33GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
“Distance” unit (Dist. Unit)
With this function it is possible to set
the unit in km or mi.
To set the required unit proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE: km or
mi will flash on the display (according
to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MODEto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen without storing settings. Automatic door locking with
vehicle running (Autoclose)
(where provided)
When activated (On), this function
locks automatically the doors when
the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
To activate (On) or to deactivate
(Off) this function proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE: On or
Off will flash on the display (according
to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MODEto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen without storing settings.“Consumption” unit (Cons.)
If the distance unit set is km (see pre-
vious paragraph) the display will enable
to set the fuel consumption unit (km/l
or l/100km).
If the distance unit set is mi (see pre-
vious paragraph) fuel consumption will
be displayed in mpg.
To set the required unit proceed as
follows:
– briefly press button MODE: km/l
or l/100km will flash on the display (ac-
cording to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MODEto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen without storing settings.
36GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption (present on
multifunction display and reconfig-
urable multifunction display)
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).
“Trip B”, available on reconfigurable
multifunction display only, shall be
used to display the figures relating to:
– Trip distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
NoteThe “Trip B” function can be
excluded (see paragraph “Trip B
On/Off”). “Range to empty” cannot be
reset.TRIP COMPUTER
General features
The “Trip computer” displays infor-
mation (with ignition key at MAR, re-
lating to the operating status of the ve-
hicle. This function comprises the
“General trip” concerning the com-
plete mission of the vehicle and “Trip
B” (on reconfigurable multifunction
display only) concerning the partial ve-
hicle mission. This function (as shown
in fig. 48) is contained within the com-
plete mission.
Both functions are resettable (reset
- start of new mission).
“General Trip” displays the figures
relating to:
– Range
– Trip distanceVALUES DISPLAYED
Range (*)
This value shows the distance in km
(or mi) that the vehicle can still cover
before needing fuel, assuming that dri-
ving conditions are kept unvaried. The
display will show “——” in the fol-
lowing cases:
– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– vehicle left parked with engine run-
ning for long.
(*) On Natural Power versions, for petrol con-
sumption only.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance cov-
ered from the start of the new mis-
sion.
37GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed
since the start of the new mission.
IMPORTANTLacking information,
Trip computer values are displayed
with “----” When normal operating
condition is reset, calculation of dif-
ferent units will restart regularly. Val-
ues displayed before the failure will
not be reset.
TRIP button fig. 46 and fig. 47
(Natural Power versions)
Button TRIPshall be used (with ig-
nition key at MAR), to display and to
reset the previously described values
to start a new mission:
– short push to display the different
values
– long push to reset and then start
a new mission. Average consumption (*)
This value shows the average con-
sumption from the start of the new
mission.
(*) On Natural Power versions, for petrol con-
sumption only.
Instant consumption
This value shows instant fuel con-
sumption (this value is updated second
by second). If parking the vehicle with
engine on, the display will show “----”.
Average speed
This value shows the vehicle average
speed as a function of the overall time
elapsed since the start of the new mis-
sion.New mission
Reset can be:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by
pressing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the
“Trip distance” reaches 3999.9 km or
9999.9 km (according to the type of
display) or when the “Travel time”
reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 min-
utes);
– after disconnecting/reconnecting
the battery.
IMPORTANTThe reset operation
in the presence of the screens con-
cerning the “General Trip” will also re-
set the “Trip B”. The reset operation
in the presence of the screens con-
cerning the “Trip B” makes it possi-
ble to reset only the information as-
sociated with this function.
110DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Some suggestions which may help
you to keep the running costs of the
vehicle down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere are given below.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
The overall state of the vehicle is an
important factor which has a marked
influence over fuel consumption and
driving comfort and on the life span of
your vehicle. For this reason care
should be taken to maintain your ve-
hicle by carrying out the necessary
checks and regulations in accordance
with the specifications given in the
SERVICE SCHEDULE (see sections:
spark plugs, idling, air cleaners, diesel
fuel filter, timing).Tyres
Tyre pressure should be checked at
least once every four weeks: if the
pressure is too low fuel consumption
increases as the resistance to the
rolling movement of the tyre is
greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-
creased and handling suffers which will
effect safety.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much load in
the boot. The weight of the vehicle
and its trim greatly effects consump-
tion and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof as soon as they are no
longer used.
