2017 FIAT DOBLO COMBI battery

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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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
6)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.
RECHARGING THE
BATTERY
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is provided for information
purposes only. This operation should be
performed at a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.
IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted
on the car, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
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 the
battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
Versions with dummy pole fig. 220
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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SERVICING AND CARE

after disconnecting the battery
charger, reconnect the quick-release
negative terminal A to the dummy pole
B.
Versions without dummy pole
fig. 221
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 the
battery;
reconnect the connector B to the
sensor C of the battery.
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WARNING
146)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and
eyes. The battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of sparks:
danger of explosion and fire.
147)Do not attempt to charge a frozen
battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it
may explode. If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by specialised
technicians to make sure that the internal
elements are not damaged and that the
body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking
poisonous and corrosive acid.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; PETRONAS
DURANCE SC 35 is
recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In any case, it is
advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the blades:
if the temperature falls below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen
the rubber against the glass. Use a
de-icing product to release it if required;
remove any snow from the glass: in
addition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
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Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 222
Proceed as follows:
lift up the windscreen wiper arm;
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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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SERVICING AND CARE

INDEX
"
Universal" child restraint
system fitting
................................ 114
ABS system
.................................. 100
Accessories purchased by the
owner .......................................... 5
Active safety systems ..................... 100
Advice for preserving the
bodywork..................................... 201
Air cleaner/pollen filter .................... 194
Ashtray .......................................... 62
ASR system ................................... 102
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 48
Battery
.......................................... 195
Blades ........................................... 197
Body paintwork identification
plate............................................. 206
Bodywork ...................................... 201
Bodywork version .......................... 208
Bonnet ........................................... 56
Boot............................................... 57
Brake fluid ...................................... 192
Brakes
– features ..................................... 213
Bump starting ................................ 169
Carrying children safely
................. 109
– child restraint systems ............... 114
Changing a wheel .......................... 162Chassis marking ............................ 206
Child restraint systems (suitability
for use)......................................... 111
Child safety device ......................... 19
Cigarette lighter .............................. 62
CO2 emissions............................... 272
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 68
Controls ......................................... 55
Cruise Control ................................ 137
Daytime running lights
.................. 33
Dead lock ...................................... 15
Demanding vehicle use .................. 183
Diesel filter ..................................... 194
Diffusers ......................................... 41
Digital display ................................. 70
– Control buttons ......................... 71
– Set-up menu ............................. 71
Dimensions .................................... 220
Dipped headlights .......................... 33
Direction indicators ........................ 34
Door mirrors ................................... 32
Doors ............................................. 18
Draining condensation (MultiJet
versions) ...................................... 194
Driver side armrest ......................... 60
Driver's side front airbag ................ 120
Electric windows
.......................... 53
– Initialisation................................ 54
Emergency starting ........................ 128Engine
– technical specifications.............. 210
Engine codes ................................. 208
Engine compartment...................... 184
Engine compartment control unit
fuses ............................................ 157
Engine coolant ............................... 192
Engine marking .............................. 207
Engine oil ....................................... 192
EOBD system ................................ 82
ESC system ................................... 101
External lights................................. 33
Fastening the tow hook
................. 170
Fiat CODE system.......................... 17
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre
repair kit ....................................... 166
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 256
Fog lights ....................................... 55
Follow Me Home ............................ 34
Follow Me Home device ................. 34
Front airbags .................................. 119
Front bench .................................. 27
Front light clusters .......................... 151
Front roof light ................................ 155
Fuel consumption .......................... 260
Fuel cut-off system......................... 169
Fuses on compartment wired
casing .......................................... 158
Glove compartment
...................... 60

