light FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Left main beam headlight F90 7,5
Right main beam headlight F91 7,5
Left fog lightF92 7,5
Right fog lightF93 7,5
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Engine compartment fuse box
fig. 228 - fig. 229
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Ignition switch (+battery) F03 30
Heated filterF04 40
Vaporiser for Puma engine/Passenger compartment ventilation with Webasto,
robotised gearbox pump (+battery)F05 20/50
Engine cooling high speed fan (+battery) F06 40/60
Engine cooling low speed fan (+battery) F07 40/50/60
Passenger compartment fan (+key) F08 40
Rear power socket (+battery) F09 15
HornF10 15
Power socket (+battery) F14 15
Cigar lighter (+battery) F15 15
Powertrain Control Module, robotised gearbox control unit (+battery) F18 7,5
Air conditioning compressor F19 7,5
Windscreen wiper F20 30
Auxiliary control panel for mirror movement and folding (+key) F24 7,5
Mirrors demisting F30 15
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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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4)
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
❒Completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT After turning the
ignition key to STOP and having
closed the driver side door, wait at
least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply
from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply
to the battery, make sure that
the ignition key is in the STOP
position and the driver side door is
closed.
IMPORTANT If the charge level
remains under 50% for a long time,
the battery is damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity
and efficiency at start-up.
The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (at temperatures
as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if
the car is left parked for a long
time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electrical accessories
which require permanent electric
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories
that in any case burden the
electrical supply, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices from
Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption,
checking whether the vehicle’s
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity
even when the engine is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is
fitted, if the vehicle is parked for a
long period of 5 days, it is advisable
to disconnect the negative battery
terminal to maintain its charge.
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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.

Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
54)
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
247 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm,
making sure that it is locked;
❒lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen (washer)
fig. 248
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the
reservoir: (see "Checking levels" in
this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes
are not clogged; use a needle
to unblock them if necessary.
The washer jets should be
positioned by adjusting the angle of
the sprays using a small straight-
headed screwdriver.
The jets should be directed at
about a third of the height from the
top edge of the windscreen.HEADLIGHT WASHERS
Check the correct condition and
cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.
The headlight washers come on
automatically when the windscreen
washer is operated with the low
beams on.
WARNING
197) Driving with worn windscreen
wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in
bad weather conditions.
IMPORTANT
54) Do not operate the windscreen
wiper with the blades lifted from
the windscreen.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are
the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well
as mud and gravel raised by other
vehicles is also not to be
underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has
implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the vehicle particular resistance
to corrosion and abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated)
steel sheets, with high resistance
to corrosion;❒spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND
UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty
against perforation due to corrosion
of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to the Warranty
Booklet.
ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also
protects the underlying sheet metal.Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust
formation. Only use genuine spare
paint products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the
frequency depends on the
conditions and environment where
the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the vehicle more often in areas
with high levels of environmental
pollution or on roads spread with
salt.
To correctly wash the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
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❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.

If you put the car through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
55)
Dry the less visible parts, such as
the door frames, bonnet and the
headlight frames with special care,
as in these areas water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give
the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.Exterior plastic parts should be
cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees;
the resinous substances released
by many species give the paint
a dull appearance and increase the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific
cleaning products. Use clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.Engine compartment
At the end of each winter,
thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid
spraying the water jet directly
onto the electronic control units and
the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should
take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP
position. After the washing
operation, make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front
headlights.
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IMPORTANT
55) Some car washes with old-style
blades and/or in a poor state of
repair can damage the paintwork,
facilitating the formation of lines
that give the paint a dull/misty
appearance, especially on dark
colours. If this happens, lightly
polish the paintwork with
appropriate products.
IMPORTANT
5) Detergents cause water pollution.
The vehicle should be washed in
areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
INTERIORS
Regularly check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to
water dripping off shoes, umbrellas,
etc.), as this could cause oxidation
of the sheet metal.
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SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet
upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water
and mild soap.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts
with a moist cloth and a solution
of water and non-abrasive mild
soap. Use specific products for
cleaning plastic, without solvents
and specifically designed to prevent
damage to the appearance and
colour of the treated parts, to
remove grease and tough stains.IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol,
petrols or derivatives to clean
the instrument panel glass.
LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR
KNOB/HANDBRAKE
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
These components must be
cleaned with mild soap and water
only. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Read the product label carefully
before using specific products for
cleaning the interiors: make sure
that the product does not contain
spirits or alcohol-based
substances.
If, when cleaning the windscreen
with special products, window
cleaner accidentally drips onto the
leather of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob/handbrake, wipe away
immediately and then wash the
affected area with mild soap and
water.
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