Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010 Owner'S Handbook Manual Download

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223-248 Alfa 159 GB 3-12-2009 14:11 Pagina 228

CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS

For refilling amounts refer to Technical
Specifications section.

When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:

they are all incompatible with
one another and could serious-
ly damage the car.

fig. 1 - 1.8 140 HP version

A0 E0 37 4 m

WARNIN G

6 5 3

Never smoke while

working in the engine

compartment; gas and inflam-
mable vapours may be pre-

sent, with the risk of fire.

Engine oil -

Battery

Brake fluid -

Windscreen washer

fluid -

Engine coolant -

Power steering fluid

fig. 2 - 1750 TURBO BENZINA version

A0 E0 85 4 m

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Summary of Contents for ALFA 159 2010

Page 1: ...Alfa 159 cop LUM GB Alfa 159 cop LUM GB 7 04 2010 11 19 Pagina 1 ENGLISH ALFA OWNER HANDBOOK 159 Alfa Services...

Page 2: ...respect for the environment which characterize this The enclosed Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations the warranty certificate and a guide to the services of fered by Alfa Romeo Services whi...

Page 3: ...press the START STOP but ton Diesel engines ensure that the handbrake is up fully press the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator put the gear lever neutral fit the electronic key down into th...

Page 4: ...ARD for versions markets where provided Keep the code card in a safe place not in the car SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip top condition and...

Page 5: ...specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the perfor mance safety characteristics and low running costs of your car It is also necessar y to maintain warranty cover Service guide This...

Page 6: ...wed to prevent rules may lead to serious damage to serious injury the car from damaging the environment being caused to the car which in some circumstances may cause forfeiture of the warranty cover T...

Page 7: ...F RACK SKI RACK 106 RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY 30 HEADLIGHTS 106 SEATS 45 ABS SYSTEM 108 HEAD RESTRAINTS 48 VDC SYSTEM 110 STEERING WHEEL 49 EOBD SYSTEM 115 REARVIEW MIRRORS 50 SOUND SYSTEM...

Page 8: ...perature gauge petrol versions or turbocharger pressure gauge diesel versions 10 Passenger s air bag 11 Passenger s knees air bag for ver sions markets where provided 12 Glove box 13 Sound system for...

Page 9: ...iesel versions the rev counter fig 2 Versions with multifunction display A0 E03 1 2m end scale value is at 6000 rpm A Speedometer speed indicator B Warning lights C Rev counter D Reconfigurable multif...

Page 10: ...counter D Multifunction display fig 3 a 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions with multifunction display A0 E08 7 0m A Speedometer speed indicator B Warning lights C Rev counter D Reconfigurable multifunction d...

Page 11: ...that par matically activated when the electronic ticular component key is removed The plate summarising the symbols used An electronic device in fact is fitted in fig 4 can be found under the bonnet...

Page 12: ...de has not been recognised cor new keys up to a maximum of eight flashing on certain versions a rectly the warning light turns on on apply solely to Alfa Romeo Authorized Y dedicated message is dis ce...

Page 13: ...cap with alarm de The car is delivered with two copies of car activation for versions markets where the key with remote control provided The electronic key operates the ignition Button shall be used...

Page 14: ...bag IMPORTANT Remote control fre control given is refused or failing the for versions markets where pro quency may be disturbed by radio trans battery should be replaced with an vided missions outsid...

Page 15: ...onB vice has been actuated remove the snap fitted case B doors cannot be opened from fig 10 red by levering with the inside the car in any way Used batteries are metal insert A of the electronic key w...

Page 16: ...door fig 11 A0E 00 21 m remains blocked inside the passenger s and rear doors Device activation compartment when he she closes the door The device is automatically activated on every door in the follo...

Page 17: ...s second clockwise counter clockwise counter clockwise Direction 2 flashings 1 flashing 2 flashings 1 flashing 3 flashings 2 flashings indicators flashing Led on Deterrence Turning on fixed Deterrence...

Page 18: ...iren will activate when tion switch point the electronic key in opening one of the doors or the boot battery cable cutting the direction of the car then press and To deactivate the siren see paragraph...

Page 19: ...the dows and sunroof for versions markets IMPORTANT On certain versions any system off by pressing button check where provided are shut attempt to break in detected by the sys for proper locking of do...

Page 20: ...ve the elec In keeping with the laws in force in each always remove the tronic key into the ignition device when country on the subject of radio fre electronic key from the ignition the engine is off...

Page 21: ...e starting in sec electric and electronic devices will be de tion Correct use of the car activated after approx 1 hour IMPORTANT Fit completely the elec START STOP BUTTON tronic key into the ignition...

Page 22: ...yed warning message will not impair Disengaging area resulting in a gradual loss of en steering lock operation gine power in order to bring engine rpm The steering column lock will disengage below to...

Page 23: ...ant fluid temperature is too high in this case stop the engine and contact 1 tank full see the indications given IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always Alfa Romeo Authorized Services in paragraph At the fil...

Page 24: ...um of un favourable conditions i e slow speed fig 19 fig 20 A0E0 1 79 m A0 E01 8 0m uphill fully laden or towing a trailer with ENGINE OIL TURBOCHARGER hot outside temperature TEMPERATURE GAUGE PRESSU...

Page 25: ...light intensity of the indi TRIP METER RESET fig 21 gauges fuel level gauge engine oil tem cations given on the instrument panel perature gauge petrol versions or su display sound system display for v...

Page 26: ...the road symbol E fig 22 driving more particularly fig 22 A0E 00 60 m Speed limit exceeded INFORMATION ON Engine oil level STANDARD SCREEN Clock A fig 22 External temperature B Total km or mi or trip...

