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Side fig. 19
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒lever in the point shown by the arrow
to compress the catch and remove the
unit A;
❒turn the bulb holder Bcounterclock-
wise, remove the snap-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder Bin the trans-
parent cover, then position the unit
making sure the catch clicks into place.FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 28
(where provided)
Contact Fiat Dealership to have front fog
lights replaced.REAR LIGHT UNITS
Tailgate light unit
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒push down cover A-fig. 29and re-
move electric connectorB-fig. 30;
fig. 29F0L0083mfig. 27F0L0520mfig. 28F0L0534m
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Side fixed light unit
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒loosen the two screws F-fig. 32and
remove the light unit;
❒remove the electrical connector;
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❒push the bulb holder side tabs C-fig.
31inwards to remove it;
❒remove bulbs slightly pushing them
and turning counterclockwise.The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows (fig. 31):
Dreversing lights;
Erear fog lights.
fig. 30F0L0084mfig. 31F0L0080mfig. 32F0L0085m
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❒press the bulb holder tab G-fig. 33to
remove it;
❒remove bulbs slightly pushing them
and turning counterclockwise.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows (fig. 33):
Htaillights / brake lights;
Idirection indicators.ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the snap-fitted cover;
❒press catches B-fig. 34and remove
the bulb holder;
fig. 33F0L0081m
❒remove the snap-fitted bulbs and
change them;
❒refit the bulb holder making sure
catches B-fig. 34click into place.
fig. 34F0L0190m
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHT fig. 36
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the point shown by the arrow
and remove lens A;
❒change the bulb Breleasing it from the
side contacts and making sure the new
bulb is correctly fastened between the
contacts;
❒refit the lens.
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
fig. 36F0L0079mfig. 37F0L0086m
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
fig. 37-38
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove cover A;
❒turn the 2 bulb holders Bcounter-
clockwise, remove and replace bulbs;
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F 12
F 13
F 31
F 32
F 33
F 34
F 35
F 36
F 37
F 38
F 39
F 40
F 41
F 42
F 43
F 4415
15
7.5
15
20
20
7.5
20
10
15
10
30
7.5
7.5/15 (*)
30
20 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard
USERSFUSE AMPERE
RH low beam
LH low beam - Light stability corrector
+15 excluded during ignition for dashboard control unit relay coils / engine
compartment and Body computer
+30 nodes front driver and passenger doors (door lock), TEG reader
Boot compartment node power supply (rear left power window)
Boot compartment node power supply (rear right power window)
+15 backing lights, supplementary heater control unit, flow gauge, water in diesel fuel
sensor, NC switch on brake pedal
+30 boot compartment node (rear door locks)
+15 instrument panel, control unit on gas discharge headlamps, NA switch on brake
pedal, supplementary stop light
Boot opening actuator
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket , central front ceiling light, rear side ceiling lights, siren
and volumetric sensor control unit for the antitheft system, tyre pressure control unit,
air conditioning control unit, Blue-tooth control unit
Heated rear window
Windscreen / rear window washer nozzle demisters
+15 ABS / ESP control unit, electrohydraulic driving node, yaw sensor , steering
angle sensor
+15 excluded during ignition for electronic column switch module (windscreen wipers,
windscreen / rear window washer pump)
+15 excluded during ignition for cigar lighter, current outlet on tunnel
(*) Depending on the version
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When towing, remember
that without the help of the
brake booster and power steering, a
greater effort is required on the ped-
al and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and avoid
jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the com-
ponents in contact with it. When
towing the car, you must comply
with the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and how to
tow on the road.
WARNING
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, dis-
engage the steering lock
(see paragraph “Ignition device” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
When towing, remember that with-
out 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 tow-
ing operations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the car, you
must comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow ring
and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights,
direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger
compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation,
adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear
and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness
and lubrication
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, power steering, windscreen washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check power steering hydraulic system (2.2 version)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
(except 1.8 version)
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions (1.8 version)
Sight inspect timing belt conditions (1.8 version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 Multijet 8v version)
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HEAVY-DUTY
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
carry out the following checks more fre-
quently than required in the Service
Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of locks, bonnet and
boot and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte) (only to be carried out by
skilled personnel or at Fiat Dealership
– see also paragraph “Battery” in this
section);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒light system operation (headlights, di-
rection indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒windscreen wiper/washer operation
and windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Selenia, products, designed and pro-
duced specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in section “Technical speci-
fications”).
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