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INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
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CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
D
ENGAGEMENT OF
SPORT FUNCTION
The word lights (up in the mul-
tifunction “SPORT” and reconfigurable
multifunction display “S”) when the con-
trol button is pressed and the sports set-
ting is turned on. If the button is pressed
again the word SPORT goes out.
SPORT
MAIN BEAMS
(blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are turned on.
1
LIMITED RANGE
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunctional display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display” in section “Your car”).BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber)
The warning light on the dial
turns on (and the message ap-
pears on the display) if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case have them changed
as soon as possible.
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SEAT BELTS
NOT FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the display
will light up when the car is mov-
ing and the driver’s seat belt is not correctly
fastened. The warning light will go on, and
a steady beep will be emitted for the first
6 seconds when front seatbelts are not
properly fastened and the vehicle is run-
ning; for the next 96 seconds the warning
light will continue blinking and the beep will
become intermittent. The buzzer of the
S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system may on-
ly be switched off by a Abarth Dealership.
The system can be reactivated from the
set-up menu. The display will show the ded-
icated message.
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WHEN NEEDING
TO CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system that are
not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifica-
tions into account can cause mal-
functions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb;
❒When a bulb is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
replacing it: refer to the “If a fuse
blows” paragraph in this chapter for
fuse location.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protecting rubber cap men-
tioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder clockwise A-fig.
22and withdraw it;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒refit the bulb holder Aby turning it
clockwise and locking it properly;
❒reinstall the rubber cap;
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain sidelights,
dipped beam, main beam and direction in-
dicator bulbs.
Operating from the engine compartment
remove the rubber cap A-fig. 20to ac-
cess the direction indicators; remove the
rubber cap B-fig. 20 to access the bulbs
of the dipped beam headlights.
To access the bulbs of the sidelights/day-
lights and of the main beams, after fully
steering the wheels open the guard door
C-fig. 21on the wheelhouse at the level
of the lights, then remove the rubber cap
D-fig. 21.
fig. 20F0S093Ab
fig. 21F0S094Ab
fig. 22F0S095Ab
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protecting rubber cap men-
tioned above;
❒release the two bulb holding clips A-
fig. 25;
❒remove the bulb and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the outline of
the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then hook
back the bulb holding clips;
❒reinstall the rubber cap; DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protecting rubber cap men-
tioned above;
❒press the fastener A-fig. 24and extract
the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒refit the cap locking it properly.
❒reinstall the rubber cap; Side
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒prise in the point indicated by the ar-
row, so as to compress the fixing clip
and extract the assembly B-fig. 23;
❒turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒reinstall the bulb holder into the lens,
then install the assembly Bmaking sure
that the fixing clip has clicked.
fig. 24F0S097Abfig. 25F0S098Abfig. 23F0S096Ab
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F12
F13
F31
F32
F36
F37
F38
F43
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F537.5
7.5
5
7.5
10
5
20
15
20
20
5
7.5
7.5
5
F08
F09
F10
F11
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
F1830
15
15
10
15
20
7.5
10
7.5
7.5
FUSE TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard - fig. 39FUSE AMPERE
Supply of right low beam
Supply of left low beam and headlamp direction adjustment control unit
Engine compartment shunt control unit switch
Lights of front and rear ceiling lights, trunk and door courtesy lights
Diagnostic socket, car radio, climate control system, EOBD
Stop lights switch, instrument panel node
Door central locking
Windshield/Rear windshield washer pump
Driver side power window
Passenger side power window
Backlighting switches, electric mirrors
Air bag node
Car radio switch, convergence, climate control system, stop lights, clutch
Instrument panel node
Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41FUSE AMPERE
Climate control system fan
Spare
Buzzers
Engine control system (secondary loads)
Main headlights
Sunroof motor
+15 Engine control unit, relay coil T20
Engine control unit
Spare
Engine control unit, relay T09 coil
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Front seats ........................................... 23
– cleaning ........................................... 140
Fuel cap ................................................. 61
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 38
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 61
Fuel level gauge ................................... 11
Fuel .........................................................154
– tank capacity .................................. 154
– fuel consumption .......................... 157
– fuel level gauge .............................. 11
– refuelling ......................................... 154
– fuel cut-off system ....................... 38
Functions menu ................................... 14
Fuse positions ...................................... 117
Fuse replacement ............................... 116
Glove compartment ......................... 40
Handbrake .......................................... 81
Hatchback emergency opening ........ 47
Hatchback opening.............................. 46
Hatchback/Boot door ........................ 46
Hazard lights ........................................ 37
Headlights ............................................. 51
– beam aim control ........................ 52
– beam orientation ......................... 51
– orientation of fog lights ............... 52
– beam orientation abroad ............ 52
Heated rear window ................28-29-31
Heating/ventilation system ............... 28
Heating/ventilation system................. 28Hill Holder system ............................. 55
Hill Holder system ............................. 55
Identification data .............................. 142
Ignition switch .................................... 8
In an emergency .................................. 95
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 60
Instrument panel ................................. 9
Instruments .......................................... 9
Intelligent washing .............................. 35
Interior fittings .................................... 39
Interiors ................................................ 139
Isofix child seat ................................. 71
Isofix child seat .................................. 71
Isofix child seat ready ........................ 71
Jacking the car .................................... 121
Key with remote control ................ 5
– request for extra remote
controls .......................................... 7
– battery replacement .................... 7
– remote control cover
replacement ................................7
Key without remote control .......... 5
Levels ................................................... 128
Lighting (replacing a light bulb) ........107
– general indications ........................ 108
– types of lights ................................ 109
Load limiters ........................................ 65
Locking/unlocking from inside ......... 44 – rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Door lock device locking/unlocking
from outside ..................................... 43
Doors .................................................... 43
Dualdrive
(electric power steering system) .. 58
Dualdrive electric power
steering system ................................. 58
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 139
Engine Cooling Circuit ...................... 11
Engine cooling system fluid level ..... 130
Engine oil level. .................................... 129
Engine..................................................... 145
– identification code ........................ 144
– specifications ................................. 145
– branding .......................................... 143
EOBD (system) .............................54-57
ESP system ....................................... 54
External lights ...................................... 34
Fiat CODE system ........................... 4
Fix & Go (quick repair kit) .............. 98
Fixed glass roof ................................... 41
Flashing the headlights ....................... 34
Fluid gauge
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 155
Fog lights .............................................. 37
– activation ..................................37-38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Follow me home device .................... 35
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