suspension FIAT DUCATO 2009 3.G Owners Manual

38
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
fig. 24F0N0147m
Lumbar adjustment
This feature ensures better back support.
To adjust, turn the knob E-fig. 24
SEAT WITH SHOCK ABSORBER
This seat features suspension with me-
chanical springing system and hydraulic
shock absorbers to guarantee top com-
fort and safety since the springing system
enables to absorb any shock due to bad
surface roads.
See previous paragraph “Front seats” for
moving the seat backwards or forwards
and for height, seat back, lumbar and arm-
rest adjustment.
fig. 25F0N0139m
Setting seat shock
absorbers/weight
Use the adjusting knob A-fig. 25to set
the required adjustment according to your
weight, settings range between 40 kg and
130 kg.
Make sure armrests are up-
right before fastening the
front seats belts (see paragraph “Seat
belts”). SEATS WITH ADJUSTABLE
ARMRESTS
The driver’s seat can be fitted with an ad-
justable armrest that can be raised or low-
ered. To adjust it, operate the small wheel
A-fig. 26.
fig. 26F0N0148m
WARNING

145
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 146
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 146
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 146
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 147
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE......................................................... 147
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 148
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 148
EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................ 148
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING.................................... 149
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED.......................................... 149
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE........................................................ 149
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 150
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED.......... 150
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 150
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 150
GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................ 151
GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE............................... 151
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER .................................... 151
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
FIAT CODE ........................................................................... 151
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE........................................... 152
REAR FOGLIGHTS............................................................... 152
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 152ESP - ASR SYSTEM FAILURE ............................................. 153
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED................... 153
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 153
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 153
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE............................................ 154
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 154
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 154
FRONT FOG LIGHTS.......................................................... 154
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR........................ 154
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 155
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 155
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 155
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 155
POWER STEERING FAILURE............................................ 155
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 156
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 156
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 156
SCHEDULED SERVICING.................................................. 156
SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSIONS FAILURE.................... 156
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE/
MAX. GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE........................... 156
WW W
A A
R R
N N
I I
N N
G G
L L
I I
G G
H H
T T
S S
A A
N N
D D
M M
E E
S S
S S
A A
G G
E E
S S

156
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE/MAX.
GEARBOX OIL
TEMPERATURE
(where provided) (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light shall turn on but it should
turn off a few seconds later.
The warning light turns on flashing (to-
gether with the message on the display and
the buzzer) when the gearbox is failing.
The warning light turns on glowing steadi-
ly (together with the message on the dis-
play and the buzzer) when the automatic
transmission oil is too hot. SCHEDULED
SERVICING
(where provided)
This warning light turns on to in-
dicate servicing and it will stay on glowing
steadily until reaching the deadline. The
warning light will turn off after carrying out
servicing at Fiat Dealership or after 1000
km at servicing deadline.SELF-LEVELLING
SUSPENSIONS
FAILURE
(where provided) (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light shall turn on but it should
turn off a few seconds later.
The warning light will turn on to indicate a
failure at self-levelling suspension system.POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage (only for versions with a multifunc-
tional display).
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with multifunction
display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the vehicle exceeds the set
speed limit (see “Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
õŒ
t

184
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
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

205
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
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.
WARNING

211
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 212
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS .............. 214
ENGINE .................................................................................. 216
FUEL FEED ............................................................................. 217
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 217
BRAKES................................................................................... 218
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 218
STEERING............................................................................... 218
WHEELS.................................................................................. 219
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 223
PERFORMANCE................................................................... 229
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 230
CAPACITIES .......................................................................... 261
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............................................. 262
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 264
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 265
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS .................................... 266
TT T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L
S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S

218
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
VEHICLE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear
BRAKES
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
Mc Pherson independent wheels
rigid tubular axle type; lengthways single blade controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakesdisc self-ventilating disc
rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
STEERING
Short Medium Medium long Long wheelbase wheelbase wheelbase wheelbase
Type
Minimum
steering cycle m 11.06 12.46 13.54 14.28

273
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
Speed block........................................... 92
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