2015 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER fuel consumption

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
WARNING
69) The TPMS is optimised for the
original tyres and wheels
provided. TPMS pressures and
alerts have been defined
according to the size of the tyres
mounted on the vehicle. Using
equipment with different size,
type or kind may cause irregular
system operation or sensor
damage. Non-original spare
wheels can damage the sensor.
Do not use tyre sealant or
balancing weights if the vehicle is
equipped with TPMS as these
may damage the sensors.
70) If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the
pressure on all four tyres.
71) TPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the
tyre pressure every month; it is
not even to be considered a
replacing system for maintenance
or a safety system.72) Tyre pressure must be checked
with tyres cold. Should it become
necessary for whatever reason
to check pressure with warm
tyres, do not reduce pressure
even if it is higher than the
prescribed value, but repeat the
check when tyres are cold.
73) The TPMS cannot indicate
sudden tyre pressure drops (for
example when a tyre bursts).
In this case, stop the car, braking
with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
74) The system only warns that the
tyre pressure is low: it is not able
to inflate them.
75) An insufficient tyre inflation
increases fuel consumption,
reduces the tread duration and
may affect the capacity of driving
safely.
76) Always refit the valve stem cap
after inspecting or adjusting tyre
pressure. This prevents dampness
or dirt from entering the valve
stem and thus the pressure
control sensor from being
damaged.77) The tyre repair kit (Fix&Go)
provided with the car (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is compatible with the
TPMS sensors; using sealants not
equivalent with that in the original
kit may adversely affect its
operation. If sealants not
equivalent with the original one
are used, it is recommended to
have the TPMS sensor operation
checked by a qualified repair
centre.
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IMPORTANT
17) The sensor must be clean of
mud, dirt, snow or ice in order for
the system to operate correctly.
Be careful not to scratch or
damage the sensors while
cleaning them. Avoid using dry,
rough or hard cloths. The sensors
must be washed using clean
water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary.
WARNING
86) The responsibility for parking
and other dangerous manoeuvres
always and in every case lies
with the driver. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make
sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the
area concerned. The parking
sensors are used to assist the
driver, who must never allow his
attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed
at low speeds.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
The Start&Stop device
automatically stops the engine
each time the vehicle is stationary
and starts it again when the
driver wants to move off. This
improves the efficiency of the
vehicle by reducing fuel
consumption, the emission of
harmful gases and noise
pollution.
OPERATING MODES
Engine stopping mode
WITH MANUAL GEARBOX
With the vehicle stationary, the
engine stops with the gearbox in
neutral and the clutch pedal
released.
NoteThe engine can only be stopped
automatically after exceeding a speed
of about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine
from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.
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Engine stopping is signalled by the
icon on the display.

❒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.
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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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DISPLAY
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The vehicle may be equipped with
a multifunction display or with a
reconfigurable multifunction display,
able to display information that is
useful and necessary when driving.
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY "STANDARD"
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 148 can
display the following information:
ADate
BMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles).
CTime.
DOutside temperature
EHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on).NoteWhen one of the front doors is
opened, the display is activated,
showing the time and mileage for a few
seconds.
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY "STANDARD"
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 149 can
display the following information:
ATime
BDate or trip distance display in
kilometres (or miles)
COdometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
DHeadlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on)
EOutside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)
GEAR SHIFT
INDICATOR
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)
system advises the driver to
change gear through a specific
indication on the instrument panel.
Through the GSI, the driver is
notified that changing gear will
allow a reduction in fuel
consumption.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
SHIFT)
is shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a
higher gear, while the SHIFT DOWN
(
SHIFT) icon advises the driver
to engage a lower gear.
IMPORTANT The indication in the
display remains on until the driver
shifts gear or the driving conditions
go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required to
improve consumption.
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- briefly press the MODE button:
the year starts flashing on the
display (yyyy);
- press the button
orfor
setting.
NoteThe setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
orbutton is pressed.
Keeping the button pressed causes an
automatic rapid value increase/
decrease. Complete the adjustment
with single presses of the button when
you approach the desired value.
