rear seats offer greater safety
for children. Compared with adults,
a child's head is proportionally larger
and heavier than the rest of the body,
while muscles and bone structure
are not fully developed. Therefore,
correct restraint systems other than
adult seat belts are necessary, to
reduce as much as possible the risk of
injuries in the event of an accident,
braking or sudden manoeuvre. Children
must be seated safely and comfortably.
Depending on the characteristics of
the child restraint systems used, you
are advised to keep children in rearward
facing child restraint systems for as
long as possible (at least until 3-4 years
old), since this is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems that can
be secured to the vehicle by means of
the seat belts or with the ISOFIX
anchorages. It is recommended to
always choose the restraint system
most suitable for the child; for this
reason always refer to the Owner
Handbook provided with the child
restraint system, to be sure that it is of
the right type for the children it is
intended for. In Europe the
characteristics of child restraint systems
are ruled by the regulation ECE-R44,
dividing them into five weight groups:
Group Weight range
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
As you can see, the groups overlap
partly and, in fact, there are devices on
sale that cover more than one weight
group.All restraint devices must bear the
type-approval data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of
view of restraint systems, children are
considered as adults and wear the seat
belts normally.
Lineaccessori MOPAR includes child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended, having been specifically
designed for Fiat cars.
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp decelerations.
The cradle is restrained by the vehicle's
seat belts, as shown in fig. 111 and it
must restrain the child in turn with
its own belts.
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GROUP 1
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight
can be carried facing forwards if the
child restraint system is fitted with
a front cushion, through which the
vehicle's seat belt restrains the child
and the seat together fig. 112.
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
vehicle's seat belts directly fig. 113.
The child restraint system is now
needed only to position the child
correctly with respect to the belts so
that the diagonal section crosses the
child's chest and never the neck, and
the lower part is snug on the pelvis not
the abdomen.
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GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg to 36 kg in
weight the size of the child's chest no
longer requires a support to space
the child's back from the backrest.
The fig. 114 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
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Children over 1.50 m in height can wear
seat belts like adults.
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SAFETY

Message Signal Description
FMS1(2)
Worn brake linings Indicates brake pad wear warning light on
Malfunction / general failure Indicates general failure warning light on
Height Control (Levelling) Indicates self-levelling suspension indicator displayed
Engine Emission system failure (Mil indicator) Indicates particulate filter blocked warning light on
ESC indication Indicates stability control warning light on
TC01
Tachogr. vehicle speed
(3)Indicates vehicle speed stored by chronotachograph
DC2Open Status Door 1 Indicates driver door status
Open Status Door 2 Indicates passenger door status
Open Status Door 3
(4)Indicates rear door(s) status
Open Status Door 4
(4)Indicates sliding side door status
Open Status Door 5
(4)Indicates sliding side door status
FMSRequests supportedIndicates whether Gateway FMS Module can respond
to requests from external FMS module
Diagnostics supportedIndicates whether Gateway FMS Module supports
requests for sending diagnosis information
FMS-standard SW - version supportedIndicates the FMS Standard version supported by the
Gateway FMS Module
(2) The signal values are derived from information shown on the instrument panel
(3) The vehicle speed signal is still available even if there is no chronotachograph
(4) If the content is not present, the signal value transmitted is ‘closed’
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