FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)
Manufacturer: FIAT, Model Year: 2015, Model line: DUCATO BASE CAMPER, Model: FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015Pages: 367, PDF Size: 19.73 MB
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The Panorama and Combi versions
are equipped with a main heating
system plus an additional system
(available on request) with controls
in the roof lining above the second
row of seats fig. 55.
In order to work the system must
be enabled through the button
F fig. 56 on the control panel.Turn the knob D to the maximum
cold position (knob at blue sector);
air at ambient temperature will
come out of the rear footwell vents
(located under the seats in the
2nd and 3rd row for Panorama
versions and the grille on the left
wheel arch side for Combi
versions);
Turn the knob D to the maximum
heating position (knob at red
sector);warm air will emerge (with
the engine warmed up), from the
rear footwell outlets (located under
the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row for
Panorama versions and the grille
on the left wheel arch side for
Combi versions).ADDITIONAL REAR
CLIMATE CONTROL
(Panorama and
Combi)
The Panorama and Combi versions
are equipped with a main
heating/air conditioning system plus
an additional system (available on
request) with controls in the roof
lining above the second row of
seats fig. 55. Button F fig. 56 in the
control panel must be enabled for
operation; the air conditioning
only works if the main air
conditioner is on.
❒When the knob D is placed in the
fully cold position (control in blue
sector) cold air comes out the vents
in the ceiling.
❒Turn the knob D to the maximum
heating position (knob at red
sector);warm air will emerge (with the
engine warmed up), from the rear
footwell outlets (located under the
seats in the 2nd and 3rd row for
Panorama versions and the grille on
the left wheel arch side for Combi
versions).
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HEATING (Panorama
and Combi)
markets, where
provided)(for versions/
markets, whereprovided) (for versions/
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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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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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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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WARNING
26) Streaks of water may cause
unnecessary blade movements.
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
IN BRIEF
This is an electronic driving aid
that allows you to drive at a
speed of above 30 km/h on long
and straight dry roads with few
driving changes (e.g. motorways)
at a preset speed without having
to press the accelerator pedal.
It is therefore not recommended
to use this device on extra-urban
roads with traffic. Do not use it
in town.
Switching the device
on
Turn ring nut A fig. 66 - fig. 67 to
ON or
(according to the version).
The Cruise Control cannot be
engaged in 1st or reverse gear. It is
advisable to engage it in 4th or
higher gears.
When travelling downhill with the
device engaged, the vehicle speed
may slightly exceed the stored one.When the device is activated the
warning light
comes on together
with the relevant message on the
instrument panel.
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Storing vehicle speed
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A fig. 66 - fig. 67 to ON
or
(according to the version) and
press the accelerator pedal so that
the vehicle reaches the desired
speed;
❒move the stalk upwards (+) for at
least one second, then release it. The
vehicle speed is now stored and
you can therefore release the
accelerator pedal.
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking)
acceleration is possible by simply
pressing the accelerator pedal:
releasing the accelerator pedal the
car will return to the speed stored
previously.
Restoring the stored
speed
If the device has been deactivated,
for example by depressing the
brake or clutch pedal, the stored
speed can be restored as follows:
❒accelerate progressively until a speed
close to that stored is reached;
❒engage the gear selected at the time
that the speed was stored;
❒press button B fig. 66 - fig. 67.
Increasing the stored
speed
This can be done in two ways:
❒by pressing the accelerator
and storing the new speed reached
or
❒by moving the stalk upwards (+).
Each activation of the lever
corresponds to an increase in
speed of about 1 km/h, whilst
keeping the lever upwards varies
the speed continuously.
Reducing the stored
speed
This can be done in two ways:
❒by switching off the device and then
storing the new speed;
or
❒by moving the stalk downwards (-)
until the new speed, which will be
stored automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the lever will
correspond to a slight reduction in
speed of about 1 km/h, while
keeping the lever held downwards
will decrease the speed
continuously.Deactivating the
device
The device can be switched off by
the driver in the following ways:
❒turning ring nut A to OFF orO
(according to the version);
❒by stopping the engine;
Deactivating the
function
The device can be switched off by
the driver in the following ways:
❒turning ring nut A to OFF orO
(according to the version);
❒pressing the button B, both with
symbolIIand symbol CANC/RES,
the system pauses;
❒by stopping the engine;
❒by pressing the brake pedal or
operating the handbrake;
❒by pressing the clutch pedal;
❒requesting a gear shift with an
automatic transmission in sequential
mode;
❒with the vehicle speed below the set
limit
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