2009 FIAT DOBLO check oil

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INDEXDegraded engine oil should be replaced
as soon as possible after the warning light
comes on, and never more than 500 km after it
first comes on. Failure to change the oil within the
first 500 km may result in severe damage to the
engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember
that when the warning light comes on, it does not
mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if the
light flashes you do not need to top up the en-
gine oil.
WARNING
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the panel comes on steadi-
ly when the vehicle is stationary and the driver’s
seat belt is not correctly fastened. It will flash, and
be accompanied by an audible warning, if the front seat belts
are not correctly fastened when the vehicle is moving.
The SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system’s audible warning
can be disabled only by a Fiat Dealership.
On some versions, the system can be reactivated from
the setup menu.
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DOOR OPEN (red)
On certain versions, the warning light turns on
when one or more doors, the boot or the bon-
net are not properly closed.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
You will hear a warning sound if a door is open and the
vehicle is moving.
ENGINE OIL LOW
(red)
When turning the ignition key to MAR, the warn-
ing light turns on but it should go off after a few
seconds.
This warning light appears on the panel when the engine
oil level falls below the minimum recommended value.
Restore the correct engine oil level (see “Checking fluid
levels” in the “Servicing and maintenance” section).
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the
warning light turns on but should go off after a
few seconds.
The warning light turns on when 8-10 litres of fuel are
left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate a sys-
tem failure. If this happens, go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked. DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(only Multijet versions with DPF
– amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
turns on but should go off after a few seconds. The warn-
ing light stays on constantly to notify the driver that the
DPF system needs to eliminate captured pollutants (par-
ticulate) by the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on during every DPF
regeneration, but only when driving conditions require
notification to the driver.
The warning light will go off if the vehicle stays in motion
until regeneration has been completed. The process nor-
mally takes about 15 minutes. Optimum conditions for
completing the process are achieved by travelling at
60 km/h with engine revs above 2000 rpm.
If this warning light comes on, it does not mean the vehi-
cle is defective, so there is no need to take it to a garage.
A specific message will appear on the display when the
warning light comes on (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
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Always drive at a speed appropriate to the
traffic conditions, the weather and speed
limits. The engine may be turned off while the DPF
light is on; however, repeated interruption of the
regeneration process may result in premature degra-
dation of the engine oil. For this reason, it is always
advisable to wait for the light to go off before turn-
ing off the engine, following the instructions ap-
pearing above. It is recommended to complete DPF
regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
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INDEXThousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check condition of toothed timing belt
Replace spark plugs
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt
Replace air filter cartridge
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check engine management system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides
(or every 6 months)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months) (*)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) If the vehicle is mainly driven in towns or clocks less than 10,000 km a year, the engine oil and filter should be changed every
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INDEXThousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
(1.6 Multijet version)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of distance covered, the timing belt must be replaced every four years in the case of particularly demanding use (cold cli-
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(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every five years in all other cases.
(**) The engine oil and filter should be replaced according to their effective state, displayed by a message or warning light on the instru-
ment panel, or at least every 24 months.
If the vehicle is driven mainly in towns, change engine oil and filter every 12 months.
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Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides
(or every six months)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)

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INDEXHEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is primarily used in one of the following
particularly onerous conditions:
❒ towing trailers;
❒ dusty roads;
❒ short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-ze-
ro temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-distance, low-speed
driving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries) or lengthy inac-
tivity;
❒ driving in towns and cities;
you should perform the following inspections more fre-
quently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒ check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, and clean-
liness and lubrication of linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒ check battery charge and fluid level (electrolite) (check
to be carried out only by specialists or at a Fiat Deal-
ership – see the “Battery” paragraph in this section);
❒ visually inspect the condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒ check pollen filter and replace, if required;
❒ check and, if necessary, replace air filter.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top up:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ windscreen washer level;
❒ tyre pressure and conditions.
❒ operation of lighting system (headlights, direction in-
dicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒ operation of windscreen washer/wipers system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades (for versions/markets where provided);
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every
3,000 km.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRI-
CANTS
products, which have been designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat vehicles (see “Capacities” table
in the “Technical specifications” section).

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fig. 180 – 1.4 versions
fig. 181 – 1.3 Multijet versions without DPFF0V0076m
F0V0187m
CHECKING LEVELS
A. Engine oil filler
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine coolant
D. Windscreen washer fluid
E. Brake fluid
F. Battery
G. Power steering fluid
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: flammable gases
and vapours may be present.
Fire hazard.
WARNING
When topping up, be
careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and may severely damage
your vehicle.

ENGINE OIL fig. 180-181-182-183-184
Check the oil level a few minutes after stopping the en-
gine (about 5 minutes) with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick B.
The gap between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds
to about one litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN line, add oil through
the filler A until it reaches the MAX line.
The oil level should never exceed the MAX line.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams
every 1,000 km.
The engine needs to run in when the vehicle is new, and
therefore the engine oil consumption can only be consid-
ered stabilised after the first 5,000 – 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT Oil consumption depends on driving style
and conditions of use of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the en-
gine turn over for a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after turning it off before you check the level.
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Be very careful working in the engine com-
partment when the engine is hot: you may
get burned. Remember that the fan may start up
if the engine is hot: this could injure you. Make
sure that scarves, ties and other items of loose-
fitting clothing do not get caught up in moving
components.
WARNING
Do not add oil with different characteris-
tics from those of the existing engine oil.
The used engine oil and the replaced oil fil-
ter contain substances that are harmful to
the environment. It is advisable to have oil
and filters changed by a Fiat Dealership, where they
will be disposed of properly and in accordance with
the law.