Get SERVICING AND CARE -> BATTERY Guide for Fiat Doblo Van 2010-2022

USEFUL TIPS FOR

EXTENDING BATTERY

LIFE

The battery is also more prone to the

risk of freezing (already at temperatures

of -10°C). Refer to the paragraph

"Vehicle inactivity" in "Starting and

driving" if the vehicle is left parked for a

long time.

BATTERY

The battery is of the “limited

maintenance” type: under normal

conditions of use, the electrolyte does

not need topping up with distilled water.

It does, however, need to be checked

periodically at a Fiat Dealership or

by specialist personnel to make sure it

is working correctly.

To avoid draining your battery and

make it last longer, observe the

following instructions:

If, after buying the vehicle, you want to

install electric accessories which require

permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)

contact a Fiat Dealership whose

qualified personnel, in addition to

suggesting the most suitable devices

from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will

evaluate the overall electric absorption,

checking whether the vehicle's

electrical system is capable of

when you park the vehicle, ensure

that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are

closed properly, to prevent any roof

lights from remaining on inside the

passenger's compartment;

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switch off all roof lights inside the

vehicle: the vehicle is however

REPLACING THE

BATTERY

equipped with a system which switches

all internal lights off automatically;

If required, replace the battery with an

original spare part with the same

specifications.

do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,

hazard warning lights, etc.) switched

on for a long time when the engine

is not running;

withstanding the load required, or

whether it should be integrated with a

more powerful battery.

If a battery with different specifications

is fitted, the service intervals given in

the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will no

longer be valid.

Since some of these devices continue

to consume electricity even when

the engine is off, they gradually run

down the battery.

before performing any operation on

the electrical system, disconnect the

negative battery pole;

Follow the battery manufacturer's

instructions for maintenance.

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completely tighten the battery

terminals.

IMPORTANT If the charge level remains

under 50% for a long time, the battery

is damaged by sulphation, reducing

its capacity and efficiency at starting.

145)

WARNING

143) Battery fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and

eyes. Keep naked flames or possible

sources of sparks away from the battery:

risk of explosion or fire.

144) Using the battery when the fluid is too

low can damage it irreparably and generate

a risk of explosion.

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145) When performing any operation on

the battery or near it, always protect your

eyes with special goggles.

WITH START&STOP

SYSTEM

BATTERY

RECHARGING

Versions with dummy pole fig. 216

IMPORTANT The battery recharging

procedure is given as information only.

This operation should be performed

at a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

37) Incorrect assembly of electrical and

electronic devices may cause severe

damage to your vehicle. Contact a Fiat

Dealership if you want to install

accessories (alarms, radiophone, etc.):

they will suggest the most suitable devices

and advise you if a higher capacity battery

needs to be installed.

Charging should be slow at a low

ampere rating for approximately 24

hours. Charging for a long time may

damage the battery.

To recharge, proceed as follows:

IN THE ABSENCE OF THE

START&STOP SYSTEM

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38) If the vehicle needs to be off the road

for a long period under conditions of

intense cold, remove the battery and take it

to a heated location, otherwise it may

freeze.

disconnect the terminal from the

negative battery pole;

disconnect the quick release

negative terminal A from the dummy

negative terminal B; this is because

a battery status monitoring sensor D is

fitted on the negative battery terminal

C and should never be disconnected

except for when the battery is actually

replaced;

connect the charger cables to the

battery terminals, observing the poles;

turn on the charger;

when you have finished, turn the

charger off before disconnecting it from

the battery;

WARNING

4) Batteries contain substances which are

very dangerous for the environment. To

replace your battery, we recommend

contacting your Fiat Dealership to dispose

of your old battery in full respect of the

environment and in compliance with all

applicable laws and regulations.

reconnect the negative battery

terminal.

connect the positive cable of the

charger to the positive pole of the

battery and the negative cable to the

dummy negative terminal B;

turn on the charger;

after the recharge, turn the charger

off before disconnecting it from the

battery;

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after disconnecting the battery

charger, reconnect the quick-release

negative terminal A to the dummy pole

when you have finished, turn the

charger off before disconnecting it from

the battery;

WINDSCREEN/REAR

WINDOW WIPER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

reconnect the connector B to the

sensor C of the battery.

BLADES

Versions without dummy pole fig.

217

Periodically clean the rubber part using

special products; TUTELA

PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is

recommended.

146) 147)

WARNING

Replace the blades if the rubber edge is

deformed or worn. In any case, it is

advisable to replace them

146) Battery fluid is poisonous and

corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and

eyes. The battery recharging operation

must be performed in a ventilated place,

away from naked flames or possible

sources of sparks to avoid the risk of

explosion and fire.

approximately once a year.

A few simple precautions can reduce

the possibility of damage to the blades:

if the temperature falls below zero,

make sure that ice has not frozen

the rubber against the glass. Use a

de-icing product to release it if required;

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147) Don't try to recharge a frozen battery:

it must be thawed first, otherwise it may

explode. If the battery was frozen, have

it inspected by specialised personnel

before recharging to check that the internal

elements are not damaged and that the

casing is not cracked, which causes the

risk of leakage of poisonous, corrosive

acid.

To recharge proceed as follows, paying

great care:

press button A to detach connector

B from battery status monitoring sensor

C (this is located on the negative pole

of the battery itself);

remove any snow from the glass: in

addition to protecting the blades, this

prevents effort on the motor and

overheating;

connect the positive cable (+) of the

battery charger to the battery positive

terminal (+);

do not operate the windscreen and

rear window wipers on dry glass.

148)

connect the negative cable (–) of the

battery charger to the pin D of the

negative battery terminal (–);

turn on the charger;

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