2018 FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER air suspension

KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 8
THE KEYS....................................... 9
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 10
ELECTRONIC ALARM..................... 11
DOORS ........................................... 12
SEATS ............................................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 24
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 25
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 27
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 30
CEILING LIGHTS............................. 31
CONTROLS .................................... 32
WINDOW WASHING ....................... 34
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 37
HEATING AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS .................................... 38
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 38
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 39
ADDITIONAL HEATER ..................... 40
INDEPENDENT ADDITIONAL
HEATER .......................................... 40
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
BONNET ......................................... 45
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 46
INTERIOR FITTINGS ...................... 47
TACHOGRAPH ............................... 48SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION ................................. 49
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 50
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The tachograph is installed and sealed
by authorised personnel: do not try
and access the device or the supply
and recording leads in any way. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the vehicle
on which the tachograph is installed to
check the device regularly.
The check must be carried out at least
every two years and a test must be
carried out to ensure that it is working
properly. Ensure that the data label
is renewed after every check and that
the label contains the specified data.SELF-LEVELLING AIR
SUSPENSION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The system only acts on the rear
wheels.
The system maintains the rear ride
setting for the vehicle constant in any
loading condition, while ensuring a
greater driving comfort.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
There are 7 pre-defined levels for the
free height from the ground: from “ride
-3” to “ride 0” till “ride +3”.
The trim is shown on the multifunction
display
Automatic adjustment
When moving, the system automatically
shows that the vehicle is in 'ride setting
0' and keeps it constant.
While adjusting, the LED located on the
button (A or B fig. 89) corresponding
to the direction of travel, flashes.
Manual adjustment
5)
With the vehicle stationary and the
engine on or off, the desired height level
can be set.Pressing button A, for less than 1
second, selects the next level
up. Keeping button A pressed for more
than 1 second directly selects the
maximum level: "ride setting +3".
Pressing button B, for less than 1
second, selects the next level down.
Keeping button B pressed, for more
than 1 second, selects the minimum
level directly: "ride setting -3".
During the adjustment the LED located
on the button (A or B) corresponding
to the direction of travel, flashes.
If, after selecting a button, the LED
remains lit up (for about 5 seconds)
rather than flashing, this means that the
adjustment is temporarily unavailable.
Possible causes may be as follows:insufficient air reserve: the function is
restored by starting the engine;
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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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When necessary, you can engage
1st ,RorNwith the engine off, the key
in the MAR-ON position and the brake
pressed. In this case, gear shifts must
be made allowing at least 5 minutes
to elapse between one gear shift and
the next to safeguard the operation
of the hydraulic system and the pump
in particular;
for hill starts, accelerating gradually
but fully straight after having released
the handbrake or the brake pedal
allows the engine to greatly increase the
number of revs and tackle steeper
slopes with more torque at the wheels.
on gradients > 5% it is prohibited
to engage the 2ndgear with vehicle
stationary.
HANDBRAKE
Handbrake engagement:The
handbrake lever is located to the left of
the driver's seat. Pull the lever upwards
to engage the handbrake and ensure
that the vehicle does not move.
Handbrake disengagement:slightly
raise the lever, hold the button A
pressed and check that the
warning light switches off on the
instrument panel.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the vehicle
from moving accidentally.IMPORTANT Make sure that the
handbrake is engaged in such a way as
to ensure the stationing of the vehicle,
especially in the case of steep slopes
and full load.
IMPORTANT Apply the handbrake only
when the vehicle is at a standstill or
with the vehicle in motion only in the
event of a failure in the hydraulic
system. If exceptional use is made of
the handbrake with the vehicle in
motion, moderate traction is advisable
in order not to cause locking of the
rear end with consequent swerving of
the vehicle.
WARNING
117)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
WARNING
22)If the vehicle is equipped with
self-levelling air suspension, always check
that there is sufficient space above the roof
and around the vehicle when parking.
Indeed, the vehicle could raise (or lower)
automatically depending on load or
temperature changes.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the shift lever into
the required position (the diagram
is shown on the knob A fig. 126).
