Fiat Ducato 2005 User Manual
WELCOME ABOARD
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on choosing a Ducato. A light commercial vehicle designed to
ensure large load capacity with first class safety and reliability, able to offer great driving comfort and be a real friend
to the environment. The functionality of its every detail, its versatility, engine performance, wealth of equipment
and options, safety systems and totally recyclable components contribute to making Ducato the only light commercial vehicle of its kind.
You will see this for yourself when you sit in your Ducato and take to the road.
And you will realise it later when you discover that thanks to its terrific qualities you have everything you need
to hand, even when you are driving under the worst conditions.
Before you set off, however, you should read this booklet carefully. It is an indispensable guide to all your Ducato’s features and will give you first-class advice for high quality driving. Above all, it will be able to provide you
with valuable tips for your own safety, the vehicle’s well-being and about how to protect the environment.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the Services that Fiat offers its Customers:
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
• the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Enjoy your read, happy driving and let your work become a real pleasure.
In this Owner Handbook you will find all the versions and contents (optional included)
of Fiat Ducato. Take into account only the information regarding the equipment
and version you have purchased.
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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.
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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 MAR and wait for the instrument panel warning light m and 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
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CODE card
SCHEDULED SERVICING
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
system can support the required load.
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.
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (environmental protection) (vehicle
well-being).
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THE SIGNS TO HELP YOU DRIVE CORRECTLY
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:
Personal safety.
Important. Total or partial failure to
follow these instructions can place driver, passengers or others in serious
danger.
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Environmental protection.
This shows you the correct procedures to follow to ensure that the vehicle 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 vehicle and may invalidate the warranty
as well.
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DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.
fig. 1
1 Side air vents - 2 Direction indicators and light stalk - 3 Instrument panel - 4 Windscreen wiper stalk -
5 Central air vents - 6 Writing/reading desk - 7 Sound system compartment - 8 Central button panel - 9 Central air vents -
10 Oddment trays/passenger’s airbag - 11 Side air vents - 12 Bottle holder - 13 Current socket - 14 Ashtray - 15 Air dis-
tribution - 16 Air temperature - 17 Air recirculation - 18 Cigar lighter - 19 Fan control - 20 Gear shift lever - 21 Ignition
switch - 22 Steering wheel adjustment lever - 23 Horn - 24 Airbag - 25 Oddment trays
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The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the vehicle version.
fig. 2
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1 Side air vent - 2 Oddment trays/passenger’s airbag - 3 Central air vents - 4 Central button panel - 5 Sound system compartment - 6 Writing/reading desk - 7 Direction indicators and light stalk - 8 Instrument panel - 9 Windscreen wiper stalk -
10 Oddment trays - 11 Ignition switch - 12 Airbag - 13 Horn - 14 Steering wheel adjustment lever - 15 Gear shift lever -
16 Air distribution - 17 Current socket - 18 Ashtray - 19 Air temperature - 20 Air recirculation - 21 Cigar lighter - 22 Fan
control - 23 Bottle holder
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of
the components of your Ducato.
These labels bear symbols that remind
you of the precautions to be taken as
regards that particular component.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
To further protect your vehicle from
theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobiliser system (Fiat CODE)
which is automatically activated when
the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted
in each ignition key grip. The device
modulates a signal when the engine is
started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the password by
means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables to
start the engine.
KEYS fig. 3
The following keys are provided with
the vehicle:
– two keys A with metal insert and
power-assisted opening if the vehicle
is not equipped with remote control;
– key A and key B if the vehicle is fitted with a door lock remote control.
– Key A is the key that is used normally. It will:
– start the engine;
– lock/unlock the front doors;
– lock/unlock the side sliding doors;
– lock/unlock the rear doors;
– lock/unlock the fuel filler cap.
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The key B, with a built-in remote
control, has the same functions as key
A in vehicles with door lock/unlock
remote control.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure
perfect efficiency of the electronic devices 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 emergency starting and remplacement of
keys is not provided. If you need assistance please contact your nearest
Fiat Dealership or telephone Free
Phone 0800 717000.
The CODE card fig. 4 is also supplied with the keys and it bears the following:
A - the electronic code to be used
for emergency starting (see “Emergency start-up” in the “In an emergency” section);
B - the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealership when
ordering duplicate keys.
Keep the CODE card in a safe place.
You should always have the electronic code number written on the
CODE card with you at all times in
case you need to perform an emergency start-up.
