2005 Alfa Romeo 156 bulb

IN AN EMERGENCY
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COURTESY LIGHTS(where required)
To remove the bulb proceed as follows:
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 58) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow.– Remove the bulb (B-fig. 59) pulling
it outwards and releasing it from the side
contacts.
– Fit the new bulb making sure that it is
positioned correctly and locked between the
contacts.
– Refit the roof light, inserting it in the cor-
rect position firstly on one side and then
pressing on the other until the tab clicks.
GLOVEBOX LIGHTTo remove the bulb proceed as follows:
– Remove the light pushing with a screw-
driver on the tab (A-fig. 60).
– Remove the cover (B-fig. 61).
fig. 57
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fig. 56
A0B0196m
fig. 58
A0B0198m
fig. 60
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fig. 59
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– Change the bulb (C-fig. 62) which
is pressure-fitted.
– Refit the cover (B-fig. 61).
– Re-install the light inserting it in the cor-
rect position firstly on one side and then
pushing on the other until the tab clicks.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHTTo remove the bulb proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Turn the fastening buttons (A-fig. 63)
until they click and lower the trim.
– Withdraw the clear plastic cover and
bulb (A-fig. 64) using a flat-bladed screw-
driver.– Replace the bulb (B-fig. 65)of the
cylindrical type pulling it outwards ensuring
that the new bulb is correctly positioned be-
tween the contacts.
– Refit the transparent cover ensuring that
the retaining tabs click into place (C-
fig. 65).
fig. 61
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fig. 62
A0B0193m
fig. 65
A0B0190m
fig. 64
A0B0191m
fig. 63
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IN THE EVENT
OF A PUNCTUREWARNINGIf the car is equipped with
“Fix&Go kit for tyre quick repair”, see the
instructions contained in the “In emergency”
chapter.fig. 47
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TOOL AND SPARE WHEEL
HOUSING
(for versions/markets where
required)
(fig. 47)
The tools and spare wheels are housed in
the boot floor, under the mat. To gain
access to them, raise or remove the boot
mat using the handle (A-fig. 47).
To take the container with the tools (B)
slacken the handle (C).
The spare wheel (D) can be taken after
removing the container with the tools.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDSTo change the bulbs (Type B, 21W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cover (Aor B-fig. 48) in
correspondence with the light concerned,
withdrawing it at the side.fig. 48
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– Remove the bulb holder unit (D-
fig. 49) pressing on the retainer tabs (E-
fig. 49).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 50):
(F) reversing light bulb
(G) rear fog guard bulbfig. 49
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fig. 51
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fig. 50
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– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting it cor-
rectly between the retainer tabs (E-fig. 49)
– Refit the lid (Aor B-fig. 48) inserting
it from outside until it fits in.
DIRECTION INDICATORS AND
SIDE/STOP LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type B, 21W direc-
tion indicators, 5/21W side/stop lights):
– Open the tailgate.
– Slacken the two fastening nuts (A-
fig. 51) and remove the protective cover
(B-fig. 51).

