20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Never remove the igni-
tion key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering
wheel would automatically lock
as soon as you try to turn it. This
also applies when the vehicle is
being towed.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation in-
volving steering system or steer-
ing column modifications (e.g.: in-
stallation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect perfor-
mance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the vehicle
with homologation require-
ments.
IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 4 different
positions fig. 26:
– STOP:engine off, key can be re-
moved, steering column locked. Some
electrical devices can be worked (e.g.
sound system, electric window
winders).
– MAR: drive position. All electrical
devices can be used.
– AVV: engine ignition.
– PARK:engine off, parking lights
on, steering column locked. Press but-
ton Aand turn the key to PARK.
A
fig. 26
F0A0018b
If the ignition device is
tampered with (e.g.: at-
tempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove
the ignition key. This will
prevent anyone from accidental-
ly working the controls. Remem-
ber to apply the handbrake and,
if the vehicle is faced down on a
steep slope engage the first gear.
If it is facing up, engage the re-
verse gear. Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the vehicle.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock: remove the
ignition key at STOPor PARKand
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To release the lock: rock the
steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR.
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39GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Turning on of warning light is ac-
companied by specific message and/or
by buzzer sound where provided by
instrument panel. These indications
are concise and cautionaryand
shall not be considered as exhaustive
and/or as an alternative to the speci-
fications contained in this Owner
Handbook which shall always be read
through carefully and thoroughly. In
case of failure indication always re-
fer to the specifications contained
in this section.
IMPORTANTFailure indications
displayed are divided into two cate-
gories: very serious and less seri-
ousfailures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated
by a warning “cycle” repeated until fail-
ure is eliminated.
Less seriousfailures are indicated
by a limited warning “cycle”.
The warning cycle of both failure cat-
egories can be stopped by pressing
button MODE. The instrument pan-
el warning light will stay on until elim-
inating the fault.
LOW BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go
off after few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir
falls below the minimum level, due to
possible leak in the circuit.
x
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
If the warning light
x
turns on when travelling
(on certain versions to-
gether with the message on the
display) stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and contact Fiat Dealership.
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the
handbrake is on.
On certain versions, if the vehicle is
moving the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANTIf the warning light
turns on when travelling, check that
the handbrake is not engaged.
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42GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EOBD engine control system
failure
Under normal conditions, turning the
ignition key to MAR, the warning light
turns on, but it should go out as soon
as the engine is started. The initial
turning on indicates that the warning
light is working properly. If the warn-
ing light stays on or turns on when
travelling:
– glowing steadily: means a fault in
the supply/ignition system which could
cause high emissions at the exhaust,
possible lack of performance, poor
handling and high consumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to
continue driving without however re-
quiring heavy effort or high speed from
the engine. Prolonged use of the ve-
hicle with the warning light on may
cause damages. Contact Fiat Deal-
ershipas soon as possible. The warn-
ing light goes off if the fault disappears,
but it is still stored by the system.
– flashing: indicates the possibility
of damage to the catalyst (see “EOBD
system” in this section). INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(Multijet versions -
amber)
EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
(petrol versions - amber)
Injection system failure
Turning the ignition key to MAR the
warning light turns on but it should go
off after engine starting.
If the warning light stays on or turns
on when travelling, means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could
cause high emissions at the exhaust,
possible lack of performance, poor
handling and high consumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to
continue driving without however re-
quiring heavy effort or high speed from
the engine. In any case, contact Fiat
Dealershipas soon as possible. INCOMPLETE
DOOR LOCKING
(red)
On certain versions the warning
light turns on when one or more
doors or the tailgate are not proper-
ly shut.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed; symbols
¯/ ˙
indicate respectively left / right door
open.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tail-
gate are open and the vehicle is mov-
ing (only for versions with reconfig-
urable multifunction display).
´U
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53GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
7-seat versions
To access the third row:
– open the side sliding door;
– lower the head restraints (if set in
the normal position of use) (see para-
graph “Head restraints”);
– release lever A-fig. 59band fold
the seat forward onto the cushion;
– raise the whole cushion fig. 59c.
To get out of the vehicle, reverse the
above operations and make sure head
restraints are lowered.
fig. 59b
F0A0403b
fig. 59c
F0A0404b
IMPORTANTIt is forbidden to
travel with the second row seats
tipped and third row seats set in nor-
mal position of use. More particularly,
if the central seat of the second row
is tipped and that of the third row is
set in normal position of use, a buzzer
will sound to indicate the wrong seat
position.
It is absolutely forbidden
to travel with the second
row seats tipped and pas-
sengers seated on the third row
seats (as specified on the seat la-
bel).TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING
On versions with front seats that do
not fold over, there is an opening de-
vice inside the tailgate to allow the oc-
cupants to evacuate the rear seats in an
emergency. To unlock the tailage, op-
erate device Aillustrated in the fig. 60
from inside the load compartment.
fig. 60
F0A0900b
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84GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 131
F0A0420b
fig. 130
F0A0412b
– tilt the central seat back pulling
band A-fig. 129upwards;
– pull the bands B-fig. 130and tilt
the seat completely;
– secure tilted seats by the proper
belts C-fig. 131(one per seat) to the
front headrests.
