key FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)
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IMPORTANT If the compressor on
the main air conditioner control
is turned on (operation of button E),
even if the additional air conditioner
fan is in position 0, the 1st speed
will automatically be activated
to prevent ice formation, with
possible damage to the
component.
WARNING
21) The heater burns fuel in the
same way as the engine, though
to a lesser extent. To prevent
poisoning and asphyxiation, the
additional heater must never
be turned on, not even for short
periods, in closed environments
such as a garage or workshops
without extraction fans for the
exhaust gases.22) The heater burns fuel in the
same way as the engine, though
to a lesser extent. To prevent
poisoning and asphyxiation, the
supplementary heater must never
be turned on, not even for short
periods, in closed environments
such as a garage or workshops
without extraction fans for the
exhaust gases.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left stalk includes the controls
for the exterior lights.
The exterior lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key
is in the ON position.
LIGHTS OFF
Ring nut turned to positionOfig.
57.
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❒If the selector knob D is placed in the
intermediate positions, the air will be
distributed between the vents in
the ceiling and the rear footwell
vents, varying the temperature.
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DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON and the ring nut turned to
positionOfig. 57 the daytime
running lights are automatically
activated; the other lights and
interior lighting remain off.
The automatic operation of the
daytime running lights can be
activated/deactivated, for
versions/markets where provided,
via the display menu (see "Display"
in the "Knowing the instrument
panel" chapter).
If the daytime running lights are
deactivated, no light comes on
when the ring nut is turned toO.
23)
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS/SIDE
LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON, turn the ring nut to
fig. 58.
If dipped headlights are activated,
the daytime running lights switch off
and the side lights and dipped
headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring
nut is turned fromOto
, all the
side lights and the number plate
lights come on.
The
warning light will come on
in the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
When the ring nut is in position
,
pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (2nd unstable position)
fig. 59.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
To turn the main beams off, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
again (dipped beams will come
back on).
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FLASHING
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (1st unstable position) fig. 60
regardless of the position of the
ring nut. The
warning light
switches on in the instrument
panel.
AUTOMATIC MAIN
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
In order not to dazzle other road
users, the lights are automatically
deactivated when approaching
vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction or when following a car
travelling in the same direction.
The system is activated with the
menu item and by rotating the light
selector to the AUTO position.When the main beam headlights
are activated for the first time,
pulling the stalk to turn them on
activates the function and the iconis displayed; if the main beam
headlights are actually on, the
relevant blue warning light
is
displayed as well.
If the driving speed is over 40 km/h
and the function is activated, pulling
the stalk again to the main beam
headlight position deactivates
the function.
If the driving speed is below 15
km/h and the function is activated,
the function switches the main
beam headlights off. Pulling the
stalk again to the main beam
headlight position is interpreted as
a request for main beam headlights
constantly on, therefore the blue
warning light
on the panel
switches on and the main beam
headlights are constantly on until
the speed exceeds 40 km/h again.
The function is activated again
automatically when 40 km/h is
exceeded
.If the stalk is pulled again in this
condition, to request main beam
headlight deactivation, the function
remains off and the main beam
headlights switch off.
Rotate the ring nut to the position
fig. 58 to deactivate the
automatic function.
25) 24)
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on
with ignition key in STOP position
or removed, by moving the left stalk
ring nut first to positionOand
then to position
or.
The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
Bring the stalk into (stable) position
fig. 61:
❒up (position 1): to activate the right
direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): to activate the left
direction indicator.
Warning lightorwill blink on
the instrument panel.
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Direction indicators switch off
automatically when the vehicle is
back in a straight line.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will flash five times and
then switch off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE
This device allows the illumination
of the space in front of the vehicle
for a preset time.Activation
With ignition key at OFF or
removed, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel fig. 62 and move it
within 2 minutes after the engine
stops.
Each time the stalk is moved, the
lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
The warning light
on the
instrument panel will light up and
the corresponding message will
appear in the display (see “Warning
lights and messages” section) for
as long as the function is activated.The warning light comes on when
the stalk is operated and stays
on until the function is automatically
deactivated.
Each movement of the stalk only
increases the amount of time the
lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel fig. 62 for more than
two seconds.
AUTOMATIC
HEADLIGHT SENSOR
(dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It detects variations in brightness
outside the vehicle depending
on the light sensitivity setting: the
greater the sensitivity, the less
outside light needed to activate the
exterior lights.
The sensitivity of the dusk sensor is
adjusted by means of the "Setup
menu" of the display.
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WINDOW CLEANING
IN BRIEF
The right lever fig. 64 controls
activation of the windscreen
wiper/washer and, where
provided, activation of headlight
washers and rain sensor.
This operates only with the
ignition key turned to MAR-ON.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER/WASHER
The right hand lever can take up
five different positions:
Awindscreen wiper off.
Bintermittent operation.
With the stalk in position B, turn
ring nut F to select one of four
different speeds for the intermittent
operation mode:
very slow intermittent operation.
--slow intermittent operation.
---medium intermittent operation.
----fast intermittent operation.
Ccontinuous slow operation.
Dcontinuous fast operation.
Etemporary fast operation (unstable
position).
Temporary fast operation in position
E is limited to the time that the
lever is manually held in this
position. The lever returns to
position A when it is released,
automatically stopping the
windscreen wipers.
3)
IMPORTANT Replace the wiper
blades as specified in the
“Maintenance and care” section.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate
the windscreen washer fig. 65.
Keeping the lever pulled for more
than half a second, with just one
movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at
the same time.
The wiper stops working three
strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately
6 seconds completes the cycle.
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RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The rain sensor is located behind
the rear view mirror in contact with
the windscreen and has the
purpose of automatically adjusting
the frequency of the windscreen
wiper strokes depending on the
intensity of the rain during
intermittent operation.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the
sensor area clean.
