ABS FIAT DOBLO COMBI 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position
or construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle integrity;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.

STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
4)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership before
driving again.
5)Always remove the key when you leave
your vehicle to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse gear if the vehicle is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
6)Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.7)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and safety,
cause the lapse of warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the vehicle with
type approval requirements.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when
the key is removed from the ignition
device.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna
built into the ignition device. The
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
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connect the connection of the seat
A to the connection on vehicle and turn
the ring present on the seat connection
clockwise (until it locks);
withdraw the head restraint under
the cushion;
fold the cushion and the backrest
over;
reposition the head restraint;
reposition the rolling curtain in its
housing.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the seat is
properly secured to the fastenings on
the floor and that the lever A fig. 27
is tightened (red band not visible).FRONT BENCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
15)
Some versions feature a front bench
with central and side passenger
backrests that fold down to a table.
To fold the backrests, pull the tabs A or
B fig. 35 to recline the central or side
backrest portion fig. 36.
The central backrest features a
retaining clip that can be used to hold
documents.IMPORTANT Before folding down the
central backrest, you need to
completely lower the head restraint to
prevent it from interfering with the
gear lever in certain driving conditions.
By pulling the tab C fig. 35 you can
lift the single central and side place seat
to access an object compartment fig.
37.
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WARNING
22)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case
they can protect your head correctly.
23)To take best advantage of the
protection provided by the headrest, adjust
the seat back so that you are sitting up
straight and your head is as close to the
headrest as possible.
STEERING WHEEL
The height and axial position of the
steering wheel can be adjusted on all
versions.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
release lever A fig. 50 by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
adjust the steering wheel;
lock lever A fig. 50 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position 2).
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WARNING
24)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off.
25)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also result in
the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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38)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compartment, see
chapter “Technical specifications”. Also
make sure that the objects you place in the
luggage compartment have been properly
secured, to avoid them from being thrown
forward consequent to sudden braking and
injuring your passengers.
39)You must not use the folded rear seat
to carry luggage. The load could be thrown
forward into the backrest of the front
seats, seriously injuring the occupants.
40)Make sure that the objects are
positioned carefully and secured to the
hooks on the floor to prevent them flung
forwards in the event of sharp braking and
causing injury to the passengers.
WARNING
7)To close the tailgate use handle B fig.
73. Do not try to close the tailgate by
pressing on the side shock absorbers C
fig. 73. Also be careful not to knock the
side shock absorbers when you load the
boot, to avoid damaging them.
HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key
in the MAR position and the dipped
headlights on.
The vehicle tilts backwards when it is
loaded, raising the beam. The beams
must therefore be realigned in this case.
Headlight alignment
adjustment
Press
andfig. 86 on the
control panel.
The display located on the instrument
panel provides a visual warning of
the adjusted position.
Position 0 - one or two people in the
front seats.
Position 1 - five people.Position 2 - five people + load in the
luggage compartment.
Position 3 - driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the light beam
alignment every time the load
transported changes.
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Cylinder certification
The methane cylinders are certified in
accordance with ECE Regulation no.
110.
The cylinders must be inspected, in
accordance with ECE Regulation
Procedure no. 110, every 4 years from
the vehicle registration date or in
accordance with specific regulations in
individual countries.PETROL/METHANE
SWITCH
This engine normally runs on methane
except during starting when it runs
on petrol. Switching to methane takes
place automatically and is shown on
the instrument panel display by
switching off the
signal in the display.
Methane fuel reserve
The level of methane in the cylinders is
indicated by the four vertical bars
near the word CNG on the instrument
panel display fig. 91. When the residual
amount of methane is lower than 1/5
of the capacity of the cylinders, the first
level and the edges of the bars of the
other 3 levels flash until the next
methane refuelling. A specific message
will appear on the display in addition
to an acoustic warning.
If the methane has run out, switching to
petrol takes place automatically:
for Euro 5 versions: on the
instrument panel display, first level plus
edges of the bars of the other three
levels keep blinking and the indicator
lights up near the CNG icon.
for Euro 6 versions: on the display,
all the empty segments stop flashing
and then the
indicator near the CNG
icon turns on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the dedicated button fig. 87
located on the central tunnel. The LED
on the button switching on indicates
that the request for switching has taken
place correctly.
The actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on
the vehicle usage conditions to
guarantee switching in absolute safety
and will be confirmed by the
warning
light in the instrument panel display
coming on/going off.
In addition, in the case of starting at
outside temperatures of below around
-10°C, the switching times from Petrol
to Methane increase to allow the
pressure regulator/reduction unit to
become warm enough.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or pick-up, there
may be a brief flat spot (drop in power).
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT
PANEL ............................................ 51
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 53
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 54
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 55
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 57
-LOW BRAKE FLUID / HANDBRAKE
APPLIED / LOW BRAKE BOOSTER
VACUUM ............................................. 57
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 58
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 59
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 59
-COMFORT-MATIC /
DUALOGIC™TRANSMISSION
FAULT ................................................. 59
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 60
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 60
-LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........... 61
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ............ 61
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 62
-DOOR OPEN ..................................... 62
-INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 63
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 64
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 64
-GLOW PLUG PREHEATING/GLOW
PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE ............. 65
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER.................. 65
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE - FIAT CODE ......................... 66
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 66
-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 67
-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 68
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 69-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............. 70
-TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ........................................ 70
-TPMS................................................. 71
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 71
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE....... 71
-DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............ 72
-FOLLOW ME HOME .......................... 72
-LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR ............ 73
-RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ......... 73
-FOG LIGHTS ...................................... 73
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 73
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 74
-CNG SYSTEM FAILURE ..................... 74
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault. In this
case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but
without the advantage of the ABS system.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
amberFUEL RESERVE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds. The warning
light switches on when about 9 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
The triangle on the left side of the symbol
indicates the side
of the vehicle with the fuel filler.The warning light will blink to indicate a system
fault. If this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the car is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ............ 77
ABS SYSTEM ................................. 77
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 78
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ....................................... 81
SEAT BELTS ................................... 81
SBR SYSTEM ................................. 83
PRETENSIONER.............................. 84
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ...... 86
ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SETUP ............................. 90
FRONT AIRBAGS............................ 96
SIDE BAGS .....................................101
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The vehicle has the following active
safety systems:
ABS;
EBD system;
Brake Assist system;
ESC system;
ASR system;
Hill Holder system;
MSR system;
For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.
ABS SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking and slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system completes
the system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To get the maximum
efficiency of the braking system,
a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.
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FAULT INDICATIONS
ABS fault
ABS failure is indicated by the
warning light on the instrument
panel coming on (together with the
appropriate message on the
multifunction display on some versions)
(see “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the braking system will still
be effective, although without the
extra capacity offered by the ABS.
Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
EBD failure
ABS failure is indicated by the
and
warning lights on the instrument
panel coming on (together with the
appropriate message on the
multifunction display on some versions)
(see “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
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