Alfa Romeo 8C 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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CAUTION
Do not exceed the speed limit
of 110 Km/h (65 miles/h). Have the
tyre checked as soon as possible at
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
CAUTION
The sealant may be noxious or
irritating. Do not swallow and avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. In the
event of contact, rinse with abundant
water.
Consult a doctor in case of an allergic
reaction. Keep the sealant out of
children’s reach. Dispose of the empty
sealant bottle at an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
WARNING: Replace the bottle of sealant before
the expiry date at an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network. WARNING: The sealant contained in the bottle
of the Fix&Go kit may damage the sensor fitted
inside the wheel rim on vehicles equipped with
the tyre pressure monitoring system. In such
cases, the sensor must always be replaced
by an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNING: Before replacing a light bulb, make
sure that the corresponding fuse is in proper
working condition. For replacement, use only
genuine new light bulbs having the same
characteristics as the bulb to be replaced.

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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.

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DIRECTION INDICATOR
LIGHTS
To replace the direction indicator light bulb (5W):
1) Push the direction indicator forward to
compress the spring clip
J. 4) Remove the bulb
M and replace it.
5) Refi t the bulb holder turning it clockwise.
6) Refi t the direction indicator inserting fi rst
the retaining tab on the rear part and then
pressing the front part until hearing the
spring clip click into position.
WARNING: Proceed with care when removing
the side direction indicator light to avoid
damages to the vehicle body or to the indicator
itself.
2) Remove the rear part of the indicator by
releasing the catch
K and remove the unit.
3) Remove the bulb holder L by turning it
anticlockwise.

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3) Replace the snap-fi tted bulb
P.
4) Refi t the bulb holder
N inserting fi rst the
electrical connector side and then pressing
on the other side to hook up the clip. THIRD STOP LIGHT
In order to replace the bulbs, you must remove
the light cluster. It is therefore advisable to
contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network. NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the number plate light bulb (C 5W):
1) Release the dome light by gently prising on
the side with a screwdriver.
2) Remove the unit and turn the bulb holder.

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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNING: Before replacing a light bulb,
make sure that the corresponding fuse is in
proper working order. For replacement, use
only genuine new light bulbs having the same
characteristics as the bulb to be replaced.
FRONT DOME LIGHT
To replace the bulbs:
1) Gently prise with a screwdriver
A and
remove the dome light.
2) Replace the bulb:
- timed light
B (12V - 10W cartridge lamp)
- reading light C (12V - 3W).3) Refi t the cover inserting fi rst the left part
and then pressing the right part into seat.
WARNING: When refitting the dome light,
make sure that the electric wires are correctly
positioned and do not interfere with the dome
light edges and with the retaining tabs.

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REAR PILLAR LIGHTS
To replace the bulb (12V - 5W cartridge type):
1) Remove the light by levering it out gently
with a screwdriver at point
D.
2) Replace the bulb.
3) Refi t the light inserting fi rst the electrical
connector side and then pressing the other
side until fi tting the light into its seat.GLOVE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT
To replace the bulb:
1) Remove the transparent cover by levering it
out gently, using a screwdriver, at point
E.2) Raise the cover
F.

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3) Replace the bulb
G.
4) Refi t the cover, inserting fi rst the two-tab
side and then pressing on the other side.COURTESY LIGHTS
UNDER THE DOOR AND
THE DASHBOARD
To replace the bulb:
1) Use a screwdriver positioned at point
H to
lever out the light fi xing frame and remove
it.2) Turn the bulb holder
L and remove it.
3) Replace the snap-fi tted bulb
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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).
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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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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.