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Front direction indicators
To replace the bulb (Type B – PY21W,
21W, coloured):
– Remove the engine compartment cov-
er after turning the fastening pins.
– Turn counter-clockwise and remove
the bulb holder (A- fig. 48), without
disconnecting the connector.
– Remove the bulb (B- fig. 49) from
the bulb holder, pushing it slightly and
turning it counter-clockwise.– Fit the new bulb into the bulb holder,
pushing it slightly and turning it clock-
wise.
– Fit the bulb holder and lock it by turn-
ing it clockwise.
– Refit the engine compartment cover
and secure it by turning the fastening
pins.FRONT FOGLIGHTS
To replace the bulb (Type D - H3, 55W)
proceed under the car as follows:
– Disconnect the connector (A- fig.
50) from the light unit.
– Turn the cover (B) counter-clockwise
and remove it.
– Disconnect the connector (C- fig.
51) from the bulb.
– Release the clip and remove the bulb
(D- fig. 52).
A0D0080m
fig. 48
A0D0081m
fig. 49
A0D0082m
fig. 50

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FUSES AND RELAYS IN
ENGINE BAY
The fuses and relays in the engine bay
are housed:
– In a box set next to the left side pan-
el (fig. 88).
– On a bracket set behind the left
headlight (fig. 91).To gain access to the box, remove the
cover (A-fig. 87), releasing it from the
retaining clips.
The devices protected by the fuses in
the engine bay are listed in the tables on
next pages.IMPORTANTThe arrangement of the
relays may vary depending on the ver-
sions and markets. In the event of a sus-
pected anomaly, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
A0D0093m
fig. 87
A0D0094m
fig. 88 fig. 89
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Circuits operated by relays are the fol-
lowing (fig. 89):
A.Dipped beam headlight
B.Climate control fan
C.Horn
D.Front fog light
F.. Petrol versions (single fan): engine
cooling radiator (high speed)
JTD versions (two-fan): engine cooling
radiator (high speed)
G.Conditioner compressor
H.Petrol versions: engine cooling radia-
tor (low speed)
JTD versions (two-fan): engine cooling
radiator (high speed)L.Fuel pump
M.Electronic injection main relay
N.Starter motor
P.Diesel filter warming (JTD versions)
JTD versions (two-fan): engine cooling
radiator (low speed)
To gain access to relays on the bracket
set behind the left headlight (fig. 91),
remove the cover (A-fig. 90) after
turning the fastening pins (B).Circuits operated by relays are the fol-
lowing (fig. 91):
– Brown base relay: additional heater
(JTD versions)
– Black base relay: engine cooling radi-
ator relay, high speed (JTD versions).
A0D0096m
fig. 90
A0D0110m
fig. 91

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System/Component Fuse no. Ampere Location
Conditioner compressor 13 7.5A fig. 89
Cruise Control 5 10A fig. 86
Diesel fuel filter warming 23 30Afig. 89
(JTD versions) 5 40Afig. 89
Door mirror defrosting 2 7.5A fig. 93
Electrochromic driving mirror 15 10A fig. 93
Electronic injection control unit 20 10A fig. 89
21 15A fig. 89
22 20A fig. 89
Electronic injection system 16 5A fig. 86
Engine control unit 18 7.5A fig. 89
Engine cooling control unit 16 5A fig. 86
Engine cooling radiator fan 4 60A fig. 89
System/Component Fuse no. Ampere Location
Engine cooling radiator fan 5 40A fig. 89
EOBD system (socket) 18 5A fig. 86
Front LH power window
(ABI control unit) 18 20Afig. 93
Front RH power window
(ABI control unit) 3 20Afig. 93
Front LH seat electric adjustment 6 30A fig. 93
Front RH seat electric adjustment 5 30A fig. 93
Front LH seat warming 9 10A fig. 93
Front RH seat warming 8 10A fig. 93
Fuel pump 19 15A fig. 89
Fuel pump relay coil
(engine bay box) 16 5Afig. 86
Glow plug (JTD versions) 8 60A fig. 89
Headlight washer (intermittent) 12 20A fig. 86
Horns 11 15A fig. 89
I.C.S. system 5 10A fig. 86
6 7.5A fig. 86
7 20A fig. 86
18 5A fig. 86
Instrument panel 6 7.5A fig. 86
18 5A fig. 86

