Comfortmatic 250502064
Comfortmatic 250502064
Comfortmatic 250502064
C O M F O R T - M A T I C
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This Supplement describes the procedure for using the COMFORT-MATIC electronically controlled manual gearbox on the
Fiat Ducato.
For the correct use of the gearbox, it is essential to read this Supplement in full to find out at the outset which operations are
correct and permissible.
For additional information, consult the User Handbook to which this Supplement is attached.
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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 / CO2 EMISSIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 18
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OPERATING MODE
The gearbox can operate in two operat-
ing modes:
❒ the first is manual (MANUAL), where
the driver decides directly when to shift
gear;
❒ the second fully automatic (AUTO),
fig. 3 F0N0352m where the system decides when to shift fig. 4 F0N0353m
gear. This mode allows you to use the
UP function (steep road function),
AUTOMATIC MODE which allows you to shift gears at high- CONTROL LEVER
IMPORTANT For correct use of the sys- er speeds to allow you to drive up very Control lever A-fig. 1, on the central
tem, it is advisable to use your right foot steep roads easily with any load. To en- tunnel is a floating multistable lever, i.e. it
only to operate the pedal. gage this function, press the UP but- can take up three stable positions and
ton - fig. 4 between the controls on the three unstable positions.
❒ Press the brake pedal. dashboard. Select the gear and the op-
erating mode MANUAL or AUTO) The three stable positions correspond to
❒ Start the engine. by operating the control lever at any neutral N-fig. 2, reverse R-fig. 2 and the
❒ Push the gear lever to A/M fig. 3, to speed. central position between the unstable po-
engage automatic mode + (higher gear) sitions (–) and (+) fig. 1.
fig. 1 to engage the first gear, if start- The unstable positions, i.e. positions left
ing from N or R move the lever to cen- by the lever as soon as it is released, are
tral position R fig. 2 to engage reverse. upshift request (+), downshift request (–)
❒ Release the brake pedal and press the and automatic mode request (A/M)
accelerator pedal. fig. 3.
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In AUTO mode, the system will shift Automatic operation INFORMATION ON DISPLAY
gears on the basis of vehicle speed, engine (AUTO with UP function engaged)
rpm and the pressure applied to the ac- When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
celerator pedal. A gear shift may be re- The UP can only be activated with auto- after one second, the reconfigurable mul-
quested by operating the gear lever, but matic mode engaged. tifunction display shows the gear engaged
without necessarily disengaging this mode: and the last mode used (AUTO or
The UP function is turned on by press- MANUAL):
this function, known as ‘gear suggestion’, ing the UP button fig. 4 located between
suspends automatic mode for the time re- the controls in the dashboard. After this N = neutral;
quired to select the ratio requested by the function is activated the (green) warning
driver. 1 = first gear;
light 0 in the instrument panel comes
on together with a confirmation message 2 = second gear;
in the reconfigurable multifunction display
(see next paragraph). 3 = third gear;
Avoid keeping your hand on With the UP active, the system will select 4 = fourth gear;
the lever when you are not re- the most appropriate gear on the basis of
questing a gear shift or an 5 = fifth gear;
vehicle speed, engine rpm and pressure on
Auto/Manual mode change. the accelerator pedal, with the aim of 6 = sixth gear;
overcoming steep gradients in the easiest, R = reverse.
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
UP function is on or off).
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PARKING THE VEHICLE GENERAL WARNINGS ❒ although very inadvisable, if the vehi-
cle is unexpectedly allowed to roll
st
To park safely, it is essential to engage 1 ❒ With the vehicle at a standstill and a downhill with the gearbox in neutral
gear or reverse (R) gear with your foot gear engaged, keep the brake pedal (N) the system will automatically en-
on the brake pedal. If parking on a slope, pressed until you decide to set off. gage the gear best suited to vehicle
operate the brake pedal. It is also essen- Then release the brake and accelerate speed when a gear shift is requested to
tial to wait until the gear engaged disap- gradually; allow drive to be correctly transmitted
pears from the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display before releasing the brake ❒ when parked for long periods with the to the wheels;
pedal. engine running, it is advisable to keep ❒ If necessary, with the engine off, it is pos-
the gearbox in (N); sible to engage 1st, R or N with the key
IMPORTANT NEVER leave your vehicle
with the gearbox in neutral (N). ❒ to safeguard clutch efficiency, do not in MAR position and the brake pressed.
use the accelerator to keep the vehi- In this case, gear shifts must be made al-
cle at a standstill (e.g.: parking on a hill); lowing at least 5 minutes to elapse be-
the clutch could be damaged by over- tween one gear shift and the next to
heating. Use the brake pedal instead safeguard the operation of the hydraulic
and operate the accelerator only when system and the pump in particular;
you are ready to set off; ❒ during hill st arts, accelerate gradually
❒ use second gear only when you need but fully immediately after releasing the
more control of take-off during ma- handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
noeuvres on surfaces with low grip; engine to increase its rpm to a greater
extent and overcome higher gradients
❒ if, with reverse (R) engaged, you need with more torque.
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;;
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WARNING 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.
AIR CLEANER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat Dealership.
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PERFORMANCE
For top speeds, see “Performance” in the “Technical Data” section of the Owner Handbook.
TRASMISSION
Drive Front
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CAPACITIES
Specified fuels
litres kg Recommended products
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F I A T D U C A T O
ENGLISH
The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FIAT reserves the right to modify the models and
versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.
If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer.
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