fuses Alfa Romeo 8C 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

6SYMBOLSSome components of your ALFA ROMEO, are
equipped with coloured labels, applied onto
or next to them. The symbols shown on these
labels are important warnings that the user must
follow when using the component involved.
Below is a summary of all the symbols used
on the labelling of your ALFA ROMEO. The
component to which the symbol draws your
attention is shown next to the symbol.
In addition, the meaning of the symbol shown
is also indicated according to the following
sub-division: danger, prohibition, warning,
mandatory - with respect to that same symbol.DANGER SYMBOLS
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
It can start up automatically even with
the engine off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap when the
coolant is hot.
Coil
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving elements; Keep body parts and
clothing away.
Air-conditioning lines
Do not open. Gas under high pressure.SYMBOLS OF
PROHIBITIONS
Battery
Do not approach with open fl ames.
Battery
Keep children at a safe distance.
Heat guards - belts - pulleys - fans
Do not touch with your hands.
Engine compartment ECU protection
cover
Do not direct the jet of water on the
ECUs, relays and fuses.

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4) Refi t the bulb holder
L inserting fi rst the
electrical connector side and then pressing
on the other side to hook up the clip. IF A FUSE BLOWS
Replacing the fuses
When an electrical device ceases to work, check
that the corresponding fuse is in proper working
order.
A - Fuse intact.B - Fuse blownReplace the faulty fuse with a new one featuring
the same rating (same colour).
If the problem persists, contact an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.
CAUTION
Never replace a blown fuse
with anything other than a sound fuse
(same rating/colour).
A
B

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POSITION OF FUSES/
RELAYS
The fuses/relays are located in various parts of
the vehicle, namely:
- On the right hand side of the luggage
compartment.
- Behind the glove compartment, to the left
of the steering wheel.
- In the luggage compartment, next to the
battery.
FUSE COLOURS
dark
yellowbrown red light blue yellow white green
Ampere A5 A7,5 A10 A15 A20 A25 A30MAXI FUSE COLOURS
yellow green orange red blue
Ampere A20 A30 A40 A50 A60

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B
AB
F28
F22
F95
F93F15
F23
F8
MF1R6 R8 R9R28 R7R3
R15 R16 R14 R2
0 R20
L43
R4 R5
R2
MF2
MF3
MF4
MF5
MF85
F7 F10
F9 F11 F76F6 F21 F20 F19
F14 F18 F17 F91R24
F27 F66
F94 F24 F25
F16
L43
L44L44
FUSES AND RELAYS
IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
To access the fuses/relays, lift the engine
compartment lid and remove the cover
A by
undoing the four retaining screws
B.The fuses/relays are housed in 5 control boxes. The list of fuses and relays is shown in the
following pages.
WARNING: If you need to wash the engine
compartment, do not direct the jet of water for
too long directly on the engine compartment
ECU.

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Engine compartment fuses Pos. Amp. Colour System / Component
MF01Maxi 40A Orange +30 ABS (Pump)
MF02Maxi 60A Blue Air pump
MF03Maxi 40A Orange 1
st speed fans
MF04Maxi 50A Red 2nd speed fans
MF05Maxi 40A Orange A/C unit
MF85Maxi 60A Blue +30 front relay and fuse boxes
F0620A Yellow +15 key (Ignition switch)
F0730A Green Injection main relay, main relay coil
F087.5A Brown +30 Injection
F0910A Red +87 main relay I.E.
F1015A Light blue I.E. Secondary devices
F1115A Light blue +87 main relay I.E.
F1410A Red +15 I.E.
F1515A Light blue DRL
F167.5A Brown A.C. Compressor
F1710A Red Left-hand high beam
F1810A Red Right-hand high beam

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F-36
F-39
F-38
F-53
F-31F-52
F-41
F-43
F-40
F-44F-45
F-47
F-32
F-50
F-51F-46
F-33
F-37
F-42
F-12F-34
F-48
F-49
F-35
F-13
T01T12
T11T13
FUSES AND RELAYS
IN THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT, TO THE
LEFT OF THE STEERING
WHEEL
To access the fuses/relays, turn over the panel
C.The fuses/relays are housed in 2 control boxes. The list of fuses and relays is shown on pages.

