2006 Alfa Romeo 156 lock

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ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHT
(3
rdSTOP)
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Turn the fastening buttons (A-fig. 48)
until they release and lower the trim.
– Slacken the knob (B-fig. 49)and with-
draw the complete unit.
– Slacken the screws (C-fig. 50).
– Remove the transparent cover (D-
fig. 51) and replace the bulb concerned.– Refit the transparent cover and install the
unit locking it with the knob (B-fig. 49).
– Re-position the trim correctly and fasten
with its buttons (A-fig. 48).
IF ONE OF THE
INTERNAL LIGHTS
GOES OUTFRONT ROOF LIGHTTo replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 52) lev-
ering in the points shown by the arrows.
– Open the cover (B-fig. 53).
– Replace the bulb concerned (C-
fig. 53) by pulling it outwards and freeing
it from the lateral contacts ensuring that the
new bulb is correctly fitted between the con-
tacts.
fig. 48
A0B0192m
fig. 50
A0B0205m
fig. 49
A0B0204m
fig. 51
A0B0206m

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REAR ROOFLIGHT BULBS(except versions with sunroof)
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Remove the rooflight (A-fig. 54) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow.
– Remove the bulb (B-fig. 55) pulling
outwards and releasing it from the side con-
tacts.
– Fit the new bulb making sure that it is
positioned correctly and locked between the
contacts.
– Refit the light firstly inserting the side
with the connector and then pressing on the
other side until the catch clocks into place.
CENTRE REAR ROOF LAMP(only versions with sunroof)
To remove the bulb proceed as follows:
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 56) lev-
ering in the point shown by the arrow.
– Remove the bulb (B-fig. 57) 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 firstly inserting the
side (C-fig. 57) and then pressing on the
other side until the catch clicks into place. When refitting the
rooflight ensure that the
electrical wiring is correct-
ly arranged and does not interfere
with the edges of the light or re-
taining clips.
fig. 53
A0B0201m
fig. 52
A0B0578m
fig. 54
A0B0202m
fig. 55
A0B0203m
To refit the rooflight reverse the procedure
followed for removal.

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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
A0B0197m
fig. 56
A0B0196m
fig. 58
A0B0198m
fig. 60
A0B0195m
fig. 59
A0B0199m

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SERVICES FUSE AMPERES FIGUREWindscreen wiper, windscreen washer/Rearscreen wiper/Rain sensor (optional)HornsGSM Box for Connect/Navigator-electronic warning systemFront power windowsLeft rear power windowRight rear power windowDoor locking system - Boot lightBoot electric openingRearscreen heatingWing mirror adjustmentWing mirror defrostingCigar lighter/Odour sensorHeadlamp washerHeadlamp aiming deviceInstrument clusterMain-beam headlamp warning lightRearscreen heating warning lightSound system/Diagnosis socketElectronic alarm system Supplementary electrical socket in the boot (Sportwagon versions)20A
20A
10A
30A
20A
20A
20A
30A
30A
10A
30A
15A
20A
10A
10A
10A
30A
10A
10A
20A

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IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE TOWEDThe tow ring supplied with the vehicle is
housed in the tool box under the boot mat.
To install the tow ring, proceed as follows:
– Take the tow ring from the tool box.
– Remove the cover (A) snap-fitted on the
front (fig. 77) or rear bumper (fig. 78).
If the supplied flat screwdriver is used to car-
ry out this operation, protect the tip with a
soft cloth to prevent damaging the car.– Firmly screw the ring in its housing.fig. 77
A0B0593m
fig. 78
A0B0594m
Carefully clean the thread-
ed housing before tighten-
ing the ring. Before beginning to
tow the car make sure that the
tow ring is firmly tightened in its
threaded housing.
WARNING
Before beginning to tow
the car, turn the ignition
key to MAR and then to STOP, do
not remove it. Removing the key
automatically engages the steering
lock resulting in the impossibility
to steer the wheels. When towing
remember that without the help of
the servo-brake and power steer-
ing, it is necessary to exert more
effort on the brake pedal and for
steering. Do not use flexible cables
for towing and avoid jerks. Dur-
ing 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 comply with
the specific traffic regulations con-
cerning both the towing device and
behaviour on the road.
WARNING

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IF AN ACCIDENT
OCCURS– It is important to keep calm.
– If you are not directly involved in the ac-
cident, stop at least ten metres away from
the accident.
– If you are on a motorway do not ob-
struct the emergency lane with your car.
– Turn off the engine and turn on the haz-
ard lights.
– At night, illuminate the scene of the ac-
cident with your headlights.– Act carefully, you must not risk being run
over.
– Mark the accident by putting the red tri-
angle at the regulatory distance from the car
where it can be clearly seen.
– Call the emergency services making the
information you give as accurate as you can.
On the motorway use the special column-
mounted emergency phones.
– In pile-ups on the motorway, particular-
ly when the visibility is bad, there is a high
risk of other vehicles running into those al-
ready immobile. Get out of the vehicle im-
mediately and take refuge behind the guard
rail.
– If the doors are blocked, do not try to
get out of the vehicle by breaking the strat-
ified windscreen. The rear and side windows
are easier to break.
– Remove the ignition keys of the vehi-
cles involved.– If you smell petrol or other chemicals,
do not smoke and make sure all cigarettes
are extinguished.
– Use a fire extinguisher, blanket, sand or
earth to put out fires, no matter how small
they are. Never use water.
– If it is not necessary to use the lighting
system, disconnect the terminal from the
battery negative (–) pole.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
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Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights,boot lights, passenger compartment lights, glovebox light, warning lights, etc..)Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system, adjust spray jetsCheck position/wear of windscreen/rearscreen wiper bladesCheck front disk brake pad wear indicatorCheck conditions of rear disk brake pads
Sight check for the conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness, lever cleanness and lubricationCheck condition of timing drive beltSight check for conditions of Poly-V accessory drive beltCheck/adjust handbrake lever strokeCheck/adjust valve clearance (1.9 JTD 8V versions)Check petrol engine exhaust emissionsCheck engine smoke (diesel versions)Check operation of antievaporation system (petrol engines)

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ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONSEvery 1000 kmor before long journeys
check and if necessary top up:
– engine coolant level
– brake fluid/hydraulic clutch control flu-
id level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen washer and headlamp wash-
er fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3000 kmcheck the level of the
engine oil and top up if necessary.
You are recommended to use products of
the FL Selenia, designed and developed
expressly for Alfa Romeo cars (see the table
“Specifications of fluids and lubricants” in
the “Technical specifications” chapter).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAMMEAn annual inspection programme
has been established for cars thet
cover less than 20,000 km (e.g.
10,000 km). It consists of the fol-
lowing:
– Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust
pressure if required (including the compact
spare wheel)
– Check lighting system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
glovebox light, warning lights of instrument
panel, etc.)
– Check windscreen and rear-screen
wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles
– Check windscreen/rear-screen blade po-
sition/wear
– Check condition and wear of the front
brake pad
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication– Visually check the following: engine,
gearbox, transmission, piping (exhaust - fu-
el - brakes) rubber components (casings -
sleeves - bushings, etc..), brake and fuel
hoses
– Check battery charge condition
– Visually check the condition of the belts
and various controls
– Check and top up if necessary, the flu-
id levels (coolant, brake fluid, windscreen
washer fluid, battery, etc.)
– Change engine oil
– Replace engine oil filter
– Change pollen filter.