2006 Alfa Romeo 166 lights

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IF ONE OF THE
INTERNAL LIGHTS
GOES OUT
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
To replace the bulbs (Type B, 10W Halo-
gen):
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 68)
levering in the point illustrated.
– Remove the screen (B-fig. 69)
firstly releasing it from the catch (C) on
the right and then from the two stoppers
on the left.
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (D-fig. 70) (tubular with bayo-
net coupling), pushing gently and turning
counter-clockwise.When refitting the roof
light ensure that the
electrical wiring is cor-
rectly arranged and does not in-
terfere with the edges of the
light or retaining clips.
– Refit the screen (B-fig. 69), firstly
inserting the left side under the two stop-
pers then on the right side until the catch
clicks. (C-fig. 69).
– Refit the roof light firstly inserting the
front part, then pressing in the rear part
to fit it in place.
631PGSm632PGSm
fig. 69 fig. 68 fig. 70
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– Remove and replace the bulb (B-fig.
72) (tubular with bayonet coupling)
pushing gently and turning counter-clock-
wise.
– Refit the roof light firstly hooking the
catch (C-fig. 72) and pressing on the
other side until the catch clicks into place
(D-fig. 72).COURTESY LIGHTS
To replace the bulb (Type C, 5W):
– Remove the light (A-fig. 73) lever-
ing in the point illustrated.
REAR ROOF LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs (Type B, 5W):
– Remove the roof light (A-fig. 71)
levering in the point illustrated.
fig. 73fig. 71
492PGSm494PGSm493PGSm
fig. 72

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– Change the bulb (C-fig. 77) which
is pressure-fitted.
– Re-position the screen inserting the
two fastening pins.
– Re-install the light inserting it in the
correct position firstly on one side (D-
fig. 76) and then pushing on the other
until the tab clicks.DOOR LIGHTS
To replace the bulb (Type A, 5W):
– Remove the light pushing with a
screwdriver on the tab (A-fig. 78).
– Press on the side of the screen (B-
fig. 79) in correspondence with the two
fastening pins and turn it.– Change the bulb (C-fig. 79) which
is pressure-fitted.
– Re-position the screen inserting the
two fastening pins.
– Re-install the light inserting it firstly
on one side (D-fig. 78) and then push-
ing on the other until the tab clicks.
628PGS
fig. 79
629PGSm
fig. 77
502PGSm627PGSm
fig. 78

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System/Component Fuse no. Ampere Location
ABI control unit 13 10A fig. 86
ABI control unit – Central locking 19 20A fig. 93
ABI control unit – Front LH power window 18 20Afig. 93
ABI control unit – Front RH power window 3 20A fig. 93
ABI control unit – Rear LH power window 14 20Afig. 93
ABI control unit – Rear RH power window 17 20Afig. 93
ABS control unit 9 5A fig. 86
7 40A fig. 89
3 40A fig. 89
Additional heater (JTD versions) 17 20A fig. 89
13 10A fig. 93
Alarm system (control unit) 12 10A fig. 93
15 10A fig. 93
Alfa Romeo Code System 20 5A fig. 86
16 5A fig. 86
Cell phone (handset) 18 5A fig. 86
5 10A fig. 86
Central locking (ABI control unit) 19 20A fig. 93
Cigar lighter 7 20A fig. 86
Climate control fan 2 30A fig. 89
Climate control unit 19 5A fig. 86
External lights Fuse no. Ampere Location
Brake lights (switch) 9 5A fig. 861 15A fig. 86
Direction indicators 12 10A fig. 93
External lights (control) 5 10A fig. 86
Front fog lights 16 15A fig. 89
Headlights and headlight position
sensor (gas discharge headlights) 6 7.5A fig. 86
IGE control unit:
- brake light switch 1 15A fig. 86
- brake lights 9 5A fig. 86
- headlight spot 11 15A fig. 86
- left side lights 17 10A fig. 86
- rear light units 15 10A fig. 86
- right side lights 8 10A fig. 86
Left dipped beam headlight 12 15A fig. 89
Reversing lights (only versions with
manual gearbox) 13 10A fig. 86
Right dipped beam headlight 10 15A fig. 89
Internal lights Fuse no. Ampere Location
Dashboard light dimmer 5 10A fig. 86
Door mirror control light 15 10A fig. 93
Glovebox light 5 10A fig. 86
Seat warming control light 15 10A fig. 93
Sun visor lights 15 10A fig. 93

