2008 FIAT DOBLO warning

61GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Demisting and defrosting the
rear window/s
Press button (. The electric mirror
demisting device also comes on.
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
You are advised to switch the button
off as soon as the rear window is clear.
Ventilation
1)Centre and side vents: complete-
ly open.
2)Air temperature knob C: point-
er in the blue sector.
3)Slider Bat Y.
4)Fan knob A: pointer at the re-
quired speed.
5)Air distribution knob D: pointer
at ¥.Recirculation
With the slider Bat Tthe inter-
nal air is recirculated.
IMPORTANTThis function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel, etc.) and when running on dusty
roads. You are advised against using
this function for long periods, howev-
er, especially if there are a lot of peo-
ple in the vehicle or on cold or rainy
days since the windows could mist up
effecting visibility and driving.MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)
The climate control system is ad-
justed manually.
CONTROLS fig. 78
A - Knob for operating the fan and
switching the climate control system
on and off.
The climate control system can on-
ly be switched on when the pointer on
this knob is at speed 1, 2, 3or 4 -,
the led on the knob will light up when
the system is on.
BCAD
fig. 78
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63GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOOKING AFTER
THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system efficiency checked
before the summer at a Fiat Deal-
ership.STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
The left-hand stalk operates most of
the external lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR. The instrument panel and
the heating/ventilation (or climate con-
trol system) controls and the cigar
lighter ring will come on with the ex-
ternal lights.
The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incom-
patible with the system compo-
nents and contains CFC.
fig. 79
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Side/taillights fig. 79
These come on when you turn the
ring from åto 6. Instrument panel
warning light 3will come on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 80
These come on when you turn the
knurled switch from 6to 2.
IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will automatically be
switched off when the main beam
headlights are switched on if the front
fog lights are on.
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64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The direction indicators will auto-
matically be switched off when the ve-
hicle is straightened out.
If you wish to signal a lane change
where only a slight movement of the
steering wheel is required, move the
stalk up or down without pushing it far
enough to make it click. The stalk will
return to the neutral position as soon
as it is released.
RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wiper/washer
fig. 84
The device will only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
fig. 84
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Main beam headlights fig. 81
Push the stalk from position 2to-
wards the dashboard to switch the
headlights on.
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to switch the lights off.Flashing the headlights fig. 82
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position).
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
Direction indicators fig. 83
Move the stalk as follows:
up - to switch on the right-hand di-
rection indicator
down - to switch on the left-hand di-
rection indicator.
Instrument panel warning light FD
or Rand Ewill come on flashing.
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66GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The rear window wiper will flick
three times after the lever is released.
“FOLLOW ME HOME”
function
This function allows the illumination
of the space in front of the vehicle.
Turning the function on
With the ignition key at STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk to-
wards the steering wheel and operate
it within 2 minutes from when the en-
gine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk,
the staying on of the lights is extend-
ed by 30 seconds up to a maximumCEILING LIGHT
WITH MAP READING
LIGHTS
Press switch A-fig. 90to switch the
lights on and off.
Switch Boperates the map-reading
light.
According to the position, you can
have the following conditions:
– switch Apressed at the centre,
ceiling lights Cand Dwill come on re-
gardless of the position of the doors;
– switch Apressed to the left, ceil-
ing lights Cand Dwill stay off re-
gardless of the position of the doors;
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fig. 88
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C
B
D
A
fig. 90
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of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
Each time the lever is operated, the
warning light 3on the instrument
cluster will come on and the display
will show the time of activation.
The warning light comes on the first
time the lever is operated and will stay
on up to automatic function deactiva-
tion. Each operation of the lever will
extend lights switching on time.
Turning the function off
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 sec-
onds.
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68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 92
They turn on by pressing switch A,
regardless of the position of the igni-
tion key.
When the lights are on, the switch
and the instrument panel warning light
FDor Rand Ewill flash.
Press the switch again to turn the
lights off.CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 93
The buttons are located between
the central air vents.
The controls can only be operated
when the ignition key is at MAR.
A- Front foglight button.
B- Rear foglight button.
C- Heated rear window on/off but-
ton. IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will automatically be
switched off when the main beam
headlights are switched on if the front
fog lights are on.
The dipped beam headlights and/or
the front foglights (if fitted) must be on
to switch rear foglights on.
The rear fog lights are switched off
either by pressing C or switching on
the main beam headlights or turning
the ignition key to STOP. You will
need to switch the rear foglights back
on, if required, when the dipped beam
headlights and/or front foglights are
switched on or when the engine is
started again.
A
fig. 92
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The use of hazard lights
is governed by the High-
way Code of the country
you are in. Keep to the rules.