Page 27: ...the car speed slows 5 km h 5 mph set on left stalk fig 24 below the set speed limit or after press Speed limit on off and speed limit ing briefly the MENUbutton This pro value MENU cedure is carried o...

Page 28: ...lash press buttons to adjust time press button MENU until selecting press buttons to select ON or Clock is always displayed in 24h mode BUZZ the display will show BUZZ OFF 24 hours and a figure corres...

Page 29: ...level will be indicated by a ded and km or mi or miles according to the unit set Whenicated warning message on the display press again button MENU km a scheduled service interval coupon or mi will fla...

Page 30: ...he lights of the rev ignition device the engine PRESS PEDAL AND counter and instruments START press brake or clutch pedal and When this function is off the display This function can be activated only...

Page 31: ...r y when driving more particu The dateCin the middle of the display a few seconds the time the km covered larly will stay on until another display info isand the external temperature activated e g Lig...

Page 32: ...ack to the pre required option and or to go to previ fig 25 viously selected option of the main A0 E00 7 4m ous screen menu SETUP MENU to scroll up down the Setup Menu options or to increase decrease...

Page 33: ...MENU to store the displayed submenu option and to the new setting and to go to the next Low oil level will be indicated by a ded enter the corresponding setup menu setup menu option if this is the las...

Page 34: ...bled With the Radionavigation system it is only possible to adjust set the following functions Speed for versions markets where provided for versions markets Limit Light sensor sensitivity and S B R b...

Page 35: ...d as follows lows you are near the required setting com briefly press button MENU the pre plete adjustment with single presses briefly press button MENU the dis viously set level will flash on the dis...

Page 36: ...briefly press button MENU hours plete adjustment with single presses will show on the display briefly press button MENU 12h or 24h according to previous setting briefly press button MENU to go press b...

Page 37: ...on MENU to go quired volume tuning activation or AutoSTore back to the menu screen or press the briefly press button MENU month Audio CD MP3 CD selected track button for long to go back to the stan wi...

Page 38: ...n this chapter ton on central console OFF according to previous setting To activate independent boot function To activate deactivate ON OFF this will flash on the display ON or deactivate it OFF proce...

Page 39: ...g show on the display lows In this case the option Cons Unit of the press button or to select the re briefly press button MENU km or Setup Menu can be selected but it is quired language mi according t...

Page 40: ...lume proceed as follows To set the required language proceed as follows briefly press button MENU the pre briefly press button MENU the pre briefly press button MENU the pre viously set level will sho...

Page 41: ...bring back to back to the menu screen or press the play will show a warning message Once standard screen button for long to go back to the stan on theNIGHT PANEL function can be dard screen deactivate...

Page 42: ...is latter function as shown in fig 27 is contained within the complete mission Both functions are resettable reset start of new mission Reset Trip A Reset Trip A End of complete mission End of complet...

Page 43: ...er Correct use of the car on the display will show type of route highways urban moun Trip B displays information concern tain etc use conditions of the car ing Average speed load transported tire pres...

Page 44: ...option is displayed at the top of TRIP BUTTON the screen the other one at the bottom short push to display the different ButtonTRIP fig 28 set on the right see fig 29 values steering column stalk shal...

Page 45: ...ronic key into ignition device Trip A to Trip B to reset the Trip A press and keep manual reset press and keep pressed pressed button TRIP for over 2 sec buttonTRIPfor over 2 seconds onds automatic re...

Page 46: ...you have recalled the ing from common use of the car plan view by pressing the TRIP button You are however recommended dashes will be displayed instead of to avoid strong and or contin Moving the sea...

Page 47: ...n downwards to achieve the required Pushing the lever downwards the seat height will bend forward fig 33 A0 E01 8 9m IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car Seat warming ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ried out only...

Page 48: ...vice D Lombar adjustment To store the required seat position ad just it as required then press the button IMPORTANT Seat can only be ad corresponding to position to store for a justed when the electr...

Page 49: ...required head restraints can be re back of your head and not justable head restraint also for the central moved as follows your neck Only in this position seat see previous paragraph for height do the...

Page 50: ...t gine turned off downwards then adjust the steering wheel as required To lock the steering wheel push lever A upwards fig 36 A0E 01 36 m WARNI NG It is absolutely forbid den to carry out what ever af...

Page 51: ...ro chromic mirrorfig 38 The electro turn selector A to1 to select the left chromic function is turned on off by door mirror pressing button ON OFFin the low turn selector A to 2 to select the right er...

Page 52: ...o driving po To store mirror position proceed as fol Manually folding of the mirror sition press again buttonC fig 39 lows When required for example when the To perform storing proceed as fol mirror c...

Page 53: ...d before remov ing the electronic key from the ignition The mirror will set automatically to the device previously stored position This enables mirror alignment if when If no parking position has been...

Page 54: ...Upper vent 2 Adjustable and swivel central vents 3 Adjustable and swivel side vents 4 Lower vents for rear seats 5 Adjustable and swivel air vents for rear seats for versions markets where provided 6...

Page 55: ...NG VENTS CENTRAL AND REAR VENTS fig 46 These vents are located at the ends A SIDE VENTS fig 42 43 for versions markets fig 45 and on the front part B of the where provided These vents are aligned on t...

Page 56: ...1m E Windscreen front side windows and door mirrors max demisting defrosting AIR DISTRIBUTION Q air flow towards the lower part of on off button the passenger compartment and wind SELECTION F Air rec...

Page 57: ...de ditions frosting in the windscreen wiper area N to warm the feet of front and rear passengers This function is timed and switches off Window demisting automatically after few minutes or by M to wa...

