2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER warning

Emergency braking
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
In the event of emergency braking
the hazard warning lights come
on automatically, as do the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The function switches off
automatically when the nature of
the braking changes. This function
complies with the relevant
legislation currently in force.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To turn front fog lights on, press
button
fig. 74. To activate these
lights it is necessary to have the
side/taillights switched on. The
warning light on the panel
switches on.
Press the button again to switch
the lights off.
The use of fog lights is governed by
the highway code of the country
in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.REAR FOG LIGHT
These lights switch on, with the
dipped headlights on or with the
side lights and fog lights on (for
versions/markets, where provided)
when the
fig. 75 button is
pressed. The
warning light on
the panel switches on. Press the
button again to turn the lights off, or
turn off the dipped beams and/or
the front fog lights (where provided).
The use of rear fog lights is
governed by the highway code of
the country you are in. Comply with
legal requirements.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be turned on
with ignition key in STOP position
or removed, by moving the left stalk
ring nut first to positionOand
then to position
or. The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
HEATED REAR
WINDOW
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press button A fig. 76 to activate.
The device will be switched off
automatically after approximately
20 minutes.
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety
switch that, in the event of a crash,
comes into operation by cutting
off the fuel supply and turning
off the engine as a consequence.When the inertia switch cuts in, it
cuts off the fuel supply and also
activates the hazard warning lights,
side lights and courtesy lights
while releasing all the doors and
displaying the relevant message;
they are deactivated by pressing
button A. On some versions, there
is also a safety relay that activates
in the event of impact to cut off
the electrical supply. In this way,
fuel is prevented from escaping
if the pipes are broken and the
formation of sparks or electrical
discharges following damage to the
vehicle electrical components is
avoided.
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IMPORTANT After an accident,
remember to remove the key from
the ignition device to prevent the
battery from running down. If no
fuel leaks or damage to vehicle's
electrical devices (e.g. headlights)
are detected after the impact and
the vehicle is able to set off again,
reactivate the automatic fuel cut-off
switch.Restoring the fuel
cut-off switch
Press button A fig. 81 to reactivate
the fuel cut off switch.WARNING
29) If, after an impact, you smell fuel
or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
switch to avoid the risk of fire.
30) Before reactivating the fuel
cut-off switch, carefully check for
fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle's electrical devices (e.g.
headlights).
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FLAP ON BENCH
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To use, pull tab A fig. 102 and lower
the flap. The flap is equipped with
two cup holder indents and a
support surface with a paper holder
clip.
WARNING
31) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully
and make sure that children don't
touch it: risk of fire and/or
burning.32) Do not use the desk in a vertical
position with the vehicle in
motion.
33) To prevent dangerous situations,
moving the tablet holder and
using the device are prohibited
while driving.
TACHOGRAPH
For tachograph operation and use,
consult the owner handbook
supplied by the device
manufacturer. The tachograph must
be installed on the vehicle when
the vehicle weight (with or without
trailer) exceeds 3.5 tons.
IMPORTANT Anyone making
changes to the monitoring device
or signal transmission system
that affects recording by the
monitoring instrument, particularly if
this is done for purposes of fraud,
may be in breach of criminal or
administrative state regulations.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is
fitted, if the vehicle is parked for
more than 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery
terminal to maintain its charge.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use abrasive detergents or
solvents to clean the device. To
clean the outside of the device, use
a damp cloth or special products
for the care of synthetic materials.
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When the doors are locked, the
LED in button A is on and, when
the button is pressed again, all the
doors are centrally unlocked and
the warning light is switched off.
When the doors are unlocked, the
LED is off and pressing the button
again centrally locks all the doors.
The doors will be locked only if
all the doors are properly shut.
Following the locking of the doors
using:
❒remote control
❒door pawl
they cannot be unlocked using the
button A fig. 107 in the dashboard.IMPORTANT With the central
locking on, pulling the opening lever
for one of the front doors causes
the central locking to be switched
off. Individual doors can be
unlocked by pulling the opening
handle of one of the rear doors.
If a power supply is not present
(blown fuse, battery disconnected,
etc.) it is, however, possible to
lock the doors manually.
After exceeding 20 km/h, all the
doors will be locked automatically if
the setup menu function has been
selected (see “Multifunction display”
paragraph in this section).
LOAD COMPARTMENT
BUTTON
The activation of the locking is
signalled by the LED in the button.
