brake FIAT DUCATO 2015 3.G User Guide

After reaching the desired speed,
release the accelerator and brake
pedals completely (the LED on the
button flashes). If you want to
increase/decrease the speed, press the
accelerator/brake pedals again.
IMPORTANT Do not use the device
with the gearbox in neutral position.
IMPORTANT It is important to engage a
gear suitable for the set speed, to
prevent the engine from stalling.
When this function is active the brake
lights turn on automatically.
While the HDC system is operating it is
also possible to take control of the
vehicle again by pressing the brake and
accelerator pedals.
If the function is not made available
when the button is pressed, this could
be due to brake overheating. In this
case, wait a few minutes before using
the function again.
IMPORTANT The system is available for
speeds below 25 km/h.IMPORTANT Above 25 km/h the HDC
system deactivates but is still ready
to operate (the LED on the button
remains on) when the speed is again
below 25 km/h. If the speed exceeds
50 km/h, the HDC system deactivates
completely (the LED on the button
switches off) and the function does not
operate autonomously on the brakes
anymore. To reactivate it, press the
dedicated button again when the speed
is again below 25 km/h.
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WARNING
58) The ESC system can’t overrule
the natural laws of physics, and
can’t increase the grip available
according to the condition of
the road.
59) The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.60) The capability of the ESC system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
61) The performance of the ESC and
ASR systems must not encourage
the driver to take unnecessary
risks. Driving style must always be
adapted to road conditions,
visibility and traffic. The driver is,
in any case, responsible for safe
driving.
62) For the ESC and ASR systems to
function correctly, all four tyres
must be the same brand and type,
must be in excellent condition
and, above all, must be of the
prescribed type and size.
63) The HBA system cannot increase
tyre grip on the road over the
limits imposed by laws of physics:
always drive carefully according
to the conditions of the road
surface.
64) The HBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on bends,
travelling on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
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65) The HBA system is an aid for the
driver, who must always pay full
attention while driving. The
responsibility always rests with
the driver. The features of the
HBA system must never be tested
in imprudent or dangerous ways,
with the possibility of putting
the safety of the driver, occupants
or other road users at risk.
66) The performance of a vehicle
with ERM must never be tested
in imprudent or dangerous ways,
with the possibility of putting
the safety of the driver or other
people at risk.
IMPORTANT
8) Prolonged use of the system may
overheat the braking system. If
the brakes overheat, the HDC
system, when active, will be
gradually deactivated after
suitably informing the driver (the
LED on the button turns off): it
can be reactivated only when the
brakes have cooled sufficiently.
The distance that can be covered
depends on the temperature of
the brakes and therefore on the
gradient, load and speed of the
vehicle.
TRACTION PLUS
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Traction Plus is a driving aid, useful
for setting off in poor grip conditions on
non-homogeneous road surfaces
(snow/asphalt, ice/asphalt, mud/
asphalt, etc.), which allows the drive
force to be distributed adequately
on the engine axle when one of the two
drive wheels slips.
Traction Plus acts by braking the wheel
with poor grip (or slipping more than
the others), thereby transferring the
drive force to that which has greater
grip on the ground.
This function can be activated manually
by pressing button A on the dashboard
fig. 127 and operates under 50 km/h.
When this speed is exceeded, it is
automatically deactivated (the LED on
the button is still on) and it is
reactivated again when the speed falls
below 30 km/h.
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REAR CAMERA
(PARKVIEW® REAR
BACK UP CAMERA)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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81)
The car may be equipped with a
ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera,
which allows the driver to see the
surrounding area behind the vehicle on
the display when reverse is engaged
or the tailgate is opened fig. 129.
The image is displayed together with a
warning message: after about 5
seconds the message disappears.
When reverse is disengaged, the image
is still displayed for approx. 10
seconds, then it disappears and the
previously active screen is displayed
again. When reverse is released, an "X"
will be displayed to disable the images
earlier.
NoteThe displayed image is slightly
distorted in order to have a wide-angle
view.
