FIAT 124 SPIDER 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

REPLACING EXTERIOR
LIGHT BULBS
Headlights (low beam)
(versions with halogen bulb)
Proceed as follows:
if you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left;
make sure the headlight switch is off;
remove the fasteners 1 fig. 104 in the
seven locations and partially peel back
the mudguard 2;
turn the cover counterclockwise and
remove it (fig. 105 3 = high beam/4=
low beam), disconnect the connector
from the unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector;
turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it;
disconnect the bulb from the socket;
install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.Headlights (high beam) with
Daytime Running Lights
(LED versions)
Proceed as follows:
if you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left;
make sure the headlight switch is off;
remove the fasteners 1 in the seven
locations and partially peel back the
mudguard 2;
turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it;
turn the cover counterclockwise and
remove it (1 fig. 106 = head lamp / 2 =
position lamp/3=Daytime Running
Lights), disconnect the connector from
the unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector;
turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it;
disconnect the bulb from the socket;
install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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Front direction indicator lights
Proceed as follows:
if you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left.
make sure the ignition is switched
off, and the headlight switch is off;
remove the fasteners in the five
locations fig. 107, and partially peel
back the mudguard;
disconnect the connector from the
unit by pressing the tab on the
connectorfig. 108 with your finger and
pulling the connector;
turn the socket and bulb assembly
1 counterclockwise and remove it;
disconnect the bulb 2 from the
socket;
install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.Fog lights
Proceed as follows:
if you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left;
make sure the ignition is switched
off, and the headlight switch is off;
remove the fasteners in the five
locations and partially peel back the
mudguard;
disconnect the connector from the
unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector;
turn the socket 1 fig. 109 and bulb
assembly counterclockwise, extract the
bulb 2 and remove it;
disconnect the bulb from the socket;
install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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Brake lights / Tail lights
Go to a Fiat Dealership when the
replacement of this lights is necessary.
Side direction indicator lights
Proceed as follows:
make sure the ignition is switched
off, and the headlight switch is off;
if you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left;
remove the fasteners in the five
locations 1 fig. 110 and partially peel
back the mudguard;
disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector;
remove the unit 2 fig. 111 by
pressing the tab on the unit with your
finger and pulling the unit forward to
compress in the internal catch 3
fig. 112, then pull the cluster outwards;
lift up the device 4, and then remove
the cluster and install the new side
direction indicator unit in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.Position lights
(LED versions)
Proceed as follows:remove the fasteners in the seven
locations and partially peel back the
upper side of the mudguard;
turn the socket 1 fig. 113 and bulb
assembly 2 counterclockwise and
remove it;
disconnect the bulb from the socket;
install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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Rear direction indicator lights
Proceed as follows:
remove the retainers 1 fig. 114 and
the boot lid end trim;
remove the retainers 2 fig. 115 and
then partially peel back the boot lid side
trim;
disconnect the connector 3;
remove the two nuts 5 fig. 117 and a
screw 4;
pull the unit rearward 6 fig. 118 to
remove it;
turn the socket and bulb assembly 7
fig. 119 counterclockwise and remove
it.
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Reverse light / Rear fog light (where
provided)
Proceed as follows:
make sure the ignition is switched
off, and the headlight switch is off;
disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector;
turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it: 1fig. 120 = reverse light/2=rearfog
light;
disconnect the bulb from the socket;
install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Number plate lights
Proceed as follows:
make sure the ignition is switched
off, and the headlight switch is off;
slide the unit 1 fig. 121 as shown in
the figure to remove it,
disconnect the electrical connector
from the unit;
install the new unit in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
WARNING
170)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.
171)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF
SCALDING!
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172)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
173)Only replace bulbs when the engine is
off. Also ensure that the engine is cold, to
prevent the risk of burns.
174)Only replace the bulb when the
engine is off and the vehicle is in a safe
position that does not cause danger to the
traffic and allows for a safe replacement
(refer to “Parking” paragraph in “Starting
and operating” chapter). Also ensure that
the engine is cold, to prevent the risk of
burns.
IMPORTANT
30)Where possible, it is advisable to have
bulbs changed at a Fiat Dealership. Proper
operation and direction of the external
lights are essential for driving in safety and
comply with law.
31)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
REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
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32) 33)
Fuse location
Fuses are grouped together in two fuse
boxes located on the left side of the
vehicle and under the bonnet.
FUSES ON THE LEFT
SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
make sure the ignition is switched
off, and other switches are off;
open the fuse panel cover
fig. 122 (located near the door);
press retaining clip and remove
protection cover;
pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment
fig. 123;
inspect the fuse and replace it if it is
blown;
insert a new fuse of the same
amperage rating, and make sure it fits
tightly. If it does not fit tightly, contact a
Fiat Dealership. If you have no spare
fuses, borrow one of the same rating
from a circuit not essential to vehicle
operation, such as the AUDIO or
OUTLET circuit;
reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
IMPORTANT Always replace a fuse with
a genuine FCA fuse or equivalent of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
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FUSES UNDER THE
BONNET
Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off and remove
the fuse block cover. If the lock is
forcefully opened, the fuse block cover
may come in contact with the frame
when it is removed and become
scratched.When removing the cover, remove it
slowly according to the following
procedure:
disengage the rear lock 1 fig. 124 by
pressing down on the front tab with
your fingers;
remove the front tab while slightly
lifting the front of the cover 2;
remove the cover while lifting it and
sliding it to the rear;
if any fuse but the MAIN fuse is
blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating;
reinstall the cover and make sure that
it is securely installed.
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FUSE BLOCK (ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
F03 HORN2 7.5 A Horn
F06 — — —
F07 INTERIOR 15 A Overhead light
F09 AUDIO2 15 A Audio system
F10 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster
F11 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
F12 — — —
F13 RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
F17 AUDIO1 25 A Audio system
F18 A/C MAG 7.5 A Air conditioner
F20 AT 15 A Transmission control system (where provided)
F21 D LOCK 25 A Power door locks
F22 H/L RH 20 A Headlight (RH)
F24 TAIL 20 A Taillights/Number plate lights/Position lights
F25 DRL 15 A Daylight Running Lights
F26 ROOM 25 A Overhead light
F27 FOG 15 A Fog lights
F28 H/CLEAN 20 A Headlight washer (where provided)
F29 STOP 10 A Stop lights/Rear fog light (where provided)
F30 HORN 15 A Horn
F31 H/L LH 20 A Headlight (LH)
F33 HAZARD 15 A Hazard warning flashers/Direction indicators lights
F36 WIPER 20 A Windscreen wipers

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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
F37 CABIN + B 50 A For protection of various circuits
F38 — — —
F39 — — —
F42 EVPS 30 A —
F43 FAN1 30 A Cooling fan
F44 FAN2 40 A Cooling fan
F47 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger
F48 IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits
F50 HEATER 40 A Air conditioner
F51 — — —
F52 — — —