key battery FIAT DOBLO 2008 1.G Owners Manual

37GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed
since the start of the new mission.
IMPORTANTLacking information,
Trip computer values are displayed
with “----” When normal operating
condition is reset, calculation of dif-
ferent units will restart regularly. Val-
ues displayed before the failure will
not be reset.
TRIP button fig. 46 and fig. 47
(Natural Power versions)
Button TRIPshall be used (with ig-
nition key at MAR), to display and to
reset the previously described values
to start a new mission:
– short push to display the different
values
– long push to reset and then start
a new mission. Average consumption (*)
This value shows the average con-
sumption from the start of the new
mission.
(*) On Natural Power versions, for petrol con-
sumption only.
Instant consumption
This value shows instant fuel con-
sumption (this value is updated second
by second). If parking the vehicle with
engine on, the display will show “----”.
Average speed
This value shows the vehicle average
speed as a function of the overall time
elapsed since the start of the new mis-
sion.New mission
Reset can be:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by
pressing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the
“Trip distance” reaches 3999.9 km or
9999.9 km (according to the type of
display) or when the “Travel time”
reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 min-
utes);
– after disconnecting/reconnecting
the battery.
IMPORTANTThe reset operation
in the presence of the screens con-
cerning the “General Trip” will also re-
set the “Trip B”. The reset operation
in the presence of the screens con-
cerning the “Trip B” makes it possi-
ble to reset only the information as-
sociated with this function.
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EBD
FAILURE
(red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of
warning lights
xand >with the en-
gine running indicates an EBD system
failure or that the system is unavail-
able; in this case heavy braking may
cause the rear wheels to lock before
time, with the possibility of skidding.
41GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key
to MARthe warning light turns on,
but it should go out as soon as the en-
gine is started (with the engine running
at idle speed a brief delay in going out
is allowed).
If the warning light stays on, contact
immediately Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANTUnder severe use of
the vehicle, keep the engine on and
slightly accelerated for few minutes
before switching it off. On certain ver-
sions the dedicated message is dis-
played.
w
Drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Fiat Dealershipto have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
x>
LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
(red)
EXHAUST OIL
(Multijet versions) (red)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go
out as soon as the engine is started.
On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.
If the warning light
v
turns on when the vehicle
is travelling (on certain
versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) stop the en-
gine immediately and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
v
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the di-
al turns on glowing steadily with ve-
hicle stationary and driver’s or pas-
senger’s seat belt not fastened cor-
rectly. The warning light will turn on
flashing when, with vehicle moving, dri-
ver’s or passenger’s seat belt are not
fastened correctly.
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Exhaust oil (Multijet versions)
The warning light with turn on flash-
ing together with the message on the
display when the system detects that
the engine oil is exhaust.
After the initial signalling, each time
the engine is started, the
vwarn-
ing light will continue to flash cyclical-
ly for 3 minutes with intervals of 5 sec-
onds with the warning light OFF until
the oil is changed.
If warning light
vis
flashing, go to a Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to
have the engine oil
changed and the warning light in
the instrument panel will go out.
Failure to do so may adversely af-
fect the validity of the warranty.
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67GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
– switch Apressed to the right, ceil-
ing lights Cand Dwill stay on in what-
ever condition.
When the ceiling light is off, switch
Bturns on the following lights:
– map-reading light Cif pressed to
the left;
– map-reading light Dif pressed to
the right.
IMPORTANTMake sure that both
switches are in central position before
getting out of the vehicle. This is en-
sure that the ceiling lights go out when
the doors are closed preventing the
battery from running down.
Timing for getting into the
vehicle
The ceiling lights will come on as fol-
lows:
– for 15 seconds when the front
doors are unlocked;– for 7 seconds when a door is
closed (within the three minutes).
Timing will be stopped when the ig-
nition key is turned to MAR.
Timing for getting out of the
vehicle
The ceiling lights will come on as fol-
lows when the key is removed from
the ignition switch:
– for 3 minutes within two minutes
after stopping the engine;
– for 7 seconds when a door is
closed (within the three minutes).
Timing will be stopped when the
doors are locked.WITH TOGGLE LENS
Press the short side of the lens fig.
91to switch the light on and off.
fig. 91
F0A0215b
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69GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
This safety switch is located under
the dashboard on the right-hand side
and can be reached through the slot
as shown in fig. 94, It comes into op-
eration in the case of an accident to
block the supply of fuel thereby stop-
ping the engine.Press button Ato reactivate the fu-
el supply system if you cannot see any
fuel leaks and the vehicle is in a fit state
to continue its journey.