Activation fig. 64
Move the right lever down by one
click (position B).
The activation of the sensor is
signalled by a "stroke" to show that
the command has been acquired.
Turn the control F to increase
the rain sensor sensitivity.
The increasing of the rain sensor
sensitivity is signalled by a "stroke"
to show that the command has
been acquired.If the windscreen washer is used
with the rain sensor activated,
the normal washing cycle is
performed, after which the rain
sensor resumes its normal
automatic operation.
Deactivation fig. 64
Move the lever from position B or
turn the ignition key to OFF. The
next time the vehicle is started
(ignition key in ON position), the
sensor is not reactivated even if the
lever is still in position B. To activate
the sensor, move the lever to
position A or C and then back to
position B or turn the ring nut
for adjusting the sensitivity. Rain
sensor activation will be indicated
by at least one wiper “stroke” even
if the windscreen is dry.
The rain sensor is capable of
recognising the difference between
day and night and making the
necessary adjustments
automatically.
26)
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The headlight washers are
“retractable”, i.e.: they are located
inside the front bumper and they
are activated when (with dipped
beams on) the windscreen washer
is operated.
IMPORTANT Check the correct
condition and cleanliness of nozzles
at regular intervals.
IMPORTANT
3) Do not use the screen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice
from the windscreen. In such
conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation
for a few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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ROOF LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS
Switch A fig. 69 is used to switch
on/off roof lights. With the switch A
in the middle position, the lights
C and D go on/off when front doors
are opened/closed. With switch A
pressed to the left, the lights C and
D are always off. With switch A
pressed to the right, the lights C
and D are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
The switch B is a spot light; when
the roof light is off, it switches
the following on individually:
❒light C if pressed on the left side;
❒light D if pressed on the right side.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of
the vehicle, make sure that both
switches are in the middle position;
when the doors are closed, the
lights switch off preventing the
battery from running flat.
In any case, if the switch is left in on
position, the roof light switches off
automatically 15 minutes after
the engine switching off.
Roof light timing
On some versions, to facilitate
getting in/out of the vehicle at night
or with poor lighting, 2 different
timed switching on modes are
available.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING
INTO THE VEHICLE
The roof lights switch on according
to the following modes:
❒for around 10 seconds when the
front doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the
side doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the
doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted
when the ignition is turned to
"MAR-ON".
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING
OUT OF THE VEHICLE
After removing the key from the
ignition, the roof lights switch on
according to the following modes:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being
switched off for a period of around
10 seconds;
❒when one of the side doors is
opened for a period of around
3 minutes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for a
period of about 10 seconds.
The timed period ends
automatically when the doors are
locked.
LOAD COMPARTMENT
REAR COURTESY
LIGHT
This is located above the rear door.
Press the cover at the point shown
in fig. 70 to switch it on.
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LOAD COMPARTMENT
SIDE COURTESY
LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press the cover at the point shown
in fig. 71 to switch it on.REMOVABLE
COURTESY LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It is used as both a fixed light and a
portable electric torch.
When the removable courtesy light
is connected to the fixed support
fig. 72, the battery for the electric
torch is automatically recharged.
With the vehicle stationary and the
ignition key either turned to STOP
or removed, the courtesy light is
recharged for a maximum of 15
minutes.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing
switch A fig. 73, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
Warning lights
andare lit up in
the instrument panel when this
device is activated. Press switch A
again to turn the lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard
warning lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you
are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
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Emergency braking
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
In the event of emergency braking
the hazard warning lights come
on automatically, as do the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The function switches off
automatically when the nature of
the braking changes. This function
complies with the relevant
legislation currently in force.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To turn front fog lights on, press
button
fig. 74. To activate these
lights it is necessary to have the
side/taillights switched on. The
warning light on the panel
switches on.
Press the button again to switch
the lights off.
The use of fog lights is governed by
the highway code of the country
in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.REAR FOG LIGHT
These lights switch on, with the
dipped headlights on or with the
side lights and fog lights on (for
versions/markets, where provided)
when the
fig. 75 button is
pressed. The
warning light on
the panel switches on. Press the
button again to turn the lights off, or
turn off the dipped beams and/or
the front fog lights (where provided).
The use of rear fog lights is
governed by the highway code of
the country you are in. Comply with
legal requirements.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on
with ignition key in STOP position
or removed, by moving the left stalk
ring nut first to positionOand
then to position
or. The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
HEATED REAR
WINDOW
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press button A fig. 76 to activate.
The device will be switched off
automatically after approximately
20 minutes.
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BATTERY
DISCONNECTION
FUNCTION
(DISCONNECTOR)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The battery disconnection function
is enabled with the ignition key in
the BATT position, as illustrated on
the dedicated plate located in the
area illustrated in fig. 77.To turn the ignition key to BATT
position, press button A (red) fig.
78.
The battery will be disconnected,
by interrupting the earth lead, about
45 seconds after the key is turned
to the BATT position.
This 45 second period is necessary
to:
❒allow the driver to get out of the
vehicle and lock the doors using the
remote control;
❒guarantee that all the vehicle
electrical systems have been
deactivated.
With the battery disconnected,
access to the vehicle will only be
possible by unlocking the driver's
door using the mechanical lock.To restore the battery connection,
insert the ignition key and turn it
to the MAR-ON position, the
vehicle can be started normally at
this point.
If the battery is disconnected, it
may be necessary to set certain
electrical devices again (e.g. clock,
date, etc.).
CENTRAL LOCKING
To lock all doors at the same time,
press button A fig. 79, located
on the centre console control panel,
regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
The LED on the button switches on
when the doors are locked.
The electric window panel features
a button D fig. 80 which
independently unlocks/locks the
load compartment.
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