page 86 FIAT DUCATO 244 2005 3.G Owners Manual

The signs you see on this page are very important. They highlight those parts of the handbook where, more than
anywhere else, you should stop for a minute and read carefully.
As you can see, each sign has a different symbol to make it immediately and easy to identify the subjects in the
different areas:
THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY
4
Personal safety.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions can place dri-
ver, passengers or others in serious
danger. Environmental protection.
This shows you the correct proce-
dures to follow to ensure that the ve-
hicle does not harm the environment. Vehicle well-being.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions will result in
the risk of serious damage to the ve-
hicle and may invalidate the warranty
as well.

10GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe remote control
system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside
the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM ra-
dio systems, etc.) that could cause re-
mote control malfunctioning.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
In the respect of the legislation in
force in each country in the matter of
radio-frequency devices, please note
that:
– the market-specific homologation
numbers are listed in paragraph “Ra-
dio-frequency remote control” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”.
– the homologation number is print-
ed on the component for markets
where this is required.
fig. 6
F0D0130m
To insert the metal insert in the key
grip, keep the button Epressed and
turn the insert in the direction shown
by the arrow until hearing the click as
it locks into place. Then release the
button E.
For instructions on ordering addi-
tional remote controls or replacing
the batteries, refer to the relevant
paragraphs in the following pages. Re-
fer to “Radio-frequency remote con-
trol” in section “Technical Specifica-
tions” for the relevant ministerial ho-
mologation.
When pressing the button
E, take care to prevent the
metal insert from causing harm or
damage when it comes out. The
button E should only be pressed
when the key is away from the
body, in particular from the eyes,
and from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g.: clothes). Make sure the key
can never be touched by others, es-
pecially children, who may inad-
vertently press the button E.
WARNING

26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Group
Group Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3up to 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
15 - 25 kg
22 - 36 kg
up to 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
15 - 25 kg
22 - 36 kg
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
UU
U
U
U
U
U
U
UU
U
U
UU
U
U
U Range of weight
Range of weightSingle or two
seater
(1 or 2 passengers)
Two-seater
(1 passenger)RH side rear
passenger
Three-seater
(2 passengers)RH side rear
passengerCentral
passenger
COMBI version
PANORAMA VERSION - SHORT AND MEDIUM WHEELBASE
1st and 2nd REAR SEAT ROW
PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
Ducato complies with the new EC Directive 2000/3/CE regulating child’s seat assembling on the different vehicle seats ac-
cording to the table on next page:
Table key:
U= suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44
for the specified “Groups”
CAB

77GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
Use:
1- to use the cigar lighter press but-
ton A-fig. 117after approximately 15
seconds it will return automatically to
its initial position and it is ready for use.
2- to open the ashtray, pull the cov-
er Bin arrow direction.To remove the ashtray, pull Bup-
wards as shown in fig. 118.
In Panorama versions, passenger ash-
trays are located in side upholstery.
IMPORTANTAlways check that
the cigar lighter has turned off.
Do not use the ashtray as a
waste paper basket: con-
tact with lit cigarettes could cause
a fire.
WARNING
The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Be careful how you
handle it and make sure it is not
used by children: danger of fire or
burns.
WARNING
fig. 117
F0D0035m
fig. 118
F0D0034m
Never use the cigar
lighter as current socket
since it could be dam-
aged! For this kind of use (in-
cluding mobile phones recharge)
only use the current sockets (A,
B, or C) shown on previous page.

86GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE FRONT
HEADLIGHT BEAM
The correct positioning of the head-
light beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the vehicle but also all
other road users.
This is also covered by a specific law.
To ensure you and other drivers
have the best visibility conditions when
travelling with the headlights on, the
headlights must be set properly.
fig. 136
F0D00043m
Check the positioning of
the headlight beams every
time you change the load to be car-
ried.
WARNINGHave the headlight positioning
checked at aFiat Dealership and
adjusted if necessary.
When the vehicle is loaded, it
“slopes” backwards. This means that
the headlight beam rises. In this case,
it is necessary to return it to the cor-
rect position.
This is achieved by turning knob A-
fig. 136to the load condition illus-
trated on the following page.

119GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE
Manual sequential programme
This function enables manual se-
quential use of the gearbox merely
moving the selector lever to the left.
Each time the lever is pressed only
one gear is shifted: more than one shift
cannot be obtained.
To avoid overevving or excessively
low engine rpm, the control unit in-
hibits requests for gearshifting that
would cause such situations.
Winter driving programme
This programme is engaged by press-
ing button WINTERnear the
gearshift lever,
in case of driving wheel skidding and
it changes to specific gears.
Starting is possible only in 2
ndgear.
On snowy roads use however snow
chains and/or tyres.
The WINTERfunction shall always
be off on slopes.Engine warming up programme
This programme allows the engine to
reach normal operating temperature
in the shortest time possible (de-
pending on the outside temperature)
highering the gearshifting points, in re-
lation to engine temperature.
The programme engages automati-
cally after starting, if the engine tem-
perature is below 30 °C and it remains
active up to 34 °C.
Excessive gearbox oil
temperature programme
This is activated when the gearbox
oil temperature reaches 120 °C and it
remains active down to 117 °C.
To facilitate oil cooling, this pro-
gramme inhibits gearshifting, either up
or down. It is however possible to use
the manual programme.
SAFE DRIVING
In designing Ducato, Fiat has made
every effort to come up with a vehicle
able to provide driver and passengers
with top-class levels of safety. Never-
theless it is always the behaviour of the
person at the wheel that determines
road safety.
In the following pages you will find
some simple tips to help you travel in
safety under different conditions. You
will no doubt be familiar with many of
them already but it will be useful to
read them all carefully.

137IN AN EMERGENCY
BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE IS
PUNCTURED
General instructions
Observe the instruc-
tions on this and the fol-
lowing pages to use the
jack and spare wheel correctly.Catalysed vehicles must
not be bump started
(pushed, towed or
coasted downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the cat-
alytic exhaust system and dam-
age it beyond repair.
Never start the engine
when the vehicle is jacked
up.
WARNING
Remember that until the
engine has started the
brake booster and power steering
systems will not work and a greater
effort will therefore be required to
depress the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.
WARNING
If you are towing a trailer,
remove the trailer before
jacking up the vehicle.
WARNING
The jack should only be
used to changed a wheel on
the vehicle for which it was de-
signed. It should not be put to oth-
er uses or employed to raise other
models. Under no circumstances
should it be used when carrying out
repairs under the vehicle. An incor-
rectly positioned jack may cause
the vehicle to fall. Do not use the
jack to lift loads exceeding that in-
dicated on the label attached to the
to the jack itself.
WARNING

141IN AN EMERGENCY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When a light is not working, check
that it has not fused before changing
the bulb.
For the location of the fuses, refer to
“If a fuse blows” in this section.
Before replacing a bulb that does not
work, check that the contacts are not
oxidised.
Burnt-out bulbs must be replaced
with ones of the same type. Light from
bulbs with insufficient power is dim
while those which are too powerful
use too much electricity. Always check
the height of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb. Only touch the metal
part when handling halo-
gen bulbs. If the transpar-
ent bulb is touched it reduces the
intensity of the light emitted and
can also reduce the life of the
bulb. If you touch the bulb acci-
dentally, rub it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and leave
it to dry.IF A BULB
BURNS OUT
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system car-
ried out incorrectly and without
bearing the features of the system
in mind can cause malfunctions
with the risk of fire.
WARNING
You should have the bulbs
replaced at a Fiat Dealer-
ship, if possible. Correct operation
and proper beam height are essen-
tial for safe driving and compliance
with law requirements.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which, if
broken, may cause small fragments
of glass to be projected outwards.
WARNING
IMPORTANTOn the inside sur-
face of the headlight there could ap-
pear a slight coat of fogging; this does
not show a defect, since it is a natur-
al occurrence due to low temperature
and to the degree of humidity in the
air; it will disappear as soon as the
lights are turned on. The presence of
drops inside the headlight shows wa-
ter seepage, contact Fiat Dealership.

149IN AN EMERGENCY
Before changing a fuse,
check the ignition key has
been removed and that
all the other electric devices have
been turned off/disabled.IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL FEATURES
A fuse is an element for protecting
the electrical system. A fuse will trip
(i.e. blow) in the event of a failure or
improper interventions in the electri-
cal system.
If an electric device is not working,
check whether the respective fuse is
blown (i.e. the conductor is broken
fig. 33). If required, replace the blown
fuse with another with the same am-
perage (same colour).B- Undamaged fuse.
C- Fuse with broken filament.
Use the tongs Din the fusebox to
extract the fuse.
To locate the fuse, refer to the tables
on the following pages.
fig. 33
F0D0029m
Never replace a broken
fuse with anything other
than a new fuse. Always
use a fuse of the same colour.
If the fuse blows again,
have the vehicle inspected
at a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Never change a fuse with
another amperage: FIRE
RISK!
WARNING
Do not attempt to repair a
blown MAXI-FUSE. Go to a
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING

185TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
CHASSIS MARKING fig. 1
This is stamped on the wheelhouse
near the passenger seat. It can be
reached by lifting the special plastic
flap in the carpeting over the wheel
arch and it includes:
– vehicle model ZFA 244.000
– chassis serial number.ENGINE MARKING
The marking is stamped on the cylin-
der block and includes the model and
the serial number.
See the following pages for the en-
gine codes together with the body-
work codes.MODEL PLATE
The model plate fig. 2includes the
following identification data:
A - Manufacturer’s name
B - Homologation number
C - Vehicle type code
D- Vehicle ID code (Chassis serial
number)
fig. 1
F0D0126m
fig. 2
F0D0026m