FIAT DOBLO COMBI 2016 2.G Owners Manual

LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped
with the arm hoist or workshop lift.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
The tow ring provided with the vehicle
is located in the tool box behind the left
seat backrest (Cargo versions) or in
the boot (Doblò / Doblò Combi
versions).
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Proceed as follows:
release the cap A fig. 206-fig. 207;
take the tow hook B from the tool
bag;
fully screw the hook onto the
threaded front or rear pin.
133) 134) 135)
30)
WARNING
133)Before starting towing operations,
turn the ignition key to MAR and then
to STOP, without extracting it. If the key is
extracted, the steering lock engages
automatically and it is consequently
impossible to steer the wheels.
134)Clean the threaded seat carefully
before fastening the ring. Before towing the
vehicle, make sure that the tow ring is
fully tightened in its appropriate housing.
Do not start the engine whilst the vehicle is
being towed.
206F0V0050
207F0V0051
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135)When towing, remember that greater
effort is required on the brake pedal in
order to brake, since the brake servo is not
providing assistance. Do not use flexible
cables when towing and avoid jerky
movements. During towing operations,
make sure that the fastened joint does not
damage adjoining components. When
towing the vehicle, comply with the specific
rules of the highway code regarding the
towing device and road conduct. Do
not start the engine whilst the vehicle is
being towed.
WARNING
30)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using ropes
or other non-rigid devices. Respecting the
above conditions, towing must take place
with two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............170
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....171
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................178
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE ...........178
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............179
AIR CLEANER/ POLLEN FILTER .....189
DIESEL FILTER................................189
BATTERY ........................................190
BATTERY RECHARGING ................191
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER ............................................192
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................194
RUBBER HOSES ............................195
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY .....................................195
BODYWORK ...................................196
INTERIORS .....................................198
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential for
ensuring long vehicle life under the best
conditions.
This is why Fiat has planned a series of
checks and services every 30,000/
35,000 km (depending on the version).
It is, however, important to remember
that scheduled servicing does not
completely cover all the vehicle's
requirements: even in the initial period
before 30,000/35,000 km, and then
subsequently between one service and
another, ordinary care is always
required such as routine checks
involving topping up fluid levels,
checking tyre pressures etc...
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
Coupons are required by the
manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing can be carried
out by any Fiat Dealership, at
pre-established times.
If during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may only be carried out with the
express agreement of the Customer.IMPORTANT It is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership in the event of any
minor operating failure, without waiting
for the next service coupon.
If your vehicle is used frequently for
trailer towing, the interval between
scheduled maintenance services must
be reduced.
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SERVICING AND CARE

SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system and
adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper
blades●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and operation of
brake pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt●●
Spark plug replacement (*)●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replace the toothed timing drive belt (**)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of engine management systems (using diagnosis
socket)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
(*) For 1.4 Turbo Petrol versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following: only use
spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph in the "Technical
Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are advised to contact a Fiat Dealership to have plugs
replaced.
(**) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (***)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
(***) If the vehicle annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months.
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DIESEL VERSIONS WITHOUT DPF (1.3 MultiJet - 1.6 MultiJet)
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system and
adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●●
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and operation of
brake pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)●●●●●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the
diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6
months)●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.6 MultiJet version) (*)●
Replace fuel filter (°)●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Replace pollen filter (or every 24 months)●●●●●●
(*) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
(°) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 35,000 km.
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DIESEL VERSIONS WITH DPF (1.3 MultiJet - 1.6 MultiJet - 2.0 MultiJet)
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system and
adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and operation of
brake pad wear indicator●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)●●●●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
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