fog light Alfa Romeo 156 2004 Owner handbook (in English)

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REAR LIGHT UNITSRear light units contain the reversing lights,
rear fog guards, direction indicators, num-
ber plate lights, stop/side lights and the ad-
ditional stop light (3rd stop).REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDS To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Slacken the screws (Aor B-fig. 40)
fastening the boot trim in correspondence
with the light concerned.fig. 40
A0B0211m
SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORSTo replace the bulb proceed as follows:
– Push the transparent cover towards the
rear of the car to compress the tab (A-
fig. 38). Release the front part and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise
(B-fig. 39) and remove it from the trans-
parent cover (D-fig. 39).
Take care not to damage
the bodywork or the trans-
parent cover when remov-
ing the side direction indicator unit.fig. 38
A0B0219m
fig. 39
A0B0220m
– Withdraw the bulb (C-fig. 39) which
is of the pressure-fitted type and replace it.
– Insert the bulb holder (B-fig. 39) in
the transparent cover (D-fig. 39) and po-
sition the unit ensuring that the clip clicks in-
to place (A-fig. 38).

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DIRECTION INDICATORS/
SIDELIGHTS AND STOP LIGHTS To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
– Open the boot.
– Slacken the two fastening screws
(A-fig. 43) and remove the protective cov-
er (B-fig. 43).
– Withdraw the bulb holder unit (A-
fig. 44) releasing the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 44). – Refit the bulb holder unit fastening it cor-
rectly in place with the retainer tabs (B-
fig. 41).
– Refit the boot trim fastening it with the
screws removed previously.
fig. 41
A0B0212m
fig. 42
A0B0213m
fig. 43
A0B0214m
– Lower the boot lid trim in the corre-
sponding area and remove the bulb holder
unit (C-fig. 41) releasing the retainer tab
(B-fig. 41).
– Remove and replace the spherical type
bulb with bayonet attachment pushing
it gently and turning counter-clockwise
(fig. 42):
(D) reversing light bulb
(E) rear fog guard bulb.

IN AN EMERGENCY
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FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN
FUSEBOX
(fig. 71)
The protection fuses of certain devices are
grouped together on three containers locat-
ed above the main fusebox to which access
is gained removing the panel (A-fig. 69).
FUSES AND RELAYS ACCESSIBLE
FROM THE GLOVEBOX Some fuses and relays for services supplied
on request or only for certain specific mar-
ket versions are located on a bracket behind
the glovebox.To gain access to the fuses remove (A-
fig. 72) the pressure-fitted lid.
Access to the relays is gained by removing
the glovebox: contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
A. Fog light relay (where required).
B. Headlamp washer timer (where re-
quired).
FUSES AND RELAYS IN ENGINE
BAYIn the engine compartment, housed on a
bracket in front of the battery and protect-
ed by a special cover, there is a variable
number of fuses and relays depending on
the versions.
WARNINGThe arrangement of the fus-
es and relays may vary depending on the
versions and markets. In the event of a sus-
pected anomaly, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.fig. 73
A0B0154m
fig. 71
A0B0141m
fig. 72
A0B0184m

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Left front side lightRight front side lightLeft rear side lightRight rear side lightLeft dipped-beam headlamp/Xenon lamps (optional)Right dipped-beam headlamp/Xenon lamps (optional)Left main-beam headlampRight main-beam headlampCruise Control (optional)Left number plate lightRight number plate lightReversing lights/Sound systemLeft rear fog guardRight rear fog guardDirection indicators - Hazard warning lightsFog lampsCar interior and glovebox lightsHI-FI BOSE system10A
10A
10A
10A
20A
20A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
15A
10A
25ALIGHTS FIGURE AMPERES FUSEFUSE SUMMARY TABLE
7
6
6
7
8
4
2
1
13
7
6
13
7
6
14
16
12-13
969
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
69
71
69
71