To engage 6th gear (where provided),
operate the lever by pressing it towards
the right in order to avoid engaging
4th gear by mistake. The action is
similar for shifting from 6th gear to 5th
gear.
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be
engaged when the vehicle is at a
standstill. With the engine running, wait
for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
125) 126) 127) 128)
28) 29) 30) 31) 32) 33) 34)
The system automatically detects the
recognisable traffic signs: speed limits,
no overtaking signs and signs indicating
the end of such prohibitions.
The camera is fitted behind the internal
rear view mirror. The sensor always
checks the traffic signs indicating the
current speed limit and possible no
overtaking signs.
IMPORTANT The system is designed to
read signs complying with the
specifications of the Vienna convention.
USE OF THE TRAFFIC
SIGN RECOGNITION
System switching on and off
The system can be activated/
deactivated using the display menu.
Refer to the "Display" paragraph in the
"Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter.
Note: The system state and settings do
not change throughout the various
on-off cycles.
WARNING
125)If the camera loses its position due to
a load variation, the system may not work
temporarily to allow the camera to perform
an auto-calibration.
126)The system only detects the preset
traffic signs. If the minimum visibility
conditions and distance from the sign are
met it can detect all traffic signs.
127)The system is a driving assistance
system but it does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility of driving with due
attention and diligence in compliance with
the laws in force.
128)When the system is active, the driver
is responsible for controlling the vehicle
and monitoring the system, and must
intervene as appropriate if necessary.
WARNING
28)In the event of errors the system may
not work.
29)At low temperatures and in particularly
adverse weather conditions, the system
may not work.
30)Rain, snow, splashes and strong light
contrast may influence the sensor.
31)Do not repair the area of the
windscreen directly surrounding the sensor.
32)If the vehicle is equipped with a
non-genuine suspension kit, the system
may not work correctly.
33)Always use genuine spare parts when
replacing the bulbs of the headlights. Other
bulbs may reduce the system
performance.
34)Clean the windscreen from foreign
matters such as bird droppings, insects,
snow or ice.
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147)The spare wheel supplied (for
versions/markets, where provided) is
specific for your vehicle. Therefore, it must
not be used on other models. Do not
use spare wheels of other models on your
vehicle. The wheel bolts are specific for
your vehicle: do not use them on different
models and do not use bolts from other
models on your car.
148)Repair and refit the standard wheel as
soon as possible. Do not apply grease to
the bolt threads before fitting: they could
come unscrewed.
149)Use the jack only to replace wheels
on the vehicle with which it is supplied
or on other vehicles of the same model.
Never use the jack for other purposes,
such as lifting other vehicle models. Never
use the jack to carry out repairs under
the vehicle. Incorrect positioning of the jack
may cause the lifted vehicle to fall. Do not
use the jack for loads higher than the
one shown on its label.
150)Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between
rim and tyre. Check tyre and spare wheel
pressure regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical specifications"
section.
151)No tools other than the crank
provided should be used with the spare
wheel lifting device; it should be operated
by hand only.
152)On versions equipped with self-
levelling air suspension, never introduce the
head or hands in the wheel arch: the
vehicle could raise or lower automatically
depending on possible load or temperature
changes.153)The device should only be operated
by hand, without using any type of tool
other than the crank provided like
pneumatic or electrical screwers.
154)The moving components of the jack
(screws and joints) can also cause injuries:
avoid touching them. If you come into
contact with lubricating grease, clean
yourself thoroughly.
155)The jack should be used on level firm
ground wherever possible.
156)It is recommended that the wheels of
the vehicle be chocked, and that no person
should remain in a vehicle that is being
jacked.
157)No person should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
158)At the end of the operation of
raising/locking the spare wheel, after
checking that the wheel is positioned
correctly under the platform (yellow notch
inside the window on the device), extract
the operating wrench. Take care not to turn
the wrench in the wrong direction (as in
fig. 189) to facilitate extracting it, to prevent
the attachment device from being
released and to ensure that the wheel
assembly remains safely fastened.
159)Each time the spare wheel is moved,
check that it is correctly positioned in its
housing under the platform. If it is not
correctly positioned, this could adversely
affect safety.