Page 58: ...several people in the vices car to prevent window misting up turn knob C to top speed Do not use the air recirculation functionturn knob B to O on rainy cold days as it would consid v press buttons an...

Page 59: ...comfort buttons that turns on air recirculation automati For top quality temperature control in cally when it detects the presence of out the two three areas of the passenger s side polluted air for...

Page 60: ...tment knob on passenger side F heated rear window door mirrors on off button G MAX DEF function button fast de frosting demisting function for wind screen heated rear window and door mirrors with heat...

Page 61: ...ing demisting function for windscreen heat ed rear window and door mirrors with heating function H buttons for adjusting the fan speed I OFF button to disable climate control L air recirculation on of...

Page 62: ...and then to press the AUTO button ly in the left front zone knob B or right tem to the one zone mode and it is front zone knob E or rear zone knob The climate control system allows to per shown by bot...

Page 63: ...can be made wish to cool the passenger compartment 16 C To switch the function off you only need as quickly as possible by taking the to turn the ring of knob B or E P of greatest advantage from the...

Page 64: ...tion on At starting if climate control system is partment rainy cold days as it would operating in automatic mode the fan air recirculation considerably increase the pos speed is kept at minimum until...

Page 65: ...lowing but demisting defrosting of the windscreen v tons v AUTO or the system and front side windows and on certain outside air intake switches off the MAX DEF function re versions electric windscreen...

Page 66: ...e windscreen de mate control compres frosting in the windscreen wiper area sor is necessary for cooling With compressor off the system will and dehumidifying the air it is check whether outside temper...

Page 67: ...rtment This frost them and side outlets passenger s body type of distribution allows heating of AD Splitting of the air flow between D Splitting of the air flow between the passenger compartment in th...

Page 68: ...ess button to in recirculation system in queues or tunnels crease the flow of air to the automatic control indicated by but to avoid admitting polluted air from out windscreen ton led A side The prolo...

Page 69: ...en IMPORTANTWith AQS function on etc The filtering action takes place un after a preset time with recirculation on der all air inlet conditions and it is clear the compressor will enable outside air l...

Page 70: ...minutes at winter weather to quickly reach a com the display is off least before fitting the electronic fortable temperature in the passenger key into the ignition device in air recirculation is activ...

Page 71: ...l is straight Knurled ring at O towards the steering wheel 2 unsta n d ened ble position Warning light 1 on the Sidelights instrument panel will turn on If you want to show that you are about to chang...

Page 72: ...fail At each single movement of the stalk ure is shown by the instrument panel On certain versions the daylight sen the staying on of the lights is extended warning light 1 whereas on other ver sor se...

Page 73: ...turn front fog lights on press button With left stalk at central position the four the instrument panel will turn on at the A to activate these lights it is necessary parking lights and the number pla...

Page 74: ...a consequence If operation is fig 54 A0E 00 66 m headlight washer if provided not restored contact Fiat Dealer 2 continuous slow ship Windscreen washer wiper 3 continuous fast The stalk can be moved...

Page 75: ...g the stalk a further stroke af where provided tomatic function ter about 6 seconds will complete the The rain sensor A fig 55 located be Removing the electronic key from the wiping operation hind the...

Page 76: ...adjust itself in the pres where provided fig 56 ence of the following par ticular condi tions Headlight washers are visible and are fit Streaks of water could ted with a nozzle for each external light...

Page 77: ...A fig 57 to In the case of need when overtaking ing long journeys specially on high for instance acceleration is possible sim ways because the speed memorised is The device cannot be engaged in first...

Page 78: ...f the stalk will corre it press buttonRES spond to a slight decrease in speed press the RES button set at stalk about 1 5 km h while keeping the end Automatic Cruise Control stalk downwards will corre...

Page 79: ...In the event of device C to turn on off the passenger s cour door open the front ceiling light and the malfunction or failure tesy light puddle lights will turn off automatically turn the knurled rin...

Page 80: ...imed operation is stopped when refitting the electronic key into the ignition device Starting the engine front central and rear courtesy lights will turn off Removing the electronic key from the ignit...

Page 81: ...cally after a few minutes To fig 59 turn them on again open another door or close and open again the same door Press button Versions with sunroof fig 60 A to turn on off the driver s courtesy for vers...

Page 82: ...that triggers the of a crash comes into operation by cut be impossible to open it In this fuel cut off switch the doors will unlock ting off the power supply event try to open one of the automaticall...

Page 83: ...ARNIN G Before resetting the fu press button A fig 61 to reset the el cut off switch care fuel cut off switch WARNI NG fully inspect the car for fuel Before resetting the open the bonnet leaks or dama...

Page 84: ...nt compartment Access to the food box is gained from To open the oddment compartment the oddment compartment by lifting tab press buttonA fig 64 and raise the A fig 65 Turn wheel B to adjust the cover...

Page 85: ...ig 68 fig 71 buttonB fig 70 and raise the cover A0E0 1 43 m A0 E02 0 0m C fig 70 Ski compartment Ski compartment for versions markets for versions markets where provided where provided This compartmen...

Page 86: ...en the It is located on the central console near glove compartment this light will turn off the handbrake lever To use the cigar automatically after a few minutes The lighter raise cover A fig 75 as s...

Page 87: ...l lights these It is located on the central console be IMPORTANT Always check that the cig devices will switch on according to the tween the seats see fig 77 ar lighter has turned off passenger s comp...

Page 88: ...ral part and pull it up wards To use the cigar lighter raise cover A fig 81 A0 E01 5 6m fig 78 and open lidB IMPORTANTDo not use the ashtray EYEGLASSES HOLDER Front ashtray is removable to remove as p...

