Back light FIAT DUCATO 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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❒to lower: press button Aand lower
the head restraint.
To lift out front head restraints: press at
the same time buttons Aand Bset on
both sides and take them out.
fig. 31F0N0020m
To optimise head restraint protective ac-
tion, adjust the seat back upright and keep
your head as close as possible to the head
restraint.
Remember that the head re-
straints should be adjusted
to support the back of your head and
not your neck. Only in this position
do they exert their protective action
WARNING
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted axial-
ly.
Proceed as follows:
❒release the lever A-fig. 32pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position
2).
❒adjust the steering wheel as required;
❒lock the lever Apushing it forwards
(position 1);
fig. 32F0N0021m
Any adjustment of the steer-
ing wheel position must be
carried out only with the vehicle sta-
tionary and the engine turned off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with ho-
mologation requirements.
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IMPORTANT The heater is equipped with
a thermal switch which cuts off the heater
in the event of overheating caused by low
or leaking coolant. In this case, press the
program selection button to start the
heater again after repairing the cooling sys-
tem fault and/or topping up the fluid.
The heater can turn itself off after engine
ignition or if the flame goes out. In this
case, turn the heater off manually and at-
tempt to turn it back on again. If you can-
not turn the heater on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.Turning the heater on
To obtain max. performance from the
heater unit check that he heating/ventila-
tion unit knob is turned to “warm air”.
Digital timer fig. 46
1) Heater cycle warning light
2) Display light
3) Clock pre-set recall number
4) Clock button
5) Hour “forward” button
6) Program selection button
7) Hour “back” button
8) Heat now button
9) Display/adjust time warning light
fig. 46F0N0151m

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Programmed heating fig. 49
Heater ignition can be delayed from 1
minute to 24 hours. Three different times
can be programmed but only one will be
activated for each pre-warming cycle.
To program starting time:
❒press button 6: either symbol 10 or
the previously programmed time and
number 3 (corresponding to the pre-
set function recalled) will light up for
10 seconds; Setting the clock
❒Press button 4: display and warning
light 9-fig. 48will light up.
❒Within 10 seconds, press button 5or
7to select the correct time.
When the display is turned off, the cur-
rent time will be stored.
Keeping button 5or 7pressed will fast
forward or backward the clock.
Reading the clock fig. 48
To read the clock, press button 4: current
time will be displayed for approximately
10 seconds. Warning light 9will turn on. “Heat now” function fig. 47
To turn the heater on manually, press
timer button 8. The display and warning
light 1will stay on while the heater is in
use.
Programming the heater
Before programming the heater, set the
clock.
fig. 47F0N0152mfig. 48F0N0153mfig. 49F0N0154m

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fig. 100F0N0063m
fig. 101F0N0064m
fig. 102F0N0065m
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.
TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod C-
fig. 103 from recess Eand fit it back
into its catch D-fig. 102;
❒lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compart-
ment and then let it drop, ensuring
that it is fully closed and not just held
in position by the safety catch. If the
bonnet does not close properly, do
not push it down but open it again
and repeat the above procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the vehicle is travelling.
fig. 103F0N0066m
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the vehi-
cle is travelling. Therefore, always
check it is properly closed and the
catch engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly en-
gaged when travelling, stop the vehi-
cle immediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
Carry out operations only
when the vehicle is station-
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HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the headlights properly adjusted.
fig. 105F0N0067m
HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
It works with ignition key at MARand
dipped beams on. When the vehicle is
loaded, it slopes backwards. This means
that the headlight beam rises. In this case,
it is necessary to return it to the correct
position.To adjust the headlight slant
fig. 105
Press buttons Òand set on the con-
trol panel.
