Get IN AN EMERGENCY -> REPLACING A BULB Guide for Fiat 500 X 4 Door First Generation (2014-2024)

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.

HAZARD WARNING

LIGHTS

REPLACING A BULB

CONTROL

128) 129) 130)

52)

Press the fig. 107 button to switch the

lights on/off.

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

When the hazard warning lights are on,

the and warning lights flash.

❒ Before replacing a bulb check the

contacts for oxidation;

❒ replace blown bulbs with others of

the same type and power;

❒ after replacing a headlight bulb,

always check its alignment;

❒ when a light is not working, check

that the corresponding fuse is intact

before replacing the bulb. For the

location of fuses, refer to the paragraph

“Replacing fuses” in this chapter.

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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 emergency braking the

hazard warning lights switch on

automatically as well as the and

warning lights in the instrument

panel.

The lights switch off automatically when

emergency braking ceases.

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TYPES OF BULBS

The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs:

Glass bulbs (type A): they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.

Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder, press

the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.

Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.

Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to the

side and pull it out.

Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.

Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact a

Fiat Dealership.

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Bulbs

Type

P21W

H4

Power

21 W

60/55 W

25 W

21 W

5 W

Figure reference

Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL)

Rear side/brake light

B

D

F

Main beam/dipped beam headlights (halogen)

Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge)

Front direction indicators

Rear direction indicators

Side direction indicators (on door mirror)

3rd brake light

D5S

PY21W

P21W

WY5W

LED

B

A

–

Number plate

W5W

H8

5 W

A

E

B

A

C

A

Fog lights

35 W

21 W

5 W

Rear fog light

P21W

C5W

Reverse

Front roof light

Front roof lights (sun visors)

Rear roof light (versions without sun roof)

Rear roof lights (versions with sun roof)

Boot roof lights

C5W

5 W

XENON

C5W

6 W

5 W

W5W

5 W

Glove compartment light

5 W

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REPLACING AN

EXTERNAL BULB

IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb

when the engine is off. Also ensure that

the engine is cold, to prevent the risk

of burns.

Dipped/main beam headlights

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

Xenon gas discharge main

beam/dipped beam headlights

❒ working from inside the engine

compartment, remove rubber cap A fig.

108, using the dedicated tab;

For replacing these bulbs, contact a

Fiat Dealership.

Side lights/daytime running lights

(DRL)

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110

❒ turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly

anticlockwise and then remove it sliding

it outwards;

To replace the bulbs proceed as

follows:

❒ replace the "bayonet-fitted" bulb A

fig. 110;

❒ finally, refit inspection flap B fig. 109,

completely tightening fixing screws A.

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Front direction indicators

❒ turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly

anticlockwise and then remove it sliding

it outwards;

To replace the bulbs proceed as

follows:

❒ disconnect the electrical connector B

and replace the bulb C.

❒ steer the vehicle wheels completely

inwards;

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❒ then insert the bulb and bulb holder

assembly in its housing and turn it

clockwise, making sure that it is locked

correctly;

❒ undo screws A fig. 109 using the

screwdriver provided and remove

inspection flap B;

❒ steer the vehicle wheels completely

inwards;

❒ undo screws A fig. 109 using the

screwdriver provided and remove

inspection flap B;

❒ identify the direction indicator bulb;

❒ refit the rubber cap A.

❒ turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly

anticlockwise and then remove it sliding

it outwards;

❒ identify the bulb for the side

light/DRL;

❒ replace the "bayonet-fitted" bulb A

fig. 110;

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❒ finally, refit inspection flap B fig. 109,

completely tightening fixing screws A.

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

❒ remove cover B fig. 111 of the door

mirror very carefully (using suitable

equipment in order not to damage the

paintwork) around the frame of the

mirror itself (as shown in the figure);

Fog lights

To replace the bulbs proceed as

follows:

❒ steer the vehicle wheels completely

inwards;

❒ undo screws A fig. 109 using the

screwdriver provided and remove

inspection flap B;

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112

113

114

❒ identify the fog light bulb;

❒ turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly

anticlockwise and then remove it sliding

it outwards;

❒ disconnect the electrical connector;

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111

❒ replace the bulb-bulb holder

assembly B fig. 110.

❒ remove lens A, then remove bulb C

pulling it out from its bulb holder.

❒ reconnect the electrical connector to

the new bulb-bulb holder assembly,

then fit it ensuring that it locks correctly;

❒ fit the new bulb, making sure it is

correctly locked;

❒ refit the bulb holder on lens A;

❒ fit the assembly turning it clockwise,

ensuring that it locks correctly;

❒ correctly refit the cover B on the door

mirror, making sure it is correctly

locked.

❒ finally, refit inspection flap B fig. 109,

completely tightening fixing screws A.

Rear light cluster

Side direction indicators

To replace the bulbs proceed as

follows:

IMPORTANT The procedure is only

described by way of illustration. It

is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership

for bulb replacement.

❒ open the tailgate;

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❒ use the wrench A fig. 112 supplied

with the vehicle (located inside the case

with the on-board documentation),

undo the two screws A fig. 113, then

release the light cluster from the

relevant pin fastenings, pulling

cautiously;

3^rdbrake lights

The 3^rdbrake lights are LED-based. For

their replacement, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

Number plate lights

To replace the bulbs proceed as

follows:

❒ disconnect the central connector B,

then undo the two screws C;

❒ using the screwdriver provided,

remove the lenses A fig. 115 working in

the point shown;

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❒ release the tabs indicated by the

arrows and extract the bulb holder

assembly D fig. 114;

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WARNING

❒ identify the bulb to be replaced (1

Side/Brake - 2 Direction indicator

- 3 Rear fog light (where present) or

Reverse);

128) Before replacing the bulb, wait for the

exhaust ducts to cool down: RISK OF

BURNS!

❒ all bulbs are "bayonet-fitted";

therefore they must be lightly pressed

and simultaneously turned to be

replaced: anticlockwise for extraction,

clockwise for fitting;

129) Changes or repairs to the electrical

system carried out incorrectly and without

due consideration for the technical

specifications of the system may lead to

malfunctioning and generate a fire hazard.

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130) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised

gas. If they break, glass fragments could fly

everywhere.

❒ correctly refit the bulb holder

assembly D in the light casing; stop

when you hear that the tabs click into

place;

❒ turn the bulb holder assembly B fig.

116 anticlockwise, extract bulb C

and replace it.

❒ finally, refit the lenses.

❒ tighten the two screws C fig. 113 and

reconnect the central connector B;

NOTE Before removing the lens unit,

put a protection (e.g. cloth) on the tip of

the screwdriver, in order not to

damage the lens itself.

❒ refit the lens unit, fully tightening the

two screws A;

❒ reclose the tailgate.

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