Vehicle Storage - Fiat DOBLO Owner's Handbook Manual

CAUTION
When transporting the vehicle on a train or
on a recovery vehicle, the mud flaps might
be damaged.
Cold protection covers
In order to prevent the accumulation of
snow at the radiator cooling fan, it is
recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
CAUTION
The cold protection covers must be
removed when one of the following
conditions occurs:
● The ambient temperature is above
10 °C.
● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 120 km/h / 75 mph.
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Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
● Wash the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
1. Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever to
P. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Do not apply the parking brake.
3. Switch off ignition and all electrical
consumers.
4. Wait four minutes.
5. Open the bonnet, close all doors and
lock the vehicle.
6. Lift the plastic cover of the vehicle
battery's positive terminal in the
engine compartment.
7. Raise the lever fully and remove
clamp from the terminal.
Storage for a long period of time
(electric vehicle)
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever to
P. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and
lock the vehicle.
Up to four weeks
Plug in the charging cable.