technical specifications FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat Ducato. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the
features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the use of your vehicle to help you get the most from the technological features
of your Fiat Ducato. It also provides a description of special features and essential information for the care and maintenance of your vehicle
over time as well as for safe driving.
We urge you to read the warnings and indications found throughout the text with care, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are reported at the end of each paragraph and are followed by a number. That number recalls the
corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and
the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Ducato versions. As a consequence, you should only consider the information
which is related to the trim level, engine and version that you have purchased. All data contained in this publication is
purely indicative. Fiat Group Automobiles can modify the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication
at any time, for technical or marketing purposes. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING
45) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be perfectly closed
while travelling. Make sure that
the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the
bonnet has not been properly
locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
46) Incorrect positioning of the stay
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly.
47) Perform these operations only
when the vehicle is stationary.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK
To fit the roof/ski rack, with
provision for versions H1 and H2,
use the pins A provided on the
edges of the roof fig. 123.
Long wheelbase vehicles are
equipped with 8 pins; short or
medium wheelbase vehicles are
equipped with 6 pins; vehicles with
extra-long wheelbases are
equipped with 10 pins.
48) 49)
6) 7)
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit
carefully. Assembly must be
performed by qualified personnel.
WARNING
48) After travelling for a few
kilometres, check to ensure that
the fixing screws for the
attachments are well tightened.
49) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the vehicle to side wind.
IMPORTANT
6) The size of the loads you
transport must strictly comply
with currently applicable
regulations.
7) Never exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see “Technical
specifications” section).
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WARNING
141) Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your
vehicle is stationary according to
the regulations in force.
Passengers should get out of the
vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel
to be changed away from the
traffic. Apply the handbrake. in
the event of a wheel change on a
slope or on unsurfaced roads,
put any object as stop under the
wheels.
142) The spare wheel supplied (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is specific for your
vehicle. Therefore, it must not be
used on other models. Do not
use spare wheels of other models
on your vehicle. The wheel bolts
are specific for your vehicle: do
not use them on different models
and do not use bolts from other
models on your car.143) Have the wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible. Do
not apply grease to the bolt
threads before fitting: they could
come unscrewed.
144) Use the jack only to replace
wheels on the vehicle with which
it is supplied or on other vehicles
of the same model. Never use
the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other car models. Never
use the jack to carry out repairs
under the vehicle. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause
the lifted vehicle to fall. Do not
use the jack for loads higher than
those shown on the label.
145) Never tamper with the inflation
valve. Never introduce tools of any
kind between rim and tyre. Check
tyre and spare wheel pressure
regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical
specifications" section.
146) No tools other than the crank
provided should be used with
the spare wheel lifting device; it
should be operated by hand only.147) On versions equipped with
self-levelling air suspension, never
introduce the head or hands in
the wheel arch: the vehicle could
raise or lower automatically
depending on possible load or
temperature changes.
148) The device should only be
operated by hand, without using
any type of tool other than the
crank provided, like pneumatic or
electrical screwers.
149) The moving components of the
jack (screw and joints) can also
cause injuries: do not touch them.
If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
150) At the end of the operation of
raising/locking the spare wheel,
after having checked the correct
positioning of the wheel under the
platform (yellow notch inside the
window on the device), the
spanner must be extracted, taking
care not to turn it in the wrong
direction (as in fig. 189) to
facilitate the extraction of the
spanner itself, to prevent the
attachment device from being
released and the wheel assembly
not being securely retained.
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IMPORTANT
2) Replace the bottle containing the
sealant after the expiry date.
Dispose of the bottle and
the sealant properly. Have the
sealing fluid and the bottle
disposed of in compliance with
national and local regulations.
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
45)
163) 164)
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph "Replacing fuses" in this
chapter.
❒before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
❒always check the headlight beam
direction after changing a bulb;
IMPORTANT A slight misting may
appear on the internal surface
of the headlight: this does
not indicate a fault and is caused
by low temperature and the degree
of humidity in the air. Misting will
rapidly disappear when the
headlights are switched on. The
presence of drops inside the
headlights indicates infiltration of
water. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
45) Halogen bulbs must be handled
by holding the metallic part only.