Page 89: ...ront seats ter removing the electronic key from the ignition device SUN VISORS These are positioned to the sides of the fig 83 A0E0 1 98 m rear view mirror They can swing to the sides and up or down S...

Page 90: ...g garage doors or gates or for turning PROGRAMMING 2 press and keep pressed the required on off lighting system and for activat HomeLink button A or B or C Do not IMPORTANT While programming the ing d...

Page 91: ...button A or B onds later the led is still flashing slow the portable remote control seems to orC During signal transmission the led ing repeat the operation changing again have programmed HomeLink Ho...

Page 92: ...n 2 ple animals or objects within the ma IMPORTANTThe car shall be within start to perform operation 3 within noeuvre space of main doors or gates to the range of the motor Pull up the hand 30 seconds...

Page 93: ...llows make and model of your car in onds later the led is still flashing slow press and keep pressed the outer cluding the date of manufacture and ing repeat the operation changing again buttons A and...

Page 94: ...ded with manually ing selectorA fig 87 to position ther by personal objects get operated sun curtain with handle and air ting caught in the mechanism Operating the selector it is possible to vents or...

Page 95: ...pressing it it is possible to use the Inhibit posi fig 88 A0 E00 7 0m tion that will exclude the anti crushing SUN CURTAIN fig 88 safety system WARNI NG The sun curtain shall be used to adjust Open an...

Page 96: ...with stroke is stopped immediately and its press selector again within 3 seconds out power supply the sunroof can be stroke is reversed to the preset position and keep it pressed operated manually pro...

Page 97: ...ed the led is off are open after pressing the electronic the outside pressing the button will lock all the key button the direction indicators and Press the electronic key button or fit doors Central...

Page 98: ...check for prop metal insert of the key into the driver s er engagement by trying to open a rear door lock or by fitting the key into the fig 91 A0E 01 55 m door with the internal handle ignition devic...

Page 99: ...protection plug on the IMPORTANTAfter disconnecting the Doorknobs can be realigned only after door battery or failing the protection fuse the recharging the battery as follows door locking unlocking...

Page 100: ...en the windows trical windows are provided with a safe On all versions keep button pressed ty system with anti crushing seal able toor for over 2 seconds to open all the win recognize the eventual pre...

Page 101: ...sti abling disabling controls when rear tuting a danger to the passen On the driver s door panel are set the power window controls are disabled the gers in the car buttons fig 93 for controlling with...

Page 102: ...turn off automati versions boot opening can be set by cally after a few minutes selecting the option Indep boot fig 94 A0E 04 98 m see paragraph Reconfigurable multi function display in this section...

Page 103: ...rovided on will the button q on the central console cause the following fig 95 A0E0 2 28 m press the remote control button or volumetric protection deactivation EMERGENCY OPENING OF the button q on th...

Page 104: ...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...

Page 105: ...the both retainers the red band B aside case of an accident fig 97 A0E 01 31 m the levers A shall no longer be visible The red band B actually indicates that ANCHORING THE LOAD the backrest is not pro...

Page 106: ...rations these springs and guide the bonnet only when the car is while raising it stationary IMPORTANT Before opening the bon net check that windscreen wiper arms WARNI NG are not lifted from the winds...

Page 107: ...kilometers when travelling with the headlights on check that fastening screws are firmly the headlights must be set properly Con tightened tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the headlights p...

Page 108: ...OAD completely stored into the boot button control panel near the steering The dipped beam headlights are adjust wheel IMPORTANTCheck headlight slant ed for circulation in the country in which If the...

Page 109: ...ltered to fit the type of road ing unnecessary risks road conditions surface System is completed by EBD Electron ic Braking Force Distribution which dis WARNI NG tributes the braking action between fr...

Page 110: ...message on the dis and messages speed and considerably increases the play see section Warning lights and pressure in the brake circuit In this case with sharp braking the rear messages In this case th...

Page 111: ...ystem is therefore particular In the event of failure the VDC system by the instrument panel warning light ly useful when grip conditions of the is automatically disconnected and the on certain versio...

Page 112: ...the road sur wheel has dimensions smaller gine running clutch and brake ped face visibility an traffic Road than the standard tyre and al depressed gearbox to neutral or safety is always the driver s...

Page 113: ...car tain versions together with the dedicat automatically every time one or both dri is going to move will be heard ed message on the display see section ving wheels slip Warning lights and messages A...

Page 114: ...condi ASR VDC button on the central console case always be adapted to the tions of the road surface When the ASR is switched off this is conditions of the road surface acceleration on slippery snowy...

Page 115: ...ear shifting cuts tyres must absolutely be of urable multifunction display symbol in providing torque to the engine thus the same brand and type on all V is displayed In this case contact Al preventin...

Page 116: ...also alerts the driver by turning on the checked by means of special nector that can be interfaced with ap warning light U on the instrument pan equipment by traffic agents Al propriate tools which m...

Page 117: ...se qualified personnel besides idated Sound system presetting includes suggesting the most suitable devices be longing to Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo will sound system power cables also evaluate the over...

Page 118: ...onsibil IMPORTANT The use of mobile ity for damages caused by the installa phones HAM radio systems or other tion of non genuine accessories or not similar devices inside the passenger recommended by...

Page 119: ...activat dicators will sound warning signals as ed with electronic key fitted into the ig The presence and the distance from the soon as an obstacle is detected as the nition device when reverse gear i...

Page 120: ...erfor ming manoeuvres of rear obstacles near walls fig 105 A0E 02 31 m on versions with 8 sensors 4 front sensors and 4 rear sensors obstacles are indicated by rear and front WARNIN G buzzers This fea...

Page 121: ...ions detected at a distance less than 0 9 m DISPLAY for versions markets clean sensors quickly keeping front and 1 40 m rear where provided the vapour jet high pressure An obstacle positioned at side...

