2013 FIAT DOBLO COMBI Owner handbook (in English)

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SBR SYSTEM
The vehicle is equipped with the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system, which warns the driver (on all versions) and the
front passenger (on Doblò/Doblò Combi versions) if their
seat belt is not fastened, as follows:
❒warning light sounds continuously for the first six seconds;
❒warning light mittently for the next 90 seconds.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat Dealership.
The SBR system can also be reactivated through the set-
up menu.
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the protective efficiency of the front seat belts,
the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners. These devices, in
the event of a violent head-on crash or side impact, rewind
the seat belts a few centimetres. In this way, they ensure
that the belts fit tightly to the wearer before the restraining
action begins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the pretensioner
has cut in; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up even
when guided manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt so it fits snugly over the chest and hips.
A small amount of smoke may be produced when the pre-
tensioners cut in. This smoke is not toxic and does not in-
dicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lu-
brication. Anything that modifies its original conditions in-
validates its efficiency. If, due to unusual natural events
(floods, sea storms, etc.), the device has been affected by
water and mud, it absolutely must be replaced.

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The pretensioner can be used only once. Go
to a Fiat Dealership to have it replaced af-
ter it has been deployed. See the label inside the
glove box to check the status of the device; go to
a Fiat Dealership when it is time to replace it.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100 °C for a max-
imum of six hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations caused by un-
even road surfaces or low obstacles such as kerbs,
etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting (and ensuring that
all the other passengers also respect) the local laws in force
regarding the use of seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts
before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by expectant mothers: the
risk of injury in the event of an accident is greatly reduced
for them and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat
belt. Pregnant women must position the lower part of the
belt very low down so that it passes over the hips and
under the abdomen (see fig. 113).
LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets where provided)
To increase passenger safety, the front and rear (for ver-
sions/markets where provided) seat belt reels contain a
load limiter which controls the force acting on the chest
and shoulders during the belt restraining action in the
event of a head-on collision.

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F0V0108mfig. 115
F0V0107mfig. 114
IMPORTANT The belt must not be twisted. The upper
part must cross the shoulder and the chest diagonally. The
lower part must fit over the hips (as shown in fig. 114)
rather than the abdomen of the passenger. Do not use de-
vices (clips, clamps, etc.) that prevent the belts from being
snug to the passenger’s body.
For maximum protection, keep the back-
rest straight: lean back into the backrest
and keep the seat belt fairly tight across the chest
and hips. Always fasten the seat belts on both the
front and the rear seats! Travelling without seat
belts will increase the risk of severe injury and even
death in the event of an accident.
Never disassemble or tamper with the seat belt or
pretensioner components. All operations must be
performed by qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Each seat belt should be used by only one
person: never travel with a child sitting on the passenger’s
lap with a single belt to protect them both fig. 115. Do not
fasten other objects to the body.

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SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
Observe the following precautions for correct seat belt
maintenance:
❒always make sure the belt is well stretched and never
twisted; make sure that it is free to run without ob-
structions;
❒replace the belt after a serious accident, even if it does
not appear damaged. Always replace the seat belt if the
pretensioners were deployed;
❒To clean the belt, wash by hand with water and mild
soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade. Do not use
strong detergents, bleach, paints or any other chemi-
cals which could damage the belt fibres;
❒prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct op-
eration is guaranteed only if water does not get inside;
❒replace the seat belt if it shows significant signs of wear
and tear.
If the belt has been subjected to heavy
stress, for example after an accident, it
should be changed completely together with the
anchors, anchor fastening screws and the preten-
sioner. In fact, even if the belt has no visible de-
fects, it could have lost its resilience.
WARNINGCARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimum protection in the event of a crash, all pas-
sengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EU countries ac-
cording to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with an adult, a child’s head is larger and heav-
ier in proportion to his/her body and the child’s muscu-
lar and bone structures are not fully developed. For this
reason, they require restraint systems which are differ-
ent from those used by adults to protect them in the event
of an accident.
The result of research in relation to the best protection
for children is illustrated in European Regulation ECE-R44,
which divides the restraint systems into five groups in ad-
dition to making their use compulsory:
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
As you can see, the groups overlap partly and, in fact, there
are devices on sale that cover more than one weight group.
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval data along
with the control mark on a label firmly secured to the child
seat which must never be removed.

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DANGER: Do not put cradle seats facing backwards on the front seat if the front
passenger airbag is enabled. Deployment
of the airbag in an accident could cause
fatal injuries to the child. It is advisable to
carry children on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an accident.
Child seats must not be fitted on the front seat
of vehicles with a passenger airbag; their deploy-
ment in an accident, however serious, could cause
fatal injuries to the child. If necessary, children can
travel in the front seat, if the front passenger
airbag can be disabled. In this case, check that the
airbag is actually deactivated by making sure the
“ warning light appears on the instrument pan-
el (see “Front passenger airbag” in the “Front
airbags” section). Also, the passenger seat should
be as far back as possible to avoid contact be-
tween the child seat and the dashboard.
WARNINGOver 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint
systems, children are considered as adults and wear seat
belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat has child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended, having been specifically
designed for Fiat vehicles.

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F0V0109mfig. 116F0V0196mfig. 117
GROUP 1
From 9 kg to 18 kg, children may be carried facing for-
wards fig. 117.
GROUPS 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards
on a cradle seat, which, by supporting the head, does
not induce stress on the neck in the event of sharp de-
celeration.
The cradle is restrained by the vehicle seat belts, as shown
in fig. 116 and, in turn, it must restrain the child with its
own belts.
The diagrams are indicative and provid-
ed for assembly purposes only. Fit the child
seat according to the instructions mandatorily
supplied with the seat.
WARNING
There are seats with Isofix hooks which
enable secure fastening to the seat with-
out using the vehicle’s seat belts. Follow the as-
sembly instructions carefully.
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F0V0111mfig. 118F0V0112mfig. 119
GROUP 3
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg, there are boost-
ers allowing the seat belt to fit correctly.
Fig. 119 shows proper child seat positioning on the rear
seat. Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.
GROUP 2
From 15 kg to 25 kg, children may be restrained directly
by the vehicle seat belts fig. 118. The only function of the
seat is to position the child correctly in relation to the
belts, so that the diagonal part fits over the chest and not
the neck, and that the horizontal part fits over the hips and
not the abdomen.
The diagrams are indicative and provid-
ed for assembly purposes only. For as-
sembly, refer to the instructions mandatorily sup-
plied with the child seat.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The Fiat Doblò (homologation M1) complies with the new European Dir\
ective 2000/3/EC which governs the arrange-
ment possibilities for child restraints on the seats of a vehicle as sho\
wn in the following table:
Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be
followed when carrying children:
❒install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an accident;
❒if you need to deactivate the passenger airbag, always
check that warning light
“has lit up on the instrument
panel to make sure that it has actually been deactivated;
❒carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child
restraint system, which are mandatory. Keep the in-
structions in the vehicle along with the other papers and
this handbook. Do not install second-hand child seats
without instructions;
❒always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling the
webbing;
❒never carry two children in the same retaining system;
Group Weight range Front passenger seat Rear passenger seat Rear passenger seat(first row) (second row)
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg UUX
Group 19-18 kg UUX
Group 215-25 kg UUX
Group 322-36 kg UUX
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” catego\
ry, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
X = seat not suitable for children in this weight category.