- press the MODE button briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Automatic central
locking with vehicle
moving (Autoclose)
After activation (On), this function
allows the automatic locking of the
doors when the speed exceeds
20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate (On)
or deactivate (Off) this function:
- briefly press the MODE button to
display a submenu;- briefly press the MODE button:
ON or OFF flashes on the display
(depending the previous setting);
- press the
orbutton to
select;
- press the MODE button briefly to
return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return
to the main menu screen without
storing;
- press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to
where you are in the menu.
Set units
(Measurement units)
With this function it is possible
to set the unit of measurement
using three submenus: "Distance",
"Consumption" and "Temperature".
To set the desired unit of
measurement, proceed as follows:
- briefly press the MODE button
to display the three submenus;
- press button
orto
navigate through the three
submenus;- once you have selected the
submenu to be changed, press
button MODE briefly;
- if you enter the "Distances"
submenu, pressing the MODE
button briefly makes the display
show "km" or "mi" (depending on
the previous setting);
- press the
orbutton to
select;
- if you enter the "Consumption"
submenu, pressing the MODE
button briefly makes "km/l",
"l/100km" or "mpg" appear on the
display (depending on the previous
setting);
If the set distance unit is "km", the
display enables setting of the
fuel consumption unit (km/l or
l/100km).
If the set distance unit is "mi", the
display shows the amount of fuel
consumed in "mpg".
- press the
orbutton to
select;
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❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without storing;
❒press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to the
menu items where you are in.
Automatic main beam
headlights
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This function activates/deactivates
the automatic headlights.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒briefly press the MODE button. The
display shows a submenu;
❒briefly press the MODE button. "On"
or "Off" flash on the display,
according to what has been
previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
❒briefly press the MODE button to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without storing;
❒press the MODE button again to
return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to the
menu items where you are in.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes
the cycle of settings listed in the
menu screen.
Pressing the MODE button briefly
will return the display to the
standard screen without storing.
Press button
to return to the
first menu item (Speed Beep).
TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to
display information on vehicle
operation when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON. This function
allows you to define two separate
trips, called "Trip A" and "Trip
B", for monitoring the "complete
mission" (journey) of the vehicle in
a reciprocally independent
manner. Both functions can be
reset (reset means start of a new
journey).
“Trip A” is used to display the
figures relating to:
❒Outside temperature
❒Range
❒Distance travelled A
❒Average consumption A
❒Instant fuel consumption
❒Average speed A
❒Trip time A (driving time).
❒Reset Trip A
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"Trip B", available on multifunction
display only, is used to display
the values relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time).
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Values displayed
Outside temperature
Indicates the temperature outside
the vehicle passenger
compartment.
Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
This indicates the distance that can
still be travelled with the fuel in the
tank, assuming that driving style
remains unvaried. The display will
show the reading '-----' when
the following events take place:
❒range value lower than 50 km (or 30
mi)
❒vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time.
IMPORTANT The range can be
affected by several factors: driving
style (see paragraph “Driving style”
in the “Starting and driving”
section), type of route (motorway,
towns and cities, mountain roads,
etc…), usage conditions (load,
tyre pressures, etc…). Trip planning
must therefore take the above
into account.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance
covered from the start of the new
journey.
Average consumption (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This value shows the approximate
average fuel consumption from
the start of the new journey.
Instant consumption (for versions/
markets where provided)
This value shows the fuel
consumption. The value is
constantly updated. The display will
show “----”ifthecarisparked
with the engine running.Average speed
This value shows the car's average
speed based on the overall time
elapsed since the start of the new
journey.
Trip time
Time elapsed since the start of the
new journey.
IMPORTANT If there is no
information, the Trip computer
displays "----" in place of the value.
When normal operating conditions
are restored, the counting of the
various values is resumed, without
either zeroing the values displayed
prior to the problem, or starting a
new mission.
TRIP control button
The TRIP button is located on the
right stalk fig. 151. With the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON, this button
allows you to view the previously
described values and also zero
them to begin a new journey:
❒brief press to access the various
values displays;
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberINJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON the warning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The operation of warning light
may be checked by
the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the
laws and regulations of the country where you are
driving.23)
If the warning light stays on or switches on when driving,
it means that the injection system is not working
properly; in particular, if the warning light comes on
constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the supply/
ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust
emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor
driveability and high fuel consumption.
On some versions, the display shows the dedicated
message.
The warning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but it is still stored by the system.Under these conditions, you may continue
travelling at a moderate speed without
demanding excessive effort from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on constantly may cause
damage.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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