Page 122: ...e sensors can be ically when the trailer If the warning light stays on contact Al altered by dirt snow or ice deposited on electric cable plug is fitted into fa Romeo Authorized Services to have the s...

Page 123: ...escription of wheel for versions markets event brake the car cautiously and the two indications see the Warning where provided at regular in avoid sudden steering Lights and Messages section This sys...

Page 124: ...tay on contact to prevent damages or wrong sensor re Romeo Authorized Services Alfa Romeo Authorized Services fitting contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have tyre and or rim Strong radio freque...

Page 125: ...fa Romeo YES Authorized Services Wheel change Repair damaged NO YES with space saver spare wheel wheel Wheel change Contact Alfa Romeo NO YES with snow tyres Authorized Services Wheel change YES NO wi...

Page 126: ...uld this occur to restore proper in IMPORTANTAn inefficient catalyst winter type arctic type mountains cold dication just have next refuelling with leads to harmful exhaust emissions thus areas the en...

Page 127: ...etaining it to the flap so it start the engine and empty the cannot be lost When refuelling attach tank If the engine has been run the cap to the flap as illustrated even for only a very short time Cl...

Page 128: ...ay catalytic converter vapours Lambda sensor fig 110 A0E 01 30 m fuel evaporation system EMERGENCY OPENING OF In addition do not let the engine run THE FUEL FILLER CAP even for a test with one or more...

Page 129: ...therefore park the car present in the exhaust gases of Diesel conditions of use of the car During re over inflammable materials engines claiming the following phenomena could grass dry leaves pine nee...

Page 130: ...S A FETY D EVICES S A FETY DEVICES SEAT BELTS 130 S B R SYSTEM 131 PRETENSIONERS 132 CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY 135 PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 140 FRONT AIR BAGS...

Page 131: ...press button C for side and central seats a short stretch then pull it out again when travelling without jerking Rear seat belts shall be worn as shown in the figurefig 2 To unfasten the seat belts pr...

Page 132: ...A fig 3 aside fasten the front seat belts is properly secured at leversB is no longer visible The red both sides red band A fig 3 fit the electronic key into the ignition de band actually indicates t...

Page 133: ...obsta action begins cles such as kerbs etc Contact WARNI NG Front pretensioners activation is indi Alfa Romeo Authorized Services The pretensioner can cated by buckle withdrawal downwards for any ass...

Page 134: ...e shoulder and cross the chest diago THE SEAT BELTS the belts unfastened nally The lower par t should adhere to The driver must comply with and havethe pelvisfig 6 and not the abdomen the vehicle occu...

Page 135: ...ners IMPORTANT Never travel with a child have been activated sitting on the passenger s lap with a sin gle belt to protect them both fig 7 to clean the belts wash by hand with Do not fasten other obje...

Page 136: ...t child s seats with the cradle Compared with adults a child s head is As it may be noted the groups overlap facing backwards since the air proportionately larger and heavier than partly and in fact i...

Page 137: ...ary to which supporting the head does not in with seat fitted with front cushion check the warning light F on duce stress on the neck in the event of fig 9 through which the car seat belt the front ce...

Page 138: ...from 22 kg to 36 kg the seat children may be restrained directly by size of the child s chest no longer re the car belts The only function of the quires a support to space the child s back seat is to...

Page 139: ...eight Seat with Seat with Rear seat side Rear seat central 6 positions 8 positions Group 0 0 up to 13 kg U U U U Group 1 9 18 kg U U U U Group 2 15 25 kg U U U U Group 3 22 36 kg U U U U Key U suitabl...

Page 140: ...air bag is deacti sit incorrectly or release the belts ousness of the crash that trig vatedalways check that the warn gered it You are advised to passengers should never carry chil ing light F on the...

Page 141: ...o is available with the child s seat shall be then se WARNI NG the Universal Isofix Duo Plus child s cured to fasteners B fig 13 set behind Mount the child restraint seat shown in head restraints syst...

Page 142: ...de rear Group 0 0 to 10 kg Facing backwards E IL Facing backwards E IL Facing backwards D IL Group 0 0 to 13 kg Facing backwards C IL Facing backwards D IL Facing backwards C IL Group I 9 Facing forwa...

Page 143: ...s BAGS stance the protection offered by the air or other objects to the The front air bags driver and passen bag is reduced steering wheel or to the air ger and knees air bags driver and pas bag cover...

Page 144: ...on adjusted in the most backward contained in a special recess in the cen It consists of an instant inflating cush position to prevent any contact tre of the steering wheelfig 14 ion contained into a...

Page 145: ...bag forthe ignition key is removed under the steering wheel for the driver versions markets where provided and The key operated switch has two posi fig 16 and into the lower part of the the side bag...

Page 146: ...ation will placing the cushion between the occu you are recommended to always wear not inhibit the operation of the head pro pant and the internal parts of the side as specified by law in Europe and m...

Page 147: ...of the roof fig IMPORTANT When the airbag in erations concerning the air bags must 20 and covered by proper finishing flates it emits a small amount of dusts only be carried out c o Alfa Romeo Au Wind...

Page 148: ...e this event air bags or preten hands on the steering door on the windows and in sioners could not trigger in wheel rim when driving so the window bag unfolding case of impact or in a minor that if th...

Page 149: ...car is stationary On bag will be deployed in a crash the other hand remember that after which it should go off WARNI NG if the key is not fitted into the ignition device no safety sys Do not hook rigi...

Page 150: ...9 10 51 Pagina 149 CO RRECT US E O F THE CAR CO RRECT US E O F THE CA R ENGINE STARTING 150 PARKING 155 USING THE GEARBOX 156 CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS 157 TOWING TRAILERS 159 SNOW TYRES 162 SNOW CHAIN...

