fuel FIAT DUCATO 2016 3.G User Guide

What it means What to do
amberUREA INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
The warning light switches on, together with a
dedicated message on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided) if a fluid not conforming with
the nominal characteristics is inserted o if an average
consumption of UREA over 50% is detected.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
If the fault is not resolved, a further warning will be
given at the following remaining km before the vehicle
restart will be prevented:
400 km
320 km
240 km
When 200 km will remain to prevent the engine restart,
a continuous dedicated message will appear on the
dashboard (for versions/markets, where provided)
accompanied by an acoustic warning sound
amberABS FAILURE
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system
fault. In this case the braking system maintains its
efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the
ABS system. The display shows the dedicated
message.Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
amberFUEL RESERVE
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on when there are about
10-12 litres of fuel (for versions with tank capacity
90-120 l) or 10 l (for versions with tank capacity 60 l)
remaining in the tank.The warning light will blink to indicate a system fault. If
this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
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What it means What to do
amberGENERAL FAILURE WARNING
(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
running 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
problems with the restraint systems. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
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 filterGo to a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon
as possible.
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What it means What to do
amberTPMS
TPMS failure
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds and
then stays on constantly (along with a dedicated
message on the display) to indicate that the system is
temporarily deactivated or faulty.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible
Tyre pressure low
The warning light turns on to indicate that the pressure
of one or more tyres is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In
these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.In this case it is advisable to restore the correct
pressure value.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tyres as vehicle handling may be compromised.
Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
WARNING
47)Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic conditions, the weather and traffic regulations. The engine may be stopped if the DPF
light is on; however, repeated interruption of the regeneration process may result in premature deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason,
always wait until the warning light switches off before stopping the engine as described above. It is not advisable to complete DPF
regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
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WARNING
9)If, when the ignition key is turned to MAR, thewarning light does not switch on, switches on constantly or flashes when driving (on
certain versions together with the message on the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
10)During regeneration, the fan could be operated.

What it means What to do
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches or falls below
3°C the outside temperature indication flashes to warn
the driver about the possible presence of ice on the
road.
The display will show the dedicated message (only for
versions with a multifunction display).
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The symbol switches on together with a dedicated
message when the vehicle exceeds the set speed limit
(see “Multifunction Display” in section “Knowing your
vehicle”).
SCHEDULED SERVICING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on together with a dedicated
message next to the scheduled servicing warning and
stays on until the service deadline is reached. It
switches off after the service has been carried out at a
Fiat Dealership or once 1000 km have been covered
from the service deadline.
FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA SWITCH TRIPPED
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display)
This symbol on the display switches on when the fuel
cut-off device inertia switch has tripped.For the fuel cut-off inertia switch reactivation
procedure, refer to the "Electrical power supply and
fuel cut-off switch" section in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the
fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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What it means What to do
“COMFORT-MATIC"
GEARBOXFor versions equipped with the "Comfort-matic"
gearbox, the following messages can be displayed:
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES
MANUAL MODE UNAVAILABLE
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT AVAILABLE
CLUTCH OVERHEATING
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL -DELAYED START-UP
GEAR NOT AVAILABLE
MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED
PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REPEAT THE
OPERATION
PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N (neutral)If the message continues to be shown in the
multifunctional display, contact a Fiat Dealership.
NATURAL POWER SYSTEM FAILURE
(for Natural Power versions only)
The symbol on the display turns on together with a
dedicated message and the four methane levels turn
off.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible
WARNING
48)When the urea tank is empty and the vehicle is stopped it is no longer possible to restart it until the urea tank is topped up with at least 3
litres of Urea.
WARNING
11)The presence of water in the fuel supply circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If thesymbol appears (on some versions together with the dedicated message on the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to
have the system bled. If the warning appears immediately after refuelling, water may have entered the tank: turn the engine off immediately
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
66)The Traction Plus system acts
effectively only on road surfaces that are
not homogeneous and/or differentiated
between the two drive wheels.
67)Until the setting off manoeuvre is
terminated, fully depress the accelerator
pedal in order to transfer all the drive
torque to the wheel with the best grip.
TPMS (Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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DESCRIPTION
The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns the driver of low tyre
pressure on the basis of the cold
inflation pressure prescribed for the
vehicle.
Changes in outside temperature may
cause tyre pressure to vary. This means
that a decrease in the outside
temperature corresponds to a decrease
in the tyre pressure.
Tyre pressure must always be adjusted
according to the cold inflation pressure.
Cold tyre inflation pressure is the tyre
pressure after letting the vehicle stand
for at least three hours or a travel
shorter than 1.6 km after an interval of
three hours.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation
pressure value printed on the side of
the tyre.
The tyre pressure also increases while
driving the vehicle: this is a normal
condition and does not require any
adjustment of the pressure.The TPMS continues to advise the
driver of the low tyre pressure condition
until this is corrected; the warning
continues until the pressure
corresponds or exceeds the pressure
prescribed for the cold tyres. When the
low tyre pressure check warning light
turns on continuously, the inflation
pressure must be adjusted until it
reaches the pressure prescribed for
cold tyres. After the automatic update
of the system, the tyre pressure control
warning light switches off. You may
need to drive the vehicle for about 20
minutes at a speed higher than 20
km/h to allow the TPMS to receive this
information.
