Replacing Fuses - Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING
58) 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 case of accidental
contact, rub the lamp with a cloth and
alcohol and leave to dry.

REPLACING FUSES

INTRODUCTION
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Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper action on the
system.
Fuse extracting pliers
To replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked
to the side of the engine compartment
fuse box cover (see fig. 118).
The pliers have two different ends,
specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the
vehicle.
To take out the pliers, grab them from
the upper tabs, press and pull upwards.
After being used, the pliers should be
positioned properly in their housing,
grabbing them from the upper tabs,
pressing and pushing them until a click
is heard.
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FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped together in the fuse
boxes located in the engine
compartment, under the dashboard
and inside the boot.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSE BOX
The fuse box is located by the side of
the battery fig. 119.
To access the fuses, proceed as
follows:
❒ fully tighten screw A fig. 120, using
the screwdriver provided;
❒ at the same time slowly rotate the
screw anticlockwise, until resistance is
encountered (do not overtighten);
❒ slowly release the screw;
❒ opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its housing;
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