Page 151: ...the ignition device in an emergency draining the batter CODE system in section Dashboard this ensures that the steering column lock and controls is deactivated while the car is moving e g towing the c...

Page 152: ...lutch pedal pressed pressing the accelerator IMPORTANT It is possible to start the Put the gear lever neutral Put the gear lever neutral engine keeping pressed only the brake Fit the electronic key in...

Page 153: ...g the START STOPbut not start do not insist but contact Alfa ton and keeping the clutch pedal If the engine will not start after pressing Romeo Authorized Services pressed button START STOP repeat the...

Page 154: ...l performance for for safety reasons the removing the electronic key from the the initial kilometres Wait until the engine can be turned off when ignition device coolant temperature gauge starts the c...

Page 155: ...insert see paragraph strument panel on and off by pressing fig 1 A0 E0 04 3 m Electronic key in section Dash buttonSTART STOP with brake ped board and controls IMPORTANT Only fit the metal insert al a...

Page 156: ...BRAKE moving accidentally Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone The handbrake lever A fig 2 is locat if the car is parked on a steep slope Do ed between the two front seats Pull the not leave the e...

Page 157: ...or A fig 4 under the hand resting on the gear knob and at the same time move the lever as the force ex gearshift lever leftwards and then for erted even if slight could lead ward After engaging revers...

Page 158: ...IDERATIONS from the roof as soon as they are no which are not certified for the specific longer used These accessories lower air use on the vehicle may reduce the aero Car maintenance penetration and...

Page 159: ...ately slowly avoiding high speeds Top speed stances This way the engine will warm faster Fuel consumption considerably increas Traffic and road conditions es with speed Avoid superfluous brak Unnecess...

Page 160: ...not exceeded given in the log book stallation should be carried out by spe account should be taken of the fully cialised personnel who release a special laden trailer including accessories and docume...

Page 161: ...car regulations with reference to 94 20 EC imum thickness of 4 mm manufacturer and or the tow hitch man Directive and subsequent amendments ufacturer The counter plates 3 must have a min For any versi...

Page 162: ...149 164 Alfa 159 GB 8 04 2009 10 51 Pagina 161 fig 4 A0 E0 42 8 m 161...

Page 163: ...eed lim IMPORTANTWhen snow tyres are tomer s requirements its must however be always used with a max speed index below the strictly observed For the type of tyre to be used inflationone that can be re...

Page 164: ...tension of the chains after the way with two normal drive wheels covered with snow to prevent first few metres have been driven snow chains can be fitted to them to damaging the car and the solve an...

Page 165: ...d rear window wiper possible well ventilated premises blades and lift them off the glass IMPORTANTIf the car is fitted with engage a gear slightly open the windows alarm system switch off the alarm wi...

Page 166: ...E DOOR LOCKING 171 LEFT HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR 177 BONNET OPEN 171 RIGHT HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR 177 BOOT OPEN 171 LIGHT SENSOR FAILURE 178 INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE RAIN SENSOR FAILURE 178 EOBD SYS...

Page 167: ...failures are repeated on the display In certain cases failure indications can id in the reser voir falls below the mini for about 20 seconds and then they go be accompanied by the sound of a mum leve...

Page 168: ...and then unfasten one of the the passenger s seat belt is not fas sible front seat belts tened correctly heavy objects are IMPORTANTSince the car is fitted placed on the passenger s seat This procedu...

Page 169: ...ed where provided In this event warning light could not in With passenger s air bags active when dicate failure in safety systems WARNING fitting the electronic key into the ignition Before restarting...

Page 170: ...of the The warning light turns on on certain sage on the display indicates that en car keep the engine on and slightly ac versions a dedicated message is dis gine oil is too hot switch the engine off...

Page 171: ...when for 3 minute cycles with the warning light FLASHING LIGHT the warning light flashes it does off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil is EXHAUSTED ENGINE not mean that the level of engine changed...

Page 172: ...engine has started display means a fault in the sup On certain versions message and sym ply ignition system which could cause bol S red are displayed to indicate The warning light stays on or it turn...

Page 173: ...on certain versions a message is displayed indicates that Steering lock inhibition there is a failure in the alar m system If when fitting the key in Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to the ign...

Page 174: ...of outside versions amber On certain versions once the above temperature sensor failure the display warning indication cycle is over or when will show dashes instead of the value Pre heating glow plug...

Page 175: ...as amber on the display the dial turns on on certain ver soon as possible to have the failure elim sions together with the mes inated sage on the display contact Al WARNI NG fa Romeo Authorized Servic...

Page 176: ...sys system is inefficient in this case heavy its effectiveness unchanged but without tem is adapting to the road surface grip braking may cause the rear wheels to the potential offered by the ABS sys...

Page 177: ...g to the road surface grip conditions If the warning light stays on on certain rear fog guards versions a message is displayed there ASR deactivation number plate lights is a failure in the Hill Holde...

Page 178: ...on when the di The warning light comes on together with rection indicator stalk is moved down the message on the display when the wards or together with the right indi REAR FOG LIGHTS 4 Follow me home...

Page 179: ...op A specific message will appear where provided on the display when the warning light comes The warning light where provided turns on CRUISE CONTROL on for versions markets where provided on certain...

Page 180: ...e tyre and optimum fuel section Dashboard and controls consumption and or to indicate a slow pressure leak If two or more tyres are WINDSCREEN in one of the above mentioned condi WASHER FLUID n T P M...

Page 181: ...P M S sys Cold inflation pressures in section Tech shows the warning symbol to inflate tyres tem warns the driver that tyre s is are nical Specifications to the proper pressure values see para danger...