BA
fig. 93
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90GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To exploit the ABS system to the full
in the event of necessity, you should
take heed of the following advice:
Braking while cornering always re-
quires extreme care even when using
ABS.
The most important advice to follow
is this The ABS exploits the
road hold available as
much as possible but can-
not increase it. You should always
drive carefully on slippery sur-
faces and avoid any unnecessary
risks.
If the ABS system cuts in
it is a sign that the grip
between the tyre and the
road surface has reached the lim-
it: you must slow down to match
the speed to the road grip avail-
able.
If there is a fault, the in-
strument panel warning
light >will come on. At
this point, reduce speed and go to
a Fiat Dealership to have your ve-
hicle checked and put right im-
mediately.
When the ABS cuts in,
and you feel the brake
pedal pulsating, do not re-
move your foot, but keep it
pressed. In doing so you will stop
in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road
conditions.
If you follow these tips you will be
able to brake better in any situation.
IMPORTANTVehicles fitted with
may only be fitted with wheel rims,
tyres and brake pads of the make and
model approved by the vehicle man-
ufacturer.
The system is completed with an
EBD electronic brake force distribu-
tor which increases the brake system
performance and employs the ABS
control unit and sensors.
The vehicle is fitted with
an electronic braking de-
vice (EBD). The >and
xwarning light will come on at
the same time when the engine
is running to indicate that there
is an EBD system failure. In this
case violent braking may be ac-
companied by early rear wheel
locking with the possibility of
skidding. Drive the vehicle ex-
tremely carefully to the nearest
Fiat Dealership to have the sys-
tem checked.
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91GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The cushion immediately inflates,
placing itself as a protection between
the body of the front occupants and
the structure that could cause injuries.
Immediately after, the cushion deflates.
The front air bag (driver and pas-
senger) is not a replacement of but
complementary to the use of belts,
which should always be worn, as spec-
ified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
In case of crash, a person not wear-
ing the seat belt moves forward and
may come into contact with the cush-
ion while it is still inflating. Under this
circumstance the protection offered
by the airbag is reduced.
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
– in collisions against highly de-
formable objects not affecting the ve-
hicle front surface (e.g. bumper colli-
sion against guard rail); If the xbrake fluid low
warning light comes on,
stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and contact the nearest Fi-
at Dealership. Fluid leaks from
the hydraulic system, in fact, can
compromise brake system oper-
ation, both traditional systems
and systems with ABS.FRONT AND SIDE
AIRBAGS
The vehicle can be fitted with front
air bags for the driver and passenger
and with side bags.
FRONT AIRBAGS
Front airbags (driver and passenger)
have been designed to protect the oc-
cupants in the event of head-on crash-
es of medium-high severity, by plac-
ing the cushion between the occupant
and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Front airbags are designed to protect
vehicle’s occupants in front crashes
and therefore non-activation in other
types of collisions (side collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
In case of crash, an electronic con-
trol unit, when required, triggers the
inflation of the cushion according to
the severity of the collision. Warning light >alone,
with the engine running,
normally indicates a fault
in the ABS system only. In this
case, the braking system is still ef-
ficient, though without the anti-
locking device. Under these con-
ditions, performance of the EBD
system may be reduced. Also in
this case, you are advised to go
immediately to the nearest Fiat
Dealership, driving in such a way
to avoid sharp braking to have
the system checked.
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93GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Manual deactivation
The passenger side airbag can be de-
activated if it is absolutely necessary to
carry a child in the front passenger
seat.
Deactivation / reactivation shall be
carried out with ignition device at
STOP. Turn the specific switch fig.
142on the dashboard on passenger
side with the ignition key.IMPORTANTOperate the switch
only with engine off and ignition key
removed.
The switch fig. 142has two posi-
tions:
– Passenger front airbag on: (position
ON P): instrument panel warning
light
Foff. Do not carry children on
the front seat.
– Passenger front airbag off: (position
OFF F): instrument panel warning
light Fon. A child can be carried on
the front seat with a suitable restraint
system.
Warning light Fon the cluster
stays on permanently until the pas-
senger’s airbag is reactivated.
Deactivation of the passenger’s front
air bag does not inhibit operation of
the side air bag.SERIOUS DANGER:
With passenger’s
air bag active (ON),
never place child’s seats with the
cradle facing backwards since the
air bag activation could cause to
the child serious injuries, even
mortal. In the case of need, al-
ways deactivate the passenger’s
air bag when a child’s seat is
placed on the front seat. The
front passenger’s seat shall be ad-
justed in the most backward po-
sition to prevent any contact be-
tween child’s seat and dashboard.
Even if not compulsory by law,
you are recommended to reac-
tivate the air bag immediately as
soon as child transport is no
longer necessary.
ON OFF
PASS.
AIR BAG
fig. 142
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