2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER instrument panel

TRACTION PLUS
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Traction Plus is a driving aid, useful
for setting off in poor grip
conditions on non-homogeneous
road surfaces (snow/asphalt,
ice/asphalt, mud/asphalt, etc.),
which allows the drive force to be
distributed adequately on the
engine axle when one of the two
drive wheels slips.
Traction Plus acts by braking the
wheel with poor grip (or slipping
more than the others), thereby
transferring the drive force to that
which has greater grip on the
ground.
This function can be activated
manually by pressing button A on
the dashboard fig. 127 and
operates under 50 km/h. When this
speed is exceeded, it is
automatically deactivated (the LED
on the button is still on) and it is
reactivated again when the speed
falls below 30 km/h.
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Traction Plus
operation
The system is deactivated when
starting. To activate the Traction
Plus system, press button A fig.
127: the LED on the button
switches on.
The activation of the Traction Plus
system involves the following
functions being switched on:
❒inhibition of the ASR function, in
order to fully exploit the engine
torque;
❒the differential locking effect on the
front axle, through the braking
system, to improve traction
on irregular grounds.
If the Traction Plus system is faulty,
the
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on
constantly.
When travelling on snowy roads
with snow chains, it may be helpful
to turn the Traction Plus on and
thus inhibiting the ASR function: in
fact, in these conditions, slipping
of the drive wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better
traction.
WARNING
67) The Traction Plus system acts
effectively only on road surfaces
that are not homogeneous and/or
differentiated between the two
drive wheels.
68) Until the setting off manoeuvre is
terminated, fully depress the
accelerator pedal in order to
transfer all the drive torque to the
wheel with the best grip.
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The TPMS uses wireless devices
with electronic sensors mounted on
the wheel rims to constantly
monitor the value of tyre pressure.
The sensors mounted on each
wheel as part of the valve stem
transmit various information of the
tyres to the receiver module, in
order to calculate the pressure.
WARNING Monitoring and
maintaining the correct pressure in
all four tyres are particularly
important.
Tyre pressure
monitoring system
low pressure
warnings
The system warns the driver if one
or more tyres are flat by switching
on the warning light
on the
instrument panel (together with a
warning message and an acoustic
signal).In this case, stop the vehicle as
soon as possible, check the
inflation pressure of each tyre and
inflate to the cold tyre pressure
value prescribed for the vehicle.
The system will automatically
update and after receiving the tyre
pressure update the tyre pressure
control warning light switches
off. You may need to drive
the vehicle for about 20 minutes at
a speed higher than 20 km/h to
allow the system to receive this
information.
TPMS operation faults
The system fault is indicated by
warning light
which first flashes
for 75 seconds and then stays
on steadily. This can occur in any of
the following situations:
❒interference caused by electronic
devices or radio frequency emissions
similar to those of the TPM sensors.
❒Application of tinted films which
interfere with the signals of the radio
waves.
❒Presence of snow or ice on the
wheels or the wheel arches.
❒Use of snow chains.❒Use of wheels/tyres not equipped
with TPM sensors.
❒The space-saver wheel is not
equipped with the tyre pressure
control sensor. Therefore, the tyre
pressure is not controlled by the
system.
❒If the space-saver wheel replaces a
tyre with a pressure lower than the
insufficient pressure limit, an acoustic
signal will be emitted and the warning
light
will switch on at the next
ignition cycle.
❒When the original tyre is repaired or
replaced and it is mounted back on
the vehicle to replace the space-
saver wheel, the TPMS will update
automatically and the warning light
will switch off, provided that the
pressure of none of the four tyres is
below the insufficient pressure limit.
You may need to drive the vehicle for
about 20 minutes at a speed higher
than 20 km/h to allow the TPMS
to receive this information.
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DRIVING ADVISOR
(lane crossing warning)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
82) 79) 80)
The Driving Advisor is a warning
system that notifies the driver
if he/she crosses the lane because
he/she has been distracted.
A video sensor, fitted on the
windscreen near the interior rear
view mirror, detects the lane
demarcation lines and the position
of the car in relation to them.
IMPORTANT On cars with Driving
Advisor, it is advisable to contact
a Fiat Dealership should the
windscreen need to be replaced. If
the repair is carried out at a
specialist window replacement
centre, it is still necessary to go to a
Fiat Dealership to have the camera
calibrated.OPERATION
The system is always active when
the vehicle is started. It can be
deactivated or re-activated by
pressing button A fig. 128 on the
dashboard (see following
description).
