Code system FIAT DUCATO 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric system can
support the required load.
CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic code written on the
CODE card with you.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance.
Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) !(vehicle wellbeing).


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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ........................................................................ 5
SYMBOLS ................................................................................. 6
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................... 6
THE KEYS ................................................................................ 8
IGNITION DEVICE ................................................................ 13
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................................... 14
INSTRUMENTS ....................................................................... 15
DIGITAL DISPLAY ................................................................ 18
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................. 24
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................. 33
FRONT SEATS ....................................................................... 35
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............................................................. 38
STEERING WHEEL ............................................................... 39
REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................................... 40
HEATING AND VENTILATION ....................................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER .............................................. 51
SELF-STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER............. 52
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................................................. 58
WINDOW WASHING......................................................... 61CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 63
CEILING LIGHTS .................................................................. 65
CONTROLS ........................................................................... 66
POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH....... 68
INTERIOR FITTINGS ............................................................ 69
MULTIMETER .......................................................................... 73
DOORS .................................................................................... 74
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 79
BONNET .................................................................................. 80
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ..................................................... 82
HEADLIGHTS .......................................................................... 83
ABS SYSTEM ........................................................................... 84
ESP SYSTEM ............................................................................ 85
EOBD SYSTEM ....................................................................... 88
PARKING SENSORS ............................................................ 89
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................... 92
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 93
AT THE FILLING STATION .............................................. 94
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ............................. 95
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Ducato. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precau-
tions to be taken as regards that particu-
lar component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your vehicle from theft,
it has been fitted with an engine immobil-
ising system. This system is automatically
activated when the ignition key is re-
moved.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
fig. 2F0N0002m

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In this case, the key should be moved to
the STOPposition and then back to
MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
vehicle. If it is still not possible to start the
vehicle, contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal-
ership.Warning light Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light Ystays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on ac-
companied by the related message on the
display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).

