air FIAT DUCATO 2008 3.G Owner's Manual

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It is however inadvisable to use it on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows
misting inside, especially if the climate con-
trol system is off.
With low outdoor temperatures, recir-
culation is turned off (with air intake from
outside) to prevent possible misting.
It is inadvisable to use the inside air re-
circulation function with low outside tem-
perature as windows may mist over quick-
ly.Climate control
compressor on/off
button (F)
Press pushbutton √to
turn off the climate control system
compressor if it was on previously and
the logo on the display is turned off.
When the pushbutton is pressed with
the led off, control of compressor
activation is restored to automatic
control by the system. This condition is
indicated by the logo lighting up on the
display.
When turning the compressor off, the sys-
tem will deactivate air recirculation to pre-
vent window misting up. Although the sys-
tem is able to keep the required tempera-
ture, the wording FULL will disappear from
the display. If the system is no longer able
to keep the required temperature, tem-
perature figures will flash and the wording
AUTO will disappear from the display.IMPORTANT With the climate control
compressor off, it is not possible to admit
air to the passenger compartment with a
temperature below the outside tempera-
ture; moreover, under certain environ-
mental conditions, windows could mist up
fastly since air is not dehumidified.
The switching off of the climate control
compressor remains in storage even when
the engine has been stopped.
To restore automatic control for switch-
ing on the climate control compressor,
press again button √(in this event the sys-
tem will just work as heater) or press but-
ton AUTO.

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With the compressor off, if the outside
temperature is higher than set, the system
is not able to meet the request. This is in-
dicated by the temperature setting flash-
ing, after which the AUTO message is
turned off.
With the compressor disabled, it is pos-
sible to zero the fan speed manually (no
bars displayed).
With the compressor enabled and the en-
gine started, the fan speed may only drop
to minimum (one bar displayed).Fast window
demisting/defrosting
button (D)
Press this button: the
climate control system will automatically
switch on all the functions required for
fast windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒switches on climate control compres-
sor when climatic conditions are suit-
able;
❒air recirculation off;
❒maximum air temperature HI on both
areas;
❒activates proper fan speed according
to engine coolant temperature to lim-
it the flow into the passenger com-
partment of air not warm enough to
demist the windows;
❒directs air flow to windscreen and
front side windows vents;
❒turns heated rear window on
IMPORTANT Fast demisting/defrosting
function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature reach-
es a temperature suitable for fast window
demisting.
When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the button led and the heated
rear window button led will turn on; FULL
AUTO wording on the display will turn
off.

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When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the only manual operations pos-
sible are manual adjustment of the fan
speed and switching heated rear window
off.
To restore the operating conditions of the
system prior to function activation, just
press one of the following buttons: button
B, air recirculation button G, compressor
button For button AUTO A.
fig. 52F0N0185m
Switching the
system OFF (E)
Press button Eto turn
the system off, also the display will turn
off.
When turned off the system conditions are
the following:
❒display off;
❒air recirculation on, the passenger's
compartment is isolated from the out-
side (recirulation led on);
❒conditioner compressor off;
❒fan off.
IMPORTANT to guarantee fast demist-
ing/defrosting if the additional heater/ con-
ditioner (under the rear seat for Panora-
ma and Combi versions) is on, turn it off
by pressing button F(led off) located on
the control panel fig. 52.

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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
If an automatic climate control system is
fitted, the control unit sets air tempera-
ture and distribution when the parking
heater is turned on.
When a manual heater/climate control
system is fitted, to achieve peak heater
performance, check that the passenger
compartment heater/ventilation unit air
temperature knob is in “warm air” posi-
tion.
For preferential passenger compartment
preheating, turn the air distribution knob
to position
©.
For preferential windscreen demisting, set
the air distribution knob to position
-.
To obtain both functions, set the air dis-
tribution knob to position
®.Digital timer fig. 55
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. 55F0N0151m

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❒Always remember to turn the heater
off when refuelling or standing in ser-
vice stations to avoid fires and explo-
sions.
❒Do not park the vehicle over inflam-
mable material such as paper, dry grass
or leaves: fire risk!
❒The temperature near the heater must
never exceed 120°C (e.g. during paint-
ing operations in a workshop oven).
Higher temperatures could damage
the electronic control unit compo-
nents.
❒When the engine is off, the heater takes
power from the battery: it is conse-
quently important to run the engine for
a certain period of time in order to re-
store the battery charge.
❒Follow the prescriptions in section
“Vehicle maintenance” at paragraph
“Engine coolant level” to check the
coolant level. The coolant in the cir-
cuit must contain at least 10% an-
tifreeze fluid.
❒Maintenance and repairs must always
be carried out by a Fiat Dealership and
only genuine spare parts must be used.
MAINTENANCE
Have the heater checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership periodically (always before winter).
This will ensure safe and cheap running
and long appliance life.
The heater burns fuel in the
same way as the engine,
though, of course, to a lesser degree
and therefore to avoid intoxication
and suffocation, never use the sup-
plementary heater in closed areas,
garages or workshops not equipped
with specific exhaust evacuation de-
vices even for short periods of time.
WARNING
IMPORTANT The parking heater goes off
when the battery voltage is low to enable
the vehicle to be started up.
IMPORTANT Before turning on the de-
vice, ensure that the fuel level is higher
than the reserve. Otherwise the device
could lock and require the assistance of
the Fiat Dealership.

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fig. 60F0N0233mfig. 61F0N0185m
SUPPLEMENTARY REAR
HEATER
(where provided for Panorama and
Combi versions)
Panorama and Combi versions are pro-
vided with main plus (optional) supple-
mentary heater with control located on
the headlining above the second seat row
fig. 60.
To turn the heater on, press button
F-fig. 61on the control panel.❒Turn knob Dto position “all cold”
(ring to blue sector) to make air at am-
bient temperature flow out from rear
lower vents (located under the 2^-3^
row seats for Panorama versions and
from the grille on left wheelhouse side
for Combi versions).
❒Turn knob Dto position “all warm”
(ring to red sector) to make warm air
(with stabilised engine rpm) flow out
from rear lower vents (located under
the 2^-3^ row seats for Panorama ver-
sions and from the grille on left wheel-
house side for Combi versions).

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SUPPLEMENTARY REAR AIR
CONDITIONER
(where provided for Panorama and
Combi versions)
Panorama and Combi versions are pro-
vided with main plus (optional) supple-
mentary heater/air conditioner with con-
trol located on the headlining above the
second seat row fig. 60.
For turning on, press button F-fig. 61
on the control panel, the supplementary
air conditioner works only if the main one
is on.❒Turn knob Dto position “all cold”
(ring to blue sector) to make cold air
flow out from the vents located on the
roof.
❒Turn knob Dto position “all warm”
(ring to red sector) to make warm air
(with stabilised engine rpm) flow out
from rear lower vents (located under
the 2
nd-3rdrow seats for Panorama ver-
sions and from the grille on left wheel-
house side for Combi versions).
❒Turning knob Dto intermediate posi-
tions will distribute air flow between
roof vents and lower vents, changing
air temperature.IMPORTANT Turning the main condi-
tioner compressor on (pressing button E),
although the supplementary conditioner
fan is at 0, will automatically activate the
1st speed to prevent the formation of ice
and damages to the component as a con-
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fig. 97F0N0056m
fig. 98F0N0057m
SUN VISORS fig. 97
These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.
CURRENT OUTLET
(where provided)
It is located on the central panel, near the
cigar lighter fig. 98.
To use it open cap A.WRITING/READING DESK
(where provided)
In the middle of the dashboard, above the
sound system compartment, is fitted a
writing desk A-fig. 99that, on certain ver-
sions can be used as a reading desk by lift-
ing its rear part and then resting it on the
dashboard as shown in the figure.
On versions fitted with passenger's air bag,
the writing/reading desk is fix.STOWING SPACE ABOVE THE
CAB fig. 100 (where provided)
It is set above the driver's cab and it has
been designed to stow light items.
Max. admissible:
– localised load ...................................10 kg
– load distributed on the whole
shelf surface .....................................20 kg
fig. 99F0N0058mfig. 100F0N0190m
Never use the writing desk
in vertical position when
travelling.
WARNING

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The sound system shall be installed in the
proper space occupied by the central
oddment compartment, here you will find
the preset cables.
fig. 128F0N0157m
ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to
install electrical accessories that require a
permanent electric supply (alarm, satellite
antitheft system, etc.) or accessories that
in any case burden the electric supply,
contact Fiat Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, besides suggesting the most
suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori
Fiat, will also evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the vehicle
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
For connection to existing ve-
hicle presetting system, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to prevent any
trouble that could impair vehicle safe-
ty.
WARNING
fig. 129F0N0158mTake care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy rims and
non-standard wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt and re-
peated braking, or long downhill
slopes. Make sure that nothing (mats,
etc.) gets in the way of the pedals
when they are pushed down.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the vehicle or in aftermarket shall
bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers provided that installation
is carried out at a specialized shop, work-
manlike performed and in compliance with
manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Installation of devices re-
sulting in modifications of vehicle charac-
teristics may cause driving license seizing
by traffic agents and also the lapse of the
warranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable
back to it directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
for damages caused by the installation of
non-genuine accessories or not recom-
mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified re-
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SEAT BELTS ........................................................................... 113
S.B.R. SYSTEM ....................................................................... 114
PRETENSIONERS.................................................................. 115
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY...................................... 119
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM.................................................................................... 124
FRONT AIR BAGS................................................................ 126
SIDE AIR BAGS .................................................................... 128
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