2005 Alfa Romeo 147 tailgate

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
122
PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 113)
(for versions/markets
where applicable)
The light (A) housed in the doors turns on
when the associated door is opened, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.DETERRENT LED (fig. 114)
The led (A) on the instrument cluster
comes into operation when the doors are
locked (ignition key at STOPor removed)
and it remains in the “deterrence” condition,
flashing with a red light until the next time
the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANTIf a door or the tailgate
are not closed perfectly, the deterrent led
flashes at a higher frequency for 4 seconds
and then flashes at normal frequency again.FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
(fig. 115)
To use the ashtray open the lid (A).
To use the ashtray, with the key at MAR,
press button (B); after a few seconds the
button will return automatically to its initial
position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
Remove the tray to empty and clean the
ashtray (C).
The position of the cigar lighter in relation
to the ashtray and viceversa, may vary de-
pending on the trim level.
fig. 113
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fig. 114
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fig. 115
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OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 126)
Tailgate is released electrically and this can
be performed only when the ignition key
is in positionMARwith car at a standstill
or in STOPorPARKposition for 3 min-
utes without unlocking/locking one of the
doors.
To unlock the tailgate, press button (A)
on the centre console panel.
Tailgate raising is facilitated by the gas
shock springs.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 127)
The tailgate can be opened by remote con-
trol from outside pressing the button (A),
also when the electronic alarm is engaged.
Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by
a double flash of the direction indicators;
closing is accompanied by a single flash.
If an electronic alarm is fitted, with the
opening of the tailgate, the alarm system
switches off volumetric protection and the
tailgate control sensor, the system “beeps”
twice (with the exception of certain mar-
kets).
Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system “beeps” twice
(with the exception of certain markets).
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
tailgate raising with the
weights foreseen by the manufac-
turer. The arbitrary addition of
items (such as spoilers, etc.) may
compromise the correct operation
and safety of the actual tailgate.
fig. 127
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The tailgate can be opened:
from the outside of the car - by a
remote control impulse;
from the inside of the door - by de-
pressing the button (A-fig. 126).
IMPORTANTThe non perfect hatchback
closure is shown by the
´symbol being
turned on as the same time as the dedicat-
ed message on the re-configurable multi-
function display.
fig. 126
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TAILGATE CLOSING
To lock, push in correspondence with the
Alfa Romeo badge to lower tailgate, until
you feel the click of the lock.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHTING
(fig. 128)
When the tailgate is opened the light turns
on automatically (A) in the right-hand side
of the boot. Closing the tailgate, the light
turns off automatically.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the tailgate, turning on the
light will only be possible for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery.
SECURING THE LOAD (fig. 130)
The loads carried may be secured straps
hooked to the special rings (A) in the boot.
The rings also serve for fastening the lug-
gage restrainer, if present (in any case avail-
able c/o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services).
CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING
LUGGAGE
Travelling at night with a load in the boot
it is necessary to adjust the height of the low
beam headlights (see next paragraph
“Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use
of the aiming device, also make sure that
the load does not exceed the values given
in the same paragraph.
fig. 130
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fig. 129
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EMERGENCY OPENING
OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the
inside, should the car battery be flat, or be-
cause of a defect of the electric lock of the
tailgate itself, proceed as follows (refer to
“Extending the Luggage Compartment” in
the chapter “Getting to know your car”):
– remove rear headrests;
– tilt the rear seat cushions;
– tilt the backrests;
Operate on lever (A-fig. 129) as shown,
to achieve the tailgate mechanical release,
operating from the inside of the luggage
compartment.

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– Remove the bulb pushing it gently and
turning it counter-clockwise.
– Replace the bulb.
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and checking that it is secured correctly.SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS
(fig. 30)
– Push the transparent cover towards the
rear of the car to compress the catch (A).
Release the front part and remove this unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(B) and remove it from the cover.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it.
– Insert the bulb holder (B) in the trans-
parent cover, then position the unit mak-
ing sure the catch clicks into place (A).
REVERSING LIGHTS
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reversing light and rear fog guard are
in the tail light unit fastened to the tailgate;
they are to be found respectively one on the
right and the other on the left of the vehicle
facing forwards.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cap (A) then, using the ex-
tension with the screwdriver provided (work-
ing as illustrated), loosen the fastening nuts
(B) of the light unit concerned.
fig. 31
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fig. 30
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– Withdraw the light unit outwards.
– Slacken the electric connector (C).
– Slacken the screws (D), and remove
the bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise.
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder and tighten the screws (D).
– Re-tighten the electric connector (C).
– Refit the light unit on the tailgate tight-
ening the nuts (B) then refit the cap (A)
pressing it on.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
REAR SIDELIGHTS-BRAKING
LIGHT
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side
light-braking light are in the tail light unit fas-
tened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the pre-
formed trim (A) then, using the extension
and the screwdriver provided (working as il-
lustrated) slacken the nuts (B) fastening
the light unit.
– Withdraw the light unit outwards.– Disconnect the electric connector (C).
– Slacken the screw (D), and remove the
bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb to be changed push-
ing gently and turning counter-clockwise:
(E) - bulb for rear sidelight-braking light.
(F) - bulb for rear direction indicators.
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder and tighten the screw (D).
– Re-connect the electric connector (C).
– Refit the light unit on the body tighten-
ing the screws (B).
– Close the preformed trim (A).
fig. 35
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fig. 34
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fig. 33
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205
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
(fig. 35)
To change the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Work on the transparent cover frame,
in the point shown by the arrow to compress
the catch (B). Free the opposite end and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(A) and remove it from the transparent cov-
er.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it.
– Insert the bulb holder (A) in the trans-
parent cover then refit the unit checking that
the catch clicks into place (B).
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
(fig. 36-37)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate, slacken the screws
(A) then disconnect the electric connector
(B).
– Remove the transparent cover-bulb hold-
er (C) from the support (D).
– Working on the side catches (E), re-
move the bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb to be changed.– Insert the bulb holder making sure the
catches click into place (E).
– Refit the transparent cover-bulb holder
(C) in the support (D).
– Re-connect the electric connector (B).
– Refit the unit on the tailgate tightening
the screws (A).
fig. 37
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fig. 35
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fig. 36
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GLOVEBOX LIGHT (fig. 45-46)
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
– Open the glovebox, then remove the
light unit (A) levering in the point shown by
the arrow.
– Open the protection (B) and change the
snap-fitted bulb.
– Close the protection (B) on the trans-
parent cover.
– Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into plac.BOOT LIGHT (fig. 47-48)
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the light unit (A) levering in
the point shown by the arrow.
– Open the protective cover (B) and re-
place the bulb releasing it from the side con-
tacts, making sure that the new bulb is cor-
rectly clamped between the contacts.– Close the protective cover again (B).
– Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into plac.
fig. 45
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fig. 46
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fig. 48
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15
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25
7.5
15
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20
15
15
7.5
30
50 A/C (MAXI-FUSE)
FAN1 (MAXI-FUSE)
FAN2 (MAXI-FUSE)
F3
F4
F60 (*)
F11
F61 (*)
F62 (*)
F63 (*)
F46
F10
F12
EFI (MAXI-FUSE)
JB3 (MAXI-FUSE) 54
54
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SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
(*) Fuse behind dashboard control box on an auxiliary bracket.
Climate control fan
Radiator fan
Radiator fan
Horn
Fuel pump
Tailgate electric unlocking
Electronic injection system
Bose system
Bose system
Sunroof
Sun roof
Petrol/ignition coil injectors
Services
Electronic injection
Engine compartment fuse carrier module