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

STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be
adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment,
proceed as follows:
❒release the lever fig. 38 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position
2);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒block the lever by pushing it forwards
(position 1).
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WARNING
17) Any steering wheel position
adjustment should only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary
and the engine turned off.
18) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance
of the vehicle with approval
requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Lever A fig. 39 can be used to
move the mirror to two different
positions: normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Mirrors with manual
adjustment
To adjust the mirrors, manually
operate on each of the two glasses
of each mirror.
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IMPORTANT If the mirrors are
folded electrically, they should be
returned to the open position
electrically: do not try to return the
mirrors manually to driving position.
Manual folding
To fold the mirrors manually, move
them from position 1 fig. 41 to
position 2. If the mirrors are folded
manually, they can be returned
to the open position both manually
and electrically.
IMPORTANT To bring the mirrors
electrically to open position, press
point 2 of the rocker button A
fig. 42 until an engagement “click”
is heard, then press point 1 of
the button again.
Folding forwards
The mirrors can be manually folded
forwards (position 3 fig. 41) or
brought to open position 2 again
manually if they have been
accidentally rotated forwards (for
example due to an impact).If the mirrors have been rotated
forwards manually or due to an
impact, they can be returned to the
opening position both manually
and electrically.
To bring the mirrors electrically to
open position, press point 2 of the
rocker button A fig. 42 until an
engagement “click” is heard, then
press point 1 of the button again.
IMPORTANT If the mirrors have
been manually folded to position 3
fig. 41 by mistake, the mirror moves
to an intermediate position. In this
case, manually rotate the mirror
to position 1, then press point 2 of
the rocker button A fig. 42 to return
the mirror to position 2 until a
“click” is heard, then press point 1
of the button to bring it back to
position 1.
Defrosting/demisting
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The mirrors are fitted with resistors
that operate when the heated
rear window is activated (by
pressing the
button).IMPORTANT This function is timed
and will turn off automatically after
several minutes.
WARNING
19) As the driver's exterior mirror is
curved, it may slightly alter the
perception of distance of the
reflected image. Further,
the reflective surface of the lower
part of the exterior mirrors is
parabolic to increase the field of
view. The reflected image size
is thus reduced and gives the
impression that the reflected item
is further away than it actually
is.
20) When driving the mirrors should
always remain in position 1.
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Digital timer fig. 54
1) Time/timer display
2) Ventilation warning light
3) Time "forward" adjustment
button
4) Program selection button
5) Clock preselection recall number
6) Activation button for immediate
heating
7) Time adjustment/reading
warning light
8) Time "backward" adjustment
button
9) Heater cycle warning lightHeating turned on
immediately
To switch the system on manually,
press the button 6 of the timer:
the display and warning light 9 will
light up and remain on the entire
time the system is working.
Switching on time will disappear
after 10 seconds.
Programmed
activation of heating
Before programming system
activation, it is essential to set the
time.
Setting the current
time
❒Keep button 4 pressed: the display
and warning light 7 will switch on;
❒At the same time, within 10 seconds,
press buttons 3 or 8 to select the
exact time;
❒Release button 4.
When the display goes off, the
current time is stored.
Continuing to press the buttons 3
or 8 will move the digits on the
clock forwards or backwards faster.Time setting is not possible when
the heating or ventilation functions
are active.
IMPORTANT Pay attention to the
daylight saving time/standard time
setting.
Reading the current
time
To read the current time, press the
button 3 or 8: the time will appear
on the display for about 10
seconds and warning light 9 will
come on at the same time.
Programming the
switching on time
Activation can be programmed with
an advance of between 1 minute
and 24 hours. Three different
activation times may be selected,
but only one can be activated
for each pre-heating cycle.
The duration of activation can be
selected between 10 and 60
minutes.
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❒press button 4: the symbol 10 or the
time set previously and the number 5
corresponding to the preselection
recalled will light up in the display for
10 seconds.
IMPORTANT If you wish to recall
other preselected times, press
button 4 from time to time within 10
seconds.
– within 10 seconds, press the
buttons 3 or 8 to select the desired
switching on time.
IMPORTANT The confirmation that
the time has been memorised is
given by:
❒the disappearance of the switching
on time;
❒the presence of the preselection
number 5;
❒the lighting of the display.
IMPORTANT When the boiler
comes on:
❒the flame warning light 9 switches on
in the display;
❒the preselection number 5 goes out.
Standard settings:
Preselected time 1: 6:00
Preselected time 2: 16:00
Preselected time 3: 22:00
IMPORTANT Factory pre-settings
are cancelled with a new setting.
Preselected times are stored until
the following change. If the clock is
detached from the on-board
network (e.g. if the battery
is disconnected), the factory
pre-settings are restored.
Deactivation of the
programmed
switching on time
To delete the programmed
activation time, press button 4
briefly: the display lighting will go off
and the number 5 relating to the
preselected time will disappear.
Recalling one of the
preselected
switching on times
Operate button 4 within 10
seconds until the program number
with the desired preselected time
is displayed.The preselected time you have
chosen to set is automatically
activated after about 10 seconds
without the need for any further
confirmation with another button.
Activate the preselected time taking
into account the safety instructions
for the operation of the
independent heating (for this
purpose consult the Owner's
Manual for use of independent
heating).
IMPORTANT Independent heating
switches on at the preselected
time, both with vehicle parked and
while driving.
IMPORTANT The programmed
switching on time can be altered or
cancelled by following the
instructions given previously.
Operation duration
setting
Hold the button pressed. At the
same time press button 3 or 8.
The time and warning light 7 are
displayed.
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To program the activation time:

