FIAT DUCATO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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The fan speed is shown by the bars lit up on the display:
❒Max. fan speed = all bars lit;
❒Min. fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be disabled only if the climate control
compressor has been switched off by pressing button
F-fig. 53.
IMPORTANT To restore automatic fan speed control
after a manual adjustment, press the AUTO button.
IMPORTANT At high vehicle speeds, the dynamic effect
may increase the flow of air into the passenger
compartment, which in this case will not directly
correspond to the fan speed bar display.
AUTO button (A)
(automatic operation)
When the AUTO button is pressed the
system automatically regulates the
quantity and the distribution of the air
introduced into the passenger
compartment cancelling all the previous
manual adjustments.
The message FULL AUTO will appear on the front
display in this condition.
By manually adjusting at least one of the functions
automatically managed by the system (air recirculation,
air distribution, fan speed or switching off the
compressor), the word FULL will disappear from the
display, indicating that the system is no longer
automatically controlling all the functions (the
temperature will still be controlled automatically).
▲
˙Air flow distribution split between the windscreen
and front side windows defrosting/demisting vents
and the central and side dashboard vents. This
distribution makes it possible to maintain good levels
of comfort and keep the passenger compartment
sufficiently cool (useful in the summer).
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▼Air flow distribution split between the windscreen
and front side windows defrosting/demisting vents,
the central and side dashboard vents and the
footwell vents. This distribution allows good air
diffusion and maintains a good level of comfort both
in summer and winter.
The distribution set is shown by the corresponding
LEDs on the selected buttons coming on.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
Speed adjustment buttons
fan (H)
Press the ends of button
Hto increase
or to decrease the fan speed and
therefore the amount of air introduced
into the passenger compartment, whilst
keeping the required temperature set.

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It is however not advised to use it on rainy/cold days as
it would considerably increase the possibility of the
windows steaming up, especially if the climate control
compressor is off.
To prevent steaming up, the recirculation is forced off
(i.e. air is introduced from the outside) when the the
outside temperature is cold.
It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function
when the outside temperature is low to prevent the
windows from rapidly misting up.
Climate control compressor on/off
button (F)
Pressing the √button switches the
climate control compressor off, it if was
on previously and the logo in the display
goes out.
Press the button when the LED is off to restore
automatic system control of compressor activation.
The icon will light up on the display.
The system will switch recirculation off when the
compressor is switched off to prevent misting up.
Although the system is capable of maintaining the
required temperature, the word FULL will disappear
from the display. If the system is no longer able to
maintain the temperature, the figures will flash and the
word AUTO will go out. IMPORTANT Should the system (after manual
intervention) no longer be able to guarantee the target
temperature for the passenger compartment, the set
temperature value will start flashing to indicate the
difficulties the system is experiencing and then the word
AUTO will go out.
To restore system automatic control at any time, after
one or more manual adjustments, press the AUTO
button.
Air recirculation on/off button (G)
The Air recirculation works according to
the following operating logics:
❒override on (air recirculation always on), indicated
by the LED on the button
Gcoming on and the
symbol íon the display;
❒override off (air recirculation always off and
introduction of outside air), indicated by the LED
on the button going off and the symbol êappearing
on the display.
These operating conditions are obtained by pressing air
recirculation button G in sequence.
IMPORTANT The engagement of the air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the required heating
or cooling conditions faster.

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IMPORTANT With the compressor off, it is not
possible to introduce air into the passenger
compartment at a temperature lower than that of the
outside air. In certain weather conditions, the windows
could mist up rapidly due to the non-dehumidified air.
The system remembers that the compressor has been
switched off, even after the engine has stopped.
To restore automatic compressor activation control,
press the √button again (in this case, the system will
work only as a heater) or press the AUTO button.
With the compressor switched off, if the outside
temperature is higher than the one set, the system is
not capable of satisfying this request. This is signalled by
the target temperature flashing, after which the word
AUTO goes out.
With the climate control compressor off, the fan speed
can be set to zero manually (no bar shown).
With the compressor enabled and the engine started,
the fan speed may be reduced to the minimum setting
(only one bar shown).
Button for rapid window demisting/
defrosting (D)
When this button is pressed, the climate
control automatically activates all the
functions necessary to speed up the
demising/defrosting of the windscreen
and the side windows:❒turns on the climate control compressor when
weather conditions are suitable;
❒air recirculation switching-off;
❒sets the maximum temperature for the HI air in both
zones;
❒sets the fan speed set according to the engine
coolant temperature to limit the flow of air that is
insufficiently warm to demist the windows;
❒directs the air flow to the windscreen and front side
windows vents;
❒switches on the heated rear window.
IMPORTANT The rapid demisting/defrosting function
for the windows remains on for about 3 minutes from
when the engine coolant reaches the appropriate
temperature for a rapid demisting of the windows.
When this function is active, the LED on the
corresponding button and the one on the heated rear
window button switch on. The message FULL AUTO
goes off on the display.
You can only adjust the fan speed and switch off the
heated rear windscreen manually when this function is
active.
To restore the operating conditions, prior to activation,
simply press button B, air recirculation button G, the
compressor button F or the
AUTO button A.

