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❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 35:
D: reversing light bulb on passenger
side (or right side);
D: reversing light bulb on driver side (or
left side)
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs C-
fig. 34;
❒close lidB-fig. 33.
A0E0167mfig. 35A0E0170mfig. 37
Taillight bulb on tailgate
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn deviceA-fig. 33 to open lid
B;
❒lower the lid and remove the bulb
holder unit by pressing the retaining
tabs C-fig. 34;
A0E0229mfig. 36
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwisefig. 36:
D: taillight bulb on right/left headlight
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs C-
fig. 34;
❒close lidB-fig. 33.
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Direction indicators/
Taillights/Brake lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒loosen screw A-fig. 37and remove
the protection cover B;
❒remove the bulb holder unit C-
fig. 38by pressing the retaining
tabs D.
A0E0040mfig. 38
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counter-clockwise fig. 39:
Etaillight/brake light bulb;
Fdirection indicator bulb.
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs D-
fig. 38;
❒refit the protection cover B-fig. 37
and tighten screw A.Number plate light
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒operate with a flat blade screwdriver pro-
tected by a soft cloth on device A-fig.
40to remove the light unit B;
❒remove the bulb holderC-fig. 41by
turning it slightly and replace the snap-
fitted bulb D.
A0E0041mfig. 39A0E0168mfig. 40
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Additional brake light
(third stop)
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the third brake light replaced.
A0E0169mfig. 41
IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see “When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to change the bulb.
REAR CEILING LIGHT
Versions without sunroof
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the front ceiling light work-
ing in the points shown by the arrows
(see fig. 42);
A0E0183mfig. 42
A0E0084mfig. 43
❒turn the 2 bulb holders A-fig. 43
counter-clockwise, remove and re-
place bulbs.
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❒close protection B-fig. 49on light
unitA-fig. 48;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
GLOVEBOX LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the glovebox;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 48lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
❒raise protectionB-fig. 49and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
A0E0172mfig. 48A0E0173mfig. 49
❒replace the bulb C-fig. 47releas-
ing it from the side contacts making
sure that the new bulb is correctly
clamped between the contacts.
A0E0171mfig. 47
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BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 50lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
❒open the protection cover B-fig. 51
and replace the bulb releasing it from
the side contacts making sure that
the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts;
❒re-close the protective cover B;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
❒close protection B-fig. 53on light
unitA-fig. 52;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
A0E0205mfig. 50A0E0075mfig. 52A0E0204mfig. 51
PUDDLE LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the door and remove lens A-
fig. 52levering in the point shown
by the arrow;
❒raise protectionB-fig. 53and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
A0E0235mfig. 53
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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Climate control system fan (1.8 140 HP versions) F02 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 60
Climate control system fan (2.2 JTS Selespeed 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) (1.8 140 HP, 2.2 JTS Selespeed 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
Climate control system compressor F19 7.5 60
Rear window heating F20 20 60
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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Fuel pump supply F21 20 60
Sound system/radionavigation system power/Blue&Me F23 15 60
Supply + key for relay coils of engine compartment control unit/
dashboard control unit/Body Computer F31 7.5 56
Driver’s door branch point/passenger’s door branch point/
ignition device F32 15 56
Rear left window control/boot node F33 20 56
Rear right window control/boot node F34 20 56
Water in diesel fuel filter sensor/flow meter/Brake light switch/
central console control panel/Cruise Control/AQS sensor F35 7.5 56
Supply of boot node/locks actuators F36 20 56
Positive under key for stop lights/third stop/instrument/
lights direction F37 7.5 56
Boot opening F38 15 56
Supply + battery for air conditioner, ceiling lights, volumetric alarm,
EOBD system diagnostic socket F39 10 56
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Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its
threaded seat. Before starting
to tow, make sure to have
tighten the hook.
WARNING
Before starting to tow,
disengage the steering
lock (see paragraph “Ignition de-
vice” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). When towing, re-
member that without the help of
the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is re-
quired on the pedal and steer-
ing wheel. Do not use flexible ca-
bles for towing and avoid jerks.
During towing operations make
sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the
components in contact with it.
When towing the car, you must
comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow
ring and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
The front and rear tow
hooks must only be
used for emergency situations
on the road. The vehicle may
be towed for short distances
when a dedicated device is
used in compliance with the
Highway Code (rigid bar), in
order to move the vehicle on
the road in preparation for
towing by a tow truck Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to
tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations
using cables or other non-rigid
devices. Respecting the above
conditions, towing must only
take place with two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed)
travelling as far as possible in
alignment along the same cen-
treline.
WARNING
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