The display located on the instrument pan-
el, provides the visual indication of the po-
sitions during the adjustment operation.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FOG
LIGHTS (where provided)
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the head-
lights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are adjusted
for circulation in the country in which the
vehicle is marketed. In countries with op-
posite circulation, to avoid glaring on-
coming vehicles, it is necessary to cover
the areas of the headlight using a special
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When the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope the reel mechanism may block; this
is normal. The reel mechanism also pre-
vents the webbing coming out when it is
jerked or if the vehicle brakes sharply, is
in a collision or when cornering at high
speed.ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
HEIGHT fig. 2
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1
The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.
To fasten the seat belts, take hold the
tongue Aand insert it into the buckle B,
until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wear-
ing it, allowing freedom of movement.
fig. 1F0N0069mfig. 2F0N0070m
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
Only adjust seat belt height
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
WARNING
To adjust, press button A-fig. 2and raise
or lower the grip B-fig. 2.
Always adjust the height of the seat belt
to fit the person wearing it. This could
greatly reduce the risk of injury in the case
of collision.
The belt is adjusted properly when the
webbing passes approximately halfway be-
tween the edge of the shoulder and the
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners.
These devices, in the event of a violent
front crash, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way they ensure that
the seat belt adheres perfectly to the
wearer before the restraining action be-
gins.
Pretensioner activation is indicated by
buckle withdrawal downwards; the seat
belt cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
allows controlled sag in such a way as to
dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in case of front crash.The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Preten-
sioner validity is indicated on the la-
bel in the glove compartment: the
pretensioners should be replaced at a
Fiat Dealership as this date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
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For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips. Make sure that the
seat belts of the front and rear pas-
sengers are fastened at all times! You
increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision if you travel with
the belts unfastened.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any op-
eration should be carried out by qual-
ified and authorised personnel. Al-
ways contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been subject-
ed to heavy stress, for ex-
ample after and accident, it should be
changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact, even if
the belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
WARNING
Never travel with a child sit-
ting on the passenger’s lap
with a single belt to protect them
both. Do not fasten other objects to
the body.
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With front passenger’s air
bag active do not place cra-
dle child’s seats facing backwards on
the front passenger seat since the air
bag activation could cause serious in-
juries, even mortal regardless of the
seriousness of the crash. You are ad-
vised to carry children always on the
rear seat, as this is the most protect-
ed position in the case of a crash.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER Should
it be absolutely necessary to
carry a child on the front
passenger’s seat with the
cradle seat facing back-
wards, passenger’s air bags
(front and side bags, where provided),
shall be deactivated through the set-
up menu. Deactivation shall be
checked through the instrument pan-
el warning light F. The front pas-
senger’s seat shall also be adjusted in
the most backward position to pre-
vent any contact between child’s seat
and dashboard.
WARNINGOver 1.50 m in height, from the point of
view of restraint systems, children are
considered as adults and wear the seat
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing
backwards on a cradle seat, which, sup-
porting the head, does not induce stress
on the neck in the event of sharp decel-
eration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehicle seat
belts fig. 7and in turn it must restrain the
child with its own belts.
fig. 7F0N0123m
The figure is only an example for mounting. Attain to the instructions
for fastening which must be enclosed with the specific child restraining
system you are using.
WARNING
Seats exist which are suitable for covering weight groups 0 and 1 with a
rear connection to the vehicle belts and their own belts to restrain the
child. Due to their size, they can be dangerous if installed incorrectly fastened to
the vehicle belts with a cushion. Carefully follow the instructions for installation
provided with the seat.
WARNING
fig. 8F0N0124mfig. 9F0N0125m
GROUP 2
Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be restrained directly by the ve-
hicle belts fig. 9. The only function of the
seat is to position the child correctly in re-
lation to the belts, so that the diagonal part
adheres to the chest and not to the neck
and that the horizontal part clings to the
child’s pelvis and not the abdomen. GROUP 1
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be carried facing forwards, with
seat fitted with front cushion, through
which the vehicle seat belt restrains both
child and seat fig. 8.
The figure is only an exam-
ple for mounting. Attain to
the instructions for fastening which
must be enclosed with the specific
child restraining system you are using.
WARNING