2014 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER Owner handbook (in English)

IMPORTANT
1) Used batteries are harmful to the
environment. You can dispose of
them either in the correct
containers as specified by law or
by taking them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with
their disposal.
ELECTRONIC ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the remote
control functions described previously,
is controlled by the receiver located
under the dashboard near the fuse box.
Operation
The alarm intervenes in the following
cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door or the
bonnet (perimeter protection);
❒when the ignition system is started
up (ignition key turned to MAR-ON);
❒cutting of the battery leads.
Depending on the market, the
activation of the alarm causes the
activation of the siren and the direction
indicators (for about 26 seconds).
Alarm tripping and the number of
cycles depend on the sales market.
There is a maximum number of
acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal
operation.
IMPORTANT The engine stop function
is guaranteed by the Fiat CODE, which
is automatically activated when the
ignition key is extracted from the
ignition switch.Activation
With the doors and bonnet closed and
the ignition key either turned to STOP
or removed, point the key with the
remote control towards the vehicle and
press and release the lock button.
Excluding some markets, the system
produces an acoustic warning (beep)
and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is
preceded by an self-diagnosis stage: if
a fault is detected, the system
produces another acoustic signal.
In this case, turn the alarm off by
pressing the "release doors/release
load compartment" button, check that
the doors and bonnet are properly
closed and turn the alarm back on by
pressing the lock button.
If a door or the bonnet is not properly
shut, it will be excluded from the testing
by the alarm system.
If the alarm produces an acoustic signal
even when the doors and bonnet are
correctly closed, a fault has occurred in
the operation of the system. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come
on when the central locking is activated
using the metal insert in the key.
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IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries.
Disengagement
Press the door release/load
compartment release button on the key
with remote control.
The following operations are performed
(excluding some markets):
❒direction indicators flash twice;
❒there are two short acoustic signals
(beeps);
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.
Break-in attempt
indication
Any break-in attempt is indicated by the
turning on of warning light
on the
instrument panel together with the
message on the display (where
provided, see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages” in the “Knowing
the instrument panel” section).Disabling
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of inactivity), simply
lock the vehicle by turning the metal
insert of the key with remote control in
the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or
the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the key in
the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR-ON.
IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 10:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable,
steering locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central
door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All
electrical devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable
position).
The ignition switch is fitted with an
electronic safety system that requires
the ignition key to be turned back
to STOP if the engine will not start,
before the starting operation can be
repeated.
2) 3) 4) 5)
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STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON
WARNING
2) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3) Always remove the key when you
leave your vehicle to prevent
someone from accidentally
operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is
parked uphill or reverse gear if the
vehicle is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
vehicle.4) Never extract the key while the
vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases
in which the vehicle is towed.
5) Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations be carried
out involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device). This could negatively
affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also
result in vehicle non-compliance
with type-approval requirements.
SEATS
6)2)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 11 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
7)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B fig. 11 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 11 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and shift your body
weight away from the part of the seat to
be raised.11
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To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B (front part of the seat) or
the lever C (rear part of the seat)
upwards and position your body weight
on the part of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob D fig. 11.
8)
Lumbar adjustment
To adjust, turn knob E fig. 12.SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical
spring system and hydraulic shock
absorber to ensure maximum comfort
and safety. The system of springs
also effectively absorbs impact from
uneven road surfaces.
See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise adjustments,
height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and
armrest adjustment.
Ballast weight
adjustment
Use adjustment knob A fig. 13 to set
the required setting based on body
weight, with settings between 40 kg
and 130 kg.SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped with
an armrest that can be raised and
adjusted for height. To adjust,
use wheel A fig. 14.
9) 10)
SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side. Use
the control A fig. 15 to rotate the seat.
Before turning, move the seat forward
and only then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.
