oil change FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

Heating turned on immediately
To switch the system on manually,
press the button 6 of the timer: the
display and warning light 9 will light up
and remain on the entire time the
system is working.
Switching on time will disappear after
10 seconds.
Programmed activation of heating
Before programming system activation,
it is essential to set the time.
Programming the switching on time
To program the activation time:
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.
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).
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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 the
MAR position, the display fig. 79 -
fig. 80 shows the oil level by turning
on/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.CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll up through the
screen and the related options
or to increase the displayed
value.
MODEPress briefly to access the menu and/or
go to next screen or to confirm the
required menu option.
Hold down to go back to the standard
screen.
To scroll down through the
screen and the related options
or to decrease the displayed
value.
NoteThe
andbuttons turn
on various functions depending on the
situation, as follows:
79 - Versions with multifunction displayF1A0354
Liv.olio
MAX MIN
80 - Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
displayF1A0355
MODE
81F1A0304
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What it means What to do
redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light
comes on, but should go out 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.
8)
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, warning
light
will also come on and engine operation is
limited to 3000 rpm when a second threshold is
reached.
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.
45) 46)
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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WARNING
43)If thewarning light does not switch on when the key is turned to MAR or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the
display), there may be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident
or, in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
44)A failure of the
warning light is indicated by thewarning light flashing or, depending on the version, by theicon turning on
continuously on the display. In this case, thewarning light may not indicate a possible problem with the airbag restraint system. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
45)If the
warning light comes on, the exhausted engine oil should be changed as soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km from
the first switching-on of this warning light. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty.
Remember that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top
up the engine oil.
46)If the
warning light flashes when driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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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;
Restore additive level for AdBlue
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for versions /
markets where applicable), at the
ignition of the lamp or the message on
the instrument panel;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1) (2)●●●●●
Check COMFORT-MATIC transmission hydraulic system fluid level (3) (*)●●●●●
Check oil for hydraulic clutch activation system (for versions with
COMFORT-MATIC transmission) (3) (*)●●●●●
Change oil for hydraulic clutch activation system (for versions with
COMFORT-MATIC transmission) (4) (*)●●
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic
tensioner) (130 - 150 - 180 Multijet 2 versions)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(5)●●
Check tension of auxiliary drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(115 MultiJet 2 versions) (5)●●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (130-150-180 Multijet 2
versions)●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (115 Multijet 2 versions)●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) Consumption of additive for emissions (UREA) depends on the condition of use of the vehicle and is indicated by a warning light and message on the instrument
panel (for versions/markets, where provided).
(3) Check to be performed every year in case of use in cold climates.
(*) NOTE (for COMFORT-MATIC versions): to check the transmission fluid level and to check/change the clutch hydraulic system fluid, go to a Fiat Dealership.
(4) Or every 2 years
(5) 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
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check fuel/engine management system
operation and engine oil decay (the latter for versions/markets, where
provided)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for versions with S.S.D.
(or every 6 months)●●●●●
Replace fuel filter cartridge●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (130-150-180 Multijet 2 versions)●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) (115 Multijet 2 versions)●●
Replace timing belt (130-150-180 Multijet 2 versions)(6)
Replace timing belt (115 Multijet 2 versions)(7)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (8)●●●●●
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(8) If the vehicle is equipped with an air cleaner specially for dusty areas: check and clean filter every 20,000 km, change filter every 40,000 km or change the air
cleaner whenever the obstructed air cleaner indicator appears.
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150

Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(9)
Change the brake fluid(10)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner●●●●●
(9) The effective 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 24 months. Change engine oil and oil filter every 12
months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
(10) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150

Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for versions with S.S.D.
(or every 6 months)●●●●●
Spark plug replacement●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (1)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(3)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition of the methane pipes and fittings, methane
tank fastening, possible restoration●●●●●
Check the pressure regulator and, if necessary, replace the internal filter●●●●●
Check operation and parameters of fuel supply system using self-diagnosis
socket●●●●●
(1) If the vehicle is equipped with a special air filter for dusty areas: - every 20,000 km, check and clean the filter
(2) If the vehicle annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
(3) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150

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”.
COMFORT-MATIC
GEARBOX HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM FLUID
To check the gearbox oil level and to
change the clutch hydraulic fluid, go to
a Fiat Dealership.
190)
WARNING
181)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: inflammable gases
and vapours may be present, constituting
a fire risk.
182)Be very careful working in the engine
compartment when the engine is hot:
you may get burned. Remember that the
fan may start up if the engine is hot: this
could injure you. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
183)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.184)Prevent power steering fluid from
coming into contact with hot engine parts:
it is flammable.
185)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility.
186)Some commercial windscreen washer
additives are flammable. The engine
compartment contains hot parts which
could start a fire if they come into contact.
187)Do not release the cap from the
extension without previously extracting the
system using the ring.
188)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
189)The symbol
, on the brake fluid
container indicates if a brake fluid is
synthetic or mineral­based. Use of mineral
type fluids will damage the special rubber
seals of the braking system beyond repair.
190)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of respecting the
environment and according to legal
requirements.
WARNING
49)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 vehicle.
50)Used engine oil and replaced oil filters
contain substances which are harmful to
the environment. To change oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
51)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze fluid is used
in the cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type as that contained in the cooling
system for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
fluid cannot be mixed with any other type
of fluid. If this occurs, do not start the
engine and contact your Fiat Dealership
immediately.
52)Do not press on the power steering
end of travel with engine on for more than
8 consecutive seconds, since noise is
produced and there is a risk of system
damages.
53)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
4)Power steering fluid consumption is
extremely low; if another top-up is required
after only a short period of time, have the
system checked for leaks at a Fiat
Dealership.
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