2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER Owner handbook (in English)

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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BATTERY
DISCONNECTION
FUNCTION
(DISCONNECTOR)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The battery disconnection function
is enabled with the ignition key in
the BATT position, as illustrated on
the dedicated plate located in the
area illustrated in fig. 77.To turn the ignition key to BATT
position, press button A (red) fig.
78.
The battery will be disconnected,
by interrupting the earth lead, about
45 seconds after the key is turned
to the BATT position.
This 45 second period is necessary
to:
❒allow the driver to get out of the
vehicle and lock the doors using the
remote control;
❒guarantee that all the vehicle
electrical systems have been
deactivated.
With the battery disconnected,
access to the vehicle will only be
possible by unlocking the driver's
door using the mechanical lock.To restore the battery connection,
insert the ignition key and turn it
to the MAR-ON position, the
vehicle can be started normally at
this point.
If the battery is disconnected, it
may be necessary to set certain
electrical devices again (e.g. clock,
date, etc.).
CENTRAL LOCKING
To lock all doors at the same time,
press button A fig. 79, located
on the centre console control panel,
regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
The LED on the button switches on
when the doors are locked.
The electric window panel features
a button D fig. 80 which
independently unlocks/locks the
load compartment.
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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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INTERIOR FITTINGS
UPPER STORAGE
COMPARTMENT -
REFRIGERATED
COMPARTMENT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To use, lift the flap as shown in fig.
82.
If air conditioned, the compartment,
equipped with a bottle holder, may
be cooled/heated by means of
an outlet connected to the climate
control system.GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
To open the glove compartment,
operate the opening handle A
fig. 83.
GLOVE
COMPARTMENT WITH
LOCK
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Turn the key clockwise/
anticlockwise to lock/unlock the
lock fig. 84.
To open the glove compartment,
use the opening handle.GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Compartment A fig. 85 is located in
the middle of the dashboard.
Compartment B fig. 86 is located
on the right of the dashboard above
the glove compartment.
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CUP HOLDER - CAN
HOLDER - BOTTLE
HOLDER ON
DASHBOARD
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
On a few versions, two cup holders
/ can holders / bottle holders (0.5
/ 0.75 litres) fig. 87 are available on
the central dashboard in the place
of the storage compartment.MOBILE PHONE
HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It is located on the central tunnel in
the position shown in fig. 88
DOOR POCKETS
There are oddment/document
pockets fig. 89 located in each of
the door panels.COMPARTMENT
BENEATH PASSENGER
SIDE FRONT SEAT
Proceed as follows to use the
compartment:
❒Open the flap A fig. 90 and remove it
as illustrated;
❒turn the lock knob B anticlockwise
and remove it to allow the
compartment to be removed.
REAR PARTITION
The vehicle may be equipped with
a solid rear partition or with a sliding
glass partition.
To open/close the sliding glass
partition use the knob A fig. 91.
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Certain outfits are equipped with a
protective grille on the window of
the partition inside the load
compartment.
CUP HOLDER - CAN
HOLDER
The cup/can holder is located in the
centre of the dashboard fig. 92.CIGAR LIGHTER
It is located in the centre of the
dashboard fig. 93.
Press button on the cigarette lighter
to switch it on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON.
After about 15 seconds the button
will return to its original position
automatically and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.
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IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter has switched off.USB PORTS
(for versions/markets where
provided)
They can be located:
❒in the centre of the dashboard in
place of the cigar lighter and can
be used only as a charging source for
external devices;
❒on the central tunnel, above the
mobile phone holder fig. 94, to
connect to USB/iPod external
devices (see the Uconnect
Supplement).
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ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable plastic
container fig. 95 that can be fitted
in the cup/can holders in the centre
of the dashboard.
IMPORTANT Do not use the
ashtray also as a waste paper
basket: fire hazard.
SUN VISORS
They are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror fig. 96.
They can be adjusted forwards and
sideways.
A vanity mirror is fitted on the
passenger side sun visor on all
versions.IMPORTANT On both sides of the
passenger side sun visor there
is a label advising that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag
if a rear facing child restraint
system is fitted. Always comply
with the instructions on the sun
visor (see the "Front airbag"
paragraph in chapter "Safety").
POWER SOCKET
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The power socket is located in the
centre console near the cigar
lighter.
To use it, open cover A fig. 97.DESK/BOOK REST
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
There is a desk A fig. 98 in the
centre of the dashboard above the
radio compartment; on some
versions this desk can be used as a
book rest by raising the back
section and resting it on the
dashboard as illustrated in the
figure.
On versions with double passenger
side airbag, the desk is fixed.
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TABLET HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It is located in the centre of the
dashboard and is designed to
anchor a tablet.
To use it, proceed as follows fig. 99:
❒lower the lever A to open the locking
devices B;
❒fit the tablet between the locking
devices B;
❒lift the lever A to ensure that the
device is locked.
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SHELF ABOVE THE
CAB
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This is located above the driver's
cab fig. 100 and is designed to
store light objects.
Maximum permitted load:
– localised: 10 kg
– distributed over the entire surface
of the shelf: 20 kgCAB GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
(CAPUCINE)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The storage compartment is fitted
above the sun visors fig. 101 and is
designed for the quick storage of
light objects (e.g. documents, road
maps etc.).
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