key FIAT DUCATO 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
164) 165)
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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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

IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking
care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units
and the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should
take place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT
54) Some car washes with old-style
blades and/or in a poor state of
repair can damage the paintwork,
facilitating the formation of lines
that give the paint a dull/misty
appearance, especially on dark
colours. If this happens, lightly
polish the paintwork with
appropriate products.
IMPORTANT
5) Detergents cause water pollution.
The vehicle should be washed in
areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
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PPanoramaR6/9 seater crew cab
253
There is an example of a bodywork
version code below by way of
explanation with a key which is valid for
all bodywork version codes.
Example:
250AMMFADX250
MODEL
AGVWM
ENGINE
M
ENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
FBODYWORKAWHEELBASERH
VERSION
GVW
A3000 kgB3300 kgC3500 kg
D3500 kg HEAVYE3995/4005/4250 kg HEAVYF2800 kgG3650 kgH3510 kg HEAVYL3510 kgM
4400 kg HEAVY
ENGINE
M
130 MultiJet
N150 MultiJetP180 MultiJet PowerR115 MultiJetV110 MultiJet
TRANSMISSIONM
Manual gearbox
AAutomatic transmissionWHEELBASE
AShort wheelbaseBMedium wheelbaseCLong wheelbaseDMedium-long wheelbaseUAll wheelbases (incomplete vehicles)
BODYWORKACab chassisBChassis without cabCPlatform chassis cabDBox truckEPrimary school busFVa nGLong cab trailerHLong cab chassisM
Minibus

Fault Possible solution
...STEERING STUCK WITH VOR AND
STEERING LOCK ENGAGED.If the vehicle is parked with the wheels
completely steered, the steering wheel must
be turned in the direction opposite to the end
of travel position, while taking the key to
MAR-ON.-
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, THE
STARTER DOES NOT TURN.The battery might be empty, check its charge
status. If necessary carry out an emergency
starting.See page 190.
The battery quick-release terminal might have
disconnected, check the correct connection
on the battery negative pole.-
The battery protection fuse might be broken.
Do not force starting by keeping on taking the
key to AVV. Do not connect any external
device to the battery.See page 212 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
FOLLOWING AN IMPACT.Fuel supply might be interrupted following
activation of the fuel cut off inertia switch.
Check the system re-activation procedure.See page 57.