2016 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER maintenance

WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested
and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the vehicle is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in
the “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 249:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn;
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In
any case, follow the laws in force in the
country you are in.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking and screech starts. Be
careful not to hit the kerb, potholes or
other hard obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if required;
❒avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;❒tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing.
In any event, have the tyres checked
by specialised personnel if they
have been fitted for longer than 6
years. Remember to check the spare
wheel very carefully;
❒in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to
change them over every 10–15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the vehicle so as
not to reverse the direction of
rotation.
IMPORTANT Replacing a tyre, check
that the tyre pressure monitoring
(TPMS) sensor is also taken from the
previous rim, together with the valve.
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Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
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Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
250 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm,
making sure that it is locked;
❒lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen (washer)
fig. 251
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the reservoir:
(see "Checking levels" in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
The washer jets should be positioned
by adjusting the angle of the sprays
using a small straight-headed
screwdriver.
The jets should be directed at about a
third of the height from the top edge
of the windscreen.HEADLIGHT WASHERS
Check the correct condition and
cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.
The headlight washers come on
automatically when the windscreen
washer is operated with the low beams
on.
WARNING
202) Driving with worn windscreen
wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in
bad weather conditions.
IMPORTANT
54) Do not operate the windscreen
wiper with the blades lifted from
the windscreen.
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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;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
If you put the car through a car wash,
follow these recommendations:
❒remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
❒the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
❒rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
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Dry the less visible parts, such as the
door frames, bonnet and the headlight
frames with special care, as in these
areas water may stagnate more easily.
It is a good idea to leave the vehicle
outdoors for a while after washing it to
give the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet
hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. Where possible, do not park
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species
give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
5)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products. Use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or damaging the
transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking
care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control units
and the relay/fuse box on the left side
of the engine compartment (driving
direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should
take place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
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.
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MultiJet (°)110 (°)/130
MultiJet150
MultiJet180
MultiJet
PowerPrescribed fuels and original
lubricants
Gearbox/differential casing
(litres):-2.7 (MLGU
gearbox)2.7 -TUTELA TRANSMISSION
EXPERYA
Gearbox/differential casing
(litres):2,92.9 (M38
gearbox)2.9TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARTECH
Hydraulic braking circuit with
ABS (kg):0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
TUTELA TOP 4
Hydraulic braking circuit with
ASR/ESP (kg):0.62 0.62 0.62 0.62
Hydraulic power steering: 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GI/E
Windscreen/headlight
washer reservoir:5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
(°)Version for specific markets
WARNING
207) Use AdBlue only according to DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1. Other fluids may cause damage to the system: also
exhaust emissions would no longer comply with the law.
208) The distribution companies are responsible for the compliance of their product. Observe the precautions of storage
and maintenance, in order to preserve the initial qualities. The manufacturer of the vehicle does not recognize any
guarantee in case of malfunctions and damage caused to the vehicle due to the use of urea (AdBlue) not in
accordance with regulations.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine oil level gauge ..................... 121
EOBD system ................................ 99
ESC (system) ................................. 82
External lights................................. 48
Fiat CODE system......................... 11
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit................. 208-209-210-211
Flap on bench ............................ 19-68
Flashing ......................................... 49
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 21
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 329
Fog lights ................................. 60-218
Follow Me Home device ................. 50
Follow me home ............................ 50
Front airbags .................................. 174
– Driver's side front airbag............ 174
– Manually deactivating the
front airbag and side bag........... 175
– Passenger side front airbag ....... 175
Front roof light (changing a bulb) .... 221
Fuel consumption .......................... 333
Fuel cut-off switch ......................... 62
Fuel level gauge ............................. 120
Fuel tank cap ................................. 109
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 222
Gearbox ....................................... 186
Gear lever ...................................... 186
Gear Shift Indicator ........................ 122
Glove compartment.................... 63-64Glove compartment with lock......... 63
Hazard warning lights ................... 59
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
system ......................................... 84
HBA (system) ................................. 84
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 80
Headlights
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 80
– Light beam direction.................. 80
Headlight washers .................... 53-256
Head restraints
– Front ......................................... 24
Heated rear window ....................... 60
Heating and ventilation controls...... 29
Heating and ventilation ................... 28
Hill Descent Control System ........... 84
Hill Descent .................................... 84
Hill Holder system .......................... 83
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 83
Identification data .......................... 262
Ignition switch ................................ 15
Independent additional heater ........ 41
Inflation pressure ............................ 273
Inflation procedure ......................... 209
Instrument panel ............................ 116
Interior fittings ................................ 63
Interiors .......................................... 259
Isofix child restraint systems
(setup)– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint system on
seats of vehicle.......................... 170
Jump starting ................................ 202
Lectern ......................................... 67
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 233
Light beam direction ...................... 80
Lights off ........................................ 48
Loading advice............................... 187
Main beam headlights............. 48-217
Maintenance and care - regular
checks ......................................... 242
Maintenance and care -
Scheduled Servicing .................... 238
Maintenance and care -
scheduled servicing plan .............. 239
Manual climate control system ....... 32
Manually deactivating the front
airbag and side bag ..................... 175
Moving footboard ........................... 74
MSR system .................................. 81
MSR (system)................................. 81
Multifunction display
– Control buttons ......................... 122
– Setup menu .............................. 123
Number plate lights....................... 221
On-board instruments................... 116
Parking ......................................... 185
Parking lights.............................. 49-60
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