Fiat Ducato 2021, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STEERING COLUMN
LOCK
Activation
Versions with key without remote
control: with the device at STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
WARNING If the ignition key has been
moved from the MAR to the STOP
position, the steering lock cannot
engage until the key is removed from
the ignition device.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock engages when the driver
door is opened, with the starter switch
button at STOP and speed below 3
km/h.
Deactivation
Versions with mechanical key: slightly
moving the steering wheel, turn the key
to the MAR position.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock disengages when the
ignition device is pressed and the
electronic key is recognised.
WARNING To release the key
smoothly on versions with automatic
transmission/dual clutch automatic
transmission, it is advisable to put the
gear lever in the P position, release the
brake pedal safely and then stop the
engine.
9) 10)
Extracting the ignition key
for versions with automatic
transmission
The ignition key can be removed only
if the gear lever is in position P. If the
engine is switched off with the gear
lever in position P; move the lever
to P within 5 seconds. Then it will
be possible to remove the ignition
key for about 30 seconds. If the
described conditions and times are
not respected, the ignition key will
be automatically locked. To remove
the ignition key, turn it to MAR and
then to STOP repeating the procedure
described above.
WARNING
3)
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
4) Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the parking brake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse gear if the vehicle is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
5) Never extract the key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
6) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any aftermarket operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty,
cause serious safety problems and
also result in the vehicle not meeting
type-approval requirements.
7) Before leaving the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake. On versions
with automatic transmission/dual-clutch
automatic transmission, move the gear
lever to P (Park) and press the ignition
device to set it to STOP. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the button on the handle.
8) For versions equipped with the Keyless
Entry system, do not leave the electronic
key inside or near the vehicle or in a place
accessible to children. Do not leave the
vehicle with the ignition device in MAR
position. A child could activate the electric
window winders, other controls or even
start the vehicle.
9) Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases in which
the vehicle is towed.
10)
It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft