headlights FIAT DOBLO 2008 1.G Owners Manual

26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING LIGHT TEST
fig. 40
The following warning lights are test-
ed:
– handbrake on/low brake fluid lev-
el;
– ABS and EBD system (where pro-
vided);
This tests are carried out automati-
cally when turning the ignition key to
MARand during normal operation
when a fault is found. At the end of the
initial check, the display will show fail-
ures, if any (through one or more
warning lights) by the wording “LEd
Error” flashing for about 10 seconds.DIGITAL DISPLAY
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 38
The standard screen shows the fol-
lowing indications:
A- Headlight aiming position display
(with dipped beam headlights on).
B- Clock (always displayed, also with
key removed and front doors closed).
C- Odometer (km or miles cov-
ered).CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 39
A- Clock.
CLOCK fig. 39
To adjust the clock press button A.
The clock will advance by one unit
each time the button is pressed. Press
the button and hold it down for a few
seconds to rapidly advance the time
automatically. When the clock draws
near to the correct time, release the
button and complete the regulation
manually.
fig. 39
F0A0229b
fig. 40
F0A0503b
fig. 38
F0A0502b
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27GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN fig. 41
The standard screen shows the fol-
lowing indications:
A- Headlight aiming position display
(with dipped beam headlights on).
B- Clock.
C- Odometer (km or miles cov-
ered).
Note With ignition key removed,
when opening one of the front doors
the display comes on showing the
clock and km/mi covered for a few
seconds.CLOCK fig. 42
To adjust the clock press button A
to increase minutes and button Bto
decrease minutes. The clock will ad-
vance by one unit each time the but-
ton is pressed. Press the button and
hold it down for a few seconds to
rapidly advance the time automatical-
ly. When the clock draws near to the
correct time, release the button and
complete the regulation manually.WARNING LIGHT TEST
fig. 43
The following warning lights are test-
ed:
– handbrake on/low brake fluid lev-
el;
– ABS and EBD system (where pro-
vided);
This tests are carried out automati-
cally when turning the ignition key to
MARand during normal operation
when a fault is found. At the end of the
initial check, the display will show fail-
ures, if any (through one or more
warning lights) by the wording LEd Err
flashing for about 10 seconds.
fig. 41
F0A0331b
fig. 42
F0A0340b
fig. 43
F0A0333b
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28GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY (where provided)
E- Headlight aiming position (only
with dipped beam headlights on).
NoteWith key removed, when
opening one of the front doors, the
display will turn on and show for a few
seconds the clock and the km or mi
covered.
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 45
+ To scroll the displayed menu and
the related options upwards or to in-
crease the value displayed .MODE Brief press to open the
menu and/or to move to
next screen or to confirm
the the option required.
Long press to go back to
the standard screen.
– To scroll the displayed menu and
the related options downwards or to
decrease the value displayed.
NoteButtons +and –activate dif-
ferent functions according to the fol-
lowing situations:
To adjust light inside the
passenger compartment
– when standard screen is active, to
adjust brightness inside the passenger
compartment.
Setup menu
– to scroll the menu options up-
wards and downwards;
– to increase or decrease values dur-
ing settings.
fig. 44
F0A0504b
fig. 45
F0A0512b
The vehicle can be provided with the
reconfigurable multifunction display
that shows useful information, ac-
cording to the previous settings made,
necessary when driving.
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 44
The standard screen shows the fol-
lowing indications:
A- Date
B- Odometer (km or miles covered)
C- Clock
D- External temperature (where
provided)
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63GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOOKING AFTER
THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system efficiency checked
before the summer at a Fiat Deal-
ership.STEERING COLUMN
STALKS
LEFT-HAND STALK
The left-hand stalk operates most of
the external lights.
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
at MAR. The instrument panel and
the heating/ventilation (or climate con-
trol system) controls and the cigar
lighter ring will come on with the ex-
ternal lights.
The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which
will not pollute the envi-
ronment in the event of leakage.
Under no circumstances should
R12 fluid be used as it is incom-
patible with the system compo-
nents and contains CFC.
fig. 79
F0A0048b
Side/taillights fig. 79
These come on when you turn the
ring from åto 6. Instrument panel
warning light 3will come on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 80
These come on when you turn the
knurled switch from 6to 2.
IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will automatically be
switched off when the main beam
headlights are switched on if the front
fog lights are on.
62
y1∆
fig. 80
F0A0049b
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64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The direction indicators will auto-
matically be switched off when the ve-
hicle is straightened out.
If you wish to signal a lane change
where only a slight movement of the
steering wheel is required, move the
stalk up or down without pushing it far
enough to make it click. The stalk will
return to the neutral position as soon
as it is released.
RIGHT-HAND STALK
Windscreen wiper/washer
fig. 84
The device will only work when the
ignition key is at MAR.
fig. 84
F0A0053b
Main beam headlights fig. 81
Push the stalk from position 2to-
wards the dashboard to switch the
headlights on.
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel to switch the lights off.Flashing the headlights fig. 82
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position).
Warning light 1on the instrument
panel will turn on.
Direction indicators fig. 83
Move the stalk as follows:
up - to switch on the right-hand di-
rection indicator
down - to switch on the left-hand di-
rection indicator.
Instrument panel warning light FD
or Rand Ewill come on flashing.
62
y1∆
fig. 81
F0A0050b
fig. 82
F0A0051b
fig. 83
F0A0052b
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68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTROLS
HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 92
They turn on by pressing switch A,
regardless of the position of the igni-
tion key.
When the lights are on, the switch
and the instrument panel warning light
FDor Rand Ewill flash.
Press the switch again to turn the
lights off.CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 93
The buttons are located between
the central air vents.
The controls can only be operated
when the ignition key is at MAR.
A- Front foglight button.
B- Rear foglight button.
C- Heated rear window on/off but-
ton. IMPORTANTThe dipped beam
headlights will automatically be
switched off when the main beam
headlights are switched on if the front
fog lights are on.
The dipped beam headlights and/or
the front foglights (if fitted) must be on
to switch rear foglights on.
The rear fog lights are switched off
either by pressing C or switching on
the main beam headlights or turning
the ignition key to STOP. You will
need to switch the rear foglights back
on, if required, when the dipped beam
headlights and/or front foglights are
switched on or when the engine is
started again.
A
fig. 92
F0A0057b
The use of hazard lights
is governed by the High-
way Code of the country
you are in. Keep to the rules.
BA
fig. 93
F0A0509b
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79GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
When using the boot,
make sure the load you
are carrying does not ex-
ceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical specifications”). Also
ensure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent
them being thrown forwards and
injuring passengers should you
brake sharply. Do not travel with
the tailgate open: exhaust gas
could filter into the passenger
compartment.
If you are travelling in
areas where refuelling
can be difficult and you
want to carry a can of petrol, fol-
low the law in force. Use a ho-
mologated can and secure it ad-
equately. Even given these pre-
cautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.
Do not use the key as a
handle to open the tail-
gate. You could damage it.
TAILGATE
Opening/closing the tailgate
To open the tailgate from the out-
side, turn the ignition key in lock
fig. 118and pull handle Ain the di-
rection of the arrow.
The opening of the boot is made eas-
ier by the gas-filed struts on each side.
IMPORTANTFit the key well into
the lock before turning it.
You will be able to open the tailgate
with the key only if you remove the
key from the lock after turning it by 45
degrees.
To close, lower the tailgate until the
lock clicks.
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
From the outside
With the doors closed, fit and turn
the key in one of the front door locks.IMPORTANTAdjust the height of
the dipped headlight beam when trav-
elling at night with a rather heavy load
in the boot (see “Headlights” in this
chapter).
Make sure the load does not exceed
the values shown in “Weights” para-
graph, “Technical specifications” chap-
ter for correct operation of the head-
light adjustment device.
Do not knock the tailgate
into objects on the roof
rack when you open it.
fig. 118
F0A0231b
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82GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
fig. 127
F0A0433b
7-seat versions
To extend the boot, proceed as fol-
lows:
– remove head restraints;
– release the right locking lever B-
fig. 127moving it to 1(“released
lever”); do the same on the left side
then lower the seat back and tip the
seat forward. This operation is made
friendly by two springs. Make sure the
seat is completely tipped.
