2018 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER fuel

Message Signal Description
FMS1(2)
High beam, main beam Indicates active main beam headlight status
Low beam Indicates active dipped headlight status
Turn signals Indicates active direction indicator status
Hazard warning Indicates active hazard warning light status
Parking Brake Indicates parking brake engaged
Brake failure / brake system malfunction Indicates braking system fault
Hatch open Indicates rear door not shut
Fuel level Indicates fuel reserve warning light on
Engine coolant temperature Indicates engine coolant overheating warning light on
Battery charging condition Indicates insufficient battery charge warning light on
Engine oilIndicates insufficient engine oil pressure warning light
on
Position lights, side lights Indicates active side light status
Front fog lights Indicates active fog light status
Rear fog light Indicates active rear fog light status
Engine / Mil indicatorIndicates EOBD/injection system failure warning light
on
Service, call for maintenance Indicates scheduled service indicator displayed
Transmission failure / malfunction Indicates transmission system fault
Anti-lock brake system failure Indicates ABS failure warning light on
(2) The signal values are derived from information shown on the instrument panel
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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.
172) 173)
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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IN AN EMERGENCY

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.
174) 175)
201F1A0219
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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
176) 177) 178) 179) 180) 181) 182) 183) 184)
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.
202F1A0086
203F1A0221
204F1A0222
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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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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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SERVICING AND CARE

Thousands of miles 30 60 90 120 150
Thousands of kilometres 48 96 144 192 240
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check tension of auxiliary drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(115 MultiJet 2versions) (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)●●●●●
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)
(5) When the engine oil is changed for the first time, check the tension of the accessory drive belt
(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.
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SERVICING AND CARE

Natural Power versions
Thousands of miles 25 50 75 100 125
Thousands of kilometres 40 80 120 160 200
Years246810
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyreconditions/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.)●●●●●
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SERVICING AND CARE