Page 182: ...also connect to the site www alfaromeo com to search for the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized Services point JUMP STARTING 182 IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED 183 QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX GO automatic 190 WHEN...

Page 183: ...ond lead connect the neg Romeo Authorized Ser vice procedure if you lack ative terminal of the auxiliary experience if it is not done IMPORTANTDo not directly connect battery and to an earthing point...

Page 184: ...ily laden Passengers should chapter stay away from oncoming As an alternative to the kit Fix Go traffic while the wheel is be WARNIN G automatic the car can be provided up ing changed on If the wheel...

Page 185: ...th an Incorrect positioning of the jack essary to reach a service point other of the same type Nev may cause the jacked car to fall and the car speed shall not ex er attempt to fit a conven Do not use...

Page 186: ...roceed as follows the jack weight is 1 76 kg Stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic where the jack requires no adjustment you can change the wheel safely The the jack ca...

Page 187: ...fitted with Loosen the bolts of the wheel to be sideskirts before fitting the jack re replaced by about one turn with the move cover A fig 9 set on the wrench provided A fig 5 if the car sideskirt as...

Page 188: ...f the jack the jack and lift the car until the about to be lifted They must stay G fits correctly into catch H wheel to be changed is several cen clear and not touch the car until it timetres off the...

Page 189: ...ndard wheel and hub are ing one of the holesA fig 10 co clean so that the fastening bolts will Use the wrench provided to fasten incide with the relevant pin B not come loose the bolts completely in a...

Page 190: ...tools on the space saver spare wheel fastening bolts Proceed as follows Reposition properly the boot stiff cov Lower the car and remove the jack ering tighten pin A fig 13 in one of the Using the wre...

Page 191: ...are also housed the screw used for prompt and proper use of the a bottle A fig 14 containing the driver and the tow hitch quick repair kit and to be then hand sealer fitted with ed to the personnel ch...

Page 192: ...tyre side walls can In the event of a punc nated clothes If swallowed not be repaired Do not use the ture caused by foreign do not induce vomit rinse out quick tyre repair kit if damag bodies it is p...

Page 193: ...s run out Do gether with quick tyre repair not throw away the kit cylinder and the sealing fluid Have the sealing fluid and the cylinder disposed of in compli fig 18 A0 E0 21 4 m ance with national an...

Page 194: ...nt outlet then move the car forth nering and do not exceed 80 console and then turn on the com for approx 10 metres in order to dis km h Avoid heavy braking pressor by setting switch A fig 19 tribute...

Page 195: ...re is read re communicate that the The compressor can be also used just for store proper pressure with engine tyre has been repaired with restoring pressure running and handbrake on and the quick tyre...

Page 196: ...ar that the lows tyre has been repaired using the quick tyre kit Hand the disconnect connection A fig 23 sticker to the personnel that and hoseB will carry out restoring oper turn counter clockwise th...

Page 197: ...ccidentally rub the the bulb of Bixenon Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth bulb with a cloth moistened gas discharge headlights must ers of the same type and power with alcohol and allow to dry only...

Page 198: ...bulbs to remove the bulb turn counter clockwise to re bulb release the clip holding the Various types of bulbs are fitted to your move this type of bulb from its bulb in place car holder F Gas dischar...

Page 199: ...1 on fixed light unit 1 on mobile light unit B P21 5W 5W Front fog lights E H7 55W Front direction indicator B PY21W 21W Side direction indicator A W5W 5W Rear direction indicator B P21W 21W Brake lig...

Page 200: ...ed in order to be able to replace The bulbs are arranged inside the light the left main beam headlamp halogen To change the bulb proceed as follows unitfig 25 a as follows bulb The vacuum unit is loca...

Page 201: ...g 25 counter clock reconnect the electrical connector A wise wise refit the protective cover properly press tab A fig 27 remove the turn the bulb holder A fig 28 coun bulb and replace it terclockwise...

Page 202: ...hA fig 30 Release the front WARNI NG part and remove the unit disconnect the electric connector A Due to high voltage fig 29 turn the bulb holder B fig 31 coun the bulb of Bixenon terclockwise and rem...

Page 203: ...contain reversing light rear fog light direction indicators tail To replace the bulbs proceed as follows IMPORTANTContact Alfa Romeo Au lights number plate lights brake light thorized Services to have...

Page 204: ...ise fig 35 ing it counterclockwise fig 36 open the tailgate D reversing light bulb on passenger D taillight bulb on right left headlight turn device A fig 33 to open lid side or right side refit the b...

Page 205: ...ollows operate with a flat blade screwdriver pro Etaillight brake light bulb open the tailgate tected by a soft cloth on device A fig Fdirection indicator bulb 40 to remove the light unit B loosen scr...

Page 206: ...A0 E01 6 9m A0 E0 18 3 m to change the bulb Additional brake light third stop REAR CEILING LIGHT Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services Versions without sunroof to have the third brake light replaced...

Page 207: ...LIGHTS ing it from the side contacts making where provided To replace the bulbs proceed as follows sure that the new bulb is correctly To change the bulb proceed as follows remove the ceiling light A...

Page 208: ...the side contacts making unitA fig 48 To change the bulb proceed as follows sure that the new bulb is correctly refit the light unit inserting first one open the glovebox clamped between the contacts...

Page 209: ...nt shown by the ar row raise protection B fig 53 and re place the snap fitted bulb open the protection cover B fig 51 fig 53 A0 E0 23 5 m and replace the bulb releasing it from the side contacts makin...

Page 210: ...been efficiency of its fuse The conductor el turned off disabled Never replace a broken ement must be intact if not replace the fuse with anything oth fuse with one of the same amp rating er than a ne...

