refuelling FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

ADDITIVE FOR
DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADBLUE (UREA)
System description
The vehicle is equipped with an UREA
fuel injection system and a Selective
Catalytic Reduction catalyst to meet the
emission standards.
These two systems ensure compliance
with the diesel emissions requirements;
at the same it maintains fuel saving
levels, driveability, torque and power.
For the system messages and warnings
refer to the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the "Knowing
the instrument panel" section.
Notes
When you stop the vehicle you
could hear a distinct click coming from
under the vehicle due to the UREA
injection system, this is normal.
The UREA injection system pump
continues to operate for a short period
of time after the engine is switched
off, to purge the circuit. This is normal,
and you can still hear its noise from
under the vehicle.
VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
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INTRODUCTION
The "Natural Power" version of the Fiat
Ducato features two fuel system, one
primary natural gas (methane) system
and one emergency petrol system.
METHANE CYLINDERS
The vehicle is equipped with five
cylinders (total capacity of about 218
litres) located under the vehicle floor
and protected by two special shields.
The cylinders are the tank that contains
the methane in its compressed
gaseous state (nominal pressure of 200
bar at 15°C). The methane, stored in
the cylinders at high pressure, flows
through a dedicated pipe to reach the
pressure regulator/reduction unit which
supplies the 4 methane injectors at
low pressure (about 6 bar).
The cylinders must be inspected, in
accordance with ECE Regulation
Procedure no. 110, every 4 years
from the vehicle registration date or
in accordance with specific
regulations in individual countries.IMPORTANT If gas is smelled, switch
from methane operation to petrol
operation and immediately go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the vehicle checked
and possible system faults excluded.
FUEL SWITCHING
LOGICS
Management of switching between the
two different fuel supplies is fully
automatic, and carried out by the
engine control unit.
When the residual amount of methane
drops below 1/5 of the cylinder
capacity, the lowest level and the edges
of the other levels flash to indicate the
reserve state and that refuelling fig. 140
is required.
If the methane runs out, it is
automatically switched to petrol; on the
display, all the empty segments stop
flashing and then the
indicator near
the CNG icon fig. 141 turns on.
Having reached the reserve methane
pressure threshold, and completely
filled the methane tank, the system
forces the switch to petrol for 5
seconds, with the aim of keeping the
petrol fuel supply system fully efficient.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

The general recommendation is to
avoid emptying the petrol tank
completely, as this may lead to a
risk for the driver:
After the METHANE level has
dropped below the reserve threshold,
the vehicle will continue to run on petrol
until it runs out;
the vehicle has run out of petrol
during a previous mission and while
running on METHANE it has reached
the METHANE reserve pressure
threshold: in this case, the system
forces switching to petrol and the
vehicle turns off while it is in motion.NOTE Make sure that the key is in the
OFF position when refuelling with
methane. If, in fact, the system has
already forced running on petrol and
you refuel with methane with the key in
the ON position, the engine will
continue running on petrol until the next
time it is started.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
Passing from running on methane to
running on petrol causes the maximum
speed to be limited to 90 km/h;
therefore, after the first methane reserve
indication, it is advisable to refuel and
after the second indication of gaseous
fuel running out (double beep), avoid
"risky" conditions such as overtaking at
high speed on the motorway.
Petrol operation is for emergency only.
In order to guarantee good
independence, even where there is
limited tank capacity, performance is
limited such as speed or, as for
take-off, acceleration (particularly uphill).
As such, before embarking on
demanding journeys and/or routes, in
terms of load or road conditions, it
is advisable to ensure that the gaseous
fuel canister is full.
WARNING
38)Fiat Ducato Natural Power is equipped
with a high pressure methane system
designed to run at 200 bar. It is dangerous
to stretch the system with higher
pressures. If there is a problem with the
methane system, only contact a Fiat
Dealership. Do not alter the methane
system configuration or components; they
are designed exclusively for the Fiat
Ducato Natural Power. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and prejudice safety.
39)When oven painting, the cylinders must
be removed from the vehicle and refitted
by a Fiat Dealership. Although the methane
system has numerous safety features, it is
advisable to close the manual tap on the
cylinders every time the vehicle is not
in use for a long period, transported on
other vehicles or moved in an emergency
as a result of a breakdown or accident.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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....................215
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSION ........................................217
ENGINE ..........................................219
STEERING SYSTEM .......................222
WHEELS .........................................223
DIMENSIONS ..................................227
PERFORMANCE .............................237
WEIGHTS AND LOADS...................240
REFUELLING ..................................243
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............248
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................251
CO2 EMISSIONS ...........................258
214
TECHNICAL DATA

