oil change FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

❒press button 4: the symbol 10 or the
time set previously and the number 5
corresponding to the preselection
recalled will light up in the display for
10 seconds.
IMPORTANT If you wish to recall
other preselected times, press
button 4 from time to time within 10
seconds.
– within 10 seconds, press the
buttons 3 or 8 to select the desired
switching on time.
IMPORTANT The confirmation that
the time has been memorised is
given by:
❒the disappearance of the switching
on time;
❒the presence of the preselection
number 5;
❒the lighting of the display.
IMPORTANT When the boiler
comes on:
❒the flame warning light 9 switches on
in the display;
❒the preselection number 5 goes out.
Standard settings:
Preselected time 1: 6:00
Preselected time 2: 16:00
Preselected time 3: 22:00
IMPORTANT Factory pre-settings
are cancelled with a new setting.
Preselected times are stored until
the following change. If the clock is
detached from the on-board
network (e.g. if the battery
is disconnected), the factory
pre-settings are restored.
Deactivation of the
programmed
switching on time
To delete the programmed
activation time, press button 4
briefly: the display lighting will go off
and the number 5 relating to the
preselected time will disappear.
Recalling one of the
preselected
switching on times
Operate button 4 within 10
seconds until the program number
with the desired preselected time
is displayed.The preselected time you have
chosen to set is automatically
activated after about 10 seconds
without the need for any further
confirmation with another button.
Activate the preselected time taking
into account the safety instructions
for the operation of the
independent heating (for this
purpose consult the Owner's
Manual for use of independent
heating).
IMPORTANT Independent heating
switches on at the preselected
time, both with vehicle parked and
while driving.
IMPORTANT The programmed
switching on time can be altered or
cancelled by following the
instructions given previously.
Operation duration
setting
Hold the button pressed. At the
same time press button 3 or 8.
The time and warning light 7 are
displayed.
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To program the activation time:

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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Liv.olio
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147 - Versions with reconfigurable multifunctionF1A0355
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display

