2016 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 110 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
❒remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B fig. 111;❒extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them
anticlockwise.
The bulbs are arranged as follows
fig. 112:
C: direction indicators;
D: brake lights;
E: side lights;
F: reversing light (right light)/rear fog
light (left light).
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 113;
❒remove the assembly;
❒disconnect the electrical connector B
fig. 114;❒press the retaining device C fig. 114
and open the bulb holder;
❒remove the press-fitted bulb to be
replaced and replace it;
❒close the bulb holder making sure the
retaining device is correctly locked;
❒screw in the two fastening screws
and reinstall the guard caps.
110AB0A0094
111AB0A0095
112AB0A0096
113AB0A0097
B
114AB0A0098
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒apply pressure to the point shown by
the arrow fig. 115 and remove the
lens;
❒change the bulb, releasing it from the
side contacts;
❒fit the new bulb and make sure that it
is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
❒then refit the lens.
WARNING
116) Due to the high power supply
voltage, gas discharge bulbs
(Xenon) should only be replaced
by specialised personnel: danger
of death! Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING AN
INTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒using the screwdriver provided,
extract the roof light A fig. 116
working in the point shown by the
arrow;
115AB0A0099
116AB0A0100
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❒open cover B fig. 117 as shown and
then change bulb C fig. 118,
releasing it from the side contacts;
❒insert the new bulb and make sure
that it is correctly clamped between
the contacts;
❒close cover B then refit lens A.LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment;
❒using the screwdriver provided,
extract the light A fig. 119 working in
the point shown by the arrow;❒open the cover B fig. 120 and
replace the press-fitted bulb C fig.
120;
❒close the cover B on the lens;
❒then refit the light by inserting it
correctly in its housing, on one side
and then pressing on the other side
until it clicks into place.
117AB0A0101
118AB0A0102
119AB0A0103
120AB0A0104
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REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper action on the
system.
When a device does not work, check
the condition of its protective fuse:
the filament A fig. 121 must be intact. If
it is not, replace the blown fuse with
another having the same amperage
(same colour).
117) 118) 119) 120) 121) 122)
B = intact fuse;
C = fuse with damaged filament.
To facilitate fuse replacement, use the
pliers D hooked inside the fuse box
lid on the dashboard left-hand side.Refer to the tables on the following
pages to identify the protective fuse.
FUSE LOCATION
Dashboard fuse box
To access the fuse you must remove
the press-fitted cover E.
The 5 A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnosis socket
area, as shown in fig. 122.The fuse box shown in fig. 123 is
located in the lower area next to the
pedal unit.
121AB0A0105
122AB0A0132
123AB0A0106
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Engine compartment
fuse box
The fuse box is located on the right
side of the engine compartment, next
to the battery. To access, press on
device I fig. 124, release the tabs M
and remove cover L.The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is on the back of the cover
.
27)
124AB0A0131
125AB0A0130
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
fig. 123
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlight power supply F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit
power supplyF13 7,5
Engine compartment junction unit switch F31 5
Front, rear and luggage compartment roof lights F32 7,5
Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD F36 10
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver's side electric windows F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors F49 5
Airbag node F50 7,5
Radio switch,Blue&Me™, climate control system, brake
lights, clutchF51 7,5
Instrument panel node F53 5
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Climate control fan F08 30
AvailableF09 15
Acoustic warnings F10 15
Engine management system (secondary loads) F11 10
Main beam headlights F14 15
Electric roof motor F15 20
Powertrain Control Module F17 10
AvailableF18 7,5
Air conditioning compressor F19 7,5
Heated rear window, mirror defrosters F20 30
Fuel pumpF21 15
Ignition coilF22 15
Powertrain Control Module F22 20
Braking system (control unit, valves) F23 20
+15 Braking system, electrical steering, yaw sensor F24 7,5
Fog lightsF30 15
AvailableF84 10
Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter) F85 15
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WARNING
117) If the fuse blows again, contact an Abarth Dealership.
118) Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other material.
119) Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
120) If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
121) Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other devices are
switched off and/or deactivated.
122) If a general protection fuse for the safety systems (airbag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine
system, gearbox system) or driving system blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT
27) If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the engine compartment fuse box with the
water jet.
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