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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
The rear light clusters contain taillight, brake light and di-
rection indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster fig. 174 as
follows:
D direction indicators
E brake lights.
F0U0155mfig. 174F0U0156mfig. 175
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒undo both fastening bolts A-fig 174;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B and pull the
lens unit outwards;
❒ unhook the bulb holder by unclipping the fasteners
C-fig. 175;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it in gently and turning an-
ti-clockwise (“bayonet” clamping), then replace it;
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❒refit the bulb holder;
❒reconnect the electric connector, correctly realign the
unit with the car body and then tighten the fastening
screws A.
IMPORTANT To replace the LED taillights you must con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 176
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have bulbs for the rear fog
lights A replaced.
REVERSE LIGHTS fig. 176
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have bulbs for the reverse
lights B replaced.
F0U0157mfig. 176F0U0281mfig. 177
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT fig. 177
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the boot;
❒remove the rubber caps;
❒press in the catches and remove the lens unit
C-fig. 177;
❒disconnect the electric connector;
❒press in the tabs D-fig. 177 and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace it.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒manipulate the point shown by the arrow and remove
the lens unit A-fig. 178;
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F0U0160mfig. 179
F0U0159mfig. 178
❒change the bulb fig.179 by releasing it from the side
contacts and making sure the new bulb is correctly fas-
tened between these contacts;
❒refit the snap-fitted lens unit.
F0U0163mfig. 180
CHANGING AN INTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and relevant power rating, see
“Changing a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs:
❒manipulate the points shown by the arrows and remove
light A-fig. 180;
❒ open the protective flap B-fig. 181;
❒replace bulbs C-fig. 181 by releasing them from the side
contacts and making sure that new bulbs are correctly
clamped between these contacts;
❒close the flap B-fig. 181 and fasten the courtesy light
A-fig. 180 in its housing, making sure it is locked in cor-
rectly.
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F0U0164mfig. 181
REAR CEILING LIGHT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs:
❒manipulate the points shown by the arrows and remove
light D-fig. 182;
❒open the protective flap E-fig. 183;
❒replace bulb F-fig. 183 by releasing it from the side con-
tacts and making sure that the new bulb is correctly
clamped between these contacts;
❒re-close the protective flap E-fig. 183 and fit light D-fig.
182 into its housing, making sure it locks into place
properly.
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F0U0166mfig. 183
F0U0165mfig. 182
COURTESY LIGHT fig. 184
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the light A-fig. 184 by levering on the points
shown by the arrow.
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F0U0167mfig. 184
BOOT LIGHT fig. 185
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the boot;
❒remove the light A-fig. 185 by levering on the point
shown by the arrow.
❒open the protective cover B and replace the snap-fitted
bulb;
❒re-close the protective cover B over the lens;
❒refit the light A by inserting it in its correct position first-
ly on one side and then on the other until it clicks into
place.
F0U0168mfig. 185
PUDDLE LIGHTS fig. 186
(for versions/markets where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the light by pressing clip A-fig. 186 with a screw-
driver;
❒press the sides of bulb shield B-fig. 187 on the two fas-
tening pins and turn it;
❒replace the snap-fitted bulb C;
❒reposition the bulb shield by fitting the two fastening
pins;
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– extending the boot ....................... 94
– parcel shelf (removing) ................ 96
– removing the parcel shelf ............ 96
– unlocking with remote control..6
Boot courtesy light .............................. 197
Brake Assist system............................ 104
Brake fluid
– checking and topping up .............. 224
– specifications.................................. 252
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ...............193-194
Brakes
– brake fluid (type)........................... 252
– checking and topping
up fluid level .................................. 224
– handbrake ....................................... 152
– technical specifications................. 241
Bulbs
– bulb types......................186-187-188
– general information on
replacing.......................................... 186
Capacities
– technical specifications
(quantities)...................................... 250
Capacity for installing child seats........ 138
Car dimensions .................................... 246
Car identification data ........................ 235
Carrying children ................................ 134
Catalytic converter ............................ 128
Central locking .................................... 73Changing a wheel ................................ 176
– general information and
warnings.......................................... 176
– tyre inflation pressure ................ 245
– tyre and rim types ....................... 244
Changing bulbs
– bulb types ...................................... 186
– general information ..................... 186
– inside .............................................. .195
– outside ........................................... 189
Chassis (marking) ............................... 236
Checking engine oil ............................ 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– engine oil specifications .............. 251
Checking levels ................................... 217
– brake fluid ...................................... 224
– engine cooling fluid ...................... 222
– engine oil ....................................... 220
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................... 223
Child safety .......................................... 84
Child safety device ............................. 87
Child seats ............................................ 138
– capacity for installing child
seats ................................................ 138
– suitability for using child seats..... 137
Children (carrying them safely) ........ 134
– acity for installing an Isofix
child seat ........................................ 138
Cigarette lighter .................................. 78 ABS ....................................................... 103
ABS system .......................................... 103
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Adjusting the lighting inside the car 18
Adjusting the mirrors ....................... 44
Adjusting the seats ......................39-41
Adjusting the steering wheel ............ 43
Air conditioning controls ............ 52-56
Air filter ................................................ 225
Air recirculation ....................51-55-58
Air vents................................................ 48
Ashtray................................................... 78
ASR function / system ....................... 107
Automatic climate control................. 56
Battery
– jump starting .................................. 175
– maintenance................................... .225
– replacement .................................. 226
– tips for extending life ................... 226
Bodywork
– bodywork version codes............. 237
– cleaning, care and maintenance.. 231
Bodywork codes ................................. 237
Bodywork versions ............................ 237
Bonnet
– opening/closing ...............97-98-99
Boot ........................................................ 92
– emergency unlocking from
the inside......................................... 94
