2016 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER ABS

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In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 11
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 11
THE KEYS....................................... 12
ELECTRONIC ALARM..................... 14
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 15
SEATS ............................................ 16
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 24
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 25
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 25
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 28
DIFFUSERS..................................... 29
HEATING AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS .................................... 29
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 32
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 35
ADDITIONAL HEATER ..................... 41
INDEPENDENT ADDITIONAL
HEATER .......................................... 41
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 47
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 51
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 54
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 57
CONTROLS .................................... 59
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH ................ 62INTERIOR FITTINGS ...................... 63
TACHOGRAPH ............................... 68
SPEED BLOCK ............................... 69
SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION ................................. 69
DOORS ........................................... 70
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 76
BONNET ......................................... 77
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 79
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 79
ABS ................................................ 80
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 82
TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM ............. 86
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) ................. 87
DRIVING ADVISOR ......................... 90
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW®
REAR BACK UP CAMERA) ............. 95
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION ....... 97
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 98
PARKING SENSORS....................... 99
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................101
ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADBLUE (UREA)..............................104
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To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B (front part of the seat) or
the lever C (rear part of the seat)
upwards and position your body weight
on the part of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob D fig. 11.
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Lumbar adjustment
To adjust, turn knob E fig. 12.SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical
spring system and hydraulic shock
absorber to ensure maximum comfort
and safety. The system of springs
also effectively absorbs impact from
uneven road surfaces.
See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise adjustments,
height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and
armrest adjustment.
Ballast weight
adjustment
Use adjustment knob A fig. 13 to set
the required setting based on body
weight, with settings between 40 kg
and 130 kg.SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped with
an armrest that can be raised and
adjusted for height. To adjust,
use wheel A fig. 14.
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STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be
adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒release the lever fig. 38 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position
2);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒block the lever by pushing it forwards
(position 1).
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WARNING
17) Any steering wheel position
adjustment should only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary
and the engine turned off.
18) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance
of the vehicle with approval
requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Lever A fig. 39 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Mirrors with manual
adjustment
To adjust the mirrors, manually operate
on each of the two glasses of each
mirror.
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Operation duration
setting
Hold the button pressed. At the same
time press button 3 or 8.
The time and warning light 7 are
displayed.
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
3or8.
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.
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❒by pressing the accelerator pedal; in
this case the system is not actually
turned off but the acceleration
request takes priority; the Cruise
Control remains activated, without
the need to press the CANC/RES
button to restore the previous
conditions once the acceleration is
over.
The device is automatically switched off
in the following cases:
❒if the ABS or ESP systems cut in;
❒in the event of system failure.
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SPEED LIMITER
This device allows the speed of the car
to be limited to values which can be
set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
When the device is active, the car
speed depends on the pressure at the
accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached
(see "Speed limit programming"
paragraph).If necessary (in the event of overtaking
for example), the set speed limit can
be exceeded by fully depressing the
accelerator pedal.
By gradually reducing the pressure on
the accelerator pedal, the function
will be reactivated as soon as the car
speed drops below the set speed.
Switching the device on
To activate the device, turn ring nut A
fig. 68 to position
.
Activation of the device is indicated by
the
warning light on the instrument
panel switching on and, on some
versions, by a message on the display
plus last programmed speed value.Speed limit
programming
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.
To store a speed value higher than that
displayed, move stalk A upwards (+).
Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to an increase in speed of
about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held upwards will increase the speed
with an increment of 5 km/h.
To store a value lower than that
displayed, move stalk A downwards (–).
Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to a decrease in speed of
about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held downwards a decrease of 5 km/h
is obtained.
Activating/deactivating
the device
Press the CANC RES button to
activate/deactivate the device.
The activation of the device is indicated
by the
warning light on the
instrument panel switching on.
The deactivation of the function is
instead indicated by the
symbol on
the display.
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ABS
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking or slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
The system intervenes when braking
and the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.
The ABS ensures the direction of the
vehicle while braking and optimises the
braking distances at the same time.
The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or when braking on
corners.
The system is completed by EBD
(Electronic Braking Force Distribution),
which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the car
speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.
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MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This system is an integral part of the
ABS and intervenes, if there is sudden
downshifting, restoring torque to the
engine, thereby preventing excessive
drive at the drive wheels which,
especially in poor grip conditions, could
lead to a loss in stability of the vehicle.
WARNING
50) The ABS exploits the grip
available to the full, but it cannot
improve it. Therefore, you should
take great care when driving on
slippery surfaces, without taking
unnecessary risks.51) When the ABS intervenes and
you notice the brake pedal
pulsating, keep the pedal pushed
down and don’t be alarmed. This
will help you to stop in the
shortest distance possible,
depending on the road conditions.
52) If the ABS intervenes, it means
you have almost reached the grip
limit between the tyres and the
road surface: slow down to make
sure that you drive in accordance
with the available grip
53) The ABS can’t overrule the
natural laws of physics, and can’t
increase the grip available
according to the condition of the
road.
54) The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
55) The capability of the ABS must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as
to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
56) For the correct operation of the
ABS, it is essential that the tyres
are of the same make and type on
all wheels, in perfect condition
and, above all, of the specified
type and dimensions.
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57) If the space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is used, the ABS keeps
operating. Always remember
that the space-saver wheel, being
smaller than the original wheel,
provides less grip.ESC (Electronic
Stability Control)
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
vehicle in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the vehicle’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the appropriate
wheels. The torque supplied by the
engine can also be reduced in order to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The ESC system uses the sensors in
the vehicle to determine the trajectory
required by the driver through steering
and compares it with the real trajectory
of the vehicle. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory, the
ESC system intervenes to counter the
car’s understeer or oversteer.
❒Oversteer: occurs when the vehicle is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
❒Understeer: occurs when the vehicle
is turning less than it should
according to the angle of the steering
wheelThe ESC system also includes the
following subsystems:
❒Hill Holder
❒ASR
❒HBA
❒ERM
❒HDC
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the flashing of
warning light
in the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
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When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels slipping when
moving off gives you better traction.
HBA SYSTEM
(Hydraulic Brake Assist)
The HBA system is designed to
improve the vehicle’s braking capacity
during emergency braking. The system
detects emergency braking by
monitoring the speed and strength with
which the brake pedal is pressed,
thereby applying the optimal brake
pressure.
This can reduce the braking distance:
the HBA system therefore completes
the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained by pressing the
brake pedal very quickly. In addition,
the brake pedal must be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to benefit from the
system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is not necessary
anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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ERM ELECTRONIC ROLLOVER
MITIGATION SYSTEM
(Electronic Rollover Mitigation)
The system monitors the tendency of
the wheels to rise from the ground if the
driver performs extreme manoeuvres
like quick steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system
intervenes on the brakes and engine
power to reduce the possibility that the
wheels are raised from the ground.
It is not possible to avoid the tendency
to roll over if this is due to reasons
such as driving on high side gradients,
collision with objects or other vehicles.
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HILL DESCENT CONTROL
(HDC) SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESC and is
aimed at keeping the vehicle at a
constant speed during a descent,
operating autonomously on the brakes
in various ways at the same time. In this
way the vehicle stability and completely
safe driving are guaranteed, above all
in poor grip conditions and/or steep
descents.
To activate the system reach a speed
slower than 25 km/h and press the
dedicated key A fig. 126; the LED on
the button turns on and the display
gives a specific message.
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