towing FIAT DUCATO 2015 3.G User Guide

SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential for
ensuring long vehicle life under the best
conditions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of
checks and maintenance operations
every 48,000 km depending on the
engine version.
The scheduled maintenance does not,
however, cover all the needs of the
vehicle: also during the initial period,
before the 48,000 km service and
between one service and the next,
ordinary care such as systematic fluid
level checks with top ups and tyre
pressure checks, etc. remain
necessary.IMPORTANT The Scheduled Servicing
services are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing can be carried
out by any Fiat Dealership, at
pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may only be carried out with the
express agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to inform a
Fiat Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
If your vehicle is used frequently for
towing, the interval between service
coupons must be reduced.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒control and recovery of additive level
for AdBlue Diesel emissions (UREA)
(for versions/markets, where
provided);
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒Restore additive level for AdBlue
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for versions
/ markets where applicable), at the
ignition of the lamp or the message
on the instrument panel;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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Parking sensors ............................. 100
Performance .................................. 284
Pollen filter ..................................... 250
Power socket ................................. 67
Power steering fluid........................ 247
Power supply ................................. 267
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 360
Pretensioners ................................. 161
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 199
Protecting the environment ............ 113
Radio ............................................ 106
Rain sensor .................................... 53
Rear camera .................................. 96
Rear door with two wings............... 74
Rear fog lights ................................ 60
Rear footboard ............................... 75
Rear partition ................................. 65
Rear roof light (changing a bulb) ..... 221
Rear view mirrors ........................... 25
Refrigerated compartment ............. 63
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 109
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 216
Replacing a wheel .......................... 203
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades .......................................... 256
Rev counter ................................... 120
Revolving seat with seat belts ........ 18
Rim Protector................................. 271
Rims and tyres ............................... 270Roof lights...................................... 58
Roof rack ....................................... 79
Rubber hoses ................................ 255
Saving fuel .................................... 188
SBR system ................................... 161
Seat base plastic covers ................ 20
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 160
Seats (Combi versions)................... 21
Seats ............................................. 16
Seats (Panorama version)............... 20
Seats with adjustable armrests....... 17
Seat with revolving base................. 18
Setup for Isofix child restraint
system ......................................... 168
Shelf above cab ............................. 67
Side bags....................................... 179
Side lights ......................... 48-217-221
Ski rack.......................................... 79
Sliding door.................................... 73
Sliding side window ....................... 73
Snow chains .................................. 198
Snow tyres ..................................... 198
Spare wheel ................................... 270
Speed block................................... 69
Speed Limiter................................. 56
Speedometer ................................. 120
Spray nozzles................................. 256
Sprung seat ................................... 17Starting the engine ................. 184-202
Start&Stop system ......................... 102
Steering ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 25
Stopping the engine ....................... 184
Sun visors ...................................... 66
Supplies ......................................... 327
Suspension .................................... 268
Symbols......................................... 11
Tablet Holder ................................ 67
Tachograph .................................... 68
third brake lights ............................ 220
Towing the vehicle .......................... 233
Towing trailers ................................ 190
TPMS............................................. 87
Traction Plus system ...................... 86
Transmission .................................. 268
Tray under the seat ........................ 19
Trip Computer ................................ 131
Tyres .............................................. 270
Upper storage compartment......... 63
Usage conditions ........................... 189
VIN plate ....................................... 262
Warming up the engine just
after it has started ........................ 184
Warning lights and messages......... 134
Weights.......................................... 286
Wheel geometry ............................. 270