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Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control fig. 7
Battery replacement:
❒press button Aand move the metal in-
sert Bto the open position;
❒turn the screw Cto :using a fine
bit screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand re-
place the battery Emaking sure that
the bias is correct;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it turning the screw Cto Á.
fig. 7F0N0005m
Request for additional remote
controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys.
Should a new key with remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, tak-
ing with you the CODE card and the keys,
a personal identity document and the ve-
hicle’s ownership documents.
Dashboard led indications
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 6
switches on for about 3 seconds and than
starts flashing (deterrence function).
Once doors are locked, if one or more
doors or the tailgate are not closed cor-
rectly, the led and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
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ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
come into action because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets noisi-
er: it means that the vehicle speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
WARNING
ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS
before, you should practice using the sys-
tem on slippery terrain, obviously with the
necessary safety precautions and keeping
to the Highway Code of the country you
are in. It is also a good idea to read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
The ABS system, integral with the braking
system, prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emergency
braking under difficult road conditions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km
(with new vehicle after replacing brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
brakes.The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNINGFAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the dedicated message on
the multifunction display (where provid-
ed), (see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
In this case the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
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The performance of the sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility an traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
WARNING
For correct operation of the ASR system,
the tyres must absolutely be of the same
brand and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of failure, the ASR system is
automatically disconnected, the warning
light
á, comes on with fixed light on the
instrument panel, together with the mes-
sage on the multifunction display (where
provided) (see section “Warning lights and
messages”) and with the button led ASR.
In this case contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the vehicle correlat-
ed with emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
warning light
Uon the instrument panel
(together with relevant message on the
multifunction display, where provided)
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”), when these conditions are no
longer in peak conditions.
The objective is:
❒to keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒warn when a fault causes emissions
levels to increase;
❒warn of the need to replace deterio-
rated components.
The system also has a diagnostic connec-
tor that can be interfaced with appropri-
ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame-
ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Fiat Dealerships are obliged to run
a bench test and, if necessary, road tests
which may also call for a long journey.
If turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light
Udoes
not turn on or if, while travel-
ling it turns on glowing steadily
or flashing (together with the message on
the multifunction display, where provid-
ed), contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible. Warning light
Uoperation can
be checked by means of special equipment
by traffic agents. Always comply with the
traffic regulations in force in the country
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GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................... 128
LOW BRAKE FLUID.............................................................. 128
HANDBRAKE ON ................................................................. 128
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................. 129
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE .......................................................... 129
LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................................. 130
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........................................... 130
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................. 130
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING..................................... 131
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................... 131
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................................... 131
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................... 132
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED .......... 132
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE .......................................................... 132
FUEL RESERVE......................................................................... 132
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................. 133
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ................................ 133
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ..................................... 133
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
FIAT CODE ............................................................................. 133
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ............................................ 134
REAR FOGLIGHTS ................................................................ 134
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................. 134
ESP - ASR SYSTEM FAILURE .............................................. 135
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................... 135BRAKE PAD WEAR .............................................................. 135
HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................................................... 135
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............................................. 136
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ...................................... 136
FOLLOW ME HOME ............................................................ 136
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................... 136
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 136
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 137
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................. 137
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................................................ 137
ASR SYSTEM ........................................................................... 137
POWER STEERING FAILURE ............................................. 137
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ............ 138
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................... 138
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................... 138
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL................................................. 138
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................... 138
SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSIONS FAILURE .................... 138
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/
MAX. GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE ........................... 138
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GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(Multijet versions -
amber)
GLOW PLUG
WARMING FAILURE
(Multijet versions -
amber)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on and it will turn off
when glow plugs reach the preset tem-
perature. Start the engine immediately af-
ter warning light switching off.
IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-
ature, warning light stays on for very short
time.
Glow plug warming failure
The warning light turns on when there is
a failure in the glow plug warming system.
Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(Multijet versions - amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is
water in the diesel fuel filter.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
c
The presence of water in the
fuel circuit may cause serious
damage to the entire injec-
tion system and cause irreg-
ular engine operation. If the warning
light cturns on (on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the display)
contact Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible to have the system relieved. If the
above indications come on immedi-
ately after refuelling, water has prob-
ably been poured into the tank: turn
the engine off immediately and contact
Fiat Dealership.
VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE
(amber)
Turning the key to MARthe warning light
shall flash only once and then go off.
The warning light turned on glowing
steadily with key at MAR, indicates:
❒possible failure (see” Fiat Code sys-
tem” in section “Dashboard and con-
trols”);
❒possible attempt to break-in with
alarm on; in this case the warning light
will turn off after about 10 seconds.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes, this means that the vehicle is
not protected by the engine inhibitor de-
vice (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
Contact Fiat Dealership to have all the key
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Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 190
– version codes ................................. 194
Bonnet .................................................... 80
Brake Assist
(brake assist in an emergency) ....... 85
Brake fluid level..................................... 182
Brakes
– fluid level ......................................... 182
– technical data ................................. 200
Bulb (replacement)
– bulb types ........................................ 150
– general instructions ....................... 150
Ceiling lights
– front................................................... 65
– rear .................................................... 66
Chassis (marking) ................................ 195
Checking fluid levels ............................ 178
Child restraint systems
(specifications for use)...................... 103
Cigar lighter .......................................... 71CO
2exhaust emissions ..................... 228
Code card............................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil .......................................... 180
– fuel ..................................................... 227
Containing running costs .................... 120
Control buttons .................................. 66
Correct use of the vehicle ................. 115
Cruise Control .................................... 63
Current outlet....................................... 72
Dashboard............................................. 5
Dashboard and controls ..................... 4
Dead lock device
– activation/deactivation .................. 76
Digital display ......................................... 18
Dimensions ........................................... 205
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 153
– control ............................................. 58
Direction indicators
– control ............................................. 59
– front bulb replacement ................. 152
ABS ........................................................ 84
Accessories purchased by
the user ............................................... 93
Air bags (front)...................................... 108
Air bags (side)........................................ 110
Air cleaner.............................................. 184
Air vents ................................................ 42
Armrest
– front................................................... 36
Ashtray .................................................... 71
ASR ......................................................... 87
- activation/deactivation .................. 87
At the filling station .............................. 94
Automatic headlight sensor
(daylight sensor) ................................. 60
Battery
– checking the charge ...................... 184
– jump starting .................................. 140
– recharging......................................... 167
– replacing .......................................... 184
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