Parking The Vehicle; Handbrake; Technical; Specifications - Fiat Ducato Owner's Manual

PARKING THE VEHICLE

Proceed as follows:
❒ stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒ engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the vehi-
cle is faced uphill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it is advisable to
further block the wheels with a wedge or stone. Do not
leave the key in the ignition switch to prevent draining
the battery. Always remove the key when you leave the
vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle and take it out with you.
fig. 148
HANDBRAKE fig. 148
The handbrake lever is located to the left side of the dri-
ver's seat. Pull the lever upwards until the vehicle is blocked
to operate the handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to lock the vehicle on flat ground, while
nine or ten may be necessary on a steep slope with the
vehicle loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact Fiat Dealer-
ship to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up and the ignition
key is at
MAR
turn on. Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
❒ slightly lift the handbrake and press release button
❒ hold button
x
light on the instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation
to prevent the vehicle from moving accidentally.
IMPORTANT Apply the handbrake lever only when the
vehicle is at a standstill or with the vehicle in motion
only in the event of a fault in the hydraulic system. If
exceptional use is made of the handbrake with the vehi-
cle in motion, moderate traction is advisable in order not
to cause locking of the rear end with consequent swerv-
ing of the vehicle.
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, the instrument panel warning light
pressed and lower the lever. Warning
A
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
x
will
WARNING LIGHTS
;
A
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX
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