160)The spare wheel lifting device is
equipped with a clutch safety system for its
own protection; this could activated if an
excessive load is applied on the
maneuvering screw.FIX&GO
AUTOMATIC QUICK
TYRE REPAIR KIT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Fix & Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit is located at the front of the
vehicle passenger compartment and
includes fig. 194:
bottle A containing sealer and fitted
with:
– a transparent filler pipe B;
– a black pressure restoring pipe E;
– sticker C bearing the notice “max. 80
km/h”, to be placed in a position visible
to the driver (on the instrument panel)
after fixing the tyre;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested
and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the vehicle is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in
the “Technical specifications” section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 218:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn;
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In
any case, follow the laws in force in the
country you are in.
200) 201) 202) 203)
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking and screech starts. Be careful
not to hit the kerb, potholes or other
hard obstacles. Driving for long
stretches over uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
periodically check that the tyres
have no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. Contact
a Fiat Dealership if required;
avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;
tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and on
the side walls are a sign of ageing.
In any event, have the tyres checked by
specialised personnel if they have
been fitted for longer than 6 years.
Remember to check the spare wheel
very carefully;
in the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
to allow even wear between the
front and rear tyres, it is advisable to
change them over every 10–15
thousand kilometres, keeping them on
the same side of the vehicle so as
not to reverse the direction of rotation.
IMPORTANT Replacing a tyre, check
that the tyre pressure monitoring
(TPMS) sensor is also taken from the
previous rim, together with the valve.
WARNING
200)Remember that the road holding
qualities of your vehicle also depend on the
correct inflation pressure of the tyres.
201)If the pressure is too low, the tyre will
overheat and could be seriously damaged.
202)Avoid switching the tyres from the
right side of the vehicle to the left side and
vice versa.
203)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
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SERVICING AND CARE

INDEX
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-Seater bench seat (Crew Cab
Van versions).....................23
ABS (System)......................85
ABS system.........................85
Additional heater....................40
Additional rear climate control
(Panorama/Combi)................44
Additional rear heating
(Panorama/Combinato)...........43
Additive for diesel emissions
AdBlue (UREA)..................138
Advice for extending battery life.....207
Air cleaner.........................206
Air suspension......................49
ASR (system).......................87
ASR system.........................87
Automatic climate control
system...........................39
Automatic headlight sensor..........29
Automatic main beam
headlights........................28
Battery
Replacement...................206
Battery (disconnector)...............33
Battery (recharging)................184
Battery disconnector................33
Battery replacement................206
body paintwork identification
plate............................215Bodywork
Advice for preserving the
bodywork......................212
Protection from atmospheric
agents.........................212
Bodywork version..................217
Bonnet.............................45
Brake fluid.........................204
Bump starting......................184
Cargo space.......................20
Carrying children safely
Arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems..........103
Child restraint systems.........101
Safety regulations..............104
Ceiling lights........................31
Changing a wheel..................176
Chassis marking...................215
Checking levels....................199
Climatizzatore manual...............38
CO2 emissions....................258
Comfort-matic Gearbox............123
Compartment beneath
passenger side front seat..........47
Compatibility of vehicle seats
with Isofix child seats............107
Conditions of use..................132
Controls............................32
Cruise Control.....................126
Cylinder marking...................216
Daytime running lights..............27
Dead lock device....................13
Demanding vehicle use.............191
Dimensions........................227
Dipped beam headlights.............27
Direction indicators..................29
Display
Standard screen.................56
Door locking........................34
Doors...............................12
Driving Advisor (system).............93
Driving Advisor System..............93
Driving style........................132
Electric windows...................44
Electronic alarm.....................11
Engine.............................219
Engine codes......................217
Engine coolant.....................203
Engine marking....................216
Engine oil..........................203
Engine oil level gauge................57
ESC (system).......................86
Exterior lights.......................27
Fiat CODE system...................8
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
pressure restoration.........180-181
Flap on bench.......................20
Flashing the headlights..............28
Flex Floor rear seat..................22