All the keys and the
CODE card must be
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owner when selling the vehicle.
handed over to the new
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 MAR to
start the engine:
1) If the code is recognised the Y
fig. 5 warning 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 Y warning light stays on,
the code was not recognised. In this
case, turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR. If the engine remains
immobilised, try with the other keys
provided.
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fig. 4
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If you are still unable to start the engine, 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 Y warning 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 Y warning light flashes, the
vehicle is not protected by the engine
immobiliser. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship immediately and get them to
store the codes of all the keys in the
memory.
IMPORTANT The electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is subjected to sharp
knocks.
IMPORTANT Each key provided
with the vehicle has its own code, different from all the others, which must
be stored in the memory of the system control unit.
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-
ership will store the old and new keys
(up to eight) in the system. The Fiat
Dealership may ask you to demonstrate that you own the vehicle.
The codes of any keys that are not
available when the new storage procedure 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 owner when selling the vehicle.
DOOR LOCK
REMOTE CONTROL
The radio-frequency remote control
is built into the ignition key.
The key fig. 6 includes the following:
– a metal insert A that can be en-
closed in the key grip
– a button E for power-assisted
opening of the metal insert
– a button C for remote door unlocking and electronic alarm deactivation (where provided) at the same
time, and timed switching on of the internal ceiling lights;
– a button D for remote door locking and electronic alarm activation
(where provided) at the same time,
and switching off of the internal ceiling
lights;
– led B indicating control sending to
electronic alarm system receiver.
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WARNING
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, especially children, who may inadvertently press the button E.
To insert the metal insert in the key
grip, keep the button E pressed 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 additional remote controls or replacing
the batteries, refer to the relevant
paragraphs in the following pages. Refer to “Radio-frequency remote control” in section “Technical Specifications” for the relevant ministerial homologation.
IMPORTANT The remote control
system frequency can be disturbed by
significant radio transmissions outside
the car (e.g: mobile phones, HAM radio systems, etc.) that could cause remote 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 “Radio-frequency remote control” in section “Technical Specifications”.
– the homologation number is printed on the component for markets
where this is required.
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
REMOTE CONTROLS
The receiver will acknowledge up to
eight remote controls.
If additional remote control are required or any reasons, go to a Fiat
Dealership, taking all the keys you
own and the CODE card with you.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
If when button (C or D-fig. 6) is
pressed, the key led B-fig. 6 flashes
once only, change the battery with a
new one.
To replace the battery:
– press button A-fig. 7 and move
the metal insert B to the open position;
– using a finely-tipped screwdriver,
turn the opening device C to
:: and
pull out the battery holder D;
– replace the battery E making sure
that the bias is correct;
– re-insert the battery holder in the
key and lock it, turning the device C
;.
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Used batteries pollute
the environment. Dispose
of them in the special
containers as specified by current
legislation or take them to your
nearest Fiat Dealership, which
will deal with their disposal.
ELECTRONIC ALARM
The electronic alarm can be requested only for versions with fixed
panel and has the following functions:
– remote controlled locking and unlocking of doors;
– perimetral surveillance, detecting
the opening of doors, bonnet, side
door and rear door;
– volumetric surveillance, detecting
intrusions in the cabin only; load compartment does not undergo volumetric surveillance.
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OPERATION
The electronic alarm fitted on the Fiat Ducato is controlled by the receiver located on the front ceiling light and
is switched on by means of the radiofrequency remote control.
Volumetric protection sensors C-
fig. 8 are located in the ceiling light.
The alarm can only be switched on
when the ignition key is removed from
STOP or PARK position.
The electronic alarm control unit includes also the alarm siren that can be
cut out.
To switch the electronic alarm
on: press button D-fig. 6 on the re-
mote control briefly. You will hear a
beep and the direction indicators will
flash for approximately three seconds
(only in countries where this is allowed).
Led A-fig. 9, set on the right side of
the steering column, will blink when
the system is on.
To switch the electronic alarm
off: press the remote control button
C-fig. 6. You will hear two beeps and
the direction indicators will flash twice
(only in countries where this is allowed).
To cut out the volumetric surveillance: you can cut out the volu-
metric protection function before
switching the electronic alarm on. Proceed as follows: take the key in rapid
sequence from STOP to MAR and
then back to STOP. Then remove the
key.
Led A will light up for approximately two seconds to confirm that the
function has been cut out.
The volumetric surveillance function
will be restored (before switching the
electronic alarm on) after the key has
been turned to MAR for at least 30
seconds.
To operate an electrical device powered by the ignition key (e.g.: electric
windows), turn the key to MAR, operate the control and turn the key
back to STOP within 30 seconds. In
this way the volumetric surveillance
function will not be reactivated.
