2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider fuse

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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.
W
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.
T
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.

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JUMP STARTING ............................................... 170
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED................................... 171
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX&GO automatic ........... 176
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 182
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 185
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 191
IF A FUSE BLOWS ............................................. 194
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT...................................... 204
JACKING THE CAR .............................................. 205
TOWING THE CAR ............................................. 206
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can also consult www.alfaromeo.com to find
your nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the lo-
cation of fuses, refer to the para-
graph “If a fuse blows” in this sec-
tion;
❒Before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
IMPORTANTThe headlight inner sur-
face may be lightly misted over: this is
not a fault but a natural fact due to low
temperature and level of air humidity. It
will disappear as soon the headlights are
turned on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB
Modifications or re-
pairs to the electrical
system (electronic control
units) carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind
can cause malfunctions with
the risk of fire.
WARNING
Due to high voltage,
the bulb of (Bixenon)
gas-discharge headlights must
only be replaced by experts:
danger of death! Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which,
if broken, may cause small
fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only
the metallic part. If the trans-
parent bulb is touched with the
fingers, its lighting intensity is
reduced and life of the bulb
may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the
bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol and allow to dry.
WARNING

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A0F0119mfig. 46
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 a general protection
fuse for safety sys-
tems (air bag system, braking
system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission
system) or steering system is
triggered, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
WARNING
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.

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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 (left-
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. 47and remove
the cover B.
A0F0157mfig. 47
A0F0124mfig. 48

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OF THE CARFuse 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. 49and remove
the protection cover B.
A0F0126mfig. 49
A0F0125mfig. 50

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OF THE CARFuse box near the battery
To gain access to the fuses, loosen the
two fastening screws A-fig. 51 and
remove the protection cover B.
A0F0128mfig. 51
A0F0123mfig. 52

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OF THE CARFuse box in the boot
(left-hand side) fig. 54
To gain access to the fuses, remove the
coverA-fig. 53as shown by the ar-
row.
NOTEOn certain versions the fuse box
is located under the boot mat, in central
position.
A0F0129mfig. 53
A0F0269mfig. 54