Index FIAT DOBLO COMBI 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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F0V0111mfig. 118F0V0112mfig. 119
GROUP 3
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg, there are boost-
ers allowing the seat belt to fit correctly.
Fig. 119 shows proper child seat positioning on the rear
seat. Children over 1.50 m in height can wear seat belts
like adults.
GROUP 2
From 15 kg to 25 kg, children may be restrained directly
by the vehicle seat belts fig. 118. The only function of the
seat is to position the child correctly in relation to the
belts, so that the diagonal part fits over the chest and not
the neck, and that the horizontal part fits over the hips and
not the abdomen.
The diagrams are indicative and provid-
ed for assembly purposes only. For as-
sembly, refer to the instructions mandatorily sup-
plied with the child seat.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The Fiat Doblò (homologation M1) complies with the new European Dir\
ective 2000/3/EC which governs the arrange-
ment possibilities for child restraints on the seats of a vehicle as sho\
wn in the following table:
Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be
followed when carrying children:
❒install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of an accident;
❒if you need to deactivate the passenger airbag, always
check that warning light
“has lit up on the instrument
panel to make sure that it has actually been deactivated;
❒carefully follow the instructions supplied with the child
restraint system, which are mandatory. Keep the in-
structions in the vehicle along with the other papers and
this handbook. Do not install second-hand child seats
without instructions;
❒always check the seat belt is well fastened by pulling the
webbing;
❒never carry two children in the same retaining system;
Group Weight range Front passenger seat Rear passenger seat Rear passenger seat(first row) (second row)
Groups 0, 0+ up to 13 kg UUX
Group 19-18 kg UUX
Group 215-25 kg UUX
Group 322-36 kg UUX
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” catego\
ry, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
X = seat not suitable for children in this weight category.

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❒always check that the belts are not resting on the child’s
neck;
❒while travelling, do not let the child sit incorrectly or
release the belts;
❒never carry children on your lap, even newborns. No-
one can hold a child in the event of an accident;
❒In case of an accident, replace the child’s seat with a new
one.
Do not put child seats on the front seat if
there is a passenger airbag. Children must
never travel on the front seat.
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F0V0113mfig. 120
ISOFIX CHILD SEAT CAPABILITY
(for versions/markets where provided)
Isofix Universal child seats can be fitted on M1 homolo-
gation versions; this is a new standardised European sys-
tem for transporting infants.

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F0V0128mfig. 121F0V0330mfig. 122
Traditional child seats and Isofix child seats can be fitted
together. An example of such a seat is shown in fig. 120.
The Universal Isofix child seat covers weight group 1. Spe-
cific Isofix child seats cover the other weight groups. These
seats must be designed, tested and type-approved specif-
ically for this car (refer to the list of cars attached to the
child seat). Due to its different anchoring system, the child
seat must be attached to the dedicated lower metal rings
A - fig. 121, located between the backrest and rear cush-
ion. After removing the rear parcel shelf (if present), se-
cure the upper belt (provided with the child seat) to ring
B-fig. 122 (one on each side) located behind the rear seat
cushion.
Note To prevent possible scoring of the table seat back-
rest, with folded rear seat (for versions/markets, where
provided), the mounting ring Isofix B - fig. 122 (one on each
side) is covered with a cloth cap, to be removed for cor-
rectly fastening the child seat. The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the special
“Bimbo Fix” seat are available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the special
G 0/1 seat are available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further details on installation/use, refer to the in-
struction manual for the child seat.
Fit the child seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. The child seat is correctly an-
chored to the brackets when you hear the click.
Follow the instructions for assembly, disassembly
and positioning that the child seat manufacturer
must supply.
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PASSENGER SEAT SUITABILITY FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
The table below, in compliance with European Directive ECE 16, shows the\
different installation possibilities of Isofix
restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix fasteners.
E
E
D C
D C B
B1 A IL
IL
IL
IL (*) IL
IL (*) IUF
IUF
IUF
Weight group
Orientation Class Isofix position
seat
Isofix size Rear side
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ 0 to 13 kg
Group I from 9
to 18 kg
IUF: suitable for forward-facing Isofix child restraint systems, universal cl\
ass (fitted with third upper fastener), approved f or the
weight group.
IL: suitable for specific Isofix-type child restraint systems approved for t\
his type of vehicle. The seat can be installed by moving
the front seat forward.
(*) The Isofix child seat can be installed by lifting the headrest all\
the way up. Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing forwards
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FRONT AIRBAGS
The vehicle is fitted with front airbags for the driver and,
for versions/markets where provided, front airbags for the
passenger.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front driver/passenger airbags (for versions/markets
where provided) have been designed to protect the front-
seat occupants in the event of head-on crashes of medi-
um-high severity, by placing the bag between the occupant
and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Non-activation in other types of crash (side-on collisions,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is therefore not a sign of sys-
tem malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes the bag to inflate, if nec-
essary, in the event of a head-on crash.
The bag will inflate instantaneously, placing itself between
the front occupant’s body and the structures which could
cause injury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
Front driver/passenger airbags (for versions/markets
where provided) are not a replacement for, but rather
a complement to, the seat belts, which should be worn
at all times as specified by law in Europe and most non-Eu-
ropean countries.
In the event of an impact, someone not wearing a seat belt
could move forward and come into contact with a bag
which is still in the opening phase. The protection offered
by the bag is reduced in such a case. The front airbags may not be activated in the following
situations:❒head-on impacts against highly deformable objects that
do not affect the vehicle’s front surface (e.g. front wing
hitting the guard rail);
❒car getting wedged under other vehicles or protective
barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
they could not provide any additional protection compared
with seat belts, so their activation would not be worth-
while. In these cases, non-deployment of the airbag does
not necessarily indicate a system malfunction.
