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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 com-
press the catch (B). Free the opposite end
and remove the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(A) and remove it from the transparent
cover.
– 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 led unit, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Open the tailgate and use a screwdriv-
er to open the two covers (A-fig. 36);
– Slacken the two fastening screws of
(B) the led unit;
fig. 35
A0A0171b
fig. 36
A0A0631b
A0A0630b
– Withdraw the light (ForG) push it
gently and turn counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb;
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and make sure it is secured correctly;
– Refit the door (B) and close the com-
partment (A).
fig. 34
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15
15
7.5
15
15
30
30
20
15
7.5
7.5
20
20
15
7.5
15
7.5 F32
F32
F51
F39
F39
F40
F43
F44
F45
F41
F35
F38
F09
F39
F39
F42
F42
SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
Key-operated +30
Selespeed transmission
Selespeed transmission
Radio
Navigator
Rearscreen heating
Windscreen - rearscreen washer (pump)
Cigar lighter
Seats with electric heating
Heated wing mirrors – heated nozzles
Cruise control
Central door locking
Headlight washer
Services + 30
Primary services (electronic injection)
Secondary services (electronic injection)
Secondary services52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
53
52
53
53
52
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40
30
50
15
15
15
15
25
7,5
15
15
30
30
50
20
150
40
60
20 F05 (MAXI-FUSE)
F06 (MAXI-FUSE)
F07 (MAXI-FUSE)
F10
F21
F22
F21
F60 (*)
F16
F61 (*)
F62 (*)
F08
F72 (MAXI-FUSE)
F01 (MAXI-FUSE)
F20
F70 (MEGA-FUSE)
F06 (MAXI-FUSE)
F07 (MAXI-FUSE)
F22 53
53
53
53
53
53
53
52
53
52
52
53
54
53
53
54
53
53
53
SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
(*) Fuse behind dashboard control box on an auxiliary bracket.
Climate control fan
Radiator fan (first speed - petrol versions)
Radiator fan (second speed - petrol versions)
Horn
Fuel pump
Injectors (petrol versions)
Ignition coils
Tailgate electric unlocking
Electronic injection system
Bose system
Bose system
Additional heater
Ignition switch
Glow plug warming (JTD versions)
Heated fuel oil filter (JTD versions)
Engine compartment control box (JTD versions)
Radiator fan (first speed – JTD versions)
Radiator fan (second speed – JTD versions)
Injectors (JTD versions)
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IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE TOWED
The tow ring supplied with the vehicle is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
To install the tow ring, proceed as fol-
lows:
– Take the tow ring from the tool box.
– Remove the cover (A) snap-fitted on
the front (fig. 55) or rear (fig. 56)
bumper. To do this, using the flat-bladed
screwdriver provided, protect the tip with
a soft cloth to avoid damaging the car.– Firmly screw the ring in its housing.
fig. 55 - front
A0A0650b
fig. 56 - rear
A0A0670b
Before tightening the
ring carefully clean the
threaded housing. Before
beginning to tow the car, make
sure that the ring is firmly tight-
ened in its threaded housing.
Before starting to tow,
turn the ignition key to
MAR and back to STOP,
again without removing it.
Removing the key automatically
engages the steering lock result-
ing in the impossibility to steer
the wheels. When towing
remember that without the help
of the engine brake and power
steering greater effort is required
on the pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use flexible cables for
towing and avoid jerks. During
towing operations make sure
that fastening the joint to the car
does not damage the components
in contact with it. When towing
the car, it is compulsory to follow
specific traffic regulations con-
cerning both the towing device
and behaviour on the road.
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other crashes is high. Leave the car imme-
diately and go beyond the guard-rail.
– If doors are blocked, do not try to get
out of the car breaking the windscreen
which is stratified. The windows and rear
screen are easier to break.
– Remove the ignition key of the vehi-
cles involved.
– If you note a smell of fuel or other
chemical products, do not smoke and
have a cigarette stubbed out.
– To put out fires, even small ones, use
the extinguisher, blankets, sand, or earth.
Never use water.
– If use of the lighting system is not nec-
essary, disconnect the battery negative
terminal (–).IN THE EVENT
OF AN ACCIDENT
– It is important to keep calm.
