2017 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER seat adjustment

9)Before setting off after parking or before
moving the vehicle in any way, ensure
the footboard is fully stowed away.
Because the movement of the footboard is
controlled by that of the sliding side door,
incomplete stowing of the footboard or
non-closure of the rear doors is indicated
by the lighting of a warning light
on
the instrument panel.
10)This spring loaded system has
activation forces that were designed for
optimum comfort. Accidental knocks or a
strong gust of wind may release the
springs and let the doors close
spontaneously.
11)With the doors opened to 180 degrees,
no locking system is effective. Do not use
this opening with the vehicle parked on
a gradient or when it is windy.
12)It is forbidden to drive the vehicle with
the footboard open.
13)Do not use the retracted footboard for
getting up or down the load compartment.
14)Make sure that the footboard is suitably
locked by the provided retaining systems
before, after and during its use. An
incomplete opening or closing might cause
an improper movement of the footboard
with risks arising for the operator and
external users.
15)The footboard lightly projects from the
vehicle even if retracted; therefore, when
rear parking sensors are provided, their
operating range is lightly reduced.
WARNING
2)The footboard presence may reduce the
ramp approach angles; it is therefore
recommended, in case of a very steep
ramp, to be very careful in order not to
damage the footboard.
SEATS
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3)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 15 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
17)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: while seated, move
the lever B fig. 15 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 15 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and lift your body
weight off the part of the seat that must
be raised.
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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 the knob D fig. 15.
18)
Lumbar adjustment
Operate the knob E fig. 16 to adjust.
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 the knob A fig. 17 to set the
desired adjustment according to your
body weight, in the range 40 kg to 130
kg.
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SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side. Operate
the control A fig. 18 to turn the seat.
Before turning the seat, it must be
moved forward and only then adjusted
longitudinally fig. 19.CARGO SPACE
(For versions/markets, where provided)
Depending on the version, you can
request an additional load compartment
fig. 20 located behind the cab.
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PANORAMA VERSIONS
Adjustment of passenger seat
reclining backrest
Turn the knob A fig. 21.
Access to second row seats
To access the second row of seats,
operate the lever B fig. 21 on the right
outside seat in the first row and tilt
the backrest forward, accompanying it
with your left hand.When the seat is restored to its normal
position, it engages with the retaining
device without the need to operate the
lever again.
On the one-piece Panorama seat in the
second row both side seats are fixed.
Folding middle seat backrest (2nd -
3rd row)
Lift the lever C fig. 21 and tilt the
backrest forward.
A hard surface on the back of the
middle seat is for use as an armrest
and table with cup holders.
Operate the lever to reposition the
backrest.
To lower the backrest of the middle
seat in the second row, remove the
head restraint to make it easier to
adjust the backrest of the middle seat
in the first row.COMBI VERSIONS
Easy Entry position
Lift the lever A fig. 22 and tilt the
backrest forward.
Stacked position
Proceed as follows:
– remove the head restraints from the
easy entry position;
– lift the lever B fig. 23 (located under
the lever A fig. 22) with your right hand;
– turn the backrest 5° towards the
rear area;
– fold the backrest forward with your
left hand.
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Removing the bench
IMPORTANT At least two people are
needed to remove the bench.
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WARNING
16)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary.
17)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If it is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose control of
the vehicle.
18)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your chest
and pelvis.
19)Before putting on the seatbelt, ensure
that the armrests are vertical (see
paragraph on "seat belts ”).
20)Before unfastening the belts and
getting out of the vehicle, ensure that the
outer armrest (door side) is fully raised.
21)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary. In particular, while
turning the seat, take care that it does not
interfere with the handbrake lever.
22)Ensure the seat is locked in driving
position before starting up the vehicle.
23)Do not place heavy loads on the flap
with the vehicle in motion because they
could be thrown against the vehicle
occupants in the event of sudden braking
or impacts, causing severe injury.24)Do not travel with passengers seated in
the 3rd row with the 2nd row bench folded
over. Do not place objects of any type on
the backrest of the 2nd row bench folded
over: in the event of impact or sharp
braking they could be thrown against the
occupants of the vehicle casing serious
injury. For more information, see the
contents of the adhesive plate located
under the bench.
25)When refitting the bench, ensure that it
is correctly locked to the floor guides.
WARNING
3)The fabric upholstery of your vehicle is
designed to withstand the normal wear
and tear of your vehicle for a long time.
