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INTERIOR BULB
REPLACEMENT
FRONT 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.
168A0K0806
169A0K0807
170A0K0643
171A0K0644
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE BOX
fig. 180
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPS
Right main beam headlight F91 7,5
Left main beam headlight F90 7,5
Right dipped beam headlight (versions with halogen headlights) F12 7,5
Left dipped beam headlight (versions with halogen headlights) F13 7,5
Right dipped beam headlight (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights) F12 15
Left dipped beam headlight (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights) F13 15
Right fog lightF93 7,5
Left fog lightF92 7,5
Luggage compartment courtesy light/Sun visor courtesy light/Glove
compartment courtesy light/Front and rear roof lightsF32 10
Various devicesF31 5
Rear electric window (left side) F33 20
Rear electric window (right side) F34 20
+30F36 10
Various devicesF37 7,5
Central lockingF38 20
Body Computer supply F42 5
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
Front electric window (driver side) F47 20
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION UNIT
fig. 181
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPS
Left front seat movement F1 15
Right front seat movement F2 15
Electric sun roofF3 15
Front seat heating F5 15
BOSE amplifier + Subwoofer F6 20
IMPORTANT
29) Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other material.
30) If it is necessary to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the junction unit and the window
wiper motors with the water jet.
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BATTERY
Battery F (see previous pages) does not
require the electrolyte to be topped up
with distilled water. A periodic check
carried out at an Alfa Romeo Dealership
is, however, necessary to check
efficiency.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
146) 147) 148) 149)
36)
5)
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;❒switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. Thewarning light
switches on to indicate this. To carry
out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line
for about a hundred metres.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (this can happen as early as
–10°C). Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the car is left parked for a
long time.If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose qualified staff will
evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.WARNING
146) Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from
the battery: risk of explosion and
fire.
147) Using the battery with
insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
148) If the car must remain unused
for a long time at a very low
temperature, remove the battery
and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The car is equipped with the best
available technological solutions to
effectively protect the bodywork against
corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the car resistance to corrosion
and abrasion
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to
corrosion;
❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc;
❒use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture which could favour the
formation of rust inside;
❒use of special films to protect against
abrasion in exposed areas (e.g. rear
wing, doors, etc.).BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
6)38)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the car is used. For
example, it is advisable to wash the
car more often in areas with high levels
of atmospheric pollution or salted
roads.
On some versions the car may be
equipped, on request, with an exclusive
opaque paint on the roof which, in
order to be maintained intact, requires
special care: see the instructions in
the warning.
39)
To correctly wash the car, follow these
instructions:
❒remove the aerial from the roof when
using a carwash;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Bear in mind that a build
up of water could cause damage
to the car in the long term;
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.
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WEIGHTS
Weights 1.4 Turbo Petrol
1.4 Turbo MultiAir(*) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir(**)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank
filled to 90% and without optional
equipment)1280 1290 1305
Payload including the driver (***) 505 505 505
Maximum permitted loads (****)
1100 1100 1100 – front axle
– rear axle 850 850 850
– total 1785 1795 1810
Towable loads (kg)
1300 1300 1300 / 0 (****) - braked trailer
– trailer without brakes 500 500 500
Maximum load on roof 50 50 60
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with
brakes)60 60 60
(*) Versions with manual gearbox
(**) Versions with Alfa TCT
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(****) Hot-humid climate countries
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Weights
1750 Turbo Petrol 235 HP (*)1.6 JTDM
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)1320 1310
Payload including the driver (**) 505 505
Maximum permitted loads (***)
1100 1100 – front axle
– rear axle 850 850
– total 1825 1815
Towable loads (kg)
1300
1300 - braked trailer
– trailer without brakes 500 500
Maximum load on roof 50 50
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60 60
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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Weights
2.0 JTDM(*) 2.0 JTDM(**)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)1320 1335
Payload including the driver (***) 505 505
Maximum permitted loads (****)
1100 1100 – front axle
– rear axle 850 850
– total 1825 1840
Towable loads (kg)
1300
1300 / 600 (*****) - braked trailer
– trailer without brakes 500 500
Maximum load on roof 50 50
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60 60
(*) Versions with manual gearbox
(**) Versions with Alfa TCT
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
(*****) 2.0 JTD
M163 HP TCT versions
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