2008 FIAT DOBLO tyre pressure

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
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SNOW TYRES
These tyres have been specially de-
signed for driving on snow or ice, to
be fitted in place of the standard tyres.
Use snow tyres of the same size as
the standard tyres provided with the
vehicle.
Fiat Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer’s
requirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, in-
flation pressures and the specifications
of snow tyres, follow the instructions
given at paragraph “Wheels” in section
“Technical Specifications”.The winter features of these tyres
are reduced considerably when the
tread depth is below 4 mm. In this
case, they should be replaced.
Due to the snow tyre features, un-
der normal conditions of use or on
long motorway journeys, the perfor-
mance of these tyres is lower than that
of standard tyres.
It is therefore necessary to limit their
use to the purposes for which they are
certified.IMPORTANTWhen snow tyres
are used with a max. speed index be-
low the one that can be reached by
the vehicle (increased by 5%), place a
notice in the passenger compartment,
plainly in the driver’s view which states
the max. permissible speed of the
snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving and braking and
better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of
tyres.
The max. speed for
snow tyres with “T”
marking , is 190 km/h. The
Road Traffic Code speed limits
must however be always strictly
observed.
117DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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118DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
The following precautions should be
taken if the vehicle will not be used for
several months:
– Park the vehicle in covered, dry and
if possible well-ventilated premises.
– Engage a gear.
– Make sure the handbrake is not en-
gaged.
– Remove the cables from the bat-
tery terminals (first remove the cable
to the negative terminal), and check
the battery charge. If the vehicle is to
be stored for long periods the charge
of the battery should be checked
every month and recharged if it falls
below 12.5V.IMPORTANT Where relevant,
switch off the electronic alarm with the
remote control.
– Clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax.
– Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds readi-
ly available.
– Sprinkle talcum powder on the
rubber windscreen and rear window
wiper blades and lift them off the glass.
– Slightly open the windows.– Cover the vehicle with a cloth or
perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
sheets of non-perforated plastic as
they do not allow moisture on the ve-
hicle body to evaporate.
– Inflate the tyres to 0.5 bar above
the normal specified pressure and
check it at intervals.
– Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
VEHICLE STORAGE
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122IN AN EMERGENCY
To change a wheel proceed as
follows:
1)Stop the vehicle in a position that
is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safe-
ly. The ground should be flat and ad-
equately firm. Do not lubricate the bolt
threads before fitting
them back: they could
come loose.
Fasten the wheel cap correctly
to prevent the wheel from com-
ing free in motion.
Never tamper with the inflation
valve.
Never place tools between the
rim and tyre.
Check the tyre and spare wheel
pressure regularly. The tyre in-
flation pressure is shown in sec-
tion “Technical specifications”.
CHANGING A WHEEL
Please note:
– The jack weighs 1.85 kg
– The jack requires no adjustments
– The jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a new
jack
– No tool with the exception of the
handle can be fitted on the jack.2)Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
3Engage first or reverse gear.
4)Either move the left-hand front
seat back forwards (Fiat Doblò Car-
go versions) lifting lever A-fig. 2and
take the tool bag shown in fig. 3or lift
the rear seat (for Fiat Doblò Passen-
ger Transport versions) with lever B-
fig. 4and take the bag shown in fig.
5. Take the bag to the wheel to be re-
placed.
5)Take the wheel removal wrench.
A
fig. 2
F0A0040b
fig. 3
F0A0094b
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125IN AN EMERGENCY
– When fitting the space-saver spare
wheel back onto container, fit the
spacer tab on the outer side of the
rim, then position the space-saver
spare wheel with the outer side of the
rim fig. 14bfacing upwards
– hook the lower side of the support
bracket C-fig. 16to the anchoring
spring Dand tighten the support bolt
fig. 6.3) Put the jack and tools back in the
tool bag.
4)Rearrange the tool bag behind the
left-hand side seat (Fiat Dobló Cargo
versions) or under the rear seat (Fiat
Doblò Passengers Transport ver-
sions).
5)Fasten the bag with the elastic
band.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
Check the inflation pressure of the
tyres and the spare wheel regularly.
