FIAT Professional - Leader Commercial Vehicles

The braking system consists of two independent crossover circuits that guarantee prompt and gradual braking and reduced stopping distances. The system is hydraulic, power-assisted with 4 disc brakes which are self-ventilated at the front. ABS comes as standard, featuring a control unit with 8 solenoid valves, 4 active sensors and 4 channels with the EBD electronic brake force distributor . The system also includes the HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistance) device, which helps you when braking in an emergency by increasing the braking pressure. Also available on request is the ESP stability control system.

The parking sensors sound a warning when you are approaching obstacles behind you and assist you when parking in tight spaces or where visibility is poor. They are built into the rear bumper and switch on automatically when reverse gear is engaged. The intermittent acoustic signal is inversely proportional to your distance from an obstacle, becoming a continuous beep when you should proceed no further.

This is a mini camera positioned on the rear door spoiler which transmits an image of the area behind the vehicle to a display in the cab. The closed-circuit system operates when reverse gear is engaged or by means of a special button. Extremely useful during manoeuvres or when loading/unloading goods, the camera's visual coverage is 3.5 m in length and 6 m in width.

Equipped with a double parabolic lens, the Ducato's rear view mirrors make every manoeuvre easier. They incorporate side direction indicators and three Radio antennas, GPS (optional) and GSM (optional). The mirrors may be equipped with electric adjustment and demister function on request.

The electronic stability control system, ESP, available on request, ensures that the new Ducato has perfect road control. As well as the LAC (Load Adaptive Control), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) and MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung) systems, the Ducato is equipped with the Hill Holder function, invaluable for hill starts, which extends the braking pressure when the brake pedal is released to prevent the vehicle from slipping backwards, making the manoeuvre much easier.

Located at the top of the windscreen, this sensor ensures you always benefit from the best visibility conditions. Its dual function enables it to check exterior brightness in order to turn on the headlights automatically (side lights and dipped headlights), or, if it rains, the system operates the windscreen wipers, managing the windscreen sweep rate based on the amount of water detected.