nob d FIAT DUCATO 2008 3.G Owner's Manual

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TECHNICAL
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DASHBOARD
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CORRECT USE
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VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒for versions with alloy wheels, remo-
ve the press-fitted hub cap;
❒loosen the bolts on the wheel to be
replaced by one turn;
❒turn the ring nut to extend the jack
partly;
❒position the jack near the lift support
closest to the wheel to be changed at
the points shown in fig. 3. For short
wheelbase versions with a retractablefootboard, the jack must be positio-
ned at the lift point shown in fig. 4ali-
gned (45°) so that it does not interfe-
re with the retractable footboard;
❒warn anybody nearby that the vehicle
is about to be lifted. They must stay
clear and not touch the vehicle until
it is back on the ground. Lift the vehi-
cle.After lifting the vehicle:
❒for all versions, when gaining access via
the vehicle’s right rear wheel arch fig.
5a, adjust the screw for the wheel re-
taining device, using the spanner pro-
vided with the extension/adaptor A-
fig. 5b;
❒introduce the wheel wrench and turn
anti-clockwise to allow the lowering
of the spare wheel.
❒continue turning anti-clockwise until
the stop point, signalled by the harde-
ning of the manoeuvre or a click from
the clutch present in the device.
fig. 4F0N0194m
fig. 6F0N0165m
The device should only be
operated by hand, without
using any type of tool other than the
crank provided like pneumatic or
electrical screwers.
WARNING
❒use the wheel dismantling spanner to
remove the wheel from the vehicle
fig. 6;
❒undo the retaining knob D - fig. 7 and
release the wheel releasing the sup-
port E.
fig. 5aF0N0390m
fig. 5b
A
F0N0391m

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❒fully tighten the bolts, passing alterna-
tely from one bolt to the opposite
one, following the order illustrated in
fig. 9a.
When the operation is over:
❒take the wheel replaced, refit it on the
support E-fig. 7and tighten the knob
D-fig. 7;
❒introduce the wheel wrench on the
bolt fig. 5a-5band turn it clockwise
to allow the spare wheel to be raised
until it is resting completely on the
housing under the floor pan; Even the moving jack components (bolt
and joints) could cause injury: do not
touch them. If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself thor-
oughly;
❒fully unscrew the bolts using the span-
ner F-fig. 8and extract the wheel;
❒fit the spare wheel, making sure that
the openings G-fig. 9aare aligned
with the pins H. When fitting the
spare wheel, ensure that the wheel
support surfaces are clean and free of
impurities that could later cause the
bolts to loosen;
❒tighten the 5 fastening bolts;
❒use the wheel removal wrench to
lower the vehicle and extract the jack;
At the end of the operation
of raising/locking the spare
wheel, the key must be extracted,
taking care not to turn it in the wrong
direction when trying to facilitate the
extraction of the actual key, to pre-
vent the attachment device from be-
ing released and the wheel assembly
not being securely retained fig. 9b.
WARNING
For vehicles with alloy wheels, proceed as
follows:
– take the kit from the tool box;
– Fit the special plate A-fig. 9con the al-
loy wheel, fastening it using the bolts B-
fig. 9cprovided using the spanner pro-
vided;
– reattach the wheel to the support turn-
ing it until the end of the slot (as illus-
trated in fig. 9d) and tighten the knob
D-fig. 9d;
fig. 8F0N0167mfig. 9aF0N0168mfig. 7F0N0370m

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fig. 46F0N0134m
Do not start the engine
when towing the vehicle.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”). When
towing, remember that without the
help of the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the vehicle does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When tow-
ing the vehicle, you must comply with
the specific traffic regulations regard-
ing the tow ring and how to tow on the
road.
WARNING
fig. 47F0N0135m
fig. 48F0N0136m
Front ring is housed in the tool compart-
ment under the front passenger’s seat.
To use it proceed as follows:
❒Open lid Aand remove it as shown in
fig. 46;
❒turn the knob Bcounterclockwise and
remove it fig. 46 to extract the com-
partment fig. 47;

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VEICHLE
MAINTENANCE
Fabric upholstery of your Fiat
Ducato is purpose-made to
withstand common wear re-
sulting from normal use of the
vehicle. It is however absolutely neces-
sary to prevent hard and/or prolonged
scratching/scraping caused by clothing
accessories like metallic buckles, studs,
“Velcro” fixings, etc. that stressing lo-
cally the fabric could break yarns and
damage the upholstery as a conse-
quence.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.Never use flammable prod-
ucts like oil ether or rectified
petrol for cleaning vehicle interiors.
Electrostatic discharges generated by
rubbing during cleaning operations
could cause fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in
the vehicle: they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never be ex-
posed to a temperature above 50° C.
The temperature inside the vehicle
exposed to the sun may go well be-
yond that figure.
WARNING
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to water dripping off
shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause
oxidisation of the sheet metal.STEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based prod-
ucts.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with spe-
cial glass products, some drops fall on the
leather covering of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob remove them immediately and
then clean with water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT Take the utmost care when
engaging the steering lock to prevent
scratching the leather covering.
For routine cleaning of interior plastic parts
use a soft cloth moistened with water and
neutral soap. Remove grease or persisting
stains using appropriate solvent-free prod-
ucts designed to preserve appearance and
colour of plastic components.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.