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Relays in the passenger compartment, to the left of the steering wheelPos. Type Function
T01 Micro-relay 30A Low-beams
T11 Micro-relay 30A Heated rear window
T12 Micro-relay 30A Connected devices 1
T13 Maxi-relay 50A Connected devices 2
Fuses inside the passenger compartment, to the left of the steering wheel
Pos. Amp. Colour System / Component
F12 15A Light blue +30 Right-hand low beam
F13 15A Light blue +30 Left-hand low beam
F31 7.5A Brown INT/A For A.C. unit NBC (Body Computer Node)
F32 10A Red +30 dome lights, step lights, CAV, driver- and passenger-side footwell lights
F33 20A Yellow Position available
F34 20A Yellow Position available
F35 7.5A Brown +15 engine signals, coils R5, R6, R9, R24, SCC, door locking/unlocking control
F36 10A Red +30 NQS
F37 10A Red +15 NQS, left-hand and right-hand headlights
F38 15A Light blue Rear window lock

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D
IN AN EMERGENCY
RELAY/FUSE BOXES
INSIDE THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
To access the fuses/relays lift the cover
D.There are 3 relay and fuse boxes. To access the fuses and relays inside the control
boxes, remove the covers by levering up the
fastening tabs.

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Relays inside the luggage compartmentPos. Type Function
R17 BOSCH micro-relay 20A 1st speed fuel pump
R18 BOSCH micro-relay 20A 2nd speed fuel pump
R19 Micro-relay 20A Reverse
R25 Micro-relay 20A Glove compartment motor
R26 Micro-relay 20A Third stop
R27 - Position available
Fuses inside the luggage compartment
Pos. Amp. Colour System / Component
F30 - - Position available
F54 20A Yellow Gearbox
F55 - - Position available
F56 - - Position available
F60 20A Yellow +30 NPG lock actuators (Driver door node), NPP (Passenger Door Node), left- and right-hand power
window motor electronics
F61 - - Position available
F63 20A Yellow +30 Fuel pump
F64 7.5A Brown +30 Reverse gear

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System activation ......................................... 117
Operation with the engine off ......................... 118
Driving the vehicle ........................................ 119
Upshifting (UP) ............................................ 120
UPshift for engine overrevving ....................... 120
Downshifting (DOWN) .................................. 120
DOWNshift for engine underrevving ................ 120
Requesting neutral (N) ................................. 121
Stopping the vehicle ..................................... 121
Turning off the engine and deactivating
the system ............................................... 121
Other system functions .................................. 122
Push start ................................................... 124
Using the brakes ..............................................124
Using the engine ..............................................125
Breaking-in .................................................. 125
Engine and transmission ................................ 125
While driving ............................................... 125
Constant speed regulator (Cruise Control) .........126
General ....................................................... 126
Controls ..................................................... 127
Storing a speed ............................................ 127
Restoring the speed stored in the memory ....... 128
Increasing the speed stored in the memory ...... 128
Reducing the speed stored in the memory ........ 128
Resetting the speed stored in the memory ....... 129
Headlights .......................................................130
Bi-xenon headlights ..................................... 130Driving conditions ............................................130
Before a trip ................................................ 130
Capacities ................................................... 131
Safe driving ................................................. 131
Before you drive .......................................... 131
Travelling .................................................... 132
Driving at night ............................................ 132
Driving in the rain ......................................... 133
Driving in fog ............................................... 133
Driving in the mountains ................................ 134
Driving on snow or ice ................................... 134
Anti-pollution devices ......................................135
Other advice ................................................ 136
Parking ...........................................................136
Electric parking brake .................................... 137
Tyres ...............................................................141
Tyre infl ation pressure when cold ................... 141
Winter tyres ................................................ 141
Snow chains ................................................ 142
Useful accessories to keep in the vehicle ...........142
In an emergency ..................................... 145
Emergency starting ..........................................146
Toolkit ........................................................ 147
If a tyre gets a puncture ..................................147
Precautions in the event of a puncture ............. 147
If an exterior light goes out ..............................149Headlight clusters ......................................... 150
Taillight clusters ........................................... 150
Direction indicator lights ................................ 151
Third stop light ............................................. 152
Number plate lights ...................................... 152
If an interior light goes out ..............................153
Front dome light ......................................... 153
Rear pillar lights ........................................... 154
Glove compartment light ............................... 154
Courtesy lights under the door and
the dashboard ........................................... 155
If a fuse blows ............................................. 156
Position of fuses/relays ................................ 157
Fuse colours ................................................ 157
Maxi Fuse colours ........................................ 157
Fuses and relays in the engine compartment .... 158
Fuses and relays in the passenger
compartment, to the left of the steering
wheel ...................................................... 162
Relay/fuse boxes inside the luggage
compartment ............................................ 165
If the battery is at ........................................168
Starting with the auxiliary battery ................... 168
Recharging the battery .................................. 168
If you have to jack up the vehicle ....................169
If you have to tow the vehicle .........................170
In the event of an accident ..............................171