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BULB REPLACEMENT
General Instructions
Before 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
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NOTE:
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 condensation will disappear after switching on the headlights.
Types Of Bulbs
The vehicle may be equipped with 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 counterclockwise, then
extract it.
Tubular Bulbs (Type C) : Release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen Bulbs (Type D) : To remove the bulb, turn the connector to the side and pull it out.
Halogen Bulbs (Type E) : To remove the bulb, turn it counterclockwise.
Xenon Gas Discharge Bulb (Type F) : to remove the bulb, contact an authorized dealer.
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Replacement Bulbs
Replacing Exterior Bulbs

NOTE:
Only replace the bulb when the engine is off. Also
ensure that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk
of burns.
Direction Indicators
See the following steps to replace:
1. Operating inside the engine compartment,remove the protective cover.
Protective Cover Location2. Remove protective cover.
Protective Cover
Light bulbsTypePower
Front direction indicators PY24W24 W
Rear Fog lights H1155 W
Main beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D5S25 W
Main beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D3S35 W
Sun visor light 1.5CP2.1 W
Glove compartment light W5W4 W
Trunk lid light W5W5 W
Puddle lights (under door panel) W5W5 W
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3. Turn the bulb/connector assembly counter-
clockwise, and then slide it off the headlight
body.
Bulb/Connector
4. Remove the bulb by sliding it off the bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb, making sure it is correctly inserted in the bulb holder.
6. Insert the bulb/connector assembly in the housing on the headlight body and turn it
clockwise, making sure that it is locked
correctly.
7. Install the protective cover. Front Light Cluster with Main Beam Xenon Gas
Discharge Headlights
To replace the bulbs of the main beam
headlights, contact an authorized dealer.
Replacing Interior Bulbs
Courtesy Mirror Light
See the following steps to replace:
1. Lift the mirror cover and remove the lens,
using a suitable tool.
Sun Visor 2. Change the bulb, releasing it from the side
contacts, then insert the new bulb, making
sure that it is correctly fastened between the
contacts.
3. Install the lens, inserting it firstly on one side and then pressing on the other side until it
clicks into place.
Glove Compartment Light
See below steps to replace:
1. Open the glove compartment.
2. Remove the courtesy light assembly, using a suitable tool.
Courtesy Lamp Indent
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
1 — Mirror Cover
2 — Lens
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3. Open protective cover up and remove the bulb pulling out of the connector.
Cover And Bulb Removal Direction
4. Install bulb, making sure that it is correctly inserted fully.
5. Close the protective cover on the lens.
6. Install courtesy light, inserting it first on one side and then pressing on the other side until
it clicks into place.
Luggage Compartment Courtesy Lights
See the following steps to replace:
1. Open the trunk, and remove the trunk lamp assembly using a suitable tool. Ceiling Light Indent
2. Open protective cover up and remove the bulb pulling out of the connector.
Cover And Bulb Removal Direction 3. Install bulb, making sure that it is correctly
inserted fully.
4. Close the protective cover on the lens.
5. Install trunk lamp in the correct position, inserting it firstly on one side, and then
pressing on the other side until it clicks into
place.
Puddle Lights On Door Panel
See the following steps to replace:
1. Open the door and remove the puddle light assembly, using a suitable tool.
Puddle Light Indent
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2. Open protective cover up and remove the bulb pulling out of the connector.
Cover And Bulb Removal Direction
3. Install bulb, making sure that it is correctly inserted fully.
4. Close the protective cover on the lens.
5. Install puddle light in the correct position, inserting it firstly on one side and then
pressing on the other side until it clicks into
place.
TIRES
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the
following information: Tire Markings, Tire Identifi -
cation Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings
Tire Markings

NOTE:

P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on
US design standards. P-Metric tires have the
letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding
the size designation.
Example: P215/65R15 95H.
European — Metric tire sizing is based on
European design standards. Tires designed to
this standard have the tire size molded into the
sidewall beginning with the section width. The
letter "P" is absent from this tire size
designation.
Example: 215/65R15 96H.
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on
US design standards. The size designation for
LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires
except for the letters “LT” that are molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.
Temporary spare tires are designed for
temporary emergency use only. Temporary
high pressure compact spare tires have the
letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
High flotation tire sizing is based on US design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter
molded into the sidewall.
Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
1 — US DOT Safety Standards Code
(TIN)
2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
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INDEX
A
Accessories Purchased By The Owner.......... 4
Active Blind Spot Assist .............................134
Active Safety Systems ................................ 129
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ......129
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) ............................................ 97Off ........................................................... 101
On............................................................101
Additives, Fuel ............................................ 230
Adjust Forward.............................................. 31, 34
Rearward ........................................... 31, 34
Air Bag......................................................... 150 Air Bag Operation ...................................152Air Bag Warning Light ............................150
Driver Knee Air Bag................................ 152Enhanced Accident Response .....155, 181
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...................181
Front Air Bag...........................................150
If Deployment Occurs ............................155
Knee Impact Bolsters ............................152
Maintaining Your Air Bag System.......... 157
Maintenance ..........................................157
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.........150
Side Air Bags ..........................................153
Transporting Pets...................................166
Air Bag Light ......................................150, 167
Air Pressure Tires ........................................................212
Alarm Security Alarm .......................................... 24
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS)....................... 94
Alfa DNA System .......................................... 91
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ................ 129 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............................72
Automatic Door Locks ..................................28
Automatic Headlights ...................................43
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........49
Automatic Transmission ..............................86
Auxiliary Driving Systems .......................... 132
B
Back-Up Camera ........................................ 123
Battery ..................................................74, 190 Charging System Light .............................74
Battery Recharging .................................... 191
Belts, Seat .................................................. 167
Blind Spot Monitoring ............................... 132
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) ... 221
B-Pillar Location......................................... 209
Brake System Warning Light .................................... 71, 72
Brakes ........................................................ 226 Brake Fluid Level................................... 190
Bulbs, Light ................................................ 168
C
Camera, Rear ............................................. 123
Carbon Monoxide Warning ....................... 168
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................................62
Certification Label ..................................... 125
Chart, Tire Sizing........................................ 207
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)..............................................80
Checking Levels ................................ 187, 188
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 166
Checks, Safety ........................................... 166
Child Restraint ........................................... 158 Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................................ 159
Child Seat Installation ........................... 165
How To Stow An unused ALR SeatBelt ..................................................... 163
Infant And Child Restraints ................... 159
LATCH Positions ..................................... 161
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............................................. 161
Older Children And Child Restraints ..... 159
Seating Positions ................................... 160
Using The Top Tether Anchorage.......... 165
Clean Air Gasoline ..................................... 230
Cleaning Wheels.................................................... 217
Climate Control ......................................48, 54
Compact Spare Tire ................................... 216
Contract, Service........................................ 237
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................... 97
Customer Assistance ................................. 236
D
Daytime Running Lights .............................. 43
Deck Lid Power Release ......................................... 61
Defroster, Windshield ................................ 167
Dimmer Switch Headlight .................................................. 46
Door Ajar.................................................75, 76
Door Ajar Light .......................................75, 76
Door Locks Automatic ................................................. 28
Door Opener, Garage................................... 39
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INDEX
J
Jump Starting ............................................. 175
K
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ ................................... 26Passive Entry ............................................ 26
Keys .............................................................. 19
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals ................... 45
Lane Change Assist...................................... 45
Lane Keeping Assist System .....................120
LaneSense ..................................................118
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................................145
Latches .......................................................168
Leaks, Fluid ................................................168
Life Of Tires.................................................215
Light Bulbs ..................................................168
Lights .......................................................... 168 Air Bag ...........................................150, 167
Ambient .................................................... 46
Brake Warning .................................. 71, 72Courtesy/Reading ............................. 45, 46Daytime Running ..................................... 43
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ............................................... 75
Exterior ............................................ 42, 168
Fog ............................................................ 44
Hazard Warning Flasher ........................ 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................. 43
Interior ...................................................... 45
Low Fuel ................................................... 76
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .... 73 Park ........................................................ 44, 74
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................71
Turn Signals .............................. 45, 74, 168
Types Of Bulbs ....................................... 202
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................................. 74, 75
Loading Vehicle ......................................... 125 Tires........................................................ 209
Locks Automatic Door.........................................28
Child Protection ........................................ 28
M
Maintenance .................................................60
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ..........................................................73
Manual Service ................................................... 238
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................30