The LED on the button switches on
to confirm that the system has
been activated and a dedicated
message appears on the display.
When the system is activated,
the LED on the dedicated button is
off. If the user deactivates the
system, the LED on the button
switches on constantly and a
dedicated message appears on the
display to confirm that the system
has been switched off.The system is enabled at every key
cycle of the vehicle and starts
recognition of the operating
conditions (condition signalled to
the driver when the 2 direction
warning lights
andon the
instrument panel light up).
When the system recognises the
operating conditions, it becomes
active, i.e. it can assist the driver
with visual and acoustic warnings.
Therefore the two direction warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel switch off to prevent
excessively frequent warnings while
driving in towns or on winding
roads at low speeds.
IMPORTANT If the operating
conditions are no longer present,
the system remains activated
but inactive. Therefore the driver is
warned by the 2 direction warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel switching on constantly.
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TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
78) 83) 84) 85)
10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16)
The system automatically detects
the recognisable traffic signs: speed
limits, no overtaking signs and
signs indicating the end of such
prohibitions.
The camera is fitted behind the
internal rear view mirror. The sensor
always checks the traffic signs
indicating the current speed limit
and possible no overtaking signs.
IMPORTANT The system is
designed to read signs complying
with the specifications of the Vienna
convention.USE OF THE TRAFFIC
SIGN RECOGNITION
System switching on
and off
The system can be activated/
deactivated using the display menu.
Refer to the "Display" paragraph in
the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter.
Note: the system condition and
settings do not change throughout
the different on-off cycles.
The system condition can always
be shown on the display.
The system displaying includes the
following two steps:
❒All new traffic signs that can be
recognised are displayed as pop-ups
for 40 seconds over the other
signallings.❒After the preset time, they are
displayed in the dedicated screen on
the panel.
The system can display two traffic
signs (speed limit and no
overtaking) at the same time in the
two dedicated areas of the panel.
If an additional traffic sign is
detected, e.g. a reduced speed
limit for wet road conditions, this is
displayed as an empty box under
the relevant sign.
The additional signs are filtered as
follows:
❒The additional sign for "snow" or
"rain" will not be displayed if the
outside temperature is over 3°C.
❒The additional sign for "snow" or
"rain" or "cloudy" will not be
displayed if the windscreen wipers
are off and the outside temperature is
below 3°C.
❒The additional sign for "truck" will not
be displayed if the vehicle weighs
less than 4-4.5 t.
❒The speed limit sign will not be
displayed if coupled with the
additional "tractor" sign.
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WARNING
82) If the camera loses its position
due to a load variation, the system
may not work temporarily to allow
the camera to perform an
autocalibration.
83) The system only detects the
preset traffic signs. If the
minimum visibility conditions and
distance from the sign are met
it can detect all traffic signs.
84) The system is a driving
assistance system but it does not
relieve the driver of the
responsibility of driving with due
attention and diligence in
compliance with the laws in force.
85) When the system is active, the
driver is responsible for
controlling the vehicle and
monitoring the system, and must
intervene as appropriate if
necessary.
IMPORTANT
10) If the sensor is blocked, the
system may not work.
11) In the case of low temperatures
or harsh weather conditions, the
system may not work.
12) Rain, snow, splashes and strong
light contrast may influence the
sensor.
13) Do not repair the area of the
windscreen directly surrounding
the sensor.
14) If the vehicle is equipped with a
non-genuine suspension kit, the
system may not work correctly.
15) Always use genuine spare parts
when replacing the bulbs of the
headlights. Other bulbs may
reduce the system performance.
16) Clean the windscreen from
foreign matters such as bird
droppings, insects, snow or ice.
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On
Board Diagnosis) allows continuous
diagnosis of emission-related
components on the vehicle to be
made.
It also alerts the driver, by turning
on the
warning light in the
instrument panel (together with
relevant message in the
multifunction display, for versions/
markets where provided) when
these components are no longer in
peak condition (see “Warning
lights and messages” paragraph).
The aim of the system is to:
❒monitor system efficiency;
❒indicate an increase in emissions due
to vehicle malfunction;
❒indicate the need to replace
components which have
deteriorated.
