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If possible, we recommend
that you let Abarth Dealer-
ship replace the lamps. Prop-
er operation and orientation
of the external lights are essential for
the safety of the running vehicle, and
to avoid incurring legal sanctions.IMPORTANT A slight misting may appear
on the internal surface of the headlight:
this does not indicate a fault and is caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Abarth Dealership.
Halogen bulbs contain gas
under pressure, if they break
glass fragments may be thrown
around.
WARNING
When handling halogen bulbs
just touch the metal part.
Touching the transparent
part of the bulb with your fin-
gers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even compromise du-
ration of the lamp. In the case of ac-
cidental contact, rub the lamp with a
cloth and spirit and leave to dry.
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H1
H7
DIS
W21/5W
WY21W
PY24W
W5W
PY21W
R10W
P21W
P21W
P21W
C5W
W5W
C5W
H1
W5W55W
55W
35W
5/21W
21
24W
5
21
10
21
21
21
5
5
5
55
5D
D
F
A
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
A
C
E
A
Bulb Type Power Ref. figure
Main beam headlight
Dipped beam headlight
Xenon Gas-discharge dipped beam headlights
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Front sidelight/daylight
Front direction indicators
Front direction indicators (gas-discharge lamps Xenon)
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Rear sidelight
Stop
Reverse gear
Rear fog lights
Ceiling light
Boot light
Number plate lights
Fog lights
Supplementary stop light (3rd stop)
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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 side-
lights/daylights and of the main beams, af-
ter 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
Due to high voltage, the bulb
of (Xenon) gas-discharge
headlights must only be replaced by
experts: danger of death! Contact
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
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SIDELIGHTS/
DAYLIGHT LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protecting rubber cap men-
tioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder clockwise B-fig.
25and withdraw it;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒refit the bulb holder Bby turning it
clockwise and locking it properly;
❒reinstall the rubber cap;
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT to replace the front fog
lights you must contact Abarth Dealership.
❒extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them counter-clock-
wise.
The bulbs are arranged as follows:
C– Direction indicators
D– Stop
E– Position
F– Reverse gear (right headlight) / rear
fog guards (left headlight)
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒unscrew the two fastening screws A-
fig. 26and extract the light cluster ax-
ially without rotating it;
❒extract the bulb holder from its seat re-
leasing it from the locking clips B-fig.
27;
fig. 26F0S099Ab
fig. 27F0S100Ab
fig. 28F0S101Ab
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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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