Use the extension shown in fig. 13
to fasten or loosen the inflation valve
cap.
fig. 13
F0A0713b
fig. 14a
F0A0280b
fig. 15
F0A0281b
In certain Passengers Transport ver-
sions instead of the traditional spare
wheel, a space-saver spare wheel is
provided. For anchoring to support
proceed as follows:
– If the space-saver spare wheel is
used, the spacer pad cannot be refit-
ted on the outer side of the standard
wheel rim but it shall be stowed tem-
porarily in the luggage compartment.
fig. 14b
F0A0611b
fig. 16
F0A0610b
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128IN AN EMERGENCY
– make sure the compressor switch
E-fig. 16fis set to 0(off), start the en-
gine and fit plug D-fig. 16einto the
nearest current outlet and then turn
on the compressor by setting switch
E-fig. 16ftoI(on). Inflate the tyre to
the pressure specified in paragraph
“Inflation pressure” in section “Tech-
nical Specifications”. Check tyre pres-
sure on gauge Fwith compressor off
to obtain precise reading;
– if after 5 minutes it is still impossi-
ble to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage
compressor from valve and current
outlet, then move the vehicle forth for
approx. ten metres in order to dis-
tribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation oper-
ation;– If after this operation it is still im-
possible after 5 minutes to reach at
least 1.8 bar, do not start driving since
the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guar-
antee suitable sealing, contact Fiat
Dealership;
– if reaching the tyre pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Inflation pressure”
in section “Technical Specifications”,
start driving immediately;Apply the sticker in a vis-
ible position for the driver
to indicate that the tyre
has been treated with the quick
tyre repair kit. Drive carefully es-
pecially when cornering. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Avoid heavy
braking and accelerating.
fig. 16c
F0A0714b
fig. 16d
F0A0715b
fig. 16e
F0A0539b
fig. 16f
F0A0545b
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If the pressure falls be-
low 1.8 bars, do not dri-
ve any further: the quick
tyre repair kit Fix & Go auto-
matic cannot guarantee proper
hold because the tyre is too
much damaged. Contact Fiat
Dealership.
– if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read,
restore proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and
restart;
– drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Fiat Dealership.
129IN AN EMERGENCY
– after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure; pull up the handbrake;It is of vital importance
to communicate that the
tyre has been repaired us-
ing the quick tyre repair kit. Hand
the instruction brochure to the
personnel charged with treating
the tyre repaired with the kit.
FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE
ONLY
The compressor can be also used
just for restoring pressure. Disconnect
the quick connection and connect it
directly to the tyre valve; in this way
the cylinder is not connected to com-
pressor and the sealing fluid will not
flow into the tyre. CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as
follows fig. 16h:
– disconnect connectionA; turn
counter-clockwise the cylinder to re-
place and raise it; fit the new cylinder
and turn it clockwise; connect con-
nection Ato the cylinder and fit the
transparent tube Binto the proper
space.
fig. 16g
F0A0716b
fig. 16h
F0A0542b
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149VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANTThe Manufacturer
requires the Service Schedule coupon-
related checks to be carried out. Fail-
ure to do so could result in the war-
ranty being cancelled for those defects
that can be attributed to such failure.
Scheduled Servicing is performed at
all Fiat Dealershipsand there is a set
time scale for such operations.
If during each operation, in addition
to the ones programmed, the need
arises for further replacements or re-
pairs, these may be carried out only
with the explicit agreement of the
Customer.IMPORTANT You are recom-
mended to get in touch with a Fiat
Dealershipimmediately if any minor
running problems crop up without
waiting for the next coupon.SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle
is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-
top condition for a long time to come.
This is why Fiat has programmed a
series of checks and maintenance op-
erations every 20,000 km.
It is however important to remem-
ber that scheduled servicing is not all
your vehicle requires. Regular checked
- also in the initial period before the
20,000 kilometre coupon and later be-
tween coupons - ordinary care is re-
quired, such as checking fluid levels
and topping up, checking tyre inflation
pressure, etc...
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