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IMPORTANT To ensure rapid demisting/defrosting,
if there is an additional heater/air conditioner (under the
front or rear seat on Panorama and Combi versions),
if activated, deactivate it by pressing button F (LED off)
located on the control panel fig. 54.
Switching off the system OFF (E)
The climate control system is switched
off by pressing button E and
the display switches off as a result.
The following climate control conditions will be present
when the system is off:
❒display off;
❒set temperature not shown;
❒air recirculation on, passenger compartment isolated
from the outside (recirculation LED on);
❒air conditioner compressor off;
❒fan off.
Press the AUTO button to switch the climate control
system back on in full automatic mode.
F0N0500mfig. 54
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, an additional heater is also present
beneath the driver’s seat. The fan for this heater is
operated by means of the button F located on the
control panel fig. 54.

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SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER
INDEPENDENT
(for markets/versions, where provided)
The vehicle is available, on request, with two different
independent heaters: one fully automatic, the other
which can be programmed.
AUTOMATIC VERSION
The additional heater is turned on in automatic mode
when the engine is started and the required outside
temperature and coolant conditions are present.
Deactivation is always automatic.
IMPORTANT During periods with low outdoor
temperatures when the device cuts in, check that the
fuel level is always higher than the reserve level.
Otherwise the device could lock and require the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
The heater burns fuel in the same way
as the engine, though to a lesser extent.
To prevent poisoning and asphyxiation, the
supplementary heater must never be turned on,
even for short periods, in closed environments
such as a garage or workshops without
extraction fans for the exhaust gases.
WARNING
PROGRAMMABLE VERSION
The additional heater operates completely
independently of engine operation and allows the
following:
❒heating the vehicle passenger compartment with the
engine off;
❒defrosting the windows;
❒heating the engine coolant and consequently the
engine itself prior to starting.
The system consists of:
❒a diesel burner to heat the water with an exhaust
silencer for the combustion gases;
❒a metering pump connected to the vehicle tank
pipes, to supply the burner;
❒a heat exchanger connected to the engine cooling
system pipes;
❒a control unit connected to the passenger
compartment heating/ventilation system to allow
automatic operation;
❒an electronic control unit for control and operation
of the burner in the heater;
❒a digital timer A-fig. 55 for turning the heater on
manually or programming the time it comes on.

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F0N0150mfig. 55
(In winter) the additional heater provides heat,
maintains the temperature and circulates the engine
coolant for the preset time in order to ensure the
optimum temperature conditions of the engine and the
passenger compartment when the engine is started up.
The heater can operate automatically when
programmed with a digital timer or manually by pressing
the “immediate heating” button on the timer.
After heater activation, either programmed or manual,
the electronic control unit operates the liquid
circulation pump and ignites the burner in accordance
with the preset, controlled procedures.
The circulation pump output is also controlled by the
electronic control unit in order to minimise the initial
heating time. When the system operates, the control unit turns on
the passenger compartment heater unit fan at the
second speed.
The thermal power of the boiler is regulated
automatically by the electronic control unit depending
on the temperature of the engine coolant.
IMPORTANT The heater is equipped with a thermal
limiter that cuts off combustion in the case of
overheating due to insufficient coolant/coolant leaks. In
this case, after repairing the fault in the cooling system
and/or topping up the fluid, press the program selection
button before turning the heater back on.
The heater can turn off spontaneously due to misfiring
after start-up or because the flame goes out during
operation. In this case, carry out the turning off
procedure and try to turn the heater back on. If it still
does not work, consult a Fiat Dealership.
Activation of the heating system
When an automatic climate control system is present,
the control unit sets the air temperature and
distribution when the heater is turned on from the park
position. When a manual heater/climate control is
present, to obtain maximum heater efficiency, check
that the passenger compartment heating/ventilation
temperature adjustment knob is in the ‘hot air’ position.
To prioritise passenger compartment pre-heating, set
the air distribution knob to the
©position.

