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STARTING
AND DRIVING
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a bulb is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing it: refer to the “If a fu-
se blows” paragraph in this chapter for
fuse location.
❒before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power.
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb. Versions with alloy rims
❒Check that the hub contact surfaces
are clean;
❒fit the normal wheel centring it on the
pins, lead in the fastening screws and
tighten them using the wrench provi-
ded;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tigh-
ten the bolts in the sequence shown
in fig. 16.
❒snap fit the wheel cup on the hub.
When you have finished
❒stow the spare wheel C-fig. 11 in the
space provided in the boot;
❒Fit the jack partially open in its box B-
fig. 11forcing it lightly to prevent it
from vibrating when travelling;
❒put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒arrange the container and tools in the
spare wheel and secure the fastening
device A-fig. 11;
❒rearrange the preformed boot cover
correctly.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) that are not car-
ried out properly or do not take the
technical specifications of the system
into account can cause malfunctions
leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which may cau-
se small fragments of glass to be
projected outwards if the bulb is
broken.
WARNING
Halogen lamps must be hand-
led holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transpa-
rent part of the bulb with
your fingers may reduce the intensity
of the emitted light and even compro-
mise duration of the lamp itself. In the
case of accidental contact, rub the
lamp with a cloth and spirit and leave
to dry.IMPORTANT A slight misting may appear
on the internal surface of the headlight:
this does not indicate a fault and is cau-
sed by low temperature and the degree of
humidity in the air. Misting will rapidly di-
sappear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.
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STARTING
AND DRIVING
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
SAFETY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
F0H0720m
FUSE LOCATION
The fuses are contained in two dash-
boards, one on the dashboard on the left
hand of the steering column and one in the
engine compartment next to the battery.Fuse box on the dashboard
To access the dashboard fuse box fig. 38
remove the protective plastic cover A-
fig. 39-40.
fig. 39 - Left-hand drive version F0H0719m
fig. 40 - Right-hand drive version F0H0198m
fig. 38