2007 Alfa Romeo 156 fuse

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2)If the warning lamp flashes it means
that the car is not protected by the immo-
biliser. Contact your Alfa Romeo Authorized
Service immediately and get them to store
the codes of all the keys in the memory.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROLIf when pressing button (Bor C-fig. 5)
the control is rejected or is not performed,
the battery should be replaced by a new one
of the same type to be found c/o normal
retailers. On versions fitted with electronic
alarm, the need to replace the remote con-
trol battery is indicated by the coming on,
with fixed light, of the deterrent led set on
the dashboard near the central air vent. If after 2 seconds with
the key in the MAR posi-
tion, the warning light turn
on again flashing, this means that
the code of the keys has not been
memorised, thus the car is not pro-
tected by the Alfa Romeo CODE
system against attempted theft. In
this case, contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service to have the key
codes memorised.
Dead batteries are harm-
ful for the environment.
They must be disposed of
in special containers as specified by
current regulations. Avoid expo-
sure to naked flames and high tem-
peratures. Keep out of reach of
children.
fig. 5
A0B9000m
WARNINGThe system is protected by
a 10 A fuse housed in the fuse-holder set
under the dashboard (see paragraph “If a
fuse or relay blows” in the chapter “In an
emergency”).

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK The rear doors are equipped with a special
device (fig. 18) which prevents the door
being opened from inside.
WARNINGEach device only acts on the
door on which it is installed.
The device can only be engaged with the
doors open, raising or lowering the control
with the ignition key:
position 1(control up) – device engaged
(door locked);
position 2(control down) – device re-
leased (door can be opened from inside).
fig. 18
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By pressing the knob (B-fig. 17) on one
of the rear doors only that particular door
will be locked.
WARNINGFor the front doors it is not
possible to keep the knob (B-fig. 16)
down if the door has not been shut properly.
WARNINGThe centralized locking sys-
tem can be deactivated, thus unlocking all
doors, by lifting the door opening lever on
one of the two front doors.
If the power supply is interrupted (burnt
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) each door
can be opened manually from both inside
and outside the car.
WARNINGThe intervention of the in-
ertial fuel cut-off switch causes the automatic
door unlock and inhibits door locking for
about 30 seconds. After this time, door lock-
ing control unit operation is restored.
Always use this device
when carrying children.
WARNING
After activating the safety
device check that it is
working correctly by pulling on the
inner lever used to open the door.
WARNING

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TO INCREASE THE MEMORISED
SPEEDThe speed memorised can be increased
in two ways:
1)pressing the accelerator and then mem-
orising the new speed reached (turning the
ring (B) for more than three seconds);
or
2)momentaneously turning the ring (B)
to (+): each pulse of the ring will correspond
to a slight increase in speed (about 1.5
km/h) while pressing continuously will cor-
respond to a continuous speed increase. Re-
leasing the ring (B) the new speed will be
memorised automatically.TO REDUCE THE MEMORISED
SPEEDThe speed memorised can be reduced in
two ways:
1)disengaging the device (for instance
pressing the brake pedal) and then memo-
rising the new speed (turning the ring (B)
to (+) for at least three seconds);
2)keeping the ring pressed (B) at (–)
until reaching the new speed which will be
memorised automatically.
RESETTING THE MEMORISED
SPEEDThe memorised speed is automatically re-
set turning off the engine or moving the ring
(A) to OFF.
When travelling with the
cruise control on, do not
move the gearshift lever to neutral.
WARNING
The cruise control may only
be engaged at speeds be-
tween 30 and 190 km/h.
WARNING
It is advisable to engage
the cruise control only
when the conditions of the traffic
or road so permit under completely
safe conditions: i.e.: straight and
dry roads, dual carriageways or
motorways, flowing traffic and
smooth road surface. Do not en-
gage the device in town or in
heavy traffic conditions.
WARNING
If the device is faulty or
not working, turn the ring
(A) to OFF and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services after checking
that the protection fuse is intact.
WARNING

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Warning light Message
on displayá
VDC SYSTEM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL)
(optional for versions/markets where applicable)When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the dial warning light comes on but must go out after
a few seconds.
If the warning light does not go out, or if it stays on (together with the message + symbol on the
display and the coming on of the ASR button led) when the vehicle is running, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
The flashing of the warning lamp when the vehicle is running indicates the actuation of the VDC
system.
W
OUTSIDE LIGHT FAILUREThe warning light comes on when an anomaly is found in one of the following lights:
– sidelights
– braking lights or corresponding fuse
– rear fog guards
– number plate lights.
The warning of a fault may mean one or more blown bulbs, a burnt fuse or cut off connection.

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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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GENERALITIES The fuse is (fig. 66) a protective element
of the electrical system: basically it operates
(i.e. it gets disconnected) in case of break-
down or wrong operation on the system.
When an electrical devices ceases to func-
tion, make sure it has not fused. The fila-
ment must not be broken: if so, replace the
burnt fuse with another of the same value
(same colour).(A) - Intact fuse
(B) - Fuse with broken filament.
Extract the fuse to be replaced using the
pincers (C)situated on the fuse box.IN THE EVENT OF A BURNT FUSEfig. 66
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Never replace a broken
fuse with anything other
than a new fuse. Use al-
ways an intact fuse of the same
colour.Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp
rating, DANGER OF FIRE!
WARNING
If a main protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE o MEGA-FUSE)
intervenes, do not fix it but contact
an Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse
check that the key has
been removed from the ignition
and that all the services are
switched off and/or disengaged.
WARNING
If a fuse blows again con-
tact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
WARNING

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The general protection fuses of Alfa
156are in the engine compartment, in-
side a container near the battery positive ter-
minal; to gain access to the fuses lift the two
lids (fig. 67and fig. 68).
FUSE AND RELAYS IN THE
MAIN FUSEBOX (fig. 69)The fuses for the main devices are housed
in a control unit under the dashboard, to the
left of the steering column.
To gain access to them, remove the pan-
el (A) releasing the tabs (B) in the direc-
tion of the arrow below and remove the
screw (C).A.Dipped beam light relay.
B.Relay for sunroof , seat heater, rear
window power control, seat electric adjust-
ment.
The symbols that identify the main electric
component protected by each fuse, are
shown on the label (fig. 70) on the in-
ner side of the panel (A-fig. 69).
Some spare fuses are housed at the right
of the control unit (D-fig. 69); you are ad-
vised to replenish the stock of spare fuses
when they are used.
fig. 68
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fig. 67
A0B0188m
fig. 69
A0B0172m
fig. 70
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FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN
FUSEBOX
(fig. 71)
The protection fuses of certain devices are
grouped together on three containers locat-
ed above the main fusebox to which access
is gained removing the panel (A-fig. 69).
FUSES AND RELAYS ACCESSIBLE
FROM THE GLOVEBOX Some fuses and relays for services supplied
on request or only for certain specific mar-
ket versions are located on a bracket behind
the glovebox.To gain access to the fuses remove (A-
fig. 72) the pressure-fitted lid.
Access to the relays is gained by removing
the glovebox: contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
A. Fog light relay (where required).
B. Headlamp washer timer (where re-
quired).
FUSES AND RELAYS IN ENGINE
BAYIn the engine compartment, housed on a
bracket in front of the battery and protect-
ed by a special cover, there is a variable
number of fuses and relays depending on
the versions.
WARNINGThe arrangement of the fus-
es and relays may vary depending on the
versions and markets. In the event of a sus-
pected anomaly, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.fig. 73
A0B0154m
fig. 71
A0B0141m
fig. 72
A0B0184m