The camera is installed in a plastic
support on the rear crossmember of
the roof, which also includes the third
brake light fig. 130.SYMBOLS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
DISPLAY
When displayed, the static line grid
illustrates the width of the car.
The grid shows separate areas,
permitting the distance from the rear of
the car to be detected.
The table below shows the
approximate distances for each area:
Area
(reference fig.
129
)
Distance from the
rear of the car
Red (A) 0 - 30 cm
Yellow (B) 30 cm-1m
Green (C) 1 m or more
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
IMPORTANT In some circumstances,
such as with ice, snow or mud on
the surface of the camera, its sensitivity
may be reduced.
IMPORTANT If the rear doors need to
be re-painted after the repairs, make
sure the paint does not get in contact
with the plastic support of the camera.
IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range.
WARNING
81) The responsibility for parking
and other manoeuvres is always
and in any case charged to the
driver. While carrying out these
manoeuvres, always make sure
that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the
area concerned. The camera is an
aid for the driver, but the driver
must never allow his/her attention
to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
Always keep a slow speed, so as
to promptly brake in the case
of obstacles.
IMPORTANT
9) It is vital, for correct operation,
that the camera is always kept
clean and free from mud, dirt,
snow or ice. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the camera
while cleaning it. Avoid using dry,
rough or hard cloths. The camera
must be washed using clean
water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing
stations which use steam or
high-pressure jets, clean the
camera quickly, keeping the
nozzle more than 10 cm away
from the sensors. Do not apply
stickers to the camera.
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OPERATION WITH
TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is
automatically deactivated when the
electric cable plug of the trailer is
inserted into the vehicle tow hook
socket.
The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.
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86)
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the
tow hook fitted without towing a trailer,
it is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership for the relevant system
update operations because the tow
hook could be detected as an obstacle
by the central sensors.
When using special washing equipment
such as high pressure jets or steam
cleaning, clean the sensors very quickly
keeping the jet more than 10 cm away.IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
❒Do not apply stickers to the sensors.
❒When parking, take the utmost
care over obstacles that may be
above or under the sensor.
❒Objects close to the vehicle, in
certain circumstances are not
detected and could therefore cause
damage to the vehicle or be
damaged.
The following conditions may influence
the performance of the parking
assistance system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint.
❒The sensor may detect a non-
existent obstacle (echo noise) due to
mechanical noises, for example
when washing the vehicle, in case of
rain, strong wind, hail.
❒The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle.❒The performance of the parking
assistance system may also be
affected by the position of the
sensors. For example by a change in
the ride setting (caused by the wear
of the shock absorbers, suspension),
changing the tyres, overloading the
vehicle and carrying out specific
tuning operations that require the
vehicle to be lowered.
❒Detection of obstacles in the upper
part of the vehicle (particularly in the
case of vans or chassis cabs) may
not be guaranteed because the
system detects obstacles that could
strike the lower part of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT
17) The sensor must be clean of
mud, dirt, snow or ice in order for
the system to operate correctly.
Be careful not to scratch or
damage the sensors while
cleaning them. Avoid using dry,
rough or hard cloths. The sensors
must be washed using clean
water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary.
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ENGINE STOPPING
FAILURE CONDITIONS
18)
With the device activated, for reasons
of comfort, limiting emissions and
safety, the engine does not stop in
certain conditions, including:
❒engine still cold;
❒particularly cold external
temperatures, if the corresponding
indication is provided;
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒particulate filter regeneration in
progress (diesel engines only);
❒driver's door not shut;
❒driver's seat belt not fastened;
❒reverse gear engaged (for example,
for parking manoeuvres);❒automatic climate control, if a
suitable thermal comfort level has not
yet been reached or MAX-DEF
function activation;
❒during the first period of use, to
initialise the system;
❒if the Hill Descent Control system is
active.
RESTARTING
CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful
emissions and safety purposes, the
power unit can restart automatically
without any action by the driver if
certain conditions are met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒reduced braking system vacuum
(e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed
repeatedly);
❒vehicle in motion (e.g. when driving
on roads with a gradient);
❒stopping the engine through the
Start&Stop system for more than
about three minutes.