IMPORTANTDo not travel with
second row seats tipped and third row
seats set in normal position of use, a
buzzer will sound to indicate the
wrong seat position.ANCHORING THE LOAD
A boot mat is provided (optional for
Fiat Doblò Cargo base versions). To
fasten the load, fastening hooks are
provided (quantity varying according
to versions) fig. 132secured to the
floor and that can be accessed direct-
ly also if the mat is fitted.
fig. 132
F0A0195b
To re-position the seats, release the
belts C-fig. 131, tilt the side seats and
the central seat cushion then pull band
A-fig. 129to tilt the seat back and an-
chor it to the proper brackets.
It is absolutely forbidden
to travel with the second
row seats tipped and pas-
sengers seated on the third row
seats (as specified on the seat la-
bel).
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97GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On
Board Diagnosis) allows continuos di-
agnosis of the components of the ve-
hicle correlated with emissions.
Furthermore, the system warns the
driver of deterioration concerning the
emission system components by
means of the Uwarning light on the
instrument panel.
The objective is to:
– monitor system efficiency;
– warn when failures can increase
emissions over the threshold estab-
lished by the European regulations;
– warn of the need to replace dete-
riorated components.
Furthermore, the system is equipped
with a connector for interfacing with
specific tools used to read the error
codes stored in the control unit mem-
ory along with a set of diagnostic and
engine specific parameters.IMPORTANTAfter eliminating the
problem, your Fiat Dealershipwill
run a bench test to fully check the sys-
tem. In some cases, a long road test
may be required. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible if
the Uwarning light ei-
ther does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes
on, with fixed or flashing light,
when travelling. Warning light U
operation can be checked by
means of special equipment by
traffic agents. Always comply
with the traffic regulations in
force in the country where you
are travelling.
SOUND SYSTEM
If the “Sound System” has not been
requested, the vehicle features an odd-
ment compartment on the dashboard.
If you wish to have a radio
installed, after purchasing
the vehicle, first go to a Fiat
Dealership who will be able to
advise on the subject in order to
safeguard the life of the battery and
protect the vehicle electrical sys-
tem. Excessive absorption will drain
and damage the battery and may
invalidate the battery warranty. The
lack of protection provided with a
factory-fitted radio may adversely
affect the correct operation of the
vehicle diagnostic system.
LIGHT PRESETTING
The system consists of the following:
– sound system power wires;
– wires for front speakers on the
dashboard, doors (where provided)
and rear speakers for passengers
transport versions;
– sound system compartment;
– aerial wire and aerial.
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43 21
10987 65
fig. 146
F0A0099b
fig. 145
F0A0096B
CELLULAR PHONE
SET-UP
The system set-up consists of:
– a dual-purpose aerial (sound sys-
tem + cellular phone), on the vehicle
roof;
– a dual-purpose aerial connection
wires and ten-pin connector wiring
fig. 146.
– a double coil speaker (sound sys-
tem + cellular telephone), located on
the passenger side dashboard. HEAVY PRESETTING
The system consists of the following:
– sound system power wires;
– wires for front speakers on the
dashboard;
– 2 speakers on the dashboard;
– wires for door speakers (where
provided);
– 2 door speakers;
– 2 rear speakers (for passengers
transport versions);
– wires for rear speakers;
– sound system compartment;
– aerial wire and aerial.Speakers
– two mid-range speakers on dash-
board, diameter 100 mm, power 30W
max each.
– two woofer speakers on front
doors, diameter 165 mm, power 40W
max each (Panorama versions only).
– two full-range elliptic speakers on
rear window shelf, 95 x 154 mm, pow-
er 20W max each (Panorama versions
only).
Sound system installation
To fit the sound system, remove the
oddment compartment shown in fig.
145. To remove the compartment,
press it upwards and then pull it out
towards the inside of the vehicle.
fig. 144
F0A0162B
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Wiring diagram:
1Sound system mute function.
2Spare.
3Cellular phone input earth signal.
4Cellular phone INPUT signal.
5Dual-purpose speaker on the front
passenger side door (+).
6Dual-purpose speaker on the front
passenger side door (-).
7Ignition switch power (+15).
8Spare.
9Battery power (+).
10Earth.Maximum power to be
applied to the aerial is
20W.
Have the cellular tele-
phone installed and con-
nected to the setup sys-
tem in the vehicle by a Fiat Deal-
ership only. This will ensure the
best results and prevent any
problems which could effect ve-
hicle safety.
Purchase a free-hands kit
which is compatible for
your cellular telephone.
fig. 147
F0A0210b
fig. 148
F0A0211b
Have the cellular telephone and the
connections performed by a Fiat
Dealershiponly.
In Fiat Doblò passengers Transport
versions, use a screwdriver in the
point shown in fig. 147to reach the
ten pin connector. Lift the central tun-
nel cover and remove the connector.
In Fiat Doblò Cargo versions, loosen
the screws shown in fig. 148in the
glove compartment to reach the ten
pin connector. Use a screwdriver in
the pre-cut point and remove the con-
nector.
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