2008 FIAT DOBLO steering

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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21GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1.Fixed side vent - 2.Adjustable side vent - 3.Horn - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Adjustable central vent - 6.Glove compart-
ment - 7.Adjustable central vent - 8.Central controls - 9.Glove compartment - 10.Adjustable side vent - 11.Fixed side
vent - 12.Front right-hand speaker housing -13.Glove compartment - 14.Heater/ventilation/climate control system con-
trols - 15.Recirculation slider - 16.Additional power socket - 17.Glove compartment - 18.Ashtray - 19.Cigar lighter -
20.Ignition switch - 21.Steering wheel adjustment lever - 22.Bonnet opening lever - 23.Front left-hand speaker housing.
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2
fig. 27
F0A0701b
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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.
1
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55GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DRIVING MIRROR
This mirror can be adjusted by
means of lever A-fig. 64
1)anti-dazzle position.
2)normal position.
The mirror is also fitted with a safe-
ty device that releases the mirror in
the event of an impact.
1
2
fig. 64
F0A0180b
The particular head restraint shape
voluntarily interferes with the passen-
ger’s back leaning on the rear seat in
order to force him/her to lift the head
restraint and use it correctly.
IMPORTANTRear passengers
shall always set head restraints to po-
sition (2) when travelling.
fig. 62b
F0A0415b
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
STEERING WHEEL
In certain versions, the steering
wheel can be adjusted vertically:
1)Move lever A-fig. 63 to position
1.
2)Adjust the steering wheel.
3) Take the lever back to position 2
to fasten the steering wheel.
Only make adjustments
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
2
A
1
fig. 63
F0A0039b
Only make adjustments
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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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
F0A0048b
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.
62
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fig. 80
F0A0049b
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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
F0A0053b
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.
62
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fig. 81
F0A0050b
fig. 82
F0A0051b
fig. 83
F0A0052b
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65GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
POSITIONS fig. 84
0- windscreen wiper off;
1- flick wipe; in some versions, four
selections are possible (from slow to
fast fig. 85);
2- slow flick;
3- fast continuous wipe
4- Temporary position: when re-
leased the stalk returns to 0and au-
tomatically switches off the wind-
screen wiper.SMART WASH for rear
window wiper fig. 86
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to send a jet of fluid to the
windscreen and operate the wiper
with a simple gesture. The windscreen
wiper will be operated automatically
by holding the washer stalk for longer
than half a second.
The windscreen wiper will flick three
times after the lever is released.
Operate the control repeatedly and
rapidly (for less than half a second) to
spray the windscreen several times
without operating the windscreen
wiper.
fig. 85
F0A0188b
fig. 86
F0A0055b
Rear window washer/wiper
(with glazed rear
doors/tailgate) fig. 87-88
The device will only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
To operate the rear window wipe:
turn the ring from åto '.
To wash the window push the stalk
towards the dashboard.
SMART WASH for windscreen
wiper fig. 88
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to send a jet of fluid to the rear
window and operate the wiper with
a simple gesture. The rear window
wiper will be operated automatically
by holding the washer stalk for longer
than half a second.
fig. 87
F0A0054b
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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;
',
fig. 88
F0A0189b
C
B
D
A
fig. 90
F0A0056b
6y1∆
fig. 89
F0A0208b
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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