change FIAT BARCHETTA 2003 1.G User Guide

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IF A BULB
BURNS OUT
You should, where pos-
sible, have your bulbs
changed at a Fiat Dealer-
ship. Correct operation of exter-
nal light beams are essential for
safe driving and compliance with
legal requirements.Only touch the metal
part when handling halo-
gen bulbs. If the transpar-
ent bulb is touched it reduces the
intensity of the light emitted and
can also reduce the life of the
bulb. If you touch the bulb acci-
dentally, rub it with a cloth moist-
ened with alcohol and leave it to
dry.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
– When a light is not working, check
that it has not fused before changing
the bulb.
– For the location of the fuses, re-
fer to “If a fuse blows” in this section.
– Before replacing a bulb that does
not work, check that the contacts are
not oxidised.
– Burnt out bulbs must be replaced
with ones of the same type.
– Always check the height of the
headlight beam after changing a bulb
for safety purposes.
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which, if
broken, may cause small fragments
of glass to be projected outwards.
WARNING
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system car-
ried out incorrectly and without
bearing the features of the system
in mind can cause malfunctions
with the risk of fire.
WARNING

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2)Remove the bulb holder B, ro-
tating it slightly to uncouple it.
3)Pull out bulb C, change it and
press fit the bulb holder back into po-
sition.IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS
OUT
FRONT SIDE LIGHTS fig. 11
To change the 12V-5W bulb:
1)Remove the protective cap by
pulling tab Adownwards.DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To change the halogen bulbs (H1
type, 12V-55W):
1)Remove the protective cap by
pulling tab A-fig. 12 downwards.
2) Unhook retaining springlet A-
fig. 13and pull bulb Bout.
3) Fit the new bulb making the fins
of the metal part coincide with the
special grooves in the headlight dish
and rehook the retention springlet.
fig. 11
P5S00713m
fig. 12
P5S00716m
fig. 13
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FULL BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the halogen bulbs (H1
type, 12V-55W):
1) Remove the protective cap by
pulling tab A-fig. 14downwards.
2)Unhook retaining springlet A-
fig. 15, pull bulb Bout and replace it.
3) Fit the new bulb making the fins
of the metal part coincide with the
special grooves in the headlight dish
and rehook the retention springlet.FRONT FOGLIGHTS fig. 16
To replace the fog light lamps (type
H3, 12V-55W) it is necessary to op-
erate from below the car. It is hence
suggested to have the lamps replaced
by Fiat Dealership.FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace front turn indicator lamps
it is necessary to operate from below
the car. It is hence suggested to have
the lamps replaced by Fiat Dealer-
ship.
fig. 15
P5S00714m
fig. 14
P5S00715m
fig. 16
P5S00718m
fig. 17
P5S00697m
The incorrect setting of the
fog light headlights reduces
their effectiveness and it can be of
disturbance to the other car drivers.
In the case of necessity please con-
tact Fiat Dealership for an inspec-
tion and possible adjustment.
WARNING

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DIRECTION REPEATERS fig. 18
To change the 12V-5W bulb:
1) Remove press-fit lens A, com-
plete with bulb holder and rubber pro-
tection.
2) Pull back the rubber protection
and remove the bulb holder from the
lens assembly.3) Remove bulb Bby pressing it in
slightly and turning it in an anti-clock-
wise direction.
4) Replace the bulb.
5)Fit the lens on the bulb holder un-
til you hear it click into place, then
reposition the rubber protection.
6) Then fit the whole assembly into
the housing in the bodywork, turning
it slightly to aid installation.REAR DIRECTION
INDICATORS fig. 19
To change the 12V-21W bulb:
1)Unscrew knob Aand remove the
cover.
2) Turn bulb-holder Bin an anti-
clockwise direction and remove it.
3)Remove bulb Cby pressing it in
slightly and turning it in an anti-clock-
wise direction.
fig. 18
P5S00698m
fig. 19
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TAIL- AND STOP LIGHTS
fig. 20
To change the 12V-5/21W bulb:
1) Unscrew knob Aand remove the
cover.
2) Turn bulb holder Bin an anti-
clockwise direction and remove it.
3) Remove bulb Cby pressing it in
slightly and turning it in an anti-clock-
wise direction.THIRD BRAKE LIGHT
Proceed as follows to replace a
12V-P21W bulb:
1) Open the tailgate.
2) Loosen the two screws A-fig. 21
fastening the internal cover.3) Turn the bulb holder B-fig. 22
anticlockwise by approximately 1/4
of a turn.
4) Pull out the bayonet fitted bulb C.
5) Refit by reversing the removal
sequence.
fig. 20
P5S00700m
fig. 22
P5S10030m
fig. 21
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REVERSING LIGHTS fig. 23
To change the 12V-21W bulb:
1)Undo screw Asecuring the lens
assembly.
2) Turn bulb holder Bin an anti-
clockwise direction and remove it.
3)Remove the bulb by pressing it in
slightly and turning it in an anti-clock-
wise direction.
4) When refitting the lens assembly,
first insert tab Cin its slot in the body
work and then fix it in place with
screw A.REAR FOGLIGHTS fig. 24
1)Undo screw Asecuring the lens
assembly.
2)Turn bulb holder Bin an anti-
clockwise direction and remove it.
3)Remove the bulb by pressing it in
slightly and turning it in an anti-clock-
wise direction.
4)When refitting the lens assembly,
first insert tab Cin its seat in the body
work and then fix it in place with
screw A.NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS fig. 25
To change the 12V-5W bulb
1) Undo screw Asecuring the lens
assembly.
2) Pull up lens weather-stripping B
and remove press-fit bulb C.
fig. 23
P5S00701m
fig. 24
P5S00702m
fig. 25
P5S00703m

