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WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the loca-
tion of fuses, refer to the paragraph “If
a fuse blows” in this section;
❒Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface
may be lightly misted over: this is not a
fault but a natural fact due to low tem-
perature and the level of air humidity. It
will disappear as soon the headlights are
turned on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
vehicle:
AGlass bulbs: clipped into position. Pull
to remove.BBayonet type bulbs: to remove this
type of bulb from its holder, press the
bulb and turn it counter-clockwise.
CTubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.
D-EHalogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,
release the clip holding the bulb in
place. Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled touching only the metal-
lic part. If the transparent bulb
is touched with the fingers, its
lighting intensity is reduced and life of
the bulb may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and al-
low to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
WARNING
fig. 18F0N0078m
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IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT UNITS fig. 19
The front light units contain sidelights,
dipped beam, main beam and direction in-
dicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows:
Adirection indicators
Bsidelights/dipped beams (double light)
Cmain beams
To replace the main beam bulb, remove
cap A-fig. 20.
To replace the dipped beams/sidelights
bulb, remove cap B-fig. 20.
To replace the direction indicators bulb,
remove the bulb holder C-fig. 20.
After replacing the bulb, refit caps and
check for proper locking.SIDELIGHTS fig. 21
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protection cover B-fig.
20turning it counterclockwise;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb holder
unit A; remove the bulb Band replace
it;
❒refit the snap-fitted bulb holder unit
A;
❒refit the protection cover B-fig. 20
turning it clockwise and check for
proper locking.
fig. 19F0N0079mfig. 21F0N0082m
fig. 20F0N0080m
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protection cover A-fig.
20 turning it counterclockwise;
❒disconnect the electric connector A-
fig. 22;
❒release the bulb catch B-fig. 22;
❒remove the bulb C-fig. 22 and replace
it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the outlines
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector then, refit the
bulb holder catch Aand reconnect
the electrical connector B;
❒refit the protection cover A-fig. 20
turning it clockwise and check for
proper locking.DIRECTION INDICATORS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 23coun-
terclockwise and remove it;
❒remove the bulb pushing it gently and
turning it counterclockwise (“bayo-
net”);
❒replace the bulb;
❒refit the bulb holder, by turning it
clockwise and locking it properly.DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With incandescent bulb
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protection cover B-fig.
20turning it counterclockwise;
❒disconnect the electric connector A-
fig. 24;
❒release the bulb holder catch B-fig.
24;
❒remove the bulb C-fig. 24and replace
it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the outlines
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector then, refit the
bulb holder catch Band reconnect the
electrical connector A;
❒refit the protection cover turning it
clockwise and check for proper lock-
ing.
fig. 22F0N0083mfig. 23F0N0081mfig. 24F0N0084m
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Side fig. 25 - 26
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒move the mirror by hand to reach the
two fastening screws A;FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
To change front fog lights A-fig. 27pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn the steering wheel fully leftwards;
❒loosen the self-tapping screw and open
the lid on the front wheel box
❒remove the bayonet cap;
❒disconnect the connector;
❒release the bulb holder clip;
❒remove the bulb and change it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic section coincide with
the grooves on the headlight reflector,
refit the bulb holder clip and recon-
nect the electric connector;
❒refit the bayonet cap.
fig. 25F0N0169mfig. 27F0N0085mfig. 26F0N0170m
❒use the screwdriver provided to
loosen the screws and remove the
bulb holder unit releasing it from the
catches;
❒loosen the bulb turning it counter-
clockwise and change it B.
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REAR LIGHT UNITS
fig. 28-29-30
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows:
Abrake lights/taillights
Bdirection indicators
Creversing lights
Drear fog lights.
fig. 28F0N0086m
To replace a bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the rear swing door and loosen
the two fastening screws A;
❒disconnect the central electric con-
nector B and pull the lens unit out-
wards;
❒loosen the screws using the screw-
driver provided Cand remove the
bulb holder;
❒remove the bulb to replace D, E, For
Gpushing it slightly and turning it
counterclockwise (“bayonet” clamp-
ing) and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder and tighten the
screws C;
❒reconnect the electric connector B,
suitably refit the unit to the vehicle
body and then tighten the fastening
screws A.
fig. 30F0N0088mfig. 29F0N0087m
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fig. 46F0N0134m
Do not start the engine
when towing the vehicle.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”). When
towing, remember that without the
help of the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the vehicle does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When tow-
ing the vehicle, you must comply with
the specific traffic regulations regard-
ing the tow ring and how to tow on the
road.
WARNING
fig. 47F0N0135m
fig. 48F0N0136m
Front ring is housed in the tool compart-
ment under the front passenger’s seat.
To use it proceed as follows:
❒Open lid Aand remove it as shown in
fig. 46;
❒turn the knob Bcounterclockwise and
remove it fig. 46 to extract the com-
partment fig. 47;
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