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BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
INSIDE CEILING LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒using the screwdriver provided, extract
the ceiling light A-fig. 32working in the
point indicated by the arrow;
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS fig. 31
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the point shown by the arrow
and remove lens A;
❒change the bulb releasing it from the
side contacts and making sure the new
bulb is correctly fastened between the
contacts;
❒reinstall the lens. THIRD BRAKE LIGHT fig. 29-30
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒remove the two guard caps and un-
screw the two fastening screws A;
❒withdraw the assembly;
❒disconnect the electric connector B;
❒press the retaining device Cand open
the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb to be re-
placed and replace it;
❒close back the cap locking it properly.
❒screw in the two fastening screws and
reinstall the guard caps;
fig. 30F0S103Abfig. 29F0S102Ab
fig. 31F0S104Ab
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❒open the cap B-fig. 33as indicated;BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒using the screwdriver provided, extract
the ceiling light A-fig. 35working in the
specified point;
❒replace bulb C-fig. 34releasing it from
the side contacts, then insert the new
bulb making sure it is correctly clamped
between the contacts;
❒close the cap back and reinstall the lens.
fig. 32F0S105Ab
fig. 33F0S106Ab
fig. 34F0S107Abfig. 35F0S108Ab
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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERALITIES fig. 37
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action (i.e.
it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-
proper action on the system.
Check the efficiency of the corresponding
fuse when a device does not work: the
conducting element Amust not be inter-
rupted. If it is, replace the blown fuse with
another with the same amperage (same
colour).
Bintact fuse.
Cfuse with damaged filament.
To identify the protection fuse, see the
tables in the following pages.
❒open the bulb cover B-fig. 36and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb C;
❒re-close the bulb cover Bon the lens;
❒reinstall the ceiling light properly in-
serting it into its seat on one side first,
and then pressing the other side until it
clicks into position.Never replace a blown fuse
with metal wires or other ma-
terials.
Never replace a fuse with
another having higher am-
perage; FIRE HAZARD.
In case of general protection fuse in-
tervention (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,
MAXI-FUSE) contact Abarth Dealer-
ship.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch and switch off all loads before
replacing a fuse.
WARNING
Should the fuse blow again,
contact Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
fig. 36F0S109Abfig. 37F0S110Ab
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Boot light .............................................. 45
– bulb replacement .......................... 115
Boot ........................................................ 45
– opening ........................................... 45
– closing ............................................. 46
– extension ........................................ 47
Brake fluid level ................................... 131
Brakes..................................................... 147
– specifications ................................. 147
– brake fluid level ............................. 131
Capacities ............................................ 154
Car maintenance and care ................ 123
– scheduled servicing ...................... 127
– service schedule ........................... 124
– scheduled maintenance plan ...... 125
– heavy-duty use of the car ........... 127
Carrying children in safety ................ 67
Ceiling light .......................................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– bulb replacement .......................... 114
Ceiling light .......................................... 36
– front ................................................ 36
– boot compartment ....................... 46
Central storage compartment ......... 40
Chassis marking ................................ 143
Checking fluid levels ........................... 128Child seats
(compliance for use) .................. 70-72
Cigar lighter ......................................... 39
Climatic comfort ................................ 27
– ventilation ...................................... 27
Clutch ................................................... 146
CO
2emissions .................................... 158
Code card ............................................ 5
Consumptions ..................................... 157
– fuel ................................................... 157
– motor oil ........................................ 139
Controls ............................................... 37
Cup holders ......................................... 40
Current outlet ..................................... 41
Dashboard .......................................... 3
Daytime lights ....................................... 34
– activation ......................................... 34
– bulb replacement........................... 113
Dimensions .......................................... 151
Dipped beam headlights .................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Direction indicators ........................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– front bulb replacement ............... 111
ABS system ......................................... 51
Accessories purchased by
the owner .......................................... 61
Air filter ................................................ 132
Air recycle ..................................28-29-31
Air vents ...............................................27
Airbag .................................................... 73
– driver's front airbag....................... 74
– front airbag passenger side .......... 74
– driver's knee-level airbag ............. 75
– Side bag-Window bag ............75-76
ASR ......................................................... 56
Automatic climate control system 31
Battery.................................................. 132
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– useful advice .................................. 133
– inspecting the charge ................ 132
– battery charger ............................. 121
– replacement ................................... 132
Bodywork ..............................................137
– version codes ................................ 144
– warranty .........................................138
– maintenance .................................. 138
– protection ...................................... 137
Bonnet .................................................. 48
Boot extension .................................... 47
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Fog lights .............................................. 37
– activation ..................................37-38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Follow Me Home device ................... 35
Front seats ........................................... 23
– cleaning ........................................... 140
Fuel cap ................................................. 62
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 38
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 62
Fuel level gauge ................................... 10