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Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ...................................... 231
– engine compartment ................... 233
– fabric seats .................................... 234
– interiors ......................................... 233
– leather upholstery ....................... 234
– windows ......................................... 233
– plastic parts ................................... 234
Climate control ................................... 53
– air vents ..................................47-48
Clock
– adjusting ......................................... 30
Clutch
– technical specifications ............... 240
CO
2emissions at exhaust ................ 254
CODE card .......................................... 5
Control buttons .................................. 71
Cruise Control .................................... 66
Dashboard ....................................3-265
Deactivating airbags .....................36-143
Dead lock ............................................. 86
Defrosting/demisting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows ..................50-54-57
Demisting/defrosting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows....................50-54-57
– wing mirrors.....................51-55-58
Digital display ........................................ 17
– control buttons ............................ 18
– setup menu ................................... 18
– standard screen ............................ 17Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction Indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– side bulb replacement ................. 192
– rear bulb replacement ............... 193
Disposing of the car ........................... 255
Door locks ........................................... 73
Doors
– central locking .............................. 73
– child safety device ........................ 87
– locking/unlocking
from the inside ......................73-84
– remote control ............................ 6
– remote locking/unlocking ........... 6
DPF (particulate filter) ....................... 128
Driving economically ......................... 154
Electrical/electronic devices ............ 124
Emergency rear door locking
device ................................................. 88Emergency starting ............................. 175
– bump starting ................................ 176
– jump starting ................................. 175
End of vehicle life ................................ 255
Engine
– engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) .. 4
– identification codes ..................... 237
– marking .......................................... 236
– technical specifications ............... 238
Engine codes ........................................ 237
Engine compartment
– checking levels .............................. 217
– opening/closing the bonnet ....... 97
– washing ......................................... 233
Engine coolant
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine coolant
– checking and topping up ............. 222
– specifications ................................. 252
– temperature gauge and
warning light .................................. 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 16
– type of coolant ............................. 222
Engine cooling
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ...... 4
Engine marking .................................... 236
Engine oil
– checking levels and topping up ... 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– specifications ................................. 251
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– armrest .......................................... 76
– cleaning .......................................... 234
– headrests ....................................... 42
– heating ............................................ 41
Fuel
– fuel cut-off (system) .................... 73
– consumption ................................. 253
– fuel tank cap .................................. 126
– gauge and warning light .............. 15
– opening the flap ............................ 126
– refuelling the car .......................... 125
– specifications ......................238-239
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 73
Fuel economy ...................................... 154
Fuel flap ................................................. 126
Fuel gauge ............................................. 15
– type of fuel .........................125-238
Fuel reserve ......................................... 167
Fuel supply
(technical specifications) ................. 240
Fuel tank (capacity) ............................ 250
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 126
Fuse boxes (location) .. 200-201-202-268
Fuse list ...............................203-204-205
Fuse replacement
– list ..................................203-204-205
– general information and
warnings ......................................... 198
– location ..................200-201-202-268
Fuses ....................................203-204-205
– general information
and warnings ................................. 198
– location ..................200-201-202-268Gear lever ............................................ 153
Gearbox ............................................... 153
– technical specifications ............... 240
Glove compartment ........................... 74
Handbrake ........................................... 152
Hazard warning lights
– switching on .................................. 71
Headlamp alignment corrector ....... 101
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 101
Headlights
– alignment corrector .................... 101
– bulbs (type) ................................... 186
– bulb replacement ......................... 186
Headlights ............................................. 101
– alignment corrector .................... 101
– bulbs (type) ................................... 188
– light beam direction .................... 101
– adjusting headlights abroad ........ 102
– bulb replacement ......................... 186
Headrests
– front ................................................ 42
– rear ................................................. 43
Heated rear window ............51-55-72
Heating and ventilation ...................... 47
Heating and ventilation system ........ 47
Heavy-duty use of the car ................ 216
Hill Holder (system) .......................... 106
Ignition lock ......................................... 11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ..............................................11-12
Ignition .................................................. 11
In an emergency........................... 175 Environment
– devices for reducing emissions .. 127
EOBD system ...................................... 109
ESP system ........................................... 105
Extending the boot ........................... 94
Exterior lights (switching on) ........... 61
Fiat CODE system ............................. 4
Fiat CODE ........................................... 4
Fix&Go automatic
(quick tyre repair kit) ...................... 181
Flashing (main beams) ........................ 61
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) .................................. 251
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 192
– switching on ................................. 71
Follow Me Home
(headlight device) ............................. 62
Front airbags ...................................... 141
– disabling ......................................... 143
– driver .............................................. 142
– passenger ....................................... 142
Front armrest ...................................... 76
Front ceiling light ................................ 68
– bulb replacement ......................... 195
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 192
– switching on .................................. 71
Front light clusters
– bulb arrangement ......................... 189
Front seats ........................................... 39
– adjusting ......................................... 39
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