2018 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER ABS

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position
or construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.

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
17)
3)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 18 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
18)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: while seated, move
the lever B fig. 18 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 18 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and lift your body
weight off the part of the seat that must
be raised.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. 18.
19)
Lumbar adjustment
Operate the knob E fig. 19 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.
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WARNING
27)Any steering wheel position adjustment
should only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary and the engine turned off.
28)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the non-
compliance of the vehicle with approval
requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Lever A fig. 46 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Mirrors with manual adjustment
To adjust the mirrors, manually operate
on each of the two glasses of each
mirror.
29)
Mirrors with electrical adjustment
The electrical adjustment can only
be carried out with the ignition key in
the MAR-ON position.To adjust the mirrors, turn the knob B
fig. 47 to one of the four positions: 1 left
mirror, 2 right mirror, 3 left wide angle,
4 right wide angle.
After rotating the knob B on the mirror
to be adjusted, move it in the direction
shown by the arrows to adjust the
selected glass.
Mirror folding with manual
adjustment
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces or at an automatic car washing
station) it is possible to fold the mirrors
manually moving them from position
1 to position 2 fig. 48.
If the mirror has been accidentally
rotated forwards (position 3), for
example due to an impact, it must be
manually returned to position 1.
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manualpressing the “immediate
heating” button on the timer again
(flame button 6).
The heating warning light and the
display light are switched off. The fluid
circulation pump keeps working for
approximately two minutes: the heater
can be switched back on again during
this time.
IMPORTANT The parking heater goes
off when battery voltage is low to allow
the vehicle to be started.
IMPORTANT Before turning on the
device, ensure that the fuel level is
above the reserve. Otherwise the
device could lock and require
the assistance of a Fiat Dealership.
Always turn off the heater when
refuelling and near service stations to
avoid the risk of explosion or fire
hazards.
Do not park the vehicle on
inflammable material such as paper,
grass or dry leaves: fire hazard!
The temperature near the heater
should not exceed 120°C (e.g. during
oven painting in a body shop). The
electronic control unit components may
be damaged at higher temperatures.
Whilst the heater is operating with
the engine switched off, it absorbs
energy from the battery; the engine
should therefore be left running for
a while to make sure that the battery is
properly recharged.
To check the coolant level, follow the
instructions in the "Vehicle
maintenance" chapter, "Engine coolant
system fluid" paragraph. The water in
the heating circuit must contain a
minimum percentage of 10% antifreeze.
For maintenance and repairs,
consult only a Fiat Dealership and use
only original parts.
MAINTENANCE
Have the additional heater checked
regularly at a Fiat Dealership (and
always at the start of every winter). This
will guarantee safe and economic
operation of the heater as well as a long
duration.
ADDITIONAL REAR
HEATING (Panorama and
Combinato)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Panorama and Combi versions
are equipped with a main heating
system plus an additional system
(available on request) with controls in
the roof panel trim above the second
row of seats fig. 77.For it to operate, it must be enabled
using the button F fig. 78 on the control
panel.
Turn the knob D to the maximum cold
position (knob at blue sector); air at
ambient temperature will come out of
the rear footwell vents (located under
the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row for
Panorama versions and the grille on the
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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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What it means What to do
amberUREA INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
The warning light switches on, together with a
dedicated message on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided) if a fluid not conforming with
the nominal characteristics is inserted o if an average
consumption of UREA over 50% is detected.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
If the fault is not resolved, a further warning will be
given at the following remaining km before the vehicle
restart will be prevented:
400 km
320 km
240 km
When 200 km will remain to prevent the engine restart,
a continuous dedicated message will appear on the
dashboard (for versions/markets where provided)
accompanied by a buzzer sound
amberABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system
fault. In this case the braking system maintains its
efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the
ABS system. The display shows the dedicated
message.Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
amberFUEL RESERVE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds. The warning light switches on when there
are about 10-12 litres of fuel (for versions with tank
capacity 90-120 l) or 10 l (for versions with tank
capacity 60 l) remaining in the tank.The warning light will blink to indicate a system fault. If
this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the car is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.ABS SYSTEM ................................. 85
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 86
TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM ............. 89
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) ................. 90
DRIVING ADVISOR ......................... 93
SEAT BELTS ................................... 97
SBR SYSTEM ................................. 98
PRE-TENSIONERS ......................... 98
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......101
SETUP FOR “UNIVERSAL ISOFIX”
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ..........105
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG................111
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SAFETY

ABS SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking and slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.
The ABS ensures the direction of the
vehicle while braking and optimises the
braking distances at the same time.
The system also improves control and
stability of the vehicle when braking
on a surface on which the grip of the
left and right wheels differs, or when
braking while cornering.
The system is completed by EBD
(Electronic Braking Force Distribution),
which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For maximum efficiency of
the braking system, a bedding-in
period of about 500 km is needed:
during this period it is better to avoid
sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.
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MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This is an integral part of the ABS
system and prevents the drive wheels
from locking, which could happen,
for example, if the accelerator pedal is
released suddenly or in the case of
shifting down suddenly in conditions of
poor grip. In these conditions, the
engine braking effect could cause the
drive wheels to slip, resulting in a loss
of vehicle stability. In these situations,
the system intervenes, restoring torque
to the engine in order to conserve
vehicle stability and increase safety.
WARNING
50)The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it; you
should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.51)When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not remove
your foot, but keep the pedal pushed
down; in doing so you, will stop in the
shortest distance possible under the road
conditions at the time.
52)If the ABS system intervenes, this
indicates that the traction of the tyres on
the road is nearing its limit. You must slow
down to a speed compatible with the
available traction.
53)The ABS cannot overrule the natural
laws of physics, and cannot increase
the grip available according to the
condition of the road.
54)The ABS system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
55)The capability of the ABS must never
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
56)For the correct operation of the ABS,
the tyres must of necessity be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and dimensions.
57)If the space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided) is used,
the ABS keeps operating. Always
remember that the space-saver wheel,
being smaller than the original wheel,
provides less grip.
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