2006 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider lock

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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see “When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the bulb replaced.
COURTESY MIRROR LIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the mirror cover A-fig. 38;
❒remove the lens B-fig. 39levering
in the point shown by the arrows;
❒raise the bulb holder Cwith care, re-
move the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒refit the bulb holder Cinto its seat;
❒refit the lens Binserting first one side
and then the other one until hearing
the locking click.
A0F0118mfig. 38A0F0252mfig. 39

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OF THE CAR❒close protection B-fig. 41on light
unitA-fig. 40;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
GLOVEBOX LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the glovebox;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 40lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
❒raise protectionB-fig. 41and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
A0F0172mfig. 40A0F0173mfig. 41
BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 42lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
A0F0205mfig. 42

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A0F0204mfig. 43
❒open the protection cover B-fig.
43 and replace the bulb releasing it
from the side contacts making sure
that the new bulb is correctly
clamped between the contacts;
❒re-close the protective cover B;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
PUDDLE LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the door and remove lens A-
fig. 44levering in the point shown
by the arrow;
❒raise protection B-fig. 45 and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
A0F0075mfig. 44
❒close protection B-fig. 45 on light
unit A-fig. 44;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until hear-
ing the locking click.
A0F0235mfig. 45

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Climate control system fan F02 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Electric steering lock F03 (MAXI-FUSE) 20 52
Brake branch point (pump) F04 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Brake branch point (solenoid valve) F05 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Radiator fan (low speed) F06 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Radiator fan (high speed) F07 (MAXI-FUSE) 50 52
Headlight washer F09 20 52
Horns F10 15 52
Electronic injection sundry secondary services F11 15 52
+ INT for electronic injection system F16 7.5 52
Electronic injection primary services F17 10 52
Engine control branch point F18 15 52
Climate control system compressor F19 7.5 52
Rear window heating F20 20 52
Fuel pump supply F21 20 52
Ignition coils/injectors (petrol versions) F22 15 52
Electronic injection primary services (diesel versions) F22 20 52
Sound system/Radionavigation system power F23 15 52
Body Computer branch point/Headlight washer relay coil F31 7.5 48
Driver’s door branch point/passenger’s door branch point/ignition
device F32 15 48
Disponible F33 – 48
Disponible F34 – 48

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Water in diesel fuel filter sensor/flow meter F35 7.5 48
Brake light switch/central console control panel F35 7.5 48
Cruise Control F35 7.5 48
AQS sensor F35 7.5 48
Disponible F36 – 48
Instrument panel branch point F37 10 48
Front headlight control unit/Power to control unit
for gas-discharge headights (Bixenon) (where provided) F37 10 48
Boot locking/unlocking gearmotor F38 15 48
EOBD system diagnostic socket F39 10 48
T.P.M.S. control unit F39 10 48
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 48
Alarm system control unit (where provided) F39 10 48
Climate control system F39 10 48
Heated rear window F40 30 48
Windscreen washer/rear window washer nozzle demister F41 7.5 48
Heated mirror demister F41 7.5 48
Brake branch point power (ABS/VDC) –
Steering angle branch point – Yawing sensor F42 7.5 48
Windscreen wiper/washer F43 30 48

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Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before starting to tow,
disengage the steering
lock (see paragraph “Ignition
device” in section “Dashboard
and controls”). When towing,
remember that without the
help of the brake booster and
power steering, a greater ef-
fort is required on the pedal
and steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing op-
erations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does
not damage the components in
contact with it. When towing
the car, you must comply with
the specific traffic regulations
regarding the tow ring and
how to tow on the road.
WARNING

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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thousands of km
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 and top up, if required, fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, power steering, windscreen washer, battery,
engine coolant, etc.)
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions

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USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km)
and repeated with external temper-
atures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-
to-door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than
required on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒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.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen 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 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia products, designed and produced
specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Techni-
cal specifications”).