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

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.
MODE
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety
switch that, in the event of a crash,
comes into operation by cutting
off the fuel supply and turning
off the engine as a consequence.When the inertia switch cuts in, it
cuts off the fuel supply and also
activates the hazard warning lights,
side lights and courtesy lights
while releasing all the doors and
displaying the relevant message;
they are deactivated by pressing
button A. On some versions, there
is also a safety relay that activates
in the event of impact to cut off
the electrical supply. In this way,
fuel is prevented from escaping
if the pipes are broken and the
formation of sparks or electrical
discharges following damage to the
vehicle electrical components is
avoided.
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IMPORTANT After an accident,
remember to remove the key from
the ignition device to prevent the
battery from running down. If no
fuel leaks or damage to vehicle's
electrical devices (e.g. headlights)
are detected after the impact and
the vehicle is able to set off again,
reactivate the automatic fuel cut-off
switch.Restoring the fuel
cut-off switch
Press button A fig. 81 to reactivate
the fuel cut off switch.WARNING
29) If, after an impact, you smell fuel
or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
switch to avoid the risk of fire.
30) Before reactivating the fuel
cut-off switch, carefully check for
fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle's electrical devices (e.g.
headlights).
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Certain outfits are equipped with a
protective grille on the window of
the partition inside the load
compartment.
CUP HOLDER - CAN
HOLDER
The cup/can holder is located in the
centre of the dashboard fig. 92.CIGAR LIGHTER
It is located in the centre of the
dashboard fig. 93.
Press button on the cigarette lighter
to switch it on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON.
After about 15 seconds the button
will return to its original position
automatically and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.
31)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter has switched off.USB PORTS
(for versions/markets where
provided)
They can be located:
❒in the centre of the dashboard in
place of the cigar lighter and can
be used only as a charging source for
external devices;
❒on the central tunnel, above the
mobile phone holder fig. 94, to
connect to USB/iPod external
devices (see the Uconnect
Supplement).
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ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable plastic
container fig. 95 that can be fitted
in the cup/can holders in the centre
of the dashboard.
IMPORTANT Do not use the
ashtray also as a waste paper
basket: fire hazard.
SUN VISORS
They are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror fig. 96.
They can be adjusted forwards and
sideways.
A vanity mirror is fitted on the
passenger side sun visor on all
versions.IMPORTANT On both sides of the
passenger side sun visor there
is a label advising that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag
if a rear facing child restraint
system is fitted. Always comply
with the instructions on the sun
visor (see the "Front airbag"
paragraph in chapter "Safety").
POWER SOCKET
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The power socket is located in the
centre console near the cigar
lighter.
To use it, open cover A fig. 97.DESK/BOOK REST
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
There is a desk A fig. 98 in the
centre of the dashboard above the
radio compartment; on some
versions this desk can be used as a
book rest by raising the back
section and resting it on the
dashboard as illustrated in the
figure.
On versions with double passenger
side airbag, the desk is fixed.
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TABLET HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It is located in the centre of the
dashboard and is designed to
anchor a tablet.
To use it, proceed as follows fig. 99:
❒lower the lever A to open the locking
devices B;
❒fit the tablet between the locking
devices B;
❒lift the lever A to ensure that the
device is locked.
33)
SHELF ABOVE THE
CAB
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This is located above the driver's
cab fig. 100 and is designed to
store light objects.
Maximum permitted load:
– localised: 10 kg
– distributed over the entire surface
of the shelf: 20 kgCAB GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
(CAPUCINE)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The storage compartment is fitted
above the sun visors fig. 101 and is
designed for the quick storage of
light objects (e.g. documents, road
maps etc.).
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FLAP ON BENCH
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To use, pull tab A fig. 102 and lower
the flap. The flap is equipped with
two cup holder indents and a
support surface with a paper holder
clip.
WARNING
31) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully
and make sure that children don't
touch it: risk of fire and/or
burning.32) Do not use the desk in a vertical
position with the vehicle in
motion.
33) To prevent dangerous situations,
moving the tablet holder and
using the device are prohibited
while driving.
TACHOGRAPH
For tachograph operation and use,
consult the owner handbook
supplied by the device
manufacturer. The tachograph must
be installed on the vehicle when
the vehicle weight (with or without
trailer) exceeds 3.5 tons.
IMPORTANT Anyone making
changes to the monitoring device
or signal transmission system
that affects recording by the
monitoring instrument, particularly if
this is done for purposes of fraud,
may be in breach of criminal or
administrative state regulations.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is
fitted, if the vehicle is parked for
more than 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery
terminal to maintain its charge.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use abrasive detergents or
solvents to clean the device. To
clean the outside of the device, use
a damp cloth or special products
for the care of synthetic materials.
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DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking doors from
the outside
With the doors shut, press button
on the remote control fig. 104
- fig. 105 or insert the metal insert A
in the lock of the door on the
driver's side and turn it clockwise.
The doors will only be locked if
all doors are shut.
To extract the metal insert, press
button B.
If one or more of the doors is open
after the button
on the remote
control is pressed, the direction
indicators and the LED in the
button fig. 107 will flash quickly for
about 3 seconds. When the
function is active the button A fig.
107 is deactivated.
Pressing button
on the remote
control twice in quick succession
activates the dead lock device (see
"Dead lock").Door unlocking from
the outside
Briefly press button
fig. 104 or
fig. 105, according to the version,
to remotely unlock the front doors,
switch on the roof lights in a timed
manner and flash the direction
indicators.Turn the key anticlockwise in the
driver's door fig. 106 to unlock
all the doors. With the battery
disconnected, access to the vehicle
will only be possible by unlocking
the driver's door using the
mechanical lock.
Door locking/
unlocking from the
inside
Press button A fig. 107 to lock the
doors, press button again to unlock
them. The locking/unlocking
actions take place centrally (front
and rear).
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When the doors are locked, the
LED in button A is on and, when
the button is pressed again, all the
doors are centrally unlocked and
the warning light is switched off.
When the doors are unlocked, the
LED is off and pressing the button
again centrally locks all the doors.
The doors will be locked only if
all the doors are properly shut.
Following the locking of the doors
using:
❒remote control
❒door pawl
they cannot be unlocked using the
button A fig. 107 in the dashboard.IMPORTANT With the central
locking on, pulling the opening lever
for one of the front doors causes
the central locking to be switched
off. Individual doors can be
unlocked by pulling the opening
handle of one of the rear doors.
If a power supply is not present
(blown fuse, battery disconnected,
etc.) it is, however, possible to
lock the doors manually.
After exceeding 20 km/h, all the
doors will be locked automatically if
the setup menu function has been
selected (see “Multifunction display”
paragraph in this section).
LOAD COMPARTMENT
BUTTON
The activation of the locking is
signalled by the LED in the button.
The LED comes on in the following
cases:
❒after each door lock command
generated by the button D fig. 108 or
by button
in the dashboard;
❒when the instrument panel is
activated;
❒upon opening of one of the front
doors;
❒when the door is locked at 20 km/h
(if activated from the menu).
The lock is turned off when one of
the load compartment doors is
opened or on a door release
request (load compartment or
centralised) or an unlocking request
from the remote control/door
catch.
DEAD LOCK
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This safety device inhibits the
operation of:
❒interior handles
locking/unlocking button A fig. 107
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thereby preventing the opening of
the doors from inside the
passenger compartment if there
has been a break-in attempt (e.g. a
window has been broken).