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HEADLIGHTSTypes of bulbs................. 114Daytime running lights........... 28Side lights/dipped headlights.... 28Main beam headlights........... 28Bulb replacement.............. 116
WHEELSRims and tyres................. 155Tyre pressure.................. 158Wheel repair................... 106
DOOR MIRRORSAdjustment..................... 20Folding......................... 20
DOORSCentral opening/closing......... 36
SCREEN WASHER / BRAKE FLUIDChecking levels................ 132
WINDSCREEN WIPERSOperation....................... 29Blade replacement............. 140
TOW HOOKCoupling...................... 125
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REAR LIGHTSTypes of bulbs................. 114Bulb replacement.............. 112
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT /
BONNET
Opening/closing................. 38
ENGINEChecking levels................ 132Technical data................. 149
FUEL CAPOpening/closing................. 54
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display if a fault is detected in one of the following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL)
side lights
dipped beam headlights
direction indicators
rear fog lights
reversing lights
number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights may be caused by: one
or more blown fuses, one or more blown bulbs or a
broken electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses involved, in
accordance with the "Fuse replacement" paragraph in
the "In an emergency" chapter; if this does not resolve
the fault, check, and if necessary replace, the bulbs
involved, in accordance with the "External bulb
replacement" paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter.
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a
comprehensive check of the electrical system.
amberSERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
The digital warning light
is automatically displayed,
along with a dedicated message, with key at MAR,
2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles) before the
following scheduled servicing interval and is activated
again every 200 km (or equivalent value in miles).Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership. The
operations in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will be
performed and the message will be reset.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The symbol and the corresponding message are shown
on the display.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display when the outside temperature is below or equal
to 3°C.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature sensor
failure, the digits that indicate the value are replaced by
dashes.
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display if a fault is detected in the brake lights.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown
protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol and corresponding message appear on the
display if there is a parking sensor failure.
DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING MODE (“Alfa DNA”
system)
A letter (d, n, or a) corresponding to the active driving
mode (dynamic or race, normal, all weather) and a
dedicated message are shown on the display.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
You can also use the toll-free number
00 800 2532 4200 to find your nearest
dedicated Alfa Romeo DealershipSTARTING THE ENGINE.......105
REPAIRING A WHEEL.........106
REPLACING A WHEEL........109
CHANGING A BULB..........112
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS . . .116
INTERIOR BULB REPLACEMENT. .119
REPLACING FUSES..........120
RECHARGING THE BATTERY. . . .124
RAISING THE CAR...........124
TOWING THE CAR...........125
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103)The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.
The overall duration of the space-saver
wheel is about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced with another
one of the same type. Never install a
standard tyre on a rim that is designed for
use with a space-saver wheel. Have the
wheel repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden. Do
not grease the threads of the stud bolts
before fitting them: they might slip out.
104)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other use,
e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or
different things, is strictly prohibited. Never
use it to carry out maintenance or repairs
under the vehicle or to change
summer/winter wheels and vice versa.
Never position yourself under a jacked
vehicle. If any work under the vehicle is
necessary, contact the Alfa Romeo Service
Network. Incorrectly positioning the jack
may cause the vehicle to fall: use it only in
the positions indicated. Do not use the jack
for loads higher than the one shown on its
label. Never start the engine with vehicle
raised. If the vehicle is raised more than
necessary, everything can become more
unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. Thus, lift the vehicle only
as needed in order to access the spare
tyre.
105)The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains.IMPORTANT
14)Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible to have the
correct tightening of the wheel stud bolts
checked.
15)When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw" and
joints) can also cause injuries: avoid
touching them. If you come into contact
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
CHANGING A BULB
16)
106) 107) 108)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“If a fuse blows” in this chapter.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights,
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of
the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from the
centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
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IMPORTANT
16)Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
WARNING
106)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
107)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
108)Due to the high power supply voltage,
gas discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only
be replaced by specialised personnel:
danger of death! Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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TYPES OF BULBS
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The car has the following bulbs:
Glass bulbs:(type A) they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs:(type B) to remove them from their
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.