technical specifications Alfa Romeo 159 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-
lows:
❒disconnect connection A-fig. 23
and hose B;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to
replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-
wise;
❒refit connection Aor connect hose
Binto its seat.
A0E0047mfig. 23
Inform other people
driving the car that the
tyre has been repaired using
the quick tyre kit. Hand the
sticker to the personnel that
will carry out restoring oper-
ations.
WARNING
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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.
A0E0117mfig. 24
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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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Main beam headlights
(halogen bulbs)
On some versions a special brake ser-
vo vacuum unit is fitted which has to be
removed in order to be able to replace
the left main beam headlamp halogen
bulb. The vacuum unit is located next to
the battery drip tray (fig. 25).
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. 25/aas follows:
AMain beam headlights
BSidelights/direction indicators
CDipped beam headlights
After replacement, re-
fit the covers correctly
checking that they are proper-
ly secured.
WARNING
On versions with a brake servo vacuum
unit, the description is given purely as
an example; this operation must be car-
ried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A-fig. 25/aby turn-
ing it counter-clockwise;
❒disconnect the electric connectorA-
fig. 26;
❒release the bulb holder catch B;It should be remem-
bered that the vacuum
unit operates at high tempera-
tures: avoid touching it with
your hands, danger of scalding!
Any operations not carried out
following the rules could ad-
versely affect the operation of
the braking system and there-
fore the safety of the vehicle.
WARNING
A0E0191mfig. 25/aA0E0540mfig. 25
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❒remove the bulb and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb and refit bulb hold-
er catch B-fig. 26;
❒reconnect the electrical connector A;
❒refit the protective cover properly. 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.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.
A0E0193mfig. 27A0E0194mfig. 28A0E0223mfig. 26
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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.
A0E0163mfig. 30A0E0164mfig. 31
Be careful not to dam-
age the car body or the
lens.
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
(Bixenon) (where provided)
A0E0192mfig. 29
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
catchB-fig. 29;
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Front fog lights fig. 32
(where provided)
IMPORTANTContact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have front fog lights
replaced and adjusted.
A0E0196mfig. 32
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;
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. 34
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❒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.
A0E0167mfig. 35A0E0170mfig. 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.
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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.
A0E0040mfig. 38
❒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. 40
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