2008 FIAT DOBLO Back seat

9GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ORDERING ADDITIONAL
REMOTE CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8
keys with incorporated remote con-
trol.
If additional remote controls are re-
quired for any reasons, go to a Fiat
Dealership, taking all the keys you
own and the CODE card with you.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
Change the batteries (using spare
batteries of the same kind) as follows.
Open the plastic case by inserting a
screwdriver in recess A-fig. 5. Insert
new batteries Brespecting the polar-
ity and close the plastic case.SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the
seat back.
Take hold of the tongue A-fig. 6. In-
sert it into the buckle B, until you hear
it clicks.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for
a short stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
Used batteries are
harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be dis-
posed of as specified by law in the
special containers provided, or
take them to a Fiat Dealership,
which will deal with their dispos-
al.
AB
fig. 5
F0A0005b
BC
A
fig. 6
F0A0006b
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Every rear seat (where provided) is
fitted with inertial seat belts with three
anchor points and reel.
IMPORTANTBefore fastening the
seat belts make sure the seat is prop-
erly anchored.
7-seat versions
In the 7-seat versions, every rear seat
(second and third row) is fitted with
seat belts with three anchor points
and reel fig. 7.Remember that in the
case of a violent collision,
back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts also represent
a serious danger to the passen-
gers in the front seats.
10GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To unfasten the seat belts, press but-
ton C. Guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent
it from twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automat-
ically adapts to the body of the pas-
senger wearing it, allowing freedom of
movement.
When the vehicle is parked on a
steep slope the reel mechanism may
block; this is normal. The reel mech-
anism prevents the webbing coming
out when it is jerked or if the vehicle
brakes sharply, as in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.
fig. 7
F0A0402b
Never press button C
when travelling.
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11GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
B
A
fig. 8
F0A0008b
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to fit the person wearing it. This
could greatly reduce the risk of injury
in the case of collision.
The belt is adjusted properly when
the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the
shoulder and the neck. Four height ad-
justments are possible.After you have made the
adjustment, always make
sure that the loop is at-
tached firmly in one of the fixed
positions and cannot move. To
do this, with the button released,
exert a further pressure to allow
the anchoring device to catch if
release did not take place at one
of the preset positions.
Make the height adjust-
ment when the vehicle is
stationary.
PRETENSIONERS
The Fiat Doblò (with passenger's air
bag ) is fitted with pretensioners on
the front side seats to improve the
protection provided by the seat belts.
These devices “feel”, that a violent col-
lision is in progress via a sensor and
pull back a few inches of webbing. In
this way the pretensioner ensures that
the belt is adhering perfectly to the
body before the belt begins to hold
back the wearer.
The seat belt locks to indicate that
the device has intervened; the seat belt
cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANTThe pretensioner
will give maximum protection when
the seat belt adheres snugly to the
wearer’s chest and hips. To raise the belt:raise loop A-fig.
8to the required position.
To lower the belt: press knob B,
and at the same time move loop Ato
the required position.
Check that the seat belt is locked in
position by pushing down on loop A
without pressing knob B.
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13GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
For maximum safety,
keep the back of your seat
upright,lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits
closely across your chest and
hips. Always fasten seat belts, in
front and rear seats! Travelling
without seat belts increases the
risk of severe and fatal injury in
the event of a crash.
fig. 10
F0A0010b
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for re-
specting and enforcing the local rules
and laws regarding the use of seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting.
The webbing must not
be twisted. The upper
section must pass across
the shoulder and chest diagonal-
ly. The lower part must fit close-
ly across the passenger’s hips, fig.
10, and not the abdomen, to pre-
vent them from sliding forwards.
Do not use clips, fasteners etc. to
prevent the belt adhering to the
passenger’s body.Under no circumstances
should the components of
seat belts and preten-
sioners be tampered with or re-
moved. Any interventions should
be carried out by qualified and
authorised personnel. Always
contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the belt has been sub-
jected to heavy stress, for
example after an acci-
dent, it should be changed com-
pletely together with the an-
chors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioners. In fact,
even if the belt has no visible de-
fects, it could have lost its re-
silience.