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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS
OUT
CEILING LIGHT UNIT
To change 12V-10W tubular bulb A:
pry off the ceiling light unit with a
screwdriver at the points indicated in
fig. 26.GLOVE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT fig. 27
To replace the tubular 12V-5W bulb:
remove the lens by pressing it on its
two short sides and pulling it down-
wards.
IF A FUSE
BLOWS
GENERAL fig. 28
If an electrical device is not working,
check whether the respective fuse is
blown. The conductor Cshould not
be broken. If it is, replace it with an-
other with the same amperage (same
colour).
A- Undamaged fuse
B- Fuse with broken filament.
fig. 26
P5S00689m
fig. 27
P5S00704m
fig. 28
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(*) Or every 3 years for heavy duty uses (cold-hot climates, long idling urban use, use on roads that are specially dusty or covered with sand and/or salt)
Or every 5 years independently from mileage.
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Check evaporation system
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Top up fluid level (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, etc.)
Check timing belt conditions
Replace timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs
Check engine control systems (via diagnostic socket)
Check gearbox/differential oil level
Change engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Change brake fluid (or every two years)
Replace pollen filter (or every year)
Top: check opening/closing operation and lubricate joints,
visually inspect seals, check adherence of windows with top
seal and adjust, if required

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ANNUAL
INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
The following annual inspection
schedule is required for cars travelling
less than 20,000 km a year (e.g. ap-
proximately 10,000 km). The schedule
includes the following operations:
– Check tyre condition and wear and
adjust pressure, if required (including
spare-saver spare wheel).
– Check operation of lights (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment ceiling light, glove compartment
light, instrument panel lights, etc.).
– Check windscreen wiper/washer
and adjust nozzles.
– Check position wear of windscreen
window wiper blades.
ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
Every 1,000 kmor before long
trips, check and top up as necessary:
– coolant level
– brake fluid level
– power steering fluid level
– electrolyte level
– windscreen washer liquid level
– tyre condition and pressure.
We advise you to use FL Selenia
products, which have been designed
and produced expressly for the Fiat
vehicles (see the table “Capacities” giv-
en in the “Technical specifications”
section).
Every 3,000 km check and top up
as necessary: engine oil level. – Check rear brake pad conditions
and wear.
– Inspect conditions of. engine, gear-
box, transmission, piping (exhaust - fu-
el feed - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushings - etc.), brake and
fuel line hoses.
– Check battery charge status.
– Check conditions of various con-
trol belts.
– Check and top up fluid levels (en-
gine coolant, brakes, windscreen
washer, battery, etc.).
– Change engine oil.
– Replace engine oil filter.
– Replace pollen filter (where fitted).

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This check should be carried out
more frequently if the vehicle is main-
ly used for short trips, or if it is fitted
with accessories that permanently ab-
sorb electricity even with the ignition
key removed, especially in the case of
after market accessories.
You should check the battery fluid
(electrolyte) level more frequently
than shown in the Service Schedule if
the car is used in hot climates or par-
ticularly demanding conditions. IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Change the engine oil more fre-
quently than specified in the Service
Schedule if the vehicle is mainly used
under one of the following particular-
ly severe conditions:
– towing a trailer or caravan
– on dirt roads
– short, repetitive trips (less than 7
or 8 kilometres) in outside tempera-
tures below zero.
– engines that are frequently left to
idle or drive slowly over long dis-
tances.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
If you drive your car on dirt roads
change the air cleaner more frequently
than specified in the Service Schedule.If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner should
be changed in relation to how you use
the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the car is often used in dusty or ex-
tremely polluted environments, you
should change the filter element more
frequently. It should be changed espe-
cially if the amount of air introduced
into the passenger compartment is re-
duced.
IMPORTANT - Battery
You should check the status of the
battery charge preferably at the be-
ginning of the cold season to avoid the
possibility of the electrolyte freezing.Maintenance of your car
should be entrusted to a
Fiat Dealership. For in-
terventions of routine mainte-
nance and small repairs you wish
to carry out yourself, make sure
you always have the proper
equipment, genuine Fiat spare
parts and fluids available. Do not,
carry out these operations if you
have no experience.