NOTE
The TPMS does not replace the
normal tyre maintenance service and
does not indicate any fault in a tyre.
Therefore, the TPMS should not be
used as pressure switch while adjusting
the tyre inflation pressure.
Driving with insufficient tyre pressure
causes their overheating and can
result in tyre failure. The low inflation
pressure reduces fuel efficiency and
tyre tread life and may also affect
handling and braking performance of
the vehicle.
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WARNING
68)The TPMS is optimised for the original
tyres and wheels provided. TPMS
pressures and alerts have been defined
according to the size of the tyres mounted
on the vehicle. Using equipment with
different size, type or kind may cause
irregular system operation or sensor
damage. Non-original spare wheels can
damage the sensor. Do not use tyre
sealant or balancing weights if the vehicle
is equipped with TPMS as these may
damage the sensors.
69)If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the pressure on all
four tyres.
70)The TPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not even to be
considered a replacing system for
maintenance or a safety system.
71)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even
though it is higher than the prescribed
value, but repeat the check when tyres are
cold.
72)The TPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (for example when a tyre
bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.73)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
74)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect your ability to drive the
vehicle safely.
75)Always refit the valve stem cap after
inspecting or adjusting tyre pressure. This
prevents dampness or dirt from entering
the valve stem and thus the pressure
control sensor from being damaged.
76)The tyre repair kit (Fix&Go) provided
with the vehicle (for versions/markets,
where provided) is compatible with the
TPMS sensors; using sealants not
equivalent with that in the original kit may
adversely affect its operation. If sealants
not equivalent with the original one are
used, it is recommended to have the
TPMS sensors checked by a qualified
repair centre.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE .................115
WHEN PARKED ..............................116
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ..............117
COMFORT-MATIC GEARBOX .........117
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................119
CRUISE CONTROL (CONSTANT
SPEED REGULATOR) .....................119
SPEED BLOCK ...............................121
PARKING SENSORS.......................122
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW®
REAR BACK UP CAMERA) .............123
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION .......124
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........125
ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADBLUE (UREA)..............................130
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) .........131
LOADING ADVICE...........................133
SAVING FUEL .................................134
TOWING TRAILERS ........................135
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY .....................................141
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The vehicle is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails to
start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Know your
vehicle”.
Before starting the vehicle, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belts correctly. Never press the
accelerator pedal for starting the
engine.
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14) 15)
PROCEDURE FOR
VERSIONS WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake;
put the gear lever into neutral;
turn the ignition key to theMAR
position: the warning lights
and
on the instrument panel will turn on;
wait for the warning lightsand
to turn off, which will happen faster
the warmer the engine is;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to the AVV
position as soon as the warning light
turns off. Waiting too long will waste
the heating work carried out by the
plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
PROCEDURE FOR
VERSIONS WITH
COMFORT MATIC
TRANSMISSION
The system allows the engine to be
started both with a gear engaged and
with the gearbox in neutral (N);
however, the brake pedal must be
pressed first with a gear engaged.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
16)
PROCEDURE FOR
NATURAL POWER
VERSIONS
(For versions/markets, where provided)
The various engine cranking methods
are described below:
METHANE tank not on reserve –
petrol tank not empty:
the engine is always started in methane
mode;
METHANE tank empty – petrol tank
not empty:the engine is forced to start on petrol
and it will not switch to methane until
the methane tank has been filled. At the
same time, the reserve warning light
will turn on and the "REFUELLING
REQUIRED" message will be shown on
the instrument panel display;
METHANE tank not on reserve –
petrol tank empty:
the engine is always started in methane
mode.
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WARNING
115)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
14)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessive intense braking,
etc.) during the initial period of use.
15)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
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16)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the
transmission is automatically placed in
neutral will be signalled by a buzzer.
17)If the warning light
flashes for 60
seconds after starting or during an
extended towing period, this indicates a
problem in the glow plug pre­heating
system. Use the vehicle normally if the
engine starts, but contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
18)Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, so you need to
apply much more force than usual to
the brake pedal and steering wheel.
19)Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This
could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
20)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
21)In some cases, when the engine
switches off, the fan could activate for max.
120 seconds.
WHEN PARKED
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22)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill
or reverse if it is facing downhill) and
leave the wheels steered;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission (Comfort matic), wait
for the letterPto appear on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the vehicle
with the gearbox in neutral (or, on
versions equipped with automatic
(Comfort matic) transmission, before
putting the shift lever in thePposition).HANDBRAKE
Handbrake engagement:The
handbrake lever is located to the left of
the driver's seat. Pull the lever upwards
to engage the handbrake and ensure
that the vehicle does not move.
Handbrake disengagement:slightly
raise the lever, hold the button A
pressed and check that the
warning light switches off on the
instrument panel.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the vehicle
from moving accidentally.
WARNING
116)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
WARNING
22)If the vehicle is equipped with
self-levelling air suspension, always check
that there is sufficient space above the roof
and around the vehicle when parking.
Indeed, the vehicle could raise (or lower)
automatically depending on load or
temperature changes.
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