FIAT DOBLO 2009 2.G Owner's Guide

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Reclining backrest adjustment
Lift lever E-fig. 19 and, slightly detaching the back from
the backrest, accompany the movement of the backrest
until it is in the desired position.
Lumbar support adjustment fig. 19
(for versions/markets where available)
The lumbar support adjustment ensures better back sup-
port. To adjust, turn knob F.
Heated driver’s seat fig. 19
To switch on/off, press button B.
The LED in the button comes on to indicate activation.
Height adjustment
Move lever C-fig. 19upwards to raise the front section
of the seat and lever Dupwards to raise the rear section
of the seat. To lower the seat, move the levers down-
wards.
IMPORTANT The seat is raised when no one is on it; the
seat is lowered when sitting in the driver’s seat.
SEATS
DRIVER’S SEAT
(for Cargo versions where provided)
All adjustments must be made with the ve-
hicle stationary.
WARNING
After releasing the adjustment lever, always
check that the seat is locked into place by
trying to move it back and forth. If it is not locked,
the seat may move unexpectedly and make you lose
control of the vehicle.
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Longitudinal adjustment
Lift the lever A-Fig.19and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in the driving position your arms should be
slightly bent and your hands should rest on the rim of
the steering wheel.
F
E
A
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fig. 19F0V0210m

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INDEXDriver’s seat height adjustment
(for versions/markets where provided)
Operate lever C to lift or lower the rear part of the cush-
ion to achieve the most comfortable driving position.
WARNING Adjustment must only be carried out when
seated in the relevant seat. DRIVER’S SEAT fig. 20
(for Doblò/Doblò Combi/Cargo versions, where
provided)
F0V0013mfig. 20
All adjustments must be made with the ve-
hicle stationary.
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Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
the driving position your arms should rest on the rim of
the steering wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever, al-
ways check that the seat is locked into
place by trying to move it back and forth. If it is
not locked, the seat may move unexpectedly and
make you lose control of the vehicle.
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Backrest inclination adjustment
Turn knob B.

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fig. 21F0V0142mfig. 22
FOLDAWAY PASSENGER SEAT
(for versions/markets where provided)
The passenger seat can be folded away on some Cargo
versions. Driver’s seat lumbar support adjustment
(for versions/markets where provided)
Turn knob D-fig. 20 to adjust the backrest support.
Seat heating
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press button A-fig. 21 to
switch the function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on the button
turns on.
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F0V0143mfig. 23
F0V0144mfig. 24
Seat folding
To fold the seat, proceed as follows:
❒open the passenger side door;
❒pull lever A-fig. 22 and fold the backrest forwards in
the direction indicated by the arrow;
❒then push the backrest B-fig. 23 down: the seat is
now completely folded over on itself into the “table”
position;
❒pull flap C-fig. 24 and push the backrest down further:
the seat is now completely folded away. Repositioning the seat
To return the seat back to its normal position, proceed
as follows:
❒grab flap A-fig. 25 and lift the backrest;
❒pull on levers B-fig. 26 and lift the seat up further.
F0V0145mfig. 25

