Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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TAILGATE CLOSING
WARNI NG
Lower the tailgate pressing the lock un-
When using the boot,
til hearing the locking click.
make sure the loads do
not exceed the permitted
IMPORTANT If the option for ”Indep.
weight (see “Technical specifi-
boot” is on, before closing the boot,
cations” chapter). Also make
check whether you have with you the
sure the items in the boot are
ignition key since the boot will be locked
arranged properly to prevent
automatically.
them being thrown forwards
fig. 96
A0 E00 8 5m
and injuring passengers should
lift seat back lever A-fig. 96 and
you brake sharply.
tilt the seat back forward. Lever rais-
The addition of objects
ing is indicated by a “red band” B .
(speakers, spoilers, etc.)
EXTENDING THE BOOT
on the rear shelf or boot IMPORTANT
Before folding the back-
lid, except those envisaged by (for versions/markets, rest over onto the cushion, in order to
the manufacturer, may prevent avoid interference, make sure that the
where provided)
the gas filled struts at the sides seat belt branches are in their housings
To extend the boot proceed as follows:
of the boot from working prop- on the cushion.
erly.
remove rear head restraints;
move aside the seat belt, check that
it is not twisted;
WARNIN G
Never travel with ob-
jects on the rear shelf
to prevent them being thrown
forwards and injuring passen-
gers in case of accident or
sharp braking.
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