2008 FIAT DOBLO steering

Be careful not to mix up
the various types of fluids
when you are topping up:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and could damage the vehicle.Do not smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: the pres-
ence of flammable gas and
vapour could cause a fire.
155VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
F0A0719b
fig. 2 - 1.9 Multijet versions
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery - 3.Brake flu-
id - 4.Windscreen washer fluid - 5.
Engine coolant - 6.Power steering flu-
id.
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156VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery - 3.Brake flu-
id - 4.Windscreen washer fluid - 5.
Engine coolant - 6.Power steering flu-
id.
F0A0345b
fig. 3 - 1.3 Multijet versions
Do not smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: the pres-
ence of flammable gas and
vapour could cause a fire.
Be careful not to mix up
the various types of fluids
when you are topping up:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and could damage the vehicle.
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160VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Prevent brake fluid,
which is highly corrosive,
from coming into contact
with painted parts. Should it hap-
pen, immediately wash with wa-
ter.
Check that fluid contained in tank is
at maximum level. If fluid has to be
added, it is suggested to use the brake
fluid in table "Fluids and lubricants"
(see chapter "Technical characteris-
tics"). At plug opening, pay maximum
attention in order to prevent any im-
purities from entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
fig. 14
F0A0126b
POWER STEERING FLUID
fig. 13
The oil level with the vehicle on lev-
el ground and engine cold should be
included between the references MIN
and MAXon the reservoir.
When the oil is hot, the level can ex-
ceed the reference line MAX.
When topping up (where necessary)
make sure that the oil has the same
specifications as the oil in the system.Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reser-
voir empty. The wind-
screen washer is fundamental for
improving visibility.
fig. 13
F0A0261b
Do not let the power
steering fluid come into
contact with hot engine
parts. It catches fire very easily.
Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If the oil lev-
el needs topping up again
a s short period of time, have the
system checked for leakage at a
Fiat Dealership.
BRAKE/HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID fig. 14-15
Check that the level of the fluid in the
reservoir is at the maximum.
Use DOT 4 fluid only for topping up.
We recommend TUTELA TOP 4
that the braking system was originally
filled with.
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168VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Avoid overloading your vehicle: this
can seriously damage wheels and tyres.
If you get a flat tyre, stop immediately
and change it so as not to damage the
tyre, the wheel, the suspension and
the steering.
Tyres age even if they are not used
very much. Cracking of the tread rub-
ber and the side walls are a sign of this
ageing. In any case, if the tyres have
been fitted for more than six years
they should be examined by an expert
who can judge whether they are still
fit for use. Remember to check the
spare tyre particularly carefully too.
If a replacement is necessary, always
use new tyres and avoid using ones the
origin of which you are not certain
about.
The Fiat Doblò fits tubeless tyres.
Under no circumstances use an inner
tube with these tyres.If you replace a tyre it is a good idea
to change the inflation valve, too.
To ensure the front and rear tyres all
wear evenly, you are advised to change
the tyres over every 10-15 thousand
kilometres keeping them on the same
side of the vehicle so as not to reverse
the direction of rotation.
Do not change the tyres
over in criss-cross fashion
by moving a tyre from the
left hand side of the vehicle to the
right and vice versa.RUBBER TUBING
Follow the “Service Schedule” to the
letter as concerns braking and fuel line
rubber tubing. Ozone, high tempera-
tures and long absence of fluid in the
system can in fact cause the hardening
and cracking of the pipes with possi-
ble loss of fluid. A careful check is
therefore essential.
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173VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING SEATS
AND FABRICS
– Remove dust with a soft brush and
vacuum cleaner.
– Brush the seats with a damp
sponge with water and a neutral soap.
PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE
Use appropriate products designed
to preserve the appearance of com-
ponents.
IMPORTANTDo not use alcohol
or petrol to clean the instrument pan-
el.
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the vehicle. There
is the risk they might ex-
plode. Aerosol cans must never
be exposed to a temperature
above 50°C; when the weather
starts to get hot the temperature
inside the vehicle might go well
beyond that figure. INTERIORS
From time to time check that water
has not collected under the mats
(from dripping shoes, umbrellas etc.)
which could cause the steel to rust.
