Get RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Guide for Fiat Scudo Van Second Generation (2007-2016)

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

WARNING

The 4WD equipment designed and constructed by Automobiles DANGEL

undoubtedly enhances the driveability of your vehicle, but this does not mean that

it is capable of "crossing" uses.

Its improved driveability means that it is suitable exclusively for off-road (cross-

country) use and not all-terrain use.

Failure to comply with the recommendations given in this booklet risks

damaging your vehicle and will invalidate our warranty.

Driving

. How is the 4WD mode engaged?

Your vehicle is equipped with a self-controlled coupler. It is responsible for

transferring a part of the engine torque to the rear axle in the event of the front

wheels losing grip. The changeover to 4WD takes place silently and smoothly,

entirely automatically with no action on your part required.

Remark: When manœuvering to park (in 1st gear and reverse) and when

approaching the steering lock, the movement of vehicle is braked slightly. This

phenomenon is quite normal and is caused by the different rotation speeds

between the front and rear axles.

Your véhicle is equipped with :

 A self-controlled hydraulic coupler:

the viscous-coupling

 Option, 4x2 position (eco).

 Option, rear axle with limited slip differential.

 Option, rear axle with lockable differential.

 Option, rear axle with limited slip differential and lockable.

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. How to drive in all-road?

The cross-country performances of this category of vehicle with a gross vehicle

weight (GVW) that can reach 2.95-T are particularly influenced by:

 The load carried, its distribution, and how it is secured

 The adhesion available

 The nature of the ground

 The wear and type of tyres

The ABS system:

Your vehicle is equipped with an ABS system. The aim of this recognised safety

equipment is to avoid the wheels blocking according to the adhesion available and to

enable you to retain control the trajectory of the vehicle, particularly in the case of

emergency braking.

ABS when adhesion is poor:

If in road use the intervention of the anti-locking system is comparable between

2WD and 4WD versions, a 4 wheel drive vehicle enables you to drive on terrain

where a 2 wheel drive version, even an improved version, would not be able to cope.

Thus on ground with poor adhesion (snow…) or a bumpy road, the anti-locking

action can increase stopping distances.

In all cases of cross-country use and when the conditions of adhesion become

precarious:

 Drive slowly and without jerking, in other words drive gently

 Adapt your speed so that you can negotiate bends and downwards

slopes serenely

 Anticipate your braking taking account of the considerable increase in

stopping distances

Note: NB: The regulation does not authorise the temporary de-activation of the anti-

locking system, so it is therefore completely forbidden to add a device allowing it to

be deactivated on demand.

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. How to drive with a trailer?

In cross-country use, when you are towing a trailer, you must be aware that:

 The trailer is not necessarily adapted to cross-country use

 The choice of stopping places is important, to ensure you can set off

again

 The weight of the trailer and its load may influence the behaviour and

the trajectory of your vehicle. You must anticipate.

. Fording?

Fording is restricted to the depth of the wheel radius (320 mm) and must remain

exceptional.

. How to negotiate an obstacle?

To negotiate an obstacle (slight ditch, step,…) we recommend that you:

 First avoid taking it head on,

 As far as possible tackle it diagonally,

 One wheel after the other,

 Releasing the accelerator before the obstacle.

. Climbing a slope?

On a slope:

 Do not turn round

 Always stay in the line of the steepest gradient

 Do not attempt to climb a slope steeper than the maximum gradient

 Always use the engine brake on a downward slope

WARNING

In all cases you must adapt your driving to the situation and anticipate it for

your own safety and that of other road users.

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Useful values for all-roads versions L1-L2:

Clearance values when unloaded

Central

Front angle

Rear

angle (F)

Version

L 1

angle

(V)

(A)

18°

(9° x 2)

18.5°

27°

17°

L 2

18.5°

(8.5° x 2)

23.5°

Ground clearance unloaded (*)

185

mm

Under engine skip plate

220

mm

Under rear axle

* : Theoretical values may vary with the equipment

Max. slope (B)

2.0 HDI 128 cv - 320 N.m

With load of de

500 Kg

Under max.

Unloaded

79%

load

57%

47%

B: Theoretical values given for information only and

corresponding to the maximum torque rating

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Tyres

. Tyre pressure?

The tyres are what bind your vehicle to the ground, so it is important to check their

pressure regularly.

Tyres at the right pressure guarantee:

 Good road holding

 Moderate fuel consumption

 Less tyre wear

Reminder: Tyre pressure should be checked when tyres are cold.

Remark:

- The M+S tyres (option) with different characteristics from those of the base vehicle

are adapted to off-road situations and road grip changes. It is recommended to

consider this feature in normal conditions of use of the vehicle on the road.

- The tire pressure value is indicated in the instructions manual of the base vehicle

or on the sticker on the driver door panel.

Front axle geometry?

+1,5 mm vehicle in running order.

. Rear axle geometry ?

+1,5 mm, 0° (camber) vehicle in running order

Note: For adjusting the alignment, it is not necessary to place the vehicle in reference

plane.

WARNING

The tyres must always be of the same make, the same type, and have the same

degree of wear at the front and rear.

Be careful to swap the front and rear wheels regularly according to their degree

of wear, without crossing them.

Tyre wear directly influences the grip of the vehicle when driving in precarious

conditions (snow, mud…).

For such uses, do not hesitate to replace the tyres early before reaching the thread

wear indicator.

Do not hesitate to choose specialist tyres suited to your use of the vehicle.

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Washing the vehicle

After using the vehicle in severe conditions (mud, snow …), we recommend that you

wash your vehicle:

 Removing the wheels from the vehicle optimises washing

 Pressure washing is very effective

 Undercarriage washing is even more effective

 Check that the protective sheets are not gummed up, dismount if

necessary in order to avoid blocking the mobile elements.

If you use a high pressure nozzle, keep a good distance so as to:

 Protect the painted surfaces

 Protect the fragile mechanical parts (seals, flexible pipes...)

What to do in case of incident?

Contact an approved dealer of the vehicle’s brand specifying that the vehicle is

equipped with a 4 wheel drive system by DANGEL (you may present the current

notice). In order to facilitate its identification, we suggest that you communicate the

equipment number (see page 11).

WARNING

As for most 4WD vehicles, never tow with the front or rear of the vehicle off the

ground (risk of destroying the transmission).

The Vehicle must be towed with all 4 wheels on the ground (if this is not

possible, load it onto a platform).

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