2018 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER light

CHANGING A WHEEL
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel replacement and correct use of
the jack and spare wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided) call
for some precautions, which are listed
below.
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Please note that:
the jack weight is 4.5 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired: in the
event of a fault it must be replaced
by another original one;
no tool other than its cranking
device may be fitted on the jack.
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To change a wheel, proceed as
follows:
stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
switch off the engine and pull the
handbrake;
engage first gear or reverse;
put on the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law in certain countries)
before getting out of the vehicle;
indicate that the vehicle has broken
down using the devices required by
the law in the current country (e.g.
warning triangle, hazard lights, etc.);
in the event of a wheel change on a
slope or on unsurfaced roads, put
any object as stop under the wheels;
take the tool bag from under the
passenger seat (see "Compartment
under the front passenger side seat" in
the "Internal equipment" chapter in
"Knowing the vehicle").
The container includes these tools:
A - tow hook
B - rod for spanner
C - bolt spanner
D - jack
E - extension for spanner
F - screwdriver gripG - screwdriver bit
if the tool container is not provided,
for special trim versions, a bag
containing the above tools may be
provided;
for versions with alloy rims, remove
the press-fitted hub cap;
take the extension for spanner, the
bolt spanner and the rod for spanner
from the tool container;
with the tools assembled correctly,
loosen the fixing bolts for the wheel
to be changed by one turn;
turn the ring nut to partly extend the
jack;
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the kit includes one bracket, three
special screws and one Allen spanner,
10 size;
go to the rear side of the vehicle
where the spare wheel is located;
make sure that all of the cable for
the spare wheel lifting device has been
unrolled, grip the bell and position it
inside the circular bracket fig. 190;
tighten the knob onto the screw to
secure the bracket fig. 191.
rest the bracket on the inside of the
allow wheel fig. 192.
use the Allen key to tighten the three
special screws on the bracket's nuts
fig. 193 and secure the wheel;
insert the assembled tool fig. 185
equipped with the dedicated extension
B fig. 184 onto the screw A fig. 184
of the operating device on the spare
wheel compartment and turn it
clockwise to allow the spare wheel to
raise, until it rests fully against the
sub-platform, making sure that the the
locking mark D fig. 187 has appeared in
the window on the device.
Check that the position of the
replaced wheel under the platform is
correct (the lifting system is equipped
with a clutch to limit the end of the
stroke, incorrect positioning may
jeopardise safety;)
place the removal tools back in the
tool bag / compartment;
place the tool box / compartment in
its housing under the passenger seat.
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WARNING
146)Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your vehicle is
stationary. Passengers should get out
of the vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel to be
changed away from the traffic. Apply the
handbrake. in the event of a wheel change
on a slope or on unsurfaced roads, put
any object as stop under the wheels.
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170)If different tyres from the ones
supplied with the vehicle are used, it may
not be possible to carry out the repair. If
the tyres are replaced, it is advisable to use
those approved by the manufacturer.
Consult a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
49)In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
repair tyres showing damage on the tread
or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
WARNING
3)Replace the bottle if the sealant has
expired. Dispose of the bottle and the
sealant properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
JUMP STARTING
If the warning lightremains on
continuously on the instrument panel,
contact the Fiat Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one.
It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to check/replace the battery.
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Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
lift the flap A fig. 199 to access
the positive battery terminal connection;
connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable cable;
use a second lead to connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to the earth point as shown in
fig. 200;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the cables reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming into
contact.
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
WARNING
171)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device 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
device is in the STOP position and
the driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the car,
disconnect both battery leads before
connecting it. Do not use a "quick-type"
battery charger to provide the starting
voltage.
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VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
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VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole D of the battery;
connect the positive battery charger
lead to the positive battery terminal E
and the negative lead to the sensor
terminal F as in fig. 201;
turn on the charger;
at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;
after disconnecting the charger,
reconnect the connector A to the
sensor C as in fig. 201.
WARNING
172)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.
173)Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by skilled
personnel to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
The vehicle is fitted with a safety switch
that, in the event of a crash, comes
into operation by cutting off the fuel
supply and turning off the engine as a
consequence.
When the inertia switch cuts in, it cuts
off the fuel supply and also activates
the hazard warning lights, side lights
and courtesy lights while releasing
all the doors and displaying the relevant
message; they are deactivated by
pressing button A. On some versions,
there is also a safety relay that activates
in the event of impact to cut off the
electrical supply. In this way, fuel is
prevented from escaping if the pipes
are broken and the formation of sparks
or electrical discharges following
damage to the vehicle electrical
components is avoided.
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IMPORTANT After an accident,
remember to remove the key from the
ignition device to prevent the battery
from running down. If no fuel leaks
or damage to vehicle's electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) are detected
after the impact and the vehicle is
able to set off again, reactivate the
automatic fuel cut-off switch.
Restoring the fuel cut-off switch
Press button A fig. 202 to reactivate the
fuel cut off switch.
WARNING
174)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the switch to avoid the risk
of fire.
175)Before reactivating the fuel cut-off
switch, carefully check for fuel leaks or
damage to the vehicle's electrical devices
(e.g. headlights).
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
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The vehicle is equipped with two rings
for attaching the tow hook.
The front ring is located in the tool box
beneath the passenger side seat. On
versions with Fix&Go kit and without
spare wheel, the tool box is available
only on request for versions/markets
where provided.
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of
checks and maintenance operations
every 48,000 km depending on the
engine version.
It is, however, important to remember
that scheduled servicing does not
completely cover all the requirements of
the car: even in the initial period before
48,000 km, and then subsequently
between one service and another,
ordinary care is always required such as
routine checks involving topping up
fluid level, checking tyre pressures etc.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing can be carried
out by any Fiat Dealership, at
pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may only be carried out with the
express agreement of the Customer.IMPORTANT It is advisable to inform a
Fiat Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
If your vehicle is used frequently for
towing, the interval between service
coupons must be reduced.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
control and recovery of additive level
for AdBlue Diesel emissions (UREA)
(for versions/markets, where provided);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 144,000 km/6 years (130 - 150 - 180 Multijet 2 versions) 192,000
km/8 years (115 Multijet 2 versions), must be cyclically repeated starting from the first interval, thus following the same intervals
as before.
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 90,000 mi/6 years (130 - 150 - 180 Multijet 2 versions) 120,000 mi/8
years (115 Multijet 2 versions), must be cyclically repeated starting from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as
before.
Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary; check the
expiry date of the “Fix & Go Automatic” repair kit (for versions/markets,
where provided)●●●●●
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 windscreen/rearscreen wiper blade position/wear (for markets/
versions, where provided)●●●●●
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.)●●●●●
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