2010 Alfa Romeo 8C fuse

6SYMBOLSSome components of your ALFA ROMEO, are
equipped with coloured labels, applied onto
or next to them. The symbols shown on these
labels are important warnings that the user must
follow when using the component involved.
Below is a summary of all the symbols used
on the labelling of your ALFA ROMEO. The
component to which the symbol draws your
attention is shown next to the symbol.
In addition, the meaning of the symbol shown
is also indicated according to the following
sub-division: danger, prohibition, warning,
mandatory - with respect to that same symbol.DANGER SYMBOLS
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
It can start up automatically even with
the engine off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap when the
coolant is hot.
Coil
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving elements; Keep body parts and
clothing away.
Air-conditioning lines
Do not open. Gas under high pressure.SYMBOLS OF
PROHIBITIONS
Battery
Do not approach with open fl ames.
Battery
Keep children at a safe distance.
Heat guards - belts - pulleys - fans
Do not touch with your hands.
Engine compartment ECU protection
cover
Do not direct the jet of water on the
ECUs, relays and fuses.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
There is a button on the front central dashboard
that activates door locking and unlocking:D - door locking/unlocking.
OPEN DOOR WARNING
LIGHTS
If the doors and the engine/luggage
compartment lids are not closed properly, this is
signalled by the illumination of relative symbols
on the instrument panel display, accompanied by
the messages “Door open” or “Doors open”.DOOR LOCK ECU
INITIALISATION
Every time the battery is reconnected or a
fuse replaced, you must perform the system
initialisation procedure to ensure proper system
operation. To perform this procedure, lock and
then unlock the doors using the door remote
control.DOOR COURTESY LIGHT
Each door has a courtesy light
E fitted on the
lower part of the door panel to light up the area
where you get into and out of the vehicle.
We suggest that you move the seat fully back
before getting out of the vehicle, which also
makes it easier to get back in.

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USING THE VEHICLE
RESETTING THE SPEED
STORED IN THE MEMORY
The speed stored in the memory is automatically
zero-reset:
- by turning the engine off
or
- by setting the switch
A to OFF.
CAUTION
When driving with Cruise
Control activated, do not shift to
neutral. It is advisable to activate
Cruise Control only when traffic and
road conditions permit safe use of
this device, that is: on straight and
dry roads, expressways or highways,
smooth-flowing traffic and smooth
asphalt. Do not activate the device in
the city or in heavy traffic.CAUTION
Cruise Control can only be
activated at speeds exceeding 30
km/h.
CAUTION
The device can only be turned
on in 4
th 5th or 6
th gear, depending on
the vehicle speed.
CAUTION
When driving downhill with
the device active, the vehicle may
pick up speed slightly exceeding the
speed stored in the memory due to the
change in engine load.
CAUTION
If the device malfunctions or
fails to operate, set the switch A to
OFF and contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network
after checking that the protection fuse
has not blown.CAUTION
Switch A can be left on the ON
position at all times, without damaging
the device. In any case, it is advisable
to deactivate the device when it is
not in use. Move switch A to the OFF
position to prevent speeds from being
unintentionally stored.

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IN AN EMERGENCY
CAUTION
Do not exceed the speed limit
of 110 Km/h (65 miles/h). Have the
tyre checked as soon as possible at
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
CAUTION
The sealant may be noxious or
irritating. Do not swallow and avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. In the
event of contact, rinse with abundant
water.
Consult a doctor in case of an allergic
reaction. Keep the sealant out of
children’s reach. Dispose of the empty
sealant bottle at an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
WARNING: Replace the bottle of sealant before
the expiry date at an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network. WARNING: The sealant contained in the bottle
of the Fix&Go kit may damage the sensor fitted
inside the wheel rim on vehicles equipped with
the tyre pressure monitoring system. In such
cases, the sensor must always be replaced
by an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNING: Before replacing a light bulb, make
sure that the corresponding fuse is in proper
working condition. For replacement, use only
genuine new light bulbs having the same
characteristics as the bulb to be replaced.

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BC
IN AN EMERGENCY
IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNING: Before replacing a light bulb,
make sure that the corresponding fuse is in
proper working order. For replacement, use
only genuine new light bulbs having the same
characteristics as the bulb to be replaced.
FRONT DOME LIGHT
To replace the bulbs:
1) Gently prise with a screwdriver
A and
remove the dome light.
2) Replace the bulb:
- timed light
B (12V - 10W cartridge lamp)
- reading light C (12V - 3W).3) Refi t the cover inserting fi rst the left part
and then pressing the right part into seat.
WARNING: When refitting the dome light,
make sure that the electric wires are correctly
positioned and do not interfere with the dome
light edges and with the retaining tabs.

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4) Refi t the bulb holder
L inserting fi rst the
electrical connector side and then pressing
on the other side to hook up the clip. IF A FUSE BLOWS
Replacing the fuses
When an electrical device ceases to work, check
that the corresponding fuse is in proper working
order.
A - Fuse intact.B - Fuse blownReplace the faulty fuse with a new one featuring
the same rating (same colour).
If the problem persists, contact an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.
CAUTION
Never replace a blown fuse
with anything other than a sound fuse
(same rating/colour).
A
B

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IN AN EMERGENCY
POSITION OF FUSES/
RELAYS
The fuses/relays are located in various parts of
the vehicle, namely:
- On the right hand side of the luggage
compartment.
- Behind the glove compartment, to the left
of the steering wheel.
- In the luggage compartment, next to the
battery.
FUSE COLOURS
dark
yellowbrown red light blue yellow white green
Ampere A5 A7,5 A10 A15 A20 A25 A30MAXI FUSE COLOURS
yellow green orange red blue
Ampere A20 A30 A40 A50 A60

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B
AB
F28
F22
F95
F93F15
F23
F8
MF1R6 R8 R9R28 R7R3
R15 R16 R14 R2
0 R20
L43
R4 R5
R2
MF2
MF3
MF4
MF5
MF85
F7 F10
F9 F11 F76F6 F21 F20 F19
F14 F18 F17 F91R24
F27 F66
F94 F24 F25
F16
L43
L44L44
FUSES AND RELAYS
IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
To access the fuses/relays, lift the engine
compartment lid and remove the cover
A by
undoing the four retaining screws
B.The fuses/relays are housed in 5 control boxes. The list of fuses and relays is shown in the
following pages.
WARNING: If you need to wash the engine
compartment, do not direct the jet of water for
too long directly on the engine compartment
ECU.