bonnet FIAT DUCATO 2015 3.G User Guide

USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
❒Completely tighten the battery
terminals.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.
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Dry the less visible parts, such as the
door frames, bonnet and the headlight
frames with special care, as in these
areas water may stagnate more easily.
It is a good idea to leave the vehicle
outdoors for a while after washing it to
give the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet
hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. Where possible, do not park
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species
give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products. Use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
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
55) 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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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 81
Additional heater ............................ 41
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 46
Advice for extending battery life...... 252
Air cleaner ...................................... 250
Air suspension ............................... 69
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 170
Ashtray .......................................... 66
ASR system ................................... 83
ASR (system) ................................. 83
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 35
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 51
Battery (disconnector) ................... 61
Battery disconnector ...................... 61
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 251
Battery (recharging) ........................ 232
Battery replacement ....................... 251
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 263
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 257– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 257
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 257
Bodywork version .......................... 264
Bonnet ........................................... 78
Bottle replacement ......................... 211
Brake fluid ...................................... 249
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 269
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 214
Bump starting ................................ 202
Cab glove compartment ............... 68
Capucine ....................................... 68
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 166
– Child restraint systems .............. 164
– Safety regulations ...................... 167
Central locking ............................... 61
Changing a bulb............................. 212
Changing an interior bulb ............... 221
Chassis marking ............................ 262
Checking and restoring pressure .... 210
Checking levels .............................. 243
Cigar lighter.................................... 65
Clutch ............................................ 268
CO2 emissions............................... 345Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 65
Controls ......................................... 59
Cruise Control ................................ 54
Daytime Running Lights ................ 48
Dead lock ...................................... 72
Demanding vehicle use .................. 242
Desk/Book rest .............................. 67
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 113
Diffusers ......................................... 29
Dimensions .................................... 274
Dipped headlights .................... 48-217
Direction indicators ................... 50-218
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 122
Door pockets ................................. 64
Doors ............................................. 71
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 113
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 90
Driving style.................................... 189
Electric windows ........................... 77
Electronic alarm ............................. 14
Engine codes ................................. 264
Engine coolant ............................... 247
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 120
Engine............................................ 266
Engine marking .............................. 263
Engine oil ....................................... 247