engine coolant FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2018 Owner handbook (in English)
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During fully automatic system
operation, you can change the set
temperature, air distribution and fan
speed at any time by using the relevant
buttons or knobs: the system will
automatically change its settings to
adjust to the new requirements. During
fully automatic operation (FULL AUTO),
the word FULL will disappear if the air
distribution and/or flow rate and/or
engagement of the compressor and/or
recirculation settings are changed. In
this way, the functions will switch from
automatic to manual control until the
AUTO button is pressed again.
WARNING
2)The air conditioning system uses R134a
or R1234yf refrigerant compatible with
the regulations in force in the countries
where the vehicle is sold. When charging,
only use the gas indicated on the
dedicated plate in the engine compartment
. The use of other coolants affects the
efficiency and condition of the system. The
lubricant used for the compressor is also
strictly linked to the type of cooling gas,
please refer to a Fiat Dealership.
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, an additional heater
is also present beneath the driver's
seat. The fan for this heater is operated
by means of the button F located on
the control panel fig. 75.
INDEPENDENT
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle is available, on request,
with two different independent heaters:
one fully automatic, the other which
can be programmed.
AUTOMATIC VERSION
The additional heater is turned on in
automatic mode when the engine
is started and the required outside
temperature and coolant conditions are
present. Deactivation is always
automatic.
35)
IMPORTANT During periods with low
outdoor temperatures when the device
cuts in, check that the fuel level is
always higher than the reserve level.
Otherwise the device could lock and
require the assistance of a Fiat
Dealership.
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PROGRAMMABLE
VERSION
The additional heater operates
completely independently of engine
operation and allows the following:
heating the passenger compartment
with the engine off
defrosting the windows;
heat the engine coolant and then the
engine itself prior to starting.
The system consists of:
a diesel burner for heating the water
with an exhaust silencer for the
combustion gases;
a metering pump connected to the
reservoir pipes for supplying the burner;
a heat exchanger connected to the
engine cooling system pipes;
a control unit connected to the
passenger compartment heating/
ventilation system to allow automatic
operation;
an electronic control unit for
controlling and adjusting the built-in
burner;
a digital timer fig. 76 for turning the
heater on manually or for programming
its turn-on time.IMPORTANT The heater is equipped
with a thermal limiter that cuts off
combustion in the case of overheating
due to insufficient coolant/coolant
leaks. In this case, after repairing the
fault in the cooling system and/or
topping up the fluid, press the program
selection button before turning the
heater back on.
Digital timer fig. 76
1) Time/timer display
2) Ventilation warning light
3) Time "forward" adjustment button
4) Program selection button
5) Clock preselection recall number
6) Activation button for immediate
heating
7) Time adjustment/reading warning
light
8) Time "backward" adjustment button
9) Heater cycle warning lightHeating 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.
Setting the current time
Keep button 4 pressed: the display
and warning light 7 will switch on;
At the same time, within 10
seconds, press buttons 3 or 8 to select
the exact time;
Release button 4.
When the display goes off, the current
time is stored.
Continuing to press the buttons 3 or 8
will move the digits on the clock
forwards or backwards faster.
Time setting is not possible when the
heating or ventilation functions are
active.
IMPORTANT Pay attention to the
daylight saving time/standard time
setting.
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manualpressing the “immediate
heating” button on the timer again
(flame button 6).
The heating warning light and the
display light are switched off. The fluid
circulation pump keeps working for
approximately two minutes: the heater
can be switched back on again during
this time.
IMPORTANT The parking heater goes
off when battery voltage is low to allow
the vehicle to be started.
IMPORTANT Before turning on the
device, ensure that the fuel level is
above the reserve. Otherwise the
device could lock and require
the assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
Always turn off the heater when
refuelling and near service stations to
avoid the risk of explosion or fire
hazards.
Do not park the vehicle on
inflammable material such as paper,
grass or dry leaves: fire hazard!
The temperature near the heater
should not exceed 120°C (e.g. during
oven painting in a body shop). The
electronic control unit components may
be damaged at higher temperatures.
Whilst the heater is operating with
the engine switched off, it absorbs
energy from the battery; the engine
should therefore be left running for
a while to make sure that the battery is
properly recharged.