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F0N0151mfig. 56
To prioritise windscreen demisting, set the air
distribution knob to the
-position.
To obtain both functions, set the air distribution knob
to the
®position.
Digital timer fig. 56
1) Heating cycle warning light
2) Display lighting
3) Clock preselection recall number
4) Clock button
5) Hour forward adjustment button
6) Program selection button
7) Hour back adjustment button
8) Activation button for immediate heating
9) Time adjustment/reading warning light
F0N0152mfig. 57
Immediate activation of heating fig. 57
To switch the system on manually, press the button 8 of
the timer: the display and warning light 1 will light up
and remain on the entire time the system is working.
Programmed activation of heating
Before programming system activation, it is essential to
set the time.
Setting the current time
❒Press button 4: the display and the warning light
9-fig. 58 will come on.
❒Within 10 seconds, press buttons 5 or 7 until the
correct time is selected.
When the display goes off, the current time is stored.
Continuing to press the buttons 5 or 7 will move the
digits on the clock forwards or backwards faster.

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F0N0153mfig. 58
Reading the current time fig. 58
To read the current time, press the button 4: the time
will appear on the display for about 10 seconds and
warning light 9 will come on at the same time.
Programming the activation time fig. 59
Activation can be programmed with an advance of
between 1 minute and 24 hours. Three different
activation times may be selected, but only one one can
be activated for each pre-heating cycle.
To program the activation time:
❒press the button 6: the symbol 10 or the time set
previously and the number 3 corresponding to the
preselection recalled will light up in the display for
10 seconds.
F0N0154mfig. 59
IMPORTANT If you wish to recall other preselected
times, press button 6 from time to time within
10 seconds.
– within 10 seconds, press the buttons 5 or 7 to select
the desired switching on time.
IMPORTANT Confirmation that the time has been
stored is given by:
❒the disappearance of the activation time;
❒the presence of preselection number 3;
❒the lighting of the display.
IMPORTANT When the boiler turns on:
❒the flame warning light 1 lights up in the display;
❒the preselection number 3 goes out.

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Deactivation of the programmed activation time
fig. 59
To delete the programmed activation time, press button
6 briefly: the display lighting will go off and the number 3
relating to the preselected time will disappear.
Recall of one of the programmed activation
times fig. 60
Press the button 6 as many times as necessary until the
number 3 corresponding to the desired programmed
activation time appears on the display. After 10 seconds,
the time will disappear from the display and remain
stored and the number 3 will light up in the display.
IMPORTANT The preselected activation time can be
changed or deleted by following the above instructions.
Switching the heating system off
Deactivation of the system, depending on the type of
activation (automatic or manual), may be:
❒automatic,at the end of the preset activation time
(60 minutes with lighting of the red display);
❒manualpressing the “immediate heating” button on
the timer again (flame button 1).
In both cases the heating warning light and the display
lighting go out and the passenger compartment heater
unit fan and the combustion stop.
F0N0155mfig. 60
The fluid circulation pump continues to work for
around two minutes to dissipate as much heat as
possible from the heater; the heater can be turned back
on during this stage.
The heater burns fuel in the same way
as the engine, though to a lesser extent.
To prevent poisoning and asphyxiation, the
supplementary heater must never be turned on,
even for short periods, in closed environments
such as a garage or workshops without
extraction fans for the exhaust gases.
WARNING
IMPORTANT When parked the heater switches off
when the battery voltage is low to allow the engine to
be started up.

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IMPORTANT Before switching the device on, check
that the fuel level is higher than the reserve level.
Otherwise the device could lock and require the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
❒Always turn off the heater when refuelling and near
service stations to avoid the risk of explosion or fire
hazards.
❒Do not park the vehicle on inflammable material
such as paper, grass or dry leaves: fire hazard!
❒The temperature near the heater should not exceed
120 °C (e.g. during stove painting in a body shop).
The electronic control unit components may be
damaged at higher temperatures.
❒Whilst the heater is operating with the engine
switched off, it absorbs energy from the battery; the
engine should therefore be left running for a while to
make sure that the battery is properly recharged.
❒To check the coolant level, follow the instructions in
the “Vehicle maintenance” chapter in the “Engine
coolant system fluid” paragraph. The water in the
heating circuit must contain a minimum percentage
of 10% antifreeze.
❒For maintenance and repairs, only contact Fiat
Dealerships and only use genuine spare parts.
F0N0233mfig. 61
MAINTENANCE
Have the additional heater checked regularly at a Fiat
Dealership (and always at the start of every winter).
This will guarantee safe and economic operation of the
heater as well as a long duration.
ADDITIONAL REAR HEATING
(Panorama and Combi)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Panorama and Combi versions have a main heating
system plus an additional one (on request) with the
controls in the roof lining above the second row of
seats, fig. 61.