Abarth 500 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

Bulbs
Use Type Power Ref. Figure
Main beam headlights HI 55 W D
Dipped headlights H7 55 W D
Dipped headlights with gas discharge bulbs
(Xenon) (for versions/markets, where provided)DIS 35 W F
Front side lights/daytime running lights W2I/5W 5/2IW A
Front direction indicators WY2IW 21 W B
Front direction indicators (with xenon gas
discharge bulbs)PY24W 24 W B
Side direction indicators W5W 5 W A
Rear direction indicators PY2IW 2IW B
Rear side lights RI0W I0W B
Brake lights P2IW 2IW B
Reversing light P2IW 2IW B
Rear fog light P2IW 2IW B
Roof light C5W 5 W C
Luggage compartment light W5W 5 W A
Number plate light C5W 5 W C
Fog lights HI 55 W E
Third brake lights W5W 5 W A
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WARNING
114) 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.
115) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas. If they break, glass fragments could fly everywhere.
IMPORTANT
25) Halogen bulbs must be handled by 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.
26) Where possible, it is advisable to have bulbs changed at an Abarth Dealership. The correct operation and alignment
of the external lights are absolutely essential for the safety of the car and of compliance with the law.
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REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Access to the direction
indicator bulbs
Operating from the engine
compartment remove the rubber cap A
fig. 104.
Access to the dipped
headlight bulbs
Remove the rubber cap B fig. 104.Access to the side
light/daytime running
light (DRL) and main
beam headlight bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door C fig. 105 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap D fig. 105.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder A fig. 106
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.
Side
104AB0A0088
105AB0A0089
106AB0A0090
107AB0A0091
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To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒apply leverage at the point indicated
by the arrow, in such a way as to
compress the fixing clip and remove
unit B fig. 107

❒turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder in the lens, then
position unit B, ensuring that the
fastening clip clicks into place.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒press the fastener A fig. 108 and
remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder locking it
correctly;
❒refit the rubber cap.
116)
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒release the two bulb holding clips A
fig. 109;
❒extract the bulb and replace 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.SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 109
anticlockwise and remove it;
❒remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
❒refit the rubber cap.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For replacing these bulbs, contact
an Abarth Dealership.
108AB0A0092
109AB0A0093
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 110 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
❒remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B fig. 111;❒extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them
anticlockwise.
The bulbs are arranged as follows
fig. 112:
C: direction indicators;
D: brake lights;
E: side lights;
F: reversing light (right light)/rear fog
light (left light).
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 113;
❒remove the assembly;
❒disconnect the electrical connector B
fig. 114;❒press the retaining device C fig. 114
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.
110AB0A0094
111AB0A0095
112AB0A0096
113AB0A0097
B
114AB0A0098
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒apply pressure to the point shown by
the arrow fig. 115 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.
WARNING
116) Due to the high power supply
voltage, gas discharge bulbs
(Xenon) should only be replaced
by specialised personnel: danger
of death! Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING AN
INTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒using the screwdriver provided,
extract the roof light A fig. 116
working in the point shown by the
arrow;
115AB0A0099
116AB0A0100
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❒open cover B fig. 117 as shown and
then change bulb C fig. 118,
releasing it from the side contacts;
❒insert the new bulb and make sure
that it is correctly clamped between
the contacts;
❒close cover B then refit lens A.LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment;
❒using the screwdriver provided,
extract the light A fig. 119 working in
the point shown by the arrow;❒open the cover B fig. 120 and
replace the press-fitted bulb C fig.
120;
❒close the cover B on the lens;
❒then refit the light by inserting it
correctly in its housing, on one side
and then pressing on the other side
until it clicks into place.
117AB0A0101
118AB0A0102
119AB0A0103
120AB0A0104
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REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper action on the
system.
When a device does not work, check
the condition of its protective fuse:
the filament A fig. 121 must be intact. If
it is not, replace the blown fuse with
another having the same amperage
(same colour).
117) 118) 119) 120) 121) 122)
B = intact fuse;
C = fuse with damaged filament.
To facilitate fuse replacement, use the
pliers D hooked inside the fuse box
lid on the dashboard left-hand side.Refer to the tables on the following
pages to identify the protective fuse.
FUSE LOCATION
Dashboard fuse box
To access the fuse you must remove
the press-fitted cover E.
The 5 A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnosis socket
area, as shown in fig. 122.The fuse box shown in fig. 123 is
located in the lower area next to the
pedal unit.
121AB0A0105
122AB0A0132
123AB0A0106
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Engine compartment
fuse box
The fuse box is located on the right
side of the engine compartment, next
to the battery. To access, press on
device I fig. 124, release the tabs M
and remove cover L.The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is on the back of the cover
.
27)
124AB0A0131
125AB0A0130
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
fig. 123
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlight power supply F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit
power supplyF13 7,5
Engine compartment junction unit switch F31 5
Front, rear and luggage compartment roof lights F32 7,5
Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD F36 10
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver's side electric windows F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors F49 5
Airbag node F50 7,5
Radio switch,Blue&Me™, climate control system, brake
lights, clutchF51 7,5
Instrument panel node F53 5
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