speed FIAT DUCATO 244 2005 3.G Owners Manual

15GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the
seat back.
To fasten the seat belts, take hold the
fastener tongue A-fig. 10and insert
it into the buckle B, until hearing the
locking click.The seat belt reel mechanism en-
sures that the belt automatically ad-
justs to the wearer allowing him or
her to move in complete freedom.
When the vehicle is parked on a
steep slope the reel mechanism may
block; this is normal. The reel mech-
anism also prevents the webbing com-
ing out when it is jerked or if the ve-
hicle brakes sharply, is in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
fig. 10
F0D0050m
Never press button C when
travelling.
WARNING
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for
a short stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press but-
ton C. Guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent
it from twisting.

29GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
A- Engine coolant temperature
gauge
B- Speedometer
C- Rev counter
D- Fuel level gauge
E- Odometer setting and scheduled
servicing
F- Odometer
G- Clock setting.
fig. 27 Left-hand drive versionF0D0147m
fig. 28 Right-hand drive versionF0D0148m

30GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INSTRUMENTS
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 29
Under normal conditions, the needle
should hover around the middle of the
scale.
If it approaches the red section, it
means that the engine is being over-
taxed and you should reduce your de-
mand on it.
Also travelling too slowly when the
outside temperature is very hot can
cause the needle to approach the red
sector. In this case, it is better to stop
and turn the engine off. After a few
moments you can start the engine
again and accelerate slightly.SPEEDOMETER
fig. 30- left-hand drive versions
fig. 31- right-hand drive versions.
REV COUNTER fig. 32
IMPORTANT The electronic sys-
tem progressively blocks fuel flow to
prevent engine from overrevving. This
will lead to a progressive loss of en-
gine power. If the situation persists
even after the measures
you have taken, turn off
the engine and have the vehicle
seen at a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 29
F0D0150m
fig. 30
F0D0149m
fig. 31
F0D0153m
fig. 32
F0D0151m

37GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EOBD ENGINE
FAILURE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(petrol versions only) (amber)
In normal conditions, the warning
light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to MARand should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
The initial lighting up shows that the
warning light is working properly.
If the warning light either stays on or
comes on while travelling:
1. Fixed light- warning of a fuel
feed/ignition system failure which may
increase emissions in exhaust or cause
possible drops in performance, poor
handling and high consumption.
In such conditions, you can contin-
ue driving but you should not tax the
engine and you should moderate the
speed. Prolonged use with the warn-
ing light on can cause damage. Contact
a Fiat Dealershipas soon as possi-
ble. The warning light will go out when
the failure disappears. In any case, the
system will store the error.
2. Flashing- warning that the cata-
lyst can be damaged (see “EOBD sys-
tem” in this chapter).
If the warning light starts flashing, re-
lease the accelerator pedal and slow
the engine until the warning light stops
flashing. Continue driving at moderate
speed, preventing the warning light
from coming on again. Contact a Fi-
at Dealership as soon as possible.INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(diesel versions) (red)
When there is a fault in the injection
system.
The warning light should come on
when the ignition key is turned to
MARand go out after a few seconds.
The warning light will stay on or come
on when travelling to indicate imperfect
operation of the injection system with
possible loss of performance, poor han-
dling and higher consumption.
In these conditions, you can contin-
ue driving but you should avoid de-
manding efforts from the engine or
high speeds. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
shipas soon as possible.
Prolonged use of the vehicle with the
warning light on can cause damage to
the engine, especially in the event of
misfiring. The vehicle can only be dri-
ven for a short period of time at low
speeds.
Occasional and brief lighting of the
warning light is meaningless.
UU
Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible if
the
Uwarning light ei-
ther does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes
on, with fixed light or flashing
light, when travelling. Warning
light
Uoperation can be checked
by means of special equipment by
traffic agents. Always comply
with the road traffic regulations
in force in the Country where you
are travelling.

55GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Certain versions can be fitted, in ad-
dition to the climate control system,
with an optional heater to be set un-
der the last seat row and controlled
by button B-fig. 80. Button Acon-
trols the climate control system.HEATING
Control settings for quick heating.
1)Air temperature knob: pointer in
the red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer at the required
speed.
3) Air distribution knob pointer at:
Zwhen the outside temperature is
low or when an increased air flow for
demisting is required
Ofor normal heating
Mfor heating the feet and keeping
the face cool (“bi-level” function)
Nfor warming the feet of the front
passengers
≤when the outside temperature is
cold to demist the windowsDEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
THE WINDSCREEN AND
THE FRONT SIDE WINDOWS
Control settings for quick demisting.
1) Air temperature knob: pointer in
the red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer at top speed
3) Air distribution knob: pointer at
-.
After demisting, adjust the controls
to keep the windows as clear as pos-
sible.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle has a
climate control system, you are rec-
ommended to adjust the controls as
described above and press button √
to speed up the demisting process.
fig. 80
F0D0166m

