2017 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER belt

SIDE BAGS
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To help increase occupant protection in
the event of a side impact, for
versions/markets where provided, the
car is equipped with front side bags
and window bags.
Side bags (for versions/markets where
provided) protect occupants from
side impacts of medium-high severity,
by placing the bag between the
occupant and the internal parts of the
side structure of the vehicle. Non-
activation of side bags in other types of
collisions (front collisions, rear shunts,
roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes the
bags to inflate in the event of a side-on
collision. The bags inflate
instantaneously, placing themselves
between the occupant's body and the
structures which could cause injury.
They deflate immediately afterwards.
Side bags (for versions/markets where
provided) are not a replacement of
but complementary to the belts, which
you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and
most non-European countries.FRONT SIDE BAGS FOR
CHEST PROTECTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Housed in the seat backrests fig. 105,
they are composed of an instantly
inflating bag, which serves to protect
the occupants' chest and pelvis in the
event of a medium-high severity side
impact.
WINDOW BAGS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They are composed of two bags,
one on the right side and one on the left
side of the vehicle, housed behind the
side roof trims and covered by special
trims fig. 106.
Window bags have been designed for
protecting the head of front occupants
in the event of side impact, thanks to
the wide bag inflation surface.IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on
crash, the system offers best protection
if you keep a correct position on the
seat because this allows the side bags
to inflate correctly.
IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or
side bags may be deployed if the
vehicle is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody area,
such as for example violent shocks,
against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
vehicle falling into big potholes or
depressions in the road.
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107)Airbags may be deployed if another
vehicle crashes into yours if the key is
inserted and on, even if the engine is not
running and your vehicle is standing.
Therefore, even if the car is stationary,
when an active front passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rear facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger
seat. Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rearward
facing child restraint system is installed on
the front passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent
the child restraint system from coming
into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger
airbag as soon as the child restraint system
has been removed. Also remember that, if
the key is turned to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners)
will be deployed in the event of collision.
Non-deployment in such cases does
not indicate a system malfunction.
108)Have the airbag system checked by a
Fiat Dealership if the car was stolen, if
theft was attempted, or if the car was
subjected to vandalism or flooding.
109)By turning the ignition key to MAR
position, the LED on the
button located
on the dashboard lights up (the time it
stays lit up can vary depending on the
market), to check that the button LED is
working correctly.
110)Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).111)The front airbag is designed to be
deployed for impacts of a greater intensity
than for the pretensioners. For impacts
whose intensity falls between the two
levels, normally, only the pretensioners will
be activated.
112)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
113)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts,
side impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the
seat belts which must therefore be
fastened at all times.
114)In some versions, in the event of a
LED
OFFfailure (located on the
dashboard trim), thewarning light on
the instrument panel turns on and the
passenger side bags are deactivated. In
some versions, in the event of a LED
ONfailure (located on the dashboard
trim), thelight on the console turns on.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The vehicle is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails to
start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Know your
vehicle”.
Before starting the vehicle, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belts correctly. Never press the
accelerator pedal for starting the
engine.
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PROCEDURE FOR
VERSIONS WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake;
put the gear lever into neutral;
turn the ignition key to theMAR
position: the warning lights
and
on the instrument panel will turn on;
wait for the warning lightsand
to turn off, which will happen faster
the warmer the engine is;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to the AVV
position as soon as the warning light
turns off. Waiting too long will waste
the heating work carried out by the
plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
PROCEDURE FOR
VERSIONS WITH
COMFORT MATIC
TRANSMISSION
The system allows the engine to be
started both with a gear engaged and
with the gearbox in neutral (N);
however, the brake pedal must be
pressed first with a gear engaged.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
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PROCEDURE FOR
NATURAL POWER
VERSIONS
(For versions/markets, where provided)
The various engine cranking methods
are described below:
METHANE tank not on reserve –
petrol tank not empty:
the engine is always started in methane
mode;
METHANE tank empty – petrol tank
not empty:the engine is forced to start on petrol
and it will not switch to methane until
the methane tank has been filled. At the
same time, the reserve warning light
will turn on and the "REFUELLING
REQUIRED" message will be shown on
the instrument panel display;
METHANE tank not on reserve –
petrol tank empty:
the engine is always started in methane
mode.
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WARNING
115)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.
WARNING
14)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
high speeds, excessive intense braking,
etc.) during the initial period of use.
15)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
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DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
boot locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
Restore additive level for AdBlue
Diesel emissions (UREA) (for versions /
markets where applicable), at the
ignition of the lamp or the message on
the instrument panel;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter.
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SERVICING AND CARE

Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1) (2)●●●●●
Check COMFORT-MATIC transmission hydraulic system fluid level (3) (*)●●●●●
Check oil for hydraulic clutch activation system (for versions with
COMFORT-MATIC transmission) (3) (*)●●●●●
Change oil for hydraulic clutch activation system (for versions with
COMFORT-MATIC transmission) (4) (*)●●
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic
tensioner) (130 - 150 - 180 Multijet 2 versions)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(5)●●
Check tension of auxiliary drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(115 MultiJet 2 versions) (5)●●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (130-150-180 Multijet 2
versions)●●
Check condition of toothed timing drive belt (115 Multijet 2 versions)●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) Consumption of additive for emissions (UREA) depends on the condition of use of the vehicle and is indicated by a warning light and message on the instrument
panel (for versions/markets, where provided).
(3) Check to be performed every year in case of use in cold climates.
(*) NOTE (for COMFORT-MATIC versions): to check the transmission fluid level and to check/change the clutch hydraulic system fluid, go to a Fiat Dealership.
(4) Or every 2 years
(5) When the engine oil is changed for the first time, check the tension of the accessory drive belt
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150

Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check fuel/engine management system
operation and engine oil decay (the latter for versions/markets, where
provided)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for versions with S.S.D.
(or every 6 months)●●●●●
Replace fuel filter cartridge●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (130-150-180 Multijet 2 versions)●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) (115 Multijet 2 versions)●●
Replace timing belt (130-150-180 Multijet 2 versions)(6)
Replace timing belt (115 Multijet 2 versions)(7)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (8)●●●●●
(6) Advised maximum mileage 192,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town
use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(7) Advised maximum mileage 144,000 km. Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town
use, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(8) If the vehicle is equipped with an air cleaner specially for dusty areas: check and clean filter every 20,000 km, change filter every 40,000 km or change the air
cleaner whenever the obstructed air cleaner indicator appears.
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150

Natural Power versions
Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation of
pad wear indicator (for versions/markets, where provided)●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150

Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides for versions with S.S.D.
(or every 6 months)●●●●●
Spark plug replacement●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (1)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(3)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition of the methane pipes and fittings, methane
tank fastening, possible restoration●●●●●
Check the pressure regulator and, if necessary, replace the internal filter●●●●●
Check operation and parameters of fuel supply system using self-diagnosis
socket●●●●●
(1) If the vehicle is equipped with a special air filter for dusty areas: - every 20,000 km, check and clean the filter
(2) If the vehicle annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
(3) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150