2014 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER indicator

PERIODIC CHECKSBefore long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USEIf 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.
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTERHave the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
AIR CLEANER – DUSTY
ROADS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The air cleaner for dusty areas is
equipped with a visual filter block
indication device A fig. 242. Check the
reading of the blockage sensor at
intervals (Refer to the "Service
Schedule" in the "Maintenance and
care" section).When the setting is reached the
indicator B fig. 243 is triggered,
changing to red, even with the engine
off. To reset the indicator, clean/replace
the cartridge as on normal versions
and then reset the indicator by pressing
the button C fig. 243.
IMPORTANT To blow the filter use an
air jet, do not use water or liquid
detergents.
Since this cleaner is specific to versions
designed for dusty areas, it is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
to change the cleaner.POLLEN FILTER
Pollen filter replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.242
F1A0238
243
F1A0239
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

INDEX
ABS .............................................. 74
Additional heater ............................ 38
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 43
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 43
Advice for extending battery life...... 237
Air cleaner ...................................... 236
Air suspension ............................... 64
Arrangement possibilities for
Universal Isofix child restraint
system on seats of vehicle ........... 156
Ashtray .......................................... 60
ASR system ................................... 76
ASR (system) ................................. 76
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 33
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 47Battery (disconnector) ................... 56
Battery disconnector ...................... 56
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 237
Battery (recharging) ........................ 219
Battery replacement ....................... 237
body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 250
Bodywork
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 244– Exterior and underbody
warranty .................................... 243
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 243
Bodywork version .......................... 252
Bonnet ........................................... 71
Bottle replacement ......................... 198
Brake fluid ...................................... 234
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 258
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 202
Bump starting ................................ 191
Cab glove compartment ............... 62
Capucine ....................................... 62
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 152
– Child restraint systems .............. 150
– Safety regulations ...................... 153
Central locking ............................... 56
Changing a bulb............................. 201
Changing an interior bulb ............... 211
Chassis marking ............................ 250
Checking and restoring pressure .... 198
Checking levels .............................. 229
Cigar lighter.................................... 60
Clutch ............................................ 256
CO2 emissions............................... 332Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 59
Controls ......................................... 54
Cruise Control ................................ 50
Daytime Running Lights ................ 44
Dead lock ...................................... 67
Demanding vehicle use .................. 228
Desk/Book rest .............................. 61
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........... 101
Diffusers ......................................... 28
Dimensions .................................... 264
Dipped headlights .................... 44-207
Direction indicators ................... 46-207
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 109
Door pockets ................................. 59
Doors ............................................. 65
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 101
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 83
Driving style.................................... 177Electric windows ........................... 70
Electronic alarm ............................. 13
Engine codes ................................. 252
Engine coolant ............................... 232
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 108
Engine............................................ 254
Engine marking .............................. 251
Engine oil ....................................... 232

Engine oil level gauge ..................... 108
EOBD system ................................ 92
ESC (system) ................................. 75
External lights................................. 44Fiat CODE system......................... 10
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit ............................... 196-198
Flap on bench ............................ 18-62
Flashing ......................................... 45
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 20
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 318
Fog lights ................................. 55-208
Follow Me Home device ................. 46
Follow me home ............................ 46
Front airbags .................................. 160
– Driver's side front airbag............ 160
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 161
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 160
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 211
Fuel consumption .......................... 321
Fuel cut-off switch ......................... 57
Fuel level gauge ............................. 108
Fuel tank cap ................................. 101
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 212Gearbox ....................................... 173
Gear lever ...................................... 173
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 110
Glove compartment ....................... 58Glove compartment with lock......... 58
Hazard warning lights ................... 54
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 77
HBA (system) ................................. 77
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 73
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 73
– Light beam direction.................. 73
Headlight washers .................... 49-242
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 23
Heated rear window ....................... 55
Heating and ventilation controls...... 28
Heating and ventilation ................... 27
Hill Descent Control System ........... 77
Hill Descent .................................... 77
Hill Holder system .......................... 76
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 76Identification data .......................... 250
Ignition switch ................................ 14
Independent additional heater ........ 39
Inflation pressure ............................ 263
Inflation procedure ......................... 196
Instrument panel ............................ 104
Interior fittings ................................ 58
Interiors .......................................... 246
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 156
Jump starting ................................ 190Lectern ......................................... 61
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 220
Light beam direction ...................... 73
Lights off ........................................ 44
Loading advice............................... 175M
ain beam headlights............. 45-206
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 228
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 224
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 225
Manual climate control system ....... 30
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 161
Moving footboard ........................... 68
MSR system .................................. 74
MSR (system)................................. 74
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 110
– Setup menu .............................. 111
Number plate lights....................... 210O
n-board instruments................... 104
Parking ......................................... 172
Parking lights.............................. 46-55
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