Fiat Doblo Owner's Handbook Manual - Bump Starting

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IN AN EMERGENCY

BUMP STARTING

IF A TYRE IS

PUNCTURED

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Wheel changing and correct use of

the jack and spare wheel call for some

precautions as listed below.

Catalysed vehicles must

not be bump started

(pushed, towed or coast-

ed down hill) as this could cause

fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-

haust system and damage it be-

yond repair.

Remember that until

the engine has started the

brake booster and hy-

draulic power steering systems

will not work and a greater effort

will therefore be required to de-

press the brake pedal or turn the

steering wheel.

Alert other drivers that

the vehicle is stationary in

compliance with local

regulations: hazard warning

lights, warning triangle etc.

Passengers on board should

leave the vehicle, especially if it is

heavily laden. Passengers should

stay away from oncoming traffic

while the wheel is being changed.

If the wheel is being changed on

a steep or badly surfaced road,

place wedges or other suitable

material under the wheels to

stop the vehicle.

The spare wheel is vehicle-spe-

cific. Never use the wheel on oth-

er models. Never fit other mod-

el spare wheels on your vehicle.

Do not use the jack for

loads over the value indi-

cated on the plate.

The jack should only be used to

change a wheel on the vehicle for

which it was designed. It should

not be put to other uses or em-

ployed to raise other models of

vehicle. Under no circumstances

should it be used when carrying

out repairs under the vehicle.

An incorrectly positioned jack

may cause the vehicle to fall.

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