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CHANGING A FUSE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electric system: they blow in the event of a
fault/intervention in the system. Check the state of the corre-
sponding fuse when a device does not work: the filament A-fig.
150 must be intact.
If it is, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the same am-
perage (same colour).
B = intact fuse.
C = fuse with damaged filament.
fig. 150A0K0042mfig. 151A0K0207m
Use the pliers A-fig. 151 under the engine compartment fusebox
lid to remove the fuses (see “Engine compartment fusebox” for
how to remove the lid).
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Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services should the
fuse blow again.
Never replace a blown fuse with metallic wires or
other material.
Never replace a fuse with another of higher am-
perage: FIRE RISK.
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and switch
off all loads before replacing a fuse.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if a safe-
ty system (air bags, brakes), engine system (en-
gine, gearbox) or steering system general pro-
tection fuse blows.
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If you have to wash the engine compart-
ment, take care not to aim the jet of wa-
ter directly at the fuse box or windscreen
wiper motors.
FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped together in three fuseboxes located in the engine compartment, on the dashboard and inside the boot.
Engine compartment fusebox fig. 153
This is located by the side of the battery: loosen the screws A-fig. 152 and remove the lid B to access the fuses. The number of the
electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. After replacing the fuse, make sure you close
cover B on the fusebox.
fig. 152A0K0174mfig. 153A0K0231m
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Fusebox on dashboard
Insert a hand in the seat A-fig. 154 and lower the flap B to access the fuses. The fuses are located in the fusebox shown in fig. 155.
fig. 154A0K0206mfig. 155A0K0232m
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Boot fusebox
The fuse box (fig. 157) is located on the left side of the luggage compartment underneath the side cover. Contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services to access it.
fig. 157A0K0045m
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FUSEBOX ON DASHBOARD
Insert a hand in the seat A-fig. 1 and lower the flap B to access the fuses. The fuses are located in the fusebox shown in fig. 2.
NOTE For fuse protected devices refer to the description of “In an emergency” chapter.
fig. 1A0K0246mfig. 2A0K0245m284
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
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Electric sunroof ...................... 92
Electric windows ..................... 98
Electromechanical power
assisted steering................... 121
Electronic Q2 (“E-Q2”) ............ 112
Engine
– identification codes .............. 227
– marking ............................ 226
– technical specifications .. 228-229
Engine codes .......................... 227
Engine compartment
– checking fluid levels ............ 207
– opening/closing the bonnet .. 107
– washing ........................... 222
Engine oil
– consumption ..................... 212
– level check ........................ 208
– specifications ..................... 242
Environment (protecting) ......... 129
EOBD system .......................... 121
External lights ........................ 74Fire extinguisher ..................... 91
Fix&Go Automatic device .......... 169
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications)...............242-243
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 178
– control............................... 85
“Follow me home” device......... 76
Front ceiling lights ............. 81-82
– bulb replacement ................ 182
Fuel
– fuel cut-off system .............. 86
– how to save fuel ................ 155
Fuel cap ................................ 128
Fuel reserve ......................240-241
Fuel supply............................. 230
Fuse replacement .................... 186
Fuseboxes (location).. 188-189-190
Fuses
– fuseboxes ........... 188-189-190– list of fuses ......... 191-192-193
– replacement ....................... 186
Gearbox use.......................... 154
Getting to know your car.. 3
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 184
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) ......... 22
Hazard warning lights ............. 85
Head restraint.................... 53-54
– “Anti Whiplash” device ....... 53
Headlight alignment corrector ... 108
Headlight washers
– checking liquid
level ..........208-209-210-211
– control............................... 220
Headlights
– alignment corrector ............. 109
– bulb replacement ................ 177