ignition FIAT DUCATO 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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F0N0046mfig. 79
F0N0043mfig. 80
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in
the STOP position or removed, by turning the control
on the left lever first to
Oand then to position 6or
2. The warning light 3on the instrument panel
comes on.
HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN fig. 80
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press button A to turn this function on. It will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes.
BATTERY DISCONNECTION FUNCTION
(DISCONNECT SWITCH)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The battery disconnection function is enabled with the
ignition key in the BATT position, as illustrated on the
dedicated plate located in the area illustrated in fig. 81.
To turn the ignition key to the BATT position, press the
button A (red) fig. 82. The battery will be disconnected,
by interrupting the earth lead, about 45 seconds after
the key is turned to the BATT position.
This 45 second period is necessary to:
❒allow the driver to get out of the vehicle and lock
the doors using the remote control;
❒guarantee that all the vehicle electrical systems have
been deactivated.
With the battery disconnected, access to the vehicle will
only be possible by unlocking the driver’s door using the
mechanical lock. REAR FOG LAMPS fig. 79
These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or
with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/markets
where provided) by pressing the button 4. The warning
light 4in the instrument panel will come on. Press the
button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the dipped
beams and/or the front fog lights (where provided). The
use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway Code of
the country you are in. Comply with legal requirements.

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F0N0811mfig. 81
F0N0810mfig. 82F0N0132mfig. 84
F0N0047mfig. 83
DOOR LOCK fig. 83-84
To lock all doors at the same time, press button A,
located on the centre console control panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key. To unlock the doors,
press button B. There is a button D on the window
opening panel that controls the independent
unlocking/locking of the load compartment. To restore the battery connection, insert the ignition
key and turn it to the MAR-ON position, the vehicle can
be started normally at this point.
The battery may have to be disconnected to set up
certain new electric devices (e.g. clock, date, etc.).

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F0N0048mfig. 85
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND
FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch that, in the
event of a crash, comes into operation by cutting off the
fuel supply and turning off the engine as a consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, this cuts off the fuel
supply and also activates the hazard warning lights, side
lights and courtesy lights while releasing all the doors
and displaying a message; they are deactivated by
pressing button A. An additional safety switch is also
present that is activated in the event of impact to cut off
the electrical supply. In this way, fuel is prevented from
escaping if the pipes are broken as well as the formation
of sparks or electrical discharges following damage to
the vehicle electrical components.
IMPORTANT After an accident, remember to remove
the key from the ignition device to avoid draining the
battery.
If no fuel leaks or damage to vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) are detected after the impact and the
vehicle is able to set off again, reactivate the automatic fuel
cut off and electrical supply switches (
for versions/markets
where provided)
following the procedure described below.
If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset
the switches to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
Reactivating the fuel cut-off switch fig. 85
Press the button A to reactivate the fuel cut off switch.

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F0N0146mfig. 97F0N0055mfig. 96
ASHTRAY fig. 97
The ashtray is a removable plastic container that can be
fitted in the cup/can holders in the middle of the
dashboard.
IMPORTANT Do not use the container as an ashtray
and a waste paper basket at the same time: it might
catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs. CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 96
It is located in the centre of the dashboard.
Press the button on the cigar lighter to switch it on
when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
After about 15 seconds the button will return to its
original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burning.
WARNING

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F0N0217mfig. 105F0N0214mfig. 106
The rear view display is adjusted in mirror mode. When
not in use, it must be closed in the upper oddments
compartment console area.
ACTIVATION
The system is activated with the ignition on and reverse
engaged or by means of a dedicated button. If the
vehicle is in motion, e.g. during a reversing manoeuvre,
the system will operate up to a speed of 15 km/h and go
off when a speed of approximately 18 km/h is exceeded.
When reverse is deactivated, the image will appear on
the display for a further 5 seconds. TV CAMERA SYSTEM
AND REAR VISIBILITY DISPLAY
(for versions/markets where provided)
The parking TV camera system fig. 105 allows the driver
a view of the scene behind the vehicle by means of
a display A-fig. 106 in the passenger compartment.
The system consists of a TV camera installed in a plastic
casing on the rear roof crossmember, which also
includes a third brake light and a display in a plastic
casing housed in the upper glove compartment console
area.
The display has buttons (On/Off, brightness, backlight);
to use them, operate the release button and move to
the open position.

