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SAFETY 
DEVICES
W
ARNING 
LIGHTS AND 
MESSAGES
CAR 
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL 
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE 
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND 
CONTROLS
IN AN 
EMERGENCY
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
unit 
fig. 25/a as follows:
Main beam headlights
Sidelights/direction indicators
Dipped 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/a by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise;
❒ disconnect the electric connector A-
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
A0E0191m
fig. 25/a
A0E0540m
fig. 25
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