Battery FIAT DUCATO 2008 3.G Owner's Manual

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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped beam headlight F12 7.5
Left dipped beam headlight, Headlight aiming device F13 7.5
Engine compartment fuse box relay, dashboard fuse box relay (+key) F31 7.5
Minibus internal lights (emergency) F32 10
Rear current outlet F33 15
AbsentF34 –
Reversing lights, sevotronic control unit, Water in diesel fuel filter sensor, (+key) F35 7.5
Central door locking (+ battery) F36 15
Brake lights (main), Third brake light, Instrument panel (+key) F37 7.5
Dashboard control unit relay (+ battery) F38 10
EOBD socket, Sound System, A/C control, Alarm, Chronotachograph,
Webasto timer (+battery) F39 10
Left-hand heated window, Driver’s mirror defroster F40 15
Right-hand heated window, Passenger’s mirror defroster F41 15
ABS, ASR, ESP, Brake light control (secondary) (+key) F42 7.5
Windscreen wiper (+key) F43 30
Cigar lighter, Front current outlet F44 20

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USERSFUSE AMPERE
Control on driver’s door, Controls on passenger’s door F45 7.5
AbsentF46 –
Driver’s power window F47 20
Passenger’s power window F48 20
Sound System, Driver’s power window, Dashboard controls,
Alarm control unit, Rain sensor (+key) F49 7.5
Airbag (+key)F50 7.5
A/C control, Cruise control, Chronotachograph (+key) F51 7.5
Optional fuse box relay F52 7.5
Instrument panel, Rear fog lights (+battery) F53 7.5

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Fuse box in engine compartment
USERSFUSE AMPERE
ABS pump (+battery) F01 40
Glow plug heating (+battery) F02 50
Ignition switch (+battery) F03 30
Webasto control unit (+battery) F04 20
Passenger’s compartment ventilation with Webasto (+battery) F05 20
Engine cooling fan high speed (+battery) F06 40/60
Engine cooling fan low speed (+battery) F07 40/50
Passenger’s compartment fan (+key) F08 40
Headlight washer pump F09 20
HornF10 15
E.i. system (secondary services) F11 15
Right main beam headlight F14 7.5
Left main beam headlight F15 7.5
E.i. system (+key) F16 7.5
E.i. system (primary services) F17 10
Engine control unit (+battery) F18 7.5
Conditioner compressor F19 7.5
Headlight washer pump F20 30

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USERSFUSE AMPERE
Fuel pump F21 15
E.i. system (primary services) F22 20
ABS solenoid valves F23 30
Automatic transmission 8 (+key) F24 15
Front fog lightsF30 15
Right central post optional fuse box
USERSFUSE AMPERE
AbsentF54 –
Heated seatsF55 15
Rear passenger’s current outlet F56 15
Additional heater under seat F57 10
SidelightsF58 10
Self-levelling suspensions (+battery) F59 7.5
AbsentF60 –
AbsentF61 –
AbsentF62 –
Passenger’s additional heater control F63 10
AbsentF64 –
Passenger’s additional heater fan F65 30

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RECHARGING THE
BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery charging pro-
cedure is described only for information
purposes. This operation should be car-
ried out by Fiat Dealership.
You are advised to recharge the battery
slowly for a period of approximately 24
hours at a low amperage. Charging for too
long could damage the battery. Charge the
battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery;
❒reconnect the terminal to the battery
negative pole.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive. Do
not let it touch the skin or eyes.
Recharging the battery should be
done in a well ventilated area away
from naked flames or possible sources
of sparks: explosion and fire risk.
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must first-
ly be thawed, otherwise it may burst.
If freezing has occurred, the battery
should be checked by skilled person-
nel to make sure that the internal el-
ements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
WARNING

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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 190
SERVICE SCHEDULE........................................................... 191
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................. 195
HEAVY-DUTY ...................................................................... 195
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 196
AIR FILTER ............................................................................ 202
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 202
BATTERY................................................................................ 202
WHEELS AND TYRES......................................................... 205
RUBBER HOSES.................................................................... 206
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS................... 206
BODYWORK........................................................................ 208
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 210
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HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rub-
ber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).

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ATTENTION: Use a jet of air so as to
clean the air filter, do not use water or liq-
uid detergents.
Such filter is specific for the versions suit-
able for dusty areas; therefore it is advis-
able to seek help from the Fiat Assistance
Network for the substitution of the filter.
POLLEN FILTER
Pollen filter replacement shall be carried
out at Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited mainte-
nance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping
up with distilled water.
The battery is located inside the passen-
ger’s compartment in front of the pedal as-
sy. Remove the protection cover to find it.
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the bat-
tery checked/replaced.
CHECKING
THE CHARGE fig. 12
The battery charge may be checked
through the indicator A(where required)
set on the battery cover and acting ac-
cording to the colour the indicator shows.
The liquid in the battery is
poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do
not bring naked flames or possible
sources of sparks near the battery:
risk of fire and explosion.
WARNING
Running the battery with
low fluid level can damage
the battery beyond repair and could
also cause its explosion.
WARNING
Should the battery be not fitted with bat-
tery charge inspection device (optical elec-
trolyte indicator), inspection operations
shall be carried out by skilled personnel
only.
To check the battery charge, loosen the
two fastening screws and open the cov-
er. Then, close the cover accurately avoid-
ing pinching and short circuits.
Refer to the table below.
Upon reaching the calibration value, the
indicator is activated B-fig. 11aand it
switches to the red light position, even
when the engine is switched off. In order
to reset the signalling device, proceed with
the cleaning/substitution of the cartridge
as with normal equipment and reset the
indicator by pressing button C-fig. 11a.
fig. 11F0N0253m
fig. 11aF0N0254m

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MAINTENANCEIMPORTANTThe charge in the battery
should be checked at the start of winter
to limit the risk of electrolyte freezing.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the vehicle is used mainly for
short trips, or if it is fitted with accessories
that permanently absorb electricity even
with the ignition key removed, especially
in the case of after market accessories.
fig. 12F0N0110m
Bright whiteTop up electrolyte Contact FiatcolourDealership
Dark colourLow charge level Charge the battery
without green area (advisable to
in the centrecontact Fiat Dealership)
Dark colour Electrolyte level and No action
with green area charge sufficient
in the centre
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the vehicle.
If after buying the vehicle, you
want to install electric accessories
which require permanent electric sup-
ply (alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.)
contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle electric system is
capable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the vehicle is left inactive
for long periods at cold, re-
move the battery and store it in a
warm place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
IMPORTANT When a tachograph is fit-
ted and the vehicle has been parked for
longer than 5 days, it is advisable to dis-
connect the battery negative terminal to
preserve the charge status.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery
disconnection function (disconnector), see
the description of the procedure in the
“Controls” paragraph in the “Dashboard
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❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at
a charge of less than 50% (optical indica-
tor with dark colour without green area
in the middle) for any length of time will
be damaged by sulphation leading to a re-
duction in cranking power.
Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk
of the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10° C). If the vehicle
is inactive for a long period of time, refer
to “Vehicle inactivity”, in section “Correct
use of the vehicle”. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure the
doors are closed properly. The ceiling
lights must be off;
❒turn the ceiling lights off. The vehicle
however, is provided with an auto-
matic system for switching off internal
lights;
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
WARNINGIf after buying the vehicle, you want to in-
stall electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the vehicle’s electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required,
or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue ab-
sorbing energy even when the ignition key
is off, they gradually run down the battery.