wiper fluid FIAT DUCATO 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN
Thousands of miles 27 54 81 108 135
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if necessary
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber elements
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator (for versions/markets where provided)
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic tensioner)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)

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DEMANDING VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following
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 or in the case of long term inactivity;
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 and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if necessary, restore:
❒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.
To ensure that the vehicle is always efficient and well
maintained, it is advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly (approximately
every 1000 km and every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).

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F0N0137mfig. 227
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 227
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. 228
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.
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Top speeds ................................ 240
Towing the vehicle .................. 203
Traction Plus system ............... 114
Trailer (towing) ........................ 150
– installing the tow hook ..... 151
– warnings ............................... 151
Trailers (towing) ...................... 150
Transmission (specifications) ... 231
Trip computer .......................... 29
TV camera system and rear
visibility display ....................... 92
Tyre inflation pressure ........... 236
Tyres
– changing a wheel ................ 170
– maintenance ........................ 220
– provided ............................... 235
– reading tyre markings ....... 233
– Rim Protector .................... 234
– snow ..................................... 155
– tyre inflation pressure ....... 236
Vehicle identification data ..... 227
Vehicle inactivity....................... 154Vehicle inactivity....................... 156
Ventilation ................................. 45
Warning lights
and messages .......................... 157
Weights ..................................... 241
– chassis cab ........................... 251
– chassis cab with
platform ............................... 247
– chassis cowl ......................... 255
– combi .................................... 259
– crew cab .............................. 257
– lorry ...................................... 243
– Panorama ............................. 262
– van ......................................... 241
Wheel (change) ........................ 170
Wheel geometry....................... 233
Wheels and tyres (servicing) . 220
– specifications ....................... 233
– wheel geometry ................. 233
When parked ........................... 145
When parked ........................... 145
Window cleaning ..................... 225
Window cleaning ..................... 71Window cleaning ..................... 71
Windscreen washer
– control ................................. 71
– fluid level .............................. 214
Windscreen wiper blades ...... 222
Windscreen wipers
– blades .................................... 222
– control ................................. 71
– nozzles .................................. 222
– rain sensor ........................... 73
– Traction Plus ........................ 114