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

PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you
carry out the above operations
regularly (approximately every 1000
km and every 3000 km for
checking and topping up engine oil
is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one
of the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
the following checks must be
carried out more often than
indicated in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter.
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
❒Completely tighten the battery
terminals.
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.
IMPORTANT If the charge level
remains under 50% for a long time,
the battery is damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity
and efficiency at start-up.
The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (at temperatures
as high as -10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if
the car is left parked for a long
time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electrical accessories
which require permanent electric
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories
that in any case burden the
electrical supply, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices from
Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption,
checking whether the vehicle’s
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity
even when the engine is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is
fitted, if the vehicle is parked for a
long period of 5 days, it is advisable
to disconnect the negative battery
terminal to maintain its charge.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a
battery disconnection function
(disconnector), see the description
of the procedure in the "Controls"
paragraph in the "Dashboard and
controls" section.

If you put the car through a car
wash, follow these
recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
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Dry the less visible parts, such as
the door frames, bonnet and the
headlight frames with special care,
as in these areas water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give
the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the
bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.Exterior plastic parts should be
cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees;
the resinous substances released
by many species give the paint
a dull appearance and increase the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must
be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific
cleaning products. Use clean cloths
to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.Engine compartment
At the end of each winter,
thoroughly wash the engine
compartment, taking care to avoid
spraying the water jet directly
onto the electronic control units and
the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should
take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP
position. After the washing
operation, make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front
headlights.
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WHATTODOIF
Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED.Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit. See page 204.
Replace the tyre. See page 199
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 267.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT
SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 216 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped
beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.Replace the bulb.See page 211 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT
WORK.Replace the batteries inside the remote
control.See page 13 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT
WORK.Check the relevant protection fuse.See page 217 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering
motor checked.Contact a Fiat Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START OR
STOPS WHEN DRIVING.Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank;
refuel if necessary.See page 109.
...DIESEL FUEL IS FROZEN.Use winter diesel fuel or a suitable additive. See page 323
In the case of VOR, warm up the diesel filter
area and the upstream/downstream circuits, if
possible.-
...INCORRECT FITTING OF THE AFTER
MARKET SYSTEMS.Carefully follow the instructions in the Owner
Handbook in order to prevent affecting the
correct operation of the vehicle.See page 108 or contact a
Fiat Dealership.

INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 82
Additional heater ............................ 42
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 47
Advice for extending battery life...... 243
Air cleaner ...................................... 241
Air suspension ............................... 70
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 166
Ashtray .......................................... 67
ASR system ................................... 84
ASR (system) ................................. 84
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 35
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 51
Battery (disconnector) ................... 62
Battery disconnector ...................... 62
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 242
Battery (recharging) ........................ 225
Battery replacement ....................... 242
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 254
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 248– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 248
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 248
Bodywork version .......................... 256
Bonnet ........................................... 79
Bottle replacement ......................... 206
Brake fluid ...................................... 240
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 262
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 209
Bump starting ................................ 198
Cab glove compartment ............... 68
Capucine ....................................... 68
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 162
– Child restraint systems .............. 160
– Safety regulations ...................... 163
Central locking ............................... 62
Changing a bulb............................. 208
Changing an interior bulb ............... 216
Chassis marking ............................ 254
Checking and restoring pressure .... 206
Checking levels .............................. 235
Cigar lighter.................................... 66
Clutch ............................................ 260
CO2 emissions............................... 335Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 65
Controls ......................................... 60
Cruise Control ................................ 55
Daytime Running Lights ................ 49
Dead lock ...................................... 73
Demanding vehicle use .................. 234
Desk/Book rest .............................. 67
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 111
Diffusers ......................................... 29
Dimensions .................................... 268
Dipped headlights .................... 49-212
Direction indicators ................... 50-213
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 120
Door pockets ................................. 65
Doors ............................................. 72
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 111
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 92
Driving style.................................... 185
Electric windows ........................... 78
Electronic alarm ............................. 13
Engine codes ................................. 256
Engine coolant ............................... 238
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 118
Engine............................................ 258
Engine marking .............................. 255
Engine oil ....................................... 238
INDEX

