2012 FIAT DOBLO COMBI wiper blades

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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
compounds readily available;

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SCHEDULED SERVI CING PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure
if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and brake pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s).
Check tension of accessory drive belt(s)
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary.
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness

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DIESEL VERSIONS WITHOUT DPF (1.3 Multijet – 1.6 Multijet)
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust nozzles if necessary.
Check position/wear of the windscreen wiper blades.
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake
pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, \
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check tension of accessory drive belt
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary.
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s).
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness.

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DIESEL VERSIONS WITH DPF (1.3 Multijet – 1.6 Multijet – 2.0 Multijet)
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot, passenger compa\
rtment,
glove box, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust nozzles if necessary
Check position/wear of the windscreen wiper blades.
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and brake pad wear ind\
icator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, \
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check tension of accessory drive belt
(versions without automatic tensioner)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary.
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s).
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness.

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HEAV Y USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of the following con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving or in the case of long term inactivity;
❒the following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and lever
cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter.
❒ check and, if necessary, replace pollen 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 po-
sitioning/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.

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RUBBER TUBES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are con-
cerned, stick closely to the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” in
this section.
Ozone, high temperatures and a prolonged lack of fluid
in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the
tubes, which could result in leaks. Careful inspections are
therefore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
(for versions/markets where provided)
BLADES
Regularly clean the rubber part using appropriate
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recom-
mended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn.
In any event, it is advisable to replace them approximate-
ly once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of dam-
age to the blades:
❒ make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the wind-
screen in sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze
product to release it if required;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents the electric motor from
overheating;
❒ do not operate the windscreen and the rear window
wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING

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Versions with lift-up door fig. 189
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the retainer reversely operating as shown, then
remove the blade.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 187
Proceed as follows:
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lift up the windscreen wiper arm;
❒ push retaining device A and, at the same time, slide the
blade from the arm by pushing in the direction shown
in the diagram.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
fig. 188-189
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Versions with swing door fig. 188
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the retaining tag A - fig. 188 and pull the blade
out making it slide in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
F0V0090mfig. 187F0V0211mfig. 189 - Versions with lift-up door
A
F0V0250mfig. 188 - Versions with swing door

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Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 – 10040 Volvera – Torino (Italia) Print no. 603.99.148 – 01/2012 – 1 Edition
Windscreen washer
– activation ............................. 61
– checking levels and topping up ......................... 203
– nozzles ............................... 213
– “smart washing” function 61
– windscreen washer fluid specifications .................... 248
Windscreen wiper blades – replace ment....................... 211 Windscreen wiper
– activation ............................. 62
– blade replacement ... 211-212
– nozzles ............................... 213
– windscreen washer fluid specifications .................... 248
Winter – snow cha ins ...................... 141
– snow t yres ........................ 228