light FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE REMOVABLE
BALL HEAD TOW BAR
36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41)
Before setting off, check the correct
locking of the removable ball head tow
bar, as follows:
❒The green mark of the flywheel must
coincide with the green mark on the
tow bar.
❒The flywheel is in the stop position on
the tow bar (without slot).
❒Locked lock and key removed. The
flywheel cannot be removed.
❒Ball head bar firmly secured to the
housing pipe. Check by shaking
with a hand.
The fitting procedure must be repeated
if any of the 4 checked requirements
is not met.
If even only one of the requirements is
not met the tow hook must not be
used, as in this case there is risk of
accidents. Contact the joint
manufacturer.The ball head tow bar can be fitted and
removed manually, without needing
any tool.
Never use working tools or means, as
the mechanism could be damaged.
Never unlock in the case of trailer
attached to the vehicle or fitted rack.
When driving without trailer or rack the
ball head tow bar must be removed
and the closing plug must always
be inserted in the housing pipe. This
applies particularly if the visibility of the
number plate characters or of the
lighting system is reduced.Removable ball head
tow barfig. 174 - fig. 175 - fig. 176
1. Housing pipe - 2. Ball head tow bar
- 3. Locking balls - 4. Release lever -
5. Flywheel - 6. Cap - 7. Key - 8. Red
mark (flywheel) - 9. Green mark
(flywheel) - 10. Green mark (tow bar) -
11. Symbol (control release) - 12.
Closing plug - 13. Coupling pin - 14.
No slot between 2 and 5 - 15. Slot
of approx. 5 mm
174
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175 - Locked position, driving
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183

SNOW CHAINSThe use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country.
Snow chains can be fitted to the tyres
of the front wheels (drive wheels) only.
Use of Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains
is recommended. Check the tension
of the snow chains after the first few
metres have been driven.
42)
IMPORTANT With snow chains, use the
accelerator with extreme care to
prevent, or to limit as much as possible,
slipping of the drive wheels that could
cause chain breakage, resulting in
damage to the car body or mechanical
components.
IMPORTANT For versions fitted with
225/75 R16 tyre, use snow chains with
max. thickness 16 mm.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
moving off gives you better traction.
IMPORTANT
42) Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted; do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes,
steps and pavements and avoid
driving for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to
prevent damaging the vehicle and
the roadbed.
PROLONGED
VEHICLE INACTIVITYIf the vehicle needs to be off the road
for longer than one month, the following
precautions must be taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and,
if possible, well-ventilated place;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal; 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;
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
187

STARTING THE
ENGINEGo to a Fiat Dealership immediately if
warning light
stays on constantly on
the instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one.
It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to check/replace the battery.
136)
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
❒raise the flap A fig. 177 to gain
access to the positive battery
terminal.❒connect the positive terminals (sign +
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒use a second cable to connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to the earth point as shown in
fig. 178;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started,
remove the cables reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming into
contact.177
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178
F1A0352
190
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
WARNING
136) This procedure must be
performed by qualified personnel
as incorrect actions may cause
high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
REPLACING A
WHEELGENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel replacement and correct use of
the jack and spare wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided) call
for some precautions, which are listed
below.
137) 138) 139) 140) 141)
Please note that:
❒the jack weight is 4.5 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired: in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
142)
To change a wheel,
proceed as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground should be flat
if possible, and sufficiently firm;
❒stop the engine and pull the
handbrake;
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒put on the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law in certain
countries) before getting out of the
vehicle;
❒indicate that the vehicle has broken
down using the devices required by
the law in the current country (e.g.
warning triangle, hazard lights, etc.);
❒take the extension arm and the
wrench from the tool box/bag under
the passenger seat (see
“Compartment under front passenger
seat” in the “Know your vehicle”
section);
❒for versions with alloy rims, remove
the press-fitted hub cap;
❒loosen the bolts on the wheel to be
replaced by one turn;
❒turn the ring nut to partly extend the
jack;
179
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191

