2012 FIAT DOBLO COMBI battery

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fig. 184 – 1.6 Multijet versionF0V0190m
fig. 185 – 2.0 Multijet versions
A. Engine oil filler
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine coolant
D. Windscreen washer fluid
E. Brake fluid
F. Battery
G. Power steering fluid
F0V0160m

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The battery fluid is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using the battery when the fluid is too low
can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
WARNING
AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER
Have the air filter or the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat
Dealership.
DIESEL FILTER
CONDENSATION DISCHARGE
(Multijet versions)
BAT T ERY
The battery is of the “limited maintenance” type: under
normal conditions of use, the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked regularly at a Fiat
Dealership or by specialist personnel to make sure it is
working properly.
The presence of water in the supply circuit
may cause severe damage to the injection
system and irregular engine operation. If
the warning light
ccomes on, go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible to have the system bled.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears
immediately after refuelling: if this happens, switch
the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Deal-
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for main-
tenance.
Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic
devices may cause severe damage to your
vehicle. Go to a Fiat Dealership if you want
to install accessories (anti-theft device, mobile
phone, etc.): they will suggest the most suitable de-
vices and advise you if a higher-capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that can be
very harmful to the environment. It is ad-
visable to have the battery changed by a Fi-
at Dealership, where it will be disposed of proper-
ly and in accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain unused for a long
time at very low temperatures, remove the
battery and take it to a warm place to
avoid freezing.
If you have to perform any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING

If, after buying the vehicle, you want to install electrical ac-
cessories requiring permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
or having high power level consumption, contact
a Fiat Dealership, whose qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices from the Lineacessori
Fiat range, will assess the overall electrical consumption
to determine whether the vehicle’s electrical system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue to use electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run down the battery.
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USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, fol-
low these instructions closely:
❒ when you park the vehicle, ensure the doors, boot and
bonnet are closed properly so that the ceiling lights do
not stay on;
❒ turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does have
an automatic system for switching off internal lights;
❒ do not leave devices (e.g. sound system, hazard lights,
etc.) switched on for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒ make sure battery terminals are fully tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of less
than 50% for any length of time will be damaged by sul-
phating leading to a reduction in cranking power.
The battery is also more prone to the risk of freezing (at
temperatures as high as –10°C). If the vehicle is off the
road for long periods, refer to “Vehicle inactivity” in the
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Battery recharging ................. 188
Battery ...................................... 206
– jump starting .................... 155
– maintenance ..................... 208
– recharg e ............................. 188
– replace ment....................... 207
– tips for extending battery life ........................ 208
Body (mark ing) ...................... 220
Body codes .............................. 221
Body mark ing ......................... 220
Body paintwork identification plate .............. 220
Body vers ions ......................... 221
Body – body version codes ........ 221
– cleaning, care and maintenance ............. 214 Bonnet
– opening/closing ...... 91-92-93
Bookrest .................................... 76
Boot ........................................... 85
– expanding the boot ........... 89
– parcel shelf (removal) ....... 88
– removing the parcel shelf 88
– securing your load ............ 91
Boot courtesy light ................. 67
Boot – emergency opening from the inside ............................... 85-86
– expanding the boot ........... 89
– opening with remote contro l ................................... 6
– securing your load ............ 91
Brake Assist system ................ 98
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BS system .............................. 96
Additional brake light – bulb replace ment.............. 176
Adjusting the vehicle interior lighting ..................................... 20
Air bag deactivation ............. 130
Air filter .................................. 206
Air recirculation ..........46-49-56
Air vents ................................... 43
Antifreeze – checking levels and topping up .................. 202
– specifications .................... 248
Ashtray ....................................... 75
ASR function .......................... 100
ASR system ............................ 100
Automatic climate control system ..................................... 51
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INDEXInterior lighting– front ......................... 65-66-69
– rear ..................... 66-67-68-69
Interiors (cleaning) ............... 216
Isofix (child seat) – capability for Isofix child seat ..................................... 125
– suitability for using child seats ......................... 127
J ack
– use ...................................... 159
– warnings ............................ 158
K eys .............................................. 5
– key with remote control ... 6
– key without remote control .................................... 6
– remote control battery replacement .......................... 7
– remote door opening/ closing ................................. 5-6 – requesting additional
remote control keys ............ 8
Knowing your vehicle ............... 3
L adder bulkhead behind
driver ....................................... 37
Lights (switching on controls) ........ 59
Load limiters .......................... 118
Long vehicle inactivity .......... 142
Lubricant specifications 247-248
Lubricants (specifications) ............247-248
Lubricants specifications ...............247-248
M ain beam headlights
– bulb replace ment .............. 174
– flashing ................................. 59
– switching on ......................... 59
Main beam headlights – bulb replace ment .............. 174 – switching on
......................... 59
Manual climate control system ......................................47
Mirror adjustment .............. 40-41
MSR system ............................ 100
MSR(system) .......................... 100
Multifunction display .............. 19
– control buttons .................. 19
– Set-up menu ....................... 20
– standard screen ................. 19
N ozzles
– windscreen/rearscreen washer ................................ 213
Number plate lights – bulb replace ment ............. 177
O n-board computer (trip) .... 28
On-board instruments (panel) ..................................... 12

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INDEXRemote control ......................... 6
– additional remote controls 8
– battery replacement .............7
– official approvals 261-262-263
– remote door opening/ closing...................................... 6
– tailgate op ening .................... 7
Replacing fuses – fuse location (control units) ...........182-184
– general information and warnings .................... 181
– list ............................... 183-185
Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control ....................................... 6
Rev coun ter ............................. 12
Rev coun ter ............................. 12
Reverse light – bulb replace ment ............ 175 Reverse light
– bulb replace ment ............ 175
Rim protector (tyres) .......... 227
Roof bar atta chments ............ 94
Roof rack/ski rack bars (capability) ............................... 94
Roof rack/ski rack bars (capability) ............................... 94
Rubber hoses ......................... 211
S afety ...................................... 115
Saving fuel ............................... 137
SBR system ............................. 117
Scheduled servicing plan ........................ 192-194-196
Scrappage ............................... 260
Seat adjustment ....................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ....... 117 – load limiters ..................... 118 Seat belts
................................. 115
– carrying children safely .. 120
– general warnings ............. 118
– load limiters ..................... 118
– maintenance ..................... 120
– pretensioners ................... 117
– SBR system ....................... 117
– using the seat belts ......... 115
Seat heating .............................. 32
Servicing and maintenance .. 199 – checking fluid levels .................. 199-200-201
– heavy use of the vehicle ...198
– precautions and warnings .....................191
– regular ins pections ...........198
– scheduled servicing plan ................... 192-193-194-
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