To cut out the siren: when switching the electronic alarm on, keep control button C pressed for over 4 seconds and then release it.
You will hear five beeps to confirm
that the siren is cut out and that the
alarm is on.
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SYSTEM SELF-TEST
If the beep is followed after one second by another beep when the electronic alarm is switched on, check
whether the doors, the bonnet and
the load compartment are perfectly
closed. Try to switch the alarm on
again. If the situation persists, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
PROGRAMMING
THE SYSTEM
The electronic alarm will have been
programmed by Fiat Dealership.
Any subsequent programming should
also be carried out by a Fiat Deal-
ership.
If additional remote control is required for any reasons, go to a Fiat
Dealership, taking all the keys you
own and the CODE card with you.
IMPORTANT The electronic
alarm operation is prepared according
to the laws of the specific country.
This operation is only to be carried
out by a Fiat Dealership to avoid
damaging the electronic memory storage system.
WHAT SETS
THE ALARM OFF
The electronic alarm will be set off if:
1) a door, the bonnet or the load
compartment is opened;
2) the battery is disconnected or the
electronic alarm power supply cables
are cut;
3) something moves in the passenger compartment (volumetric surveillance);
4) the key is turned to MAR.
When the alarm is triggered, a siren
will sound for about 26 seconds (for a
maximum of 3 cycles with 5 second
pauses, if the cause of the alarm persists) and the direction indicators will
flash for about 5 minutes (only in the
countries where this is allowed).
Once the alarm situation has been
resolved, the alarm will return to its
normal surveillance function.
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To cut off the alarm before this,
press the remote control button; if
this is unsuccessful, turn the emergency key to OFF (see next paragraph
“How to turn the alarm off”)
HOW TO TURN
THE ALARM OFF
If the remote control batteries run
down, or the car alarm system is
faulty, the electronic alarm can be cut
out by using one of the two emergency keys supplied set on the system
deactivation control unit (that is
housed in the fuse box on the right
side of the dashboard).
To do this, open the fuse box, take
off the switch rubber cap, insert the
key and turn it counterclockwise
(OFF position); the system is now deactivated.
To turn the system back on, turn the
key clockwise (ON position).
Do not leave the key inserted in the
switch. Cover the keyhole with the
rubber cap to prevent dust and water getting in.
Emergency keys should be left in the
car coupled with the switch.
HOW TO KNOW IF THE
ALARM HAS GONE OFF
After deactivating the system, led Afig. 9 will indicate the theft attempt
specifying also the cause of the alarm:
fixed light: remote control bat-
tery down
1 blink: right-hand door
2 blinks: left-hand door
5 blinks: volumetric sensors
(indicate a movement
inside the passenger’s
compartment)
6 blinks: bonnet
7 blinks: load
compartment
8 blinks: tampering with
ignition switch
9 blinks: alarm wires cut
10 blinks: at least three causes
of alarm.
The led goes off when turning the
key to MAR or after about 2 minutes
blinking.
Since the electronic car
alarm absorbs electricity,
if you will not be using
your car for more than a month,
switch the system off with the remote control and turn the emergency key to OFF.
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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. 10 and insert
it into the buckle B, until hearing the
locking click.
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 button C. Guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent
it from twisting.
WARNING
Never press button C when
travelling.
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The seat belt reel mechanism ensures that the belt automatically adjusts 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 mechanism also prevents the webbing coming out when it is jerked or if the vehicle brakes sharply, is in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
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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. 11 first row left-hand side seat
- fig. 12 first row central seat
- fig. 13 first row right-hand side seat
On certain versions, after using seat
belts, insert tongues D into the relevant catches E to prevent obstacles
when getting in/out of the vehicle.
WARNING
After using the rear side
seat belts (first row seats),
fasten seat belts into the relevant
catches set aside the seats to prevent obstacles when getting in/out
of the vehicle.
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fig. 12
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fig. 13
For rear central bench seat,
lap belt without retractor
(Combi versions)
To fasten the seat belt: insert the
fastener tongue A-fig. 14 into the
buckle B until 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 webbing through adjuster D, pulling end E
to shorten it and length F to lengthen it.
IMPORTANT The belt is adjusted properly when it fits closely across
the hips.
WARNING
Remember that in the case
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat
belts also represent a serious danger to the passengers in the front
(Panorama, Combi and CrewCab
versions).
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.
Belt use is shown in fig. 15
WARNING
The rear central seat belt
safety action is only guaranteed when the bench seat backrest is tilted backwards completely
(see figure 15a).
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fig. 14
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fig. 15
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fig. 15a
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
WARNING
Only adjust seat belt
height when the vehicle is
stationary.