For vehicles with alloy rims, proceed as
follows:
❒take the kit from the tool bag, located
in the glove compartment;
❒fit the bell A in the suitable plate B fig.
189 and fix it tightening the knob C
fig. 190;❒lay the bracket on the alloy rim and
tighten the special screws on the
nuts of the bracket fig. 191;
❒introduce the supplied wrench C fig.
183 with the suitable extension B fig.
182 on the screw A fig. 182 of the
spare wheel housing manoeuvring
device and turn clockwise to lift
the spare wheel back up until it is
fully supported in its housing under
the platform, checking that the
attachment reference D fig. 183
appears in the window on the device;
❒Check the correct position of the
replaced wheel under the platform
(the lifting system is equipped with a
clutch to limit the end of the stroke).
Incorrect positioning may jeopardise
safety;
❒place the removal wrench back in the
tool bag / compartment;❒place the tool box / compartment in
its housing under the passenger
seat.
147)
WARNING
137) Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your
vehicle is stationary according to
the regulations in force.
Passengers should get out of the
vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel
to be changed away from the
traffic. Apply the handbrake.
188
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189
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190
F1A0384
191
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194
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CHANGING A BULBGENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
44)158) 159)
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph "Replacing fuses" in this
chapter.
❒before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
❒always check the headlight beam
direction after changing a bulb;
IMPORTANT A slight misting may
appear on the internal surface of the
headlight: this does not indicate a fault
and is caused by low temperature
and the degree of humidity in the air.
Misting will rapidly disappear when the
headlights are switched on. The
presence of drops inside the headlights
indicates infiltration of water. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
44) Halogen bulbs must be handled
by holding the metallic part only.
Touching the transparent part
of the bulb with your fingers may
reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the
lifespan of the bulb. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the
bulb with a cloth moistened with
alcohol and let the bulb dry.
WARNING
158) Modifications or repairs to the
electric system that are not
carried out properly or do not take
the system technical
specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the
risk of fire.
159) Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas; in the case of
breakage they may burst.
201

BulbsBulbs Type Power Figure ref.Main beam headlights H7 55 W D
Dipped beam headlights H7 55 W D
Front side lights/day lights W21/5W - LED (#) - -
Fog lights(*) H11 55 W -
Front direction indicators WY21W 21 W B
Side direction indicatorsW16WF(**) / WY5W
(***)16W (**) / 5W (***) A
Rear direction indicators PY2IW 21 W B
Side lights W5W 5 W A
Rear side lights P21/5 W 21/5W B
Rear side lights/Brake lights P21W 21 W B
3rd brake light W5W 5 W B
Reverse W16W 16 W B
Rear fog light W16W 16 W B(#) where provided, instead of bulb W21/5W
(*)for versions/markets, where provided
(**)XL and recreational versions
(***)all other versions
203

Bulbs Type Power Figure ref.Number plate light C5W 5 W A
Front roof light (movable lens) 12V10W 10 W C
Rear roof light 12V10W 10 W C
204
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REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULBFor the type of bulb and power rating,
see “Replacing a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain the side
lights and DRLs (where the LED
solution is not provided), dipped beam,
main beam and direction indicator
bulbs.
Bulbs must be replaced with the
headlight removed and placed on a
work surface.To remove the headlight, operate as
follows:
❒open the bonnet following the
procedure in the "Bonnet/Luggage
Compartment" paragraph in the
"Knowing your car" chapter;
❒disconnect the electrical connector A
fig. 200 from the headlight;
❒undo the screws B fig. 201 fixing the
headlight to the body, release the
headlight from its housing, in the
lower part, as shown in fig. 201 and
remove the headlight placing it on
a work surface;
❒follow the steps described below for
replacing the bulbs;
❒after the replacement fit the
headlight, fastening it with the fixing
screws B fig. 201;
❒connect the electrical connector A
fig. 200 to the headlight.The bulbs are arranged inside the light
cluster as follows fig. 202:
A Direction indicators
B Dipped beam headlights
C Main beam headlights
D Side lights/daytime running lights
E Side lights/DRLs with LEDs (as an
alternative to D)
200
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201
F1A0338
202
F1A0313
205

To replace a bulb of the main beam
headlights, remove rubber cap C fig.
203.
To replace a bulb of the dipped beam
headlights, remove rubber cap B fig.
203.
To replace the bulb of the direction
indicators and side lights/DRLs (when
not provided with LEDs) remove rubber
cap A fig. 203.
After replacement, refit the rubber caps
correctly, ensuring that they are locked
in place.SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (LEDs)
These are LEDs. For replacement,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cover
A fig. 203;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 204
anticlockwise;
❒extract the bulb by pulling and
replace it;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it slightly
and turning it anticlockwise (bayonet
mount);
❒refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and making sure that it
locks correctly
❒refit the protective rubber cover A fig.
203.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cover C
fig. 203;
❒release the bulb holder A fig. 205
from the side clips B and remove it;❒disconnect the electrical connector;
❒fit the new bulb, ensuring that the
outline of the metal part coincides
with the grooves on the curve of the
headlight, pressing to engage it
with the side clips;
❒reconnect the electrical connector;
❒refit the protective rubber cover C fig.
203.203
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204
F1A0386
205
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