WARNING
22)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly.
23)To take best advantage of the
protection provided by the headrest, adjust
the seat back so that you are sitting up
straight and your head is as close to the
headrest as possible.
STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the
steering wheel can be adjusted on all
versions.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
release lever A fig. 50 by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
adjust the steering wheel;
lock lever A fig. 50 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position 2).
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WARNING
24)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
25)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 adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
26)When driving, the mirrors shall always
be in position A fig. 53. As door mirrors are
curved, they may slightly alter the
perception of distance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left stalk includes the controls for
the exterior lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
dashboard controls will come on
with the external lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key in MAR position and
the ring nut turned toOposition, the
daytime lights switch on automatically;
the other lights and the internal lighting
remain off. In some markets, the
automatic operation of the daytime
running lights can be activated/
deactivated via the display menu (see
"Digital/multifunction display" in this
section). If the daytime running lights
are deactivated, no light comes on
when the ring nut is turned toO.When the daytime running lights are on,
activating the direction indicators will
turn off the corresponding headlight’s
daytime running light (D.R.L.).27)
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn the ring nut to
. If dipped
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel. When the ignition
key is turned to STOP or removed
and the ring nut is turned fromOto
, all the side lights and the number
plate lights come on. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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 to the fig. 57 position
(stable):
up (position 1): to activate the right
direction indicator;
down (position 2): to activate the left
direction indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
Direction indicators switch off
automatically when the vehicle is back
in a straight line.
When the daytime running lights are on
(for versions/markets, where provided)
activating the direction indicators will
turn off the corresponding headlight
daytime running light (D.R.L.).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 be activated for 5 flashes and
then go out automatically.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
button to turn them on.
The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.
When the fog lights are on, the side
lights also come on, while the daytime
running lights go off irrespective of
the position of the twist switch.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.REAR FOG LIGHTS
Press the
button with the dipped
beam headlights or front fog lights on to
turn the rear fog lights on. The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off, or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights
(where provided).
"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.
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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 lights
stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WARNING
27)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day, and they are also permitted
in those countries where this is not
obligatory. Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped beam 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 legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT/REAR CEILING
LIGHT WITH MOVABLE
LENS
(For versions/markets, where provided)
The light fades up or reaches full
brightness immediately if pushed at the
sides.
On the Doblò Cargo versions, the front
ceiling light is only connected to the
front doors.
On the Doblò/Doblò Combi versions,
the front and rear ceiling light (where
provided) is connected to the front
doors and the sliding side doors.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
CEILING LIGHT WITH
SPOT LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On the Doblò Cargo versions, the
front ceiling light is only connected to
the front doors.
On the Doblò/Doblò Combi versions, it
is connected to the front doors and
the sliding side doors.
The switch A fig. 60 is used to switch
the ceiling lights on/off.
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 ceiling light is off, it
switches on individually:
Light C if pressed on the left side;
Light D if pressed on the right side.
WARNING Before getting out of the
vehicle, make sure both switches are in
the middle position; when the doors
are closed, the lights switch off to
prevent the battery from being run
down. In any case, if the switch is left in
on position, the ceiling light switches
off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine switching off.REAR CEILING LIGHT
WITH REMOVABLE
TORCH
(for Cargo versions where provided)
The removable ceiling light is not
connected to the doors: it can only be
switched on/off manually by pressing
switch A fig. 61, with the ignition key in
MAR position.
Switch A can assume three different
positions:
with the switch in the middle, the
light is always off;
switch pushed up (position 1), light
is always on;
switch pushed down (position 2 -
AUTO OFF), light is always off.For Cargo versions with
fixed window
The light comes on automatically when
you open the sliding side doors and
the rear swing doors/tailgate ; then, it
goes out when you close them.
Press switch A fig. 61 to turn the light
on/off with the doors closed.
Switch A can assume three different
positions:
with switch in central position the
light comes on when a rear door is
opened;
with the switch pushed up (position
1), the light is always on;
switch pushed down (position 2 -
AUTO OFF), bulb is always off.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER /
WASHER
(For versions/markets, where provided)
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.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking 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.
Deactivation
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)
WARNING
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 screen 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,
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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warms the feet and keeps the face cool (bi-level function)
to warm the feet of those in the front and rear seats.
D: climate control system compressor on/off button
E: internal air recirculation on/off button
F: heated rear window and mirror on/off switch (for versions/markets, where provided)
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WARNING
2)The air conditioning system uses refrigerant R134a or R1234yf compatible with the current regulations in the countries where the vehicle is
marketed. When charging, only use the gas indicated on the dedicated plate in the engine compartment . The use of other coolants affects
the efficiency and condition of the system. The lubricant used for the compressor is also strictly linked to the type of cooling gas, please refer
to a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
28)Improper use of the electric windows
can be dangerous. Before and during their
operation, ensure that any passengers
are not at risk from the moving glass either
by personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being hit by it directly.
29)When leaving the car, always remove
the ignition key to avoid the risk of injury
due to accidental operation of the electric
windows.
BONNET
Opening
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 69 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
operate lever B fig. 70, lift the
bonnet and, at the same time, release
the supporting rod C fig. 71 from its
catch D, then insert the end of the rod
into housing E in the bonnet (large hole)
and push to safety position (small
hole), as shown in the figure.
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Closing
Proceed as follows:
Hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod C from
housing E and fit it back into its catch
D;
Lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres above the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not just secured
in safety position. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet
down but open it and repeat the
procedure.
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