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fig. 36F0C0360mfig. 37F0C0361mfig. 38F0C0419m
Side fixed light unit
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn the handle A-fig. 36to open the
door B;
❒hold the tongue C-fig. 37and open the
door for the rear light unit access;
❒remove the electric connector D;
❒push the bulb holder side tabs A-
fig. 38inwards to remove it;
❒ remove bulbs slightly pushing them and
turning counterclockwise.The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows:
B: taillights/brake lights;
C: direction indicators.
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BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the bulb A-fig. 52levering in
the points shown by the arrow.
❒open the protection B-fig. 53and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
❒re-close the protective cover Bon the
lens;
fig. 52F0C0221mfig. 53F0C0097mfig. 54F0C0206m
❒refit the light unit A-fig. 52inserting
it in its correct position firstly on one
end and then on the other until it clicks
into place.PUDDLE / DOOR LIGHTS fig. 54
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ open the door and remove the trans-
parent cover Alevering in the point
shown by the arrow;
❒open the protection Band replace the
snap-fitted bulb;
❒ re-close the protective cover Bon the
transparent cover A.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
Incorrect fitting of electrical
and electronic accessories can
seriously damage the car. If af-
ter buying the car, you want
to install electric accessories which re-
quire permanent electric supply
(alarm, free-hand phone kit, etc.) con-
tact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car electric system is ca-
pable of withstanding the load re-
quired, or whether it should be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.USEFUL ADVICE
FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE
OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒ the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an automat-
ic system for switching off internal
lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒ before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒ battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened. Batteries contain substances
that are very harmful for the
environment. You are advised
to have the battery changed
at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly
equipped for disposing of used batter-
ies respecting nature and the law.
If the car is left inactive for
long periods at cold, remove
the battery and store it in a warm
place to prevent freezing.
WARNING
When working on the bat-
tery or near it, always wear
the proper goggles.
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