ASR SYSTEM
(WHEEL ANTISKID
SYSTEM)
(amber)
Fitting the key into the ignition device
the warning light turns on, but it should
go off after few seconds. The warning
light flashes when the system cuts in, to
alert the driver that the system is adapt-
ing to the road surface grip conditions.
ASR deactivation
When the ASR is deactivated manually
(pressing the ASR/VDC button) (see
paragraph “ASR system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”) the led on
the ASR/VDC button will turn on and
the display will show symbol
V.
ASR system failure
In the event of a failure the ASR system
is deactivated automatically and the dis-
play will show symbol
V. In this case
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
FAILURE (amber)
The display will show message
+ symbol when one of the following
lights is failing:
– sidelights
– direction indicators
– rear fog guards
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
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HILL HOLDER
FAILURE
(amber)
In the event of a failure to the Hill Hold-
er system, the display will show a mes-
sage + symbol. In this case contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorized Services.
*
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BRAKE LIGHTS
FAILURE
(amber)
The display will show message + sym-
bol when a failure at brake lights (stop)
is detected.
The failure could be due to: blown bulb,
blown protection fuse or electric connec-
tion cut-off.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
4
5
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Sidelights
The warning light turns on when
side/taillights are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light comes on (together with
the message on the display) when the
Follow me home device is activated (see
paragraph “Follow me home” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
3
2
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on when the
dipped beams are turned on.
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are turned on.
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BULBS FIGURE 21 TYPE POWER
Main beam headlights D H7 55W
Dipped beam headlights D H7 55W
Main beams/Dipped beams
(versions with Bixenon headlights) (where provided) F D1S 55W
Additional main beams (where provided) D H1 55W
Front sidelights (1 per headlight) A W5WB 5W
Taillights B P21/5W 5W
Front fog lights E H7 55W
Front direction indicator B PY21W 21W
Side direction indicator A W5W 5W
Rear direction indicator B P21W 21W
Brake lights B P21/5W 21W
Third brake light A W2.3W 2.3W
Reversing light B P21W 21W
Rear fog lights B P21W 21W
Number plate lights A W5W 5W
Front ceiling light 2xA+1C 2xW5+10W 5+5+10W
Boot light C 10W 10W
Courtesy mirror lights A 1.5W 1.5W
Glovebox light A W5W 5W
Puddle/door lights A W5W 5W
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Rear light units contain: reversing light,
rear fog light, direction indicators, tail-
lights, number plate lights, brake light
and third brake light bulbs.
To change these bulbs, open the boot,
operate devices A-fig. 30and remove
the lid B.
A0F0165mfig. 30A0F0166mfig. 31
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
unit fig. 31as follows:
A Reversing light (left side)/rear fog
light (right side)
B Brake lights/taillights
C Brake lights/taillight
D Direction indicators
A0F0196mfig. 29
Front fog lights fig. 29
IMPORTANTContact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have front fog lights
replaced and adjusted.
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OF THE CARReversing light/rear fog light
Reversing light and rear fog light are lo-
cated inside the rear light unit, one on
the left and the other on the right of the
car (according to running direction).
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the boot and the lid as de-
scribed previously (see fig. 30);
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 32
counterclockwise, remove the bulb
Band replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder, it shall click in-
to place; look at the light from the
outside to check for proper bulb po-
sitioning.
A0F0040mfig. 32A0F0229mfig. 34
Taillights/Brake lights
The rear light unit houses two bulbs for
taillights/brake lights.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the boot and the lid as de-
scribed previously (see fig. 30);
A0F0170mfig. 33
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 33or
A-fig. 34counterclockwise, re-
move the bulb Band replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder, it shall click in-
to place; look at the light from the
outside to check for proper bulb po-
sitioning.
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Engine oil temperature gauge .... 24
Engine starting ......................... 138
Environment protection ............. 113
EOBD system ........................... 106
External lights .......................... 65
Fix&Go automatic (device) ....... 176
Flashing the headlights ............. 65
Fluid level checks ..................... 214
Fluids and lubricants ................. 251
Follow me home (device) ......... 66
Front air bags .......................... 128
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 191
– control ............................... 75
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 188
– control ............................... 67
Front headlights (washed) ......... 232
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 253
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 77
– fuel gauge ......................... 22Fuel cut-off and power
supply switches ...................... 77
Fuel feed ................................ 240
Fuel filler cap ........................... 112
Fuses (replacement) ................. 194
Gearbox (use) ........................ 144
Glove compartment .................. 81
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 192
Handbrake .............................. 143
Hazard lights ........................... 67
Head restraints ......................... 44
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 71
– fluid level ........................... 219
Headlights
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 98
– headlight adjustment abroad . 99
– headlight aiming device ....... 98
– front fog light adjustment ..... 99
Hill Holder system . ................... 103 Dashboard buttons ................... 67
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) ..... 114
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 222
Dimensions ............................. 247
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 186
– control ............................... 65
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 186-187-188
– control ............................... 65
Doors ..................................... 86
Electronic key . ......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 238
– marking ............................. 237
– technical data ..................... 239
Engine compartment (washed) .. 233
Entine coolant temperature
gauge ................................... 23
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 217
– level check ......................... 216
– specifications ...................... 251
Number plate light ................... 190
Oddments compartments .. 80-83
Paint ...................................... 231
Parking . .................................. 143
Parking lights
– control ............................... 67
Parking sensors ........................ 108
Performance ............................ 248
Power supply and fuel
cut-off switches ...................... 77
Power windows ....................... 88
Pretensioners ........................... 118
Protecting the environment ........ 113
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 193
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 176
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 255Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 107
Rain sensor ............................. 69
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 188
– control ............................... 67
Rearview mirrors ...................... 46
Rear window washer
– control ............................... 71
– fluid level ........................... 219
Rear window wiper
– blades ............................... 228
– control ............................... 71
– nozzle ............................... 229
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 26
Rev counter ............................. 22
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 188
Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 243
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 98
Rubber hoses ........................... 228 Identification data .................... 236
If an exterior light burns out ....... 185
If an interior light burns out ....... 191
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................. 169
Inactivity of the car ................... 152
Instrument panel ...................... 8
Instruments ............................. 22
Interior fittings ......................... 80
Interiors .................................. 233
Isofix universal (child's seat) ..... 126
Jacking the car ........................ 205
Labels
– identification data ............... 236
– bodywork paint .................. 237
Level checks ............................ 214
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 185
– control ............................... 65
Manual climate control system ... 51
MSR system ............................ 105
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