2016 FIAT DOBLO COMBI radio

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.
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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.
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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
143)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.
144)Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
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SERVICING AND CARE

145)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
4)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.WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
Versions with dummy pole fig. 216
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;
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Handbrake
.................................... 125
Hazard warning lights..................... 144
Head restraints............................... 29
Headlight washers ......................... 38
Headlights...................................... 64
Heating and ventilation ................... 39................... 41
Hill Holder system .......................... 102
Identification data
.......................... 200
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important notes.............................. 122
Inflation pressure ............................ 213
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 60
Interior lights .................................. 34
Interior mirror ................................. 31
Interiors .......................................... 198
Jump starting
................................ 165
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 167
Load limiters .................................. 106
Luggage compartment light ........... 35
Main beam headlights
.................. 33 .................. 148
Manual climate control system ....... 44
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 118
MSR system .................................. 103
Multifunction display....................... 73– Control buttons ......................... 74
– Set-up menu ............................. 74
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions)
..................... 150
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 150
Occupant protection systems
....... 104
Parking
......................................... 125
Parking sensors ............................. 136
Partitions........................................ 27
Passenger side front airbag ............ 117
Performance .................................. 253
Periodic checks ............................. 178
Plastic parts ................................... 198
Power Socket ................................ 60
Power steering fluid........................ 188
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 139
Pre-tensioners................................ 106
Preparation for Isofix child seat....... 112
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 278
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 124
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 124
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 195
Protecting the environment ............ 65
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 196
Radio (setup)....................................... 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 5
Rear doors ..................................... 20
Rear fog lights ................................ 54
Rear light clusters .......................... 148
Rear roof light ................................ 151
Rear view mirrors ........................... 31
Rear window washer...................... 38
Rear window wiper ........................ 37........................ 38
Refuelling ....................................... 248
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 138
Replacing a bulb ............................ 144
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 147
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 150
Replacing fuses.............................. 152
Replacing the battery ..................... 190
Rim Protector................................. 210
Rims and tyres ............................... 209
Roof rack ....................................... 63
Rubber hoses ................................ 195
Saving fuel
.................................... 139
SBR system ................................... 106
Scheduled servicing ....................... 170
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 171
Seat belts....................................... 104
Seat belts maintenance .................. 107
Seat with storage compartment ..... 61
Seats ............................................. 22
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