headlamp Alfa Romeo 166 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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1Air ducts for side window outlets.
2Side air vents.
3Light switch lever (high beam, flash-
ing, direction indicators and controls
for Cruise Control (automatically
keeping a set speed) (if present).
4Instrument cluster.
5Outlets for windscreen.
6Upper outlet.
7Oddments compartment.
8Centre air vents.
9Passenger’s air bag.
10Manual passenger’s side Air bag
deactivation switch.
11Glove box.
12Boot opening button (in glove box).
13Button for rearscreen defrosting,
door mirrors and resistances at base
of windscreen (if present).
14Button for windscreen/front side
windows and door mirrors
defrosting, rearscreen heating,
resistances at base of windscreen (if
present).15Cigar lighter.
16Alfa Romeo I.C.S. (INTEGRATED
CONTROL SYSTEM): RDS radio,
computer on board (TRIP), climate
control, clock and outside/inside
temperature, GSM phone and
navigation system (if present).
17Buttons for central locking, fuel flap
opening, switching off the ASR
function of the VDC system switching
on the STR system (if present).
18Rear fog guard switch.
19Front fog light switch.
20Hazard warning light switch.
21Inside temperature sensor.
22Windscreen wiper/washer control
lever and rain sensor (if present).
23Ignition switch (ignition device).
24Driver’s air bag and horn.
25Lever for releasing/locking adjustable
steering wheel.
26Instrument lighting adjustment.
27Headlamp aiming device control
(except versions with gas discharge
headlights).28Outside lights switch.
29Bonnet opening lever.
30Front floor air outlets.

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AIMING LOW BEAM
HEADLAMPS FOR
LEFT/RIGHT CIRCULATION
(only for versions with gas discharge
headlamps)
On cars fitted with gas discharge head-
lamps (xenon bulbs)(optional for ver-
sions/markets where applicable) with
high lighting power, when passing from a
country with right circulation to one with
left circulation or vice versa it is necessary
to change the aiming of the low beams,
to optimise lighting of the edge of the
road and avoid glaring vehicles met.
IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Services to have low beam head-
lamps correctly adjusted.
BEAM AIMING
(excluding versions with gas discharge
headlights)
The adjustment of the headlights is vital
to your safety and comfort and to that of
other road users.
The adjustment of the headlights is also
governed by precise regulations.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the headlights correctly adjusted.
When returning to the
country of origin, re-
member to change the low beam
aiming again.
WARNING
To have the position
checked and if neces-
sary adjusted, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT
FOGLIGHTS
(fig. 143)
To adjust the height of the beam of the
front foglight adjust screw (A).
fig. 143
A0D0034m

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BULBS TYPE W
LOW BEAM/HIGH BEAM (GAS DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS) D (D1) 35
HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP SIGNALLER
(GAS DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS) D (H1) 55
LOW BEAM (HALOGEN BULB HEADLIGHTS) D (H7) 55
HIGH BEAM (HALOGEN BULB HEADLIGHTS) D (H7) 55
FRONT SIDELIGHT B (H6W) 6
FOG LAMPS D (H3) 55
FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS (COLOURED BULB) B (PY21W) 21
SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS A (5W Amber) 5
REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR non-replaceable LEDs
STOP/SIDE LIGHT B (21/5W) 21/5
REVERSING LIGHT B (P21W) 21
REAR FOG GUARD B (P21W) 21
ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHT (3rd STOP) A (W2.3W) 2.3
REAR SIDE LIGHT (ON BOOT LID) B (R5W) 5
FRONT ROOF LIGHTS B (10W Halogen) 10
BOOT LIGHT C (10W) 10
GLOVEBOX AND DOOR LIGHTS A (W5W) 5
SUN VISOR LIGHT C (C5W) 5
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT A (W5W) 5
REAR ROOF LIGHTS B (HT5W Halogen) 5
Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only
the metallic part. If the
transparent bulb is touched with
the fingers its lighting intensity
is reduced and the life of the bulb
may be compromised. If touched
accidentally, rub the bulb with a
cloth moistened with methylated
spirits and allow to dry.
Where possible the
bulbs should be re-
placed by Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services. The correct
operation and positioning of the
external lights are vital to the
safety of the vehicle and its pas-
sengers and the subject of specif-
ic laws.
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas, in the
case of breakage they may burst.
WARNING

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FRONT LIGHT UNITS - GAS
DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The front light units with gas discharge
headlights contain low beam/high beam
(gas discharge), high beam headlamp
signaller (halogen), sidelight and direc-
tion indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light
unit as follows (fig. 24-25):
A.Direction indicator
B.High beam headlamp signaller and
sidelight
C.Gas discharge low beam/high beam.Low beams/high beams
Xenon bulbs are very longlasting and
failure is highly unlikely.
The following paragraph describes how
to replace xenon bulbs correctly.
Any work on the front
light units should be car-
ried out with the light switch at
position 0 (lights off) and with the
ignition key removed from the
switch: danger of electric dis-
charge.
WARNING
If necessary, have the
system checked and if
necessary repaired only by Autho-
rized Alfa Romeo Services.
WARNING
A0D0064m
fig. 24
A0D0065m
fig. 25