REFUELLING
2.0 115 Multijet 22.3 130 - 150
Multijet2-150
ECOJET2.3 130 Multijet
with AdBlue2.3 180 Multijet 2
PowerPrescribed fuels
and original
lubricants
Fuel tank (litres):
90(*)90(*)90(*)90(*)Diesel for motor
vehicles (EN590
Specification) Including a reserve of
(litres):10/12 10/12 10/12 10/12
UREA tank (litres)
(for versions
markets, where
provided)-
15
(**)15 -AdBlue (water-urea
solution) standard
DIN 70 070 and ISO
22241-1
207) 208)
(*) A 120 litre tank is available on request for all versions (with reserve of 12 litres). With the "Tempo Libero" option a 60 litre tank is available on request (with reserve
of 10 litres).
(**) Only for 150 ECOJET versions
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3.0 140 Natural Power Prescribed fuels and original lubricants
Fuel tank (litres):Petrol: 14.5
Methane (kg): 36(§) (°°)Petrol with an octane number (RON) no lower
than 95 (EN228 specification)
Automotive methane and bio-methane
(EN16723 specification) Including a reserve of (litres): Petrol: 8
Engine cooling system:
10
(***)Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLUUP
liquid at 50%(****)
Engine sump (litres): 8
SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS 5W-40
Engine sump and filter (litres): 9
Gearbox/differential casing (litres): 2.9 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARTECH
COMFORT-MATIC transmission hydraulic
actuation system (litres):0.7 TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
Clutch hydraulic activation system (litres): 0,050 TUTELA TOP4
Hydraulic braking circuit with ASR/ESC (kg) 0.62TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA TOP4/S
Hydraulic power steering: 1.5 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GI/E (red)
(§) Range on Methane: 400 km
(°°) The amount of methane depends on the outside temperature, the supply pressure, the quality of the gas and the type of refuelling system. The total volume of
the cylinders is about 220 litres (218.5 nominal) for all versions.
(***) With Webasto: + 1/4 litre - Underseat heating 600cc: + 1 litre - Underseat heating 900cc: + 1.5 litres - Underseat heating + Webasto: + 1.25 litres - Underseat
heating + Webasto: +1.75 litres
(****) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand demineralised water.
IMPORTANT Note that when using a fuel like methane, the range is extremely variable because in addition to the vehicle
maintenance and driving conditions it also depends on the temperature of the gas in the cylinder. The methane actually heats
up during the refuelling and cools down whilst driving, undergoing variations in pressure that reduce the quantity that can
be used.
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TECHNICAL DATA

Rear roof light (changing a bulb). . . .157
Rear view mirrors....................25
Rear-view camera..................130
Refuelling..........................243
Refuelling the vehicle...............133
Replacing a bulb...................149
Replacing an exterior bulb..........152
Replacing an exterior bulb
Dipped beam headlights........153
Direction indicators.............153
Fog lights......................154
Main beam headlights..........153
Side/tail lights..................152
Replacing interior bulbs.............157
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades..........................208
Revolving seat with seat belts........18
Rims and tyres.....................223
Rubber hoses......................213
Saving fuel........................132
SBR system........................98
Seat base plastic covers.............20
Seat belts
Use .............................97
Seat with revolving base.............18
Seats...............................17
Seats (Combi versions)..............21
Seats (Panorama version)............21
Seats with adjustable armrests.......18Setup for Isofix child restraint
system..........................105
Shift lever..........................122
Side bags.........................115
Side lights......................27-156
Sliding door.........................14
Snow chains.......................211
Snow tyres........................211
Spare wheel.......................223
Speed block.......................128
Speed Limiter......................127
Sprung seat.........................17
Start&Stop system.................125
Starting the engine.................119
Steering wheel......................24
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) - AIRBAG.................111
Symbols.............................4
System inspection.................216Tablet Holder.......................48
Tachograph.........................48
third brake lights...................156
Tips, controls and general
information......................266
Towing the vehicle..................186
Towing trailers.....................141
TPMS..............................90
TPMS (System)......................90
Traction Plus system.................89Transmission.......................122
Tray under the seat..................20
Trip computer.......................58
Tyres ..............................223
Uconnect 3” Radio................269
Uconnect 5” Radio – Uconnect
5” Radio Nav....................278
Version with methane system
(Natural Power)..................138
VIN plate..........................215
Warning lights and messages.......60
Weights and loads.................240
Wheel geometry...................223
Wheels............................223
Wheels and tyres...................210
Window washing....................34
Windscreen wiper...............34-208
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid.............................204