2014 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER serving

BATTERY
RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
164) 165)
IN THE ABSENCE OF
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A (pressing
the button B) from the sensor C
monitoring the battery conditions, on
the negative pole D of the battery;
❒connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal F as in fig. 230;
❒turn on the charger;
❒at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;
❒after having disconnected the
charger, reconnect connector A to
the sensor C as in fig. 230.
WARNING
164) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.230
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ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust formation.
Only use genuine spare paint products
for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint
identification plate” in the “Technical
Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the
frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the car is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash
the vehicle more often in areas with
high levels of environmental pollution or
on roads spread with salt.To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
If you put the car through a car wash,
follow these recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
54)
Dry the less visible parts, such as the
door frames, bonnet and the headlight
frames with special care, as in these
areas water may stagnate more easily.
It is a good idea to leave the vehicle
outdoors for a while after washing it to
give the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet
hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. Where possible, do not park
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species
give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products. Use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
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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