2007 Alfa Romeo 156 Owner handbook (in English)

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After about 10 minutes, stop and check
the tyre pressure once again; remember to
engage the handbrake.
fig. 15
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fig. 16
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If it is not possible to reach the prescribed
pressure, move the car forwards or back-
wards for about 10 metres, so that the seal-
er is distributed inside the tyre, then repeat
inflation.
If, in spite of the last operation, the pre-
scribed pressure is not achieved, do not
move the vehicle and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Once the correct tyre pressure has been
reached, start driving immediately so that
the sealer is distributed evenly inside the
tyre.
Place the sticker in a posi-
tion where it can be clear-
ly seen by the driver as a notice
that the tyre has been treated with
the quick repairing kit. Drive care-
fully especially in a bend. Do not
overcome 80 km/h. Avoid sudden
acceleration or braking.
WARNING
If the pressure is below
1,3 bars, do not drive any
further; FIX & GO cannot guaran-
tee proper hold because the tyre is
too much damaged. Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Conversely, if at least 1,3 bars are
detected, restore the correct pres-
sure (with the engine running and
the handbrake engaged) and start
driving the car with great care.
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Drive carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service to check the tyre condi-
tions, then have it fixed or replaced.
It is absolutely necessary to communicate
that the tyre has been fixed with the quick
repairing kit.
fig. 18
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fig. 17
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If, during the pressure
restoring operation, it is
not possible to reach at least 1,8
bars, do not drive any further be-
cause the tyre is too much dam-
aged and the quick repairing kit
cannot guarantee proper hold. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
WARNING
Tyres fixed with the quick
repairing kit must be used
only temporarily.
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WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB
Alterations or repairs to
the electric system not car-
ried out correctly and without tak-
ing into account the specifications
of the system may cause malfunc-
tioning and the risk of fire.
WARNING
Where possible the bulbs
should be replaced by Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services. The
correct operation and positioning
of the external lights are vital to
the safety of the vehicle and its
passengers and the subject of spe-
cific laws.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only the
metallic part. If the transparent
bulb is touched with the fingers its
lighting intensity is reduced and the
life of the bulb may be compro-
mised. If touched accidentally, rub
the bulb with a cloth moistened
with methylated spirits and allow
to dry.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas, in the case
of breakage they may burst.
WARNING
Possible replacement of a
light on vehicles equipped
with Xeno lamps must be carried
out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS– When a light is not working check the
corresponding fuse is intact before replacing
the bulb.
– For the location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph “In the event of a burnt fuse”
in this chapter.
– Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation.
– Burnt bulbs must be replaced with oth-
ers of the same type and power.
– Always check the height of the headlight
beam after changing a bulb to ensure they
are safe.
TYPES OF BULBS
(fig. 20)
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your ve-
hicle:
A. All glass bulbs
They are pressure-fitted. Pull to re-
move.
B. Bayonet type bulbs
Press the bulb, turn counter-clockwise
to remove this type of bulb from its
holder.
C. Tubular bulbs
Free them from their contacts to re-
move.D. Halogen bulbs
To remove free it from the clip on its
seating.
fig. 20
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BULBS High beamLow beamFront sidelightFoglight (where required)Front direction indicatorSide direction indicatorRear direction indicatorStop/side lightAdditional stop lightReversing lightRear fog guardNumber plate lightFront roof lightBoot lightRear roof lightCourtesy light (where required)Glovebox light
FIGURE 20
D
D
B
D
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
A
C
C
C
CPOWER
55W
55W
6W
55W
21W
5W
21W
21W/5W
3.2
21W
21W
5W
10W
10W
5W
5W
5W
TYPEH1
H7
H6W
H1
PY21W
W5W
P21W
P21/5W
3.2W
P21W
P21W
W5W
C10W
C10W
C5W
C5W
C5W

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IF ONE OF THE
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
GOES OUT
FRONT LIGHT UNITSThe front light units contain the direction
indicators, side lights/dipped and main
beam light bulbs.
To replace these bulbs the cover must be
removed turning counter-clockwise.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
units as follows (fig. 21):
A.Direction indicators
B.Dipped beam headlights
C.Sidelight/main beam headlights.
WARNINGFor the type and power of
the light refer to what described in the pre-
vious chapter “If one of the lights needs to
be replaced”.When the bulbs have
been replaced refit the cov-
er in the correct position
turning clockwise and ensuring that
it clicks into place.
fig. 22
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fig. 21
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Fig. 22:Dipped beam headlights with
Xeno lamp
A.Sidelight/main beam headlights
B.Dipped beam headlights/sidelight.
Alterations or repairs to
the electric system not car-
ried out correctly and without tak-
ing into account the specifications
of the system may cause malfunc-
tioning and the risk of fire.
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REPLACEMENT OF XENON
LIGHTS
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
Xenon lights have a very long life, there-
fore breakdowns are unlikely.
Hereafter you find the description of the
correct procedure to replace a Xenon light.– Rotate the connector (B-fig. 24) of
the Xenon lamp by a quarter of a turn
counter-clockwise, as indicated in fig. 25,
and remove it.
Dipped-beam headlamps
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
– Unscrew the three locking screw (B-
fig. 23) and remove the protective (A)
cover.
fig. 23
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fig. 25
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fig. 24
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If necessary, have the sys-
tem checked and repaired
only by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
WARNING
Any operation regarding
the front light units must
be carried out with the lights
turned off and the ignition key re-
moved from the ignition switch:
risk of electric discharges.
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The Xenon lamp must be
handled touching only the
metallic part. If the trans-
parent bulb is touched with the fin-
gers, rub it with a clean cloth
moistened with methylated spir-
its and allow to dry before refit-
ting the bulb.
WARNINGOnce the operation has been
completed, turn dipped beam headlamps on
and check that the headlight parabola
moves when positioning the light itself. If
not, re-engage the lamp.– Turn ring (A-fig. 26) counter-clock-
wise and remove it.
– Remove the Xenon lamp (B-fig. 26).
– Fit the new bulb by placing it so that the
notch matches the groove on its housing.
– Refit the protective cover correctly
(A-fig. 23).Main beam headlamps
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
– Turn the protective cover counter-clock-
wise (C-fig. 23) in order to reach the high-
beam headlight bulb (A-fig. 24).
– Remove connector (A-fig. 27) and re-
move the bulb operating the clips (B) as
shown in the figure.
– Fit the new bulb.
– Refit the protective cover correctly (C-
fig. 23).
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