2016 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

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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Replacing Exterior Bulbs
HeadlampsHi/Lo Beam Light Halogen
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the engine compartment and remove the head-
lamp bulb cap.
Front Lamps1 — Headlamps
2 — Daytime Running Lamps
3 — Directional Indicators
4 — Fog Lamps — If Equipped
Headlamp Bulb Cap
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2. Rotate the headlamp bulb socket counterclockwisethen pull outwards.
3. Release the locking tab on the headlamp bulb connec- tor and remove the bulb and socket. 4. Install the new headlamp bulb making sure it is
properly locked.
5. Install the headlamp bulb and socket; align the tabs and turn it clockwise making sure it is properly
locked.
Headlamp Bulb Socket
Headlamp Bulb Connector8
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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.
Headlamp Bulb Connector
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3. Remove the electrical connectors.4. Rotate in a counterclockwise direction and remove the
bulb and bulb socket.
Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog light Access
1 — Screws
2 — Access DoorPosition Light/Daytime Running Light Assembly
1 — DRL Bulb Socket
2 — Turn Signal Bulb Socket
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5. To replace the bulb gently push bulb and rotatecounterclockwise. 6. Insert the new bulb by pushing on it and turning it
clockwise. Make sure the bulb is correctly locked in
place.
7. Install the bulb and sockets and rotate them clockwise, making sure that it is properly locked.
8. Reconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Reinstall the access door.
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.
Bulb and Socket Assembly1 — Bulb
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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.
Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog Light Access
1 — Screws
2 — Access Door
Fog Light Assembly8
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7. Reinstall the access door.
Side Indicators on External Rear View Mirrors – (If
Equipped)
CAUTION!
The procedure is described as a guideline. For the
replacement of the lamp it is recommended that you
contact your authorized dealer.
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
1. Remove the mirror cap on the outside rear view mirror.
2. Remove the transparent lens assembly as shown.
Mirror Cap
1 — Mirror Cover
2 — Side Indicator Lens
3 — Side Indicator Bulb Location
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