Electric mirrors FIAT DUCATO 244 2005 3.G Owners Manual

52GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 73
F0D0048m
fig. 74
F0D0041m
If the mirror makes it
difficult to get through
narrow gaps, fold it from
position 1 to position 2.
Electrical adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted
electrically when the key is at MAR.
To adjust the mirror, turn knob B-
fig. 74to one of the following four po-
sitions: Í1left mirror, È2right mir-
ror, Î3left wide-angle, Ï4right
wide-angle
Once the knob has been positioned,
move it in the direction indicated by
the arrows to adjust the reflecting sur-
face of the selected mirror.
The reflecting surface of
the lower part of the mirror
is parabolic to increase the range.
Consequently, the dimension of the
reflected image is reduced, giving
the impression that the object is
more distant than it is in fact.
WARNING
DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
Adjust each of the two mirrors
A-fig. 73.IMPORTANTRadio aerial (or ra-
dio aerial + cellular telephone + GPS)
is built into the passenger’s door mir-
ror.

129GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
TOWING A TRAILER
IMPORTANT
The vehicle must be fitted with a ho-
mologated tow hitch and suitable elec-
trical system for towing a caravan or
trailer. Have the tow hitch fitted by an
expert who will issue specific docu-
mentation for use on roads.
Fit special wing mirrors in accor-
dance with the highway code.
Remember that towing a trailer
makes it harder for the vehicle to
climb the maximum gradients speci-
fied, increases braking and overtaking
distance, proportionally to the overall
weight of the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill rather than constantly brak-
ing.
The weight the trailer exerts on the
vehicle’s tow hitch coupling reduces
the vehicle’s payload by the same
amount.In order to be sure you are not ex-
ceeding the maximum towing weight
(shown in the log book) you have to
take into account the trailer weight ful-
ly laden including the accessories and
personal luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits for
towing a trailer in the country you are
driving in. In any case, do not exceed
the top speed of 100 km/h.TOW HITCH INSTALLATION
The tow hitch must be fixed to the
body by an expert in accordance with
the following instructions and re-
specting the additional and/or integra-
tive information provided by the tow
hitch manufacturer.
The tow hitch to be fitted must com-
ply with the current regulations in
force, with reference to Directive
94/20/CEE and subsequent modifica-
tions.
Use a tow hitch suited for the maxi-
mum towable load of the vehicle version
on which the tow hitch is to be fitted.
Use a unified coupling for the elec-
trical connections. The coupling is gen-
erally fitted on a specific mount fas-
tened to the tow hitch.
For the electrical connections, a 7 or
13 pole 12VDC coupling must be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards).
Follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the vehicle and/or
the tow hitch.
For the electric connections use the
proper trailer light control unit.
Under no circumstances
modify the vehicle’s braking
system for trailer braking control.
The trailer braking system must be
completely independent from the
vehicle hydraulic system.
WARNING
Where your vehicle is
equipped with ABS, re-
member that this has no effect over
the trailer braking system. Particu-
lar care must be taken on slippery
surfaces.
WARNING