wiper blades FIAT DUCATO 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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F0N0039mfig. 78
“Smart washing” function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to operate the windscreen washer jet, fig. 78.
Keeping the lever pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate the
washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wipers stop operating four strokes after releasing
the lever.
A stroke 5 seconds later completes the wiping
operation. A: windscreen wipers off;
B: intermittent operation.
With the lever in position B, turn ring nut F to select
one of four different speeds for the intermittent
operation mode:
,= very slow intermittent operation
-- = slow intermittent operation
--- = medium intermittent operation
---- = fast intermittent operation
C: continuous slow operation;
D: continuous fast operation;
E: temporary fast operation (unstable position).
Temporary fast operation in position E is limited to the
time that the lever is manually held in this position. The
lever returns to position A when it is released,
automatically stopping the windscreen wipers.
IMPORTANT Replace the wiper blades as specified in
the “Maintenance and care” section.
Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor protection which prevents
operation for a few seconds may trip. If the
operation is not restored, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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❒cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or perforated
plastic sheet. Do not use compact plastic tarpaulins,
which prevent humidity from evaporating from the
surface of the vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the electric
system, check its charge every month and recharge it
if the optical indicator shows a dark colour without
the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm
system, switch off the vehicle alarm with the remote
control.
LONG VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the road for longer than
one month, the following precautions must be taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, possibly, well-
ventilated place;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
battery charge. Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area (see “Battery recharging” in the section
“Dashboard and controls”); 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;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
commercially-available compounds;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off
the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
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SICUREZZA
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MANUTENZIONE
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN
(120 Multijet – 130 Multijet – 160 Multijet)
Thousands of kilometres 45 90 135 180 225
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe system and adjust sprays
if necessary
Check windscreen wiper blades position/wear
Check condition and wear of front and rear disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Visually inspect condition of:
Body exterior and underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.) – Brake and fuel system hoses
Visually check condition/tension of accessory drive belts (excluding
engines fitted with automatic tensioners)
Check and adjust handbrake travel if necessary
Check exhaust gas emissions/fumes
Check cleanliness of locks and cleanliness of linkage and lubrication
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet version with DPF) (*)
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN (100 Multijet)
Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe system and adjust sprays
if necessary
Check windscreen wiper blades position/wear
Check condition and wear of front and rear disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Visually inspect condition of:
Body exterior and underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.) – Brake and fuel system hoses
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belts
Check and adjust handbrake travel if necessary
Check exhaust gas emissions/fumes
Check cleanliness of locks and cleanliness of linkage and lubrication
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 12 months)
Replace fuel filter
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet version with DPF) (*)
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DEMANDING VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following
particularly harsh conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
the case of long term inactivity;
❒urban driving;
the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒check air cleaner and replace it, if required.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top-up the following:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been designed and
produced specifically for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in the “Technical specifications” section).
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F0N0137mfig. 234
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 234
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the arm A of the wiper and position the blade so
that it forms an angle of 90° with the arm;
❒remove the press-fitted blade B from arm A;
❒insert the new blade making sure it is locked.
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 235
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is
fluid in the reservoir (see “Checking fluid levels” in this
section).
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special products;
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or
worn. In all cases, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not stuck to the
windscreen at sub-zero temperatures. Use an
antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on the
motor and overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper blades is
a serious hazard, because visibility is
reduced in bad weather.
WARNING
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INDEXFiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. – Parts & Services – Technical Services – Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 – 10040 Volvera – Torino (italia)
Print no. 603.81.357 – 04/2011 – 9 Edition
Warning lights
and messages .......................... 161
Weights ..................................... 245
– chassis cab ........................... 254
– chassis cab
with platform ...................... 251
– chassis cowl ......................... 259
– combi .................................... 263
– crew cab ..............................261
– lorry ...................................... 248
– Panorama ............................. 266
– van ......................................... 245
Wheel geometry ...................... 237
Wheels and tyres
(servicing) ................................224
– specifications) ..................... 237
– wheel geometry ................. 237When parked ...........................149
Window cleaning ..................... 77
Windscreen washer
– control ................................. 77
– fluid level .............................. 218
Windscreen wiper blades ...... 226
Windscreen wipers
– blades .................................... 226
– control ................................. 77
– nozzles .................................. 226
– rain sensor ........................... 79
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