Do not apply stickers or other objects to
the steering wheel, the dashboard in the
passenger side airbag area and the seats. Do not
place objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passen-
ger side dashboard because these could interfere
with the correct opening of the airbag and cause
severe injury to occupants.
WARNING
The front driver and passenger airbags are designed and
calibrated to best protect front-seat passengers wearing
seat belts.
The volume of the front airbags at maximum inflation fills
most of the space between the steering wheel and the dri-
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F0V0024mfig. 123F0V0025mfig. 124
The airbags are not deployed in the event of small head-
on collisions (for which the withholding action of the seat
belts is sufficient). Seat belts must always be worn. In the
event of head-on collisions, they ensure the correct po-
sitioning of the occupant.
FRONT AIRBAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 123
This consists of an instant-inflating bag contained in a spe-
cial compartment in the centre of the steering wheel.
FRONT AIRBAG ON PASSENGER’S SIDE
fig. 124 (for versions/markets where provided)
This consists of an instant-inflating bag contained in a spe-
cial compartment in the dashboard: this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver’s.
Do not put cradle seats facing backwardson the front seat if the passenger airbag
is activated. Deployment of the airbag in
an accident could cause fatal injuries to
the child. Always deactivate the passen-
ger airbag when placing a child seat on the front
seat. Also, the passenger seat should be as far back
as possible to avoid contact between the child seat
and the dashboard. Although this is not manda-
tory by law, the airbag should be immediately re-
activated when children are no longer carried to
ensure better protection for adults.
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MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF FRONT AND
SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAGS FOR HEAD AND
TORSE PROTECTION
(for versions/markets where provided)
On Doblò M1 versions, whenever a child needs to be car-
ried on the front seat, the passenger’s front airbags and
side bags for head and chest protection (for ver-
sions/markets where provided) can be deactivated.
The warning light
“on the instrument panel stays on un-
til the passenger’s front and side airbags for head and torse
protection (for versions/markets where provided) are re-
activated.
On Doblò Cargo versions with foldaway passenger seat
and split, revolving partition or ladder, the passenger front
airbags and the side bags for chest/head protection (for
versions/markets where provided) need to be deactivat-
ed if a load is carried with the seat folded down.
IMPORTANT To manually deactivate the passenger’s front
and side airbags for head and torse protection (for ver-
sions/markets where provided), refer to “Digital display”
and “Multifunction display” in the “Know your vehicle”
section.
SIDE BAGS
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, the vehicle may be fitted with driver
and passenger front side airbags for head and torse pro-
tection.
Side bags protect occupants from side-on crashes of medi-
um/high severity by placing the bag between the occu-
pant and the internal parts of the side structure of the
vehicle.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of collisions
(head-on collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not an
indication of system malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes the bags to inflate in
the event of a side-on collision. The bags inflate instanta-
neously, placing themselves between the occupant’s body
and the structures which could cause injury. They deflate
immediately afterwards.
Side bags are not a replacement of, but rather a comple-
ment to, seat belts, which you are recommended to wear
at all times, as specified by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
For this reason, the seat belt must be worn at all times.
In the case of side-on collisions, the seat belts hold occu-
pants in the correct position and prevent them from be-
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IMPORTANT The best protection in the event of side-on
crash is achieved by maintaining a correct position on the
seat. This allows the side bag to be correctly deployed.
IMPORTANT Do not wash the seats with water or pres-
surised steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing sta-
tions).
GENERAL WARNINGS
The front airbags and/or side bags (where provided) may
be deployed if the vehicle is subject to heavy knocks or ac-
cidents involving the underbody area, such as for exam-
ple violent shocks against steps, kerbs or low obstacles, or
the vehicle falling into big potholes or depressions in the
road.
A small amount of dust will be released when the airbags
are deployed. The dust is not harmful and does not indi-
cate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore, the surface of
the deployed bag and the interior of the vehicle may be
covered in a dusty residue: this may irritate your skin and
eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in the event of ex-
posure.
Should an accident occur in which any of the safety devices
are activated, take the vehicle to a Fiat Dealership to have
the activated devices replaced and to have the whole sys-
tem checked.
Any airbag checks, repairs or replacements must be car-
ried out at a Fiat Dealership.
SIDE BAGS fig. 125
(for versions/markets where provided)
They consist of an instant-inflating bag housed in the front-
seat backrest and have the job of protecting the occupant’s
torso and head in the event of a side-on collision of medi-
um/high severity.
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If you are having the vehicle scrapped, have the airbag sys-
tem deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the vehicle
changes ownership, the new owner must be informed of
the method of use of the airbags and the above warnings
and also be given this “Owner’s Handbook”.
Pretensioners, front airbags and front side bags are de-
ployed differently according to the type of collision. Non-
deployment of one or more of these devices does not
therefore indicate a system fault.
If the warning light ¬does not turn on
when the key is turned to MAR, or if it
stays on when travelling (together with the mes-
sage on the display on some versions), there could
be a failure in the restraint systems. If this is the
case, the airbags or pretensioners may not trigger
in the event of an accident or, less likely, they may
trigger accidentally. Before continuing your jour-
ney, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
WARNING
The expiry dates of the pyrotechnic
charge and spiral contact are shown on
the label in the glove box. When these dates ap-
proach, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the parts
replaced.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on your lap, in
front of your chest or with a pipe, pencil,
etc. between your lips; serious injury may result
if the airbag is triggered.
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