2015 FIAT DOBLO COMBI tow

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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Unlocking the load
compartment from
inside the vehicle
(Cargo version)
Press button A fig. 12 (Cargo
version) to unlock the load
compartment (rear swing doors/
tailgate and sliding side doors) from
inside the vehicle. If the LED is on,
the loading area is locked.
SLIDING SIDE DOORS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
On Cargo versions, the sliding side
door is fitted with a spring-loaded
latch that stops the door from
opening any further. To lock
it, simply push the door as far as it
will go; to unlock it, pull forward
firmly.In any case, make sure that the door
is correctly hooked to the device
which keeps the door fully open.
8) 9) 10) 11)
2)
Opening/closing from
outside
Opening: turn the key metal insert in
the lock and pull handle A fig. 13
in the direction shown by the arrow,
then slide the door towards the
rear of the vehicle until it locks into
place and can go no further.
Closing: grab handle A fig. 13 and
push towards the front of the
vehicle. Lock with the key.Opening/closing from
the inside
(Doblò/Doblò Combi
versions)
Opening: push switch A fig. 14 to
unlock the door, then pull the handle
and slide the door towards the rear
of the vehicle until it can go no
further.
Closing: push switch A fig. 14 to
release the door and then push
it towards the front of the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
This system prevents the sliding side
doors being opened from the
inside.
It fig. 16 can be engaged only with
the sliding side door open:
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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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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
increases the amount of time the
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Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WARNING
27) The daytime running lights are
an alternative to dipped
headlights for driving during the
daytime. They are compliant in
countries where is it obligatory to
have lights on during the day
and permitted in those where it is
not obligatory. Daytime running
lights cannot replace dipped
headlights when driving at night
or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is
governed by the highway code of
the country in which you are
driving. Comply with the
prescriptions.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
WITH MOVABLE LENS
The light fades up or reaches full
brightness immediately if pushed at
the sides.
On the Doblò Cargo versions, it is
only connected to the front doors.
On the Doblò/Doblò Combi people
carrier versions, it is connected to
the front doors and the sliding
side doors.FRONT ROOF LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
On the Doblò Cargo versions, it is
only connected to the front doors.
On the Doblò/Doblò Combi people
carrier versions, it is connected to
the front doors and the sliding
side doors.
Switch A fig. 56 is used to switch
on/off roof lights.
With switch A in the middle position,
lights C and D go on/off when the
doors are opened/closed.
With switch A pressed to the left,
the lights C and D are always off.
With switch A pressed to the right,
the lights C and D are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
Switch B controls the spot light
function; when the roof light is off, it
switches on individually:
light C if pressed on the left side;
light D if pressed on the right side.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
IN BRIEF
The right-hand stalk fig. 63
controls windscreen wiper/washer
and rear window wiper/washer
operation (for versions/markets
where provided).
WINDSCREEN
WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
Ring nut A fig. 63 has four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.
intermittent operation.
continuous slow operation.
continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the
time for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk
will return to its default position and
the windscreen wiper will be
automatically stopped.With ring nut A fig. 63 in
position, the windscreen wiper
will automatically adapt its operating
speed to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is
engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
3) 4)
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate
the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more
than half a second, with just one
movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at
the same time.The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is
released.
A further stroke after approximately
6 seconds completes the cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring nut to
to operate
the rear window wiper:
❒in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
❒in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
❒in continuous mode with reverse gear
engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
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Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more
than half a second to activate the
rear window wiper as well.
Releasing the stalk will activate the
smart washing function, as
described for the windscreen wiper.
The function stops when the stalk
is released.
5)
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
They are activated when the dipped
headlights are on and the
windscreen washer is activated.
IMPORTANT Check jet function and
cleanliness at regular intervals.
6)
IMPORTANT
3) Do not use the windscreen wiper
to remove layers of snow or ice
from the windscreen. In such
conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation
for a few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored (even
after turning the key and
restarting the engine), contact a
Fiat Dealership.
4) Do not operate the windscreen
wiper with the blades lifted from
the windscreen.
5) Do not use the rear window wiper
to remove layers of snow or ice. In
such conditions, the wiper may
be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor protection, which
prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not restored, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
6) The headlamp washer jet does not
function when the level of fluid in
the reservoir falls below 1.6 litres.
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WARNING
44) Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
45) Check that the attachment fixing
screws are tight after a few
kilometres.
IMPORTANT
8) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the vehicle to side wind.
9) Never exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see chapter
“Technical specifications”).
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM
ALIGNMENT
The correct alignment of the
headlights is essential for the
comfort and safety of the driver and
other road users. To ensure the
best visibility when travelling with the
headlights on, the headlight
alignment must be correct. Contact
a Fiat Dealership to have the
headlights checked and adjusted.
HEADLIGHT
ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition
key in the MAR position and the
dipped beam headlights on.
The vehicle tilts backwards when it
is laden, raising the beam. The
beams must therefore be realigned
in this case.Headlight alignment
adjustment
Press theandfig. 109
buttons on the control panel to
adjust.
The display located on the
instrument panel provides a visual
indication of the adjustment
position.
Position 0 - one or two people in the
front seats.
Position 1 - five people.
Position 2 - five people + load in the
luggage compartment.
Position 3 - driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the
luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the light beam
alignment every time the load
transported changes.
FOG LIGHTS
ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the headlights checked and
adjusted.
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