– If you are not directly involved, stop at
least a few dozen metres away from the
accident.
– On motorways, stop without blocking
the emergency lane.
– Turn the engine off and the hazard
warning lights on.
– At night, illuminate the place of the
accident with the headlights.
– Take care, do not risk being run over.
– Signal the accident placing the trian-
gle at regulation distance in a clearly visi-
ble place.
– Call the emergency organisation, giv-
ing the most accurate information possi-
ble. On motorways use the special phones
provided.
– In motorways pileups, especially with
poor visibility, the risk of being involved in
IF PEOPLE ARE INJURED
– An injured person must never be aban-
doned. Helping is compulsory also for per-
sons not directly involved in the accident.
– Do not crowd around injured people.
– Reassure the injured person that help
is on the way, and stay near to overcome
any panic.
– Release or cut the seat belt restraining
injured persons.
– Do not give injured persons anything
to drink.
– An injured person should never be
moved except in the following circum-
stances.
– Remove an injured person from the
car only in danger of fire, sinking or
falling. When removing an injured person:
do not pull the limbs or bend the head and
keep the body as horizontal as possible.
FIRST AID KIT
In addition to the first-aid kit, it is also
wise to keep an extinguisher and a blan-
ket in the car.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning
lights, boot, passenger compartment, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc..)
Check operation of windscreen washer system, adjust spray jets
Check position/wear of windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades
Check operation of front disk brake pad wear indicator
Check wear conditions of rear disk brake pads
Sight check the conditions of: body exterior, underbody protection, stiff pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts
(boots - sleeves - bushes etc..)
Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubrication
Sight check for accessory drive belt conditions
Check handbrake lever stroke adjustment
Check antievaporation system (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (JTD versions)
Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc..)
Check and if necessary top up the Selespeed automatic transmission oil level
(2.0 JTS versions)
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ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys, check and if necessary top up:
– engine coolant fluid level
– brake/hydraulic clutch control fluid
level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen and headlamp washer
fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3000 kmcheck and if necessary
top up the engine oil level.
The use of FL Seleniaproducts is rec-
ommended which have been designed
and made expressly for Alfa Romeo cars
(see “Refuelling” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAMME
For cars with an annual mileage
of below 20,000 km (for exam-
ple about 10,000 km) the follow-
ing yearly inspection programme
is advised:
– Check tyre conditions/wear and if
necessary adjust the pressure (including
spare wheel)
– Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compart-
ment, glovebox lights, warning lights,
etc.)
– Check operation of windscreen wiper
system, spray jet adjustment
– Check position/wear of windscreen
– Check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear– Sight check for conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes (exhaust -
fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushes etc..), brake and fuel
supply system hoses
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication
– Check battery charge
– Sight check for conditions of various
drive belts
– Check and if necessary top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, brakes, wind-
screen washer, battery etc. )
– Change engine oil and engine oil filter
– Change pollen filter.
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Oil consumption is very
low; if topping up again is
needed shortly after-
wards, have the system checked
for possible leaks by Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
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When loosening the
reservoir cap do not
allow the fluid to come
into contact with painted parts. If
it does, wash it off immediately
with water. Do not allow the power
steering fluid to touch hot
parts of the engine: it is
inflammable.
fig. 10
A0A0217b
fig. 9
A0A0400b
BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID
(fig. 10)
Slacken the cap (A) and check that the
fluid contained in the reservoir reaches the
maximum mark.
POWER STEERING FLUID
(fig. 9)
Check that the level of the oil in the
reservoir is at maximum.
This operation should be carried out with
the vehicle on a level surface and the
engine switched off and cold.
Check that the level reaches the MAX
mark on the reservoir or coincides with the
upper notch (maximum level) on the dip-
stick (A) integral with the reservoir cap.
If the oil level in the reservoir is below
the specified one, top up only with one of
the products listed in the “Fluid and lubri-
cant Specification” table in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter proceeding as fol-
lows:– Start the engine and wait for the oil
level in the reservoir to stabilise.
– With the engine running, turn the
steering wheel lock to lock a few times.
– Top up to the MAXlevel notch, then
refit the cap.