stop start FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
WARNING
167)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
RECHARGING THE
BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device 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
device is in the STOP position and
the driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the car,
disconnect both battery leads before
connecting it. Do not use a "quick-type"
battery charger to provide the starting
voltage.
168) 169)
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole D of the battery;
connect the positive battery charger
lead to the positive battery terminal E
and the negative lead to the sensor
terminal F as in fig. 178;
turn on the charger;
at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;
after disconnecting the charger,
reconnect the connector A to the
sensor C as in fig. 178.
WARNING
168)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.
169)Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch
that, in the event of a crash, comes
into operation by cutting off the fuel
supply and turning off the engine as a
consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, it cuts
off the fuel supply and also activates
the hazard warning lights, side lights
and courtesy lights while releasing
all the doors and displaying the relevant
message; they are deactivated by
pressing button A. On some versions,
there is also a safety relay that activates
in the event of impact to cut off the
electrical supply. In this way, fuel is
prevented from escaping if the pipes
are broken and the formation of sparks
or electrical discharges following
damage to the vehicle electrical
components is avoided.
170) 171)
IMPORTANT After an accident,
remember to remove the key from the
ignition device to prevent the battery
from running down. If no fuel leaks
or damage to vehicle's electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) are detected
after the impact and the vehicle is
able to set off again, reactivate the
automatic fuel cut-off switch.
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take the screwdriver provided from
the box and prise up at the point
shown to raise the cap C fig. 183;
take the tow ring D from the box and
screw it onto the threaded pin fig. 183.
The rear ring B fig. 184 is located at
the point shown in the diagram.
WARNING
172)Screw on the tow hook and check
that it stops at the end of travel position.
173)Before towing, switch off the steering
lock (see "Starting device" paragraph
under the "Knowing your car" section).
174)Remember that the brake servo and
the electric power steering are not available
during towing operations. Significantly
greater force must be exerted on the brake
pedal and on the steering wheel to operate
them.175)Do not use flexible cables for towing
and avoid jerking. During towing
operations, make sure that the fastened
joint does not damage adjoining
components.
176)When towing the vehicle comply with
the specific rules of the Highway Code
regarding the towing device and the
behaviour on the road.
177)Do not start the engine while towing
the vehicle.
178)Towing must be made exclusively on
roads/streets; the device must not be used
to recover the vehicle if it got off the road.
179)Towing must not be made for getting
past significant obstacles on the road
(e.g. heaps of snow or material on the road
surface).
180)Towing must take place with the two
vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible; towing by
roadside assistance vehicles, too, must
take place with the two vehicles aligned as
much as possible
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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. radio,
hazard warning 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 will also be more at risk
of freezing (this can happen already at
-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.
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.
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SERVICING AND CARE

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. 194:
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.
196) 197) 198) 199)
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.
WARNING
196)Remember that the road holding
qualities of your vehicle also depend on the
correct inflation pressure of the tyres.
197)If the pressure is too low, the tyre will
overheat and could be seriously damaged.
198)Avoid switching the tyres from the
right side of the vehicle to the left side and
vice versa.
199)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
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prevent any liquid from entering the
system: this could damage it beyond
repair.
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ANTITHEFT PROTECTION
The system is equipped with an
anti-theft protection system based on
the exchange of information with the
electronic control unit (Body Computer)
on the vehicle.
This guarantees maximum safety and
prevents the secret code from being
entered after the power supply has
been disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome, the
system will start to operate, whereas if
the comparison codes are not the
same or if the electronic control unit
(Body Computer) is replaced, the
system will ask the user to enter the
secret code according to the procedure
described in the paragraph below.
Entering the secret code
When the system is switched on, if the
code is requested, the display will
show "Please enter Anti-Theft Code"
followed by the screen showing a
keypad to enter the secret code.
The secret code is made up of four
digits from 0 to 9.
Uconnect™3” Radio:The secret code is made up of four
digits, from 0 to 9: to insert the code,
turn the "BROWSE ENTER" right knob
and press to confirm.
Uconnect™5” Radio –Uconnect™
5” Radio NAV
The secret code is made up of four
digits, from 1 to 9: to insert the first
number of the code press the
corresponding key on the display. Enter
the other code digits in the same way.
After inserting the fourth digit, move the
cursor to "OK" and press the
"BROWSE/ENTER" right knob: the
system will start to operate.
If an incorrect code is entered, the
system displays "Incorrect Code" to
notify the user of the need to enter the
correct code.
After the 3 available attempts to enter
the code, the system displays
"Incorrect Code. Radio locked. Wait for
30 minutes". After the text has
disappeared it is possible to start the
code entering procedure again.
Vehicle radio passport
This document certifies ownership of
the system. The vehicle radio passport
shows the system model, serial number
and secret code.In the case of loss of the radio
passport, contact the Fiat Dealership,
taking an ID document and the vehicle
ownership documents.
