Get In An Emergency -> Changing a Bulb Guide for Fiat 500 C 2 Door Second Generation (2021-2025)

The lights switch off automatically when

emergency braking ceases.

HAZARD WARNING

LIGHTS

CHANGING A BULB

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

and light up in the instrument

panel.

143) 144) 145) 146)

49) 50)

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

Before replacing a bulb check the

contacts for oxidation;

Press button A again to switch the

lights off.

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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89

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 and on the instrument

panel.

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IMPORTANT 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

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Light bulbs

Use

Type

H7

Power

55W

Ref. Figure

Main beams

Dipped headlights

D

H7

55W

Dipped headlights with gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

D1S

35W

F

Front side lights / daytime running lights

Front direction indicators

W21W / LL

5/2IW

21W

A

B

WY21W / PY24W

Front direction indicators (with xenon gas discharge

bulbs)

PY24W

24W

B

Side turn light

Rear direction indicators

Tail/brake light

Reverse gear

Rear fog light

Ceiling light

W5W

PY21W

P21 / 5W

W16W

C5W

5W

21W

10W

21W

2IW

5W

A

B

C

A

C

E

Boot light

W5W

5W

Number plate light

Fog lights

C5W

5W

H3

55W

5W

Third brake lights

W5W

A

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REPLACING AN

EXTERNAL BULB

refit the bulb holder in its housing A

fig. 93 by turning it clockwise and

locking it correctly;

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)

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To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

91

operating from the engine

compartment remove the rubber cap A

fig. 90;

Front direction indicators

(Excluding POP versions)

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93

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

operating in the engine

compartment, remove the plastic cap A

fig. 92 by turning it anticlockwise;

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).

F0S0050

90

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

turn the bulb holder A fig. 91

anticlockwise and remove it;

lever the lens off, by initially applying

force from the front towards the back

(1-fig. 94);

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remove the pressure-fitted bulb and

replace it;

92

then lever in the opposite direction,

by applying force from the back part

(2-fig. 94) and remove unit;

turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove it;

refit the bulb holder A by turning it

clockwise and locking it correctly;

replace the bulb-bulb holder

assembly;

refit the rubber cap.

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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.

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F0S0053

94

95

turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,

Dipped beam headlights

(Excluding POP versions)

Main beam headlights

extract the press-fitted bulb and

replace it;

Where the guard flap C fig. 97 is

provided (loaded in the wheel arch near

the lights), proceed as follows to

replace the bulb:

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

refit the bulb holder in the lens, then

position unit, ensuring that the fastening

clip clicks into place.

operating in the engine

compartment, remove the plastic

protection cap B fig. 92 by turning it

anticlockwise;

completely steer the wheels and

open guard flap then remove the rubber

cap D fig. 97;

51)

disconnect connector A fig. 96 and

release the bulb holder catch;

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;

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97

F0S0593

96

refit the bulb holder locking it

correctly;

free the bulb holder from the side

clips A fig. 98 and remove it;

extract the bulb and replace it;

refit the rubber cap.

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refit the bulb holder B by turning it

clockwise and making sure that it locks

correctly;

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;

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

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98

To replace a fog light, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

fit the new bulb, making the outline

of the metallic part coincide with the

grooves on the reflector, then reattach

the bulb holding clips;

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;

refit the rubber cap;

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100

close the flap C.

remove the bulb holder from its

housing releasing it from the locking

tabs B fig. 100;

NOTE If the guard flap is not present,

contact a Fiat Dealership to have the

bulb replaced.

extract the bulbs by pushing them

slightly and turning them anticlockwise.

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:

D: direction indicators.

REVERSING LIGHT/REAR FOG

LIGHT

Where the respective flap is provided,

proceed as follows to replace the bulb:

completely steer the wheels and

open guard flap then remove the rubber

cap D fig. 97;

From inside the bumper, operate

the tabs A fig. 101 and remove the

press-fit flap;

turn the bulb holder B fig. 98

anticlockwise and extract it;

disconnect the electrical connector

A fig. 102;

extract the bulb and replace it;

turn the bulb holder B fig. 102

anticlockwise and extract it;

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99

119

F0S0059

105

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F0S0581

103

101

remove the press-fitted bulb to be

replaced and replace it;

THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS

To replace the bulb proceed as follows:

close the bulb holder making sure

the retaining device is correctly locked;

remove the two guard caps and

unscrew the two fastening screws A fig.

104;

screw in the two fastening screws

and reinstall the guard caps.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS

To replace the bulbs, proceed as

follows:

F0S0582

102

apply pressure to the point shown

by the arrow fig. 106 and remove

the lens;

release the bulb and replace it;

reinsert the bulb/bulb holder unit B

by turning it clockwise;

change the bulb, releasing it from

the side contacts;

reconnect the electrical connection

A;

F0S0058

104

fit the new bulb and make sure that

it is correctly clamped between the

contacts;

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.

remove the assembly;

disconnect the electrical connector

B fig. 105;

then refit the lens.

press the retaining device C fig. 105

and open the bulb holder;

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147) Due to the high power supply voltage,

gas discharge bulbs (Xenon) should only

be replaced by specialised personnel:

danger of death! Contact a Fiat Dealership.

REPLACING FUSES

148) 149) 150) 151) 152) 153)

WARNING

DASHBOARD FUSE BOX

To access the fuses you must remove

the press-fitted cover A fig. 107.

49) 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.

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106

WARNING

143) 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.

50) 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.

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107

144) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised

gas, in the case of breakage they may

burst causing glass fragments to be

projected outwards.

The 5 A fuse B for door mirror

51) 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).

demisting is located in the diagnosis

socket area, as shown in fig. 108.

145) 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.

146) Before replacing the bulb, wait for the

exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER

OF SCALDING!

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108

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