2014 FIAT 500X lights

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•If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the
floor and check the floor mat fasteners are secure
to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to
check for interference with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and
water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,
always check your floor mat has been properly
installed and is secured to your vehicle using the
floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for
cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and
bulges. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation pres-
sure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights
and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the
instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if
gasoline fumes are detected, or if fuel or brake fluid
leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring (If Equipped)
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
•
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle
before launching a boat (or any other device plugged
into vehicle’s electrical connect) into water.
• Be sure to reconnect after clear from water area.
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Replacement Bulbs
Interior Bulbs
LampsBulb Number
Front Courtesy Light C5W
Front Courtesy Lights (Sun Visors) C5W
Rear Dome Light (Models Without Retractable Roof) C5W
Rear Interior Lights (Models With Retractable Roof) C5W
Interior Lights W5W
Dome Light (Glove Compartment) W5W
Exterior Bulbs
LampsBulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam Headlamps HIR2
Front Position/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) P21/5
Front Direction Indicator Lamps PY21W
Front Fog Lamps H8
Side Indicators (Side View Mirror) WY5W
Tail/Brake Lights/Turn Indicators P21W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
Reverse P21W
License Plate Lamp W5W
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5. Install the headlamp bulb and socket; align the tabsand turn it clockwise making sure it is properly
locked.
WARNING!
Carry out the operation of replacing lamps only
with the engine off. Also make sure that the engine
is cold, to avoid the danger of burns. Position Lights/Daytime Running Lights/Fog Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Turn the front wheels completely.
2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door.
3. Remove the electrical connectors.
Headlamp Bulb Connector
Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog light Access
1 — Screws
2 — Access Door
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Front Fog Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Turn the front wheels completely.
2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door.
3. By pushing the electrical connector tab remove theelectrical connector. 4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise, and then replace
the bulb.
5. Insert the new bulb in the socket, making sure the bulb is locked into place.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the access door.
Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog Light Access
1 — Screws
2 — Access Door
Fog Light Assembly
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5. Insert the new bulb, making sure that it is locked intoplace
6. Reinstall the socket in to the transparent lens assem- bly.
7. Reinstall the cover on the outside rear view mirror, making sure it is locked into place.
Rear Tail Lamps
Contain the following:
• Position lights
• Stop lights
• Direction indicator
• REVERSE lights To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using a suitable tool remove the tail lamp housing
screws as shown.
Tail Lamp Removal
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6. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is properlylocked.
7. Reassemble the lamp assembly on the rear tail lamp housing, tightening the screws.
8. Reposition the rear tail lamp on the vehicle. 9. Secure the rear tail lamp and reconnect the electrical
connector.
10. Finally close the liftgate.
3th Stop Lamp
The CHMSL is LED. For their replacement see your
authorized dealer.
License Plate Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool remove the license plate lens.
Rear Tail Lamp Holder
1 — Running/Stop Lamp
2 — Direction Indicator Bulb
3 — Running/Stop Lamp
4 — Reverse Bulb
License Plate Light Location
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2. Replace the bulb by removing it from the sidecontacts.
3. Insert the new bulb, locking it between the contacts.
4. Reinstall the dome light.
Interior Cargo Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the luggage compartment and remove the dome light assembly.
2. Open the light cover and replace the bulb. 3. Close the light cover over the bulb.
4. Reinstall the dome light in its correct position.
WARNING!
•
Before proceeding with the replacement of the
lamp wait for the exhaust pipes are cool: DAN-
GER OF BURNS!
• Modifications or repair of the electrical system
performed incorrectly and without taking into
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Bulb
Light Cover
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