171VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores,
you are advised to have the necessary
touching up carried out immediately
to avoid the formation of rust.
Only use genuine products when
touching up the paintwork (see “Body-
work paint identification plate” in sec-
tion “Technical specifications”).
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work means washing it. The frequen-
cy you should do this depends on the
conditions and the environment the
vehicle is driven in. For example, in ar-
eas with a high level of air pollution or
on roads sprinkled with road salt,
wash the vehicle more frequently. – The spraying of the underbody, en-
gine compartment, inside the wheel-
houses and other parts with wax-
based products with a high protective
capacity.
– Spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings, the
edges etc.
– The use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your Fiat Doblò is covered by war-
ranty against any original structural or
body part being perforated by rust.
Refer to the Warranty Booklet for the
general terms.BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of rust are:
– atmospheric pollution
– salt and humidity in the atmosphere
(coastal or very hot and humid areas)
– environmental conditions that are
specific to the season.
Not to be underestimated is also the
abrasive action of wind-borne atmos-
pheric dust and sand and mud and
gravel raised by other vehicles.
For your Fiat Doblò, Fiat has used
leading-edge technological solutions to
effectively protect the body from rust.
These include:
– Painting systems and products that
make the vehicle particularly resistant
to rust and scratching.
– The use of zinc-plated sheet steel
which is highly resistant to rust.
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174TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
DATA CHASSIS MARKING
fig. 1
It is printed on the passenger com-
partment floor, near the right-hand
front seat.
It can be reached by lifting the spe-
cial flap in the carpeting and includes
the following data:
– vehicle model ZFA 223000;
– chassis number.MODEL PLATE
The plate A-fig. 2-3, is applied to the
front engine crossmember.
T T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L
S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S
fig. 1
F0A0163b
fig. 2 - 1.4 8Vversions
F0A0537b
fig. 3 - Multijet versions
F0A0538b
ENGINE MARKING
The marking is stamped on the cylin-
der block and includes the model and
the serial number.
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The plate fig. 4bears the following
identification data:
B - Homologation number
C - Vehicle type code
D - Chassis number
E - Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded
F- Maximum vehicle weight fully
loaded with trailer.G- Maximum vehicle weight on
front axle.
H - Maximum vehicle weight on rear
axle
I - Engine type
L - Body version code
M - Spare part code
M - Smoke opacity index (for diesel
engines).BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate fig. 5is applied inside the
bonnet.
It bears the following data:
A - Paint manufacturer
B - Colour name
C - Fiat colour code
D- Respray and touch up code.
fig. 4
F0A0722bA
B
C
D
fig. 5
F0A0169b
175TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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213INDEX
- 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
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214INDEX
- front ........................................... 54
- rear ............................................. 54
Heated rear window ................... 68
Heating............................................ 57
Hydraulic power steering
- fluid level ................................... 160
Identification data ....................... 174
If an accident occurs .................... 147
- first aid kit ................................. 148
- if anyone is injured.................. 148
Ignition switch ............................... 20
In an emergency ........................... 119
Individual settings ......................... 48
Instrument panel .......................... 22
Instruments.................................... 23
Interior equipment....................... 69
Interiors.......................................... 173
- cleaning seats
and plastic parts....................... 173
Jack................................................ 122
Jacking the vehicle ........................ 145
Keys.............................................. 6
- duplicate copies ....................... 8
Lambda sensors .......................... 104
Levels
- checking..................................... 154
Loading ramps .............................. 87
Lubricants....................................... 202
Main beam headlights
- bulb replacement ...................... 131
- control ......................................... 64
- flashing ........................................... 64
Manual climate control system
- air distribution ............................ 59
- climatic comfort ......................... 62
- controls ....................................... 61
- cooling .......................................... 61
- maintenance ............................... 63
Model plate ....................................... 174
Number plate light .................... 136
Paint ............................................ 171
Parking ............................................ 107
Parking sensors ............................. 101
Partitions ....................................... 51
- double ladder ........................... 51
- driver’s protection ladder ..... 51
- fixed panelled partition .......... 50- fixed partition with window . 51
Performance ............................... 186
Pollen filter .................................... 161
Power steering fluid level ........... 160
Pretensioners ............................... 11
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ....... 117
Protecting the environment ...... 104
Radio transmitters .................... 100
Radio-frequency
remote control ............................. 8
- battery replacement ............... 9
- homologation numbers.......... 206
Rear double doors ....................... 77
Rear foglight
- bulb replacement ................... 134
- control button ......................... 68
Rear side windows ....................... 72
Rear window shelf ....................... 71
Rear window washer
- control ...................................... 65
- fluid level ................................... 159
Rear window wiper
- blade ........................................... 169
- control ...................................... 65
- nozzle......................................... 170
- smart wash ............................... 66
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