❒automatic climate control system for
adjusting the thermal comfort level or
to enable MAX-DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine can
be automatically restarted only by
fully depressing the clutch pedal.NoteIf the engine stops and this is not
desired, due for example to the clutch
pedal being released sharply with a
gear engaged, if the Start&Stop system
is active, the engine can be restarted
by fully depressing the clutch pedal
or by placing the gear lever in neutral.
NoteIf the clutch is not pressed, when
approx. three minutes have elapsed
since the engine was stopped, the
engine can only be restarted using the
key.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through
the Start&Stop system, if the driver
unfastens his/her seat belt and opens
the driver's door or the passenger door,
the engine can be restarted only by
using the key. The driver is notified of
this condition by a buzzer, through the
warning light flashing in the
instrument panel and, where provided,
by a message in the display.
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Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for
damage caused by the installation
of accessories either not supplied or
recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A.
and/or not installed in compliance with
the instructions provided.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle
mobile phones, CB radios, amateur
radio etc.) cannot be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted
externally.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices
inside the passenger compartment
(without an external aerial) may cause
the electrical systems to malfunction.
This could compromise the safety
of the car in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for passengers' health.
In addition, transmission and reception
of these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As far as the use of EC-approved
mobile phones is concerned (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage
instructions provided by the mobile
phone manufacturer.PROVISION FOR FITTING
TELEPASS ON
REFLECTIVE
WINDSCREEN
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the vehicle is equipped with a
reflective windscreen, install the
Telepass in the appropriate area shown
in fig. 139 - fig. 140.
WARNING
91) Take care when fitting additional
spoilers, alloy wheels or non-
standard wheel hubs: they could
reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency
during sharp, repeated braking or
on long descents. Make sure
that nothing obstructs the pedal
stroke (mats, etc.)
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ...............................116
DISPLAY ........................................122
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................131
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ....................................134
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 134
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 135
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 135
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 136
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 137
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 137
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 138
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 138
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE ............... 139
- POWER STEERING FAILURE ........... 139
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE ............................................. 139
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 141
-UREA INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
............................................................ 142
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 142
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 143
-GLOW PLUG PREHEATING / GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............ 143
-INDICATION OF DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL (UREA) ........... 144
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 144
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 144
- GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ..... 145
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 146
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 147-DRIVING ADVISOR ........................... 147
- TPMS ............................................... 148
- DIPPED HEADLIGHTS ..................... 149
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 149
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 149
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 150
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 150
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 150
-SPEED LIMITER ................................ 150
- AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 151
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 151
-"UP" FUNCTION ............................... 151
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ................ 152
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE .................... 152
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT ... 153
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................. 153
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 153
-SCHEDULED SERVICING ................. 153
-FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA
SWITCH TRIPPED .............................. 154
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............ 154
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 154
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE ............................................. 154
-LIMITED RANGE ............................... 154
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 155
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 155
-INDICATION OF DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL (UREA) ........... 156
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel
versions) ............................................. 156
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning light switches on together with (where the instrument panel permits) a specific message and/or acoustic signal.
These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures. Serious faults
are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light switches on when the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light turns on when travelling (on
certain versions together with the message on the
display) stop the vehicle immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the
handbrake is engaged.Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
(Versions with multifunction display)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances:
❒If the fuel inertia cut-off switch is activated
❒Light failure (rear fog lamps, direction
indicators, brake lights, number plate lights,
side lights, daytime lights, main beam
automatism, trailer direction indicators, trailer
side lights)The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
❒Airbag warning light failure (generic failure
warning light flashing)In this case, the warning light may not indicate
any faults with the restraint systems. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately
to have the system checked.
❒Rain sensor failure
❒Diesel filter sensor failure
❒Trailer connection failure
❒Audio system failure
❒Engine oil pressure sensor failure
❒Parking sensor failure
❒Water in diesel fuel filterContact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to
have the fault fixed.
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