To adjust, press button A-fig. 16 and
raise or lower the grip B-fig. 16.
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to fit the person wearing it. This
could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in the case of collision.
The belt is adjusted properly when
the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the
shoulder and the neck.
5 different adjustments in height are
provided.
WARNING
After you have made the
adjustment, always make
sure that the loop is attached firmly in one of the preset positions. To
do this, with the button released,
exert a further pressure to allow
the anchoring device to catch if release did not take place at one of
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the preset positions.
PRETENSIONERS
Ducato vehicles fitted with airbags
are also fitted with pretensioners to
improve protection.
These devices “feel” that a violent
collision is in progress via a sensor and
pull back a few inches of webbing. In
this way the pretensioners ensure that
the belt is adhering perfectly to the
body before the belt begins to hold
back the wearer.
When the pretensioner has been
triggered the retractor will lock. The
seat belt cannot be drawn back up
even when guiding it manually.
fig. 16
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IMPORTANT The pretensioner
will give maximum protection when
the seat belt adheres snugly to the
wearer’s chest and hips.
A small amount of smoke may be
produced when the pretensioners are
fired. This smoke is harmless and does
not indicate the principle of a fire.
The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification of its original state invalidates its efficiency. If, as the result of
exceptional natural occurrences
(floods, sea storms, etc.) the device is
soaked through with water and mud,
it must be replaced.
WARNING
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a collision that has triggered it, have it replaced at a Fiat Dealership. Pretensioner validity is written on the
plate set on the front left door post
near the hinges (fig. 17). Have pretensioners replaced at a Fiat Dealership as this date approaches.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the device. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements,
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT
BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting and enforcing the local rules
and laws regarding the use of seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten
seat belts, in front and rear seats!
Travelling without seat belts increases the risk of severe and fatal
injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any interventions should be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The webbing must not be
twisted. The upper section
must pass across the shoulder and
chest diagonally. The lower section
must fit closely across the passenger’s hips and not the abdomen (fig.
18). Do not use clips, fasteners, etc.
to prevent the belt adhering to the
passenger’s body.
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WARNING
If the belt has been sub-
jected to heavy stress, for
example after an accident, it should
be changed completely together
with the anchors, anchor fastening
screws and the pretensioners. In
fact, even if the belt has no visible
defects, it could have lost its resilience.
WARNING
Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger’s
lap with a single belt to protect
them both (fig. 19). Do not fasten
other objects to the body.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in
the case of accident is much greater for
them and their unborn child too if they
do not have a seat belt on. Of course
they must position the lower part of
the belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen (fig. 20).
fig. 19
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HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER AT ALL TIMES
1) When wearing the seat belts, al-
ways ensure they are not twisted and
are free to wind in and out.
2) Following a serious accident, replace the belt being worn at that time,
even if it does not seem damaged. Always replace the seat belts if pretensioners have been activated.
3) When cleaning the belts, wash
them by hand with water and neutral
soap, rinse them and let them dry in
the shade. Do not use strong detergents, bleach, colouring or any other
chemical substance that could weaken
the fibres.
4) Do not allow the reel mechanisms
to get wet: they are only guaranteed
to work properly if they remain dry.
5) Replace the seat belt when showing significant wear or cut signs.
TRANSPORTING
CHILDREN
IN SAFETY
For optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
According to 2003/20/EC Directive,
this prescription is compulsory for all
European Community countries.
Compared with adults, their head is
proportionally larger and heavier than
the rest of the body, while the muscles and bone structure are not completely developed. Therefore, correct
restraint systems are necessary, other then adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of restraint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0 - weight 0-10 kg
Group 0+ - weight 0-13 kg
Group 1 weight 9-18 kg
Group 2 weight 15-25 kg
Group 3 weight 22-36 kg
As it may be noted, the groups overlap partly and in fact, in commerce it
is possible to find devices that cover
more than one weight group fig. 21.
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control brand, on a solidly fixed label
which must absolutely never be removed.
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Over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
We recommend using Lineaccessori
Fiat child restraint systems for each
weight group. These systems were
specifically designed and tested for Fiat vehicles.
WARNING
With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing backwards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious injuries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that triggered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper restraint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
WARNING
SERIOUS DANGER If it is
absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front passenger seat with the cradle
child’s seat facing backwards, the front passenger’s air bag
must be deactivated using the key
switch. In this case it is absolutely
necessary to check the warning
light F(see paragraph “Passenger’s front air bag”) to make sure
that deactivation has actually taken place.
