When Needing To Change A Bulb - Fiat Linea Owner's Handbook Manual

WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ When a bulb is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
replacing it: refer to the "If a fuse
blows" paragraph in this chapter for
fuse location.
❒ before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒ burnt bulbs must be replaced by others
of the same type and power;
❒ always check the height of the headlight
beam after changing a bulb, for reasons
of safety.
Halogen lamps must be han-
dled holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transparent
part of the bulb with your fin-
gers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even compromise du-
ration of the lamp itself. In the case of
accidental contact, rub the lamp with a
cloth and spirit and leave to dry.
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WARNING
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) that are not car-
ried out properly or do not take the
technical specifications of the system
into account can cause malfunctions
leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
IMPORTANT A slight misting may appear
on the internal surface of the headlight:
this does not indicate a fault and is caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drop inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
fig. 15
A All glass bulb: clipped into place. Pull
to extract.
B Bayonet bulbs: to remove this type
of bulb from its holder, press the
bulb and turn it anticlockwise.
C Cylindrical bulbs: release from the
contacts to extract.
D-E Halogen bulbs: release the fastening
clip from the corresponding seat to
remove the lamp.
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