Remember to turn the ignition key
to STOPto avoid running the battery
down.
INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVEBOX fig. 95
Operate handle Aas shown by the
arrow to open the compartment.MAGNETIC CARD POCKET -
TICKET POCKET fig. 96
(where provided)
Slots for keeping magnetic cards
(telephone cards, etc.) or coins can be
found on the central tunnel.
fig. 94
F0A0081b
If, after a crash, you
smell fuel or see leaks
from the fuel system, do
not reset the switch to avoid fire
risk.
A
fig. 95
F0A0059b
fig. 96
F0A0513b
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70GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ASHTRAY fig. 99
Pull flap Atowards yourself. Remove
the ashtray Bby pulling it upwards for
emptying it.
Non smokers can remove the ash-
tray and use it as additional oddment
compartment.
ODDMENT SHELF fig. 100
The shelf is fitted over the sunvisors.
It was designed to easily house light-
weight objects (e.g. documents, road
maps, etc.).
IMPORTANTThe shelf was de-
signed for loads not exceeding 3 kg on
each side. Consequently, do not arrange
objects exceeding these weights. Do
not use the points shown as grips fig.
100. Use the specific side handles.
B
A
fig. 99
F0A0064b
POWER SOCKET
(where provided)
The vehicle is fitted with a power
socket A-fig. 98set on the dashboard
(on the left of the gearbox) that only
works with ignition key at MAR. Do
not use current sockets for accessories
with power over 180 W (max. intake
15 A).
A
fig. 97
F0A0062b
Do not use the sockets
for accessories with pow-
er over the max. specified
one.
U-
MAX
180
WA
fig. 98
F0A0063b
Prolonged use of accessories with
high current intake could deploy the
battery, even preventing the engine
from starting.
CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 97
With ignition key at MAR: press but-
ton A; after approximately 15 seconds
it will return to its initial position and
is ready for use.
IMPORTANTAlways make sure
the cigar lighter does in fact pop out
after it has been pushed in.
Important. The cigar
lighter gets very hot.
Handle with care and do
not let children use it: danger of
fire or burns.
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97GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On
Board Diagnosis) allows continuos di-
agnosis of the components of the ve-
hicle correlated with emissions.
Furthermore, the system warns the
driver of deterioration concerning the
emission system components by
means of the Uwarning light on the
instrument panel.
The objective is to:
– monitor system efficiency;
– warn when failures can increase
emissions over the threshold estab-
lished by the European regulations;
– warn of the need to replace dete-
riorated components.
Furthermore, the system is equipped
with a connector for interfacing with
specific tools used to read the error
codes stored in the control unit mem-
ory along with a set of diagnostic and
engine specific parameters.IMPORTANTAfter eliminating the
problem, your Fiat Dealershipwill
run a bench test to fully check the sys-
tem. In some cases, a long road test
may be required. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible if
the Uwarning light ei-
ther does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or comes
on, with fixed or flashing light,
when travelling. Warning light U
operation can be checked by
means of special equipment by
traffic agents. Always comply
with the traffic regulations in
force in the country where you
are travelling.
SOUND SYSTEM
If the “Sound System” has not been
requested, the vehicle features an odd-
ment compartment on the dashboard.
If you wish to have a radio
installed, after purchasing
the vehicle, first go to a Fiat
Dealership who will be able to
advise on the subject in order to
safeguard the life of the battery and
protect the vehicle electrical sys-
tem. Excessive absorption will drain
and damage the battery and may
invalidate the battery warranty. The
lack of protection provided with a
factory-fitted radio may adversely
affect the correct operation of the
vehicle diagnostic system.
LIGHT PRESETTING
The system consists of the following:
– sound system power wires;
– wires for front speakers on the
dashboard, doors (where provided)
and rear speakers for passengers
transport versions;
– sound system compartment;
– aerial wire and aerial.
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108DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
IMPORTANTAfter a taxing drive
you should allow the engine to “catch
its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in
the engine compartment to fall.
PARKING
Switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage a gear (1st gear
or reverse, according to whether the
vehicle is facing up or downhill) and
leave the wheels turned. If the vehi-
cle is left on a steep slope, wedges or
a rock should be used to lock the
wheels.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MARto prevent draining the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the vehicle.HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located be-
tween the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards un-
til the vehicle cannot be moved. Four
or five clicks are generally enough
when the vehicle is on level ground
while nine or ten may be required if
the vehicle is on a steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANTIf this is not the
case, take the vehicle to a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the handbrake adjust-
ed.
