2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER ABS

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In-depth knowledge of your new
vehicle starts here.
The booklet that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so
that you can see what is described
here for yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
ELECTRONIC ALARM..................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 15
SEATS ............................................ 16
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 24
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 25
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 25
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 28
DIFFUSERS..................................... 29
HEATING AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS .................................... 29
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 32
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 35
ADDITIONAL HEATER ..................... 42
INDEPENDENT ADDITIONAL
HEATER .......................................... 42
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 48
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 53
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 55
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 59
CONTROLS .................................... 60
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH ................ 63
INTERIOR FITTINGS ...................... 64
TACHOGRAPH ............................... 69SPEED BLOCK ............................... 70
SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION ................................. 70
DOORS ........................................... 72
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 78
BONNET ......................................... 79
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 80
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 81
ABS ................................................ 82
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 83
TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM ............. 88
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) ................. 89
DRIVING ADVISOR ......................... 92
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW®
REAR BACK UP CAMERA) ............. 97
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION ....... 99
EOBD SYSTEM...............................100
PARKING SENSORS.......................101
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................103
RADIO.............................................107
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER...................................108
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........109
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT ..............................111
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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.
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.
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STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be
adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment,
proceed as follows:
❒release the lever fig. 38 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position
2);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒block the lever by pushing it forwards
(position 1).
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WARNING
17) Any steering wheel position
adjustment should only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary
and the engine turned off.
18) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance
of the vehicle with approval
requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Lever A fig. 39 can be used to
move the mirror to two different
positions: normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Mirrors with manual
adjustment
To adjust the mirrors, manually
operate on each of the two glasses
of each mirror.
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Hold button 4 pressed again. At the
same time press button 3 or 8.
The preset activation duration
is displayed and warning light 9 or
2 flashes.
Set the activation duration with
button 3 or 8.
The set activation duration is stored
as soon as the text in the display
disappears, or pressing button 4.
Switching the heating
system off
Deactivation of the system,
depending on the type of activation
(automatic or manual), may be:
❒automaticwhen the programmed
duration is over; when the set time
is over, the display switches off.
❒manualpressing the “immediate
heating” button on the timer again
(flame button 6).
In both cases, the heating warning
light, the display lighting and the
passenger compartment heater fan
go off and burning stops.The fluid circulation pump
continues to work for around two
minutes to dissipate as much
heat as possible; the heater can be
turned back on during this stage.
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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.
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❒by pressing the accelerator pedal; in
this case the system is not actually
turned off but the acceleration
request takes priority; the Cruise
Control remains activated, without
the need to press the CANC/RES
button to restore the previous
conditions once the acceleration is
over.
The device is automatically
switched off in the following cases:
❒if the ABS or ESP systems cut in;
❒in the event of system failure.
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SPEED LIMITER
This device allows the speed of the
car to be limited to values which
can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set
both with vehicle stationary and in
motion. The minimum speed that
can be set is 30 km/h.
When the device is active, the car
speed depends on the pressure
at the accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached
(see "Speed limit programming"
paragraph).If necessary (in the event of
overtaking for example), the set
speed limit can be exceeded by
fully depressing the accelerator
pedal.
By gradually reducing the pressure
on the accelerator pedal, the
function will be reactivated as soon
as the car speed drops below the
set speed.
Switching the device
on
To activate the device, turn ring nut
A fig. 68 to position
.
Activation of the device is indicated
by the
warning light on the
instrument panel switching on and,
on some versions, by a message
on the display plus last
programmed speed value.Speed limit
programming
The speed limit can be
programmed without necessarily
activating the device.
To store a speed value higher than
that displayed, move stalk A
upwards (+). Each movement of the
stalk corresponds to an increase
in speed of about 1 km/h, while
keeping the stalk held upwards will
increase the speed with an
increment of 5 km/h.
To store a value lower than that
displayed, move stalk A
downwards (–). Each movement of
the stalk corresponds to a
decrease in speed of about 1 km/h,
while keeping the stalk held
downwards a decrease of 5 km/h is
obtained.
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ABS
This is an integral part of the
braking system, which prevents
one or more wheels from locking or
slipping regardless of the road
surface conditions and braking
intensity, ensuring control of the
vehicle even during emergency
braking.
