2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia headlight bulb

Symbol What it means
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking lights / trailer
direction indicators (if present) / trailer lights (if present) / side lights / direction indicators / rear fog light / reversing light / brake
lights / number plate lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.
Replace the bulb or the relevant fuse. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
KEYLESS START SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Start system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol comes on also in the case of a fault to the Lane Departure Warning system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the automatic main beam headlights.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
CONTROL
48)
Press the fig. 118 button to switch the
hazard warning lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
andwarning lights flash.
When you need to move away from the
vehicle to look for help, the hazard
warning lights will continue flashing even
if the ignition device is in the STOP
position.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway code of
the country you are driving in: comply
with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
The hazard lights are switched on and
warning lights
andappear on the
instrument panel in case of emergency
braking and according to the mode
selected by the “Alfa DNA™” selector.
When the "Alfa DNA™" selector is in
position "n" or "a", the activation
threshold of the hazard warning lights is
higher; on the other hand, in position "d"
the sensitivity of the activation is lower
than that in the "n" and "a" modes.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
IMPORTANT
48)A prolonged use of the hazard warning
lights may discharge the battery.
REPLACING A BULB
119) 120) 121)
49)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSBefore replacing 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 In some particular climate
conditions such as low temperature,
humidity or after washing the car, a thin
condensation layer may form on the
internal surfaces of the front and rear
headlights. This phenomenon will
disappear after switching on the
headlights
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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
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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;
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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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INDEX
“Alfa DNA” system............109
ABS (system)................66
Active safety systems...........66
AFS function................26
Airbag
Front airbags..............95
Side airbags...............99
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)............95
Alarm system................14
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque
Vectoring) system...........68
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............30
Automatic transmission.........106
Battery..................148
Battery recharging............149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............154
Bonnet . ...................34
Brakes
brake fluid level............147
Broken-down vehicle towing......138
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......69
Carrying children safely.........83
Checking levels..............146
Child protection systems.........83
Child safety device.............16
Climate control system..........30CO2 emissions..............171
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............38
CONTROLS................177
Controls on tunnel..........177
Steering wheel control summary
table..................180
Tunnel control summary table . . .177
CONTROLS ON STEERING
WHEEL.................180
Cruise Control...............112
Daytime running lights (DRL)......25
Dimensions................163
Dipped headlights.............25
Dipped headlights
(changing a bulb)...........125
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................126
Display....................40
Doors.....................14
Driving assistance systems.......69
Driving modes...............109
DTC (system)................66
Dusk sensor.................25
Electric parking brake..........103
Electric steering wheel heating.....22
Electric sunroof..............33
Electric windows..............32
Emergency starting...........134
Engine...................159engine coolant level .........147
Engine compartment..........146
Engine Immobilizer (system).......13
Engine oil
consumption . .............147
level check...............147
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................66
External lights...............24
Fluids and lubricants..........166
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....126
Forward Collision
Warning (system) . . ..........71
Front ceiling light..............28
Front fog lights . . .............25
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .125
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights (bulb
replacement). .............127
Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (electric adjustment)....18
Front seats (manual adjustments)....18
Fuel consumption............170
Fuel cut-off system...........137
Fuse boxes................128
Fuses (replacement)...........127
Hazard warning lights..........122

Emergency braking..........122
Headlight alignment adjustment....27
Headlight alignment corrector......27
Headrests..................21
HSA (Hill Start Assist) system......67
i-Size child restraint systems......89
Identification data............158
Ignition device...............12
Important information and
recommendations..........190
Interior lights................28
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............87
Jump starting...............135
Keys
electronic key..............11
Lane Change................27
Lane Departure Warning System . . .116
Lifting the vehicle............153
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............123
Light switch.................24
Luggage compartment..........35
Main beam headlights..........26
Automatic main beam headlights . .26
Main beam headlights (changing a
bulb)...................125
Manual gearbox..............105
Occupant protection systems......78
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............154
Park Sensors system..........113
Parking lights................26
Passive Entry (system)..........15
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system....67
Performance (top speed)........169
Power Lock (device)............16
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....172
Pretensioners................81
Load limiters..............82
Rain sensor.................29
RCP system.................70
Rear Back-up Camera / Dynamic
Gridlines................117
Rear seats..................19
Rear view mirrors.............23
Reconfigurable TFT display.......40
Refuelling.................165
Refuelling procedure..........118
Refuelling the vehicle..........118
Replacing a bulb.............122
Replacing an external bulb.......125
Rims and tyres...........153 ,160
Rims and tyres provided........160
SBA (Seat Belt Alert)...........80
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) System......80
SBL function................27Scheduled servicing...........142
Scheduled servicing plan (2.2 JTD
diesel engine versions)........143
Screen wiper/washer...........28
Smart washing function........29
Seat belts..................78
Seats.....................18
Servicing procedures..........151
Side bag . . .................99
Side lights..................25
Snow chains................153
Speed Limiter...............111
Split folding rear seat...........19
SRS (supplementary restraint
system)..................95
Start & Stop Evo.............110
Starting the engine............102
Starting with flat key battery......12
Steering lock . . ..............12
Steering wheel...............22
Symbols....................4
TC (Traction Control) system......67
TFT Display (3.5”) . ............38
TFT Display (7”)...............39
The keys...................11
Tire Repair Kit...............132
Towing the vehicle . ...........138
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................75
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