maintenance FIAT DUCATO 2008 3.G Owners Manual

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 (LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION) ......... 5
DASHBOARD (RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION) ...... 6
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ELECTRONIC ALARM........................................................ 13
IGNITION DEVICE.............................................................. 15
INSTRUMENT PANEL (LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION) 16
INSTRUMENT PANEL (RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION) 17
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 18
DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 21
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 26
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 37
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 43
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 44
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 45
HEATING AND VENTILATION...................................... 47
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 51
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............. 55
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER ............................................. 65
SELF-STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER............ 66
SUPPLEMENTARY REAR HEATER.................................. 72SUPPLEMENTARY REAR AIR CONDITIONER........... 73
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 74
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 77
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 79
CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 81
CONTROLS .......................................................................... 82
POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH ...... 84
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 85
MULTIMETER......................................................................... 91
SPEED BLOCK....................................................................... 92
DOORS .................................................................................. 92
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 97
BONNET................................................................................. 98
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 100
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 101
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 102
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 103
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 106
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 107
SOUND SYSTEM.................................................................. 108
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 109
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 110
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 112
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) ............................. 112
DD D
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H H
B B
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DASHBOARD
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DASHBOARD (LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION)
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.
1.Fixed side air vents - 2.Swivel side air vents - 3.Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4.Instrument panel and warning
lights - 5.Right steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window and trip computer controls - 6.Swivel center air vents - 7.Sound
system (where provided) - 8.Oddment compartment/Front passenger air bag (where provided) - 9.Glovebox - 10.Cigar lighter/12V
outlet - 11.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 12.Dashboard controls - 13.Gear shift lever - 14.Ignition switch - 15. Steering
wheel adjustment lever - 16.Driver’s air bag - 17.Control panel: headlights adjustment/digital display/multifunction display.
F0N0320mfig. 1

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DASHBOARD (RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION)
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.
F0N0334m
1.Fixed side air vents - 2.Swivel side air vents - 3.Right steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window and trip computer con-
trols - 4.Instrument panel and warning lights - 5.Left steering column stalk: external lights - 6.Swivel center air vents - 7.Sound
system (where provided) - 8.Oddment compartment/Front passenger air bag (where provided) - 9.Glovebox - 10.Cigar lighter/12V
outlet - 11.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 12.Dashboard controls - 13.Gear shift lever - 14. Steering wheel adjustment
lever - 15.Driver’s air bag - 16.Control panel: headlights adjustment/digital display/multifunction display - 17.Ignition switch.

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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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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”).
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.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
The vehicle is delivered with two copies
of the ignition key and with the CODE
card which bears the following:
Athe electronic code;
Bthe mechanical key code to be given
to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.

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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 4
The metal insert Ais retractable and it op-
erates:
❒ignition switch;
❒door locks;
❒fuel filler cap locking/unlocking.
To extract the metal insert, press button
B.
To refit it proceed as follows:
❒keep button Bpressed and move the
metal insert A;
❒release button Band turn the metal
insert Auntil hearing the proper lock-
ing click. All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the vehicle.
fig. 3F0N0003mfig. 4F0N0800m
Button B should only be
pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure
the key can never be touched by oth-
ers, especially children, who may in-
advertently press the button.
WARNING
Button Qshall be used for opening the
front doors.
Button Øshall be used for locking all
doors.
Button Pshall be used for opening the
load compartment doors.
When unlocking the doors, the passen-
ger’s compartment lights will come on for
a preset time.

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fig. 5F0N0801m
Certain versions are provided with a key
with remote control with two buttons Á
and Ëfig. 5.
Button Áshall be used for locking all
doors.
Button Ëshall be used for unlocking
all doors.
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. 7F0N0802m
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.
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.
fig. 6F0N0114m

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key Ais fixed.
The key operates:
❒ignition switch;
❒door locks;
❒fuel filler cap locking/unlocking.fig. 8F0N0337m
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal-
ership, which will deal with their dis-
posal.

Type of key
Key without
remote control
Key with remote control
Direction
indicators flashing
(only with key with
remote control)
Deterrence led
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Door
opening
Key turning
counterclockwise
(driver side)
Key turning
counterclockwise
(driver side)
Press briefly
button
Q
2 flashings
Turning offDoor closing
form the outside
Key turning
clockwise
(driver side)
Key turning
clockwise
(driver side)
Press briefly
button Ø
1 flashing
Turning on glow-
ing steadily for
about 3 seconds
followed by
deterrence led
flashingDead lock
activation
(where provided)
–
–
Double pressing
on button Ø
3 flashings
Double flashing,
followed by
deterrence
led flashingLoad
compartment
unlocking
–
–
Press briefly
button P
2 flashings
Deterrence led
flashing
IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation
is a consequence of a door locking control.
Window closing
(where provided)
–
–
Long press(over 2 seconds)
on button Ø
1 flashing
Deterrence led
flashing Window opening
(where provided)
–
–
Long press(over 2
seconds)
on button
Q
2 flashings
Turning off