Handbrake
.................................... 129
Hazard warning lights..................... 148
Head restraints............................... 30
Headlight washers ......................... 39
Headlights...................................... 64
Heating and ventilation ................... 40
Hill Holder system .......................... 102
Identification data
.......................... 206
Ignition device ................................ 16
Important notes.............................. 125
Inflation pressure ............................ 219
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 5
Interior fittings ................................ 60
Interior lights .................................. 35
Interior mirror ................................. 32
Interiors .......................................... 202
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 113
Jump starting
................................ 168
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 170
Load limiters .................................. 107
Luggage compartment light ........... 36
Main beam headlights
.................. 34
Manual climate control system ....... 45
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for chest/head
protection .................................... 120MSR system .................................. 103
Multifunction display....................... 73
– Control buttons ......................... 74
– Set-up menu ............................. 74
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions)
..................... 154
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors)........................... 154
Occupant protection systems
....... 104
Parking
......................................... 129
Parking sensors ............................. 139
Partitions........................................ 28
Passenger’s side front airbag ......... 120
Performance .................................. 259
Periodic checks ............................. 183
Plastic parts ................................... 202
Power Socket ................................ 61
Power steering fluid........................ 193
Practical advice for reducing fuel
consumption and harmful
emissions ..................................... 143
Pre-tensioners................................ 107
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life ........................................... 284
Procedure for diesel versions ......... 128
Procedure for petrol versions.......... 128
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 200
Protecting the environment ............ 66
Protection against atmospheric
agents.......................................... 201
Radio (setup)
................................ 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 6
Rear doors ..................................... 20
Rear fog lights ................................ 55
Rear light clusters .......................... 152
Rear roof light ................................ 155
Rear view mirrors ........................... 32
Rear window washer...................... 39
Rear window wiper ........................ 38
Recharging the battery ................... 196
Refuelling ....................................... 254
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 141
Replacing a bulb ............................ 148
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 151
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 155
Replacing fuses.............................. 157
Replacing the battery ..................... 195
Rim Protector................................. 216
Rims and tyres ............................... 215
Roof rack ....................................... 64
Rubber hoses ................................ 200
Saving fuel
.................................... 143
SBR system ................................... 106
Scheduled servicing ....................... 174
Seat belts....................................... 104
Seat belts maintenance .................. 108
Seat with storage compartment ..... 62
Seats ............................................. 22
INDEX

– Driver’s seat .............................. 22
– Passenger seat ......................... 23
– Rear seats ................................. 24
Seats and fabric parts .................... 202
Service Schedule ........................... 175
Side bag ........................................ 124
Side bags....................................... 124
Side doors ..................................... 19
Side lights ...................................... 151
Side/tail lights................................. 33
Ski rack.......................................... 64
Snow chains .................................. 146
Snow tyres ..................................... 145
Spare wheel ................................... 215
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 210
Speed block................................... 137
Spray nozzles................................. 198
Start&Stop system ......................... 131
Starting the engine ......................... 128
Steering ......................................... 214
Steering wheel ............................... 31
Stopping the engine ....................... 129
Storage compartment .................... 60
Sun visors ...................................... 63
Supply ........................................... 213
Suspension .................................... 214
Symbols......................................... 4
The keys
....................................... 14– Key with remote control............. 14
– Key without remote control........ 14
Third brake lights............................ 152
Towing the vehicle .......................... 170
Towing trailers ................................ 144
TPMS............................................. 134
Traction Plus system ...................... 139
Transmission .................................. 213
Trip computer................................. 80
Types of bulbs ................................ 149
Tyres .............................................. 215
Usage conditions
.......................... 144
Use of the Owner Handbook.......... 3
Useful tips for extending battery
life ................................................ 195
Using the gearbox .......................... 130
Vehicle exterior and underbody
warranty
....................................... 201
Vehicle modifications/alterations ..... 5
VIN plate ........................................ 206
Warming up the engine just
after it has started
........................ 128
Warning lights and messages......... 83
Weights.......................................... 225
Wheel geometry ............................. 215
Wheels ........................................... 215
Wheels and tyres ........................... 199
Windscreen / rear window wiper
(replacement) ............................... 197Windscreen washer ....................... 38
Windscreen wiper .......................... 38
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 192