tailgate Alfa Romeo 147 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
129fig. 128
A0A0132m
TAILGATE CLOSING
To lock, push in correspondence with the
Alfa Romeo badge to lower tailgate, until
you feel the click of the lock.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHTING
(fig. 128)
When the tailgate is opened the light turns
on automatically (A) in the right-hand side
of the boot. Closing the tailgate, the light
turns off automatically.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the tailgate, turning on the
light will only be possible for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery.
SECURING THE LOAD (fig. 130)
The loads carried may be secured straps
hooked to the special rings (A) in the boot.
The rings also serve for fastening the lug-
gage restrainer, if present (in any case avail-
able c/o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services).
CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING
LUGGAGE
Travelling at night with a load in the boot
it is necessary to adjust the height of the low
beam headlights (see next paragraph
“Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use
of the aiming device, also make sure that
the load does not exceed the values given
in the same paragraph.
fig. 130
A0A0133m
fig. 129
A0A0373m
EMERGENCY OPENING
OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the
inside, should the car battery be flat, or be-
cause of a defect of the electric lock of the
tailgate itself, proceed as follows (refer to
“Extending the Luggage Compartment” in
the chapter “Getting to know your car”):
– remove rear headrests;
– tilt the rear seat cushions;
– tilt the backrests;
Operate on lever (A-fig. 129) as shown,
to achieve the tailgate mechanical release,
operating from the inside of the luggage
compartment.

IN AN EMERGENCY
203
– Remove the bulb pushing it gently and
turning it counter-clockwise.
– Replace the bulb.
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and checking that it is secured correctly.SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS
(fig. 30)
– Push the transparent cover towards the
rear of the car to compress the catch (A).
Release the front part and remove this unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(B) and remove it from the cover.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it.
– Insert the bulb holder (B) in the trans-
parent cover, then position the unit mak-
ing sure the catch clicks into place (A).
REVERSING LIGHTS
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reversing light and rear fog guard are
in the tail light unit fastened to the tailgate;
they are to be found respectively one on the
right and the other on the left of the vehicle
facing forwards.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cap (A) then, using the ex-
tension with the screwdriver provided (work-
ing as illustrated), loosen the fastening nuts
(B) of the light unit concerned.
fig. 31
A0A0167m
fig. 29
A0A0455m
fig. 30
A0A0166m

IN AN EMERGENCY
204
– Withdraw the light unit outwards.
– Slacken the electric connector (C).
– Slacken the screws (D), and remove
the bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise.
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder and tighten the screws (D).
– Re-tighten the electric connector (C).
– Refit the light unit on the tailgate tight-
ening the nuts (B) then refit the cap (A)
pressing it on.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
REAR SIDELIGHTS-BRAKING
LIGHT
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side
light-braking light are in the tail light unit fas-
tened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the pre-
formed trim (A) then, using the extension
and the screwdriver provided (working as il-
lustrated) slacken the nuts (B) fastening
the light unit.
– Withdraw the light unit outwards.– Disconnect the electric connector (C).
– Slacken the screw (D), and remove the
bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb to be changed push-
ing gently and turning counter-clockwise:
(E) - bulb for rear sidelight-braking light.
(F) - bulb for rear direction indicators.
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder and tighten the screw (D).
– Re-connect the electric connector (C).
– Refit the light unit on the body tighten-
ing the screws (B).
– Close the preformed trim (A).
fig. 35
A0A0170m
fig. 34
A0A0169m
fig. 33
A0A0168m

IN AN EMERGENCY
205
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
(fig. 35)
To change the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Work on the transparent cover frame,
in the point shown by the arrow to compress
the catch (B). Free the opposite end and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(A) and remove it from the transparent cov-
er.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it.
– Insert the bulb holder (A) in the trans-
parent cover then refit the unit checking that
the catch clicks into place (B).
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
(fig. 36-37)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate, slacken the screws
(A) then disconnect the electric connector
(B).
– Remove the transparent cover-bulb hold-
er (C) from the support (D).
– Working on the side catches (E), re-
move the bulb holder.
– Remove the bulb to be changed.– Insert the bulb holder making sure the
catches click into place (E).
– Refit the transparent cover-bulb holder
(C) in the support (D).
– Re-connect the electric connector (B).
– Refit the unit on the tailgate tightening
the screws (A).
fig. 37
A0A0173m
fig. 35
A0A0171m
fig. 36
A0A0172m

IN AN EMERGENCY
208
GLOVEBOX LIGHT (fig. 45-46)
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
– Open the glovebox, then remove the
light unit (A) levering in the point shown by
the arrow.
– Open the protection (B) and change the
snap-fitted bulb.
– Close the protection (B) on the trans-
parent cover.
– Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into plac.BOOT LIGHT (fig. 47-48)
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the light unit (A) levering in
the point shown by the arrow.
– Open the protective cover (B) and re-
place the bulb releasing it from the side con-
tacts, making sure that the new bulb is cor-
rectly clamped between the contacts.– Close the protective cover again (B).
– Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor-
rect position firstly on one end and then on
the other until it clicks into plac.
fig. 45
A0A0181m
fig. 46
A0A0182mfig. 47
A0A0183m
fig. 48
A0A0184m

