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LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the “Changing a fuse”
paragraph in this section;
❒before changing a bulb check the con- tacts for rusting;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by othersof the same type and wattage;
❒for safety reasons, always check the di-rection of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb.
IMPORTANT The internal surface of the
light may appear slightly misty: this does
not indicate a fault, and is actually caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
car:
AGlass bulbs: clipped into position. Pull
to remove. B
Bayonet-type bulbs: to remove from
its holder, press the bulb in and turn
it anti-clockwise.
C Tubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.
D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,
release the clip holding the bulb in
place.
Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transpar-
ent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
light emitted and even compromise the
longevity of the bulb itself. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the bulb
with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave
to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (ECUs)
that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system’s technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which may cause
small fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards if the bulb is broken.
WARNING
fig. 15F0M0207m
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
CHANGING
AN INTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and relevant power
rating, see “Changing a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs:
❒manipulate the points shown by the ar- rows and remove the light D-fig. 30 ;
❒open the protective flap E-fig. 31;
❒replace bulb F-fig. 31by releasing it
from the side contacts and making sure
that the new bulb is correctly clamped
between these contacts;
❒close the protective flap E-fig. 31and
secure light D-fig. 30 into its housing
making sure that it locks into place.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where available)
Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs:
❒manipulate the points shown by the arrows and remove light A-fig. 32;
❒open the protective flap B;
❒replace bulbs C-fig. 33 by releasing
them from the side contacts and mak-
ing sure that new bulbs are correctly
clamped between these contacts;
❒close the lid B-fig. 33 and secure light
A-fig. 32 into its housing making sure
that it locks into place.
fig. 32F0M0213m
fig. 33F0M0234m
fig. 30F0M0214m
fig. 31F0M0235m
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