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FAULT INDICATIONS
Any parking sensor faults will be
indicated when reverse is engaged
by the warning light
in the
instrument panel or by the icon
on the display and by the
message in the multifunction
display (for versions/markets, where
provided)
OPERATION WITH
TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is
automatically deactivated when the
electric cable plug of the trailer is
inserted into the vehicle tow hook
socket.
The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable
plug is removed.
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86)
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave
the tow hook fitted without towing a
trailer, it is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership for the relevant
system update operations because
the tow hook could be detected
as an obstacle by the central
sensors.When using special washing
equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the
sensors very quickly keeping the jet
more than 10 cm away.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
❒Do not apply stickers to the sensors.
❒When parking, take the utmost
care over obstacles that may be
above or under the sensor.
❒Objects close to the vehicle, in
certain circumstances are not
detected and could therefore cause
damage to the vehicle or be
damaged.
The following conditions may
influence the performance of the
parking assistance system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint.❒The sensor may detect a non-
existent obstacle (echo noise) due to
mechanical noises, for example
when washing the vehicle, in case of
rain, strong wind, hail.
❒The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle.
❒The performance of the parking
assistance system may also be
affected by the position of the
sensors. For example by a change in
the ride setting (caused by the wear
of the shock absorbers, suspension),
changing the tyres, overloading the
vehicle and carrying out specific
tuning operations that require the
vehicle to be lowered.
❒Detection of obstacles in the upper
part of the vehicle (particularly in the
case of vans or chassis cabs) may
not be guaranteed because the
system detects obstacles that could
strike the lower part of the vehicle.
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❒vehicle in motion (e.g. when driving
on roads with a gradient);
❒stopping the engine through the
Start&Stop system for more than
about three minutes.
❒automatic climate control system for
adjusting the thermal comfort level or
to enable MAX-DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine
can be automatically restarted only
by fully depressing the clutch pedal.
NoteIf the engine stops and this is
not desired, due for example to the
clutch pedal being released sharply
with a gear engaged, if the Start&Stop
system is active, the engine can be
restarted by fully depressing the clutch
pedal or by placing the gear lever in
neutral.
NoteIf the clutch is not pressed, when
approx. three minutes have elapsed
since the engine was stopped, the
engine can only be restarted using the
key.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions
through the Start&Stop system, if
the driver unfastens his/her seat
belt and opens the driver's door or
the passenger door, the engine
can be restarted only by using the
key. The driver is notified of this
condition by a buzzer, through the
warning light flashing in the
instrument panel and, where
provided, by a message in the
display.
"ENERGY SAVING"
FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
If, after the engine has been
automatically restarted, the driver
does not take any action for a
period of about 3 minutes,
the Start&Stop system will
definitively stop the engine to avoid
fuel consumption. The engine
can only be started using the key in
such cases.
NoteIn any case, it is possible to keep
the engine running by deactivating
the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR
OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the
Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The driver is informed about the
fault through the switching on of the
icon together with a message
on the display. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
In the event of vehicle inactivity,
special attention must be paid to
the disconnection of the battery
power supply. Proceed as follows:
detach connector A fig. 134 (by
pressing button B) from sensor C
for monitoring the status of the
battery installed on the negative
battery pole D. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the
pole except if the battery is
replaced.
87) 88)
IMPORTANT After turning the
ignition key to STOP, wait at least 1
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives
you all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use
the instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ...............................114
DISPLAY ........................................120
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................129
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ....................................132
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 132
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 133
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 133
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 134
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 135
- LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................. 135
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 136
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 136
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE ............... 137
- POWER STEERING FAILURE ........... 137
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE ............................................. 137
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 139
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 140
-FUEL RESERVE ................................ 140
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE ................... 141
- WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ................ 141
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ........................ 142
- REAR FOG LIGHTS .......................... 142
-GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ....... 142
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ..................... 144
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 145
-DRIVING ADVISOR ........................... 146
- TPMS ............................................... 147
- DIPPED HEADLIGHTS ..................... 148- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 148
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 148
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 149
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 149
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 149
-SPEED LIMITER ................................ 149
- AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 150
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 150
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAULT ................ 151
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE .................... 151
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT ... 152
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................. 152
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 152
-SCHEDULED SERVICING ................. 152
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 153
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE ............................................. 153
-LIMITED RANGE ............................... 153
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 154
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 154
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