IN AN EMERGENCY
215
40
40
40
15
15
25
7.5
15
15
20
15
15
7.5
30
50 A/C (MAXI-FUSE)
FAN1 (MAXI-FUSE)
FAN2 (MAXI-FUSE)
F3
F4
F60 (*)
F11
F61 (*)
F62 (*)
F63 (*)
F46
F10
F12
EFI (MAXI-FUSE)
JB3 (MAXI-FUSE) 54
54
54
53
53
52
53
52
52
52
52
53
53
54
54
SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
(*) Fuse behind dashboard control box on an auxiliary bracket.
Climate control fan
Radiator fan
Radiator fan
Horn
Fuel pump
Tailgate electric unlocking
Electronic injection system
Bose system
Bose system
Sunroof
Sun roof
Petrol/ignition coil injectors
Services
Electronic injection
Engine compartment fuse carrier module

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
244
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
The label (fig. 4) is on the inner left edge
of the tailgate. It contains the following in-
formation:
A. Paint manufacturer.
B. Name of colour.
C. Colour code.
ENGINE STAMP
The engine marking is stamped on the
gearbox side of the crankcase, in corre-
spondence with the exhaust manifold.
fig. 4
A0A0248m
ENGINE CODES - BODY VERSIONS
3.2 V6 24V
3.2 V6 24V Selespeed937AXL1B 16C
937AXL11 17C Engine code
932A000
932A000Body versions

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
260
DASHBOARD
1. Side swivel air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. Passenger’s front Air bag - 4. Tailgate release button - 5. Card holder - 6. Radio -
7. Centre swivel air vents - 8. Fixed upper vent - 9. Glass holder - 10. Fog lamp button - 11. Hazard warning light switch - 12. Rear fog guard
button - 13. Outer light control lever - 14. Speedometer with mileage recorder and trip recorder and headlamp aiming display - 15. Fuel level
gauge with reserve warning light - 16. Multifunction display - 17. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge - 18. Rev counter - 19. Wind-
screen/rearscreen wiper control lever - 20. Bonnet opening lever - 21. Set of controls: trip meter reset, headlamp aiming device, trip comput-
er - 22. Ignition key and switch - 23. Horn - 24. Steering wheel locking/release lever - 25. Driver’s front Air bag - 26. Door locking button -
27. Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 28. Ashtray - 29. Cigar lighter - 30. Temperature sensor - 31Glovebox.
fig. 1A0A0475m

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
274
A A
L L
P P
H H
A A
B B
E E
T T
I I
C C
A A
L L
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS (Antilock braking system) ..... 134
Accessories purchased by the user... 125
Additional operations
(maintenance) .......................... 224
Additional stop light (third stop) ..... 205
Air bags, front and side ............ 35
- deactivating passenger’s
side air bags ...................... 37
- front air bags ..................... 36
- general cautions ...................... 40
- passenger’s front air bag........... 37
- right hand drive version ............ 259
- side air bags
(side bag - window bag)........... 38
Air cleaner................................... 232
Air re-circulation ........................... 102
Air vents ..................................... 90
Alfa Romeo CODE system .............. 6- operation................................ 9
Annual inspection programme
(maintenance) .......................... 224
Armrest (front) ........................... 18
Armrest (rear) ............................ 21
Ashtray
- front ...................................... 122
- rear ....................................... 123
ASR (system) .............................. 138
Battery ..................................... 233
- advice for preserving
the charge .............................. 235
- charging.......................... 216-234
- checking the charge ................. 234
- replacement............................ 235
- starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................... 216
Body (cleaning) ........................... 240Body marking.............................. 243
Body versions .............................. 244
Bonnet ................................ 130
Boot
- capacity ................................. 253
- extension ........................... 19-20
- lighting .................................. 129
- luggage net ............................ 21
- opening from inside ................. 128
- opening with remote
control ............................... 8-128
- restraining the load .................. 129
- tailgate closing ........................ 129
- warnings for carrying luggage.... 129
Boot light
- changing bulbs ........................ 208
Bose HI-FI system ........................ 172

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
280
- operation................................ 46
Rearview mirrors
- external ................................. 23
- internal .................................. 22
Reducing running costs
and environment pollution .......... 181
Refuelling
- specifications .......................... 254
Remote control ............................ 7
- additional remote controls ......... 11
- alarm system .......................... 11
- battery changing ..................... 10
- door opening-closing ................ 7
- ministerial homologation........... 14
- tailgate opening ...................... 8
Restraining the load...................... 129
Rev counter................................. 51
Reversing light ............................. 203
Right hand drive.................... 259Roof rack (provision) .................... 131
Running economy ........................ 183
Safe driving ............................... 178
Safeguarding emission reduction
devices .................................... 184
Safeguarding the environment ....... 174
Scheduled maintenance
programme .............................. 222
Seat belts ................................... 25
- carrying children safety ............. 31
- front belt height adjustment ...... 27
- general instructions .................. 29
- load limiters............................ 27
- maintenance ........................... 30
- pretensioners .......................... 28
- use of belts............................. 25
Seats for children ......................... 31
Seats, front............................ 16
- adjustments....................... 17
- centre armrest......................... 18- heating .................................. 18
- rear pockets ............................ 18
- tilting the back rest .................. 17
Seats, rear .................................. 19
- boot extension ........................ 19
- centre armrest......................... 21
- headrest ................................. 21
Sidelights
- changing front bulbs................. 202
- changing rear bulbs.................. 204
- changing side bulbs.................. 203
- switching on ........................... 43
Snow chains................................ 186
Spark plugs (technical data) .......... 247
Speakers ................................... 171
Speedometer............................... 51
Spray jets
- windscreen/rearscreen ............. 239