bulb Alfa Romeo 159 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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Direction indicators/
Taillights/Brake lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒loosen screw A-fig. 37and remove
the protection cover B;
❒remove the bulb holder unit C-
fig. 38by pressing the retaining
tabsD.
A0E0170mfig. 37
Taillight bulb on tailgate
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒turn deviceA-fig. 33 to open lid
B;
❒lower the lid and remove the bulb
holder unit by pressing the retaining
tabsC-fig. 34;
A0E0229mfig. 36
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwisefig. 36:
D: taillight bulb on right/left headlight
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs C-
fig. 34;
❒close lidB-fig. 33.
A0E0040mfig. 38

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Additional brake light
(third stop)
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the third brake light replaced. ❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counter-clockwisefig. 39:
Etaillight/brake light bulb;
Fdirection indicator bulb.
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs D-
fig. 38;
❒refit the protection cover B-fig. 37
and tighten screw A.Number plate light
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒operate with a flat blade screwdriver pro-
tected by a soft cloth on device A-fig.
40to remove the light unit B;
❒remove the bulb holderC-fig. 41by
turning it slightly and replace the snap-
fitted bulb D.
A0E0041mfig. 39A0E0168mfig. 40A0E0169mfig. 41

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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see “When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to change the bulb.
❒turn the 2 bulb holders A-fig. 45
counter-clockwise, remove and re-
place bulbs.
A0E0183mfig. 44A0E0084mfig. 45
REAR CEILING LIGHT
Versions without sunroof
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the front ceiling light work-
ing in the points shown by the arrows
(seefig. 44);

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Versions with sunroof
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the ceiling light A-fig. 46
working in the points shown by the ar-
rows;
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 47releas-
ing it from the side contacts making
sure that the new bulb is correctly
clamped between the contacts.
A0E0098mfig. 46A0E0099mfig. 47
COURTESY MIRROR LIGHTS
(where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the mirror cover A-fig. 48;
❒remove the bulb Blevering in the
points shown by the arrows;
A0E0118mfig. 48

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❒close protection B-fig. 51on light
unitA-fig. 50;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
GLOVEBOX LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the glovebox;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 50lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
❒raise protectionB-fig. 51and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
A0E0172mfig. 50A0E0173mfig. 51
❒replace the bulb C-fig. 49releas-
ing it from the side contacts making
sure that the new bulb is correctly
clamped between the contacts.
A0E0171mfig. 49

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BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 52lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
❒open the protection cover B-fig. 53
and replace the bulb releasing it from
the side contacts making sure that
the new bulb is correctly clamped be-
tween the contacts;
❒re-close the protective cover B;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
❒close protection B-fig. 55on light
unitA-fig. 54;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
A0E0205mfig. 52A0E0075mfig. 54A0E0204mfig. 53
PUDDLE LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the door and remove lens A-
fig. 54levering in the point shown
by the arrow;
❒raise protectionB-fig. 55and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb;
A0E0235mfig. 55

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265
– recharging .......................... 215
– replacing ............................ 235
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 236
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 241
Bonnet ................................... 101
Boot ....................................... 97
– light replacement ................ 204
Brakes .................................... 251
Bulb
(replacement) ....................... 192
– general instructions ............. 192
– types of bulbs ..................... 193
Capacities ............................... 260
Car inactivity ............................ 160
Car maintenance................. 219
– additional checks ................ 223
– annual Inspection Schedule .. 223
– service Schedule ................. 221
– scheduled service ................ 220
Carrying children safely ............. 131– child restraint systems ......... 134
– passenger’s seat compliance .. 134
– presetting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system .................. 136
Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 226
Child lock device ...................... 93
Cigar lighter ............................. 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual .............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 264
CODE card ............................... 11
Containing running costs ........... 153
Controls .................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 147
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Cruise Control .......................... 76 ABS system ............................ 104
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 113
Additional heater ...................... 69
Air/pollen filter ........................ 233
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Armrest
– central ............................... 82
– rear .............................. 83-84
Ashtray ................................... 86
ASR system ............................. 108
At the filling station .................. 121
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 234
– jump starting ...................... 178
– maintenance ...................... 225
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External lights .......................... 70
Eyeglasses holder ..................... 87
Fix &Go automatic (device) ...... 186
Flashing the headlights ............. 70
Fluid level checks ..................... 226
Fluids and lubricants ................. 261
Follow me home (device) ......... 71
Front air bags .......................... 137
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 78
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 197
– control ............................... 72
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 263
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 81
– fuel gauge ......................... 22
Fuel cut-off and power
supply switches ...................... 81
Fuel feed ................................ 250
Fuel filler cap ........................... 122
Fuses (replacement) ................. 205Gearbox (use) ........................ 152
Glass/can holder ...................... 87
Glove compartment .................. 85
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 203
Handbrake .............................. 151
Hazard lights ........................... 72
Head restraints .................... 48-49
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 73
– fluid level ........................... 231
Headlights ............................... 65
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 102
– headlight adjustment abroad 103
– headlight aiming device ....... 102
– front fog light adjustment ..... 103
Hill Holder system .................... 107
Identification data .................... 246
If an exterior light burns out ....... 192
If an interior light burns out ....... 201
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................. 177
Inactivity of the car ................... 160 Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 233
Dimensions ............................. 257
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 196
– control ............................... 70
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement ... 196-197-199
– control ............................... 70
Doors ..................................... 92
Electronic key .......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 248
– marking ............................. 247
– technical data ..................... 249
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 229
– level check ......................... 228
– specifications ...................... 260
Engine starting ......................... 148
Environment protection ............. 123
EOBD system ........................... 111

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Parking lights
– control ............................... 72
Parking sensors ........................ 114
Performance ............................ 258
Power windows ....................... 95
Pretensioners ........................... 128
Protecting the environment ........ 123
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 204
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 186
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 113
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 198
– control ............................... 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 30Rev counter ............................. 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 198
Rims
– understanding rim marking .... 253
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 102
Rubber hoses ........................... 239
Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices.................... 125
S.B.R. system .......................... 127
Seat belts ............................... 126
Seats
– cleaning ............................ 244
– electrically adjustable
front seats ......................... 47
– manually adjustable
front seats ......................... 46
– with electric warming .......... 47
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ......... 196-199
– control ............................... 70
Ski tunnel ............................... 84
Smart washing ........................ 74 Inertial fuel cut-off switch .......... 80
Instrument panel ...................... 7-8
Instruments ............................. 21
Interior fittings ......................... 83
Interiors .................................. 244
Isofix universal (child's seat) ..... 136
Jacking the car ........................ 216
Labels
– identification data ............... 246
– bodywork paint .................. 247
Level checks ............................ 226
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 195
– control ............................... 70
Manual climate control system ... 55
MSR system ............................ 110
Multifunction display ................. 24
Number plate light ................... 200
Oddments compartments .......... 88
Paint ...................................... 242
Parking ................................... 151