start stop button FIAT DUCATO 2014 3.G User Guide

- briefly press the MODE button to
store the new setting and go to the
next settings menu option. If this is the
last one, the system brings you back
to the previously selected menu option.
Press the button MODE for long:
- to exit the set-up menu if you are in
the main menu;
- to exit the main menu if you are in
another point of the menu (e.g.: at
submenu option setting level, at
submenu level or at main menu option
setting level);
- to save only the changes stored by
the user (and confirmed by pressing the
MODE button).
The setup menu environment is timed;
when the menu is exited due to expiry
of the time allowed, only the changes
already stored by the user (confirmed
beforehand by a brief press of the
MODE button) will be saved.
From the standard screen, briefly press
button MODE to start navigation.
Press the
or
buttons to
navigate within the menu.NoteOnly the reduced menu can be
accessed while the vehicle is moving
for safety reasons ("Speed Beep"
setting). Stop the vehicle to access the
full menu.
Lighting
(Passenger compartment light
adjustment)
(only with side lights on)
This function is used to set the
brightness of the instrument panel,
uconnect™system controls (for
versions/markets where provided) and
automatic climate control system
controls (for versions/markets where
provided) to 8 levels.
Proceed as follows to adjust the light
intensity:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
level set previously flashes on the
display;
❒press button
or
to set
the required brightness level;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.NoteOn versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display adjustment can be
made both with lights off ("daytime"
mode brightness level) and with lights
on ("nighttime" mode brightness level).
Headlight alignment
(Headlight alignment
corrector position
adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function permits the adjustment (to
4 levels) of the headlight alignment
corrector position.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
level set previously flashes on the
display;
❒press button
or
to adjust
the position;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

What it means What to do
START&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Start&Stop system activation
A message will appear on the display when the
Start&Stop system is activated. In this case the
LED located on the
button is off (see the
“Start&Stop” paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter).
Start&Stop system deactivation
A dedicated message will appear on the display
when the Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The LED on the
button is on when the system
is deactivated.
START&STOP FAILURE
If the Start&Stop system is faulty the
symbol
switches on in the display along with a dedicated
message.
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PARKINGProceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the car is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the key in the ignition as
this drains the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located to the
left of the driver's seat fig. 170. Pull the
lever upwards to engage the handbrake
and ensure that the vehicle does not
move.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the
handbrake is engaged in such a way as
to ensure the stationing of the vehicle,
especially in the case of steep slopes
and full load.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
handbrake adjusted. If the lever travel
gets longer, contact a Fiat Dealership.
When the handbrake lever is engaged
and the ignition key is in MAR-ON
position, the instrument panel warning
light
will switch on.Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release
button A;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the
lever.
The
warning light in the instrument
panel will switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the vehicle
from moving accidentally.
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IMPORTANT Apply the handbrake only
when the vehicle is at a standstill or
with the vehicle in motion only in the
event of a failure in the hydraulic
system. If exceptional use is made of
the handbrake with the vehicle in
motion, moderate traction is advisable
in order not to cause locking of the
rear end with consequent swerving of
the vehicle.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

BATTERY
RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
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IN THE ABSENCE OF
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A (pressing
the button B) from the sensor C
monitoring the battery conditions, on
the negative pole D of the battery;
❒connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal F as in fig. 230;
❒turn on the charger;
❒at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;
❒after having disconnected the
charger, reconnect connector A to
the sensor C as in fig. 230.
WARNING
164) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.230
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