2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER Owner handbook (in English)

Changing battery -
key with remote
control
To replace the remote control
battery, proceed as follows fig. 9:
❒press button A and open the metal
insert B;
❒turn the screw C to
using a fine
bit screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and
replace the battery E making sure
that polarities are correct;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key
and lock it turning the screw C to
.
1)
WARNING
1) Press button B only with the key
away from your body, specifically
from your eyes and from objects
which could get damaged (e.g.
your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to prevent people,
especially children, from
inadvertently pressing the button.
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.
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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.
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.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The 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)
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.
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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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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.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)
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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)
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").
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Backrest angle
adjustment
Adjust lever A fig. 18.

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.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.
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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.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.
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