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INDEXTo open the sliding side door, lift handle A and slide the
door open.
The sliding side door is equipped with a stop that
prevents it sliding beyond the end of its travel when
opening. To close, operate the exterior handle A (or
the corresponding interior handle) and push to closed.
In any case, make sure that the door is correctly
hooked to the device which keeps the door fully open.
SLIDING SIDE GLASS fig. 115
(for versions/markets where provided)
To open, keep the two handles B pressed toward one
another and slide the glass.
When the two handles are released, the sliding glass
may stop in intermediate positions. Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on every door in
the following cases:
❒opening the driver’s door using the mechanical key;
❒when unlocking doors using the remote control;
❒when turning the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
Before leaving the vehicle parked with
the sliding doors open, always check
that the lock is engaged.
WARNING
Do not move the vehicle with the side
doors open.
WARNING
SLIDING SIDE DOOR fig. 114
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F0N0188mfig. 121F0N0062mfig. 122
POWER WINDOWS
MECHANISM fig. 122
Switches on the inner armrest of the driver’s door
control the following with the ignition key in the
MAR-ON position:
A to open/close the front left window;
B front right window opening/closing.
Continuous automatic operation
All versions are equipped with automatic raising and
lowering of the front, driver’s side window.
Keep one of the buttons pressed for longer than half
a second to operate the automatic continuous window
operation function. The window stops when it reaches
the end of travel position or when the button is pressed
again. The opening angle of the two doors may be increased
for more convenient loading and unloading. To carry out
this operation, press the button A-fig. 121; this allows
the doors to be opened to about 180 degrees.
This spring loaded system has activation
forces that were designed for optimum
comfort. Accidental knocks or a strong gust of
wind may release the springs and close the
doors spontaneously.
WARNING
With the doors opened to 180 degrees,
no locking system is effective. Do not
use this opening with the vehicle parked on
a gradient or when it is windy.
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F0N0063mfig. 123
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒open the driver’s door to gain access to the bonnet
release;
❒pull the lever fig. 123 in the direction of the arrow;
❒pull the lever A-fig. 124 as shown in the figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
bonnet stay fig. 125 from its locking device D, then
insert the end C-fig. 126 of the stay into the bonnet
housing E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the
windscreen. IMPORTANT With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, the electric windows remain
activated for about 3 minutes and are then deactivated
immediately when one of the doors is opened.
Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is exposed
to the risk of being injured either directly by the
moving window or through objects getting
caught and being dragged. When leaving the
vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition
to avoid the risk of injury to anyone remaining
in the car due to accidental operation of the
electric windows.
WARNING
Front passenger side door
A dedicated switch for operating the window is located
on the inner armrest of the passenger side front door.

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HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING
The correct direction of the headlights is essential for
the comfort and safety of the driver and other road
users. To ensure the best visibility when travelling with
the headlights on, the headlight alignment must be
correct. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR-ON
position and the dipped headlights on. The vehicle tilts
backwards when it is laden, raising the beam. The beams
must therefore be aimed again in this case. IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the
assembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.
Respect the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
Distribute the load evenly and when
driving, bear in mind the increased
sensitivity of the vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical data” section).
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EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis)
allows continuous diagnosis of emission-related
components on the vehicle.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the
Uwarning
light on the instrument panel (together with a relevant
message in the multifunction display, for versions/
markets where provided) (see “Warning lights and
messages” section), when these components are no
longer in peak condition.
The goal of the system is to:
❒keep the system efficiency under control;
❒warn about increased emissions due to a vehicle
malfunction;
❒warn of the need to replace deteriorated
components.
The system also has a diagnostic connector that can be
interfaced with appropriate equipment, which makes it
possible to read the error codes stored in the control
unit together with a series of specific parameters for
engine operation and diagnosis. This check can also be
carried out by traffic control authorities.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the problem, to check
the system completely, Fiat Dealerships run a bench test
and, if necessary, road tests which may also call for
a long journey.
If, when the ignition key is turned to the
MAR-ON position, the Uwarning light
either does not come on or, when driving,
it comes on constantly or flashing (along with
a message in the multidirection display,
for
versions/markets where provided
) contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible. The operation of
the warning light Umay be checked by the
traffic control authorities using specific devices.
Always comply with the traffic regulations in
force in the country where you are driving.