2008 FIAT DOBLO maintenance

3

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If you want to add electrically powered accessories after buying the vehicle (with the risk of gradually draining
the battery) visit a Fiat Dealership. They will evaluate the overall electrical intake and check whether the elec-
tric system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic card code writ-
ten on the CODE card with you.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance will preserve your vehicle’s performance, safety features, environmental-friendliness and
low running costs in time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS …
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety)
#(environmental protection)
â(the vehi-
cle wellbeing).
001-105 Doblo GB 16-12-2008 14:22 Pagina 3

12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Some smoke may be produced when
the pretensioners are fired. This
smoke is harmless and does not indi-
cate the principle of a fire.
The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or greasing. Anything
that modifies its original conditions in-
validates its efficiency. If due to unusual
natural events (floods, seas storm,
etc.) the device has been affected by
water and mud, it must necessarily be
replaced.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.Load limiting device
This device reduces the load with is
normally exerted by the seat belts on
the passenger’s shoulder and chest in
a collision. It increases protection by
preventing the micro traumas which
are inevitable in road accidents (also
in vehicles with airbags). The device
is built into the belt reel. The pretensioner can
only be used once. Fol-
lowing a collision that has
triggered it, have it replaced at
a Fiat Dealership. Pretensioner
validity is written on the plate, fig.
9, set inside the glove box. Have
pretensioners replaced at a Fiat
Dealership as this date ap-
proaches.
fig. 9
F0A0421b
001-105 Doblo GB 16-12-2008 14:22 Pagina 12

35GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
vice schedule, see section “Vehicle
maintenance”. Service indications will
be displayed km or mi according to
previous unit setting. When a pro-
grammed maintenance interval
(coupon) is near to come, turning the
ignition key to MAR, the display will
show the message “Service” followed
by the number of km/mi to go before
vehicle servicing. “Scheduled servicing”
message is displayed in km/mi or days
according to the approaching service
interval. Contact Fiat Dealershipto
carry out any service operation pro-
vided by the “Service schedule” or
“Annual inspection schedule”, and to
reset the display. Scheduled Servicing (Service)
Through this function it is possible to
display information connected to
proper vehicle servicing.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MODE: ser-
vice in km or mi, according to previ-
ous setting, will be displayed (see para-
graph “Distance unit”);
– press button +or –to select dis-
playing in days;
– briefly press button MODEto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.
NoteThe “Service schedule” in-
cludes vehicle maintenance every
20,000 km (or 12,000 mi) or every
year; this is shown automatically, with
the ignition key at MAR, starting from
2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) or 30 days
from this deadline and it is shown again
every 200 km (or 124 mi) or 3 days.
Below 200 km servicing indications are
displayed more frequently. As con-
cerns 1.3 Multijet versions, change air
cleaner, engine oil and engine oil fil-
ter at the intervals specified in the Ser-Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes
the circular setting cycle listed in the
initial menu screen.
Briefly press button MODEto go
back to the standard screen.
Press button – to return to the first
menu option (Speed Beep).
001-105 Doblo GB 16-12-2008 14:22 Pagina 35

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
106-118 Doblo GB 9-05-2008 12:09 Pagina 110

149VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
V V
E E
H H
I I
C C
L L
E E
M M
A A
I I
N N
T T
E E
N N
A A
N N
C C
E E
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...
149-173 Doblo GB 9-05-2008 12:10 Pagina 149

150VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions / wear and adjust pressure, if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot light, passenger's compartment lights,
glove compartment light, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
Check rear drum brake lining conditions and wear
Inspect conditions of: underbody protection, piping (exhaust -
fuel feed and brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.),
fuel feed and braking system hosing
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belts
Check/adjust tappet clearance (1.4 8V and 1.9 Multijet versions)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check exhaust gas/smokiness (diesel versions)
Check anti-evaporation system
Replace fuel filter (Multijet versions)
SERVICE SCHEDULE
The scheduled service must be carried out every 20,000 km.
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
●●●●●●●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●
●
●●●
●●●●
●●●●
●●
●●●
149-173 Doblo GB 9-05-2008 12:10 Pagina 150

151VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
●●●●
●●●
●●●●●●●●●
●●
●
●●●●
●●●●
●●
●●●●●●●●●
(●)(●)(●)(●)(●)(●)(●)(●)(●)
●●●
●●●●●●●●●thousands of kilometres
Replace air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (Multijet versions)
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions (excluding 1.3 Multijet versions)
Replace timing belt (excluding 1.3 Multijet versions) (*)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Check engine control systems (via diagnostic socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and oil filter (versions without DPF) (O)
Change engine oil and oil filter (Multijet versions with DPF)
(or every 2 years) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every 2 years)
(*) Or every 4 years for very demanding use (cold climate, idling in city traffic, dusty areas).
Or every 5 years, regardless from the distance travelled.
(
O) Every 30.000 km or 2 years for Multijet versions
(**)Engine oil and oil filter shall be changed according to their actual exhaust conditions, indicated by warning light/message (where provided) on the
instrument panel (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
149-173 Doblo GB 9-05-2008 12:10 Pagina 151

152VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL
INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For vehicles with an annual
mileage of below 20.000 km (for
example about 10.000 km) the
following yearly inspection pro-
gramme is advised:
– check tyre conditions/wear and ad-
just pressure if required (including the
spare wheel).
– check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot lights, passenger compart-
ment lights, glovebox light, warning
lights, etc.).
– check windscreen wiper/washer
operation, adjust nozzles.
– check windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear
– check front disk brake pad condi-
tions and wear.– check cleanness of bonnet and
boot locks and lever cleanness and lu-
brication
– sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc)
brake and fuel hoses.
– check battery charge.
– visual check on various drive belt
conditions.
– check and top up, if required, fluid
levels (engine coolant, brake fluid,
windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid,
etc.).
– change engine oil.
– change engine oil filter.
– replace pollen filter (where pro-
vided).
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
engine coolant level, brake fluid level,
windscreen washer liquid level, tyre
pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia,products designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see
“Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).
149-173 Doblo GB 9-05-2008 12:10 Pagina 152