Touching the transparent part
of the bulb with your fingers may
reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the
lifespan of the bulb. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the
bulb with a cloth moistened with
alcohol and let the bulb dry.
WARNING
163) Modifications or repairs to the
electric system that are not
carried out properly or do not take
the system technical
specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the
risk of fire.
164) Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas; in the case of
breakage they may burst.
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POWER STEERING
FLUID
188)
3)
51)
Check that the liquid contained in
the tank is at the maximum level.
This operation must be carried out
with the vehicle level and with
the engine off and cold.
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the plastic cover A fig. 242,
rotating the locking screws B fig.
242 counter-clockwise, to access the
filler of the reservoir;
❒check that the fluid level is up to the
MAX mark on the dipstick attached
to the fuel cap F fig. 239 - fig. 240
- fig. 241 (use the level shown on the
20°C side of the dipstick to check
when cold).
If the level of the fluid in the tank is
lower than the specified level,
top up using only one of the
products indicated in the "Fluid and
lubricants" table in the "Technical
specifications" section, proceeding
as follows:
❒Start the engine and wait for the fluid
level in the tank to stabilise.❒With the engine running, turn the
steering wheel from right to left
fully several times.
❒Top up the fuel to the MAX level and
then retighten the cap.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER
FLUID
183) 184)
To add fluid:
❒remove cap D fig. 239 - fig. 240 - fig.
241, pulling the retaining tooth
outward;
❒pull the opening of the pipe upwards
to remove the telescopic funnel fig.
243.
IMPORTANT Before opening the
cap, make sure it is correctly
oriented (as illustrated in fig. 243) to
prevent it from being damaged
and interfering with the adjacent
mechanical parts. Otherwise, turn it
until it reaches the correct position.
Fill according to the following
instructions:
Use a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35, in the
following concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC
35 and 70% water in summer.50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC
35 and 50% water in winter.
At temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35 fluid.
To close the cap, operate as
follows:
❒push the funnel fully until it locks;
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❒close the cap.
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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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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to
increase when the vehicle is used;
for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in the
“Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 246:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn;
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when
the tread is less than 1.6 mm thick.
In any case, follow the laws in
force in the country you are in.
193) 194) 195) 196)
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking and screech starts. Be
careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or
other hard obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if required;
❒avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;❒tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing.
In any event, have the tyres checked
by specialised personnel if they
have been fitted for longer than 6
years. Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
❒in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to
change them over every 10–15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the vehicle so as
not to reverse the direction of
rotation.
IMPORTANT Replacing a tyre,
check that the tyre pressure
monitoring (TPMS) sensor is also
taken from the previous rim,
together with the valve.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are
the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well
as mud and gravel raised by other
vehicles is also not to be
underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has
implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the vehicle particular resistance
to corrosion and abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated)
steel sheets, with high resistance
to corrosion;❒spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND
UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty
against perforation due to corrosion
of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to the Warranty
Booklet.
ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also
protects the underlying sheet metal.Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust
formation. Only use genuine spare
paint products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the
frequency depends on the
conditions and environment where
the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the vehicle more often in areas
with high levels of environmental
pollution or on roads spread with
salt.
To correctly wash the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
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❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in
this chapter and illustrated with
data, tables and graphics. For the
enthusiasts and the technician, but
also just for those who want to
know every detail of their vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................254
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSION ........................................256
ENGINE ..........................................258
POWER SUPPLY ............................259
TRANSMISSION .............................260
SUSPENSION .................................261
BRAKES .........................................262
STEERING ......................................263
WHEELS .........................................264
DIMENSIONS ..................................268
PERFORMANCE .............................278
WEIGHTS........................................280
SUPPLIES .......................................319
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............321
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................324
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................335
OFFICIAL TYPE APPROVALS .........345
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................349
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. Identification
codes are printed and shown
on the plates as indicated below,
together with the positions:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATEThis plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember
and contains the following data fig.
249:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden.
FMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
(front) axle.
HMaximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare parts number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient
(for diesel engines)
CHASSIS MARKING
They are located respectively: one
on the passenger side interior
wheel arch, A fig. 250, and the
other on the low part of the
windscreen fig. 251.
The marking includes:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.
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