Fuel......................................................... 154
– tank capacity .................................. 154
– fuel consumption .......................... 157
– fuel level gauge .............................. 10
– refuelling ......................................... 154
– fuel cut-off system ....................... 38
Functions menu ................................... 13
Fuse positions ...................................... 117
Fuse replacement ............................... 116
Glove compartment ......................... 40
GSI Shift up ........................................... 19
Handbrake .......................................... 81
Hazard lights ........................................ 37
Headlights .............................................50
– beam aim control ........................ 51
– beam orientation ......................... 50– orientation of fog lights ............... 51
– beam orientation abroad ............51
Heated rear window ................28-29-31
Heating/ventilation system ............... 28
Heating/ventilation system.................28
Hill Holder system ............................. 53
Identification data .............................. 142
Ignition switch .................................... 7
In an emergency .................................. 95
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 60
Instrument panel ................................. 8
Instruments .......................................... 8
Intelligent washing .............................. 35
Interior fittings .................................... 39
Interiors ................................................ 139
Isofix child seat ................................. 71
Jacking the car .................................... 121
Key with remote control ................ 5
Key without remote control .......... 5
Levels ................................................... 128
Lighting (replacing a light bulb) ........107
– general indications ........................ 108
– types of lights ................................ 109
Load limiters ........................................ 65 – side bulb replacement ................. 112
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Doors .................................................... 43
Dualdrive
(electric power steering system) .. 56
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 139
Engine Cooling Circuit ...................... 10
Engine cooling system fluid level ..... 130
Engine oil level. .................................... 129
Engine..................................................... 145
– identification code ........................144
– specifications ................................. 145
– branding .......................................... 143
EOBD (system) ...................................55
ESP system ....................................... 52
External lights ...................................... 34
Fiat CODE system ........................... 4
Fix & Go (quick repair kit) .............. 98
Fixed glass roof ................................... 41
Flashing the headlights .......................34
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 155
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Rear fog lights ...................................... 38
– activation ........................................ 38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Rear head restraints............................ 24
Rear screen washer ........................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Rear screen wiper .............................. 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– brushes ...........................................136
– sprayers .......................................... 137
Rear seats ............................................. 24
Rear view mirrors .............................. 26
– exterior .......................................... 26
– interior ........................................... 26
Refuelling the car ................................ 62
Rev counter ......................................... 10
Reversing light ..................................... 113
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 50
Rubber hoses ....................................... 135
Safety ................................................... 63
Saving on fuel ....................................... 82
SBR (system) ........................................ 64
Seat adjustment ................................... 23
Seat belts ............................................... 64
– warnings .........................................65
– use of .............................................. 64
– load limiters ................................... 65
– maintenance .................................. 67
– seatbelt tensioners ....................... 65Seatbelt tensioners ............................. 65
Seats ...................................................... 23
Sidelights ............................................... 34
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Snow chains ......................................... 85
Spark plugs ............................................ 145
Speedometer (tachometer) ............... 10
Sport functions activation ................. 37
Starting the engine ........................80-96
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– bump starting ............................... 97
– ignition switch .............................. 7
– how to warm up the engine
that has just started ..................... 81
– engine turn off ............................... 81
Starting the engine and driving ........ 79
Steering ................................................. 147
Steering column lock ......................... 7
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 25
Storing the car .................................... 85
Sun roof ................................................ 41
– emergency action ......................... 43
Sun visors ............................................. 39
Suspension ........................................... 147
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer (speedometer) ........... 10
TTC System ....................................... 54
Technical data ..................................... 141
Main beam headlights ....................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– flashing the headlights .................. 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Manual climate control system ........ 29
Motor oil
– technical specifications ................ 155
– consumption .................................. 129
– checking fluid levels ...................... 129
MSR (system) .......................................54
Multifunctional and reconfigurable
multifunctional display...................... 11
Number plate light ............................ 114
Oddment compartment .................. 39
Paint ..................................................... 138
Parking .................................................. 81
Parking sensors .................................... 57
Particulate Filter (DPF) ...................... 132
Performance ........................................ 152
Plates...................................................... 142
Power supply ....................................... 146
Power windows .................................. 44
Protecting the environment ............. 62
Radio .................................................... 60
Radio and cell phone transmitters .. 61
Radio frequency remote control .... 159
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