bulb Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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ASR SYSTEM
(WHEEL ANTISKID
SYSTEM)
(amber)
Fitting the key into the ignition device
the warning light turns on, but it should
go off after few seconds. The warning
light flashes when the system cuts in, to
alert the driver that the system is adapt-
ing to the road surface grip conditions.
ASR deactivation
When the ASR is deactivated manually
(pressing the ASR/VDC button) (see
paragraph “ASR system” in section
“Dashboard and controls”) the
ASR/VDC button turns on (on versions
fitted with “Reconfigurable multifunction
display” symbol
Vis also displayed).
ASR failure
In the event of a failure the ASR system
is deactivated automatically and on ver-
sions fitted with “Reconfigurable multi-
function display” the symbol
Vis dis-
played. In this case contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services as soon as possible.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
FAILURE
(amber)
The warning light (where provided)
turns on (on certain versions a message
is displayed) when one of the following
lights is failing:
– sidelights
– direction indicators
– rear fog guards
– number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown
protection fuse or an electric connection
cut-off.
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HILL HOLDER
FAILURE
(where provided)
(amber)
Fitting the key into the ignition device,
the warning light (where provided) turns
on, but it should go off after a few sec-
onds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain
versions a message is displayed) there
is a failure in the Hill Holder system. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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BRAKE LIGHTS
FAILURE
(amber)
The warning light (where provided) turns
on (on certain versions a message is dis-
played) when a failure at brake lights
(stop) is detected. The failure could be
due to: blown bulb, blown protection fuse
or electric connection cut-off.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light turns on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
4
5
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
(green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Sidelights
The warning light turns on when
side/taillights are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light comes on (together with
the message on the display) when the
Follow me home device is activated (see
paragraph “Follow me home” in section
“Dashboard and controls”).
3
2
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on when the
dipped beams are turned on.
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are turned on.
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LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved down-
wards or, together with the right indi-
cator, when the hazard light button is
pressed.
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved upwards
or, together with the left indicator, when
the hazard light button is pressed.
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JUMP STARTING ................................................ 182
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED .................................... 183
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX&GO automatic ............................................. 190
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 196
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 199
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ....................... 205
IF A FUSE BLOWS .............................................. 209
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ...................................... 219
JACKING THE CAR............................................... 220
TOWING THE CAR .............................................. 221

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the lo-
cation of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“If a fuse blows” in this section;
❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
IMPORTANTThe headlight inner sur-
face may be lightly misted over: this is
not a fault but a natural fact due to low
temperature and the level of air humid-
ity. It will disappear as soon the head-
lights are turned on. The presence of
drops inside the headlights means wa-
ter infiltration, therefore contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB
Modifications or re-
pairs to the electrical
system (electronic control
units) carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind
can cause malfunctions with
the risk of fire.
WARNING
Due to high voltage,
the bulb of (Bixenon)
gas-discharge headlights must
only be replaced by experts:
danger of death! Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which,
if broken, may cause small
fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only
the metallic part. If the trans-
parent bulb is touched with the
fingers, its lighting intensity is
reduced and life of the bulb
may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the
bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol and allow to dry.
WARNING

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B Bayonet type bulbs:press the
bulb, turn counter-clockwise to re-
move this type of bulb from its
holder.
C Tubular bulbs:release them
from their contacts to remove.D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove the
bulb, release the clip holding the
bulb in place.
F Gas-discharge bulbs
(Bixenon).TYPES OF BULBS fig. 24
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
car:
A Glass bulbs: clipped into posi-
tion. Pull to remove.
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BULBS FIGURE 24 TYPE POWER
Main beam headlights D H7 55W
Dipped beam headlights D H7 55W
Main beams/Dipped beams
(versions with Bixenon headlights) (where provided) F D1S 55W
Additional main beams (where provided) D H1 55W
Front sidelights (1 per headlight) A W5WB 5W
Taillights
(1 on fixed light unit - 1 on mobile light unit) B P21/5W 5W
Front fog lights E H7 55W
Front direction indicator B PY21W 21W
Side direction indicator A W5W 5W
Rear direction indicator B P21W 21W
Brake lights B P21/5W 21W
Third brake light A W2,3W 2,3W
Reversing light B P21W 21W
Rear fog lights B P21W 21W
Number plate lights A W5W 5W
Front ceiling light 2xA+1C 2xW5+10W 5+5+10W
Boot light C 10W 10W
Rear ceiling light A 2xW5W 5+5W
Courtesy mirror lights A 1,5W 1.5W
Glovebox light A W5W 5W
Puddle/door lights A W5W 5W

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EMERGENCYMain beam headlights
(halogen bulbs)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A-fig. 25by turning
it counter-clockwise;
❒disconnect the electric connectorA-
fig. 25;
❒release the bulb holder catch B;
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see “When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT UNITS
The front light units contain main beam,
sidelights, direction indicator and dipped
beam bulbs.
To change the bulbs, turn cap counter-
clockwise and then remove it.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
unitfig. 25as follows:
AMain beam headlights
BSidelights/direction indicators
CDipped beam headlights
A0E0191mfig. 25
After replacement, re-
fit the covers correctly
checking that they are proper-
ly secured.
WARNING
A0E0223mfig. 26
❒remove the bulb and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb and refit bulb hold-
er catch B-fig. 26;
❒reconnect the electrical connector A;
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Sidelights
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn cover B-fig. 25counter-clock-
wise;
❒press tab A-fig. 27, remove the
bulb and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder, it shall click in-
to place; look at the light from the
outside to check for proper bulb po-
sitioning;
❒refit the protective cover properly.
A0E0193mfig. 27A0E0194mfig. 28A0E0192mfig. 29
Front direction indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn cover B-fig. 25counter-clock-
wise;
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 28coun-
terclockwise, remove the bulb and re-
place it;
❒refit the bulb holder, it shall click into
place; look at the light from the out-
side to check for proper bulb position-
ing;
❒refit the protective cover properly.Dipped beam headlights
(halogen bulbs)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn cover C-fig. 25counter-clock-
wise;
❒disconnect the electric connector A-
fig. 29;
❒release the bulb holder catch B;
❒remove the bulb and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb and refit bulb holder
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Side direction indicators
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒push the lens by hand in opposite run-
ning direction in order to press the
catchA-fig. 30. Release the front
part and remove the unit;
❒turn the bulb holder B-fig. 31coun-
terclockwise and remove it from lens
C.
❒remove bulb Dand replace it;
❒fit the bulb holder Binto the lens C
then position the unit, the catch shall
click into place A-fig. 30.Front fog lights fig. 32
(where provided)
IMPORTANTContact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have front fog lights
replaced and adjusted.
A0E0163mfig. 30A0E0164mfig. 31
Be careful not to dam-
age the car body or the
lens.
A0E0196mfig. 32
Due to high voltage,
the bulb of (Bixenon)
gas-discharge headlights must
only be replaced by experts:
danger of death! Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING
Gas-discharge dipped
beam/main beam headlights
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Reversing light/rear fog
lights
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 tabs
C-fig. 34;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 35:
D:reversing light bulb on passenger
side (or right side);
D:reversing light bulb on driver side (or
left side)
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs C-
fig. 34;
❒close lidB-fig. 33.
REAR LIGHT UNITS
Rear light units contain: reversing light,
rear fog light, direction indicators, tail-
lights, number plate lights, brake light
and third brake light bulbs.
A0E0165mfig. 33A0E0166mfig. 34A0E0167mfig. 35