2012 FIAT 500 turn signal

Customer Action Customer Will See
1. Turn ignition OFF.
(Turn Signal Switch Must
be placed in Neutral
State).
2. Turn ignition ON. Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn Light BLINKS.
3. Turn Right Turn Signal
Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Left Turn Light
BLINKS.
4. Turn Left Turn Signal
Switch ON. Left Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Right Turn Light
BLINKS.
5. Turn Right Turn Signal
Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Left Turn Light
BLINKS.
6. Turn Left Turn Signal
Switch ON. Left Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Right Turn Light
is ON SOLID.7. Turn Left Turn Signal
Switch OFF. (Turn Signal
Switch Must be placed in
Neutral State).Left Turn Light is OFF.
Right Turn Light is OFF.
8. Turn ignition OFF. System is now reset and the engine may be
started.
9. Turn Hazard Flashers
OFF (Manually).
If a reset procedure step is not completed within 45 sec-
onds, then the turn signal lights will turn off and the reset
procedure must be performed again in order to be
successful.
302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

▫Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 329
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 329
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 330
▫ Convertible Top Care – If Equipped ....... 336
 Fuses .............................. 338
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... 338
▫ Underhood Fuses .................... 340
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 342
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 343
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 343
▫ Headlamps ........................ 343 ▫
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime
Running Lamps ..................... 344
▫ Front Fog Lamps .................... 344
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps .......... 345
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ 345
▫
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL). . 346
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 347
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 348
▫ Engine ............................ 348
▫ Chassis ........................... 349
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior LightsBulb Type
Overhead Lamp ........................ C5W
Courtesy Lamp ........................ W5W
Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Front Low and High Beam Headlamp .........HIR2
Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps .....W21/5W
Front Fog Lamps ........................ H11
Front Side Marker Lamps ................. W3W
Front Turn Signal Lamps ................WY21W
Side Direction Lamps .................... W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamps .................PY21W
Rear Side Marker Lamps .................. W3W
Rear Tail and Stop Lamps ..............P21W/5W
Rear Backup Lamps .................... W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ........... W5W
License Plate Lamps ...................... LED
(See Authorized Dealer) NOTE:
Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp
housing.
2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
5. Reinstall the plastic cap.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343

Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps
1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right.
2. Open the wheel housing access door.3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp
housing.
4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket
clockwise into lamp locking it in place.
7. Reinstall the plastic cap.
Front Fog Lamps
To replace the front fog lights, see your authorized dealer.
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand
access to side marker lamp.
2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the wheel liner
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp
assembly.
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3. Unsnap backplate and separate from the lamp hous-
ing.
4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing
them slightly and turning counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.
6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening
screws.2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the electric connector.
4. Press the retaining device and open the bulb holder.
5. Remove the snap-fitted bulb to be replaced and re-
place it.
6. Close the back cap locking it properly.
7. Reinstall the two fastening screws and reinstall the
guard caps.
346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Oil Selection........................ 311
Oil Synthetic ........................ 312
Overheating ........................ 271
Starting ........................... 207
Temperature Gauge ................... 142
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........50,301
Event Data Recorder ...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 27,68,265
Exhaust System ....................... 68,319
Exterior Lights .......................... 72
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 144
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 312
Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Engine Oil ....................... 312,348
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 101
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 72 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 208
Fluid Capacities ......................... 347
Fluid Leaks ............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Fluid, Brake ........................... 349
Fluids ................................ 348
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 348
Fog Lights .......................... 104,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 297
Fuel .............................. 261,348
Additives .......................... 263
Capacity ........................... 347
Clean Air .......................... 261
Cutoff ............................. 50
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............144,266
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 144
Gasoline ........................... 261
Gauge ............................ 144
382 INDEX

Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 144
Instrument Cluster ....................... 133
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 131
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 335
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 335
Interior Appearance Care .................. 333
Interior Lighting ........................ 103
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 283
Jack Operation ....................... 282,287
Jacking Instructions ...................... 287
Jump Starting .......................... 293
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keys .................................. 11 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 134
Lane Change Assist ...................... 102
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 31
Latches ................................ 72
Hood .............................. 98
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 261
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 72
Life of Tires ............................ 252
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 26
Light Bulbs ............................. 72
Lights .............................. 72,100
Airbag ...................... 48,55,70,135
Anti-Lock .......................... 141
Brake Assist Warning .................. 235
Brake Warning ...................... 140
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 139
Exterior ............................ 72
Fog .............................. 134
High Beam ......................... 101
384 INDEX