2011 FIAT STRADA Owner handbook (in English)

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FRONT SIDE LIGHTS
To change the bulbs of the side
lights, proceed as follows:
Single-lens headlights
– remove the bulb holder assembly
A-fig. 127, turning it anticlockwise;
– remove the bulb from the bulb
holder;
– insert the new bulb then refit the
bulb holder assembly.Polyelliptical headlights
– remove cover B-fig. 123, turning it
anticlockwise;
– remove bulb holder assembly
A-fig. 128;
– remove the bulb from the bulb
holder;
– insert the new bulb, reinsert the
bulb holder assembly then close
the cover, rotating it clockwise.FRONT FOG LIGHTS
To replace the front fog light bulbs,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
SIDE INDICATORS
These are located in the door
mirrors fig. 129 and are LED type.
In the event of a failure, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
fig. 129
F0X0110m
fig. 127
F0X0108m
fig. 128
F0X0109m

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DRIVING LIGHTS
(Adventure version)
To replace the bulbs of the driving
lights, proceed as follows:
– steer the wheels inwards so that
you have a greater space in which
to work;
– remove cover A-fig. 131 from the
wheel arch, unscrewing the 4
screws indicated by the arrows;
– rotate cover B-fig. 132
anticlockwise;
– remove the connector, release
spring C-fig. 133 then remove the
bulb;
fig. 131
F0X0111m
fig. 132
F0X0112m
fig. 133
F0X0113m
fig. 134
F0X0114m
– insert the new bulb, reattach the
spring, reconnect the connector
then close the cover, turning
clockwise;
– refit the cover on the wheel arch.
IMPORTANT Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the height of the
light beam from the driving lights
checked and adjusted.REAR LIGHT UNIT
To replace the bulb:
– from inside the load
compartment, remove the caps
A-fig.134 to access the screws
that fix the light unit;
– undo the screws A-fig. 135 then
pull out the entire unit;

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fig. 135
F0X0115m
fig. 136
F0X0116m
fig. 137
F0X0117m
– disconnect the connector then
undo the screws A-fig. 136 to
access the bulbs to be replaced;
– remove the bulbs, pushing them
slightly and turning them
anticlockwise;
The bulbs fig. 136 are:
B - 12V-P21/5W for the brake lights
C - 12V-P21W for the reversing
lights
D - 12V-P21W for the direction
indicators
E - 12V-P21/5W for the side lights
and rear fog lights.3rdBRAKE LIGHT
The third brake light is LED type.
In the event of a failure, contact a
Fiat Dealership.NUMBER PLATE LIGHT
fig. 137
To replace the bulb:
1) undo the fixing screws A and
remove the lens.
2) remove the bulb holder, rotating
it slightly, and replace press-fitted
bulb B.

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IF AN INTERNAL LIGHT
STOPS WORKING
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
With tilting lens
To replace the bulb:
– using a screwdriver at the points
indicted by the arrows fig. 138
remove the entire roof light unit;
– open the metal cover
A-fig. 139 in the direction of the
arrow;
– then replace cylindrical bulb B,
releasing it from the side contacts;
– close the metal cover, then press
fit the entire unit.With spot light
To replace the bulbs:
– using a screwdriver at the points
indicted by the arrows fig. 140
remove the entire roof light unit;
– remove lens A-fig. 141, operating
the retaining devices B;
– replace cylindrical bulb D,
releasing it from the side
contacts C;– to replace reading light E, rotate
the connector anticlockwise and
replace the press-fitted bulb;
– refit the lens then press fit the
entire unit.
fig. 138
F0X0118m
fig. 139
F0X0119m
fig. 141
F0X0121m
fig. 140
F0X0120m

131
fig. 143
F0X0123m
fig. 142
F0X0122m
fig. 144
F0X0124m
fig. 145
F0X0125m
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT fig. 144
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
To replace the cylindrical bulb:
– remove lens A, pressing it and
pulling it downwards;
– replace cylindrical bulb B, releasing
it from the side contacts;
– refit lens A and fix it, pushing
upwards.IF YOU BLOW A FUSE
REPLACING FUSES
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of
a fault or improper action on the
system.
Check the state of the
corresponding fuse when a device
does not work: the filament
A fig. 145 must be intact.
If it is not, replace the blown fuse
with another with the same
amperage (same colour).
B intact fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament. REAR ROOF LIGHT
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
To replace the cylindrical bulb:
– acting in the point indicated by the
arrow fig. 142, remove the
complete roof light unit;
– open the reflector A-fig. 143 and
replace cylindrical bulb B, releasing
it from the side contacts.

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If a general protection
fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) is activated,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse,
make sure that the
ignition key has been removed
and that all the other services
are switched off and/or
deactivated.
WARNING
If a general protection
fuse for safety systems
(airbag system, braking
system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission
system) or steering system
blows, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
Refer to the tables on the following
pages to identify the protective fuse.
Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or
other material.
If the replaced fuse
blows again, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse
with another with a
higher amp rating; DANGER
OF FIRE.
WARNING

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To access the fuse box fig. 143, undo
the fixing screws A-fig. 144 and
remove the guard B.
The symbols which identify the main
electrical component that
corresponds to each fuse are
located on the inside of the cover.
fig. 143
F0X0126m
fig. 144
F0X0127m
DASHBOARD FUSE BOX fig. 143
The fuse box is located under the instrument panel, to the left of the steering
wheel.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSE BOX fig. 145
To access the fuse box, open the
cover.
fig. 145
F0X0128m
If you need to clean the
engine compartment,
take care not to direct
the jet of water specifically onto
the engine compartment wired
casing.