FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

❒replace bulb F fig. 224, releasing it
from the side contacts and making
sure that the new bulb is correctly
locked between these contacts;
❒close protective flap E fig. 224 and
refit roof light D fig. 223 in its
housing, making sure that it locks
into place.
REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL
INFORMATION
46)
165) 166) 167) 168)
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event
of a fault or improper action on the
system. When a device does not
work, check the condition of its
fuse: the filament A fig. 225 must
be intact. If it is not, replace the
blown fuse with another having the
same amperage (same colour).
B intact fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament.
221F1A0208
222F1A0209
223F1A0210
224F1A0211
225F1A0212
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Fuse box on the
dashboard
To access the dashboard fuse box,
fig. 227 loosen the screws A fig.
226 and remove the cover.
226F1A0213
227F1A0214
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FUSE LOCATION
The vehicle fuses are grouped in
three control units located on
the dashboard, passenger
compartment right pillar and engine
compartment.

Engine compartment
fuse box
To gain access to the fuse box fig.
229, remove the protective cover
fig. 228.
Proceed as follows:
❒fully tighten the captive screw using
the dedicated Phillips screwdriver
provided;
❒slowly rotate the screw anticlockwise
until resistance is encountered (do
not overtighten);
❒slowly release the screw;
❒opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its
housing;
❒remove the cover.
To refit the cover proceed as
follows:
❒join the cover with the box correctly;
❒fully tighten the captive screw using
the dedicated Phillips screwdriver
provided;
❒slowly rotate the screw clockwise
until resistance is encountered (do
not overtighten);
❒slowly release the screw;
❒closure is indicated by the inset of
the entire screw head in its housing.
228F1A0334
229F1A0216
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Right central pillar optional fuse
box
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To gain access to the fuse box fig.
231, remove the protective cover
fig. 230.
IMPORTANT
46) Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or other material.
WARNING
165) Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE. If a general
protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) is activated, contact a
Fiat Dealership.166) Before replacing a fuse, make
sure that the ignition key has
been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
167) If the replaced fuse blows
again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
168) If a general protection fuse for
safety systems (airbag system,
braking system), power unit
systems (engine system,
transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
230F1A0217
231F1A0218
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Dashboard fuse box
fig. 226 - fig. 227
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped beam headlight F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight F13 7,5
Engine compartment control unit relay, dashboard control unit relay (+key) F31 5
Lighting of roof lights in the passenger compartment (+battery) F32 7,5
Battery monitoring sensor for Start&Stop versions (+battery) F33 7,5
Minibus interior lights (emergency) F34 7,5
Radio, climate control, alarm, tachograph, battery disconnecting control unit,
Webasto timer (+battery)F36 10
Brake light control (main), third brake light, instrument panel (+key) F37 7,5
Door lock (+battery) F38 20
Windscreen wiper (+key) F43 20
Driver's side electric window F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor control unit, radio, steering wheel controls, central control panel,
left control panel, auxiliary panel, battery disconnecting control unit (+key)F49 5
Climate control, power steering control unit, reverse lights, diesel filter water
sensor, flow meter, tachograph (+key)F51 5
Instrument panel (+battery) F53 7,5
AbsentF89 -
221

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
223

Right central pillar optional fuse box
fig. 230 - fig. 231
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
AbsentF54 –
Heated seatsF55 15
Rear passenger power socket F56 15
Additional heater under the seat F57 10
Left heated rear window F58 15
Right heated rear window F59 15
AbsentF60 –
AbsentF61 –
AbsentF62 –
Additional passenger heater control F63 10
AbsentF64 –
Additional passenger heater fan F65 30
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BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery
recharging procedure is given as
information only. You are advised to
contact a Fiat Dealership to have
this operation carried out.
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.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time
may damage the battery.
169) 170)
IN THE ABSENCE OF
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A (pressing
the button B) from the sensor C
monitoring the battery conditions, on
the negative pole D of the battery;
❒connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal F as in fig. 232;
❒turn on the charger;
❒at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;❒after having disconnected the
charger, reconnect connector A to
the sensor C as in fig. 232.
WARNING
169) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.
232F1A0219
225

170) Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must be thawed
first, otherwise it may explode.
If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure
that the internal elements are not
damaged and that the body is
not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive
acid.LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go
to a Fiat Dealership which is
equipped with the arm hoist or
workshop lift.
The vehicle must only be lifted
laterally by placing the ends of the
arms or workshop lift in the areas
shown in fig. 233.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
171) 172) 173) 174) 175) 176) 177) 178) 179)
The vehicle is equipped with two
rings for attaching the tow hook.
233F1A0366
234F1A0221
235F1A0222
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