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F0V0146mfig. 26
When the passenger seat is folded away,
the space created cannot be used for load-
ing. When the vehicle is in motion, you are there-
fore advised to remove or secure any objects that
might interfere with the driver. If there is no par-
tition between the cab and the load compartment,
tall objects or packages may take up part of the
passenger area. Make sure that these items are
well secured by using the available hooks and that
they cannot interfere with the driver.
WARNING
ACCESS TO THE REAR SEATS
(Doblò and Doblò Combi versions)
To access the rear seats, open one of the sliding side doors
(see “Doors” in this section). SEAT THAT CAN BE FOLDED INTO TABLE
(Doblò and Doblò Combi versions, where provided)
On some versions the seat can be folded into a table po-
sition.
WARNING Only move the seat when there are no rear
passengers.
Seat folding
❒Open the passenger side door;
❒Pull lever A and fold the backrest forwards in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒Then push the backrest B down: the seat is now complete-
ly folded over on itself into the
“table” position;
Repositioning the seat:
❒operate lever A and lift the backrest upwards.
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3rdROW SEAT MOVEMENTS
Proceed as follows:
❒fully lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it is
fully extended and not twisted;
❒lift lever A-fig. 26c retaining the backrest and fold the
latter forwards. When you lift the lever, you will see
a red band;
❒pull the tape B-fig. 26c behind the seat backrests and
fold the seats and the backrests forwards;
N.B. On the split seats, there are rubber bands on the lower
edge of the cushion so you can attach the folded seat to the 2nd
row rear seat head restraint rods.
3rdROW SEAT REMOVAL
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it is
fully extended and not twisted;
❒lift lever A-fig. 26c retaining the backrest and fold the
latter forwards. When you lift the lever, you will see
a red band.
❒pull the tape B-fig. 26c behind the seat backrests and
fold the seats and the backrests forwards.
❒position the head restraint using the openings under
the cushion to insert the rods;
❒push the lever as illustrated in fig. 26d;
❒remove the seat from the attachments on the floor.
3
rdROW SEAT REPOSITIONING
Proceed as follows:
❒attach the hooks to the floor fig. 26e;
❒push the lever as illustrated in fig. 26d and pull it to
make sure that the seat is still correctly secured;
❒withdraw the head restraint under the cushion;
B
A
F0V0205mfig. 26cF0V0206mfig. 26d

F0V0168mfig. 29
PARTITIONS
(for versions/markets where provided)
CARGO VERSIONS
Plated fixed partition fig. 27
Separates the passenger area from the load compartment.
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F0V0103mfig. 28
F0V0102mfig. 27
❒fold the cushion and the backrest over;
❒reposition the head restraint.
WARNING Make sure that the seat is properly secured
to the fastenings on the floor and that the lever A-fig. 26c
is tightened (red band not visible).
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F0V0170mfig. 31
LADDER BULKHEAD BEHIND DRIVER fig. 30
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions there is a fixed ladder that protects the
driver if the load transported is unstable.
COMBI VERSIONS N1
Fixed partition fig. 31
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is located behind the backrest of the rear seats.
F0V0169mfig. 30
Fixed glazed partition fig. 28
This has a central glass so you can keep an eye on your
load.
Split swing partition fig. 29
If you need to carry awkward shaped items, you can open
the partition as follows:
❒lay the foldaway passenger seat flat (see previous
pages);
❒from inside the load compartment, release the pin on
the back of the partition and attach it to the backrest
of the folded seat.
To put the partition back in its normal position, follow the
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REAR fig. 33
(for versions/markets where provided)
To use them, lift them up.
To put them away, press buttons A and push the head
restraints down into the backrest.
To extract the head restraints, lift them until you hear the
click (which indicates they are in the position of use).
WARNING When the rear seats are in use, the head re-
straints must always be in the position of use.
F0V0119mfig. 33F0V0105mfig. 32
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT fig. 32
These are height-adjustable and lock into place automat-
ically.
Adjustment
❒upwards adjustment: lift the head restraint until it locks.
❒downwards adjustment: press button A and lower the
head restraint.
All adjustments must only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the engine
off. Head restraints must be adjusted so that the
head, rather than the neck, rests on them. This is
the only way they can protect your head correctly.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head restraint
protective action, adjust the seat back so
that your trunk is upright and keep your head as
close as possible to the head restraint.
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F0V0014mfig. 34
STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the steering wheel can
be adjusted on all versions.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒release lever A-fig. 34 by pushing it forwards
(position 1);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒lock lever A by pulling it towards the steering wheel
(position 2).
The adjustments should only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary and the en-
gine turned off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-sales operations involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stalling an anti-theft device). This could affect per-
formance and safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the vehicle failing to comply with reg-
ulations.
WARNING