These accessories reduce the aero-
dynamic penetration of the vehicle and
will increase consumption. Whentransporting particularly large objects,
use a trailer, where possible.
Electric devices
Use electric devices for the neces-
sary time only. The heated rear win-
dow, fog lights, windscreen wipers,
heater fan require large amounts of
electricity and increasing the request
for power will also increase fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% when driving in
towns).
Climate control system
The climate control system is an ad-
ditional load which greatly effects the
engine leading to higher consumption
(up to +20% in average). When the
temperature outside allows, use the
air vents where possible.
Aerodynamic accessories
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS AND POLLUTION
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine when the
vehicle is stationary or at high or low
revs: in this way the engine will warm
up gradually increasing consumption
and emissions. You should drive off
slowly straight away avoiding high revs
so that the engine will warm up more
quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving the engine when
stopped at traffic lights or before
switching off the engine and avoid dou-
bling the clutch as these actions have
no purpose of modern vehicles and
serve only to increase consumption
and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the traffic and road con-
ditions allow it, shift to a higher gear.
Using a lower gear to liven up accel-
eration greatly increases consumption.
In the same way, improper use of the
higher gears will increase consump-tion, emissions and wear and tear on
the engine.
Top speed
Fuel consumption increases consid-
erably as speed increases. For exam-
ple, when accelerating from 90 to 120
km/h, fuel consumption increases up
to approximately +30%. Your speed
should be kept as even as possible and
superfluous braking and acceleration
avoided as this increases both con-
sumption and emissions. A “smooth”
driving style should be adopted by at-
tempting to anticipate manoeuvres to
avoid imminent danger and to keep a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
to avoid braking sharply.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the
revs will greatly effect consumption
and emission: acceleration should be
gradual and not exceed the maximum
torque.CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Frequent cold starting will not enable
the engine to reach optimal running
temperature. It follows, therefore, that
consumption will be higher (from +15
to +30% in towns) as will the pro-
duction of toxic emissions.
Traffic situations and road
conditions
Heavy traffic and higher consumption
are synonymous: for example, when
driving slowly with frequent use of
lower gears or in towns where there
are numerous traffic lights.
Also twisting roads, mountain roads
and rough road surfaces pay a heavy toll
on consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged stops (traffic lights,
level crossings, etc.) the engine should
be switched off.
111DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
112DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
CHEAP RUNNING
THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
LOOKING
AFTER EMISSION
CONTROL DEVICES
The correct use of pollution control
devices not only ensures respect for
the environment but also has an effect
on the vehicle’s performance. Keeping
these devices in good condition is
therefore a fundamental rule for dri-
ving that is easy on your pocket and
on the environment too.
The first step to take is to follow the
SERVICE SCHEDULE to the letter.
If your vehicle has a petrol engine use
only unleaded petrol.
If you have trouble starting, do not
keep turning the ignition key for long
periods. Be especially careful to avoid
bump starting the vehicle by pushing,
towing or rolling downhill: these are
all manoeuvres that can damage the
catalytic exhaust. Use an auxiliary bat-
tery for start-ups only.If the engine begins to “loose its
smoothness”, when travelling, contin-
ue your journey but reduce the de-
mands you are making on the engine
and have the vehicle seen to at a Fi-
at Dealershipas soon as possible.
When the instrument panel fuel re-
serve warning light comes on, fill up as
soon as possible. A low level of fuel
can cause an uneven supply of fuel to
the engine with the inevitable increase
in the temperature of the exhaust gas
and serious damage to the catalytic
converter.
Never run the engine with one or
more spark plugs disconnected, even
for testing purposes.
Do not warm up the engine by let-
ting it idle for a while before moving
off unless the outside temperature is
very low and, even in this case, only
do so for less than 30 seconds.
Do not install other heat shields and
do not remove those already fitted to
the catalytic converter and exhaust
pipe. Environmental protection has been
one of the guiding principles in the
production of the Fiat Doblò. It is no
accident that its pollution control
equipment is much more effective than
that required by current legislation.
