2020 FIAT 500 headlights

REPLACING AN
EXTERNAL BULB
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Front direction indicators
(POP versions only)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
operating from the engine
compartment remove the rubber cap A
fig. 90;
turn the bulb holder A fig. 91
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.Front direction indicators
(Excluding POP versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
operating in the engine
compartment, remove the plastic cap A
fig. 92 by turning it anticlockwise;
turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it;
replace the bulb-bulb holder
assembly;
refit the bulb holder in its housing A
fig. 93 by turning it clockwise and
locking it correctly;
refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn clockwise.
Side turn light
IMPORTANT The intervention must be
carried out taking all precautions
necessary to avoid damaging the
bodywork (please 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. 94);
then lever in the opposite direction,
by applying force from the back part
(2-fig. 94) and remove unit;
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turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder in the lens, then
position unit, ensuring that the fastening
clip clicks into place.
51)
Dipped beam headlights
(POP versions only)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
operating from the engine
compartment remove the rubber
protection cap B fig. 90;
press the fastener A fig. 95 and
remove the bulb holder;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder locking it
correctly;
refit the rubber cap.Dipped beam headlights
(Excluding POP versions)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
operating in the engine
compartment, remove the plastic
protection cap B fig. 92 by turning it
anticlockwise;
disconnect connector A fig. 96 and
release the bulb holder catch;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the bulb in its housing and
reconnect the connector;
refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn clockwise.
Dipped beam headlights with gas
discharge bulbs (Xenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
147)
For replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Main beam headlights
Where the guard flap C fig. 97 is
provided (loaded in the wheel arch near
the lights), proceed as follows to
replace the bulb:
completely steer the wheels and
open guard flap then remove the rubber
cap D fig. 97;
free the bulb holder from the side
clips A fig. 98 and remove it;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
HI-FIF02 20
Climate control electric fan F08 30
Headlight washers F09 30
HornsF10 10
Main-beam headlights F14 15
Electric roof motor F15 20
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5
Heated rear window F20 30
Fog lightsF30 15
Dualogic transmission control unit F84 10
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go” repair kit
(for versions/markets, where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management system operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(for markets/versions, where provided)●●●●●
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Owner Handbook and only after checking that the system is undamaged
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SERVICING AND CARE

REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in the “Technical
specifications” section).DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the vehicle is mainly used in one of
the following particularly harsh
conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND CARE

INDEX
A
BS system........................68
Active safety systems................68
ASR system.........................69
Battery...........................149
inspecting the charge...........149
replacement...................149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................152
Bonnet.............................34
Brake fluid.........................147
Brakes
maintenance...................150
Changing a bulb..................114
Chassis marking...................156
Checking levels....................145
Child protection systems.............77
Climate control system..............23
CO2 emissions....................171
CODE Card.........................10
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................40
Dashboard..........................8
Daytime running lights...............17
Demanding use of the car..........144
Dimensions........................163
Dipped headlights/side lights.........18Direction indicators..................18
Display.............................42
Doors...............................12
Driving assistance systems..........72
Dualdrive electric power steering.................................101
Dualogic transmission..............100
EBD system
........................68
ECO function......................101
Electric handle (Soft Touch)..........33
Electric windows....................27
Electronic Cruise Control...........105
Engine
technical specifications.........157
Engine cooling system fluid.........147
Engine marking....................156
Engine oil (consumption)............147
Engine oil (level check)..............147
ESC system.........................68
Exterior lights.......................17
Fiat CODE system
..................12
Fix&Go kit.........................131
Fixed glass sunroof..................28
Fluids and lubricants...............167
Fog lights/rear fog lights.............19
Follow Me Home....................18
Front airbags........................89
Front ceiling light....................20
Front seats..........................13
Fuel consumption..................171Fuel cut-off system.................135
Fuel tank cap......................110
Fuses (replacement)................121
Handbrake.........................98
Hazard warning lights..............114
HBA system........................70
Headrests...........................15
HH system..........................69
Identification data
bodywork paint plate...........156
identification data plate.........156
Ignition switch.......................11
Interior lights........................20
Interiors (cleaning)..................154
iTPMS..............................72
Jump starting.....................134
Key with remote control.............10
Keys................................10
LPG/petrol switch..................36
Luggage compartment..............33
Main beam headlights..............18
Manual transmission.................99
Mechanical key......................10
Mopar Connect....................211
MSR system........................68
Occupant protection systems
.......73
Official type approvals..............212
Paintwork (maintenance)...........152
Parking lights.......................18