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Engine compartment
fuse box
To gain access to the fuse box fig. 227,
remove the protective cover fig. 226.
Proceed as follows:
❒fully tighten the captive screw using
the dedicated Phillips screwdriver
provided;
❒slowly rotate the screw anticlockwise
until resistance is encountered (do
not overtighten);
❒slowly release the screw;
❒opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its
housing;
❒remove the cover.
To refit the cover proceed as follows:
❒join the cover with the box correctly;
❒fully tighten the captive screw using
the dedicated Phillips screwdriver
provided;❒slowly rotate the screw clockwise
until resistance is encountered (do
not overtighten);
❒slowly release the screw;
❒closure is indicated by the inset of
the entire screw head in its housing.
226
F1A0334
227
F1A0216
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Right central pillar optional fuse
box
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To gain access to the fuse box fig.
229, remove the protective cover fig.
228.
IMPORTANT
45) Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or other material.
WARNING
160) Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp rating;
DANGER OF FIRE. If a general
protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE,
MIDI-FUSE) is activated, contact a
Fiat Dealership.161) Before replacing a fuse, make
sure that the ignition key has
been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
162) If the replaced fuse blows
again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
163) 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.
228
F1A0217
229
F1A0218
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Dashboard fuse box
fig. 224 - fig. 225DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERERight dipped beam headlight F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight F13 7,5
Engine compartment control unit relay, dashboard control unit relay (+key) F31 5
Lighting of roof lights in the passenger compartment (+battery) F32 7,5
Battery monitoring sensor for Start&Stop versions (+battery) F33 7,5
Minibus interior lights (emergency) F34 7,5
Radio, climate control, alarm, tachograph, battery disconnecting control unit,
Webasto timer (+battery)F36 10
Brake light control (main), third brake light, instrument panel (+key) F37 7,5
Door lock (+battery) F38 20
Windscreen wiper (+key) F43 20
Driver's side electric window F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor control unit, radio, steering wheel controls, central control panel,
left control panel, auxiliary panel, battery disconnecting control unit (+key)F49 5
Climate control, power steering control unit, reverse lights, diesel filter water
sensor, flow meter, tachograph (+key)F51 5
Instrument panel (+battery) F53 7,5
AbsentF89 -
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DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERELeft main beam headlight F90 7,5
Right main beam headlight F91 7,5
Left fog lightF92 7,5
Right fog lightF93 7,5
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Engine compartment fuse box
fig. 226 - fig. 227DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPEREIgnition switch (+battery) F03 30
Heated filterF04 40
Vaporiser for Puma engine/Passenger compartment ventilation with Webasto,
robotised gearbox pump (+battery)F05 20/50
Engine cooling high speed fan (+battery) F06 40/60
Engine cooling low speed fan (+battery) F07 40/50/60
Passenger compartment fan (+key) F08 40
Rear power socket (+battery) F09 15
HornF10 15
Power socket (+battery) F14 15
Cigar lighter (+battery) F15 15
Powertrain Control Module, robotised gearbox control unit (+battery) F18 7,5
Air conditioning compressor F19 7,5
Windscreen wiper F20 30
Auxiliary control panel for mirror movement and folding (+key) F24 7,5
Mirrors demisting F30 15
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Right central pillar optional fuse box
fig. 228 - fig. 229DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPEREAbsentF54 –
Heated seatsF55 15
Rear passenger power socket F56 15
Additional heater under the seat F57 10
Left heated rear window F58 15
Right heated rear window F59 15
AbsentF60 –
AbsentF61 –
AbsentF62 –
Additional passenger heater control F63 10
AbsentF64 –
Additional passenger heater fan F65 30
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BATTERY
RECHARGINGIMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
key is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
164) 165)
IN THE ABSENCE OF
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
WITH START&STOP
SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A (pressing
the button B) from the sensor C
monitoring the battery conditions, on
the negative pole D of the battery;
❒connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable to
sensor terminal F as in fig. 230;
❒turn on the charger;
❒at the end of the charging process,
switch the battery charger off;
❒after having disconnected the
charger, reconnect connector A to
the sensor C as in fig. 230.
WARNING
164) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.230
F1A0219
219
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165) Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must be thawed
first, otherwise it may explode.
If freezing has occurred, the
battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure
that the internal elements are not
damaged and that the body is
not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive
acid.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLEIf the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped
with the arm hoist or workshop lift.
The vehicle must only be lifted laterally
by placing the ends of the arms or
workshop lift in the areas shown in fig.
231.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
166) 167) 168) 169) 170) 171) 172) 173) 174)
The vehicle is equipped with two rings
for attaching the tow hook.
231
F1A0366
232
F1A0221
233
F1A0222
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