Never use inflammable
products such as petrole-
um ether or petrol to
clean inside the vehicle. The elec-
trostatic charges that are gener-
ated while rubbing to clean could
become a fire risk.
STEERING WHEEL / GEAR
LEVER KNOB WITH
GENUINE LEATHER
COVERING
These components shall only be
cleaned with water and neutral soap.
Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
Before using special products for
cleaning interiors, read carefully label
instructions and indications to make
sure they are free from spirit and/or
alcohol-based substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with
special glass products, some drops fall
on the leather covering of the steer-
ing wheel/gear lever knob remove
them immediately and then clean with
water and neutral soap.
IMPORTANTTake the utmost
care when engaging the steering lock
to prevent scratching the leather cov-
ering.
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183TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING
Volante ad assorbimento di energia.
Energy-absorbing jointed steering
wheel.
Permanently lubricated rack and pin-
ion.
Permanent lubrication joints.
Minimum steering circle: 10.5 metres
(average between versions).; 11.8 m
for Long wheelbase versions,
STRUCTURE
Self-supporting chassis, three or five
doors, high-resistance, multiple thick-
ness structural elements for progres-
sive energy absorption in impacts.
Side bars in doors for side impact
protection and stiffening the passen-
ger compartment in the event of front
impacts.
The front and rear ends of the un-
derbody crumple to reduce repair
costs following low speed impacts.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
High resistance printed steel rims of
alloy rims.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
IMPORTANT In the event of dis-
crepancies between the information
provided in this Owner Handbook and
the Log Book, consider the specifica-
tions shown in the Log Book only.
To ensure safety of the vehicle in
movement, it must be fitted with tyres
of specified size and of the same make
and type on all wheels.IMPORTANT Do not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres.
Do not fasten alloy wheels with the
steel wheel bolts and vice versa. For
details on the compatibility between
rims and bolts, see “If a tyre is punc-
tured” in section “In an emergency”.
SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.
SNOW CHAINS
Only use low profile chains, see
“Snow chains”.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from
rim to rim: 0 ± 1 mm.
The values refer to the vehicle in run-
ning order.
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200TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITIES
1.4
litres kg
60 –
5 - 7 –
7–
2.4 2.1
2.6 2.25
1.98 1.8
1.3 1.2
0.5 –
0.55 –
7–
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling
system:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Manual gearbox:
Power steering
Front and rear brakes
hydraulic circuit:
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Windscreen and rear window
washer fluid reservoir:
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
(❒) For particularly cold temperatures use SELENIA MULTIPOWER.
Prescribed fuel
Recommended products
Unleaded petrol not lower than
95 R.O.N
50 - 50 mixture of distilled water
and PARAFLU UP
(▲)
SELENIA 20K(❒)
TUTELA CAR ZC 75 SYNTH
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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201TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS201
1.9 Multijet
litres kg
60 –
5 - 7 –
6.5 –
4.0 (❍) 3.5 (❍)
4.3 (❍) 3.7 (❍)
1.98 1.8
1.3 1.2
0.5 –
0.55 –
7– 1.3 Multijet
litres kg
60 –
5 - 7 –
6.5 –
3.0 (■) 2.6 (■)
3.2 (■) 2.8 (■)
1.98 1.8
1.3 1.2
0.5 –
0.55 –
7–
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
(❍) For particularly cold temperatures use SELENIA WR.
Fuel tank:including a reserve of:
Engine cooling
system:
Engine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Manual gearbox:
Power steering
Front and rear brakes
hydraulic circuit:
Hydraulic brake circuit
with ABS:
Windscreen and rear window
washer fluid reservoir: Prescribed fuel
Recommended products
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
50 - 50 mixture of distilled water
and PARAFLU UP
(▲)
SELENIA TURBO DIESEL(❍)
SELENIA WR(■)
TUTELA CAR ZC 75 SYNTH
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA TOP 4
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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