When needing to change a bulb – FIAT Stilo User Manual

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W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

IN AN

EMERGENCY

WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ When a light is not working, check that

the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing a bulb. For the location of fus-
es, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this section;

❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-

tacts for oxidation;

❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-

ers of the same type and power;

❒ Always check the height of the head-

light beam after changing a bulb.

Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled touching only the metal-
lic part. If the transparent bulb
is touched with the fingers, its

lighting intensity is reduced and life of
the bulb may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and al-
low to dry.

Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-

tronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.

WARNING

Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,

may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.

WARNING

Due to high voltage, the bulb
of (Xenon) gas-discharge

headlights must only be replaced by
experts: danger of death! Contact Fi-
at Dealership.

WARNING

IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface
may be lightly misted over: this is not a
fault but a natural fact due to low tem-
perature and the level of air humidity. It
will disappear as soon the headlights are
turned on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Fiat Dealership.

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