Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 170

CHANGING A BULB
GETTING TO KNOW
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR CAR
❒ Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❒ blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type and
power;
SAFETY
❒ after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❒ when a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is
intact before changing a bulb. For the location of fuses, refer to
the paragraph "Replacing fuses" in this section.
STARTING AND
DRIVING
Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metal part
only. Touching the transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the emitted light and
even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In case of accidental contact, wipe
IN AN
EMERGENCY the bulb with a cloth moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
Modifications or repairs to the electric system that are
SERVICING AND
not carried out properly or do not take the system
MAINTENANCE
technical specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas which may
cause small fragments of glass to be projected
outwards if the bulb is broken.
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Due to the high power supply voltage, gas discharge
bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be replaced by
specialised personnel: danger of death! Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or after heavy rain or
washing, the surface of headlights or rear lights, may steam up and/or
form drops of condensation on the inside. This is a natural
phenomenon due to the difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the glass which does not indicate
a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of lighting
devices. The mist disappears quickly when the lights are turned on,
starting from the centre of the diffuser, extending progressively towards
the edges.