2018 FIAT DOBLO COMBI towing

TOWING THE
VEHICLE
The tow ring provided with the vehicle
is located in the tool box behind the left
seat backrest (Cargo versions) or in
the boot (Doblò / Doblò Combi
versions).
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Proceed as follows:
release the cap A fig. 188-fig. 189;
take the tow hook B from the tool
bag;
fully screw the hook onto the
threaded front or rear pin.
129) 130) 131)
39)
Versions with COMFORT-MATIC
transmission or DUALOGIC™
transmission
Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral
(N) (checking that the vehicle moves
when pushed) and proceed in the same
way as for towing a normal vehicle
with a manual transmission.
If the gear lever cannot be put in
neutral, do not tow the vehicle, but
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
129)Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column
will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered.130)Before tightening the ring, clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully fastened in the housing
before towing the vehicle. Do not start
the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
131)When towing, remember that greater
effort is required on the brake pedal in
order to brake, since the brake servo is not
providing assistance. Do not use flexible
cables when towing and avoid jerky
movements. During towing operations,
make sure that the fastened joint does not
damage adjoining components. When
towing the vehicle, it is necessary to obey
specific road regulations which relate
both to the towing device as well as to the
behaviour to adopt on the road. Do not
start the engine whilst the vehicle is being
towed.
WARNING
39)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. In compliance
with the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of
checks and services every 30,000/
35,000 km (depending on the version).
It is, however, important to remember
that scheduled servicing does not
completely cover all the requirements of
the car: even in the initial period before
30,000/35,000 km, and then
subsequently between one service and
another, ordinary care is always
required such as routine checks
involving topping up fluid level,
checking tyre pressures etc.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
operations are required by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing can be carried
out by any Fiat Dealership, at
pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may only be carried out with the
express agreement of the Customer.IMPORTANT It is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership in the event of any
minor operating failure, without waiting
for the next service coupon.
If your vehicle is used frequently for
trailer towing, the interval between
scheduled maintenance services must
be reduced.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear screen wiper blades
(for versions/markets where provided);
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or motorhome;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes)
and rubber elements (boots - sleeves
- bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
auxiliary drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
replacement of air cleaner cartridge
every 15,000 km.
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SERVICING AND CARE

WEIGHTS AND
LOADS
To identify the weights and loads for
your vehicle, refer to the plate shown in
fig. 215 and described in the
“Identification data plate” chapter or
refer to the vehicle registration
certificate showing the type-approved
weights (for markets, where provided).
EMaximum permitted weight of fully
laden vehicle (GVW).
FMaximum permitted weight of the
vehicle (GVW) fully laden plus trailer. If
there is no value in the field or if
there is a dash, it means that the
vehicle cannot tow.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
axle (front).
HMaximum permitted weight on
second axle (rear).To calculate the towable weight with a
braked trailer, take the difference
between values F and E shown on the
plate.
E.g.: F=6000 kg - E=3500 kg
Braked trailer=2500 kg
IMPORTANTDo not exceed the
indicated trailer and towable weights.
IMPORTANTRespect the vehicle
towing capacities.
The tables show the towable weight for
engine version.
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Lifting the vehicle..................142
L
Luggage compartment..............42
Main beam headlights.........29-126
Manual climate control system.......36
Manual deactivation of
passenger side front airbag
and side bag for chest/head
protection........................97
MSR system........................80
Multifunction display.................54
Control buttons..................54
Multifunction display
Set-up menu....................54
Number plate lights (for
hatchback versions).............127
Number plate lights (for versions
with wing doors).................128
Occupant protection systems.......81
Official type approvals..............251
Parking sensors...................116
Parking the vehicle.................106
Partitions...........................23
Passenger side front airbag..........97
Performance.......................196
Power steering fluid................165
Prescriptions for vehicle at end
of life...........................224Pretensione r
Procedure for diesel versions.......104
Procedure for petrol versions.......104
Rear doors.........................15
Rear fog lights.......................29
Rear light clusters..................126
Rear view mirrors....................27
Rear window washer................33
Rear Window Wiper..............32-33
Recharging the battery.............166
Refuelling..........................190
Refuelling the vehicle...............117
Regular checks....................154
Replacing a bulb...................122
Replacing an exterior bulb..........125
Replacing fuses....................129
Replacing interior bulbs.............128
Rims and tyres.....................176
SBR system........................83
Scheduled Servicing...............145
Seat belts...........................81
Seats...............................17
Driver’s seat.....................17
Passenger seat..................18
Rear seats......................19
Service schedule...................146Side airbags.......................101
Side bag...........................101
Side doors..........................14
Side lights......................28-125
Snow chains.......................168
Spark plugs (type)..................173
Speed block.......................113
Start&Stop system.................109
Starting the engine.................104
Steering wheel......................26
Switching off the engine............105
Symbols.............................5
Third brake lights..................126
Tips, controls and general
information......................226
Towing the vehicle..................143
Towing trailers.....................119
TPMS.............................111
Traction Plus system...............115
Trip computer.......................55
Types of bulbs.....................123
Tyres ..............................176
Uconnect 5” LIVE – Uconnect
5” Nav LIVE.....................238
Uconnect Radio....................228
Using the gearbox.................107
INDEX
........................84
oad limiters........................84
Seat belts maintenance...........85