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DASHBOARD
A0E0056mfig. 1
1.Adjustable swivel side air vents - 2.Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3.External lights control lever - 4.In-
strument panel - 5.Driver’s air bag and horn -6.Windscreen wiper control lever - 7.Upper central vent - 8.Adjustable swiv-
el centre air vents - 9.Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions)
or turbocharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) - 10.Passenger’s air bag - 11.Passenger’s knees air bag (where provid-
ed) - 12.Glove box - 13.Sound system (where provided) - 14.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 15.Engine
START/STOPbutton - 16.Ignition device - 17.Driver’s knees air bag - 18.Sound system controls on the steering
wheel (where provided) - 19.Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 20.Bonnet opening lever - 21.Dashboard fusebox
lid - 22.Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp aiming device.
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Resetting the power supply
cut-off switch
(where provided)The switch is located inside the fuse box
at battery positive terminal.
To reset the power supply cut-off switch,
proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 61to reset the
fuel cut-off switch;
❒open the bonnet;
❒operate the retaining clips A-fig. 62
and remove the protection cover B;
❒press buttonC-fig. 63to reset the
power supply cut-off switch.
A0E0126mfig. 62
Before resetting the
power supply cut-off
switch carefully inspect the car
for fuel leaks or damages to
electric devices (e.g. head-
lights).
WARNING
A0E0071mfig. 63
Resetting the fuel cut-off
switch
Before resetting the fu-
el cut-off switch care-
fully inspect the car for fuel
leaks or damages to electric
devices (e.g. headlights).
WARNING
To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press but-
tonA-fig. 61.
A0E0221mfig. 61
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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action (i.e.
it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-
proper action on the system.
When a device does not work, check the
efficiency of its fuse. The conductor el-
ement must be intact; if not, replace the
fuse with one of the same amp rating
(same colour).
A:undamaged fuse
B:fuse with damaged filament.
To replace a fuse, use the pliers C
hooked to the fusebox on the dash-
board.
A0E0119mfig. 54
Never replace a broken
fuse with anything oth-
er than a new fuse.
Never change a fuse
with another with a
higher amp rating, danger of
fire.
WARNING
If a general fuse
(MEGA-FUSE, MAXI-
FUSE) cuts in, do not attempt
any repair and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Before changing a fuse, check
the ignition key has been re-
moved and that all the other
electric devices have been
turned off/disabled.
WARNING
If the fuse blows again,
contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
WARNING
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FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped into four fuse boxes
to be found respectively on the dash-
board, on the battery positive pole, near
the battery and inside the boot (right-
hand side).
Fuse box on the dashboard
To gain access to the fuses in the fuse
box on the dashboard, loosen the fas-
tening screw A-fig. 55and remove
the cover B.
A0E0157mfig. 55
A0E0124mfig. 56
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Fuse box on the battery
positive pole
To gain access to the fuses in the fuse
box on the battery positive pole press
the retainers A-fig. 57and remove
the protection cover B.
A0E0126mfig. 57
A0E0125mfig. 58
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Fuse box near the battery
To gain access to the fuses, loosen the
two fastening screws A-fig. 59 and
remove the protection cover B.
A0E0128mfig. 59
A0E0123mfig. 60
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Fuse box in the boot
(left-hand side)
To gain access to the fuses, open the lid
on the left side of the boot as shown by
the arrow A-fig. 61.
A0E0129mfig. 61
A0E0224mfig. 62
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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Climate control system fan (1.8 versions) F02 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 60
Climate control system fan (1.9 JTS and 2.2 JTS versions) F02 (MAXI-FUSE) 50 60
Electric steering lock F03 (MAXI-FUSE) 20 60
Brake branch point (pump) F04 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 60
Brake branch point (solenoid valve) (ABS version) F05 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 60
Brake branch point (solenoid valve) (VDC version) F05 (MAXI-FUSE) 20 60
Radiator fan (low speed) (1.8, 1.9 JTS, 2.2 JTS versions) F06 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 60
Radiator fan (high speed) F07 (MAXI-FUSE) 50 60
Additional heater supply (passenger compartment water heating 300W)
(diesel versions) F08 30 60
Headlight washer F09 20 60
Horns F10 15 60
Electronic injection system secondary loads F11 15 60
+ INT for electronic injection system F16 7.5 60
Electronic injection system primary loads F17 10 60
Battery positive of engine and automatic gearbox control units F18 10 60
Climate control system compressor F19 7.5 60
Rear window heating F20 20 60
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