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F0U160Abfig. 156
F0U161Abfig. 157
FUSE LOCATION
The fuses are grouped in three control units: on the
dashboard, in the engine compartment and in the left
side of the boot.
Dashboard fuse box fig. 157
To access the dashboard fuse box, loosen the screws A-
fig. 156 and remove the cover.
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F0U162Abfig. 158
F0U163Abfig. 159
Engine compartment fusebox fig. 159
To access the fuse box located next to the battery,
remove the protective cover fig. 158 acting on the
points indicated by the arrow.
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F0U164Abfig. 160
F0U165Abfig. 161
Boot fuse box fig. 161
To gain access to the fuse box located on the left side of
the boot, open the relevant inspection flap (as shown in
fig. 160).
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7.5
7.5
5
5
10
5
20
20
20
20
5
5
7.5 1
8
13
2
5
11
4
6
14
7
12
3
10
FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Dashboard fuse box fig. 157
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlamp
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fuse box
and relay switch coils on body computer control unit
Courtesy light, boot light, glove compartment light
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnosis, automatic climate
control unit, alarm, radio, Blue&Me™ control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal
(NO contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors, boot
unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Driver’s front electric window motor
Passenger side front electric window motor
INT supply for dashboard control lights, TMPS tyre pressure
measurement control unit, electric wing mirror movement, sunroof control
unit, my-port infotelematic system socket, electrochromic rear view mirror
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch
pedal switch, interior heating unit, Blue&Me™ control unit,
sound system wiring, voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on bumper,
brake servo sensor, relay switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
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09
10
14
19
20
21
30
85
86
87
8820
10
15
7.5
30
15
15
–
15
5
7.5 Engine compartment fusebox fig. 159
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Hi-Fi sound system with radio, control unit and subwoofer
Horn
Left main beam headlamp, right main beam headlamp
Air climate control compressor
Heated rear window
Fuel pump on tank
Left fog light, right fog light
Socket (set-up)
Passenger compartment socket, cigar lighter
Battery charge status sensor
Demister on driver-side door mirror, demister on passenger-side door
mirror
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17
14
01
03
04
15
16
08
07
05
13
09
06
0220
7.5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
5
–
–
– Boot fuse box fig. 161
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Sunroof opening system
Alarm system management control unit
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Boot socket
TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) control unit
Free
Free
Free
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BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given
as information only. It is advisable to contact an Abarth
Dealership to have this operation performed.
fig. 162F0U166Ab
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for
approximately 24 hours at low amperage. Rapid battery
charging with high currents could damage the battery.
To charge, proceed as follows:
❒proceed as follows: detach the connector A-fig. 162 (by
pressing button B) from sensor C for monitoring the
status of the battery installed on the negative battery
pole D;
❒connect the positive cable to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative terminal to the sensor D
as shown in the figure;
❒turn on the charger. Turn the device off after
recharging;
❒after having disconnected the recharging device,
reconnect the connector A to the sensor C as shown
in the figure.
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Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery recharging operation must be
performed in a ventilated place, away from
naked flames or possible sources of sparks to
avoid the risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Don’t try to recharge a frozen battery: 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.
WARNING
JACKING THE CAR
If the vehicle needs to be raised, go to an Abarth
Dealership which is equipped with arm lifts and
workshop lifts.
Lift the car only by positioning the ends of the jack arms
or the workshop lift at the points shown in fig. 163
corresponding to symbols ▼indicated on the side
skirts.
IMPORTANT Take care not to damage the side skirts
when lifting the car with the workshop lift.
fig. 163F0U167Ab
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