IMPORTANT Keep the vehicle radio
passport in a safe place so that you
can give the information to the relevant
authorities if the system is stolen.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Look at the screen only and when it is
necessary and safe. If you need to look
at the screen for a long time, pull over
to a safe place so as not to be
distracted while driving.
Immediately stop using the system in
the event of a fault. Otherwise the
system might be damaged. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible
to have the system repaired.
WARNING
206)Follow the safety rules here below:
otherwise serious injuries may occur to the
occupants or the system may be
damaged.
207)If the volume is too loud this can be
dangerous. Adjust the volume so that
you can still hear background noises (e.g.
horns, ambulances, police vehicles, etc.).
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OPERATION
SWITCHING THE SYSTEM
ON/OFF
The system is switched on/off by
pressing the
button/knob.
The electronic volume adjustment
control rotates continuously (360°) in
both directions, without stop positions.
Turn the button/knob clockwise to
increase the radio volume or
anticlockwise to decrease it.
RADIO (TUNER) MODE
The system is equipped with the
following tuners: AM, FM and DAB (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Radio mode selection
Press the RADIO button on the front
panel to activate radio mode.
Selecting a frequency band
The different tuning modes can be
selected by pressing the RADIO button
on the front panel.
Displayed information
After the desired radio station is
selected on the display, the following
information is shown (INFO mode
activated):
In the upper part:the preset station,
the time and the other active radio
settings are highlighted (e.g.: TA).In the central part:the name of the
current station, the frequency and
the radio text information (if any) are
highlighted.
FM station list
Press the BROWSE ENTER button/
knob to display the complete list of the
FM stations that can be received.
TheA-B-Cbutton can be used,
depending on the chosen letter, to jump
alphabetically to the first of the
FM/DAB stations available for that
letter.
AM/FM radio station storage
(Where provided)
The preset stations are available in all
system modes and are selected by
touching one of the presetting buttons
1-2-3-4-5-6on the front panel.
If you are tuned to a radio station that
you wish to store, hold down the button
on the display which corresponds to
the desired preset until an acoustic
confirmation signal is emitted.
The system can store up to 18 radio
stations in each mode.AM/FM radio station selection
To search for the desired radio station
press the
orbuttons, use
the wheel on the steering wheel
controls
or turn the "BROWSE/
ENTER" knob.
Previous/next radio station search
Briefly press the
orbutton
or use the wheel on the steering wheel
controls
: when the button is
released the previous or next
radio station is displayed.
When searching forwards, if the system
reaches the end of the band, it will
automatically stop on the station where
the search has started from.
Previous/next radio station fast
search
Hold down the
orbutton to
start the fast search: when the button is
released, the first tunable radio is
played.
DAB station list
Press the BROWSE ENTER button/
knob to display:
the list of all DAB stations;
the list of stations filtered by
"Genres";
the list of stations filtered by
"Ensembles" (broadcast group).
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MULTIMEDIA

Replacing a bulb ............................ 143
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 146
Replacing an exterior bulb
– Dipped beam headlights ........... 147
– Direction indicators.................... 147
– Fog lights .................................. 148
– Main beam headlights ............... 147
– Side/tail lights ............................ 146
Replacing interior bulbs .................. 151
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades .......................................... 201
Rims and tyres ............................... 217
Rubber hoses ................................ 207
Saving fuel
.................................... 134
SBR system ................................... 94
SBR system (system) ..................... 94
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 93
Seat with revolving base................. 17
Seats ............................................. 16
Seats (Combi versions)................... 18
Seats (Panorama version)............... 18
Setup for Isofix child restraint
system ......................................... 101
Shift lever ....................................... 117
Side bags....................................... 111
Side lights ...................................... 150
Side/tail lights................................. 24
Sliding door.................................... 14
Snow chains .................................. 204Snow tyres ..................................... 204
Spare wheel ................................... 217
Speed block................................... 121
Speed Limiter................................. 120
Sprung seat ................................... 17
Start&Stop system ......................... 119
Starting the engine ......................... 115
Steering wheel ............................... 21
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) - AIRBAG ........................... 107
Symbols......................................... 4
System inspection.......................... 210Tachograph
.................................. 45
third brake lights ............................ 150
Tips, controls and general
information ................................... 260
Towing the vehicle .......................... 180
Towing trailers ................................ 135
TPMS............................................. 86
TPMS (System) .............................. 86
Traction Plus system ...................... 85
Transmission .................................. 117
Trip computer................................. 54
Tyres .............................................. 217
Uconnect 3” Radio
....................... 263
Uconnect 5” Radio – Uconnect
5” Radio Nav................................ 272
Version with methane system
(Natural Power)
............................ 131VIN plate ........................................ 209
Warning lights and messages
....... 56
Weights and loads ......................... 234
Wheel geometry ............................. 217
Wheels ........................................... 217
Wheels and tyres ........................... 203
Window washing............................ 32
Windscreen wiper .......................... 32
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 197