fog light 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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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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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

❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 32;
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IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
REAR LIGHT UNITS
Reversing light/
rear fog lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove cover A-fig. 31working
with a screwdriver in the point indi-
cated by the arrow;
IMPORTANTTo release the inspec-
tion lid, protect the screwdriver tip with
a cloth to prevent scratching.
Mount the child re-
straint system only
with the car stationary. The
Universal Isofix child restraint
system is properly anchored to
the mounting brackets when
clicks are heard. In any case,
keep to the installation in-
structions that must be pro-
vided by the child restraint
system's Manufacturer.
WARNING
At Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo you can
find the "Universal Isofix" "Duo Plus"
child's seat.
For any further detail on installation
and/or use, refer to the “Instructions
Manual” that must be provided by the
child restraint system's Manufacturer.
A0E0292mfig. 31
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Taillight bulb on tailgate
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the cover A-fig. 31work-
ing in the point shown by the arrow;
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 32;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 33:
C: reversing light bulb on passenger
side or right side;
C: rear fog light bulb on driver side or
left side;
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 32;
❒close cover A-fig. 31.
A0E0294mfig. 33
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 33:
D: taillight bulb on right/left headlight
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 32;
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– specifications ...................... 266
Engine starting ......................... 152
Environment protection ............. 127
EOBD system ........................... 115
External lights .......................... 70
Eyeglasses holder ..................... 87
Fix &Go automatic (device) ...... 190
Flashing the headlights ............. 70
Fluid level checks ..................... 230
Fluids and lubricants ................. 267
Follow me home (device) ......... 71
Front air bags .......................... 141
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control ............................... 78
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 72
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 269
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 81
– fuel gauge ......................... 22Fuel cut-off and power supply
switches ................................ 81
Fuel feed ................................ 255
Fuel filler cap ........................... 126
Fuses (replacement) .......... 209-287
Gearbox (use) ........................ 156
Glass/can holder ...................... 87
Glove compartment .................. 85
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 207
Handbrake .............................. 155
Hazard lights ........................... 72
Head restraints .................. 48-49
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 73
– fluid level ........................... 233
Headlights ............................... 65
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 106
– headlight adjustment abroad 107
– headlight aiming device ....... 106
– front fog light adjustment ..... 107
Hill Holder system .................... 111
Homelink ................................ 89 Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 206
Cruise Control .......................... 76
Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 236
Dimensions ............................. 261
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 200
– control ............................... 70
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 200-201-203
– control ............................... 70
Doors ..................................... 96
Electronic key .......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 252
– marking ............................. 251
– technical data ..................... 253
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 231
– level check ......................... 230

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MSR system ............................ 114
Multifunction display ................. 24
Number plate light ................... 204
Oddments compartments .......... 88
Paint ...................................... 246
Parking ................................... 155
Parking lights
– control ............................... 72
Parking sensors ........................ 118
Performance ............................ 263
Power windows ....................... 99
Pretensioners ........................... 132
Protecting the environment ........ 127
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 208
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 190
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 117
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205– control ............................... 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 202
– control ............................... 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 30
Rev counter ............................. 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Right hand drive version.. 292
Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 106
Rubber hoses ........................... 243
Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices.................... 129
S.B.R. system .......................... 131
Seat belts ............................... 130
Seats
– cleaning ............................ 248
– electrically adjustable
front seats ......................... 47 Identification data .................... 250
If an exterior light burns out ....... 196
If an interior light burns out ....... 205
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................. 181
Inactivity of the car ................... 164
Inertial fuel cut-off switch .......... 80
Instrument panel ...................... 7-8
Instruments ............................. 21
Interior fittings ......................... 83
Interiors .................................. 247
Isofix universal
(child's seat) .................. 140-281
Jacking the car ........................ 220
Labels
– identification data ............... 250
– bodywork paint .................. 251
Level checks ............................ 230
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 199
– control ............................... 70
Manual climate control system ... 55