2020 FIAT 500 bulb

Symbol What it means
yellowPASSENGER AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED
The warning light indicates the passenger airbag protection status. If the warning light is off, passenger's
airbag protection is active: to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this case the LED lights up). When the
engine is started (ignition key turned to MAR position), the warning light turns on for about 8 seconds,
provided that at least 5 seconds have elapsed from when it was switched off. If not, contact a Fiat
Dealership. If the engine is switched off/on again in less than 5 seconds the warning light may remain off. In
this case, to check correct warning light operation, switch the engine off, wait for at least 5 seconds and
switch the engine on again. The warning light may light up with various intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may also vary during the same key cycle.
yellowEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE (versions with colour display)
The symbol is shown on the display together with a dedicated message when there is a fault in one of the
following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL)
side lights
direction indicators
rear fog light
number plate lights.
The anomaly relating to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break
in the relevant electric connection. It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership.
yellowBRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE (versions with colour display)
The display will show the symbol together with a dedicated message if there is a fault in the brake lights.
The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or a break in the relevant electrical
connection. It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership.
yellowRAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........114
CHANGING A BULB .......................114
REPLACING FUSES........................121
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................127
FIX&GO KIT .....................................131
JUMP STARTING ............................134
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................135
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................136
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Press button A fig. 89 to switch the
hazard lights on/off regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights
andlight up in the instrument
panel.
Press button A again to switch the
lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency braking,
the hazard warning lights switch on
automatically together with warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel.The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
CHANGING A BULB
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49) 50)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
always check the headlight beam
direction after changing a bulb;
when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing a bulb. For the location
of fuses, refer to the paragraph
"Replacing fuses" in this chapter.
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Light bulbs
Use Type Power Ref. Figure
Main beams H7 55W D
Dipped headlights H7 55W D
Dipped headlights with gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
(for versions/markets, where provided)D1S 35W F
Front side lights / daytime running lights W21W / LL 5/2IW A
Front direction indicators WY21W / PY24W 21W B
Front direction indicators (with xenon gas discharge
bulbs)PY24W 24W B
Side turn light W5W 5W A
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21W B
Tail/brake light P21 / 5W 10W B
Reverse gear W16W 21W B
Rear fog light W16W 2IW B
Ceiling light C5W 5W C
Boot light W5W 5W A
Number plate light C5W 5W C
Fog lights H3 55W E
Third brake lights W5W 5W A
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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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fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then reattach
the bulb holding clips;
refit the rubber cap;
close the flap C.
NOTE If the guard flap is not present,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
bulb replaced.
Sidelights/daytime lights
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;
turn the bulb holder B fig. 98
anticlockwise and extract it;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and making sure that it locks
correctly;
refit the rubber cap;
close the flap C.
NOTE If the guard flap is not present,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
bulb replaced.
Fog lights
To replace a fog light, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights, brake lights and direction
indicators. The reversing lights and rear
fog lights are located instead in the
rear bumper.
The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
99:
C: tail / brake lights;
D: direction indicators.To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
open the tailgate;
unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 100 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B fig. 100;
extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them anticlockwise.
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR FOG
LIGHT
Where the respective flap is provided,
proceed as follows to replace the bulb:
From inside the bumper, operate
the tabs A fig. 101 and remove the
press-fit flap;
disconnect the electrical connector
A fig. 102;
turn the bulb holder B fig. 102
anticlockwise and extract it;
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release the bulb and replace it;
reinsert the bulb/bulb holder unit B
by turning it clockwise;
reconnect the electrical connection
A;
refit the flap and check that it is
correctly locked.
If the flap is not present, access the
bulb holder through the lower part
of the rear bumper fig. 103 to replace
the reversing and rear fog light.THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws A fig.
104;
remove the assembly;
disconnect the electrical connector
B fig. 105;
press the retaining device C fig. 105
and open the bulb holder;
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.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
apply pressure to the point shown
by the arrow fig. 106 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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