2023 Fiat Doblo Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Fiat Doblo is a flexible and useful choice for people who want a capable and roomy van for their family. The new Doblo, which is known for its practical design, has a large cabin that can easily fit both people and things. The 2023 Fiat Doblo is designed with usefulness and comfort in mind. It has ergonomic seats, advanced infotainment options, and a variety of useful storage solutions. The 2023 Fiat Doblo is a great choice for families and businesses looking for a reliable and adaptable vehicle that easily combines convenience and practicality. Its efficient engine options, strong build quality, and modern safety features make it an appealing choice.

SEATS, RESTRAINTS

Position
WARNING: Only drive with the head restraint set to the proper position.

The upper edge of the head restraint should be at the upper head level. If this is not possible for extremely tall people, set to the highest position, and set to the lowest position for small people.

Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats

• Height adjustment: Pull the head restraint upwards or press catch and push it downwards.
• Removal: Press catch, pull the respective head restraint upwards, and remove.

Head restraints on rear seats

• Height adjustment: Pull the head restraint upwards or push it downwards.
• Removal: Press catch, pull the respective head restraint upwards, and remove.

FRONT SEATS
Seat position

WARNING

• Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted.
• Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
• Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment.
• Never store any objects under the seats.
• Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals so that the legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all sides and of all display instruments. There should be at least one hand of clearance between the head and the roof frame. Your thighs should rest lightly on the seat without pressing into it.
• Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between the shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do not angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of approx. 25°.
• Adjust the seat and steering wheel in a way that the wrist rests on top of the steering wheel while the arm is fully extended and the shoulders are on the backrest.
• Adjust the steering wheel.
• Adjust the head restraint.
• Adjust the lumbar support so that it supports the natural shape of the spine.

Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and backrests.

• Longitudinal adjustment: Pull the handle, slide the seat, then release the handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place. Depending on the version, pull the lever of the passenger seat and slide the seat, then release the handle.

Backrest inclination
Push the lever, adjust the inclination, and release the lever. Do not lean on the backrest when adjusting.

Seat height
Lever pumping motion

• Up: Seat higher
• Down: seat lower

Lumbar support
Turn the handwheel to suit personal requirements.

Seat folding
Depending on the version, the front passenger seat can be folded flat to the table position. Folding single seat front passenger side Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible, to avoid contact with the instrument panel during folding. Push the head restraint down or remove it before folding the backrest. Depending on the version, remove the armrest. Push the lever, fold the backrest fully forward, and release the lever. Then push the backrest down further until it is completely flat.

Unfolding single seat front passenger side
To restore the seat to the upright position, pull up the backrest as far as it will go. Pull the lever and raise the backrest fully then release the lever.

Folding bench seat on the front passenger side
Fold down the center backrest by pulling the loop. Fold down the outer backrest by pulling the loop. Swing the backrest forward until the seat is lowered on the vehicle floor. When retracted, the maximum weight on the backrest is 50 kg. To lift the seat cushion pull the lever and raise the seat cushion against the backrest until it locks. Unfolding the bench seat front passenger side To restore the backrest to the upright position, pull up the seat till it is engaged. To restore the seat cushion to its original position, push the lever and lower the seat cushion till it is engaged.
WARNING: When the front passenger seat is in the folded position, the front passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation.

Armrest
The armrest can be folded up. To remove the armrest fold it up, push, and turn it to the position shown in the picture. Then pull off the armrest from the backrest. To fit the armrest engage it in the backrest. Push and fold the armrest in the upright position. Pull the armrest out a bit and fold it downwards.

Second-row seats
Depending on the equipment, the rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded down. Before folding the rear seat backrests, execute the following if necessary:

• Move the front seats forward.
• Remove the load compartment cover.

Folding the seats

1. Push the head restraint downwards.
2. Check that the outer seat belts are lying correctly on the backrests.
3. Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down the backrests onto the seat cushion.
4. Depending on the version, fold down the center backrest by pulling the loop.
5. Alternatively, fold the seat backrests from the load compartment: pull the lever on the left or right sidewall of the load compartment to fold the rear seat backrests.

WARNING

• Take care when operating the rear backrests from the load compartment. The backrest is folded with considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Ensure that nothing is attached to the rear seats or located on the seat cushion.
• Always make sure that the load in the vehicle is securely stowed. Otherwise, objects can be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle.

Unfolding the seats
To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright position until they engage audibly. The backrests are properly engaged when the red mark near the release lever is no longer visible.
WARNING: When folding up, ensure that backrests are securely locked in position before driving. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.

Third-row seats
WARNING

• When rear seats or backrests are being adjusted or folded, keep hands and feet away from the moving area.
• Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
• Drive only with engaged seats and backrests.
• When installing the rear seats, ensure that the seat assembly is properly located on the anchor points, the locks are fully engaged, and the backrest is returned to the correct position.
• Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or a collision.
• Always make sure that the load in the vehicle is securely stowed. Otherwise, objects can be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle.

Depending on the version, the load compartment area can be increased by folding up or removing the third-row seats.

Folding the seats

1. Push the head restraint downwards and if necessary fold down the seats of the second row. Folding the seats of the second row
2. Pull the lever and fold down the backrest onto the seat cushion.
3. Pull the handle and tilt the entire seat forward.
4. Secure the folded seat in the upright position by attaching the strap to one of the pillars of the head restraint in front of the folded seat.

Unfolding the seats

1. Ensure that the seat belts do not obstruct the unfolding maneuver.
2. Remove the strap and lower the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring the rear support is located on the anchor point and securely latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the head restraint.

Removing the seats

1. Push the head restraint downwards and if necessary fold down the seats of the second row. Folding the seats of the second row.
2. Pull the lever and fold down the backrest onto the seat cushion. Pull the handle and tilt the entire seat forward (refer to “Folding the seats” above).
3. Pull the loop to disengage the locks and remove the seat assembly from the floor anchor points.

Installing the seats

1. Attach the seat assembly front supports to the front anchor points.
2. Fold the seat backward to the floor to fix its rear anchor point.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the head restraint.

Longitudinal seat adjustment
Pull the handle, slide the seat, then release the handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.

FAQ’s