56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING THE REAR
WINDOWS
Press button (.
You are advised to switch the button
off as soon as the rear windows are
clear.VENTILATION
Control settings to obtain the re-
quired ventilation.
1)Centre and side vents: complete-
ly open.
2) Air temperature knob: pointer in
the blue sector.
3) Air recirculation slider: pointer at
Ú.
4)Fan knob: pointer at the required
speed.
5)Air distribution knob: pointer at
O.AIR RECIRCULATION
With the slider at Òthe internal
air is recirculated.
IMPORTANT This function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.). You are advised against us-
ing this function for long periods, how-
ever, especially if there are a lot of pas-
sengers in the vehicle as it could lead
to the windows misting up.

57GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 81
A- Fan knob.
B- Air temperature knob (mixing
hot and cold air).
C- Air distribution knob.
D- Air recirculation slider to cut off
outside air.IMPORTANTThis function speeds
up the air cooling in summer. It is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.). You are advised against us-
ing this function for long periods, how-
ever, especially if there are a lot of pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
E- Climate control system on/off
button.The Panorama and Combi versions
are equipped with a climate control
system consisting of a main system and
a supplementary system (optional) fig.
82set on the left-hand wall near the
first row seats.
fig. 81
F0D0205m
fig. 82
F0D0074m

58GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Turn knob fig. 83 under the roof to
turn the supplementary climate control
system on. It will only work when the
main system is running.
Air flow is distributed to the back
through the directional vents set under
the roof by lever A-fig. 84.
Like for Panorama and Combi, also the
Van versions can be equipped with an
optional climate control system to be set
in the load compartment and to be
switched on using the relevant console
controls.AIR CONDITIONING
(COOLING)
Control settings for quick cooling:
1)air temperature knob: pointer at
the blue sector
2)climate control system: press but-
ton √
3)air recirculation slider: at Ò
4) air distribution knob: pointer at O
5)fan knob: pointer at the required
speed.To reduce the cooling effect: posi-
tion the slider at Ú, to increase the
temperature and decrease the fan
speed.
Do not switch the climate control
system on for heating and ventilation.
Use the ordinary heating and ventila-
tion system (see previous section).
IMPORTANT The climate control
system is very useful for clearing the
windows rapidly because it dries the
air. Simply set the controls for demist-
ing and turn the climate control sys-
tem on with button √.
ADDITIONAL HEATER
Certain versions feature, under the
driver’s seat, an additional heater us-
ing the same heating system controls.
fig. 83
F0D0049m
fig. 84
F0D0075m

61GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe heater is
equipped with a thermal switch which
cuts off the heater in the event of
overheating caused by low or leaking
coolant. In this case, press the pro-
gram selection button to start the
heater again after repairing the cool-
ing system fault and/or topping up the
fluid.
The heater can turn itself off after en-
gine ignition or if the flame goes out.
In this case, turn the heater off man-
ually and attempt to turn it back on
again. If you cannot turn the heater on,
contact a Fiat Dealership.Turning the heater on
Before turning the heater on check
that:
– the heating/ventilation unit knob is
turned to “warm air”;
– the heating/ventilation fan speed
knob is at position “2”.Digital timer fig. 86
1) Heater cycle warning light
2)Display light
3)Clock pre-set recall number
4)Clock button
5)Hour forward button
6)Program selection button
7)Hour back button
8) Heat now button
9) Display/adjust time warning light
fig. 86
F0D0133m

68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTThe cruise control
can be engaged only with speeds high-
er than 40 km/h.
The device is automatically discon-
nected in one of the following cases:
– pressing the brake pedal;
– pressing the clutch pedal;
– inadvertently moving the automat-
ic gearbox selector to N. A special horn warns any people near
the vehicle that the driver is manoeu-
vring it.
Through four sensors located in the
bumper, the system detects the dis-
tance between the vehicle and possi-
ble obstacles; the driver is warned by
an intermittent acoustic signal with in-
creasing frequency, which is automat-
ically activated when the reverse gear
is engaged.CRUISE CONTROL
GENERAL FEATURES
The cruise control, with electronic
control, allows driving the vehicle at
a desired speed, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. This allows reduc-
ing the driving fatigue on motorways,
especially during long journeys, be-
cause the memorised speed is auto-
matically maintained.
Never set gear selector to
N (vehicles fitted with au-
tomatic gearbox) when the vehicle
is moving.
WARNING
The Cruise Control must be
activated only when the
traffic and the path allow keeping,
for a distance long enough, a con-
stant speed in complete safety.
WARNING