Engine oil level gauge ..................... 119
EOBD system ................................ 100
ESC (system) ................................. 83
External lights................................. 48
Fiat CODE system......................... 10
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit ........................ 204-205-206
Flap on bench ............................ 19-69
Flashing ......................................... 50
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 21
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 321
Fog lights ................................. 61-213
Follow Me Home device ................. 51
Follow me home ............................ 51
Front airbags .................................. 170
– Driver's side front airbag............ 170
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 171
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 171
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 216
Fuel consumption .......................... 324
Fuel cut-off switch ......................... 63
Fuel level gauge ............................. 118
Fuel tank cap ................................. 110
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 218
Gearbox ....................................... 183
Gear lever ...................................... 183
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 120
Glove compartment ....................... 64Glove compartment with lock......... 64
Hazard warning lights ................... 60
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 85
HBA (system) ................................. 85
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 81
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 81
– Light beam direction.................. 81
Headlight washers .................... 54-247
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 24
Heated rear window ....................... 61
Heating and ventilation controls...... 29
Heating and ventilation ................... 28
Hill Descent Control System ........... 86
Hill Descent .................................... 86
Hill Holder system .......................... 84
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 84
Identification data .......................... 254
Ignition switch ................................ 15
Independent additional heater ........ 42
Inflation pressure ............................ 267
Inflation procedure ......................... 205
Instrument panel ............................ 114
Interior fittings ................................ 64
Interiors .......................................... 250
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 166
Jump starting ................................ 198
Lectern ......................................... 67
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 226
Light beam direction ...................... 81
Lights off ........................................ 48
Loading advice............................... 184
Main beam headlights............. 49-212
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 234
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 230
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 231
Manual climate control system ....... 32
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 171
Moving footboard ........................... 75
MSR system .................................. 82
MSR (system)................................. 82
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 121
– Setup menu .............................. 121
Number plate lights....................... 215
On-board instruments................... 114
Parking ......................................... 181
Parking lights.............................. 50-61

Parking sensors ............................. 101
Performance .................................. 278
Pollen filter ..................................... 241
Power socket ................................. 67
Power steering fluid........................ 239
Power supply ................................. 259
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ............................................ 349
Pretensioners ................................. 157
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 196
Protecting the environment ............ 111
Radio ............................................ 107
Rain sensor .................................... 54
Rear camera .................................. 97
Rear door with two wings............... 75
Rear fog lights ................................ 61
Rear footboard ............................... 76
Rear partition ................................. 65
Rear roof light (changing a bulb) ..... 216
Rear view mirrors ........................... 25
Refrigerated compartment ............. 64
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 109
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 211
Replacing a wheel .......................... 199
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades .......................................... 247
Rev counter ................................... 118
Revolving seat with seat belts ........ 17
Rim Protector................................. 265
Rims and tyres ............................... 264Roof lights...................................... 59
Roof rack ....................................... 80
Rubber hoses ................................ 246
Saving fuel .................................... 185
SBR system ................................... 157
Seat base plastic covers ................ 19
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 156
Seats (Combi versions)................... 20
Seats ............................................. 16
Seats (Panorama version)............... 20
Seats with adjustable armrests....... 17
Seat with revolving base................. 17
Setup for Isofix child restraint
system ......................................... 164
Shelf above cab ............................. 68
Side bags....................................... 175
Side lights ......................... 49-212-216
Ski rack.......................................... 80
Sliding door.................................... 74
Sliding side window ....................... 74
Snow chains .................................. 195
Snow tyres ..................................... 195
Spare wheel ................................... 264
Speed block................................... 70
Speed Limiter................................. 57
Speedometer ................................. 118
Spray nozzles................................. 247
Sprung seat ................................... 16Starting the engine ................. 180-198
Start&Stop system ......................... 103
Steering ......................................... 263
Steering wheel ............................... 25
Stopping the engine ....................... 180
Sun visors ...................................... 67
Supplies ......................................... 319
Suspension .................................... 261
Symbols......................................... 10
Tablet Holder ................................ 68
Tachograph .................................... 69
third brake lights ............................ 215
Towing the vehicle .......................... 226
Towing trailers ................................ 187
TPMS............................................. 89
Traction Plus system ...................... 88
Transmission .................................. 260
Tray under the seat ........................ 19
Trip Computer ................................ 129
Tyres .............................................. 264
Upper storage compartment......... 64
Usage conditions ........................... 186
VIN plate ....................................... 254
Warming up the engine just
after it has started ........................ 180
Warning lights and messages......... 132
Weights.......................................... 280
Wheel geometry ............................. 264
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