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fig. 55
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– Remove the bulb holder unit (A-
fig. 52) pressing on the retainer tab (B-
fig. 52).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 56):
(C) side light/stop light
(D) direction indicator.
– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting the
retainer tabs correctly (B-fig. 52).
– Refit the protective cover (B-fig. 51)
fastening with nuts (A-fig. 51).– Refit the bulb holder (C-fig. 55) turn-
ing clockwise.
– Refit the complete unit (B-fig. 54)
firstly inserting the catches and then press-
ing in correspondence with the stopper (A-
fig. 54).fig. 52
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type A, 5W):
– Remove the number plate light unit us-
ing a flat-tipped screwdriver protected by a
soft cloth on the catch (A-fig. 54).
– Remove the unit (B-fig. 54).
– Remove the bulb holder (C-fig. 55)
turning clockwise and replace the bulb
(D-fig. 55) which snaps on.
fig. 54
A0B0134m
fig. 53
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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHTS GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.TAILGATE LIGHTTo change the bulb (Type C, 10W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the light (A-fig. 57) levering
with a flat-tipped screwdriver in the point
shown.
fig. 56
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ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHTS
(3
rdSTOP)
The additional stop light is built into the
rear spoiler (fig. 56).
Refer to the Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices for its replacement. – Remove the bulb (B-fig. 58) pulling
outwards and releasing it from the side con-
tacts.
– Insert the new bulb fitting it correctly be-
tween the contacts.
– Refit the light inserting it and then press-
ing until the catch clicks into place.
fig. 57
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fig. 58
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
327
Bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219Car lifting
– with arm hoist ....................... 245
– with jack .............................. 245
– with workshop hoist .............. 245
Car maintenance..................... 248
Carrying children safely ................ 35
Catalytic converter ....................... 188
Ceiling lights................................ 162
– centre rear roof lamp .............. 163
– courtesy light......................... 163
– front roof light ....................... 162
– rear roof light ........................ 163
Centre rear roof lamp.................... 163
– bulb replacement ................... 231
Changing battery of key
with remote control ................... 10
Changing bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219
Changing wheels.......................... 209
– general instructions ................ 207Charging the battery .............. 242-268
Checking levels ............................ 254
– brake and clutch fluid ............. 263
– engine coolant....................... 261
– engine oil ............................. 257
– power steering oil .................. 261
– Q-system automatic
gearbox oil............................ 260
– Selespeed gearbox oil ............ 259
– windscreen/rearscreen/
headlamp washing fluid .......... 264
Child safety device .............. 19-35-279
Children (carrying safely) ............. 35
– child’s seats .................... 35-38
– presetting for installing the
Isofix type child restraint system 39
Cigar lighter ............................... 164
Cleaning and maintenance
– car exterior ........................... 274
– car interior ............................ 277
– engine compartment ............. 276
– fabric seats .......................... 277
– leather seats ........................ 277
– plastic parts........................... 277
– windows ............................... 276
Climate control system.................. 108
– air vents................... 108-109-110– controls ................................ 118
Climate control system, automatic
two-zone ................................. 114
Clock .......................... 57-58-59-60-61
Clutch
– checking fluid level
and topping up ...................... 263
CO
2emissions ............................. 324
CODE card................................... 7
Compact spare wheel ................... 294
– technical data ........................ 312
Controls ...................................... 135
Correct use of the car............ 189
Courtesy light .............................. 163
– bulb replacement ................... 232
Cruise control
(constant speed adjustment) ...... 53
Current socket (boot) ................... 285
D
ashboard ................ 57-58-59-60-61
– brighting adjustment............... 63
Dashboard lighting dimming .......... 136
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .................... 25-133
– rearscreen....................... 26-133
– windscreen and front
side windows ........................ 132

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
328
Diesel filter ................................. 265
Dimensions ........................... 315-316
Dipped beam headlights
– aiming for left-hand/
right-hand driving ................... 178
– changing bulbs ..................... 224
– switching on ......................... 48
Direction indicators
– changing front bulbs ............... 223
– changing rear bulbs ................ 228
– changing side bulbs ................ 227
– switching on ......................... 49
Door mirrors.......................... 25-26
Doors
– centralized locking ................. 19
– child safety lock............... 20-279
– opening/closing
from inside ..................... 19-278
– opening/closing
from outside ................... 18-278
– remote control ....................... 7
– remote locking/unlocking ...... 16
Economy and environment-friendly
driving ..................................... 197
Electronic alarm system................. 11
– automatic engagement ........... 14
– cutting out the siren .............. 15
– description ............................ 11
– interrupting the alarm ............. 14
– ministerial homologation ........ 16
– request for additional
emote controls....................... 12
– switching off ........................ 13
– switching on ......................... 12
– volumetric protection ............. 15
– when the alarm is triggered ..... 14
Electronic control units ................. 270
Emergency starting ................ 191-205
– starting by inertia .................. 207
– starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................. 242
Engine
– identification codes................. 301
– marking ............................... 299
– specifications ......................... 302
Engine compartment
– bonnet ................................. 172
– cleaning................................ 276Engine coolant
– checking level and topping up .. 261
– temperature gauge
and warning light ................... 62
Engine lock system
(Alfa Romeo CODE) ................... 6
Engine oil
– checking level and topping up .. 257
– consumption ......................... 258
Environment
– economy and environment-
friendly driving....................... 197
– emission reducing devices . 187-188
– protecting emission
reducing devices .................... 198
– reducing running costs
and environment pollution ....... 195
– use of non-toxic materials........ 187
EOBD system............................... 182
First-aid kit ................................ 247
Fix&Go (quick tyre repair kit) ........ 212
Flashing main beam headlights ..... 49
Fluids and lubricants .................... 320
Front foglights
– adjustment............................ 177
– changing bulbs ..................... 225
– switching on.......................... 136