warning FIAT DUCATO 244 2005 3.G User Guide

Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to fit the person wearing it. This
could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in the case of collision.
The belt is adjusted properly when
the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the
shoulder and the neck.
5 different adjustments in height are
provided.PRETENSIONERS
Ducato vehicles fitted with airbags
are also fitted with pretensioners to
improve protection.
These devices “feel” that a violent
collision is in progress via a sensor and
pull back a few inches of webbing. In
this way the pretensioners ensure that
the belt is adhering perfectly to the
body before the belt begins to hold
back the wearer.
When the pretensioner has been
triggered the retractor will lock. The
seat belt cannot be drawn back up
even when guiding it manually.
After you have made the
adjustment, always make
sure that the loop is attached firm-
ly in one of the preset positions. To
do this, with the button released,
exert a further pressure to allow
the anchoring device to catch if re-
lease did not take place at one of
the preset positions.
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18GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To adjust, press button A-fig. 16and
raise or lower the grip B-fig. 16. ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
fig. 16
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Only adjust seat belt
height when the vehicle is
stationary.
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IMPORTANTThe pretensioner
will give maximum protection when
the seat belt adheres snugly to the
wearer’s chest and hips.
A small amount of smoke may be
produced when the pretensioners are
fired. This smoke is harmless and does
not indicate the principle of a fire.
The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification of its original state inval-
idates its efficiency. If, as the result of
exceptional natural occurrences
(floods, sea storms, etc.) the device is
soaked through with water and mud,
it must be replaced.Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements,
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 17
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The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Pre-
tensioner validity is written on the
plate set on the front left door post
near the hinges (fig. 17). Have pre-
tensioners replaced at a Fiat Deal-
ership as this date approaches.
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fig. 18
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The webbing must not be
twisted. The upper section
must pass across the shoulder and
chest diagonally. The lower section
must fit closely across the passen-
ger’s hips and not the abdomen (fig.
18). Do not use clips, fasteners, etc.
to prevent the belt adhering to the
passenger’s body.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any in-
terventions should be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNINGGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
The driver is responsible for re-
specting and enforcing the local rules
and laws regarding the use of seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten
seat belts, in front and rear seats!
Travelling without seat belts in-
creases the risk of severe and fatal
injury in the event of a crash.
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Seat belts must also be worn by ex-
pectant mothers: the risk of injury in
the case of accident is much greater for
them and their unborn child too if they
do not have a seat belt on. Of course
they must position the lower part of
the belt very low down so that it pass-
es under the abdomen (fig. 20).
fig. 19
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fig. 20
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If the belt has been sub-
jected to heavy stress, for
example after an accident, it should
be changed completely together
with the anchors, anchor fastening
screws and the pretensioners. In
fact, even if the belt has no visible
defects, it could have lost its re-
silience.
WARNING
Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger’s
lap with a single belt to protect
them both (fig. 19). Do not fasten
other objects to the body.
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Over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, chil-
dren are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat child restraint systems for each
weight group. These systems were
specifically designed and tested for Fi-
at vehicles.
fig. 21
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With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing back-
wards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious in-
juries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper re-
straint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER If it is
absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front pas-
senger seat with the cradle
child’s seat facing back-
wards, the front passenger’s air bag
must be deactivated using the key
switch. In this case it is absolutely
necessary to check the warning
light
F(see paragraph “Passen-
ger’s front air bag”) to make sure
that deactivation has actually tak-
en place.
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehi-
cle seat belts, as shown infig. 22and
in turn it must restrain the child with
its own belts.GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushionfig. 23. The vehi-
cle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
fig. 22
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fig. 23
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The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
Seats exist which are suit-
able for covering weight
groups 0 and 1 with a rear connec-
tion to the vehicle belts and their
own belts to restrain the child. Due
to their size, they can be dangerous
if installed incorrectly fastened to
the vehicle belts with a cushion.
Carefully follow the instructions for
installation provided with the seat.