To check the coolant level, follow the
instructions in the "Vehicle
maintenance" chapter, "Engine coolant
system fluid" paragraph. The water in
the heating circuit must contain a
minimum percentage of 10% antifreeze.
For maintenance and repairs,
consult only a Fiat Dealership and use
only original parts.
MAINTENANCE
Have the additional heater checked
regularly at a Fiat Dealership (and
always at the start of every winter). This
will guarantee safe and economic
operation of the heater as well as a long
duration.
ADDITIONAL REAR
HEATING (Panorama and
Combinato)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Panorama and Combi versions
are equipped with a main heating
system plus an additional system
(available on request) with controls in
the roof panel trim above the second
row of seats fig. 77.For it to operate, it must be enabled
using the button F fig. 78 on the control
panel.
Turn the knob D to the maximum cold
position (knob at blue sector); air at
ambient temperature will come out of
the rear footwell vents (located under
the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row for
Panorama versions and the grille on the
left wheel arch side for Combi
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 52
DISPLAY ........................................ 56
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 58
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 60
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 60
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 61
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 61
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 62
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 63
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 63
-LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........... 64
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ............ 64
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE................ 65
-POWER STEERING FAILURE ............. 65
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE .............................................. 65
-INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 67
-UREA INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE. 68
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 68
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 68
-GLOW PLUG PREHEATING / GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............. 69
-LOW DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE
(UREA) LEVEL WARNING .................... 69
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ......................... 70
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 70
-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 71
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 72
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 72
-DRIVING ADVISOR ............................ 73-TPMS SYSTEM .................................. 74
-DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............ 75
-FOLLOW ME HOME .......................... 75
-LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR ............ 75
-RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ......... 75
-FOG LIGHTS ...................................... 75
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 76
-SPEED LIMITER ................................. 76
-AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ...................................... 76
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 76
-"UP" FUNCTION ................................ 77
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE .............. 78
-LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE ................. 78
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ..................... 78
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT .... 78
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD .................. 79
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................. 79
-SCHEDULED SERVICING .................. 79
-FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA
SWITCH TRIPPED ............................... 80
-COMFORT-MATIC SYSTEM FAILURE
INDICATION ........................................ 80
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 80
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 80
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE .............................................. 80
-LIMITED RANGE ................................ 80
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION............... 81
-START&STOP FAILURE ..................... 81
-LOW DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE
(UREA) LEVEL WARNING .................... 82
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel
versions) .............................................. 82
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
.
Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
6)
WARNING
6)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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What it means What to do
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds. The warning light turns on when the engine
is overheated.
The display shows the dedicated message.In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off
the engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait
for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully
open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the
level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
reservoir itself. Also check visually for any fluid leaks. If,
when restarting, the warning light switches on again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g.
in high-performance driving): slow down and, if the
warning light stays on, stop the vehicle. Wait for 2 or 3
minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to further favour the coolant circulation,
then stop the engine. Check that the coolant level is
correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
redLOW BATTERY CHARGE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off as soon as the
engine has started (with the engine idling a brief delay
before switching off is acceptable).If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately.
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Message Signal Description
CCVSParking Brake Switch Indicates parking brake engaged
Wheel based speed Indicates vehicle speed
Clutch switch Indicates clutch pedal pressed
Brake switch Indicates brake pedal pressed
Cruise control active Indicates Cruise Control active
EEC2Accelerator pedal position 1 Indicates accelerator pedal position
Engine Percent Load At Current SpeedIndicates percentage ratio between engine torque and
maximum indicated torque at current engine speed
LFC Engine total fuel used Indicates total fuel used during vehicle operation
DD Fuel Level Indicates ratio of fuel volume to total tank volume
EEC1 Engine speed Indicates engine speed
VDHR High resolution total vehicle distance Indicates total vehicle distance travelled
ET1 Engine coolant temperature Indicates temperature of engine coolant
AMB Ambient Air Temperature Indicates temperature outside of vehicle
LFEFuel Rate Indicates quantity of fuel used by engine per time unit
Instantaneous Fuel EconomyIndicates ratio between quantity of fuel used and
current vehicle speed
SERV Service distanceIndicates distance that can be travelled by vehicle
before scheduled servicing
HOURS Total engine hours Indicates total engine operating time
DC1 Position of doors Indicates current door status
AS Alternator Status 1 Indicates current alternator status
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