headlights FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2014 Owner handbook (in English)
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14) Always use genuine spare parts
when replacing the bulbs of the
headlights. Other bulbs may
reduce the system performance.
15) Clean the windscreen from
foreign matters such as bird
droppings, insects, snow or ice.
EOBD SYSTEMThe EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis
of emission-related components on
the vehicle to be made.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on
the
warning light in the instrument
panel (together with relevant message
in the multifunction display, for
versions/markets where provided) when
these components are no longer in
peak condition (see “Warning lights and
messages” paragraph).
The aim of the system is to:
❒monitor system efficiency;
❒indicate an increase in emissions due
to vehicle malfunction;
❒indicate the need to replace
components which have
deteriorated.
The system also has a connector that
can be interfaced with appropriate
equipment, which makes it possible to
read the error codes stored in the
control unit together with a series of
specific parameters for engine
operation and diagnosis. This check
can also be carried out by traffic control
authorities.IMPORTANT After eliminating the
failure, to check the system completely,
Fiat Dealerships run a bench test and,
if necessary, road tests which may
also call for a long journey.
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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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 ...............................104
DISPLAY ........................................109
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................118
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ....................................121
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 121
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 122
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 122
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 123
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 124
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 124
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 125
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 125
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE ............... 126
- POWER STEERING FAILURE ........... 126
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE ............................................. 126
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 128
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 129
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 129
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE ................... 130
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 130
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 131
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 131
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 131
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 133
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 134
-DRIVING ADVISOR ........................... 135
- TPMS ............................................... 136
- DIPPED HEADLIGHTS ..................... 137- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 137
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 137
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 138
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 138
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 138
-SPEED LIMITER ................................ 138
- AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 139
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 139
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ................ 140
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE .................... 140
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT ... 141
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................. 141
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 141
-SCHEDULED SERVICING ................. 141
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 142
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE ............................................. 142
-LIMITED RANGE ............................... 142
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 143
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 143
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NoteWhen one of the front doors is
opened, the display is activated,
showing the time and mileage for a few
seconds.
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY "STANDARD"
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 148 can
display the following information:ATimeBDate or trip distance display in
kilometres (or miles)COdometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)DHeadlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on)EOutside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication on the
instrument panel.
Through the GSI, the driver is notified
that changing gear will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
SHIFT) is
shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher
gear, while the SHIFT DOWN (
SHIFT)
icon advises the driver to engage a
lower gear.
IMPORTANT The indication in the
display remains on until the driver shifts
gear or the driving conditions go back
to a situation where gearshifting is
not required to improve consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll up through the
screen and the related options
or to increase the displayed
value.
MODEPress briefly to access the menu and/or
go to next screen or to confirm the
required menu option.Hold down to go back to the standard
screen.
To scroll down through the
screen and the related options
or to decrease the displayed
value.
NoteThe
and
buttons
activate different functions according to
the following situations:
Adjusting the vehicle
interior lighting
- with the side lights on and standard
screen active, it is possible to adjust the
brightness inside the vehicle.
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F1A1041
MODE
149
F1A0304
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Setup menu
- within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up and down;
- during setting operations they allow
an increase or decrease.
SETUP MENU
Setup menu functions
The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a circular way,
which can be selected through the
and
buttons to access the
different selection operations and
settings (setup) given in the following
paragraphs. A submenu is provided for
some items (Clock and Unit setting).
The setup menu can be activated
by pressing the MODE button briefly.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒Menu
❒Lighting
❒Headlight alignment corrector
❒Speed warning
❒Headlight sensor
❒Cornering lights
❒Rain sensor
❒Trip B activation❒Traffic sign
❒Set time
❒Set date
❒Autoclose
❒Units of measurement
❒Language
❒Warning volume
❒Service
❒Passenger airbag
❒Daytime Running Lights
❒Automatic main beam headlights
❒Exit menu
Single presses of the
or
buttons permit navigation
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
- briefly press the MODE button to
select the main menu option that needs
to be changed;
- press the
or
buttons (with
a single press) to select the new
setting;- briefly press the MODE button to
store the new setting and at the same
time go back to the previously selected
menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
- briefly press the MODE button to
display the first submenu option;
- press the
or
buttons (with
a single press) to scroll through all
submenu options;
- briefly press the MODE button to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant settings menu;
- press the
or
buttons
(with a single press) to choose the new
setting for this submenu option;
- briefly press the MODE button to
store the setting and return to the
previously selected submenu option.
Selecting “Date” and “Set Clock”:
- briefly press the MODE button to
select the first value to be changed (e.g.
hours / minutes or year / month / day);
- press the
or
buttons (with
a single press) to select the new
setting;
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Automatic main beam
headlights
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function activates/deactivates
the automatic headlights.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
display shows a submenu;
❒briefly press the MODE button. "On"
or "Off" flash on the display,
according to what has been
previously set;
❒press
or
to make your
choice;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without storing;
❒press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to the
menu items where you are in.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Pressing the MODE button briefly will
return the display to the standard
screen without storing.Press button
to return to the first
menu item (Speed Beep).
TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to display
information on vehicle operation
when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON. This function allows you to
define two separate trips, called
"Trip A" and "Trip B", for monitoring
the "complete mission" (journey)
of the vehicle in a reciprocally
independent manner. Both functions
can be reset (reset means start of
a new journey).
“Trip A” is used to display the figures
relating to:
❒Outside temperature
❒Range
❒Distance travelled A
❒Average consumption A
❒Instant fuel consumption
❒Average speed A
❒Trip time A (driving time).
❒Reset Trip A
"Trip B", available on multifunction
display only, is used to display
the values relating to:
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WARNING
94) 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.Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
greenDIPPED HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the dipped
beam headlights are turned on.
FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on (together with a
message shown on the display) when this device
is in use (see "Follow me home device" paragraph
in "Exterior lights" in the "Knowing your vehicle"
chapter).greenLEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
blueAUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the automatic
main beam headlights are activated.
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main
beam headlights are turned on.
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What it means What to do
MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on when a fault is detected
in the automatic switching-on system for the main
beam headlights.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.
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SAVING FUELSome useful tips are given below for
fuel saving and reducing harmful
emissions of CO2 and other pollutants
(nitrogen oxides, unburnt
hydrocarbons, Particulate Matter (PM),
etc.).
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel
consumption are listed below.
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan”.Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
luggage compartment. The weight of
the vehicle (especially when driving
in town) and its geometry greatly affect
fuel consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof after use. These
accessories decrease aerodynamic
penetration of the vehicle and have a
negative effect on fuel consumption.
When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated
rear window, additional headlights,
windscreen/rear window wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount
of energy, therefore increasing fuel
consumption (by up to 25% in
the urban cycle).
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel
consumption (on average up to +20%).
If the temperature outside permits, try
and use the ventilation only.
Devices for
aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified spoilers may
adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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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.
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