You are however recommended to avoid
strong and/or continuous scratching
with clothing accessories such as metal
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and the
like, as these items cause stress of the
cover fabric that could lead to yarn
breaking and damage the upholstery.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be
adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
release the lever fig. 33 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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During fully automatic system
operation, you can change the set
temperature, air distribution and fan
speed at any time by using the relevant
buttons or knobs: the system will
automatically change its settings to
adjust to the new requirements. During
fully automatic operation (FULL AUTO),
the word FULL will disappear if the air
distribution and/or flow rate and/or
engagement of the compressor and/or
recirculation settings are changed. In
this way, the functions will switch from
automatic to manual control until the
AUTO button is pressed again. With
one or more functions turned on
manually, the adjustment of the intake
air temperature continues to be
managed automatically, except with the
compressor switched off: if this is the
case, the temperature of the air sent
into the passenger compartment
cannot be lower than that of the
outside air.
WARNING
2)The air conditioning system uses R134a
or R1234yf refrigerant compatible with
the regulations in force in the countries
where the vehicle is sold. When charging,
only use the gas indicated on the
dedicated plate in the engine compartment
. The use of other coolants affects the
efficiency and condition of the system. The
lubricant used for the compressor is also
strictly linked to the type of cooling gas,
please refer to a Fiat Dealership.
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, an additional heater
is also present beneath the driver's
seat. The fan for this heater is operated
by means of the button F located on
the control panel fig. 62.
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WARNING
39)All adjustments must only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly. To
take best advantage of the protection
provided by the head restraint, adjust the
seat back so that you are sitting up straight
and your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
COMPARTMENT
BENEATH PASSENGER
SIDE FRONT SEAT
Proceed as follows to use the
compartment:
Open the flap A fig. 72 and remove it
as shown;
turn the lock knob B anticlockwise
and remove it to allow the compartment
to be removed.
POWER SOCKET
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The power socket is located in the
centre console near the cigar lighter.
To use it, open the cover A fig. 73.
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WARNING
40)The cigar lighter becomes very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure that
children don't touch it: risk of fire and/or
burning.
41)Do not use the desk in vertical position
with the vehicle in motion.
42)To prevent dangerous situations,
moving the tablet holder and using the
device are prohibited while driving.
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SEAT BELTS
IN BRIEF
All the seats in the vehicle are
equipped with seat belts with three
anchoring points and a retractor. The
reel mechanism operates locking
the belt in the event of sharp braking
or strong deceleration due to an
impact. This allows the belt strap to
slide freely and to adapt to the body
of the occupant. In the event of an
accident, the belt will lock to reduce
the risk of impact inside the
passenger compartment or of being
projected outside the vehicle. The
driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also
respect, the local laws in force in
relation to the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 86 and insert it into buckle B, until
it clicks into place.On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
Press the button C fig. 86 to release the
belt. Guide the belt while it is rewinding
to prevent it from twisting.
The retractor may lock up when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope: this
is perfectly normal.
Furthermore, the reel mechanism locks
the belt if it is pulled sharply or in the
event of sudden braking, collisions and
high-speed bends.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust, press button A fig. 87 and
raise or lower the handle B.
81) 82)Always adjust the seat belt height to the
passenger's body. This precaution
may considerably reduce the risk of
injury in the event of a collision.Correct adjustment is obtained when
the belt passes approximately half way
between the shoulder and the neck.
Seat belt with retractor for front
central place on bench seat
The two-seater front bench is equipped
with an built-in seat belt (retractor on
seat) with three anchorage points
for the central position fig. 88.
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WARNING
80)Never press button C fig. 86when
travelling.
81)The height of the seat belts must be
adjusted with the vehicle stationary.
82)After adjustment, always check that the
cursor to which the ring is fastened is
locked in one of the preset positions.
Release the grip and push downwards to
enable the locking device to click if the grip
has not been released in one of the
possible positions.
SBR SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
The vehicle is equipped with a
system called SBR. (Seat Belt
Reminder), composed of a buzzer
which, along with the flashing
warning light on the instrument
panel, warns the driver that their seat
belt or (for versions/markets, where
provided) the passenger's seat belt is
not correctly fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
With multifunction display, the SBR
system can also be reactivated through
the set-up menu.
PRE-TENSIONERS
To increase the protective efficiency of
the front seat belts, the vehicle is fitted
with pretensioners. These devices, in
the event of a head-on crash or side
impact, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way, they ensure
that the belts fit tightly to the wearer
before the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
been activated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication. Any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water or mud, contact a
Fiat Dealership to have it replaced.
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IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
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