Side
IMPORTANT Go to a Fiat Dealership to
have bulbs for the side direction
indicators replaced, because they are
located inside the wing mirror.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
remove the protective cover A fig.
159;
disconnect the electrical connector;
release the bulb holder from the
side clips A fig. 163;
extract the bulb and replace it;
fit the new bulb, ensuring that the
outline of the metal part coincides with
the grooves on the curve of the
headlight, pressing to engage it with the
side clips A fig. 163; then reconnect
the electrical connector;
refit the protective cover A fig. 159.FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT Go to a Fiat Dealership
to have the front fog light bulbs
replaced.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
The rear light clusters contain the bulbs
for the side lights, direction indicators
and reversing/rear fog and brake lights.
To access the light clusters, proceed
as follows:
open the rear doors;
undo the fixing screws A fig. 164;
disconnect the electrical connector
and then remove the light cluster.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
cluster fig. 165 as follows:
ABrake lights
BDirection indicators
CReverse lights
DSide/rear fog lights;To access the bulbs, undo the 6 fixing
screws E fig. 165 and remove the
bulb holder.
To change the bulb, push it in gently
and turn it anticlockwise (“bayonet”
type), then remove and replace it.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
for versions with tailgate, undo the
two fixing screws A fig. 166 and
remove the unit;
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164F0V0034
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Passenger compartment fuse boxes
fig. 185 - fig. 186
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock actuator motors, tailgate unlocking motor F38 20
Supply + battery for EOBD diagnosis socket, radio, tyre pressure monitoring control unit F36 10
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Electric window motor on passenger-side front door F48 20
Left low beam, headlight corrector F13 7,5
Electric window motor on driver-side front door F47 20
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IN AN EMERGENCY
BATTERY
The battery is of the “limited
maintenance” type: under normal
conditions of use, the electrolyte does
not need topping up with distilled water.
It does, however, need to be checked
periodically at a Fiat Dealership or
by specialist personnel to make sure it
is working correctly.
143) 144)
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an
original spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
37) 38)
6)
145)
USEFUL TIPS FOR
EXTENDING BATTERY
LIFE
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any roof
lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which switches
all internal lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery pole;
completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at starting.The battery is also more prone to the
risk of freezing (already at temperatures
of -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Vehicle inactivity" in "Starting and
driving" if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
If, after buying the vehicle, you want to
install electric accessories which require
permanent electric supply (alarm, etc.)
contact a Fiat Dealership whose
qualified personnel, in addition to
suggesting the most suitable devices
from the Lineaccessori Fiat, will
evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle's
electrical system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
WARNING
143)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames or possible
sources of sparks away from the battery:
risk of explosion or fire.
144)Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
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