stop start FIAT DUCATO 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
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VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
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AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒make sure the compressor switch D-
fig. 13is set to 0 (off), start the en-
gine and fit plug E-fig. 14into the
nearest current outlet and then turn
on the compressor by setting switch
D-fig. 13to I(on). Inflate tyre at 4 bar
pressure. Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig.
13with compressor off to obtain pre-
cise reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 3 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the vehicle forth for ap-
prox. ten metres in order to distrib-
ute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation op-
eration;
❒if after this operation it is still impos-
sible after 10 minutes to reach at least
3 bar, do not start driving since the
tyre is excessively damaged and the
quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee
suitable sealing, contact Fiat Dealer-
ship;
❒re-start immediately if the tyre has
been inflated to 4 bar pressure;
fig. 13F0N0180m
fig. 14F0N0182m
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure; pull up the handbrake;
If the pressure falls below 3
bars, do not drive any fur-
ther: the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go
automatic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too much
damaged. Contact Fiat Dealership.
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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.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Steering column lock .......................... 15
Steering wheel adjustment ................ 44
Storing the vehicle .............................. 144
Sun visors .............................................. 88
Supplementary heater ......................... 55
Suspensions ........................................... 218
Symbols .................................................. 7
Technical specifications ..................... 211
Third brake light .................................. 175
Tips on loading ...................................... 137
Top speeds ............................................ 229
Towing a trailer
– tow hitch installation .................... 140
Towing the vehicle .............................. 186
Transmission ........................................ 217
Tyre pressure ....................................... 222
Tyres
– changing ........................................... 159
– snow tyres ...................................... 143
– standard ........................................... 221
– understanding tyre marking......... 219
Under-seat basket .............................. 41
Using the manual gearbox ................. 137
Vehicle inactivity.................................. 144
Vehicle maintenance ............................ 189
– heavy-duty ........................................ 195
– routine maintenance...................... 195
– scheduled service .......................... 190
– Service Schedule .................... 191-193
Ventilation ............................................. 47
Warning lights and messages........... 145
Weights ................................................. 230
Wheel geometry................................... 219
Wheel replacement ............................ 159
Wheels
– changing ........................................... 159
Window washing .................................. 77
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 209
Windscreen washer
– control ............................................. 77
– fluid level ......................................... 200
Windscreen wipers
– blades ............................................... 207
– control ............................................. 77
– nozzles ............................................. 207
Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid level ............. 200
Writing/reading desk ........................... 88 – pretensioners .......................... 100-116
– use ............................................... 98-114
Seats
– adjustment ....................................... 37
– cleaning ............................................ 210
S.B.R. system.......................................... 115
Self-standing supplementary heater.... 66
Side sliding door ................................... 95
Side/taillights
– control ............................................. 74
– front bulb replacement ................. 170
– rear bulb replacement .................. 173
– changing side bulb .......................... 175
Sliding side window .............................. 95
Smart washing ...................................... 77
Snow chains .......................................... 143
Sound system ....................................... 108
Starting the engine ............................... 134
– bump starting ................................. 159
– diesel engines ................................. 134
– emergency start-up ...................... 158
– ignition switch ................................ 15
– jump starting .................................. 158
– stopping the engine ...................... 135
– warming up the engine ................ 135