2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER wheel

BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are
the following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well
as mud and gravel raised by other
vehicles is also not to be
underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has
implemented the best
manufacturing technologies to
effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the vehicle particular resistance
to corrosion and abrasion;
❒Use of galvanised (or pretreated)
steel sheets, with high resistance
to corrosion;❒spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE BODY AND
UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty
against perforation due to corrosion
of any original element of the
structure or body.
For the general terms of this
warranty, refer to the Warranty
Booklet.
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;
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❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.

IMPORTANT
55) Some car washes with old-style
blades and/or in a poor state of
repair can damage the paintwork,
facilitating the formation of lines
that give the paint a dull/misty
appearance, especially on dark
colours. If this happens, lightly
polish the paintwork with
appropriate products.
IMPORTANT
5) Detergents cause water pollution.
The vehicle should be washed in
areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
INTERIORS
Regularly check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to
water dripping off shoes, umbrellas,
etc.), as this could cause oxidation
of the sheet metal.
198) 199)
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet
upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water
and mild soap.
PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts
with a moist cloth and a solution
of water and non-abrasive mild
soap. Use specific products for
cleaning plastic, without solvents
and specifically designed to prevent
damage to the appearance and
colour of the treated parts, to
remove grease and tough stains.IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol,
petrols or derivatives to clean
the instrument panel glass.
LEATHER STEERING
WHEEL/GEAR
KNOB/HANDBRAKE
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
These components must be
cleaned with mild soap and water
only. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Read the product label carefully
before using specific products for
cleaning the interiors: make sure
that the product does not contain
spirits or alcohol-based
substances.
If, when cleaning the windscreen
with special products, window
cleaner accidentally drips onto the
leather of the steering wheel/gear
lever knob/handbrake, wipe away
immediately and then wash the
affected area with mild soap and
water.
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IMPORTANT Be careful when using
a steering wheel lock device, where
applicable, to avoid damaging the
leather upholstery by rubbing.
WARNING
198) Never use flammable products,
such as petroleum ether or
modified petrol, to clean the
inside of the vehicle. The
electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during
the cleaning operation may cause
a fire.
199) Do not keep aerosol cans in the
vehicle: they might explode.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed
to a temperature exceeding 50°C.
When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature
can greatly exceed this value.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in
this chapter and illustrated with
data, tables and graphics. For the
enthusiasts and the technician, but
also just for those who want to
know every detail of their vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................254
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSION ........................................256
ENGINE ..........................................258
POWER SUPPLY ............................259
TRANSMISSION .............................260
SUSPENSION .................................261
BRAKES .........................................262
STEERING ......................................263
WHEELS .........................................264
DIMENSIONS ..................................268
PERFORMANCE .............................278
WEIGHTS........................................280
SUPPLIES .......................................319
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............321
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................324
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................335
OFFICIAL TYPE APPROVALS .........345
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................349
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. Identification
codes are printed and shown
on the plates as indicated below,
together with the positions:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATEThis plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember
and contains the following data fig.
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BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden.
FMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
(front) axle.
HMaximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare parts number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient
(for diesel engines)
CHASSIS MARKING
They are located respectively: one
on the passenger side interior
wheel arch, A fig. 250, and the
other on the low part of the
windscreen fig. 251.
The marking includes:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.
249F1A0243
250F1A0244
251F1A0365
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FVa n
GLong cab trailer
HLong cab chassis
MMinibus
PPanorama
R6/9 seater crew cab
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There is an example of a bodywork
version code below by way of
explanation with a key which is
valid for all bodywork version
codes.
Example:
250AMMFADX
250MODEL
AGVW
MENGINE
MENGINE TRANSMISSION/AXLES
FBODYWORK
AWHEELBASE
RHVERSION
GVW
A3000 kg
B3300 kg
C3500 kg
D3500 kg HEAVY
E3995/4005/4250 kg HEAVY
F2800 kg
G3650 kg
H3510 kg HEAVY
L3510 kg
M4400 kg HEAVY
ENGINE
M130 MultiJet
N150 MultiJet
P180 MultiJet Power
R115 MultiJet
V110 MultiJet
TRANSMISSION
MManual gearbox
AAutomatic transmission
WHEELBASE
AShort wheelbase
BMedium wheelbase
CLong wheelbase
DMedium-long wheelbase
UAll wheelbases (incomplete vehicles)
BODYWORK
ACab chassis
BChassis without cab
CPlatform chassis cab
DBox truck
EPrimary school bus

SUSPENSION
56)
Versions Front Rear
Front
independent wheel MacPherson typeTubular rigid beam axle; longitudinal leaf
spring
Rear
IMPORTANT
56) Make sure that the leaf springs in composite material do not come into contact with any kind of acid
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STEERING
Versions Turning circle kerb to kerb (m) Type
11,06
12,46
13,54
14,28
Extra-long wheelbase15,3
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Short wheelbase
Medium wheelbase
Medium-long wheelbase
Long wheelbaserack and pinion with hydraulic power
steering