headlight bulb Alfa Romeo 8C 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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HEADLIGHTSBI-XENON HEADLIGHTS
The gas-discharge (Xenon) headlights use an
electric arc saturated with Xenon gas under
pressure, instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is markedly superior to that
of traditional light bulbs, in terms of quality
(brighter light) as well as of the span and
positioning of the area illuminated.
The advantages offered by better lighting can be
clearly perceived (less eye strain and increased
orientation for the driver and thus driving safety)
especially in the case of bad weather, fog
and/or insufficient road indications owing to the
broader illumination of the side zones, which are
normally left in the dark.The much broader illumination of the side zones
markedly increases driving safety as it allows the
driver to better detect other persons on the side
of the road (e.g. pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle drivers).
The electric arc requires very high voltage for
striking, but after activation power is supplied at
a lower voltage.
The headlights reach maximum brightness about
0.5 seconds after activation.
CAUTION
Should the bulbs need to
be replaced, have this operation
performed only at an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network. RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCKS!
DRIVING
CONDITIONSBEFORE A TRIP
Check the following at regular intervals and
always before long trips:
- tyre pressure and condition
- levels of fl uids and lubricants
- conditions of the windscreen wiper blades
- proper operation of the warning lights and
of the external lights.WARNING: It is always advisable to perform
these checks at least every 800 km and to
always follow the maintenance operations
provided for in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Schedule” book.It is also advisable to:
- clean the glass on the external lights and all
other glass surfaces
- properly adjust the mirrors, steering wheel,
seats and seat belts.

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HEADLIGHT CLUSTERS
To access the headlight bulbs can be accessed
from underneath the vehicle, after removing the
wheel housing.
The light bulbs of the headlight clusters are
arranged as follows:A - Position light bulb B - Direction indicator light bulbC - Bi-xenon low-beam/high-beam bulbD - DRL bulb (on vehicles manufactured for the
Japanese market, they are not operational;
for all the other markets where by law
they may not be turned on, they can
be deactivated from the multifunction
display).
CAUTION
Have the Xenon lamps and
low-beam/high beam bulbs replaced
and the system checked only at an
Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network. RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCKS!
It is advisable to contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network also for
replacement of the DRL, position and direction
indicator bulbs.
TAILLIGHT CLUSTERS
The taillight bulbs are arranged as follows:E - Position and stop lightF - Reverse light bulbG - Rear fog light bulbH - Direction indicator LED
Given the complexity of the operation, we
advise you to have the taillight cluster bulbs
replaced at an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.WARNING: For the countries that drive on the
left, the reverse lights and rear fog lights are
inverted.