194 IN THE EVENT
OF A FLAT BATTERY
STARTING WITH AN
AUXILIARY BATTERY
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start the
engine using an auxiliary battery (B-fig.
96) with the same electrical characteristics
as the original battery (A-fig. 96) (see
chapter “Technical specifications”).
The battery is housed on the left-hand
side of the boot, protected by a cover.
If the battery is low, the servocontrol
operating when the luggage compart-
ment opens from inside or by the key
does not work. However, it is always pos-
sible to open the luggage compartmentto reach the battery. Just rotate the key
wider simultaneously pressing on the bon-
net edge by the hand.
IMPORTANTApply a moderate pres-
sure only on the bonnet edge, immediate-
ly above the lock.
On versions without navigation system and
without CD player, access to the battery is
gained by slackening the knob (A-fig. 94)
and removing the battery cover.
On versions with navigation system and
/or CD player, access to the battery is
gained by slackening the knobs (A-fig.
95) and removing the cover (B).
Starting with an auxiliary battery does
not damages the Alfa Romeo CODE sys-
tem and must be carried out as follows:– Switch off all the not strictly neces-
sary electric devices.
– Connect a jump lead to the positive
terminals (1-fig. 96) of the two batter-
ies (+ sign next to the terminal).
– Connect another jump lead to the
negative terminals (2) of both batteries
(– sign next to the terminal).
– Start the engine.
– When the engine has started, remove
the cables reversing the sequence de-
scribed for connecting them.
– If after a few attempts, the engine
fails to start, do not insist pointlessly and
contact the nearest Authorized Alfa
Romeo Services.
fig. 96
A
B
fig. 94
A0D0107m3052CAm
fig. 95
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To avoid damaging the
vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem follow the manu-
facturer’s system instructions ac-
companying the jump leads. The
jump leads must be of a suffi-
cient cross-section and long
enough to ensure that the two
vehicles do not touch.
Never use a quick bat-
tery charger to start
the engine in an emer-
gency as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehi-
cle, particularly the control units
which manage the starting and
supply functions.
The battery terminal
connecting and discon-
necting operations gen-
erate current that may cause
problems to the car’s electronic
systems. Therefore, this opera-
tion should be carried out by
skilled personnel.
At the end of the operation refit the bat-
tery cover.
IMPORTANT If the battery was com-
pletely drained, it may be necessary to
carry out the Alfa Romeo I.C.S. “self-
teaching” operation as follows:
– Let the engine idle to allow the bat-
tery to recharge and make sure it will
start next time.
– Switch the engine off.
– Turn the ignition key to MARand
leave it in this position for 30 seconds to
1 minute, then turn it to STOPfor about
5 to 10 seconds, after which the engine
can be started.
This starting procedure
must be carried out by
qualified personnel as incorrect op-
erations may provoke electrical
discharge of great intensity. The
liquid contained in the battery is
toxic and corrosive. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes.
Keep naked flame, and lighted cig-
arettes away from the battery. Do
not cause sparks.
WARNING

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).
A0D0040m
fig. 100

202 PROGRAMMED
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
Many moving parts, high voltage cables
and parts that reach high temperatures
which may cause serious injury to unquali-
fied persons are located in the engine
compartment.
The following precautions should there-
fore be taken:
– Switch off the engine and wait until
it cools.
– Be particularly cautious when work-
ing near the engine cooling fan as this
may cut in unexpectedly on the basis of
the engine coolant temperature.
– Do not smoke or use naked flame.
– Always keep a fire extinguisher to
hand.
– Do not use the jack supplied with the
car for checking underneath it.Vehicle maintenance
should be entrusted to
an Alfa Romeo Author-
ized Service. For interventions of
routine maintenance and small
repairs you wish to carry out
your-self, make sure you always
have the proper equipment, gen-
uine Alfa Romeo spare parts and
the necessary liquids; do not,
however, carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
The jack with which the
vehicle is fitted must on-
ly be used when changing a wheel.
All other operations where the ve-
hicle must be lifted require the use
of specific procedures and should
be carried out by Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
WARNING
Ensure that scarves, ties
and loose clothing cannot
get caught by moving parts.
WARNING
DANGER-SERIOUS INJU-
RY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance operations
in the engine compartment, take
special care not to bump the head
on the raised bonnet.
WARNING
Never smoke when
working in the engine
compartment: inflammable gas and
vapours may be present which con-
stitute a fire hazard.
WARNING