VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228.Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR
and wait for the
andwarning lights to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They
can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance enables the vehicle to perfectly maintain performance and safety characteristics, its environmental friendliness and low
running costs over time.
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Doblò versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific
markets or versions are not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider
the information which is related to the trim level, engine and version that you have purchased. Any
content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the explicit request of options at the
time of purchase, will be identified with the wording(for versions/markets, where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way.
Fiat aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to
make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.
SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.
GRAPHICAL INDEX
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HEADLIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................160
❒Daytime running lights ......................... 34
❒Side lights/dipped beam headlights .... 34
❒Main beam headlights ......................... 34
❒Bulb replacement ................................163
WHEELS
❒Rims and tyres ....................................235
❒Tyre pressure ......................................239
❒Replacing a wheel ...............................175
❒Fix&Go tyre repair kit ...........................180
DOOR MIRRORS
❒Adjustment ......................................... 33
❒Folding ............................................... 32
DOORS
❒Central opening/closing ...................... 19
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Operation ........................................... 40
❒Blade replacement ..............................212
ENGINE
❒Engine compartment ..........................199
❒Technical data .....................................226
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 10:
❒STOP: engine off, key extractable,
steering locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central
door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable
position).
The ignition switch is fitted with an
electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned
back to STOP if the engine will not
start, before the starting operation
can be repeated.
4) 5) 6) 7)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly as
you turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
4) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
5) Always remove the key when you
leave your vehicle to prevent
someone from accidentally
operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is
parked uphill or reverse gear if the
vehicle is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
vehicle.6) Never extract the key while the
vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock
as soon as it is turned. This also
applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
7) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect
performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the
vehicle with type approval
requirements.
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SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have
coloured labels whose symbols
indicate precautions to be observed
when using this component. Under
the bonnet there is also a label
that summarises all the symbols.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the
vehicle. It is automatically
activated when the ignition key is
removed.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an
antenna built into the ignition
device. The signal, which changes
each time the engine is started,
is the “password”, by means
of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the vehicle is started
turning the ignition key toMAR, the
Fiat CODE system control unit
sends a recognition code to the
Powertrain Control Module to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The acknowledgement code is sent
only if the Fiat CODE system control
unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned
to STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code has not
been recognised correctly the
warning light
on the instrument
panel turns on accompanied by
the related message on the display
(see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, turn the key toSTOP
and then back toMAR; if the lock
continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
The head restraints are height-
adjustable and lock into the desired
position automatically.Adjustment❒upward adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
❒downwards adjustment: press button
A fig. 45 - fig. 46 and lower the head
restraint.
22) 23)
REAR
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To use them, lift them up.
To put them away, press buttons A
fig. 47and push the head restraints
down into the backrest.
To extract the head restraints, raise
them until you hear the click (which
indicates they are in the position
of use).IMPORTANT If the rear seats are
used, always set the head restraints
in the "completely raised" position.
WARNING
22) All adjustments must only be
carried out with the vehicle
stationary and the engine off.
Head restraints must be adjusted
so that the head, rather than
the neck, rests on them. Only in
this case can they protect your
head correctly.
23) To make the best use of the
head restraint's protective action,
adjust the backrest so that your
torso is upright and keep your
head as close as possible to the
head restraint.
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STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the
steering wheel can be adjusted
on all versions.
To carry out the adjustment,
proceed as follows:
❒release lever A fig. 48 by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒lock lever A fig. 48 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position
2).
24) 25)
WARNING
24) All adjustments must only be
carried out with the vehicle
stationary and the engine off.
25) Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations involving
steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g.:
installation of anti-theft device) be
carried out that could badly
affect performance and safety.
This also causes the warranty to
become null and void and results
in vehicle non-compliance with
type-approval requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The mirror is fitted with a safety
device that causes its release in the
event of a violent impact with the
passenger.
Lever A fig. 49 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
Some versions may feature an
internal child surveillance mirror B
fig. 50.
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position
, push
the stalk forward toward the
dashboard (stable position). The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel. Pulling the stalk
towards the steering wheel, the
main beams are turned off and the
dipped headlights on.
FLASHING
You can flash the beams pulling the
stalk toward the steering wheel
(unstable position). The
warning
light switches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
Bring the stalk into (stable) position
fig. 55:
❒up (position 1): to activate the right
direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activates the left
direction indicator.
Warning lightorwill blink on
the instrument panel.Direction indicators switch off
automatically when the vehicle is
back in a straight line.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will flash five times and
then switch off automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This device allows the illumination of
the space in front of the vehicle for
a preset time.Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel and
move it within 2 minutes of the
engine switching off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the
lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
The warning light
on the
instrument panel will light up and the
corresponding message will appear
in the display (see “Warning lights
and messages” section) for as long
as the function is activated.
The warning light comes on when
the stalk is operated and stays
on until the function is automatically
deactivated.
Each movement of the stalk only
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