engine FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

181) Be very careful when working in
the engine compartment when
the engine is hot: you may get
burned. Remember that the fan
may start up if the engine is hot:
this could injure you. Scarves, ties
and other loose clothing might
be pulled by moving parts.
182) The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary, only
replace the plug with another
original one or the operation of
the system may be adversely
affected. Do not remove the
reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: risk of burns.
183) Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is
essential for improving visibility.
184) Some commercial windscreen
washer additives are flammable.
The engine compartment contains
hot parts which could start a fire
on contact.
185) Do not release the cap from
the extension without previously
extracting the system using the
ring.186) Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event of
accidental contact, immediately
wash the affected parts with
water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
187) The
symbol on the container
indicates a synthetic brake fluid,
which is different from a mineral
fluid. Using a mineral fluid will
damage the special rubber seals
of the braking system beyond
repair.
188) Prevent power steering fluid
from coming into contact with
hot engine parts: it is flammable.
IMPORTANT
3) Power steering fluid consumption
is extremely low; if another top-up
is required after only a short
period of time, have the system
checked for leaks at a Fiat
Dealership.
AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner replaced by a
Fiat Dealership.
AIR CLEANER – DUSTY
ROADS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The air cleaner for dusty areas is
equipped with a visual filter block
indication device A fig. 244. Check
the reading of the blockage sensor
at intervals (Refer to the "Service
Schedule" in the "Maintenance and
care" section).
244F1A0238
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When the setting is reached the
indicator B fig. 245 is triggered,
changing to red, even with the
engine off. To reset the indicator,
clean/replace the cartridge as
on normal versions and then reset
the indicator by pressing the button
C fig. 245.
IMPORTANT To blow the filter use
an air jet, do not use water or liquid
detergents.
Since this cleaner is specific to
versions designed for dusty areas,
it is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to change the cleaner.POLLEN FILTER
Pollen filter replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.BATTERY
The battery is “limited maintenance”
type: under normal conditions of
use, the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be
checked periodically at a Fiat
Dealership or by specialist
personnel to make sure it is
working correctly.
The battery is located inside the
passenger compartment, in front of
the pedals. Remove the protective
cover to gain access to it.
189) 190)
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with
an original spare part with the
same specifications.
If a battery with different
specifications is fitted, the service
intervals given in the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan” will no longer be
valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.245F1A0239
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52) 53)
191) 192)
4)
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
❒Completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT After turning the
ignition key to STOP and having
closed the driver side door, wait at
least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply
from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply
to the battery, make sure that
the ignition key is in the STOP
position and the driver side door is
closed.
IMPORTANT If the charge level
remains under 50% for a long time,
the battery is damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity
and efficiency at start-up.
The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (at temperatures
as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if
the car is left parked for a long
time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electrical accessories
which require permanent electric
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories
that in any case burden the
electrical supply, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices from
Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption,
checking whether the vehicle’s
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity
even when the engine is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is
fitted, if the vehicle is parked for a
long period of 5 days, it is advisable
to disconnect the negative battery
terminal to maintain its charge.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a
battery disconnection function
(disconnector), see the description
of the procedure in the "Controls"
paragraph in the "Dashboard and
controls" section.

BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are
the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well
as mud and gravel raised by other
vehicles is also not to be
underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has
implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the vehicle particular resistance
to corrosion and abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated)
steel sheets, with high resistance
to corrosion;❒spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND
UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty
against perforation due to corrosion
of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to the Warranty
Booklet.
ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also
protects the underlying sheet metal.Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust
formation. Only use genuine spare
paint products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the
frequency depends on the
conditions and environment where
the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the vehicle more often in areas
with high levels of environmental
pollution or on roads spread with
salt.
To correctly wash the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
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❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.

If you put the car through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
55)
Dry the less visible parts, such as
the door frames, bonnet and the
headlight frames with special care,
as in these areas water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give
the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.Exterior plastic parts should be
cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees;
the resinous substances released
by many species give the paint
a dull appearance and increase the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific
cleaning products. Use clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.Engine compartment
At the end of each winter,
thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid
spraying the water jet directly
onto the electronic control units and
the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should
take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP
position. After the washing
operation, make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front
headlights.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in
this chapter and illustrated with
data, tables and graphics. For the
enthusiasts and the technician, but
also just for those who want to
know every detail of their vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................254
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSION ........................................256
ENGINE ..........................................258
POWER SUPPLY ............................259
TRANSMISSION .............................260
SUSPENSION .................................261
BRAKES .........................................262
STEERING ......................................263
WHEELS .........................................264
DIMENSIONS ..................................268
PERFORMANCE .............................278
WEIGHTS........................................280
SUPPLIES .......................................319
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............321
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................324
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................335
OFFICIAL TYPE APPROVALS .........345
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................349
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. Identification
codes are printed and shown
on the plates as indicated below,
together with the positions:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATEThis plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember
and contains the following data fig.
249:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden.
FMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
(front) axle.
HMaximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare parts number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient
(for diesel engines)
CHASSIS MARKING
They are located respectively: one
on the passenger side interior
wheel arch, A fig. 250, and the
other on the low part of the
windscreen fig. 251.
The marking includes:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.
249F1A0243
250F1A0244
251F1A0365
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DRespray and touch up colour
code.ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the
cylinder block and includes the
model and the chassis serial
number.
252F1A0369
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BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember
fig. 252 and contains the following
data:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.

ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSION.
VersionEngine code
110 MultiJet(*) F1AE3481G
115 MultiJet(*)250A1000
130 MultiJetF1AE3481D
150 MultiJetF1AE3481E
180 MultiJet PowerF1CE3481E
(*)Version for specific markets
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FVa n
GLong cab trailer
HLong cab chassis
MMinibus
PPanorama
R6/9 seater crew cab
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There is an example of a bodywork
version code below by way of
explanation with a key which is
valid for all bodywork version
codes.
Example:
250AMMFADX
250MODEL
AGVW
MENGINE
MENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
FBODYWORK
AWHEELBASE
RHVERSION
GVW
A3000 kg
B3300 kg
C3500 kg
D3500 kg HEAVY
E3995/4005/4250 kg HEAVY
F2800 kg
G3650 kg
H3510 kg HEAVY
L3510 kg
M4400 kg HEAVY
ENGINE
M130 MultiJet
N150 MultiJet
P180 MultiJet Power
R115 MultiJet
V110 MultiJet
TRANSMISSION
MManual gearbox
AAutomatic transmission
WHEELBASE
AShort wheelbase
BMedium wheelbase
CLong wheelbase
DMedium-long wheelbase
UAll wheelbases (incomplete vehicles)
BODYWORK
ACab chassis
BChassis without cab
CPlatform chassis cab
DBox truck
EPrimary school bus