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.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
❒atmospheric pollution;
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well as
mud and gravel raised by other cars
is also not to be underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has implemented
the best manufacturing technologies
to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the vehicle particular resistance
to corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance
to corrosion;
❒spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
90600 kg
91615 kg
92630 kg
95690 kg
99775 kg
RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
145)
WARNING
145) Do NOT fit hub caps when
using integral caps fixed (with
springs) to the steel rim and
aftersales tyres provided with Rim
Protector fig. 230. The use of
unsuitable tyres and hub caps
may cause sudden loss of tyre
pressure.
CORRECT READING OF
THE RIM CODE
Example: 6J x 15 ET 43
(see fig. 229)
6rim width in inches (1).
Jrim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead rests)
(2).
15rim fitting diameter in inches
(corresponds to the diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
ET 43wheel camber (distance between
the disc/rim support plane and
the wheel rim centre line).
230F1A0248
225
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
SizeMedium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
185/65 R15 88T 2,5 2,5 2,9 2,9
185/65 R15 92T 2,5 2,6 2,9 3
195/65 R15 95T 2,42.4 Doblò (M1)
2,62.6 Doblò (M1)
2.4 Doblò Cargo 2.7 Doblò Cargo
3.0 Doblò Combi (N1) 3.2 Doblò Combi (N1)
195/60 R16C 99/97T 2,7 2,7 2,72.8 Doblò 5P (M1)
3.3 Doblò Cargo
3.6 Doblò 7P (M1) /
3.6 Doblò Combi (N1) /
3.6 Doblò Cargo Maxi
195/60 R16C 99/97T
M+S2,7 2,7 2,73.6 (on all versions and
always with Traction
Plus)
The pressure value can be up to +1.0 bar more than the prescribed one when the tyres are warm. However, recheck that the
value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres. When travelling at speeds over 160 km/h,
inflate the tyres to the values specified for fully laden conditions.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR
REDUCING FUEL
CONSUMPTION AND
HARMFUL EMISSIONS
Vehicle conditions
1. Have checks and adjustments
carried out in accordance with the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
2. Check tyre pressure regularly, at least
once every four weeks. Excessively
low pressures will increase
consumption because rolling resistance
will be higher. In addition, this wears
the tyre more quickly and impairs
performance.
3. Only use snow tyres when the
weather conditions make them
absolutely necessary. They increase
consumption and noise.
4. Do not travel with a heavy load: the
weight of the vehicle (especially when
driving in town) and its trim greatly
affect fuel consumption and stability.
5. Remove roof racks or ski racks after
use. These accessories reduce the
vehicle's aerodynamic penetration and
have a negative effect on fuel
consumption.
6. When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.7. Use the vehicle's air vents if possible:
travelling with the windows open
impairs aerodynamics.
8. Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The vehicle’s
heated rear window, additional
headlights, screen wipers and heater
fan require a considerable amount
of energy; increasing the current uptake
increases fuel consumption (by up to
+25% in an urban cycle).
9. Air conditioning leads to higher fuel
consumption (on average up to +30%).
If the temperature outside is not too
extreme, try and use the air vents.Driving style
1. After starting the engine you should
drive away immediately and slowly,
avoiding high revs. Do not warm up the
engine at low or high revs when the
vehicle is stationary; this causes the
engine to warm up more slowly, thereby
increasing fuel consumption, emissions
and mechanical component wear.
2. Avoid pointless actions such
as revving up when at traffic lights or
before stopping the engine. The latter
action, like double-declutching, is
unnecessary and causes increased fuel
consumption and pollution.
3. Gear selection: select a high gear as
soon as possible (taking into account
normal engine operation and traffic
conditions) without pushing the engine
to high revs during the intermediate
gears. Using low gears at high revs to
get lively acceleration increases fuel
consumption, harmful emissions and
engine wear.
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Hazard warning lights..................... 152
Headlights...................................... 66
Headlight washers ......................... 40
Head restraints............................... 30
Heating and ventilation ............... 41-43
Hill Holder system .......................... 108
Identification data .......................... 212
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important information ..................... 126
Inflation pressure ............................ 230
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 62
Interior lights .................................. 36
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 208
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 119
Jump starting ................................ 174
Lifting the vehicle .......................... 176
Load limiters .................................. 113
Luggage compartment light ........... 37
Main beam headlights............. 34-156
Maintenance of the seat belts ........ 114
Manual climate control system ....... 45
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 123
MSR system .................................. 109Multifunction display....................... 78
– Control buttons ......................... 78
– Set-up menu ............................. 79
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions) ..................... 158
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 158
Occupant protection systems ....... 110
Parking ......................................... 132
Parking sensors ............................. 144
Partitions........................................ 28
Passenger side front airbag ............ 122
Performance .................................. 269
Periodic checks ............................. 188
Plastic parts ................................... 208
Plugs (type) .................................... 216
Power socket ................................. 62
Power steering fluid........................ 197
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 147
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ............................................ 305
Pretensioners ................................. 113
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 130
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 130
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 206
Protecting the environment ............ 68
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 206
Radio (setup) ................................ 67
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 5
Rear doors ..................................... 21
Rear fog lights ................................ 57
Rear light clusters .......................... 156
Rear roof light ................................ 159
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 40
Rear window wiper ..................... 39-40
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 146
Replacing a bulb ............................ 152
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 155
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 158
Replacing fuses.............................. 160
Replacing the battery ..................... 199
Rim Protector................................. 225
Rims and tyres ............................... 224
Roof rack ....................................... 66
Rubber hoses ................................ 205
Saving fuel .................................... 147
SBR system ................................... 112
Scheduled servicing ....................... 180
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 181
Seat belts....................................... 111
Seats and fabric parts .................... 208
Seats ............................................. 23
– Driver’s seat .............................. 23
– Passenger seat ......................... 24
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