The system intervenes when
braking and the wheels are about
to lock, typically in emergency
braking or low-grip conditions,
when locking may be more
frequent.
The ABS ensures the direction of
the vehicle while braking and
optimises the braking distances at
the same time.
The system also improves control
and stability of the car when
braking on a surface where the grip
of the left and right wheels varies,
or when braking on corners.
The system is completed by EBD
(Electronic Braking Force
Distribution), which distributes the
braking action between the front
and rear wheels.IMPORTANT To obtain the
maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of
about 500 km is needed: during
this period it is better to avoid
sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
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SYSTEM
INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS
has come into action because the
brake pedal pulsates slightly and
the system gets noisier: it means
that the car speed should be
altered to suit the type of road
surface.
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MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment
Regelung)
This system is an integral part of
the ABS and intervenes, if there is
sudden downshifting, restoring
torque to the engine, thereby
preventing excessive drive at the
drive wheels which, especially
in poor grip conditions, could lead
to a loss in stability of the vehicle.
WARNING
50) The ABS exploits the grip
available to the full, but it cannot
improve it. Therefore, you should
take great care when driving on
slippery surfaces, without taking
unnecessary risks.
51) When the ABS intervenes and
you notice the brake pedal
pulsating, keep the pedal pushed
down and don’t be alarmed. This
will help you to stop in the
shortest distance possible,
depending on the road conditions.
52) If the ABS intervenes, it means
you have almost reached the grip
limit between the tyres and the
road surface: slow down to make
sure that you drive in accordance
with the available grip
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53) The ABS can’t overrule the
natural laws of physics, and can’t
increase the grip available
according to the condition of the
road.
54) The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
55) The capability of the ABS must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as
to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
56) For the correct operation of the
ABS, it is essential that the tyres
are of the same make and type on
all wheels, in perfect condition
and, above all, of the specified
type and dimensions.
57) If the space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is used, the ABS keeps
operating. Always remember
that the space-saver wheel, being
smaller than the original wheel,
provides less grip.ESC (Electronic
Stability Control)
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of
the vehicle in various driving
conditions.
The ESC system corrects the
vehicle’s understeer and oversteer,
distributing the brake force on
the appropriate wheels. The torque
supplied by the engine can also
be reduced in order to maintain
control of the vehicle.
The ESC system uses the sensors
in the vehicle to determine the
trajectory required by the driver
through steering and compares it
with the real trajectory of the
vehicle. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory,
the ESC system intervenes to
counter the car’s understeer or
oversteer.
❒Oversteer: occurs when the vehicle is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.❒Understeer: occurs when the vehicle
is turning less than it should
according to the angle of the steering
wheel
The ESC system also includes the
following subsystems:
❒Hill Holder
❒ASR
❒HBA
❒ERM
❒HDC
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SYSTEM
INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the flashing of
warning light
in the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that
the vehicle is in critical stability and
grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
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If the ASR is disengaged during
driving, it is automatically
reactivated when the vehicle is next
started.
When travelling on snowy roads
with snow chains, it may be helpful
to turn the ASR off: in fact, in these
conditions, the driving wheels
slipping when moving off gives you
better traction.HBA SYSTEM
(Hydraulic Brake Assist)
The HBA system is designed to
improve the vehicle’s braking
capacity during emergency braking.
The system detects emergency
braking by monitoring the speed
and strength with which the brake
pedal is pressed, thereby applying
the optimal brake pressure.
This can reduce the braking
distance: the HBA system therefore
completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained by pressing
the brake pedal very quickly. In
addition, the brake pedal must be
pressed continuously during
braking, avoiding intermittent
presses, to benefit from the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the
brake pedal until braking is not
necessary anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated
when the brake pedal is released.
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ERM ELECTRONIC ROLLOVER
MITIGATION SYSTEM
(Electronic Rollover Mitigation)
The system monitors the tendency
of the wheels to rise from the
ground if the driver performs
extreme manoeuvres like quick
steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the
system intervenes on the brakes
and engine power to reduce the
possibility that the wheels are
raised from the ground.
It is not possible to avoid the
tendency to roll over if this is due to
reasons such as driving on high
side gradients, collision with objects
or other vehicles.
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