key FIAT DUCATO 2009 Owner handbook (in English)
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If the vehicle must remain unused for
a long time at very low temperatures,
remove the battery and take it to a warm
place to avoid freezing.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer,
observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly to avoid the
ceiling lights remain on;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The vehicle is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
warning lights, etc...) switched on for a long time
when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒battery terminals should always be completely
tightened.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and starting attitude.The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this can
happen as early as −10°C). Refer to the paragraph
“Vehicle inactivity” in “Starting and driving” if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact a Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable
devices from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking whether the
vehicle’s electrical system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even
when the ignition key is off, they gradually run down the
battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if the vehicle is
parked for a long period of 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery terminal to maintain its
charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery disconnection
function (disconnector), see the description of the
procedure in the „Controls“ paragraph in the
„Dashboard and controls“ section.
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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.
Detergents pollute the environment.
The vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units. Adequately protect the
upper air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen
wiper motor. Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.:
petrol) or ketones (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning the front
headlight plastic lenses.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol, ether or rectified petrol, to clean
the vehicle interior. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle:
risk of explosion Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding 50 °C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the
internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
WARNING
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ENGINE CODES – BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine type code
100 Multijet4HV
120 MultijetSOFIM F1AE0481D
130 MultijetSOFIM F1AE0481N
160 MultijetSOFIM F1CE0481D
There is an example of a bodywork version code below
by way of explanation with a key which is valid for all
bodywork version codes:
Key 250 A A M F A AX
MODEL
PAYLOAD
ENGINE
ENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
BODYWORK
WHEELBASE
VERSION
PAYLOAD
A3000 kg
B3300 kg
C3500 kg LIGHT
D3500 kg HEAVY
E4005 kg
TRANSMISSION
MManual gearbox
AAutomatic
transmissionENGINE
A100 Multijet
C120 Multijet
D160 Multijet
E130 Multijet
WHEELBASE
AShort wheelbase
BMedium wheelbase
CLong wheelbase
DMedium-long
wheelbase
BODYWORK
AChassis cab frame
BPlatform frame without drive cab
CPlatform chassis cab
DFlatbed truck
EPrimary school bus
FVan
GLong cab trailer
HLong cab frame
LSecondary school bus
MMinibus
PPanorama
R6/9 seater crew cab
UChassis without „floor“ cab
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Gearbox
– using the manual
gearbox ................................ 150
General warnings ..................... 2
Glove compartment ................ 91
Handbrake ................................149
Handbrake lever ...................... 149
Hazard lights ............................. 85
Headlight alignment
corrector ................................ 113
Headlight washers
– control ................................. 79
– maintenance ........................ 227
Headlights ..................................113
– adjusting headlights
abroad .................................. 114
– beam orientation ............... 113
– bulb replacement ............... 188
– headlight alignment
corrector ............................. 113Headlights
(warning for cleaning) ........... 229
Headrests .................................. 46
Heated rear window ............... 86
Heating and ventilation ........... 51
– automatic climate
control ................................. 60
– controls ................................ 52
– front window rapid
defrosting/demisting .. 54-57-65
– heated rear window
and external rear view
mirror defrosting/
demisting .....................54-59
– interior air recirculation ... 55
– passenger compartment
air vents ............................... 52
– manual climate control ...... 55
Heavy use of the vehicle
servicing ................................... 212
Hill Holder system .................. 117
Identification plates ................. 233
– body paintwork .................. 232
– identification data ............... 234
Ignition switch .......................... 12
– steering lock ........................ 13
In an emergency ....................... 173
Installation of electrical/
electronic devices .................. 125
Installing the tow hook ...........155
– assembly diagrams ..... 157-158
Instrument panel ...................... 14
Interior fittings ......................... 90
Interiors (maintenance) .......... 222
Isofix (child seat) ...................... 138
Keys ........................................... 5
– Code card ........................... 5
– key with remote control .. 6
– key without remote
control ................................. 8
– replacing the battery ......... 8
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