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg can be se-
cured directly with the vehicle seat
belts. The seat has the purpose of po-
sitioning the child correctly with respect
to the seat belt so that the diagonal sec-
tion crosses the child’s chest (never the
child’s throat) and the horizontal sec-
tion fits snugly on the child’s hips (and
not the child’s abdomen) fig. 24.GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg
the size of the child’s chest no longer
requires a support to space the child’s
back from the seat back.
The fig. 25shows proper child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
fig. 24
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fig. 25
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The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
WARNING
Children taller than 1.5 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instruc-
tions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child re-
straint system you are using.
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IMPORTANTFor foreign markets
(Italy excluded), the cabs of vehicles
for carrying goods are suitable for fit-
ting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to Eu-
ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the tab-
ulated groups.
IMPORTANTFor Italian market
only (foreign countries excluded), the
cabs of vehicle for carrying passengers
(combi and panorama), are suitable for
fitting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to Eu-
ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the tab-
ulated groups.
Below is a summary of the rules
of safety to be followed for car-
rying children:
1) The recommended position for
installing child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the case
of a crash;2) In vehicles fitted with passenger
airbag, neverplace child’s restraint
systems on the front seat.
3) If the passenger’s airbag is deac-
tivated always check the warning light
Fon the instrument panel to make
sure that it has actually been deacti-
vated.
4) Attain to the instructions for fas-
tening the specific child restraint sys-
tem which you are using. These in-
structions must be provided by the
manufacturer. Keep the child restraint
system installation instructions with
the vehicle documents and with this
Handbook. Never use a child restraint
system without installation instruc-
tions.
5) Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the webbing.
6) Only one child is to be strapped
to each retaining system.
7) Always check the seat belts do
not fit around the child’s throat.8) While travelling, do not let the
child sit incorrectly or release the
belts.
9)Passengers should never carry
children on their laps. No-one, how-
ever strong they are, can hold a child
in the event of a crash.
10) Replace the child restraint sys-
tem after an accident.
With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing back-
wards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious in-
juries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper re-
straint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to four dif-
ferent positions fig. 26.
STOP:engine off, key can be re-
moved, steering column locked.
MAR:drive position. All electrical
devices can be used.
AVV:to start the engine.
PARK:engine off, parking lights on,
key can be removed, steering column
locked. To turn the key to PARK,
press button A.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock: remove the ig-
nition key at STOPor PARK, and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To release the lock: rock the steer-
ing wheel slightly as you turn the igni-
tion key to MAR.
fig. 26
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If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to steal your ve-
hicle), get a Fiat Dealership to make
sure it is still functioning properly
before you start driving again.
WARNING
When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove the
ignition key. This will prevent any-
one from accidentally working the
controls. Remember to apply the
handbrake and, if the vehicle is
faced up on a steep slope engage
the first gear. If it is facing down,
engage the reverse gear. Never
leave children in the vehicle by
themselves.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will au-
tomatically lock as soon as you try
to turn it. This also applies when
the vehicle is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifi-
cations (e.g.: installation of anti-
theft Device) that could badly af-
fect performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and also re-
sult in non-compliance of the car
with homologation requirements.
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fig. 35 - total kilometres
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fig. 36 - trip kilometres
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
When the fuel reserve warning light
A-fig. 33comes on it means that
there are approximately 8 - 10 litres
of fuel left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank al-
most empty: the gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyst.ODOMETER
The following indications are shown
alternately on the display when press-
ing button E - fig. 34:
fig. 35- total kilometres
fig. 36- trip kilometres
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fig. 34
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There is only one switch E-fig. 34to
zero the partial kilometres and to se-
lect the total/partial mileage:
– when total kilometres are dis-
played, press the button for less than
2 seconds (impulse) to have the par-
tial rate (when releasing the button);
– when trip kilometres are displayed,
press the button for less than 2 sec-
onds (impulse) to have the total rate
(when releasing the button). Press the
button for more than 2 seconds for
zero setting (when releasing the but-
ton).