warning FIAT DUCATO 244 2005 3.G Owners Manual

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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure the handbrake is pulled up; put the gear lever to neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor
without touching the accelerator; then:
automatic gearbox:for operation and use, strictly follow instructions and warnings contained at paragraph
“Automatic gearbox” in section “Getting the best out of your vehicle”.
petrol engines:turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
diesel engines:turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the instrument panel warning light mand Y
to go out; then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL
When functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park
the vehicle over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit
a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric
system can support the required load.

CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic code written on
the CODE card with you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safe-
ty features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols "(personal safety) #(environmental protection) (vehicle
well-being).

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DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.
1Side air vents - 2Direction indicators and light stalk - 3Instrument panel - 4Windscreen wiper stalk -
5Central air vents - 6Writing/reading desk - 7Sound system compartment - 8Central button panel -9Central air vents -
10Oddment trays/passenger’s airbag - 11Side air vents - 12Bottle holder - 13Current socket - 14Ashtray - 15Air dis-
tribution - 16Air temperature - 17Air recirculation -18Cigar lighter - 19Fan control - 20Gear shift lever - 21Ignition
switch - 22Steering wheel adjustment lever - 23Horn - 24Airbag - 25Oddment trays
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The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.
1Side air vent - 2Oddment trays/passenger’s airbag - 3 Central air vents - 4Central button panel - 5Sound system com-
partment - 6Writing/reading desk - 7Direction indicators and light stalk - 8Instrument panel - 9Windscreen wiper stalk -
10Oddment trays - 11Ignition switch - 12Airbag - 13Horn - 14Steering wheel adjustment lever - 15Gear shift lever -
16Air distribution - 17Current socket - 18Ashtray - 19Air temperature - 20Air recirculation - 21Cigar lighter - 22Fan
control - 23Bottle holder

The CODE card fig. 4is also sup-
plied with the keys and it bears the fol-
lowing:
A- the electronic code to be used
for emergency starting (see “Emer-
gency start-up” in the “In an emer-
gency” section);
B- the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealershipwhen
ordering duplicate keys.
Keep the CODE card in a safe place.
You should always have the elec-
tronic code number written on the
CODE card with you at all times in
case you need to perform an emer-
gency start-up. OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is turned
to STOP, or PARK, the protection
system will automatically immobilise
the engine.
When the key is turned to MARto
start the engine:
1)If the code is recognised the Y
fig. 5warning light on the instrument
panel will flash briefly: this means that
the protection system has recognised
the key code and disabled the engine
immobiliser. Turn the key to AVV, to
start.
2)If the Ywarning light stays on,
the code was not recognised. In this
case, turn the key to STOPand then
back to MAR. If the engine remains
immobilised, try with the other keys
provided.
fig. 5
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All the keys and the
CODE card must be
handed over to the new
owner when selling the vehicle.
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The key B, with a built-in remote
control, has the same functions as key
Ain vehicles with door lock/unlock
remote control.
IMPORTANTIn order to ensure
perfect efficiency of the electronic de-
vices contained inside the keys, they
should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
U.K. Vehicles only
At the behest of the motor Insurance
Companies the CODE card for emer-
gency starting and remplacement of
keys is not provided. If you need as-
sistance please contact your nearest
Fiat Dealershipor telephone Free
Phone 0800 717000.
fig. 4
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9GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DUPLICATE KEYS
When additional keys are required,
go to your Fiat Dealership, taking all
the keys in your possession and the
CODE card with you. The Fiat Deal-
ershipwill store the old and new keys
(up to eight) in the system. The Fiat
Dealershipmay ask you to demon-
strate that you own the vehicle.
The codes of any keys that are not
available when the new storage pro-
cedure is carried out will be deleted
from the memory to prevent any lost
or stolen keys being used to start the
engine.
All the keys and the CODE card
must be handed over to the new own-
er when selling the vehicle.DOOR LOCK
REMOTE CONTROL
The radio-frequency remote control
is built into the ignition key.
The key fig. 6includes the following:
– a metal insert Athat can be en-
closed in the key grip
– a button Efor power-assisted
opening of the metal insert
– a button Cfor remote door un-
locking and electronic alarm deactiva-
tion (where provided) at the same
time, and timed switching on of the in-
ternal ceiling lights;
– a button Dfor remote door lock-
ing and electronic alarm activation
(where provided) at the same time,
and switching off of the internal ceiling
lights;
– led Bindicating control sending to
electronic alarm system receiver. If you are still unable to start the en-
gine, perform the emergency start-up
procedure (see “In an emergency”)
and call your Fiat Dealership.
When the vehicle is travelling and the
key is at MAR:
1)If the Ywarning light comes on
while the vehicle is moving, this means
that the system is running a self-test
(e.g. due to a voltage drop).
2)If the Ywarning light flashes, the
vehicle is not protected by the engine
immobiliser. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
shipimmediately and get them to
store the codes of all the keys in the
memory.
IMPORTANTThe electronic com-
ponents inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is subjected to sharp
knocks.
IMPORTANTEach key provided
with the vehicle has its own code, dif-
ferent from all the others, which must
be stored in the memory of the sys-
tem control unit.

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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
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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

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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
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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.

fig. 13
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After using the rear side
seat belts (first row seats),
fasten seat belts into the relevant
catches set aside the seats to pre-
vent obstacles when getting in/out
of the vehicle.
WARNING
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fig. 12
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fig. 11
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For rear single seats
(Panorama versions) and
bench seats (Combi versions)
The rear seat is fitted with inertial
seat belts with three anchor points
and reel for the side and centre seats
fig. 11.For their use see the following fig-
ures:
- fig. 11first row left-hand side seat
- fig. 12first row central seat
- fig. 13first row right-hand side seat
On certain versions, after using seat
belts, insert tongues Dinto the rele-
vant catches Eto prevent obstacles
when getting in/out of the vehicle.

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For rear central bench seat,
lap belt without retractor
(Combi versions)
To fasten the seat belt: insert the
fastener tongue A-fig. 14into the
buckle Buntil hearing the locking
click.
Side seats are fitted with seat belts
with three anchor points.
To unfasten the seat belts: press
button C.
To adjust the seat belt: slide the web-
bing through adjuster D, pulling end E
to shorten it and length F to length-
en it.
IMPORTANT The belt is adjust-
ed properly when it fits closely across
the hips.
fig. 14
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Remember that in the case
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat
belts also represent a serious dan-
ger to the passengers in the front
(Panorama, Combi and CrewCab
versions).
WARNING
For rear central bench seat,
seat belt with retractor
(Combi versions)
Rear bech seat is fitted with three
point belt and retractor for central
seat.
fig. 15
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Belt use is shown in fig. 15
fig. 15a
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The rear central seat belt
safety action is only guar-
anteed when the bench seat back-
rest is tilted backwards completely
(see figure 15a).
WARNING