stop start FIAT DUCATO 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery is also more prone to the
risk of freezing (at temperatures as high
as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car inactivity"
in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in any
case burden the electrical supply,
contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable devices
from Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate
the overall electrical consumption,
checking whether the vehicle’s electrical
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if
the vehicle is parked for a long period
of 5 days, it is advisable to disconnect
the negative battery terminal to
maintain its charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery
disconnection function (disconnector),
see the description of the procedure
in the "Controls" paragraph in the
"Dashboard and controls" section.
WARNING
184) Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from
the battery: risk of explosion and
fire.
185) Using the battery with
insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
186) Before performing any
operation on the electrical system,
disconnect the negative battery
cable through the suitable
terminal, after having waited at
least one minute from turning the
ignition key to STOP.
187) Always wear appropriate
goggles when working on or near
the battery.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WHEELS AND TYRESCheck the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested
and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the vehicle is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in
the “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 244:Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn;Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In
any case, follow the laws in force in the
country you are in.188) 189) 190) 191)
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking and screech starts. Be
careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or
other hard obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if required;
❒avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;❒tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing.
In any event, have the tyres checked
by specialised personnel if they
have been fitted for longer than 6
years. Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
❒in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to
change them over every 10–15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the vehicle so as
not to reverse the direction of
rotation.
IMPORTANT Replacing a tyre, check
that the tyre pressure monitoring
(TPMS) sensor is also taken from the
previous rim, together with the valve.244
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WHATTODOIF
Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED.Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit. See page 196.
Replace the tyre. See page 191
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 263.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT
SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 211 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped
beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.Replace the bulb.See page 205 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT
WORK.Replace the batteries inside the remote
control.See page 12 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT
WORK.Check the relevant protection fuse.See page 212 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering
motor checked.Contact a Fiat Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START OR
STOPS WHEN DRIVING.Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank;
refuel if necessary.See page 100.
...DIESEL FUEL IS FROZEN.Use winter diesel fuel or a suitable additive. See page 320
In the case of VOR, warm up the diesel filter
area and the upstream/downstream circuits, if
possible.-
...INCORRECT FITTING OF THE AFTER
MARKET SYSTEMS.Carefully follow the instructions in the Owner
Handbook in order to prevent affecting the
correct operation of the vehicle.See page 99 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.

Parking sensors ............................. 93
Performance .................................. 274
Pollen filter ..................................... 236
Power socket ................................. 61
Power steering fluid........................ 233
Power supply ................................. 255
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ............................................ 346
Pretensioners ................................. 147
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 187
Protecting the environment ............ 101Radio ............................................ 98
Rain sensor .................................... 48
Rear camera .................................. 89
Rear door with two wings............... 68
Rear fog lights ................................ 55
Rear partition ................................. 59
Rear roof light (changing a bulb) ..... 211
Rear view mirrors ........................... 24
Refrigerated compartment ............. 58
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 100
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 205
Replacing a wheel .......................... 191
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades .......................................... 242
Rev counter ................................... 108
Revolving seat with seat belts ........ 17
Rim Protector................................. 261
Rims and tyres ............................... 260
Roof lights...................................... 53Roof rack ....................................... 72
Rubber hoses ................................ 241
Saving fuel .................................... 176
SBR system ................................... 147
Seat base plastic covers ................ 19
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 146
Seats (Combi versions)................... 19
Seats ............................................. 15
Seats (Panorama version)............... 19
Seats with adjustable armrests....... 16
Seat with revolving base................. 16
Setup for Isofix child restraint
system ......................................... 154
Shelf above cab ............................. 62
Side bags....................................... 165
Side lights ......................... 44-206-210
Ski rack.......................................... 72
Sliding door.................................... 67
Sliding side window ....................... 68
Snow chains .................................. 187
Snow tyres ..................................... 186
Spare wheel ................................... 260
Speed block................................... 64
Speed Limiter................................. 51
Speedometer ................................. 108
Spray nozzles................................. 242
Sprung seat ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......... 170-190-191Start&Stop system ......................... 95
Steering ......................................... 259
Steering wheel ............................... 24
Stopping the engine ....................... 171
Sun visors ...................................... 61
Supplies ......................................... 316
Suspension .................................... 257
Symbols......................................... 10
Tablet Holder ................................ 61
Tachograph .................................... 63
third brake lights ............................ 210
Towing the vehicle .......................... 220
Towing trailers ................................ 178
TPMS............................................. 80
Traction Plus system ...................... 79
Transmission .................................. 256
Tray under the seat ........................ 18
Trip Computer ................................ 118
Tyres .............................................. 260Upper storage compartment......... 58
Usage conditions ........................... 177VIN plate ....................................... 250W
arming up the engine just
after it has started ........................ 170
Warning lights and messages......... 121
Weights.......................................... 276
Wheel geometry ............................. 260
Wheels and tyres ........................... 240