- if you enter the "Temperature"
submenu, pressing the MODE
button makes "°C" or "°F" appear
on the display (depending on the
previous setting);
- press the
orbutton to
select;
When you have made the
adjustment, briefly press the MODE
button to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down
to go back to the main menu
screen without storing.
- press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to
where you are in the menu.
Selecting the
language (Language)
Display messages can be shown
in different languages: Italian,
German, English, Spanish, French,
Portuguese and Dutch.
To set the desired language,
proceed as follows:
- briefly press the MODE button:
the previously set "language" starts
flashing on the display;- press the
orbutton to
select;
- press the MODE button briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Adjust the failure/
warning buzzer
volume (Buzzer
Volume)
With this function the volume of the
acoustic signal which accompanies
the display of failure/warning can
be adjusted according to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume, proceed
as follows:
- briefly press the MODE button:
the previously set volume "level" will
flash on the display;
- press the
orbutton to
adjust;
- press the MODE button briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.Service
Scheduled servicing
Using this function you can display
information about the mileage
intervals for vehicle servicing.
To consult this information, proceed
as follows:
– briefly press the MODE button:
the display shows service
requirements in km or mi according
to the previous setting (see
paragraph “Unit of measure”);
– briefly press button MODE to go
back to the menu screen or press
the button for longer to go back
to the standard screen.
Oil change
This function displays information
regarding the remaining mileage
before the next oil change.
To consult this information, proceed
as follows:
– briefly press the MODE button;
the display shows the estimated km
distance to the next oil change
(depending on the driving mode);
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– briefly press button MODE to go
back to the menu screen or press
the button for longer to go back
to the standard screen.
NoteThe "Scheduled Servicing Plan"
requires the vehicle to be serviced every
48,000 km (or 30,000 mi). This
indication will appear automatically, with
the key at MAR-ON, starting from
2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) and will be
displayed every 200 km (or 124 mi). Oil
change notification messages are
displayed in the same way. Use the
andbuttons to alternate
between displaying scheduled servicing
and engine oil change information.
Below 200 km servicing indications are
more frequent. The display will be in
km or mi depending on the
measurement unit settings. When the
next scheduled service is approaching,
the word “Service” will appear on the
display, followed by the number of
kilometres or miles left, when the key is
turned to MAR-ON. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to carry out any service
operation in the "Scheduled servicing
plan" and to reset the display.NoteWhen an oil change is nearly due
and the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the display will show a
dedicated message. Engine
performance will decrease still driving in
these conditions. When the change is
due, the dedicated message will
reappear on the display together with
the activation of both the
and
warning lights. Contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Activating/
deactivating front
passenger side
airbags and side
bags for chest
protection
(Passenger airbag)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This function allows the passenger
side airbag to be activated/
deactivated.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the MODE button and, after
the message "Bag pass: Off" (to
deactivate) or "Bag pass: On" (to
activate) is displayed by pressing the
andbuttons, press the
MODE button again;
❒the confirmation request message
will appear on the display;❒by pressing the
or
buttons, select (Yes) (to confirm
activation/deactivation) or (No) (to
cancel);
❒press the MODE button briefly and a
message confirming the selection will
be displayed, then you will return to
the menu screen, or hold the button
down to return to the standard
screen without storing.
Daytime running lights
(DRL)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
With this function is possible to turn
the daytime running lights on and
off.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
display shows a submenu;
❒briefly press the MODE button. "On"
or "Off" flash on the display,
according to what has been
previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the digital warning light switches on,
but it should switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light switches on constantly together with the message in
the display when the system detects that the engine oil pressure is
insufficient.
22)
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(MultiJet versions with DPF only)
The warning light starts to flash together with a message on the display
(for versions/markets, where provided) when the system detects that the
engine oil has deteriorated.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the vehicle is faulty,
but simply informs the driver that it is now necessary to change the
engine oil as a result of regular vehicle use. If the oil is not changed, when
a second deterioration threshold is reached, the warning light
also
switches on in the instrument panel and the engine operation is limited to
3000 rpm.
If the oil is still not changed, when a third deterioration threshold is
reached, the engine is limited to 1500 rpm to avoid damage.Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
96) 97)
Remember that the
deterioration of the engine
oil is accelerated by:
– mainly town use of the
vehicle which makes the
DPF regeneration process
more frequent
– use of the vehicle for
short trips, preventing the
engine from reaching
operating temperature
– repeated interruption of
the regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF
warning light coming on.
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years246810
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic
tensioner) (110 (°)
- 130 - 150 - 180 MultiJet versions)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(^)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(115 MultiJet versions) (°)
)(^)●●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (110 (°)
-130-150 MultiJet
versions)●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (115 MultiJet versions) (°)
)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for versions with S.S.D.
(or every 6 months)●●●●●
Replace the fuel filter cartridge (diesel versions)●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) (115 MultiJet versions) (°)
)●●
(°)Version for specific markets
(^) When the engine oil is changed for the first time, check the tension of the accessory drive belt
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years246810
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)(110(°)130-150 MultiJet versions)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (**)( 115 MultiJet versions(°))
Replace air cleaner cartridge (***)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (°°) (#)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)●●●●●
Replace pollen filter (or every 2 years)●●●●●
(*) Advised maximum mileage 192,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town
use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(°)Version for specific markets
(**) Advised maximum mileage 144,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town
use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(***) If the vehicle is equipped with a specific air cleaner for dusty areas: -every 20,000 km check and wash cleaner; every 40,000 km replace cleaner.
(°°) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or message (if
present) on the instrument panel (see “Warning lights and messages” paragraph) and must never exceed 2 years.
(#) If the vehicle is driven mainly in towns, change engine oil and oil filter every 12 months.
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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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BRAKE FLUID
186) 187)
50)
Undo the cap E fig. 239 - fig. 240 -
fig. 241 and check that the liquid
contained in the reservoir is at
the maximum level.
The fluid level in the reservoir must
not exceed the MAX mark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the
"Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical Specifications").
NOTE Carefully clean the cap of the
reservoir and the surrounding
surface.
Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the plug is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh
equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture. For this reason, if the
vehicle is mainly used in areas with
a high degree of atmospheric
humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan”.
IMPORTANT
47) When topping up, take care not
to mix up the various types of
fluids: they are not compatible
with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
48) The used engine oil and the filter
that has been replaced contain
substances that are harmful to
the environment. To change the
oil and filters, we advise you to
contact a Fiat Dealership.49) PARAFLU
UPantifreeze is used in
the engine cooling system. Use
fluid of the same type as that
contained in the cooling system
for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. If this happens, do
not start the engine and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
50) Avoid allowing brake fluid, which
is extremely corrosive, to come
into contact with painted areas.
Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
51) Do not press the power steering
end of travel lock for longer than 8
consecutive seconds with the
engine running because it will
cause noise and risk damaging
the system.
WARNING
180) Never smoke when performing
operations in the engine
compartment. Flammable gases
and fumes may be present and
risk igniting.
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