coolant level FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Turn D knob to
.
It is advisable to switch the internal
air recirculation on whilst queuing
or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air. Do not
use the function for a long time,
particularly if there are many
passengers on board, to prevent
the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air
recirculation makes it possible to
reach the required heating or
cooling conditions more quickly
depending on the mode selected.Do not use the air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the
possibility of the windows misting
inside.
SYSTEM SERVICING
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes. Before
summer, have the system checked
at a Fiat Dealership.NoteThe system uses R134a coolant
which does not pollute the environment
in the event of accidental leakage.
Never use R12 fluid, which is not
compatible with the system
components.
AUTOMATIC
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
GENERAL
INFORMATION
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the temperature,
the quantity and the distribution of
the air in the passenger
compartment.
The temperature control is based
on the "equivalent temperature": in
other words, the system
continuously works to keep the
comfort level inside the vehicle
constant and to compensate for
possible variations in outside
conditions, including the sun's rays
detected by a dedicated sensor.
The automatically controlled
parameters and functions are:
❒air temperature at the vents;
❒air distribution at the vents;
❒fan speed (continuous variation of the
air flow);
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ADDITIONAL
HEATER
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
On some versions, an additional
heater is also present beneath the
driver's seat. The fan for this heater
is operated by means of the button
F located on the control panel fig.
53.
INDEPENDENT
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The vehicle is available, on request,
with two different independent
heaters: one fully automatic, the
other which can be programmed.
AUTOMATIC VERSION
The additional heater is turned on in
automatic mode when the engine
is started and the required outside
temperature and coolant conditions
are present. Deactivation is always
automatic.
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IMPORTANT During periods with
low outdoor temperatures when the
device cuts in, check that the fuel
level is always higher than the
reserve level. Otherwise the device
could lock and require the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership.PROGRAMMABLE
VERSION
The additional heater operates
completely independently of engine
operation and allows the following:
❒heating the passenger compartment
with the engine off
❒defrosting the windows;
❒heat the engine coolant and then the
engine itself prior to starting.
The system consists of:
❒a diesel burner for heating the water
with an exhaust silencer for the
combustion gases;
❒a metering pump connected to the
reservoir pipes for supplying the
burner;
❒a heat exchanger connected to the
engine cooling system pipes;
❒a control unit connected to the
passenger compartment
heating/ventilation system to allow
automatic operation;
❒an electronic control unit for
controlling and adjusting the built-in
burner;
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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.
22)
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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives
you all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use
the instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ...............................114
DISPLAY ........................................120
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................129
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ....................................132
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 132
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 133
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 133
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 134
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 135
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 135
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 136
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 136
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE ............... 137
- POWER STEERING FAILURE ........... 137
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE ............................................. 137
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 139
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 140
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 140
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE ................... 141
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 141
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 142
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 142
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 142
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 144
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 145
-DRIVING ADVISOR ........................... 146
- TPMS ............................................... 147
- DIPPED HEADLIGHTS ..................... 148- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 148
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 148
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 149
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 149
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 149
-SPEED LIMITER ................................ 149
- AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 150
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 150
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ................ 151
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE .................... 151
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT ... 152
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................. 152
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 152
-SCHEDULED SERVICING ................. 152
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 153
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE ............................................. 153
-LIMITED RANGE ............................... 153
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 154
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 154
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS.
Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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SPEEDOMETER
(speed indicator)
Indicator A shows the speed of the
car.
REV COUNTER
Indicator C shows the engine revs.
IMPORTANT The electronic
injection control system gradually
shuts off the flow of fuel when
the engine is over-revving, resulting
in a gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the
rev counter may indicate a gradual
or sudden increase of the speed.
This is normal and does not
indicate a fault. It may be caused,
for example, by the activation of the
climate control system or fan. In
these cases, a slow change in revs
is used to protect the battery
charge.FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
Needle E shows the amount of fuel
left in the tank.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full (see the description in
paragraph "Vehicle refuelling" in this
chapter).
The warning light on the indicator
switches on when there are about
10-12 litres of fuel (for versions with
tank capacity 90-120 l) or 10 l (for
versions with tank capacity 60 l)
remaining in the tank.
Do not travel with the tank nearly
empty to prevent damaging the
catalytic converter.
IMPORTANT The needle will point
to E and the warning light will
flash to indicate a fault in the
system. If this is the case, go to a
Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
IMPORTANT It is not advisable to
activate the additional Webasto
heater in reserve conditions.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The needle D shows the
temperature of the engine coolant
and starts supplying indications
when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50°C. In normal use, the
needle could assume different
positions within the scale,
depending on the usage
conditions.
C - Low engine coolant
temperature.
H - High engine coolant
temperature.
The warning light on the indicator
may light up (and a message on the
display may appear on certain
versions) to indicate that the
coolant fluid temperature is too
high; in this case, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
20)
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
GAUGE
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The gauge provides a graphic
indication of the level of oil in the
engine.
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the display fig. 146 -
fig. 147 shows the oil level by
lighting up / switching off five
symbols.
The gradual switching off of the
symbols indicates a decreasing oil
level.Four or five symbols light up to
indicate a sufficient level of oil in the
sump. If the fifth symbol is not lit,
this does not indicate a fault or that
insufficient oil is present in the
sump.
If the oil level is lower than the
minimum required value, the display
shows a dedicated message
indicating minimum engine oil level
and the need for a top-up.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct
oil quantity, always check using
the dipstick (see paragraph
“Checking levels” in the section
“Maintenance and care”).After a few seconds, the symbol
display indicating the amount
of engine oil disappears and:
❒When the next scheduled servicing
intervention is approaching, the
time to the next service is displayed
and the õ symbol lights up on the
display. When the service date is
reached, the display shows a
dedicated message;
❒Later on, if the time for changing the
engine oil is getting close, the
distance until the next oil change will
appear on the display. When the
service interval has expired a
dedicated warning will be shown on
the display.
IMPORTANT
20) If the needle for the engine
coolant temperature reaches the
red area, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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