2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

TYPES OF BULBSThe car has the following light bulbs:Glass bulbs:(type A) they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.Bayonet-type bulbs:(type B) to remove from its holder, press
the bulb and turn it anti-clockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts to
remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.
Halogen bulbs:(type E) to remove the bulb, release the clip
holding the bulb in place.
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Bulbs Type Power Re. FigureFront side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED – –
Rear side lights LED – –
Dipped headlights H7 55W D
Main beam headlamps H1 55W E
Main/Dipped beams (versions with Bi-Xenon
headlights) (for versions/markets, where provided)F D1S -
Front direction indicators PY24W 24W B
Rear direction indicators R10W 10W B
Side direction indicators LED – –
Brake light LED – –
3rd brake light LED – –
Number plate light W5W 5W A
Fog lights H3 55W E
Rear fog lights H21W 21W B
Reversing lights P21W 21W B
Front roof light C10W 10W C
Luggage compartment roof light W5W 5W A
Glove compartment light C5W 5W C
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REPLACING
EXTERIOR BULBSFRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beams, main beams and
direction indicators. The bulbs are
arranged as follows fig. 158:ASide lights/daytime running lights and
main beam headlightsBDipped beam headlightsCDirection indicators
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 158;
❒remove the connector A fig. 159 and
then open the tabs B pulling
outwards;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it
is locked correctly, secure the tabs B
again and reconnect the connector
A;
❒then refit the cover A fig. 158.DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 158;
❒remove the connector A fig. 160,
press the tab B forward and then
release by pushing it towards inside
the car;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it
is locked correctly, secure the tab B
again and reconnect the connector
A;
❒then refit the cover B fig. 158.158
A0K0631
159
A0K0632
160
A0K0633
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the cover C fig. 158
anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn;
❒replace the bulb + bulb holder
assembly A fig. 161.
Side
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For replacing these bulbs, contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the side lights, brake
lights, direction indicators (bulbs in fixed
light cluster), reverse light and rear fog
light (bulb in light cluster on boot hatch).
Removing the fixed light
cluster
Proceed as follows:
❒open the boot and loosen the rear
light cluster fastening screw A fig.
162;
❒extract the light cluster by removing it
with both hands in the direction
indicated by the arrows;
❒disconnect the electrical connector
and replace the bulb concerned.SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE
LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
With the light cluster removed, to
replace the bulb undo the two screws A
fig. 163, remove the bulb holder and
replace bulb B.
REAR FOG LIGHTS/
REVERSING LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒open the boot and remove the cover
A fig. 164 using a screwdriver in the
point indicated by an arrow;161
A0K0634
162
A0K0635
163
A0K0636
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❒remove the connector A fig. 165 and
extract the bulb holder assembly by
operating on the retaining tab B
and then by loosening the screw C;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it slightly
and turning it anticlockwise (D =
reverse light bulb;E=rearfoglight
bulb);
❒refit the bulb holder assembly
positioning it correctly, fasten screw
C and then fix it by means of the
retaining tab B. Reconnect connector
A then refit cover A fig. 164.
IMPORTANT Protect the tip of the
screwdriver with a cloth to prevent
scratching when removing the cover A.3
rd
BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LED lights and are located
on the spoiler integrated with the
tailgate. For the replacement, contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒remove the number plate light units A
fig. 166;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 167
anticlockwise, extract the bulb C and
replace it.
164
A0K0637
165
A0K0638
166
A0K0639
167
A0K0640
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INTERIOR BULB
REPLACEMENTFRONT ROOF LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove roof light A fig. 168 working
at the points indicated by the arrows;
❒undo the bulb housings B fig. 169
and remove them by extracting
outwards: then replace bulbs C;
❒correctly fit the new bulbs in the
relevant housings B;
❒fit roof light A fig. 168 in its housing
making sure it is locked.REAR ROOF LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove roof light A fig. 170 working
at the points indicated by the arrows;
❒open protective flap B fig. 171 and
replace bulb C, releasing it from the
side contacts. Make sure that the
new bulb is correctly secured
between the contacts;❒close protective flap B again and fix
roof light A fig. 170 in its housing,
making sure that it is locked.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
COURTESY LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment and
extract courtesy light A fig. 172
working in the point shown by the
arrow;
❒open protection B fig. 173 and
replace the bulb;
❒refit protection B on the lens;
❒refit courtesy light A fig. 172 by
inserting it in its correct position firstly
on one side and then pressing on
the other until it clicks into place.168
A0K0806
169
A0K0807
170
A0K0643
171
A0K0644
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
COURTESY LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the glove compartment and
extract courtesy light A fig. 174;
❒open protection B and replace the
bulb;
❒refit protection B on the lens;❒refit courtesy light A by inserting it in
its correct position firstly on one side
and then pressing on the other until
it clicks into place.
COURTESY LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For bulb replacement, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
REPLACING FUSESGENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper intervention on
the system.
When a device does not work, check
the condition of its protection fuse: the
filament A fig. 175 must be intact.
29)
30)
If it is not, replace the blown fuse with
another having the same amperage
(same colour).
129) 130) 131) 132) 133)
B = undamaged fuse.
C = fuse with damaged filament.
172
A0K0645
173
A0K0646
174
A0K0647
175
A0K0523
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Use the pliers A fig. 176 under the
engine compartment junction unit lid to
remove the fuses (see “Engine
compartment junction unit” for how to
remove the lid).
VERSIONS WITH "ALFA
TCT" AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Alfa TCT transmission components
are protected by specific fuses. Contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a fuse
needs replacing.FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped together in three
fuse boxes located in the engine
compartment, dashboard and luggage
compartment.
Engine compartment fuse box
This is located next to the battery fig.
178: to access the fuses, undo screws
A fig. 177 and remove cover B.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is on the back of the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure you
close cover B on the junction unit.176
A0K0524
177
A0K0525
178
A0K0231
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