2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER battery

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REFUELLING
Only refuel with automotive diesel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the
engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for the warning lightsandto switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your vehicle over time. Special attention
must be paid to the symbols(safety of persons)(environmental protection)(vehicle integrity).

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
.
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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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❒press button 4: the symbol 10 or the
time set previously and the number 5
corresponding to the preselection
recalled will light up in the display for
10 seconds.
IMPORTANT If you wish to recall
other preselected times, press
button 4 from time to time within 10
seconds.
– within 10 seconds, press the
buttons 3 or 8 to select the desired
switching on time.
IMPORTANT The confirmation that
the time has been memorised is
given by:
❒the disappearance of the switching
on time;
❒the presence of the preselection
number 5;
❒the lighting of the display.
IMPORTANT When the boiler
comes on:
❒the flame warning light 9 switches on
in the display;
❒the preselection number 5 goes out.
Standard settings:
Preselected time 1: 6:00
Preselected time 2: 16:00
Preselected time 3: 22:00
IMPORTANT Factory pre-settings
are cancelled with a new setting.
Preselected times are stored until
the following change. If the clock is
detached from the on-board
network (e.g. if the battery
is disconnected), the factory
pre-settings are restored.
Deactivation of the
programmed
switching on time
To delete the programmed
activation time, press button 4
briefly: the display lighting will go off
and the number 5 relating to the
preselected time will disappear.
Recalling one of the
preselected
switching on times
Operate button 4 within 10
seconds until the program number
with the desired preselected time
is displayed.The preselected time you have
chosen to set is automatically
activated after about 10 seconds
without the need for any further
confirmation with another button.
Activate the preselected time taking
into account the safety instructions
for the operation of the
independent heating (for this
purpose consult the Owner's
Manual for use of independent
heating).
IMPORTANT Independent heating
switches on at the preselected
time, both with vehicle parked and
while driving.
IMPORTANT The programmed
switching on time can be altered or
cancelled by following the
instructions given previously.
Operation duration
setting
Hold the button pressed. At the
same time press button 3 or 8.
The time and warning light 7 are
displayed.
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To program the activation time:

Hold button 4 pressed again. At the
same time press button 3 or 8.
The preset activation duration
is displayed and warning light 9 or
2 flashes.
Set the activation duration with
button 3 or 8.
The set activation duration is stored
as soon as the text in the display
disappears, or pressing button 4.
Switching the heating
system off
Deactivation of the system,
depending on the type of activation
(automatic or manual), may be:
❒automaticwhen the programmed
duration is over; when the set time
is over, the display switches off.
❒manualpressing the “immediate
heating” button on the timer again
(flame button 6).
In both cases, the heating warning
light, the display lighting and the
passenger compartment heater fan
go off and burning stops.The fluid circulation pump
continues to work for around two
minutes to dissipate as much
heat as possible; the heater can be
turned back on during this stage.
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IMPORTANT The parking heater
goes off when battery voltage is low
to allow the vehicle to be started.
IMPORTANT Before turning on the
device, ensure that the fuel level
is above the reserve. Otherwise the
device could lock and require the
assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
❒Always turn off the heater when
refuelling and near service stations to
avoid the risk of explosion or fire
hazards.
❒Do not park the vehicle on
inflammable material such as paper,
grass or dry leaves: fire hazard!
❒The temperature near the heater
should not exceed 120°C (e.g. during
oven painting in a body shop). The
electronic control unit components
may be damaged at higher
temperatures.❒Whilst the heater is operating with the
engine switched off, it absorbs
energy from the battery; the engine
should therefore be left running
for a while to make sure that the
battery is properly recharged.
❒To check the coolant level, follow the
instructions in the "Vehicle
maintenance" chapter, "Engine
coolant system fluid" paragraph. The
water in the heating circuit must
contain a minimum percentage of
10% antifreeze.
❒For maintenance and repairs, consult
only a Fiat Dealership and use only
original parts.MAINTENANCE
Have the additional heater checked
regularly at a Fiat Dealership (and
always at the start of every winter).
This will guarantee safe and
economic operation of the heater
as well as a long duration.
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ROOF LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS
Switch A fig. 69 is used to switch
on/off roof lights. With the switch A
in the middle position, the lights
C and D go on/off when front doors
are opened/closed. With switch A
pressed to the left, the lights C and
D are always off. With switch A
pressed to the right, the lights C
and D are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
The switch B is a spot light; when
the roof light is off, it switches
the following on individually:
❒light C if pressed on the left side;
❒light D if pressed on the right side.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of
the vehicle, make sure that both
switches are in the middle position;
when the doors are closed, the
lights switch off preventing the
battery from running flat.
In any case, if the switch is left in on
position, the roof light switches off
automatically 15 minutes after
the engine switching off.
Roof light timing
On some versions, to facilitate
getting in/out of the vehicle at night
or with poor lighting, 2 different
timed switching on modes are
available.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING
INTO THE VEHICLE
The roof lights switch on according
to the following modes:
❒for around 10 seconds when the
front doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the
side doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the
doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted
when the ignition is turned to
"MAR-ON".
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING
OUT OF THE VEHICLE
After removing the key from the
ignition, the roof lights switch on
according to the following modes:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being
switched off for a period of around
10 seconds;
❒when one of the side doors is
opened for a period of around
3 minutes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for a
period of about 10 seconds.
The timed period ends
automatically when the doors are
locked.
LOAD COMPARTMENT
REAR COURTESY
LIGHT
This is located above the rear door.
Press the cover at the point shown
in fig. 70 to switch it on.
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LOAD COMPARTMENT
SIDE COURTESY
LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press the cover at the point shown
in fig. 71 to switch it on.REMOVABLE
COURTESY LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It is used as both a fixed light and a
portable electric torch.
When the removable courtesy light
is connected to the fixed support
fig. 72, the battery for the electric
torch is automatically recharged.
With the vehicle stationary and the
ignition key either turned to STOP
or removed, the courtesy light is
recharged for a maximum of 15
minutes.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing
switch A fig. 73, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
Warning lights
andare lit up in
the instrument panel when this
device is activated. Press switch A
again to turn the lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard
warning lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you
are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
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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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