brake fluid FIAT DUCATO 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

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 ...............................114
DISPLAY ........................................120
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................129
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ....................................132
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 132
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 133
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 133
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 134
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 135
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 135
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 136
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 136
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE ............... 137
- POWER STEERING FAILURE ........... 137
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE ............................................. 137
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 139
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 140
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 140
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE ................... 141
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 141
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 142
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 142
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 142
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 144
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 145
-DRIVING ADVISOR ........................... 146
- TPMS ............................................... 147
- DIPPED HEADLIGHTS ..................... 148- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 148
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 148
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 149
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 149
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 149
-SPEED LIMITER ................................ 149
- AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 150
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 150
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ................ 151
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE .................... 151
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT ... 152
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................. 152
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 152
-SCHEDULED SERVICING ................. 152
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 153
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE ............................................. 153
-LIMITED RANGE ............................... 153
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 154
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 154
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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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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre
repair kit is effective at external
temperatures of between -20 °C
and +50 °C.
The sealant has an expiry date.
156) 157)
2)
INFLATION
PROCEDURE
158) 159) 160) 161) 162)
❒Pull the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre
valve cap, take out the filler hose A
fig. 196 and tighten the ring nut B on
the tyre valve;
❒insert the plug E fig. 198 in the
nearest 12 V power socket and start
the engine. Turn the selector D fig.
197 anticlockwise to the repair
position. Activate the kit by pressing
the on/off switch. Inflate the tyre to
the pressure specified in the "Inflation
pressure" paragraph, in the
"Technical Data" chapter;
For a more accurate reading, it is
advisable to check the pressure
reading on the pressure gauge
F fig. 197 with the compressor off
and without moving the centre
selector from the repair position;
❒if after 10 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 3 bar, release the
transparent filler pipe from the valve
and take out the 12 V plug, then
move the vehicle forwards by about
10 metres in order to distribute
the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly,
then repeat the inflation operation;
❒if after this operation you still cannot
reach at least 3 bar after 10 minutes,
do not resume driving because the
tyre is too damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee
suitable sealing. Contact a Fiat
Dealership;
❒if the tyre reaches the pressure
specified in “Inflation pressure”
paragraph in the "Technical Data"
section, start driving immediately;
196F1A0182
197F1A0183
198F1A0335
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years246810
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator (for versions/markets where provided)●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years246810
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)(110(°)130-150 MultiJet versions)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (**)( 115 MultiJet versions(°))
Replace air cleaner cartridge (***)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (°°) (#)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)●●●●●
Replace pollen filter (or every 2 years)●●●●●
(*) Advised maximum mileage 192,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town
use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(°)Version for specific markets
(**) Advised maximum mileage 144,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town
use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(***) If the vehicle is equipped with a specific air cleaner for dusty areas: -every 20,000 km check and wash cleaner; every 40,000 km replace cleaner.
(°°) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or message (if
present) on the instrument panel (see “Warning lights and messages” paragraph) and must never exceed 2 years.
(#) If the vehicle is driven mainly in towns, change engine oil and oil filter every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒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.
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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CHECKING LEVELS.
115 MultiJet versions
A. Engine oil filler plug – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant – D. Screen washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Power steering fluid
47)
180) 181)
239F1A0370
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110 - 130 - 150 MultiJet versions
A. Engine oil filler plug – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant – D. Screen washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Power steering fluid
47)
180) 181)
240F1A0371
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180 MultiJet Power versions
A. Engine oil filler plug – B. Engine oil dipstick – C. Engine coolant – D. Screen washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Power steering fluid
47)
180) 181)
241F1A0372
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BRAKE FLUID
186) 187)
50)
Undo the cap E fig. 239 - fig. 240 -
fig. 241 and check that the liquid
contained in the reservoir is at
the maximum level.
The fluid level in the reservoir must
not exceed the MAX mark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the
"Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical Specifications").
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of the
reservoir and the surrounding
surface.
Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the plug is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh
equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture. For this reason, if the
vehicle is mainly used in areas with
a high degree of atmospheric
humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan”.
IMPORTANT
47) When topping up, take care not
to mix up the various types of
fluids: they are not compatible
with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
48) The used engine oil and the filter
that has been replaced contain
substances that are harmful to
the environment. To change the
oil and filters, we advise you to
contact a Fiat Dealership.49) PARAFLU
UPantifreeze is used in
the engine cooling system. Use
fluid of the same type as that
contained in the cooling system
for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. If this happens, do
not start the engine and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
50) Avoid allowing brake fluid, which
is extremely corrosive, to come
into contact with painted areas.
Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
51) Do not press the power steering
end of travel lock for longer than 8
consecutive seconds with the
engine running because it will
cause noise and risk damaging
the system.
WARNING
180) Never smoke when performing
operations in the engine
compartment. Flammable gases
and fumes may be present and
risk igniting.
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