battery FIAT DUCATO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming
to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty depending
on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the
gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn
the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for the
warning lights
Yand mto go off; turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the
engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related
components in order to help protect the
environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement
and check that the vehicle’s electrical system can
support the required load.
CODE card
Keep it in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
Make sure you have the electronic code written
on the CODE card with you at all times
.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct vehicle servicing is essential for ensuring
it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its
safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
...important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance
of your vehicle over time. Pay special attention
to the symbols
"(personal safety)
#(environmental protection) !(vehicle
integrity).
VERY IMPORTANT
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F0N0802mfig. 7F0N0337mfig. 8
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key A is fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒opening and closing of the fuel cap. Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control fig. 7
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒press button A and bring the metal insert B to the
open position;
❒turn the screw C to Ëusing a fine bit screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and replace the battery
E, respecting its polarity;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it by
turning the screw C to
Á.
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Used batteries are harmful to the
environment. They should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers provided, otherwise take them to the
Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.

There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.
When this is reached the system returns to normal
operation.
IMPORTANT The engine lock function is guaranteed by
the Fiat CODE, which is automatically activated when
the ignition key is extracted from the starter device.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key
either turned to STOP or removed, point the key with
the remote control towards the vehicle and press and
release the lock button.
Excluding some markets, the system produces an
acoustic warning (beep) and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is preceded by an self-
diagnosis stage: if a fault is detected, the system
produces another acoustic signal.
In this case, turn the alarm off by pressing the “release
doors/release load compartment” button, check that the
doors and bonnet are properly closed and turn the
alarm back on by pressing the lock button.ELECTRONIC ALARM
(for versions/markets where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the remote control
functions described previously, is controlled by the
receiver located under the dashboard near the fuse box.
ALARM TRIPPING
The alarm intervenes in the following cases:
❒when one of the doors or bonnet is opened
illegitimately (perimeter protection);
❒when the ignition system is started up (ignition key
rotated to MAR-ON);
❒when the battery cables are cut.
Depending on the market, the activation of the alarm
causes the activation of the siren and the direction
indicators (for about 26 seconds). Alarm tripping and
the number of cycles depend on the sales market.
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BREAK IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
Any break in attempt is indicated by the turning on of
warning light
Yon the instrument panel together with
the message on the multifunction display (where
provided), (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
DISABLING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of idleness), simply lock the vehicle by turning
the metal insert of the key with remote control in the
lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote
control goes flat or the system fails, the alarm can be
switched off by placing the key in the ignition switch and
turning it to MAR-ON.
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 9:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system,
central door locking system, etc.) can operate;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices are
enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable position).
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety
system that requires the ignition key to be turned back
to STOP if the engine will not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
F0N0007mfig. 9

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F0N0332mfig. 11F0N0013mfig. 12
REV COUNTER fig. 12
The rev counter shows the engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is
“over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine
power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate
a gradual or sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the
activation of the climate control system or the fan.
It should not be considered as a fault. In such cases,
a slight increase in engine idle speed helps to safeguard
the battery charge level.INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary
according to the versions.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 11
It shows the vehicle speed.

F0N0019mfig. 19
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when
“Trip B” is being displayed, only the information
associated with this function is reset.
Start of journey procedure
With the ignition key in the MAR-ON position, reset by
pressing the TRIP button and keeping it pressed for
more than 2 seconds.
Exit Trip
To quit the Trip function: keep button MODE pressed
for over 2 seconds. Trip time
This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the
new mission.
IMPORTANT In the absence of information, Trip
Computer values are displayed with “----”. When
normal operating conditions are restarted, calculation of
different units will restart regularly. The values displayed
before the failure will not be reset nor will a new
mission be started.
TRIP control button fig. 19
The TRIP button is located on the right hand lever.
With the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this button
allows you to view the previously described parameters
and also reset them to begin a new mission:
– brief press to access the various parameter displays;
– long press to reset and start a new mission.
New mission
It begins after a reset:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the
relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance”
reaches 3999.9 km or 9999.9 km (according to the type
of display) or when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT If the reset operation is carried out when
“Trip A” is being displayed, only the information
associated with this function is reset.
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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
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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
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❒when opening one of the side doors for about
3 minutes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for a period of
about 10 seconds.
The timed delay period ends automatically when the
doors are locked.
LOAD COMPARTMENT REAR COURTESY
LIGHT fig. 74
This is located above the rear door. Press the cover at
the point shown in the figure to turn it on. IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure
both switches are in the middle position; when the
doors are closed, the lights switch off preventing the
battery from being run down.
In any case, if the switch is left in on position, the
courtesy light switches off automatically 15 minutes
after the engine switching off.
Courtesy light timing
On some versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the
vehicle at night or with poor lighting, 2 different timed
switching on modes are available.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING INTO
THE VEHICLE
The courtesy lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when unlocking the front
doors;
❒for about 3 minutes when opening one of the side
doors;
❒for about 10 seconds when closing the doors.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition is
turned to “MAR-ON“.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING OUT OF THE
VEHICLE
After removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy
lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for
about 10 seconds;
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F0N0220mfig. 76F0N0219mfig. 75
REMOVABLE COURTESY LIGHT fig. 76
(for versions/markets where provided)
It is used as both a fixed light and a portable electric
torch. When the removable light is secured to its fixed
support, the electric torch battery is automatically
recharged. The courtesy light is recharged with the
vehicle stationary and the ignition key either in the
STOP position (OFF) or extracted for a limit of
15 minutes. LOAD COMPARTMENT SIDE COURTESY
LIGHT fig. 75
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the cover at the point shown in the figure to turn
it on.