Nonetheless, the environment can-
not get by without a concerted effort
from everyone.
By following a few simple rules you
can avoid harming the environment
and often cut down fuel consumption
at the same time.
On this subject, a few useful tips have
been given below to supplement those
marked by symbol #, at various points
of the handbook.
You are asked to read both the for-
mer and the latter carefully.
204TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL
CONSUMPTIONIMPORTANT Road and traffic
conditions, weather, driving style,
fittings and accessories, load, roof
racks, special devices and over-
all vehicle conditions can penalise
aerodynamic penetration and in-
Fuel consumption according to European Directive 2004/3/EC
litres x 100 km)
fluence fuel consumption rates
which can be different from the
values shown in the table (see
“Cheap running that respects the
environment”). The fuel consumption figures given in
the table below are determined on the
basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
Consumption values are defined by
means of the following procedures:
– urban cycle:consisting of a cold
start and a simulated drive in city
streets;
– extra-urban cycle:consisting in
frequent accelerations, in all gears,
simulating normal conditions of use.
Speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h;
– average combined cycle:con-
sisting of 37% urban cycle and 63% ex-
tra-urban cycle.
Urban Extra-urban Combined
1.49.2 6.3 7.4
1.4 high roof9.4 6.5 7.6
1.4 7 seater9.2 6.3 7.4
1.3 Multijet 75 HP6.5 4.7 5.4
1.3 Multijet 85 HP6.3 4.5 5.2
1.3 Multijet 85 HP high roof6.8 4.9 5.6
1.3 Multijet 85 HP 7 seater6.3 4.5 5.2
1.9 Multijet 100/105 HP7.5 4.8 5.8
1.9 Multijet 120 HP7.5 5.2 6.1
1.9 Multijet 120 HP high roof7.7 5.3 6.2
1.9 Multijet 120 HP 7 seater7.5 5.2 6.1
209INDEX
- rear window ............................. 61
- windscreen ............................... 60
Digital clock .......................... 26-27
Dimensions ................................... 187
Direction indicators
- control ...................................... 64
- front bulb replacement .......... 133
- rear bulb replacement ........... 134
- side bulb replacement ............ 134
Door lock/unlock
remote control ............................. 8
Double ladder (partitions) ......... 51
Driver’s protection ladder
(partitions)................................... 51
Driving your vehicle .................... 106
EBD electronic brake force
distributor ................................... 90
Electric windows .......................... 74
Electronic brake force
distributor EBD .......................... 90
Electronic control units .............. 166
Engine
- fuel feed ..................................... 181
- identification code .................. 176
- ignition ...................................... 181
- specifications ............................ 179Engine compartment
- washing ...................................... 172
Engine coolant gauge ................... 25
Engine coolant level ..................... 159
Engine oil
- checking the level.................... 157
- consumption............................. 158
- specifications ............................ 202
Engine oil level .............................. 157
EOBD system................................ 97
Evaporation system...................... 104
Exhaust gas recirculation ............ 104
Extending the boot ...................... 80
Fiat CODE system ..................... 6
First aid kit ..................................... 148
Follow me home ......................... 66
Front doors ................................... 74
Front foglights
- bulb replacement ................... 133
- control button ......................... 68
Fuel
- at the filling station ................. 102
- capacities .................................. 200
- fuel cut-off switch ................... 69
- gauge .......................................... 25
Fuel cap........................................... 103Fuel consumption ......................... 204
Fuel cut-off switch........................ 69
Fuses
- dashboard fusebox.................. 139
- engine compartment
fusebox ...................................... 140
- replacement.............................. 138
- table............................................ 141
Gearbox
- gearbox use .............................. 109
- technical characteristics ........ 182
Getting to know your vehicle ... 6
Glove compartment .................... 69
Handbrake .......................... 107-182
Hazard lights.................................. 68
Headlight beam corrector.......... 88
Headlight slant
(electrical corrector) ................ 88
Headlights
- adjusting the headlights
abroad........................................ 89
- beam corrector ....................... 88
- beam direction......................... 89
- slant compensation ................. 88
Head restraints