2018 FIAT 500 Owner handbook (in English)

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TYPES OF BULBS
BulbsTypePower
Main beam headlights H7 55W
Dipped beam headlights H7 55W
Xenon gas discharge dipped beam headlights D1S 35W
Side lights / daytime running lights W21W / LL 5W / 21W
Front direction indicators PY24W / WY21W 21W
Front direction indicators (with xenon gas discharge bulbs) PY24W 24W
Side direction indicators W5W 5W
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21W
Tail lights/brake lights P21 / 5W 10W
Reversing light, rear fog light W16W 21W
Ceiling light C5W 5W
Luggage compartment ceiling light W5W 5W
Number plate C5W 5W
Fog light H3 55W
Additional stop (3rd braking) W5W 5W

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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 (POP versions)
Operating from the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
A fig. 111.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs (POP versions)
Remove the rubber cap B fig. 111.
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Access to the direction indicator
bulbs (excluding POP versions)
Operating from the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
A fig. 112.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs (excluding POP versions)
Operating from the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap
B fig. 112.
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Access to the daytime running light
(DRL) and main beam headlight
bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door C fig. 113 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap D.
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MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
(POP versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the protecting rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒ press the fastener A fig. 114 and
remove the bulb holder;
❒ remove the snap-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder locking it
properly;
❒ reinstall the rubber cap.
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MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
(Excluding POP
versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the protecting rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒ disconnect the central electric
connector A fig. 115 and
and release
the bulb holder catch A;
❒ remove the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the bulb in its seat and
reconnect the connector;
❒ refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn clockwise.
With gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
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MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the protecting rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒ release the two bulb holding clips A
fig. 116;
❒ remove the bulb and replace it;
❒ fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then hook
back the bulb holding clips;
❒ reinstall the rubber cap.
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SIDE LIGHTS / DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the protecting rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒ turn the bulb holder B fig. 116
anticlockwise and remove it;
❒ remove the snap-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
❒ reinstall the rubber cap.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front (POP versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the protecting rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒ turn the bulb holder A fig. 117
anticlockwise and pull it out;
❒ remove the snap-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder A by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
❒ reinstall the rubber cap.
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Front (Excluding POP versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the protecting rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒ turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it;
❒ replace the bulb
bulb holder assembly;
❒ refit the bulb holder in its housing
A fig. 118 by turning it clockwise
and locking it correctly;
❒ refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn anticlockwise.
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Side
IMPORTANT The intervention must be
carried out taking all precautions
necessary to avoid damaging the
bodywork (use a sufficiently rigid and
appropriately thick plastic card).
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ lever the lens off, by initially applying
force from the front towards the
back (1-fig. 119);
❒ lever in the opposite direction, by
applying force from the back
part (2-fig. 119) and remove the
unit;
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❒ turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒ reinstall the bulb holder into the
lens, then put back the assembly
making sure that the fixing clip has
clicked.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For bulb replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒ open the tailgate;
❒ unscrew the two fastening screws
A fig. 120 and extract the light
cluster axially without rotating it;
❒ remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B;
❒ extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them counter-
clockwise.The bulbs are arranged as follows in
fig. 121:
C: tail / brake light;
D: direction indicators.
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REVERSING LIGHT/REAR
FOG LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ From inside the bumper, operate
the tabs A fig. 122 and remove the
press-fit flap;
❒ disconnect the electric connector
A-fig. 123;
❒ turn the bulb holder B fig. 123
anticlockwise and remove the unit;
❒ extract the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the bulb/bulb holder unit B by
turning it clockwise
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❒ reconnect the electric connector A;
❒ refit the flap and check that it is
correctly locked.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒ remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening
screws A fig. 124;
❒ remove the assembly;
❒ disconnect the electric connector
B fig. 125;
❒ press the retaining device C and
open the bulb holder;
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❒ 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. 126 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.
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REPLACING FUSES
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DASHBOARD FUSES
To access the fuses you must remove
the press-fitted cover A-fig. 127.
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The fuse box fig. 128 is located in the
lower area next to the pedal unit.
The 5A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnostic socket area
fig. 129.
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FuseAmpereDescription
F13 5 •
Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit power supply
F36 15 Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD
F37 5 Brake light switch, instrument panel node
F38 15 Central door locking
F43 15 Windscreen/rear window washer pump
F47 20 Driver’s side power window
F48 20 Passenger’s side power window
F49 5 Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors
F51 7.5 Climate control, brake lights, clutch, sunroof, electric mirrors
F53 5 Instrument panel node
•
For versions/markets, where provided
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
JUNCTION BOX
The fuse box is located on the right
side of the engine compartment.
To access the fuses, proceed as
follows:
❒ Fully press the screw A fig. 130;
❒ at the same time slowly rotate the
screw anticlockwise, until resistance
is encountered (do not overtighten);
❒ slowly release the screw;
❒ opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its
housing;
❒ remove cover B, sliding it upwards
on the side guides, as indicated in
the figure.
❒ after replacing the fuse, refit the
cover, making sure that it is closed
properly.
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