ALFA 156 SPORTWAGON
294
IN THE EVENT
OF A PUNCTUREWARNINGIf the car is equipped with
“Fix&Go kit for tyre quick repair”, see the
instructions contained in the “In emergency”
chapter.fig. 47
A0B0127m
TOOL AND SPARE WHEEL
HOUSING
(for versions/markets where
required)
(fig. 47)
The tools and spare wheels are housed in
the boot floor, under the mat. To gain
access to them, raise or remove the boot
mat using the handle (A-fig. 47).
To take the container with the tools (B)
slacken the handle (C).
The spare wheel (D) can be taken after
removing the container with the tools.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDSTo change the bulbs (Type B, 21W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cover (Aor B-fig. 48) in
correspondence with the light concerned,
withdrawing it at the side.fig. 48
A0B0128m

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– Remove the bulb holder unit (D-
fig. 49) pressing on the retainer tabs (E-
fig. 49).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 50):
(F) reversing light bulb
(G) rear fog guard bulbfig. 49
A0B0129m
fig. 51
A0B0131m
fig. 50
A0B0130m
– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting it cor-
rectly between the retainer tabs (E-fig. 49)
– Refit the lid (Aor B-fig. 48) inserting
it from outside until it fits in.
DIRECTION INDICATORS AND
SIDE/STOP LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type B, 21W direc-
tion indicators, 5/21W side/stop lights):
– Open the tailgate.
– Slacken the two fastening nuts (A-
fig. 51) and remove the protective cover
(B-fig. 51).

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
328
Diesel filter ................................. 265
Dimensions ........................... 315-316
Dipped beam headlights
– aiming for left-hand/
right-hand driving ................... 178
– changing bulbs ..................... 224
– switching on ......................... 48
Direction indicators
– changing front bulbs ............... 223
– changing rear bulbs ................ 228
– changing side bulbs ................ 227
– switching on ......................... 49
Door mirrors.......................... 25-26
Doors
– centralized locking ................. 19
– child safety lock............... 20-279
– opening/closing
from inside ..................... 19-278
– opening/closing
from outside ................... 18-278
– remote control ....................... 7
– remote locking/unlocking ...... 16
Economy and environment-friendly
driving ..................................... 197
Electronic alarm system................. 11
– automatic engagement ........... 14
– cutting out the siren .............. 15
– description ............................ 11
– interrupting the alarm ............. 14
– ministerial homologation ........ 16
– request for additional
emote controls....................... 12
– switching off ........................ 13
– switching on ......................... 12
– volumetric protection ............. 15
– when the alarm is triggered ..... 14
Electronic control units ................. 270
Emergency starting ................ 191-205
– starting by inertia .................. 207
– starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................. 242
Engine
– identification codes................. 301
– marking ............................... 299
– specifications ......................... 302
Engine compartment
– bonnet ................................. 172
– cleaning................................ 276Engine coolant
– checking level and topping up .. 261
– temperature gauge
and warning light ................... 62
Engine lock system
(Alfa Romeo CODE) ................... 6
Engine oil
– checking level and topping up .. 257
– consumption ......................... 258
Environment
– economy and environment-
friendly driving....................... 197
– emission reducing devices . 187-188
– protecting emission
reducing devices .................... 198
– reducing running costs
and environment pollution ....... 195
– use of non-toxic materials........ 187
EOBD system............................... 182
First-aid kit ................................ 247
Fix&Go (quick tyre repair kit) ........ 212
Flashing main beam headlights ..... 49
Fluids and lubricants .................... 320
Front foglights
– adjustment............................ 177
– changing bulbs ..................... 225
– switching on.......................... 136

