2016 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER fuel

Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
(Versions with multifunction display)
The warning light turns on in the following
circumstances:
❒If the fuel inertia cut-off switch is activated
❒Light failure (rear fog lamps, direction
indicators, brake lights, number plate lights,
side lights, daytime lights, main beam
automatism, trailer direction indicators, trailer
side lights)The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
❒Airbag warning light failure (generic failure
warning light flashing)In this case, the warning light may not indicate
any faults with the restraint systems. Before
continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately
to have the system checked.
❒Rain sensor failure
❒Diesel filter sensor failure
❒Trailer connection failure
❒Audio system failure
❒Engine oil pressure sensor failure
❒Parking sensor failure
❒Water in diesel fuel filterContact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to
have the fault fixed.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberTPMS
TPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected in the TPMS.In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on to indicate that the
tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
In these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and
fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
23) Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible if warning lighteither does not light up when the key is turned to
MAR to if while travelling the warning lights comes on either steady or blinking (along with a message on the display).
24) During regeneration, the fan could be operated.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

What it means What to do
FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA SWITCH
TRIPPED
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
This symbol on the display switches on when the
fuel cut-off device inertia switch has tripped.For the fuel cut-off inertia switch reactivation
procedure, refer to the "Electrical power supply
and fuel cut-off switch" section in the "Knowing
your vehicle" chapter. If it is still not possible to
restore the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on together with a
dedicated message to indicate a failure of the
parking sensors.
DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM FAILURE
(Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display)
The symbol switches on in the display with the
two direction warning lights
andlighting up,
along with an acoustic signal and a dedicated
message.
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the display together
with a dedicated message to indicate a failure of
the Traffic Sign Recognition.
LIMITED RANGE
The display shows a dedicated message to warn
the driver that the vehicle's range is less than 50
km.
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IMPORTANT
25) The presence of water in the fuel supply circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular
engine operation. If the
symbol appears (on some versions together with the dedicated message on the display),
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the system bled. If the above indication occurs immediately
after refuelling, water may have entered the tank: turn the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
103) When the urea tank is empty and the vehicle is stopped it is no longer possible to restart it until the urea tank is
topped up with at least 3 litres of Urea.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE .................184
PARKING ........................................185
USING THE GEARBOX ...................186
LOADING ADVICE...........................187
SAVING FUEL .................................188
TOWING TRAILERS ........................190
SNOW TYRES ................................198
SNOW CHAINS...............................198
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY .....................................199
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30) Remember that the brake servo
and power steering are not
operational until the engine has
been started, so you need to apply
much more force than usual to
the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
31) Never start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter
and damage it beyond repair.
32) A quick burst on the accelerator
before turning off the engine
serves absolutely no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to
turbocharged engines.
33) In some cases, when the engine
switches off, the fan could
activate for max. 120 seconds.
WARNING
134) It is dangerous to run the
engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and
releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the car is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the key in the ignition as
this drains the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.
135)
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located to the
left of the driver's seat fig. 172. Pull the
lever upwards to engage the handbrake
and ensure that the vehicle does not
move.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the
handbrake is engaged in such a way as
to ensure the stationing of the vehicle,
especially in the case of steep slopes
and full load.IMPORTANT If this is not the case,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
handbrake adjusted. If the lever travel
gets longer, contact a Fiat Dealership.
When the handbrake lever is engaged
and the ignition key is in MAR-ON
position, the instrument panel warning
light
will switch on.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release
button A;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the
lever.
The
warning light in the instrument
panel will switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the vehicle
from moving accidentally.
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❒lastly, remember that the vehicle’s
dynamic behaviour is affected by
the weight transported: in particular,
the stopping distances are longer,
especially at high speed.
IMPORTANT
36) Each of these must be strictly
observed and MUST NEVER BE
EXCEEDED in any case. In
particular, ensure that you never
exceed the maximum permitted
weights on the front and rear
axles when arranging the load on
the vehicle (particularly if the
vehicle is equipped with a specific
trim level).
WARNING
137) Irregular trajectories and abrupt
braking may cause sudden
movements of the load with
consequent situations of hazard
for the driver and passengers:
before setting off, secure the load
tightly using the appropriate
hooks on the floor and use steel
cables, ropes or chains strong
enough to hold the items to be
secured.
138) If a vehicle is parked on a very
steep gradient or with a side
gradient, opening the rear door or
side door could cause any
unsecured items to emerge
suddenly.
139) If you wish to carry a reserve of
petrol in a can, observe the legal
restrictions and only use a can
that is type-approved and
properly secured to the load
anchorage eyebolts. Anyway, by
doing so, you increase the risk
of fire in the event of an accident
with your vehicle.
SAVING FUEL
Some useful tips are given below for
fuel saving and reducing harmful
emissions of CO2 and other pollutants
(nitrogen oxides, unburnt
hydrocarbons, Particulate Matter (PM),
etc.).
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel
consumption are listed below.
Vehicle maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
luggage compartment. The weight of
the vehicle (especially when driving
in town) and its geometry greatly affect
fuel consumption and stability.
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof after use. These
accessories decrease aerodynamic
penetration of the vehicle and have a
negative effect on fuel consumption.
When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.
Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated
rear window, additional headlights,
windscreen/rear window wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount
of energy, therefore increasing fuel
consumption (by up to 25% in
the urban cycle).
Climate control system
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel
consumption (on average up to +20%).
If the temperature outside permits, try
and use the ventilation only.
Devices for
aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified spoilers may
adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption.DRIVING STYLE
The main driving styles that affect fuel
consumption are listed below.
Cranking
Do not warm up the engine at low or
high revs when the vehicle is stationary;
this causes the engine to warm up
more slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will
warm up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when stopped at
traffic lights or before switching off the
engine. This action and also double
declutching is absolutely pointless on
modern cars and also increases
consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic
and road permit, use a higher gear.
Using a low gear for faster acceleration
will increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions
and engine wear.Max. speed
Fuel consumption increases
considerably with speed. Maintain a
constant speed, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which cost
in terms of both fuel consumption and
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently will greatly affect
consumption and emissions:
acceleration should be gradual.
USAGE CONDITIONS
The main usage conditions that
negatively affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the engine to reach
optimum operating temperature.
This results in a significant increase in
consumption levels (from +15 to +30%
on the urban cycle) and emissions.
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