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehicle seat belts, as shown in fig. 22 and
in turn it must restrain the child with
its own belts.
GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushion fig. 23. The vehicle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
WARNING
Seats exist which are suit-
able for covering weight
groups 0 and 1 with a rear connection to the vehicle belts and their
own belts to restrain the child. Due
to their size, they can be dangerous
if installed incorrectly fastened to
the vehicle belts with a cushion.
Carefully follow the instructions for
installation provided with the seat.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child restraint system you are using.
fig. 22
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WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child restraint system you are using.
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fig. 23
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GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg can be secured directly with the vehicle seat
belts. The seat has the purpose of positioning the child correctly with respect
to the seat belt so that the diagonal section crosses the child’s chest (never the
child’s throat) and the horizontal section fits snugly on the child’s hips (and
not the child’s abdomen) fig. 24.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child restraint system you are using.
GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg
the size of the child’s chest no longer
requires a support to space the child’s
back from the seat back.
The fig. 25 shows proper child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
Children taller than 1.5 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
WARNING
The figure is only an exam-
ple. Attain to the instructions for fastening which must be
enclosed with the specific child restraint system you are using.
fig. 24
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fig. 25
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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:
PANORAMA VERSION - SHORT AND MEDIUM WHEELBASE
Group
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group
Group 0, 0+
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Range of weight
up to 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
15 - 25 kg
22 - 36 kg
Range of weight
up to 13 kg
9 - 18 kg
15 - 25 kg
22 - 36 kg
CAB
Single or two
seater
(1 or 2 passengers)
U
U
U
U
COMBI version
Two-seater
(1 passenger)
U
U
U
U
RH side rear
passenger
U
U
U
U
Three-seater
(2 passengers)
U
U
U
U
1st and 2nd REAR SEAT ROW
RH side rear
passenger
U
U
U
U
Central
passenger
U
U
U
U
Table key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44
for the specified “Groups”
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IMPORTANT For foreign markets
(Italy excluded), the cabs of vehicles
for carrying goods are suitable for fitting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the tabulated groups.
IMPORTANT For Italian market
only (foreign countries excluded), the
cabs of vehicle for carrying passengers
(combi and panorama), are suitable for
fitting child restraint systems of the
“Universal” category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the tabulated groups.
Below is a summary of the rules
of safety to be followed for carrying children:
1) The recommended position for
installing child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the case
of a crash;
2) In vehicles fitted with passenger
airbag, never place child’s restraint
systems on the front seat.
3) If the passenger’s airbag is deactivated always check the warning light
on the instrument panel to make
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sure that it has actually been deactivated.
4) Attain to the instructions for fastening the specific child restraint system which you are using. These instructions must be provided by the
manufacturer. Keep the child restraint
system installation instructions with
the vehicle documents and with this
Handbook. Never use a child restraint
system without installation instructions.
5) Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the webbing.
6) Only one child is to be strapped
to each retaining system.
7) Always check the seat belts do
not fit around the child’s throat.
8) While travelling, do not let the
child sit incorrectly or release the
belts.
9) Passengers should never carry
children on their laps. No-one, however strong they are, can hold a child
in the event of a crash.
10) Replace the child restraint system after an accident.
WARNING
With passenger’s air bag
active, never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing backwards since the air bag activation
could cause to the child serious injuries, even mortal, regardless of the
seriousness of the crash that triggered it. You are advised to carry
children always with proper restraint systems on the rear seats, as
this is the most protected position
in the case of a crash.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to four dif-
ferent positions fig. 26.
STOP: engine off, key can be re-
moved, steering column locked.
MAR: drive position. All electrical
devices can be used.
AVV: to start the engine.
PARK: engine off, parking lights on,
key can be removed, steering column
locked. To turn the key to PARK,
press button A.
WARNING
If the ignition switch has
been tampered with (e.g.
someone has tried to steal your vehicle), get a Fiat Dealership to make
sure it is still functioning properly
before you start driving again.
WARNING
When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove the
ignition key. This will prevent anyone from accidentally working the
controls. Remember to apply the
handbrake and, if the vehicle is
faced up on a steep slope engage
the first gear. If it is facing down,
engage the reverse gear. Never
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leave children in the vehicle by
themselves.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock: remove the ignition key at STOP or PARK, and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To release the lock: rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition
key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will automatically lock as soon as you try
to turn it. This also applies when
the vehicle is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever aftermarket operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of antitheft Device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car
with homologation requirements.
fig. 26
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
fig. 27 Left-hand drive version
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.
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fig. 28 Right-hand drive version
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