2016 Abarth 500 bulb

REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Access to the direction
indicator bulbs
Operating from the engine
compartment remove the rubber cap A
fig. 104.
Access to the dipped
headlight bulbs
Remove the rubber cap B fig. 104.Access to the side
light/daytime running
light (DRL) and main
beam headlight bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door C fig. 105 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap D fig. 105.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder A fig. 106
anticlockwise and remove it;
❒remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder A by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;❒refit the rubber cap.
Side
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To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒apply leverage at the point indicated
by the arrow, in such a way as to
compress the fixing clip and remove
unit B fig. 107

❒turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder in the lens, then
position unit B, ensuring that the
fastening clip clicks into place.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒press the fastener A fig. 108 and
remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder locking it
correctly;
❒refit the rubber cap.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒release the two bulb holding clips A
fig. 109;
❒extract the bulb and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the outline of
the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then
reattach the bulb holding clips;
❒refit the rubber cap.SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 109
anticlockwise and remove it;
❒remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
❒refit the rubber cap.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For replacing these bulbs, contact
an Abarth Dealership.
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109AB0A0093
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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.
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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;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

❒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.
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WHATTODOIF
Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED. Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit. See page 131
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 183
... THE BATTERY IS FLAT. -See page 149 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT
SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 142 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 143 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped
beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.-Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Replace the bulb.See page 142 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT
WORK.Replace the batteries inside the remote
control.See page 13 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT
WORK.Check the relevant protection fuse.See GENERAL
INFORMATION
page 144 or
contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering
motor checked.Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
... AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING
LIGHT SWITCHES ON.- See page 83.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 53
ABS (system) ................................. 53
Air cleaner ...................................... 162
Analogue pressure gauge............... 79
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 26
Battery .......................................... 162
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 162
– inspecting the charge ................ 162
– replacement .............................. 162
Battery (recharging) ........................ 149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 167
Bodywork (warranty) ...................... 167
Bonnet ........................................... 48
Brake fluid ...................................... 160
Brakes ........................................... 177
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) ................... 135
– general instructions ................... 135
– types of bulbs ........................... 136
Car inactivity ................................. 128
Carrying children safely .................. 105
Checking levels .............................. 159
Cigar lighter.................................... 36
Cleaning and maintenance
– car interior ................................. 169
– leather parts .............................. 169– plastic parts .............................. 169
– seats ......................................... 169
Climate control
– Passenger compartment air
diffusers .................................... 21
Climatic comfort ............................. 21
Clutch ............................................ 176
CO2 emissions............................... 192
CODE Card .................................... 11
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 78
Controls ......................................... 34
Correct reading of the rim .............. 181
Correct tyre reading ....................... 180
Cup/bottle holders ......................... 38
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 30
Digital engine coolant
temperature gauge....................... 79
Digital fuel level gauge .................... 79
Dimensions .................................... 184
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 140
Dipped headlights/side lights ......... 30
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 139
Direction indicators ........................ 31
Display ........................................... 68
Doors ............................................. 42
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 42
– door locking/unlocking .............. 42– opening/closing with the key ..... 42
Driver side knee bag ...................... 115
Driver's side front airbag ................ 114
Dualdrive electric power steering .... 59
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) .................................. 53
eco Index ....................................... 69
Electric windows ............................ 44
Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 173
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 168
Engine coolant ............................... 160
Engine............................................ 174
– marking ..................................... 172
Engine oil (consumption) ................ 160
Engine oil (level check) ................... 160
EOBD system ................................ 59
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 52
External lights................................. 30
Fiat CODE system......................... 10
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system ......................................... 107
Fixed glass roof .............................. 40
Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 131
Flashing ......................................... 30
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 188
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 140
Fog lights/rear fog light................... 35
Follow Me Home (device) ............... 31

Front airbags .................................. 114
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 139
Front roof light ................................ 33
Fuel consumption .......................... 191
Fuel cut-off system......................... 35
Fuel supply..................................... 175
Fuel tank plug ................................ 65
Fuse boxes (location) ..................... 144
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 144
Gear Shift Indicator (system) ......... 69
Glove compartment ....................... 37
Handbrake.................................... 123
Hazard warning lights..................... 35
HBA system ................................... 54
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 51
Headlights (adjusting headlights
abroad) ........................................ 52
Headlights...................................... 51
Headlights (washing) ...................... 168
Head restraints............................... 17
– Rear head restraints .................. 17
Heated rear window (activation) ..... 25
Heating and ventilation ................... 22
Hill Holder system .......................... 54
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 172
– chassis marking ........................ 172
– engine marking.......................... 172– identification data plate.............. 172
Ignition switch ................................ 14
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 61
Interior fittings ................................ 36
Interior roof light (bulb
replacement) ................................ 142
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 169
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 110
iTPMS ............................................ 56
Lifting the car ................................ 149
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 188
Luggage compartment................... 45
– closing ...................................... 45
– extending the luggage
compartment ............................ 46
Luggage compartment light
(bulb replacement) ....................... 143
Luggage compartment light ........... 34
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 140
Main beam headlights .................... 30
Maintenance and care.................... 154
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 158
– periodic checks ......................... 158
– scheduled servicing ................... 154
– Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 155
Manual climate control system ....... 24
– controls ..................................... 24
– maintenance ............................. 25Menu items .................................... 71
MSR system .................................. 54
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 142
Paintwork (maintenance) ............... 167
Parking .......................................... 123
Parking sensors ............................. 62
Passenger side front airbag ............ 115
Performance .................................. 185
Plugs (type) .................................... 174
Pollen filter ..................................... 162
Power socket ................................. 38
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system ........................ 39
Pretensioners ................................. 103
– Load limiters.............................. 103
Protecting the environment ............ 65
Radiofrequency remote control:
ministerial approvals..................... 194
Radio ............................................. 60
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 61
Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 141
Rear seats (backrest release).......... 16
Rear view mirrors ........................... 19
Rear window washer (jets).............. 166
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 32
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ......................................... 68
INDEX