2017 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER vehicle battery

SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............183
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................183
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE ...........184
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....185
CHECKING LEVELS........................192
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ......199
BATTERY ........................................199
WINDSCREEN WIPER ....................201
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................202
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................203
SNOW TYRES ................................204
SNOW CHAINS...............................204
BODYWORK ...................................205
INTERIOR .......................................206
RUBBER HOSES ............................207
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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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USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any roof
lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
before carrying out any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the
suitable terminal;
completely tighten the battery
terminals.IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (this can happen already at
-10°C).
Refer to the paragraph "Car inactivity"
in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories that in any
case burden the electrical supply,
contact a Fiat Dealership, whose
qualified personnel, in addition
to suggesting the most suitable devices
from Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate
the overall electrical consumption,
checking whether the vehicle’s electrical
system is capable of withstanding the
load required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if
the vehicle is parked for a long period
of 5 days, it is advisable to disconnect
the negative battery terminal to
maintain its charge.
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery
disconnection function (disconnector),
see the description of the procedure
in the "Controls" paragraph in the
"Dashboard and controls" section.
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SERVICING AND CARE

WARNING
191)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
192)Using the battery with insufficient
battery fluid may irreparably damage the
battery and may cause an explosion.
193)Before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable through the suitable
terminal, after having waited at least one
minute from turning the ignition key to
STOP.
194)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
54)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. After purchasing
your vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (anti-theft, radio phone, etc.),
go to a Fiat Dealership, which will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise
you whether a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
55)If the vehicle will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.
WARNING
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very harmful for the environment. You
are recommended to go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the battery replaced
where the old battery will be disposed of
respecting both the environment and
the laws in force.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
195)
56)
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
192 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 onto the
windscreen.
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201

USB/iPod SOURCE
To activate USB/iPod mode, connect
the corresponding device (USB or iPod)
to the vehicle's USB port.
208)
If a USB/iPod device is connected to
the system on, this starts playing the
tracks present on the device.
AUX SOURCE
To activate AUX mode, use a suitable
cable to connect a device to the
vehicle's AUX socket.
209)
When you connect a device with AUX
output socket, the system starts AUX
source playback, provided that it is
already playing.
Adjust the volume using the
button/
knob on the front panel or using the
volume adjustment control on the
connected device.
For the "Audio source selection"
function, see the "Media mode"
chapter.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The functions of the device connected
with the AUX socket are directly
managed by the device itself: it is not
possible to change track/folder/playlist
or control playing start/end/pause
with the controls on the front panel or
on the steering wheel.Do not leave the cable of your portable
player connected to the AUX socket
after disconnection, to avoid possible
hiss from the speakers.
PHONE MODE
Phone mode activation
Press the PHONE button on the front
panel to activate the Phone mode.
The available commands can be used
to:
dial the wished phone number;
display and call the contacts in the
mobile phone phonebook;
display and call contacts from the
registers of previous calls;
pair up to 8 phones to make access
and connection easier and quicker;
transfer calls from the system to the
mobile phone and vice versa and
deactivate the microphone audio for
private conversations.
The mobile phone audio is transmitted
through the vehicle’s audio system;
the system automatically mutes the
radio when the Phone function is used.
Shown on display
When a phone is connected to the
system, the display shows various
information (if available):
status of roaming;
network signal intensity;
mobile phone battery charge;
mobile phone name.
Pairing a mobile phone
To pair the mobile phone, proceed as
follows:
activate theBluetooth® function on
the mobile phone;
press thePHONEbutton on the
front panel;
if no phone is paired with the system
yet, the display shows a dedicated
screen;
select "Connect Phone" to start the
pairing procedure then search for the
Uconnect™ device on the mobile
phone (if "No" is selected, the Phone
main screen is displayed);
when prompted by the mobile
phone, use its keypad to enter the PIN
code shown on the system display
or confirm on the mobile phone the PIN
displayed;
from the "Settings" menu you can
always pair a mobile phone by selecting
"Phone menu/Add phone", then
proceed as described above;
during the pairing stage a screen is
displayed showing the progress of
the operation;
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MULTIMEDIA

INDEX
4
-Seater bench (Crew Cab Van
versions)
...................................... 20
ABS (System)
.............................. 81
ABS system ................................... 81
Additional heater ............................ 37
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi) ....................... 41
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combinato) ................ 40
Additive for diesel emissions
AdBlue (UREA) ............................. 130
Advice for extending battery life...... 200
Air cleaner ...................................... 199
Air suspension ............................... 45
ASR (system) ................................. 83
ASR system ................................... 83
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 36
Automatic headlight sensor ............ 26
Automatic main beam headlights ... 25
Battery
– Replacement ............................. 199
Battery (disconnector) .................... 31
Battery (recharging) ........................ 178
Battery disconnector ...................... 31
Battery replacement ....................... 199
Body
– Advice for preserving the
bodywork .................................. 205body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 209
Bodywork
– Protection from atmospheric
agents ....................................... 205
Bodywork version .......................... 211
Bonnet ........................................... 42
Brake fluid ...................................... 197
Bump starting ................................ 178
Cargo space
................................. 17
Carrying children safely
– Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems ............... 99
– Child restraint systems .............. 96
– Safety regulations ...................... 100
Changing a wheel .......................... 170
Chassis marking ............................ 209
Checking levels .............................. 192
Climatizzatore manual .................... 35
CO2 emissions............................... 252
Comfort-matic Gearbox ................. 117
Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat ............. 44
Compatibility of vehicle seats
with Isofix child seats ................... 103
Conditions of use ........................... 134
Controls ......................................... 29
Courtesy lights ............................... 28
Cruise Control ................................ 119
Cylinder marking ............................ 210
Daytime running lights.............................. 24
Dead lock device ........................... 13
Demanding vehicle use .................. 184
Dimensions .................................... 222
Dipped beam headlights ................ 24
Direction indicators ........................ 26
Display
– Standard screen ........................ 52
Door locking................................... 31
Doors ............................................. 12
Driving Advisor (system) ................. 89
Driving Advisor System .................. 89
Driving style.................................... 134
Electric windows
........................... 41
Electronic alarm ............................. 11
Engine............................................ 213
Engine codes ................................. 211
Engine coolant ............................... 196
Engine marking .............................. 210
Engine oil ....................................... 196
Engine oil level gauge ..................... 53
EOBD system ................................ 49
ESC (system) ................................. 82
External lights................................. 24
Fiat CODE system
......................... 8
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
pressure restoration ..................... 174
Flashing ......................................... 25
Flex Floor rear seat......................... 19