turn signal bulb FIAT 500 ABARTH 2012 2.G Owners Manual

noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-
tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A largequantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates
are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator
Unit
The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is
located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering
column. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the
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▫Manual Transmission ................. 300
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 300
 Fuses .............................. 306
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... 306
▫ Underhood Fuses .................... 308
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 310
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 310
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 311
▫ Headlamps ........................ 311
▫ Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime
Running Lamps ..................... 312 ▫
Front Fog Lamps .................... 312
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps .......... 312
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ 313
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) .......................... 314
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 314
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 315
▫ Engine ............................ 315
▫ Chassis ........................... 316
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Exterior LightsBulb Type
Front Low and High Beam Headlamp .........HIR2
Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps .....W21/5W
Front Fog Lamps ........................ H11
Front Side Marker Lamps ................. W3W
Front Turn Signal Lamps ................WY21W
Side Direction Lamps .................... W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamps .................PY21W
Rear Side Marker Lamps .................. W3W
Rear Tail and Stop Lamps ..............P21W/5W
Rear Backup Lamps .................... W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ........... W5W
License Plate Lamps ...................... LED
(See Authorized Dealer)
NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp
housing.
2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
5. Reinstall the plastic cap.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps
1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right.
2. Open the wheel housing access door.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp
housing.4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket
clockwise into lamp locking it in place.
7. Reinstall the plastic cap.
Front Fog Lamps
To replace the front fog lights, see your authorized dealer.
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand
access to side marker lamp.
2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
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4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the wheel liner
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp
assembly.3. Unsnap backplate and separate from the lamp hous-
ing.
4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing
them slightly and turning counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.
6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp.
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Lane Change Assist....................... 94
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 27
Latches ................................ 68
Hood .............................. 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 238
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 68
Life of Tires ............................ 229
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 23
Light Bulbs ............................. 68
Lights ............................. 68,91,92
Airbag ...................... 44,52,66,126
Anti-Lock .......................... 132
Brake Assist Warning .................. 212
Brake Warning ...................... 131
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 130
Exterior ............................ 68
Fog .............................. 125
High Beam .......................... 92
High Beam Indicator .................. 125 Low Fuel
.......................... 125
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 129
Oil Pressure ........................ 129
Park .............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 126
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 129
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 127
Traction Control ..................... 212
Turn Signal ..................... 68,93,125
Voltage ............................ 126
Wait to Start ........................ 124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 124
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 219
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 21
Door .............................. 19
Power Door ......................... 20
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