– refit head restraints back into the
seats C-fig. 128.
B
fig. 126
F0A0088b
4)Lift part B-fig. 126making the
shelf slide along the available space be-
hind the seat so that the upper part is
fastened to the rear window shelf and
the lower central part to the seat.
If the seat is down, proceed as fol-
lows:
5)Remove the shelf and arrange it
crosswise between the front seat
backs and the tipped seat on the rear
seat.
To refit the shelf, refit central catch-
es D-fig. 124and tip first part Band
then part A, make sure shelves are
properly secured.IMPORTANTCheck and adjust
the height of the dipped headlight
beam when travelling at night with a
rather heavy load in the boot (see
“Headlights” in this section).
To take the seat back to normal po-
sition:
1)Check that the seat belt webbing
is correctly fitted in its bracket.
2)Take the cushion to its horizontal
position and check that it is correctly
fastened.
3)Tip the seat back backwards and
check that it is correctly fastened.
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88GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To use the side ramp, fig. 138,
open the side sliding door, take han-
dle Aand take out the ramp as shown
by the arrow until locking it.
IMPORTANTMax. side ramp car-
rying capacity is 60 kg.
When you have finished, take handle
Aand refit the side ramp into its hous-
ing making it sliding as shown by the
arrow fig. 138.
fig. 138
F0A0234b
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM
The correct positioning of the head-
light beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the vehicle but also all
other road users.
This is also covered by a specific law.
To ensure you and other drivers
have the best visibility conditions when
travelling with the headlights on, the
headlights must be set properly.
Have the headlight positioning
checked at a Fiat Dealershipand ad-
justed if necessary.SLANT COMPENSATION
The vehicle is fitted with an electri-
cal device for correcting the headlight
slant. The device can be operated with
ignition key at MARand dipped
beams on.
When the vehicle is loaded, it
“slopes” backwards. This means that
the headlight beam rises. In this case,
it is necessary to return it to the cor-
rect position.
Proceed as follows:
– hold button B-fig. 139pressed to
increase by one position (e.g.: 0➟1,
1➟2, 2➟3);
– hold button Apressed to decrease
by one position (e.g.: 3➟2, 2➟1, 1➟0).
Display Cshows the positions dur-
ing the adjustment.
0y
1∆
70
22: 1 10
7
7B
AC
fig. 139
F0A0085b
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89GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ABS
The vehicle can be fitted with an ABS
braking system, which prevents the
wheels from locking when braking,
makes the most of road grip and gives
the best control when emergency
braking under difficult road conditions.
The driver can tell the ABS system
has come into play because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier.
This should not be interpreted as a
fault in the brakes; on the contrary it
is a sign that the ABS system is work-
ing: it tells the driver that the vehicle
is travelling at the limit of its road grip
and that he should alter his speed to
fit the type of road surface.
The ABS system is an addition to the
basic braking system. If there is a mal-
function, the system turns off auto-
matically and only the ordinary brakes
continue to work.If a failure occurs, and consequently
the anti-lock function is not effective,
the braking system will continue to
work as usual.
If you have never driven a vehicle
with ABS before, you should practice
using the system on slippery terrain,
obviously with the necessary safety
precautions and keeping to the High-
way Code of the country you are in.
It is also a good idea to read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
The advantage in using the ABS sys-
tem is that it continues to give you
maximum manoeuvrability even when
braking hard in conditions of poor grip
by preventing the wheels locking.
You should, however, not expect the
braking distance to always decrease:
for example surfaces with gravel or
fresh snow on a slippery road will in
fact increase the braking distance. Correct positions as a function
of the load
0- one or two occupants in the
front seats.
1- five occupants.
2- five occupants + load in boot.
3- driver + maximum permissible
load stowed in boot.
Check the headlight
beam position every time
you change the load to be
carried.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
ABROAD
Headlights are orientated as to drive
inside the country of origin before sell-
ing the vehicle. When travelling in
countries with opposite driving direc-
tion, you need to cover the headlight
areas according to the Road Code of
the country you are travelling in.
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