2012 FIAT DOBLO COMBI battery

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❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and
rear window wiper blades and lift them off the glass;
❒open the windows slightly;
❒cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or perforated
plastic sheet; Do not use compact plastic tarpaulins,
which prevent humidity from evaporating from the sur-
face of the vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check regularly;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
If the vehicle needs to be off the road for longer than one
month, the following precautions must be taken:
❒park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, if possible, well-
ventilated place;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not on;
❒disconnect the negative terminal from the battery pole
(see paragraph “Vehicle inactivity” in the "Dashboard
and controls" chapter) and check the charge conditions
(see paragraph “Battery” in the “Care and mainte-
nance” chapter);
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
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INDEXOVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT (red)
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 the engine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
❒ when driving normally: stop the vehicle, switch off the
engine and check that the water level in the reservoir
is not below the MIN mark. If it is not, wait for a few
minutes for the engine to cool down then slowly and
carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and check
that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks. Al-
so visually check for leaks. Go to a Fiat Dealership if
the warning light comes on again when the engine is
next started.
❒ if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g.
towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and,
if the light stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for two or
three minutes with the engine running and slightly ac-
celerated to assist better coolant circulation. Then
switch the engine off. Check the correct fluid level as
described previously.
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IMPORTANT On demanding routes, it is advisable to keep
the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes
before switching it off.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
BATTERY CHARGE LOW (red)The warning light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR, but it should go out as
soon as the engine has started (with the engine run-
ning at idle speed a brief delay before going out is accept-
able).
If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership im-
mediately.
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F0V0147mfig. 128
STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on perma-
nently, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an aux-
iliary battery with an equal or slightly higher capacity than
the flat one.
IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency, we recommend that you call the freephone number found i\
n the Warranty Booklet. You can
also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership\
.
To do so, proceed as follows (fig. 128):
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ sign near the termi-
nal) of the two batteries with a jump lead;
❒ with a second lead, connect the negative terminal (–) of
the auxiliary battery to an earthing point E on the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒ start the engine.
❒ when the engine has been started, follow the sequence
above in reverse order to remove the leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not
keep trying but contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative ter-
minals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another vehicle, prevent accidental contact be-
tween metallic parts of the two vehicles.

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INDEXStrictly avoid using a rapid battery charg-
er for jump starting: this could damage the
system electronics and the ignition and en-
gine supply control units.
This procedure must be performed by ex-
perts because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Furthermore,
battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid con-
tact with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lit cigarettes away from the battery. Do not cre-
ate sparks.
WARNING
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake booster and the
power steering system are not active until the engine is
started, so you will need to apply much more force to
the brake pedal or steering wheel.
CHANGING A TYRE
The vehicle is originally equipped with the Fix&Go auto-
matic quick tyre repair kit (see instructions in the next sec-
tion). As an alternative, the vehicle may have a normal-
sized spare wheel.
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and spare
wheel call for some precautions, as listed below.
The spare wheel (where provided) is
specifically for your vehicle. Therefore, it
must not be used on other models. Do not use
spare wheels of other models on your vehicle. The
spare wheel should be used only in an emergency.
Use it as little as possible.
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F0V0081mfig. 174F0V0089mfig. 175
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
The box is located on the right-hand side of the engine,
next to the battery. To remove the protective cover A
and access the fuse box, undo the two fastening screws B.
If you need to clean the engine compart-
ment, take care not to directly hit the fuse
box with the water jet.

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INDEXPROTECTED DEVICE FUSE FUSE AMPS FIGURE
Remote control switch for opening swing door (Cargo version) F0910175
Single tone horn F1010175
Main beams F1415175
Additional heater PTC1 (diesel engines) F1530175
Climate control compressor F197,5175
Heated rear window F2030175
Fuel pump on tank F2115175
Fog lights F3015175
Methane system solenoid valves F8410175
Passenger compartment socket, rear socket F8530175
Cigarette lighter, heated seats F8630175
IBS Battery charge status sensor for Start&Stop system F875175
Wing mirror defrosters F887,5175

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INDEXPROTECTED DEVICE FUSE FUSE AMPS FIGURE
Right low beam F127,5177
Front courtesy light, rear courtesy light, lights on sun visors,
door clearance lights, boot light F327,5177
Instrument panel F535177
Door lock/unlock motors, dead lock actuator motors,
tailgate lock motor F3820177
Power + battery for EOBD diagnostic socket, automatic climate control un\
it,
alarm siren, sound system, convergence control unit Blue&Me™,
tyre pressure detector control unit F3610177
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F4315177
Window winder motor for front door passenger side F4820177
Left low beam, headlight corrector F137,5177
Int. power for brake pedal switch,
clutch pedal switch, interior heater,
convergence control unit Blue&Me™, sound system set-up F517,5177
Int. power for instrument panel, brake pedal switch,
third brake light F375177
Int. power for control panel lights, parking control unit, tyre pressure detector control unit, electric door mirror motor,
rain sensor, electric top control unit, My-port infotainment socket F495177
Int. power for engine fusebox relay coils and
body computer relay coils F315177

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INDEXRECHARGING THE BAT T ERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is pro-
vided for information purposes only. You are recom-
mended to go to a Fiat Dealership to have this operation
performed.
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for ap-
proximately 24 hours at low amperage. A prolonged
recharge might damage the battery.
Charge the battery as follows:
F0V0381mfig. 177b
WITHOUT START&STOP SYSTEM
❒disconnect battery negative terminal;
❒ connect the charger cables to the battery terminals,
observing the polarity;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when you have finished, turn the charger off before dis-
connecting it from the battery;
❒ reconnect negative battery terminal.
IF THE START&STOP SYSTEM IS INSTALLED
Versions with dummy pole fig. 177b
❒disconnect the quick release negative terminal A from
the dummy negative terminal B; this is because a battery
status monitoring sensor D is fitted on the negative bat-
tery terminal C and should never be disconnected ex-
cept for when the battery is actually replaced;
❒ connect the positive cable of the charger to the posi-
tive pole of the battery and the negative cable to the
dummy negative terminal B;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when you have recharged, turn the charger off before
disconnecting it from the battery;
❒ after disconnecting the charger, reconnect the quick
release negative A to the dummy terminal B.