198IN THE EVENT
OF AN ACCIDENT
– It is important to keep calm.
– If you are not directly involved, stop
at a distance of at least ten metres from
the accident.
– On the motorway stop without ob-
structing the emergency lane.
– Turn off the engine and switch on the
hazard warning lights.
– At night, light the place of the acci-
dent with your headlights.
– Take care not to put yourself in dan-
ger of being run over.
– Signal the accident placing the reflect-
ing triangle plainly in view at the regula-
tion distance.
– Call the rescue organisation giving in-
formation as exact as possible. On motor-
ways use the special call boxes.
– In motorway pileups, especially with
poor visibility, the risk exists of being in-
volved in other crashes. Leave the vehi-
cle immediately and go over the guard
rail. The car is to be lifted
positioning the jack or
the workshop lift arm
plate only in the points shown
(1-2 fig. 100).
Between the lift plate and the
body interpose a rubber pad
with a maximum size of 60x60
mm and maximum thickness of
30 mm. The pad should insert in
the special recess on the under
door panel, without interfering
with it.
USING AN ARM LIFT OR
WORKSHOP LIFT
The vehicle must only be lifted laterally
positioning the ends of the arms or the
workshop lift in the areas (1-2) illustrat-
ed, approx. 30 cm from the profile of the
wheelhouse (fig. 100).
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PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights,
passenger compartment lights, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, adjust nozzles if required
Check windscreen/rear window blade position/wear
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear and wear indicator operation
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Sight inspect the conditions of: body external parts, underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness and lubrication
Check condition of timing drive belt
Sight check for conditions of Poly-V accessory drive belt
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Check engine exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (diesel versions)
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206 ANNUAL INSPECTION
PLAN
An annual inspection plan has
been established for cars that cov-
er less than 20,000 km a year
(e.g. 10,000 km). It consists of
the following:
– Checking the condition/wear of tyres,
and adjusting pressure (including the com-
pact spare wheel, where applicable).
– Checking the lighting system (head-
lights, turn indicators, hazard warning
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment, warning lights of instrument panel,
etc.).
– Checking the working order of the
windscreen wiper-washer and adjusting
the nozzles.
– Checking the positioning/wear of the
windscreen wipers.
– Checking the condition and wear of
the front brake pad.– Sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication.
– Check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte).
– Visually checking the condition of the
belts and various controls.
– Checking and topping up, if neces-
sary, the level of liquids (coolant, brake
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery
etc.).
– Change engine oil and oil filter, if re-
quired.
– Check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired.
– Check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys check and if necessary top up:
– the engine coolant fluid level
– brake fluid/hydraulic clutch control
fluid level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen washer and headlamp
washer fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
– check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
etc.).
– check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear.
Every 3000 kmcheck the level of
the engine oil and top up if necessary.
Every 5000 km(only for fuel oil en-
gines): drain the condensation water
from the filter. You are recommended to
use products of the FL Selenia, de-
signed and developed expressly for Alfa
Romeo cars (see the table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” in the Technical specifications”
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– Before doing any work on the electric
system, disconnect the battery negative
terminal.
If after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which need a
permanent electrical supply (alarm,
hands-free phone, radio-navigator with
satellite anti-theft function, etc.) contact
Authorised Alfa Romeo Services whose
qualified personnel, in addition to sug-
gesting the most suitable devices from
Lineaccessori will be able to evaluate the
total electrical absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is able
to support the load required or whether a
battery with higher capacity is necessary.
In fact, these devices continue to absorb
current with the ignition key off (car
parked, engine off) and may gradually
drain the battery. IMPORTANT A battery kept at below
50% of its capacity is damaged by sul-
phation, the capacity is reduced and start-
ing is difficult, there is also more possibili-
ty of freezing (this can occur at –10°C).
In the event of a prolonged stop, refer to
“Vehicle inactivity”.
USEFUL HINTS TO EXTEND
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid quickly draining the battery
and to preserve its operating conditions
over the course of time, carefully follow
the instructions below.
– The terminals must always be tight-
ened.
– As far as possible avoid keeping ser-
vices on for a long time with the engine
stopped (radio, hazard warning lights,
parking lights, etc.).
– When leaving the vehicle parked in a
garage, make sure that the doors, bon-
net, boot and interior lids are properly
shut to prevent lights from staying on.
The fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin or eyes. The battery should be
charged in a ventilated place away
from naked flames or possible
sources of sparks: danger of ex-
plosion and fire.
WARNING
Never attempt to charge
a frozen battery before
thawing it, the danger of explosion
exists. If it has frozen, always
check that the inside elements are
not broken (risk of short circuit)
and that the body is not cracked,
with the risk of acid coming out
which is poisonous and corrosive.
WARNING