The LED comes on in the following
cases:
❒after each door lock command
generated by the button D fig. 108 or
by button
in the dashboard;
❒when the instrument panel is
activated;
❒upon opening of one of the front
doors;
❒when the door is locked at 20 km/h
(if activated from the menu).
The lock is turned off when one of
the load compartment doors is
opened or on a door release
request (load compartment or
centralised) or an unlocking request
from the remote control/door
catch.
DEAD LOCK
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This safety device inhibits the
operation of:
❒interior handles
locking/unlocking button A fig. 107
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thereby preventing the opening of
the doors from inside the
passenger compartment if there
has been a break-in attempt (e.g. a
window has been broken).

WARNING
34) Once the dead lock system is
engaged it is impossible to open
the doors from inside the vehicle.
Therefore, before engaging the
system check that there is no one
left inside. If the remote control
battery is flat, the system can be
disengaged only by inserting
the key metal insert in either of
the door locks as described
previously: in this case the device
remains active only for the rear
doors.
35) Before leaving the vehicle
parked with sliding doors open,
always check that the latch is
engaged.
36) Do not move the vehicle with
side doors open.37) Before setting off after parking
or before moving the vehicle in
any way, ensure that the
footboard is fully stowed away. As
the movement of the platform is
linked to that of the sliding side
door, thewarning light in the
instrument panel comes on if it is
not fully retracted in the same
way as when the rear doors are
not shut.
38) This spring loaded system has
activation forces that were
designed for optimum comfort.
Accidental knocks or a strong
gust of wind may release the
springs and close the doors
spontaneously.
39) With the doors opened to 180
degrees, no locking system is
effective. Do not use this opening
with the vehicle parked on a
gradient or when it is windy.
40) It is forbidden to drive the
vehicle with the footboard open.
41) Do not use the retracted
footboard for getting up or down
the load compartment.42) Make sure that the footboard is
suitably locked by the provided
retaining systems before, after
and during its use. An incomplete
opening or closing might cause
an improper movement of the
footboard with risks arising for the
operator and external users.
43) The footboard lightly projects
from the vehicle even if retracted;
therefore, when rear parking
sensors are provided, their
operating range is lightly reduced.
IMPORTANT
5) The footboard presence may
reduce the ramp approach angles;
it is therefore recommended, in
case of a very steep ramp, to
be very careful in order not to
damage the footboard.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
ELECTRIC
Switches fig. 118 on the inner
armrest of the driver's door control
the following with the ignition key
in the MAR-ON position:
A: left front window opening/
closing;
B: right front window opening/
closing.Continuous automatic
operation
All versions are equipped with
automatic raising and lowering of
the front, driver's side window.
Keep one of the buttons pressed
for longer than half a second to
operate the automatic continuous
window operation function. The
window stops when it reaches the
end of travel position, or when
the button is pressed again.
IMPORTANT With the ignition key in
the STOP position or extracted,
the electric windows remain
activated for about 3 minutes and
are deactivated immediately when
one of the doors is opened.
Front passenger side
door
A dedicated switch for operating
the window is located on the inner
armrest of the passenger side
front door.
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WARNING
44) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during operation,
always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being
injured either directly by the
moving window or through
objects getting caught or by being
hit. When leaving the vehicle,
always remove the key from the
ignition switch to avoid the risk of
injury to anyone remaining in
the car due to accidental
operation of the electric windows.
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WARNING
45) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be perfectly closed
while travelling. Make sure that
the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the
bonnet has not been properly
locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
46) Incorrect positioning of the stay
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly.
47) Perform these operations only
when the vehicle is stationary.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK
To fit the roof/ski rack, with
provision for versions H1 and H2,
use the pins A provided on the
edges of the roof fig. 123.
Long wheelbase vehicles are
equipped with 8 pins; short or
medium wheelbase vehicles are
equipped with 6 pins; vehicles with
extra-long wheelbases are
equipped with 10 pins.
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IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit
carefully. Assembly must be
performed by qualified personnel.
WARNING
48) After travelling for a few
kilometres, check to ensure that
the fixing screws for the
attachments are well tightened.
49) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the vehicle to side wind.
IMPORTANT
6) The size of the loads you
transport must strictly comply
with currently applicable
regulations.
7) Never exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see “Technical
specifications” section).
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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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