Memory Seat.................................................30
Methanol .................................................... 230
Mirrors Automatic Dimming..................................37
Electric Powered.......................................38
Exterior Folding.........................................38
Heated ...................................................... 39
Rearview ...................................................37
Vanity ..................................................... 204
O
Occupant Restraints.................................. 144
Oil Pressure Light .........................................75
Oil, Engine Pressure Warning Light............................75 Onboard Diagnostic System........................ 79
Opener, Garage Door (Homelink) ............... 39
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual ..................................... 238
P
Paintwork (Cleaning And Maintenance) ... 221
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System.............. 131
ParkSense System ..................................... 115
Passive Entry ................................................ 26
Performance (Top Speed) ......................... 235
Pets ............................................................. 166
Pinch Protection ........................................... 59
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..... 209
Power Deck Lid Release ..................................... 61
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........... 56
Seats ........................................................ 34
Sunroof..................................................... 58Windows ................................................... 57
Power Seats Forward ..............................................31, 34
Rearward............................................31, 34
Recline ...............................................31, 34
Power Supply.............................................. 225
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ............. 148
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................................... 148
Programmable Settings ............................... 69
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ...................... 220
R
Radial Ply Tires........................................... 214
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ........4
Rear Camera .............................................. 123
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Rear Cross Path .........................................132
Reformulated Gasoline .............................. 230
Refueling Procedure ..................................124
Refueling The Vehicle ................................ 124
Refuelling.................................................... 231
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................................145
Remote ControlStarting System........................................ 23
Remote Keyless Entry .................................. 19
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .......................... 23
Remote Starting System ....................... 23, 81
Remote Trunk Release ................................ 61
Replacement Bulbs..................202, 203, 204
Replacement Tires ..................................... 215
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................238
Restraints, Child .........................................158
Rims And Tires ...........................................206
Roll Over Warning........................................... 3
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....................167
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................. 168
Safety Defects, Reporting ..........................238
Safety Information, Tire .............................206
Safety Tips ..................................................166
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...................................168
Saving Fuel .................................................126
Scheduled Servicing ..................................182
Scheduled Servicing Program (2.0 T4
MAir Engine Versions) ................................ 183
Scheduled Servicing Program (2.9 V6
Gasoline Engine Versions) ......................... 185
Seat Belt Reminder ...................................... 71 Seat Belts.......................................... 144, 167
Child Restraints ..................................... 158
Energy Management Feature ............... 148
Front Seat ..................................... 144, 145
Inspection .............................................. 167
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .............. 147
Lap/Shoulder Belts ............................... 145
Pregnant Women................................... 148
Pretensioners ........................................ 148
Rear Seat ............................................... 145
Reminder ............................................... 145
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......................... 148
Untwisting Procedure ............................ 147
Seats ...................................................... 31, 34 Adjustment ........................................ 31, 34
Head Restraints .......................................36
Heated ...................................................... 35
Power ........................................................34
Security Alarm............................................... 24
Service Assistance .................................... 236
Service Contract ........................................ 237
Service Manuals ........................................ 238
Servicing Procedures ................................ 192
Shoulder Belts ........................................... 145
Signals, Turn ........................................74, 168
Snow Chains .............................................. 218
Snow Tires.................................................. 218
Spare Tires ................................................. 216
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............................................99
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......................... 102Cancel .......................................................99
Distance Setting (ACC Only).................. 103
Resume .....................................................99
Set .............................................................98 Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................... 97
Speed Limiting System ................................ 96
Starting Button....................................................... 22Cold Weather ........................................... 82
Remote ..................................................... 23
Starting The Engine ..................................... 81
Steering Tilt Column ............................................... 29
Wheel, Heated ......................................... 30
Wheel, Tilt ................................................ 29
Steering System ......................................... 226
Stop/Start System ....................................... 94
Storage Console .................................................... 55
Glove Compartment ................................ 55
Suggestions For Driving............................. 126
Sun Roof .................................................58, 60
Sun Visor ...................................................... 38
Supplemental Restraint System –
Air Bag ........................................................ 150
Suspension ................................................ 226
Symbols ........................................................... 6
System, Remote Starting ............................ 23
T
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ............................... 62
Tire And Loading Information Placard ...... 209
Tire Markings ............................................. 206
Tire Safety Information .............................. 206
Tire Service Kit ........................................... 171
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