warning FIAT DUCATO 250 2008 3.G Comfort Matic Manual

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CONTENTS
COMFORT-MATIC GEARBOX ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
READY TO START ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES............................................................................................................................................................. 10
IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
IF A FUSE BLOWS................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
AIR CLEANER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS................................................................................................................................................ 15
PERFORMANCE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
TRANSMISSION .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
CAPACITIES............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
FUEL CONSUMPTION / CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 18
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The system is returned to manual mode
by returning the lever to A/Mposition.
With the vehicle at a standstill and the key
out, the lever may be moved with/without
the brake pedal pressed. The system does
not carry out any action after the lever has
been shifted and remains in the gear
stored before the key was removed.
IMPORTANT With the engine running, a
buzzer sounds to indicate errors between
the lever position and the gear effectively
engaged until the inconsistency is resolved.MANUAL OPERATION
(MANUAL)
In this operating mode, the driver is re-
sponsible for choosing the best gear ra-
tio to engage, depending on vehicle ser-
vice conditions.
Proceed as follows to shift gear:
❒shift the lever to (+) position fig. 1to
engage a higher gear;
or
❒shift the lever to (–) position fig. 1to
engage a lower gear.
The accelerator pedal need not be re-
leased during the gear change.
The system will not allow the gear change
if the gear shift request could impair cor-
rect operation of the engine and gearbox.
In this case, the system will notify the dri-
ver that it is not possible to change gear
by displaying a dedicated message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see
“Warning lights and messages” paragraph),
accompanied by a buzzer.
The system will shift down through the
gears automatically when the engine is
idling (e.g. during deceleration).Avoid keeping your hand on
the lever when you are not re-
questing a gear shift or an
Auto/Manual mode change.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(AUTO)
to engage/release automatic mode (AU-
TO) press the lever to A/M positionfig.
3; activation is indicated by the message
AUTO fig. 5and the gear engaged ap-
pearing on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display.
fig. 5F0N0354m
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Avoid keeping your hand on
the lever when you are not re-
questing a gear shift or an
Auto/Manual mode change.Automatic operation
(AUTO with UP function engaged)
The UPcan only be activated with auto-
matic mode engaged.
The UPfunction is turned on by press-
ing the UP button fig. 4 located between
the controls in the dashboard. After this
function is activated the (green) warning
light
0in the instrument panel comes
on together with a confirmation message
in the reconfigurable multifunction display
(see next paragraph).
With the UPactive, the system will select
the most appropriate gear on the basis of
vehicle speed, engine rpm and pressure on
the accelerator pedal, with the aim of
overcoming steep gradients in the easiest,
most comfortable manner.
Where necessary (e.g. overtaking), the
system will react to the accelerator be-
ing pressed to the floor by shifting down
through one or more gears in order to de-
liver the power and torque required to
give the vehicle the acceleration required
by the driver (all this takes place in auto-
matic mode, irrespective of whether the
UPfunction is on or off).
In AUTO mode, the system will shift
gears on the basis of vehicle speed, engine
rpm and the pressure applied to the ac-
celerator pedal. A gear shift may be re-
quested by operating the gear lever, but
without necessarily disengaging this mode:
this function, known as ‘gear suggestion’,
suspends automatic mode for the time re-
quired to select the ratio requested by the
driver.INFORMATION ON DISPLAY
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
after one second, the reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display shows the gear engaged
and the last mode used (AUTOor
MANUAL):
N= neutral;
1= first gear;
2= second gear;
3= third gear;
4= fourth gear;
5= fifth gear;
6= sixth gear;
R= reverse.
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When the UPfunction is activated the
(green) warning light
0in the instru-
ment panel comes on together with a con-
firmation message in the reconfigurable
multifunction display.
IMPORTANT If the display does not show
the gear engaged after 10 seconds with the
ignition key on MAR, turn the ignition to
STOP, wait for the display to turn off and
then repeat the manoeuvre. If the prob-
lem persists, contact the Fiat Dealer-
ship.ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with
a gear engaged and also with the gearbox
in neutral (N); the brake pedal must al-
ways be pressed with the gear engaged.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever remains in the same position
as the last time the engine was turned
off
❒the reconfigurable multifunction display
shows the message (N) and an acoustic
signal indicates any inconsistency be-
tween lever position and the gear en-
gaged
❒the gears that may be engaged are 1st,
2ndor reverse (R), with the brake ped-
al pressed.IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox is a position other than Nand
without the brake pedal pressed, the re-
configurable multifunction display shows a
dedicated message see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, repeat the
start-up manoeuvre, pressing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see also associated mes-
sages): hold the key on AVVposition for
at least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
remain in recovery mode (maximum speed
permitted: 3
rd, Auto mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact a Fiat
dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the auto-
matic part to prepare it for subsequent en-
gine start-up.
If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a po-
tentially hazardous situation
because the gearbox has au-
tomatically shifted to neutral is indi-
cated by a buzzer.
fig. 6F0N0354m
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DRIVING OFF IN THE VEHICLE
Driving off in the vehicle, take-off, is per-
mitted in 1
stgear, 2nd gear (recommend-
ed on road surfaces with poor grip) and
reverse (R).
To engage 1
stgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) shift the
lever to central position;
❒with the lever already in central posi-
tion, move the lever toward +(higher
gear) fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.To engage 2
ndgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) fig. 2
move the lever to central position and
then towards +(higher gear) fig. 1;
❒with the lever already in central posi-
tion, move the lever twice toward +
(higher gear) fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
To engage reverse (R)
❒press the brake pedal;
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is moving, the
request is accepted and carried out if the
vehicle speed is less than 3 km/h within 1.5
seconds of the request: if the request is
not implemented, the system will maintain
the gear engaged or if vehicle speed drops
below 10 km/h it will put the gearbox in
neutral (N) and the manoeuvre must then
be repeated.
