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Light bulbs Type Power Figure reference
(1) Main beam headlights, front side lights/daylight running lights
(DRL)H1555/15W D
(1) Dipped
headlamps H7 55 W D
(1) Front direction indicators PY24W 24W B
(1) Fog lights H11 55 W E
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D5S 25 W F
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D3S 35 W F
Sun visor light 1.5CP 2.1W C
Glove compartment light W5W 4 W A
Boot light W5W 5 W A
Puddle lights (under door panel) W5W 5 W A
(1) Only for basic version headlight with halogen main beam/dipped beam headlights
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REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB
IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb when
the engine is off. Also ensure that the
engine is cold, to prevent the risk of
burns.
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen headlights
Dipped headlights
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
remove the top cover from the wheel
arch by unscrewing the two fixing screws
fig. 119;
remove the cover fig. 120;
remove the bulb/connector assembly
from the headlight body fig. 121;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
connector;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the connector;
then insert the bulb/connector
assembly in the housing on the headlight
body and make sure that it is locked
correctly;
remount the lid and cover, tightening
the fixing bolts.
Main beam headlights
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
operating inside the engine
compartment fig. 122;
remove the cover fig. 123;
turn the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly anticlockwise and
11908026S0001EM
12008026S0002EM
12108026S0003EM
12208026S0023EM
12308026S0004EM
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then slide it off the headlight body
fig. 124;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the protective cover.
Direction indicators
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
operating inside the engine
compartment fig. 125;
remove cover by turning it fig. 126;
release the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly and then slide it off
the headlight body fig. 127;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the protective cover.
Front fog lights
To replace the bulbs, proceed as follows:
remove the lower cover from the
wheel arch by unscrewing the two fixing
screws fig. 128;
12408026S0005EM
12508026S0023EM
12608026S0006EM
12708026S0007EM
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pull out the bulb-bulb holder unit from
the headlight body by turning it
anticlockwise fig. 129;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the cover by tightening the two
fixing screws.
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights
To replace the bulbs of the main beam
headlights/dipped headlights contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership
WARNING
119)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF
SCALDING!
120)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.
121)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas,
in the case of breakage they may burst
causing glass fragments to be projected
outwards.
IMPORTANT
49)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.
REPLACING FUSES
INTRODUCTION
122) 123) 124) 125) 126)
50) 51)
Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
Fuse extracting pliers
To replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked
to the boot fusebox cover fig. 130.
Grab the pliers from the upper tabs,
press them and extract the pliers pulling
upwards.
The pliers fig. 131 have two different
ends, specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the
vehicle.
1: MINI fuse;
2: J-CASE fuse.
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12908026S0022EM
13008036S0053EM
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FUNCTION FUSE AMPERE
Rear left electric window F47 25
Rear right electric
window F48 25
Heater rear window coil, cigar lighter F94 15
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an Alfa
Romeo Dealership according to a set
time schedule. If, during each operation,
in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with the
owner's explicit consent only.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
Coupons are required by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every year or every600mi (1,000 km) or
before long trips check and, if necessary,
top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level (if insufficient, see an
Alfa Romeo dealership as soon as
possible);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washing/wiping
system and positioning/wear of wiper
blades.
Every1,800mi (3,000 km), check and
top up if required: engine oil level.
HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
4-5 mi (7-8 km)) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
in the event of a long period of
inactivity;
the following checks must be carried outmore often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front and rear disc brake pad
condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber
elements (gaiters/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner;
check and, if necessary, replace the
Bad Fuel fuel filter (where available).
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (2.2 JTD diesel engine versions)
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 mi (200,000 km)/10 years, must be cyclically repeated
starting from the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument●●●●●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check the Tyre Repair Kit recharge condition and expiry date●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation (2)
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check position/wear of front windscreen wiper blade●●●●●
(1) Top up using the fluids indicated in the “Fluids and lubricants” paragraph of the “Technical data” chapter and only after checking that the system is
intact.
(2) If the vehicle diagnostics shows the oil to be degraded to less than 20%, replacing the engine oil and filter is advised.
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Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake
pads and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)●●
Visually inspect the toothed timing drive belt●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
Replace Transfer Case oil (for AWD versions)
●
Replace engine oil centrifuge filter (blow-by)(8)●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s(4)
Replace the toothed timing drive belt(4)
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In all cases, never exceed 2 year/24,000 mi (40,000 km). If the car is used mainly for urban
driving or fuel not strictly compliant with European Specifications EN590 is used, it is advisable to change the oil and replace the filter every
year/12,000 mi (20,000 km).
(8) Heavy conditions (urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). Regardless of distance,
change every 3 years together with the accessory belt.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 60,000 mi (100,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 5 years, regardless of
distance travelled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance
is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 3 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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