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REVOLVING SEAT WITH
SEAT BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is equipped with a seat belt with three
anchoring points fig. 17, two
adjustable armrests (for the adjustment,
see "Seats with adjustable armrests"
paragraph) and height-adjustable head
restraints (for the adjustment, see
"Head restraints" paragraph).
11)
Backrest angle
adjustment
Adjust lever A fig. 18.Height adjustment
Operate the controls B fig. 18 or C fig.
18 to raise/lower the front/rear part
of the seat respectively.
Seat rotation
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side and
approximately 35° toward the door It
may be locked in driving position or at
180°.
Use lever D fig. 19 (on the right side of
the seat) to turn the seat.
Before turning, move the seat forward
and only then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.
12)
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Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press
button E fig. 20 to switch the function
on/off.
CAPTAIN CHAIR SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle can be equipped with a
Captain Chair fig. 21 seat which,
depending on the versions, can feature
various adjustments (revolving or fixed,
with seat belt, etc.).
For the various adjustments refer to
what is described in the previous
paragraph "Revolving seat with seat
belt").FLAP ON BENCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The seat is equipped with a fold-down
flap that can be used as a document
support surface. To use, the pull tab A
fig. 22 and lower the flap. The flap is
equipped with two cup holder indents
and a support surface with a paper
holder clip.
13)
TRAY UNDER THE SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A tray A fig. 23 is present under the
seat that can be easily removed by
withdrawing the hooks on the support
base.
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SEAT BASE PLASTIC
COVERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The front cover A fig. 24 can be opened
by operating the release handle B fig.
24 on the upper part.
This gives access to the under-seat
compartment (see "under-seat
compartment" paragraph).
To make it easier to open the front
cover and gain access to the
compartment, the seat must be as far
back as possible.
To allow removal of the front cover, it
must be turned as far forward as
possible and withdrawn from the hooks
on the lower side by pulling toward
the front of the vehicle.PANORAMA VERSIONS
Adjustment of
passenger seat
reclining backrest
Turn the knob A fig. 25.
Access to second row
seats
To gain access to the second row of
seats, operate the lever B fig. 25 for the
right outer side seat in the first row
and fold the backrest forward, pushing
with your left hand.
When the seat is restored to its normal
position, it engages with the retaining
device without the need to operate the
lever again.
On the one-piece Panorama seat in the
second row both side seats are fixed.Folding middle seat
backrest (2nd - 3rd
row)
Lift lever C fig. 25 and fold the backrest
forwards.
A hard surface on the back of the
middle seat is for use as an armrest
and table with cup holders.
Operate the lever to reposition the
backrest.
To lower the backrest of the middle
seat in the second row, remove the
head restraint to make it easier to
adjust the backrest of the middle seat
in the first row.
COMBI VERSIONS
Easy Entry position
Lift lever A fig. 26 and tilt the backrest
forwards.24
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Stacked position
Proceed as follows:
– remove the head restraints from the
easy entry position;
– raise lever B fig. 27 (located under
lever A fig. 26) with your right hand;
– turn the backrest 5° towards the rear
area;
– fold the backrest forward with your
left hand.
14)
Removing the bench
IMPORTANT At least two people are
needed to remove the bench.
Proceed as follows to remove the
bench:from stacked position, operate levers C
and D fig. 28, turning them forward
(as specified on the adhesive plate
located on the lower crossmember);
– lift seat base forward;
– bring the seat to an upright position;
– from the upright position, operate
levers E and F fig. 29 rotating them
upwards;
– raise the bench from the floor and
remove it.
15)
FLEX FLOOR REAR SEAT
To release the seat, proceed as follows:
❒adjust the rear retaining lever A fig.
30 to facilitate the release of the
safety clip underneath (movement1);
❒pull the black knob B fig. 30
(movement2);
❒raise the lever A (movement3), until it
is above the retaining cursor C fig. 31
(located at the side) which
guarantees that the system is raised
firmly during the operations.
Once the base is released, it will be
possible to work on the seat using both
hands to move it forwards or
backwards fig. 32.
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