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15GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event
of a crash, all passengers must be seat-
ed and wearing adequate restraint sys-
tems.
This is even more important for chil-
dren.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Direc-
tive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, their head is
proportionally larger and heavier than
the rest of the body, while the mus-
cles and bone structure are not com-
pletely developed. Therefore, correct
restraint systems are necessary, oth-
er then adult seat belts. SERIOUS DANGER: Never place cradle child’s seats not
facing the running direction on the front seat of vehicles
with passenger’s airbag, which during inflation could cause
serious injury, even mortal. You are advised to carry children always on
the rear seat, as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash.
In any case, child’ seats must absolutely not be fitted on the front seats
of vehicles with passenger’s airbag, which during inflation could cause
serious injury, even mortal, regardless of the seriousness of the crash
that triggered it. Children may be placed on the front seat of vehicles
fitted with passenger’s airbag deactivation. In this case, it is absolutely
necessary to check the warning light
Fon the instrument panel to
make sure that deactivation has actually taken place (see paragraph
F
RONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS AT ITEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG). The front pas-
senger’s seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to pre-
vent any contact between child’s seat and dashboard.
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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are contained
in the European Standard ECE-R44.
This Standard enforces the use of re-
straint systems classified in five groups:
Group 0 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight
Group 1 weight 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
The groups partially overlap. This is
because there are systems which cov-
er more than one weight group.
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control brand, on a solidly fixed label
which must absolutely never be re-
moved.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, chil-
dren are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat offers seats for
each weight group, which are the rec-
ommended choice, as they have been
designed and experimented specifical-
ly for Fiat vehicles.GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehi-
cle seat belts, as shown infig. 14and
in turn it must restrain the child with
its own belts.The figure is only an ex-
ample for mounting. At-
tain to the instructions
for fastening which must be en-
closed with the specific child re-
straining system you are using.
GROUP 1
Children from 9 to 18 kg are to be
seated facing forward in child seats
with front cushionfig. 15. The vehi-
cle seat belt secures both seat and
child.
fig. 14
F0A0440b
fig. 15
F0A0441b
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17GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Seats exist which are
suitable for covering
weight groups 0 and 1
with a rear connection to the ve-
hicle belts and their own belts to
restrain the child. Due to their
size, they can be dangerous if in-
stalled incorrectly fastened to the
vehicle belts with a cushion.
Carefully follow the instructions
for installation provided with the
seat.GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg can be se-
cured directly with the vehicle seat
belts. The seat has the purpose of po-
sitioning the child correctly with re-
spect to the seat belt so that the di-
agonal section crosses the child’s chest
(never the child’s throat) and the hor-
izontal section fits snugly on the child’s
hips (and not the child’s abdomen) fig.
16.GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg
the size of the child’s chest no longer
requires a support to space the child’s
back from the seat back.
Fig. 17shows proper child seat po-
sitioning on the rear seat.
Children taller than 1.50 m can wear
seat belts like adults.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Attain to the in-
structions for fastening
which must be enclosed with the
specific child restraint system you
are using.
The figure is only an ex-
ample. Attain to the in-
structions for fastening
which must be enclosed with the
specific child restraint system you
are using.
fig. 17
F0A0443b
fig. 16
F0A0442b
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Once you have released
the lever, check that the
seat is firmly locked in the
runners by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat
in place could result in the seat
moving suddenly and dangerous-
ly.
Adjusting the reclining seat
back
Lift lever E-fig. 50
and, slightly de-
taching the back from the backrest, ac-
company the movement of the backrest
until it is in the desired position.
48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
INDIVIDUAL
SETTINGS
DRIVER’S SEAT
Only make adjustments
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Moving the seat backwards or
forwards
Lift the lever A-fig. 50and push the
seat forwards or backwards. You are
in the correct position for driving when
your hands are resting on the steering
wheel rim and your arms are slightly
bent.
fig. 50
F0A0258b
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
This indication starts flashing when
the outside temperature reaches or
falls below 3°C to warn the driver of
the possible presence of ice on the
road.
The display will show the dedicated
message.
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display)
The display will show the dedicated
message to warn the driver that the
cruising range is less than 50 km.
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