2015 FIAT DOBLO COMBI battery

1.6 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
126)
31)
211F0V0190
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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
126)
31)
212F0V0160
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
Have the air cleaner or the pollen
filter replaced by a Fiat Dealership.
DIESEL FILTER
DRAINING
CONDENSATION
(MultiJet versions)
36)
IMPORTANT
36) The presence of water in the
supply circuit may cause severe
damage to the injection system
and irregular engine operation. If
the
warning light comes on,
go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the system bled.
If this problem is indicated
immediately after refuelling, water
may have entered the fuel tank.
In this case, immediately turn off
the engine and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
BATTERY
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 periodically at a Fiat
Dealership or by specialist personnel
to make sure it is working correctly.
133) 134)
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 service
intervals given in the “Scheduled
Servicing Plan” will no longer be
valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
37) 38)
5)
135)
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

USEFUL TIPS FOR
EXTENDING BATTERY
LIFE
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly, to prevent any
roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger's compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which
switches all internal lights off
automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery pole;
❒completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level
remains under 50% for a long time,
the battery is damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at starting.The battery is also more prone to
the risk of freezing (already at
temperatures of -10°C). Refer to the
paragraph "Vehicle inactivity" in
"Starting and driving" if the vehicle is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want
to install electric accessories which
require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact a Fiat
Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting
the most suitable devices from the
Lineaccessori Fiat, will evaluate
the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle's
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices
continue to consume electricity even
when the engine is off, they
gradually run down the battery.
WARNING
133) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk
of explosion or fire.
134) Using the battery when the fluid
is too low can damage it
irreparably and generate a risk of
explosion.
135) When performing any operation
on the battery or near it, always
protect your eyes with special
goggles.
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IMPORTANT
37) Incorrect assembly of electrical
and electronic devices may cause
severe damage to your vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
want to install accessories
(alarms, radiophone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable
devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be
installed.
38) If the vehicle needs to be off the
road for a long period under
conditions of intense cold, remove
the battery and take it to a
heated location, otherwise it may
freeze.
IMPORTANT
5) Batteries contain substances
which are very dangerous for the
environment. To replace your
battery, we recommend
contacting your Fiat Dealership to
dispose of your old battery in full
respect of the environment and in
compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information
only. This operation should be
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a long time
may damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
IN THE ABSENCE OF
THE START&STOP
SYSTEM
❒disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
poles;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting
it from the battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
Versions with dummy pole fig.
213
❒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 battery terminal
C and should never be disconnected
except for when the battery is
actually replaced;
❒connect the positive cable of the
charger to the positive pole of the
battery and the negative cable to the
dummy negative terminal B;
❒turn on the charger;
❒after the recharge, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;❒after disconnecting the battery
charger, reconnect the quick-release
negative terminal A to the dummy
pole B.
Versions without dummy pole
fig. 214
To recharge proceed as follows,
paying great care:
❒press button A to detach connector
B from battery status monitoring
sensor C (this is located on the
negative pole of the battery itself);
❒connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the battery positive
terminal (+);
❒connect the negative cable (–) of the
battery charger to the pin D of the
negative battery terminal (–);
❒turn on the charger;❒when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting
it from the battery;
❒reconnect the connector B to the
sensor C of the battery.
136) 137)
WARNING
136) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
recharging operation must be
performed in a ventilated place,
away from naked flames or
possible sources of sparks to
avoid the risk of explosion and
fire.
137) Don't try to recharge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first,
otherwise it may explode. If the
battery was frozen, have it
inspected by specialised
personnel before recharging to
check that the internal elements
are not damaged and that the
casing is not cracked, which
causes the risk of leakage
of poisonous, corrosive acid.213F0V0381
214F0V0380
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the maintenance of the
brake system and fuel supply
system rubber hoses is concerned,
follow the "Scheduled Servicing
Plan" in this chapter carefully.
Ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system
may cause hardening and cracking
of the hoses, with possible leaks.
Careful checking is therefore
necessary.
PROLONGED
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 engaged;
❒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
maintenance” chapter);
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒slightly open the windows;❒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 surface of the
vehicle;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling
system.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 110
Accessories purchased by the
owner .......................................... 5
Active safety systems ..................... 110
Advice for preserving the
bodywork..................................... 216
Air cleaner/pollen filter .................... 208
Ashtray .......................................... 67
ASR system ................................... 113
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 50
Battery .......................................... 208
Battery recharging.......................... 210
Blades ........................................... 212
Bodywork ...................................... 216
Bodywork paint identification
plate............................................. 222
Bodywork version .......................... 224
Bonnet ........................................... 59
Boot............................................... 60
Brake fluid ...................................... 206
Brakes
– specifications ............................ 230
Bump starting ................................ 184
Carrying children safely ................. 120
– child restraint systems ............... 126
Changing a wheel .......................... 175
Chassis marking ............................ 222Child restraint systems
(compliance for use) ..................... 122
Child safety device ......................... 20
Cigar lighter.................................... 67
CO2 emissions............................... 296
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 74
Controls ......................................... 58
Cruise Control ................................ 148
Daytime running lights .................. 34
Dead lock ...................................... 15
Demanding vehicle use .................. 198
Diesel filter ..................................... 208
Diffusers ......................................... 43
Digital display ................................. 77
– Control buttons ......................... 77
– Set-up menu ............................. 77
Dimensions .................................... 240
Dipped headlights .................... 34-163
Direction indicators ................... 35-164
Door mirrors ................................... 33
Doors ............................................. 19
Draining condensation (MultiJet
versions) ...................................... 208
Driver side armrest ......................... 64
Driver's side front airbag ................ 128
Electric windows .......................... 56
– Initialisation................................ 57
Emergency starting ................ 137-183
Engine codes ................................. 224Engine compartment control unit
fuses ............................................ 169
Engine compartment...................... 199
Engine coolant ............................... 205
Engine
– technical specifications.............. 226
Engine marking .............................. 223
Engine oil ....................................... 205
EOBD system ................................ 91
ESC system ................................... 112
Exterior lights ................................. 34
Fastening the tow hook................. 186
Fiat CODE system.......................... 18
Fix&Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit ....................................... 180
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 277
Fog lights ................................. 58-164
Follow Me Home device ................. 35
Follow Me Home ............................ 35
Front airbags .................................. 127
Front bench .................................. 28
Front light clusters .......................... 163
Front roof light ................................ 167
Fuel consumption .......................... 281
Fuel cut-off system......................... 185
Fuses on compartment wired
casing .......................................... 170
Glove compartment ...................... 64
Handbrake.................................... 138