Hold button 4 pressed again. At the
same time press button 3 or 8.
The preset activation duration
is displayed and warning light 9 or
2 flashes.
Set the activation duration with
button 3 or 8.
The set activation duration is stored
as soon as the text in the display
disappears, or pressing button 4.
Switching the heating
system off
Deactivation of the system,
depending on the type of activation
(automatic or manual), may be:
❒automaticwhen the programmed
duration is over; when the set time
is over, the display switches off.
❒manualpressing the “immediate
heating” button on the timer again
(flame button 6).
In both cases, the heating warning
light, the display lighting and the
passenger compartment heater fan
go off and burning stops.The fluid circulation pump
continues to work for around two
minutes to dissipate as much
heat as possible; the heater can be
turned back on during this stage.
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IMPORTANT The parking heater
goes off when battery voltage is low
to allow the vehicle to be started.
IMPORTANT Before turning on the
device, ensure that the fuel level
is above the reserve. Otherwise the
device could lock and require the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
❒Always turn off the heater when
refuelling and near service stations to
avoid the risk of explosion or fire
hazards.
❒Do not park the vehicle on
inflammable material such as paper,
grass or dry leaves: fire hazard!
❒The temperature near the heater
should not exceed 120°C (e.g. during
oven painting in a body shop). The
electronic control unit components
may be damaged at higher
temperatures.❒Whilst the heater is operating with the
engine switched off, it absorbs
energy from the battery; the engine
should therefore be left running
for a while to make sure that the
battery is properly recharged.
❒To check the coolant level, follow the
instructions in the "Vehicle
maintenance" chapter, "Engine
coolant system fluid" paragraph. The
water in the heating circuit must
contain a minimum percentage of
10% antifreeze.
❒For maintenance and repairs, consult
only a Fiat Dealership and use only
original parts.MAINTENANCE
Have the additional heater checked
regularly at a Fiat Dealership (and
always at the start of every winter).
This will guarantee safe and
economic operation of the heater
as well as a long duration.
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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.

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.
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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.
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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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Activation
Turn the ring nut to position
fig.
63: this turns the side lights and the
dipped beam headlights on
simultaneously and automatically
depending on the exterior
brightness conditions.
Deactivation
On the sensor’s deactivation
command, the main beam
headlights will switch off, followed
by the side lights after
approximately 10 seconds.
The sensor is not capable of
detecting the presence of fog.
Therefore, in these circumstances,
the lights have to be turned on
manually.
WARNING
23) The daytime running lights are
an alternative to dipped beam
headlights for driving during the
daytime. They are compliant in
countries where is it obligatory to
have lights on during the day
and permitted in those where it is
not obligatory. Daytime running
lights cannot replace dipped
beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The
use of daytime running lights is
governed by the highway code of
the country in which you are
driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
24) The system is based on
recognition via a camera.
Particular environmental
conditions may affect the correct
recognition of traffic conditions.
Therefore, the driver is always
responsible for the correct use of
the main beam headlights in
compliance with the laws in force.
Rotate the ring nut to the
fig.
58 position to deactivate the
automatic function.25) Should the camera tilt too much
due to a load variation, the system
may not work temporarily to allow
the camera to perform an
autocalibration.
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