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High beam headlamp signaller
To replace the bulb (Type D – H1,
55W):
– Remove the engine compartment cov-
er after turning the fastening pins.
– Turn counter-clockwise and remove
the direction indicator bulb holder (A-
fig. 29), without disconnecting the con-
nector to widen the working space.
– Remove the rubber cap (B) by
pulling the tab (C).– Disconnect the snap-fitted connector
(D- fig. 30) and release clip (E).
– Remove the bulb (F- fig. 31).– Fit new bulb in the headlight reflector
making the notches coincide with the cor-
responding grooves.
– Lock the bulb with the clip.
– Fit the connector to the bulb.
– Fit the rubber cap.
– Fit the direction indicator bulb holder
and lock it by turning it clockwise.
– Refit the engine compartment cover
and secure it by turning the fastening
pins.
A0D0059m
fig. 29
A0D0060m
fig. 30
A0D0061m
fig. 31

206 ANNUAL INSPECTION
PLAN
An annual inspection plan has
been established for cars that cov-
er less than 20,000 km a year
(e.g. 10,000 km). It consists of
the following:
– Checking the condition/wear of tyres,
and adjusting pressure (including the com-
pact spare wheel, where applicable).
– Checking the lighting system (head-
lights, turn indicators, hazard warning
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment, warning lights of instrument panel,
etc.).
– Checking the working order of the
windscreen wiper-washer and adjusting
the nozzles.
– Checking the positioning/wear of the
windscreen wipers.
– Checking the condition and wear of
the front brake pad.– Sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication.
– Check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte).
– Visually checking the condition of the
belts and various controls.
– Checking and topping up, if neces-
sary, the level of liquids (coolant, brake
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery
etc.).
– Change engine oil and oil filter, if re-
quired.
– Check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired.
– Check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys check and if necessary top up:
– the engine coolant fluid level
– brake fluid/hydraulic clutch control
fluid level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen washer and headlamp
washer fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
– check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard lights,
etc.).
– check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear.
Every 3000 kmcheck the level of
the engine oil and top up if necessary.
Every 5000 km(only for fuel oil en-
gines): drain the condensation water
from the filter. You are recommended to
use products of the FL Selenia, de-
signed and developed expressly for Alfa
Romeo cars (see the table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” in the Technical specifications”
chapter).

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1Air ducts for side window outlets.
2Side air vents.
3Light switch lever (high beam, flash-
ing, direction indicators) and controls
for Cruise Control (automatically
keeping a set speed, if present).
4Instrument cluster.
5Outlets for windscreen.
6Upper outlet.
7Oddments compartment.
8Centre air vents.
9Passenger’s air bag.
10Manual passenger’s side Air bag
deactivation switch.
11Glove box.
12Boot opening button (in glove box).13Button for rearscreen defrosting,
door mirrors and resistances at base
of windscreen (if present).
14Button for windscreen/front side
windows and door mirrors
defrosting, rearscreen heating,
resistances at base of windscreen (if
present).
15Cigar lighter.
16Alfa Romeo I.C.S. (INTEGRATED
CONTROL SYSTEM): RDS radio,
computer on board (TRIP), climate
control, clock and outside/inside
temperature, GSM phone and
navigation system (if present).
17Buttons for central locking, fuel flap
opening, switching off the ASR
function of the VDC system switching
on the STR system (if present).
18Rear fog guard switch.
19Front fog light switch.
20Hazard warning light switch.21Inside temperature sensor.
22Windscreen wiper/washer control
lever and rain sensor (if present).
23Ignition switch (ignition device).
24Driver’s air bag and horn.
25Lever for releasing/locking adjustable
steering wheel.
26Instrument lighting adjustment.
27Headlamp aiming device control
(except versions with gas discharge
headlights).
28Outside lights switch.
29Bonnet opening lever.
30Front floor air outlets.

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Engine starting ..............................134
EOBD (system) ..............................113
First aid kit ..................................199
Fluids and lubricants ......................243
Fog lamps ......................................93
"Follow me home" device ................60
Front roof lamp..............................100
Fuel consumption ..........................240
Fuel flap ........................................94
Fuel oil filter ..................................219
Fuel reserve ....................................73
Fuel tank cap ................................127
Fuses and relays ............................186
Gear shift ......................................95
Getting to know your car........11
Glovebox ........................................98
Handbrake ....................................95
Hazard warning lights ......................93Headlamps ....................................110
Headrests........................................33
High beam headlamps ......................58
Identification data..................232
In an emergency ............................157
In the event of an accident ..............198
Inside rear-view mirror ......................36
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ......................156
Instrument cluster ............................12
Instrument light dimmer ....................94
Interior equipment ............................96
Interior maintenance ......................228
Keys............................................ 16
Level checking ..............................209
Light switch ....................................57
Low beam headlamps ......................58
Luggage compartment ....................110
Maintenance
- Additional operations ................206
- Annual Inspection Programme ....206
- Maintenance programme ..........204
- Scheduled Maintenance ............202
Mileage recorder ..............................70
Number plate lights ......................179
Oddments compartments........103-104
Oddment compartment light ............183
Parking ......................................138
Parking lights ..................................58
Parking sensors................................67
Performance ..................................239
Pollen/dust filter ......................90-219
Position lights ..................................58
Power steering ..............................142
Power windows ..............................38