❒Shift the lever to (R) fig. 2;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.BUZZER WARNINGS
For safety reasons, a buzzer warning
sounds when the vehicle is parked with
the gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning
sounds when the ignition key is turned to
STOP).
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine run-
ning and (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the
system turns on the buzzer and automat-
ically shifts the gearbox to neutral (N)
when:
❒the accelerator and/or brake pedals are
not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator and brake are not operated
for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault has been detected in the gear-
box.
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PARKING THE VEHICLE
To park safely, it is essential to engage 1
st
gear or reverse (R) gear with your foot
on the brake pedal. If parking on a slope,
operate the brake pedal. It is also essen-
tial to wait until the gear engaged disap-
pears from the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVERleave your vehicle
with the gearbox in neutral (N).GENERAL WARNINGS❒With the vehicle at a standstill and a
gear engaged, keep the brake pedal
pressed until you decide to set off.
Then release the brake and accelerate
gradually;
❒when parked for long periods with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep
the gearbox in (N);
❒to safeguard clutch efficiency, do not
use the accelerator to keep the vehi-
cle at a standstill (e.g.: parking on a hill);
the clutch could be damaged by over-
heating. Use the brake pedal instead
and operate the accelerator only when
you are ready to set off;
❒use second gear only when you need
more control of take-off during ma-
noeuvres on surfaces with low grip;
❒if, with reverse (R) engaged, you need
to engage first speed or vice versa, on-
ly change gear when the vehicle has
come to a stop and the brake pedal is
pressed;;
❒although very inadvisable, if the vehi-
cle is unexpectedly allowed to roll
downhill with the gearbox in neutral
(N) the system will automatically en-
gage the gear best suited to vehicle
speed when a gear shift is requested to
allow drive to be correctly transmitted
to the wheels;
❒If necessary, with the engine off, it is pos-
sible to engage 1st, Ror Nwith the key
in MARposition and the brake pressed.
In this case, gear shifts must be made al-
lowing at least 5 minutes to elapse be-
tween one gear shift and the next to
safeguard the operation of the hydraulic
system and the pump in particular;
❒during hill st arts, accelerate gradually
but fully immediately after releasing the
handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to a greater
extent and overcome higher gradients
with more torque.
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESREDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The message appears on the display to in-
dicate that the driver is using the gearbox
incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system.MANUAL MODE NOT
AVAILABLE
The message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display when it is not
possible to select MANUALmode with
the engine running. “COMFORT-MATIC”
GEARBOX FAULT (red)
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on ei-
ther steady or blinking (together with a
message on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display and a buzzer) to indicate that
the gearbox is faulty.
t
If a fault is present, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to check the sys-
tem.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
display.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display.
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AUTOMATIC MODE
NOT AVAILABLE
The message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display when it is not
possible to select AUTOmode with the
engine running.CLUTCH OVERHEATING
The message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display together with
a buzzer when the clutch overheats.
In this situation, limit take-off and gear
shifts or if necessary park (turning off the
engine) until conditions are optimum.PRESS BRAKE PEDAL -
DELAYED START-UP
The reconfigurable multifunction display
shows these messages alternately and in
sequence together with an warning buzzer
when the system does not recognise the
brake pedal to be operational during a
starting attempt.
In this situation, keep the key on AVVfor
at least 7 seconds with the brake pressed:
the engine start. The system will be in re-
covery mode (maximum speed permitted:
3
rd).
IMPORTANT Messages are displayed on-
ly if start-up takes place in a gear other
than neutral (N). Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display.
If the message still appears on
the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
To safeguard clutch efficien-
cy, do not use the accelerator
to keep the vehicle at a stand-
still (e.g.: parking on a hill);
the clutch could be damaged by over-
heating. Use the brake pedal instead
and operate the accelerator only when
you are ready to set off;
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the messages remain on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display.
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GEAR NOT AVAILABLE
This message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display together with
a warning buzzer in the following cases:
❒when it is not possible to change gear
due to a fault in the system;
or
❒when, due a fault in the system, is is on-
ly possible to engage 1st(1), 2nd(2), 3rd
(3) or reverse (R).MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED
The message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display together with
a warning buzzer when the system will not
accept a gear change via the control lever
because certain conditions required for
acceptance of the gear change are missing.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL
AND REPEAT MANOEUVRE
The message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display accompanied,
in some cases, by a warning buzzer for
safety reasons if you attempt to change
gear with the vehicle parked without pre-
viously pressing the brake pedal.PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N
(neutral)
This message appears on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display together with
a warning buzzer when the system asks
the driver to perform the manoeuvre.
When the gearbox is shifted to (N) the
message on the display should go off.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display.Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display.
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CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
COMFORT-MATIC GEARBOX HYDRAULIC OPERATING SYSTEM FLUID
To check the gear oil and check/replace the hydraulic clutch operating system fluid, contact only a Fiat dealership.
AIR CLEANER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat Dealership.
Used gear oil contains substances that are hazardous for the environment. It is ad-
visable to have oil changed by a Fiat Dealership where used oil will be disposed of
according to the law.WARNING
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Check gearbox every
oil level 45,000 km
Check fluid in hydraulic every
clutch operation system 45,000 km
Check fluid in hydraulic every
clutch operation system 90,000 km (or every 2 years)
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