2018 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER warning

IMPORTANT With the ignition key in the
STOP position or extracted, the
electric windows remain activated for
about 3 minutes and are deactivated
immediately when one of the doors
is opened.
Front passenger side door
A dedicated switch for operating the
window is located on the inner armrest
of the passenger side front door.
36)
WARNING
36)Improper use of the electric windows
can be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that passengers
are not exposed to the risk of being injured
either directly by the moving windows or
through objects getting caught or struck by
them. When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition switch to
avoid the risk of injury to anyone remaining
in the vehicle due to accidental operation
of the electric windows.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
open the driver's door to gain
access to the bonnet release handle;
pull the lever fig. 80 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
lift lever A fig. 81 as shown in the
figure;
lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the bonnet stay fig. 82 from its
locking device D, then insert the end
C fig. 83 of the bonnet stay into the
housing E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the
bonnet, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not lifted from the
windscreen.CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the stay
C fig. 83 from the housing E and fit it
back in its locking device D fig. 82;
lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
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IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
37) 38) 39)
WARNING
37)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be perfectly closed while travelling.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly
closed and that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the bonnet has
not been properly locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
38)Incorrect positioning of the stay rod
may cause the bonnet to drop suddenly.
39)Perform these operations only when
the vehicle is stationary.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
On certain versions the head restraints
are adjustable in height and they lock
automatically in the required position.
40)
Adjustment
Upward adjustment: lift the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press the
button A fig. 84 and lower the head
restraint.
To extract the front head restraints
press buttons A and B fig. 84 at the
sides of the two supports
simultaneously and release them
upwards.
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WARNING
40)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. 85 and remove it
as shown;
turn the lock knob B anticlockwise
and remove it to allow the compartment
to be removed.
USB PORTS
(for versions/markets where provided)
They can be located:
in the centre of the dashboard in
place of the cigar lighter and can be
used only as a charging source for
external devices;
on the central tunnel, above the
mobile phone holder fig. 86, for
connecting USB/iPod external devices
(see USB/iPOD SUPPORT in the
“Multimedia” chapter).
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. 87.
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TABLET HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located in the centre of the
dashboard and is designed to anchor a
tablet.
To use it, proceed as follows fig. 88:
lower the lever A to open the locking
devices B;
fit the tablet between the locking
devices B;
lift the lever A to ensure that the
device is locked.
41) 42) 43)
WARNING
41)The cigar lighter becomes very hot.
Handle it carefully and make sure that
children don't touch it: risk of fire and/or
burning.
42)Do not use the desk in vertical position
with the vehicle in motion.
43)To prevent dangerous situations,
moving the tablet holder and using the
device are prohibited while driving.
TACHOGRAPH
For tachograph operation and use,
consult the owner handbook supplied
by the device manufacturer. The
tachograph must be installed on the
vehicle when the vehicle weight (with or
without trailer) exceeds 3.5 tons.
IMPORTANT Anyone making changes
to the monitoring device or signal
transmission system that affects
recording by the monitoring instrument,
particularly if this is done for purposes
of fraud, may be in breach of criminal or
administrative state regulations.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is fitted, if
the vehicle is parked for more than 5
days, it is advisable to disconnect
the negative battery terminal to
maintain its charge.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use abrasive detergents or
solvents to clean the device. To clean
the outside of the device, use a damp
cloth or special products for the care of
synthetic materials.
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the system has reached a threshold
working temperature: wait a few
minutes to let it cool down before
operating the buttons again.
The level selected with the vehicle
stationary is maintained up to a speed
of about 20 km/h; when this speed
is exceeded, the system will
automatically restore the normal level:
"ride setting 0".
WARNING
5)Before manually adjusting with doors
open, make sure there is enough space
around the vehicle for this kind of
operation.
ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER
PROVISION FOR FITTING
TELEPASS ON
REFLECTIVE
WINDSCREEN
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the vehicle is equipped with a
reflective windscreen, install the
Telepass in the appropriate area shown
in fig. 90 - fig. 91.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 52
DISPLAY ........................................ 56
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 58
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 60
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 60
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 61
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 61
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 62
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 63
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 63
-LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........... 64
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ............ 64
-INCOMPLETE DOOR/LOAD
COMPARTMENT CLOSURE................ 65
-POWER STEERING FAILURE ............. 65
-SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
FAILURE .............................................. 65
-INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 67
-UREA INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE. 68
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 68
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 68
-GLOW PLUG PREHEATING / GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............. 69
-LOW DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE
(UREA) LEVEL WARNING .................... 69
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ......................... 70
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 70
-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 71
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 72
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 72
-DRIVING ADVISOR ............................ 73-TPMS SYSTEM .................................. 74
-DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............ 75
-FOLLOW ME HOME .......................... 75
-LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR ............ 75
-RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ......... 75
-FOG LIGHTS ...................................... 75
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 76
-SPEED LIMITER ................................. 76
-AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS ...................................... 76
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 76
-"UP" FUNCTION ................................ 77
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE .............. 78
-LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE ................. 78
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ..................... 78
-MAIN BEAM AUTOMATISM FAULT .... 78
-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD .................. 79
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................. 79
-SCHEDULED SERVICING .................. 79
-FUEL CUT-OFF DEVICE INERTIA
SWITCH TRIPPED ............................... 80
-COMFORT-MATIC SYSTEM FAILURE
INDICATION ........................................ 80
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 80
-DRIVING ADVISOR SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 80
-TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
FAILURE .............................................. 80
-LIMITED RANGE ................................ 80
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION............... 81
-START&STOP FAILURE ..................... 81
-LOW DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE
(UREA) LEVEL WARNING .................... 82
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel
versions) .............................................. 82
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
.
Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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Versions with multifunction display
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Display – C. Rev counter – D. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light – E. Fuel
level gauge with reserve warning light
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