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N
umber plate lights
– changing bulbs ................ 229-296
O
ddment recesses
– in the boot ........................... 285
– on centre console ................... 165
– on dashboard ........................ 165
Odometer ................................... 59
Paintwork (maintenance) ............ 275
– colour label ........................... 301
Parking....................................... 191
Parking sensors............................ 187
Partial odometer .......................... 63
Performance................................ 314
Pockets and compartments
on front doors ........................... 165
Pollen filter ................................ 266
Power steering
– checking fluid level
and topping up ..................... 262
Power windows ........................... 27
Pre-tensioning devices ................... 32
Protecting emission reducing
devices ....................................... 198
Q
-system automatic gearbox........ 152
– acoustic warning .................... 159
– automatic operation ............... 154
– checking the oil level .............. 260
– fault signalling ....................... 158
– manual operating mode/
Q-System activation................ 157
– moving off ............................ 152
– push starting ......................... 159
– selecting automatic/
manual gearshifting................ 153
– selecting the driving modes ..... 156
– starting the engine ................. 152
– stopping the car ..................... 157
– towing the car ....................... 160
R
adio transmitters and cellular
telephones ............................... 167
Rain sensor ................................. 51
Rear fog guards
– changing bulbs ............... 227-294
– switching on.......................... 136
Rear light units
– bulb replacement ................... 227
Rear roof lights ............................ 163
– changing bulbs ...................... 231
Rear seats................................... 23– centre armrest ................. 23-280
– headrests ....................... 24-279
– ski compartment.............. 24-280
Rear suspensions
(automatic geometry control) ..... 293
Rearscreen heating................. 26-133
Rearscreen washer ....................... 281
– spray jet ............................... 281
Rearscreen wiper
– blade replacement ................. 281
– operation .............................. 281
Reducing running costs
and environment pollution .......... 197
Refilling ..................................... 319
Remote control ............................ 7-12
– additional remote controls ...... 12
– alarm system ........................ 11
– boot opening ......................... 8
– changing the battery .............. 10
– door opening-closing ............... 7
– ministerial homologation ......... 325
– remote door locking/
unlocking .............................. 16
Rev counter................................. 62
Reversing lights
– changing bulbs ................ 227-294

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Roof bars/ski racks ...................... 292
Roof rack provision ....................... 174
Rubber hoses .............................. 272Safe driving ............................... 192
– before driving off ................... 192
– driving in the fog ................... 194
– driving in the rain ................... 194
– driving on snow and ice .......... 195
– driving with ABS .................... 195
– mountain driving .................... 194
– night driving .......................... 193
– when travelling ...................... 192
Safeguarding the environment ...... 187
Scheduled maintenance
programme .............................. 249
Seat belts ................................... 28
– carrying children safely ........... 35
– front and rear side belt
height adjustment .................. 31
– general instructions ................ 33
– maintenance ......................... 34
– pretensioners......................... 32
– rear central abdominal belt ..... 30
– use ...................................... 28
Seats (front and rear) ............ 21-23
Selespeed gearbox ....................... 141– automatic operation (CITY) ..... 150
– checking the oil level .............. 259
– failure signalling .................... 150
– moving off ............................ 146
– operation with the engine off ... 143
– parking the vehicle ................. 151
– semiautomatic operation
(MANUAL) ............................ 148
– signalling with the buzzer........ 151
– starting the engine ................. 145
– stopping the car ..................... 148
– system activation ................... 142
– towing the vehicle .................. 151
– turning the engine off ............. 145
– warnings .............................. 146
Side lights
– changing front bulbs ............... 226
– changing rear bulbs ............... 228
– switching on.......................... 48
Ski compartment ......................... 24
Snow chains................................ 202
Sound system ...................... 183-293
Sound system presetting
system ............................. 183
Spark plugs (technical data) .......... 305
Speedometer............................... 63
Spray jets – windscreen/rearscreen/
headlight .............................. 274
Starting the engine....................... 189
– emergency starting .......... 191-205
– ignition switch ....................... 17
– procedure for JTD versions ....... 190
– procedure for petrol versions .... 189
– switching off the engine .......... 190
– warming the engine ............... 190
Starting with an auxiliary battery ... 242
Steering system
– specifications ......................... 305
– steering wheel adjustments .... 25
Steering lock .............................. 18
Steering wheel
– adjustment............................ 25
Steering wheel levers ................... 48
Stop lights
– changing bulbs ...................... 228
Sunroof ...................................... 167
– emergency operation ............. 169
– sliding forwards/backwards..... 168
– raising to the quarterlight
position ............................... 168
Sun visors .................................. 166
Symbols .................................... 5-6