Get STARTING AND DRIVING -> STARTING THE ENGINE Guide for Fiat Doblo Van 2010-2022

PROCEDURE FOR

PETROL VERSIONS

PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL

VERSIONS

STARTING THE

ENGINE

Proceed as follows:

The vehicle is fitted with an immobiliser:

if the engine fails to start, see the

paragraph on “The Fiat CODE system”

in the “Dashboard and controls”

section.

engage the handbrake;

put the gear lever into neutral;

engage the handbrake;

put the gear lever into neutral;

turn the ignition key to MAR: the

fully depress the clutch pedal,

without touching the accelerator;

warning lights

and

on the

instrument panel will turn on;

wait for the warning lights

The engine may be noisier during the

first few seconds of operation,

turn the ignition key to AVV and

release it as soon as the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at the

first attempt, return the ignition key to

STOP before repeating the starting

procedure.

and

especially after a long period of

inactivity. This is due to the hydraulic

tappets, the timing system chosen for

petrol engine versions to reduce the

number of servicing interventions, and

affects neither functionality nor reliability.

to switch off. The hotter the engine

is, the quicker this will happen;

fully depress the clutch pedal,

without touching the accelerator;

If, when the ignition key is on MAR, the

instrument panel warning light

remains on together with warning

turn the ignition key to AVV as soon

switches off.

as warning light

17) 18)

95)

Waiting too long will waste the heating

work carried out by the glow plugs.

Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

light

, turn the key to STOP and

then back to MAR; if the warning light

remains on, try the other keys provided

with the vehicle. If you are still unable

to start the engine, perform the

emergency starting procedure (see

"Emergency starting" in the "In an

emergency" chapter) and contact a Fiat

Dealership.

IMPORTANT With the engine cold, the

accelerator pedal must be fully released

when you turn the ignition key to AVV.

If the engine does not start at the

first attempt, return the ignition key to

STOP before repeating the starting

procedure.

If, when the ignition key is at MAR the

warning light remains lit, turn the

key to STOP and then back to MAR; if

the warning light remains lit, try with the

other keys provided with the vehicle. If

you still cannot start the engine, contact

a Fiat Dealership.

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19)

HANDBRAKE

WARMING UP THE

ENGINE JUST AFTER IT

HAS STARTED

WARNING

The handbrake lever is located between

the front seats. Pull the lever upwards

to engage the handbrake and ensure

that the vehicle does not move. The

vehicle should be secured after several

clicks of the lever. If it is not, contact

a Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.

17) It is advisable not to demand maximum

performance from your vehicle (e.g.

excessive acceleration, long distances at

high speeds, excessively intense braking,

etc.) during the initial period of use.

Proceed as follows:

drive off slowly, letting the engine

turn at medium revs. Do not accelerate

abruptly;

18) When the engine is off, do not leave

the key turned to MAR to prevent

unnecessary electrical consumption from

draining the battery.

do not demand full performance at

first. Wait until the engine coolant

temperature gauge starts moving.

96)

When the handbrake lever is engaged

and the ignition key is in MAR position,

the instrument panel warning light

will switch on.

19) If the indicator flashes for 60

seconds after starting or during an

extended towing period, this indicates

a problem in the glow plug pre-heating

system. Use the vehicle normally if the

engine starts, but contact a Fiat Dealership

as soon as possible.

EMERGENCY STARTING

If the instrument panel warning light

stays on steadily, you can perform

an emergency starting by using the

code on the CODE card (see the “In an

emergency” section).

Proceed as follows to release the

handbrake:

slightly lift the lever and press

release button A fig. 140;

20) Never start the engine by pushing,

towing or driving downhill. This could

cause fuel to flow into the catalytic

converter and damage it beyond repair.

keep button A pressed and lower

the lever. The

20)

warning light in the

STOPPING THE ENGINE

instrument panel will switch off.

Press the brake pedal when carrying

out this operation to prevent the vehicle

from moving accidentally.

Turn the ignition key to STOP while the

engine is idling.

WARNING

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you

should allow the engine to “catch

its breath” before turning it off by letting

it idle to allow the temperature in the

engine compartment to fall.

PARKING

95) It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine takes in

oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,

carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.

Proceed as follows:

stop the engine and engage the

handbrake;

engage the gear (on a slope, engage

first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill

or reverse if it is facing downhill) and

leave the wheels steered.

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