Instrument panel warning light x
will come on when the handbrake
lever is pulled up and the ignition key
is at MAR.
To release the handbrake:
1)Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A-fig.1.
2)Keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. Warning light xwill
go out.
3)Press the brake pedal when car-
rying out this operation to prevent the
vehicle moving accidentally. STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the key to STOPwhile the
engine is idling.
A quick burst on the ac-
celerator before turning
off the engine serves ab-
solutely no practical purpose and
wastes fuel.
Never leave children un-
supervised in the vehicle.
A
fig. 1
F0A0034b
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120IN AN EMERGENCY
If the battery is flat, you can use an-
other battery to start the engine. Its
capacity must be the same or slightly
greater than the flat battery.
Proceed as follows fig. 1:
1) Connect positive terminals (+) of
the two batteries with a jump lead.
2)With a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery and to an earthing point E
on
the engine or the gearbox of the ve-
hicle to be started.
IMPORTANTDo not directly
connect the two negative terminals:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas
from the battery. If the other battery
is fitted in a vehicle, prevent acciden-
tal contacts between the metal parts
of the two vehicles.
3) Start the engine.
4)When the engine has been start-
ed, remove the leads reversing the or-
der above.If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, do not keep turning the key
but have the vehicle seen to at a Fiat
Dealership.
JUMP STARTING
fig. 1
F0A0106b
Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack ex-
perience; if it is not done
correctly it can cause very in-
tense electrical discharges. In ad-
dition, the fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. You are also advised not to
put naked flames or lighted cig-
arettes near the battery and not
to cause sparks.
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the en-
gine: it could damage the elec-
tronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.
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153VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the vehicle
be under one of the following special-
ly heavy conditions:
– towing a trailer
– on dirty roads
– for short, repeated trips (less than
7-8 km) with outside temperature be-
low zero
– frequently idling engines or long
distance low speed driving (e.g. taxis
or door-to-door deliveries) or in case
of a long term inactivity; replace en-
gine oil more frequently than required
on Service schedule
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
If the vehicle is used on dusty roads
change the air cleaner more frequently
than the indications in the Service
schedule. If in doubt as to how often
the engine oil and air cleaner should
be changed according to how you use
the vehicle, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the vehicle is used frequently in
dusty or heavily polluted environ-
ments it is advisable to replace the fil-
tering element more frequently; in
particular it should be replaced if a re-
duction of the amount of air admitted
to the passenger compartment is not-
ed.
IMPORTANT - Battery
The charge in your battery should be
checked, where possible at the start
of the winter, to limit the risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing. This check
should be carried out more frequent-
ly if the vehicle is mainly used for short
trips or if it is fitted with accessories
that permanently take in electricity
even when the ignition key is re-
moved, especially in the case of after
market accessories.You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the service schedule in
this chapter if the vehicle is used in hot
climates or particularly demanding
conditions.
Maintenance of your ve-
hicle should be entrusted
to a Fiat Dealership. For
ordinary routine maintenance
operations which you are able to
carry out yourself, ensure that
you have the necessary tools and
original Fiat spare parts and flu-
ids available. Do not carry out
servicing operations if you have
no experience.
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When working on the
battery or near it, always
wear the
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
lengthen its life, observe the follow-
ing indications:
– when you park the vehicle, ensure
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly;If the vehicle is left inac-
tive for long periods at
cold, remove the battery
and store it in a warm place to
prevent freezing.
165VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANTA battery which is
kept at a charge of less than 50% for
any length of time will be damaged by
sulphation leading to a reduction in
cranking power and a higher risk of
the battery electrolyte freezing (this
may even occur at –10°C).
If the vehicle is inactive for a long pe-
riod of time, refer to the “Vehicle
storage” paragraph in section “Driving
your vehicle”.
If you want to add accessories after
buying the vehicle (alarm system, free-
hand phone kit, etc.) visit a Fiat Deal-
ership. They can suggest the most suit-
able accessories to get and check
whether the electric system can sup-
port the required load or whether a
larger capacity battery is required.
These devices will, in fact, run off the
battery even when the key is not in-
serted (vehicle parked) and can deploy
the battery. – the ceiling lights must be off. The
vehicle is however provided with an
automatic system for switching off in-
ternal lights;
– do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
– before performing any operation
on the electrical system, disconnect
the battery negative cable;
– battery terminals shall always be
perfectly tightened.
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