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1Air ducts for side window outlets.
2Side air vents.
3Light switch lever (high beam, flash-
ing, direction indicators and controls
for Cruise Control (automatically
keeping a set speed) (if present).
4Instrument cluster.
5Outlets for windscreen.
6Upper outlet.
7Oddments compartment.
8Centre air vents.
9Passenger’s air bag.
10Manual passenger’s side Air bag
deactivation switch.
11Glove box.
12Boot opening button (in glove box).
13Button for rearscreen defrosting,
door mirrors and resistances at base
of windscreen (if present).
14Button for windscreen/front side
windows and door mirrors
defrosting, rearscreen heating,
resistances at base of windscreen (if
present).15Cigar lighter.
16Alfa Romeo I.C.S. (INTEGRATED
CONTROL SYSTEM): RDS radio,
computer on board (TRIP), climate
control, clock and outside/inside
temperature, GSM phone and
navigation system (if present).
17Buttons for central locking, fuel flap
opening, switching off the ASR
function of the VDC system switching
on the STR system (if present).
18Rear fog guard switch.
19Front fog light switch.
20Hazard warning light switch.
21Inside temperature sensor.
22Windscreen wiper/washer control
lever and rain sensor (if present).
23Ignition switch (ignition device).
24Driver’s air bag and horn.
25Lever for releasing/locking adjustable
steering wheel.
26Instrument lighting adjustment.
27Headlamp aiming device control
(except versions with gas discharge
headlights).28Outside lights switch.
29Bonnet opening lever.
30Front floor air outlets.
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– Check the operation of the horn.
– Check the operation and degree of
wear of the windscreen wipers.
– Check the operation of the external
lights and if necessary, clean the light
units.
– Above all when driving at night,
check the alignment of headlight beams
before starting off.
– Check that no oil or other liquid is
leaking out under the car.
– Ensure that luggage is stowed away
correctly.
– Ensure that, in addition to yourself,
all passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
– Ensure that the handbrake is re-
leased and that the warning lights on the
instrument panel do not indicate a mal-
function. To avoid accidental movements
of the car, disengage the handbrake
keeping the brake pedal pressed.
The following should also be noted:
– Long distances should be tackled
when in good health and should where
possible be programmed, especially when
the roads are busy.– A light meal containing easily assimil-
able foods will help keep reflexes ready
and aid concentration for a safe journey.– Use the direction indicators when
changing direction.
– Switch on the external lights at sun-
set.
– Keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front. A “safe” distance will vary ac-
cording to the speed of the vehicle,
weather conditions and road-traffic condi-
tions.
– Never drive with one hand resting on
the gear lever. The involuntary movement
of the gear lever which this causes, even
if slight, will cause avoidable wear to the
internal elements of the gearbox.
– Never drive with the gearbox in neu-
tral.
– Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal as this habit leads to
rapid wearing of the clutch.
– Do not drive for long periods without
a break. During a break get out of the ve-
hicle and move around a bit to shake off
drowsiness.
– Ensure that the air in the vehicle is
changed constantly using the many possi-
bilities offered by the heating-ventilation
and climate control system.
WHEN TRAVELLING
– Driving with care also means being
able to predict the actions of other road
users, respecting the speed limits and oc-
cupying the near-side lane on motorways.
Driving under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs
and/or some medicines is highly
dangerous.
Never drive when drunk or under
the effect of drugs or medicines.
WARNING
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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
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1Air ducts for side window outlets.
2Side air vents.
3Light switch lever (high beam, flash-
ing, direction indicators) and controls
for Cruise Control (automatically
keeping a set speed, if present).
4Instrument cluster.
5Outlets for windscreen.
6Upper outlet.
7Oddments compartment.
8Centre air vents.
9Passenger’s air bag.
10Manual passenger’s side Air bag
deactivation switch.
11Glove box.
12Boot opening button (in glove box).13Button for rearscreen defrosting,
door mirrors and resistances at base
of windscreen (if present).
14Button for windscreen/front side
windows and door mirrors
defrosting, rearscreen heating,
resistances at base of windscreen (if
present).
15Cigar lighter.
16Alfa Romeo I.C.S. (INTEGRATED
CONTROL SYSTEM): RDS radio,
computer on board (TRIP), climate
control, clock and outside/inside
temperature, GSM phone and
navigation system (if present).
17Buttons for central locking, fuel flap
opening, switching off the ASR
function of the VDC system switching
on the STR system (if present).
18Rear fog guard switch.
19Front fog light switch.
20Hazard warning light switch.21Inside temperature sensor.
22Windscreen wiper/washer control
lever and rain sensor (if present).
23Ignition switch (ignition device).
24Driver’s air bag and horn.
25Lever for releasing/locking adjustable
steering wheel.
26Instrument lighting adjustment.
27Headlamp aiming device control
(except versions with gas discharge
headlights).
28Outside lights switch.
29Bonnet opening lever.
30Front floor air outlets.