2024 Fiat 500 Light Bulbs User Guide
The 2024 Fiat 500 has aesthetically pleasing and effective lighting that is intended to improve visibility and safety. To help you maintain the best possible interior and exterior lighting for your Fiat 500, this guide examines all the different types of light bulbs, where they are found, and how to change them.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press button (A) to switch the hazard lights on/off regardless of the position of the ignition key. With the device on, warning lights and light up in the instrument panel. Press the button (A) again to switch the lights off.
WARNING 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 and on the instrument panel. The lights switch off automatically when emergency braking ceases.
REPLACING A BULB
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.
WARNING When the weather is cold or damp or after heavy rain or washing, the surface of headlights or rear lights may steam up and/or form drops of condensation on the inside. This is a natural phenomenon due to the difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the glass which does not indicate
a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of lighting devices. The mist disappears quickly when the lights are turned on, starting from the centre of the diffuser, extending progressively towards the edges
BULB TYPES
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side/tail 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
- turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and extract it;
- remove the pressure-fitted bulb and replace it;
- refit the bulb holder (A) by turning it clockwise and making sure that it locks 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
- turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove it;
- replace the bulb-bulb holder assembly;
- refit the bulb holder in its housing by turning it clockwise and locking it correctly;
- refit the protection cap in its housing and turn clockwise.
Side direction indicators
WARNING 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
- then lever in the opposite direction, by applying force from the back part and remove unit;
- 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.
Dipped beam headlights (POP versions only)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
- operating from the engine compartment remove the protective
rubber cap - press the fastener 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 protective plastic cap by turning it anticlockwise;
- disconnect connector 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)
For replacement, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Main beam headlights
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
- steer the wheel fully inwards, undo the screws (A) and move the inner wheel arch plastic cover (B) aside to access the bulb;
- remove the rubber cap on the bulb holder;
- free the bulb holder from the side clips and remove it;
- 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;
- refit the inner cover on the wheel arch and tighten the screws.
Sidelights/daytime lights
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
- steer the wheel fully inwards, undo the screws and move the inner wheel arch plastic cover (B) aside to access the bulb;
- remove the rubber cap on the bulb holder;
- rotate the bulb holder 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;
- refit the inner cover on the wheel arch and tighten the screws.
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
C: side lights/brake lights;
D: direction indicators.
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
- open the tailgate;
- unscrew the two fastening screws
- remove the bulb holder from its housing releasing it from the locking tabs
- extract the bulbs by pushing them slightly and turning them anticlockwise
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR FOG LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
- access the bulb holder through the underside of the rear bumper
- disconnect the electrical connector
- rotate the bulb holder (B) anticlockwise and extract it;
- release the bulb and replace it;
- reinsert the bulb/bulb holder unit (B) by turning it clockwise;
- reconnect the electrical connector (A).
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
- remove the two guard caps and unscrew the two fastening screws
- remove the assembly;
- disconnect the electrical connector
- press the retaining device (C) 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:
- operate in the point shown by the arrow 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.
REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS
Inside ceiling light
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
- using the screwdriver provided, extract the ceiling light working in the point shown by the arrow;
- open cover (B) as shown and then change bulb (C) it from the side contacts;
- insert the new bulb and make sure that it is correctly clamped between the contacts;
- close the cover (B) then refit the lens.
Boot courtesy light (for versions/markets, where provided)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
- open the boot;
- using the screwdriver provided, extract the ceiling light working in the point shown by the arrow;
- open the protection replace the snap-fitted bulb.
- close the cover (B) on the lens;
- then refit the ceiling light by inserting it correctly in its housing, on one side and then pressing on the other side until it clicks into place.
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to the electric system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas, in the case of breakage they may burst causing glass fragments to be projected outwards.
Only replace the light bulbs when the engine is off and in a position that does not interfere with traffic and lets you safely replace them (see the description in the “Replacement” paragraph). Also ensure that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk of burns.
Before replacing the bulb, wait for the exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF SCALDING!
Due to the high power supply voltage, gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
should only be replaced by specialised technicians: danger of death! Contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT
Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metallic part only. Touching the transparent part of the bulb with your fingers may reduce the intensity of the emitted light and even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In the event of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
Where possible, it is advisable to have bulbs changed at a Fiat Dealership. The correct operation and direction of the external lights are absolutely essential for the safety of the car and of compliance
with the law.
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).
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