Page 211: ...r fuse boxes to be found respectively on the dash board on the battery positive pole near the battery and inside the boot right hand side fig 56 A0 E0 12 4 m Fuse box on the dashboard To gain access t...

Page 212: ...10 Pagina 211 fig 57 A0 E01 2 6m Fuse box on the battery positive pole To gain access to the fuses in the fuse box on the batter y positive pole press the retainers A fig 57 and remove the protection...

Page 213: ...lfa 159 GB 3 12 2009 14 10 Pagina 212 fig 59 A0 E01 2 8m Fuse box near the battery To gain access to the fuses loosen the two fastening screwsA fig 59 and remove the protection cover B fig 60 A0 E0 12...

Page 214: ...159 GB 3 12 2009 14 10 Pagina 213 fig 61 A0 E01 2 9m Fuse box in the boot left hand side To gain access to the fuses open the lid on the left side of the boot as shown by the arrowA fig 61 fig 62 A0 E...

Page 215: ...e light F35 7 5 56 Third brake light F37 7 5 56 Front rear ceiling light F39 10 56 Front ceiling light F49 7 5 56 Direction indicators F53 10 56 Hazard lights F53 10 56 USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE Engine...

Page 216: ...AXI FUSE 40 60 Brake branch point solenoid valve ABS version F05 MAXI FUSE 40 60 Brake branch point solenoid valve VDC version F05 MAXI FUSE 20 60 Radiator fan low speed 1 8 140 HP 2 2 JTS Selespeed v...

Page 217: ...point ignition device F32 15 56 Rear left window control boot node F33 20 56 Rear right window control boot node F34 20 56 Water in diesel fuel filter sensor flow meter Brake light switch central cons...

Page 218: ...56 Sunroof F46 20 56 Power supply of driver door node F47 20 56 Power supply of passenger door nodes F48 30 56 Key for wheel node Sunroof control unit Front and rear ceiling lights Cvs Blue Me node V...

Page 219: ...30 62 Front left seat movement control F56 25 62 Driver s seat warming left F57 7 5 62 Front right seat movement control F60 25 62 Amplifier Bose audio system on rear parcel shelf F61 15 62 Front pas...

Page 220: ...s op turn on the charger well ventilated area away eration should be carried out by Alfa from naked flames or possible when you have finished turn the Romeo Authorized Services sources of sparks explo...

Page 221: ...n in paragraph Wheel replacement in this section USING AN ARM LIFT OR WORKSHOP LIFT Never jack the car from the front side the car can only be jacked at the sides jack arms or workshop lift shall be f...

Page 222: ...ws wheels resting on a truck provided for the purpose take the tow hook A fig 64 from the Fix Go automatic container with rear wheels raised and front wheels resting on a truck provided for remove the...

Page 223: ...id bar in quired on the pedal and steer order to move the vehicle on ing wheel Do not use flexible ca the road in preparation for WARNIN G bles for towing and avoid jerks towing by a tow truck Tow Do...

Page 224: ...TEN A N CE SCHEDULED SERVICING 224 SERVICE SCHEDULE 225 PERIODICAL CHECKS 227 USE OF THE CAR UNDER HEAVY CONDITIONS 227 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS 228 AIR FILTER POLLEN FILTER 237 BATTERY 237 WHEELS AND T...

Page 225: ...of and the other must be reduced This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed fluids tyre pressure check etc a series of checks and maintenance op IMPORTANT The Programmed Main erations every 35 000 km or 21...

Page 226: ...wear and wear indicator operation Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear Sight inspect the conditions of body external parts underbody protection pipes and hoses exhaust fuel brakes rubber part...

Page 227: ...ons Change engine oil and oil filter 1 8 140 HP versions or every 12 months Change engine oil and oil filter 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions or every 12 months Change engine oil and oil filter 3 2 JTS and...

Page 228: ...eration head quired short distances less than 7 8 km lights direction indicators hazard check and replace pollen filter if re and repeated with external temper lights etc quired atures below zero chec...

Page 229: ...are all incompatible with one another and could serious ly damage the car fig 1 1 8 140 HP version A0 E0 37 4 m WARNIN G 6 5 3 Never smoke while 2 working in the engine compartment gas and inflam mab...

Page 230: ...3 Brake fluid 4 Windscreen washer fluid 5 Engine coolant 6 Power steering fluid fig 3 2 2 JTS Selespeed version A0 E01 6 1m 1 Engine oil 2 Battery 3 Brake fluid 4 Windscreen washer fluid 5 Engine coo...

Page 231: ...uid 4 Windscreen washer fluid 5 Engine coolant 6 Power steering fluid fig 4 1 9 JTD 8v 1 9 JTD 16v versions A0 E0 16 2 m M M 6 5 3 2 4 1 1 Engine oil 2 Battery 3 Brake fluid 4 Windscreen washer fluid...

Page 232: ...223 248 Alfa 159 GB 3 12 2009 14 11 Pagina 231 1 Engine oil 2 Battery 3 Brake fluid 4 Windscreen washer fluid 5 Engine coolant 6 Power steering fluid fig 6 2 4 JTD version A0 E0 20 3 m M 231...

Page 233: ...has stopped with Fig 8 1750 TURBO BENZINA version the car parked on level ground Fig 8 a 2 2 JTS Selespeed version Remove the dipstick A and clean it put it Fig 9 3 2 JTS version back in completely re...

Page 234: ...n danger IMPORTANT If a routine check re bilised after the first 5000 6000 km of injury Scarves ties and veals that the oil level is above the IMPORTANT The oil consumption de other loose clothing mig...

Page 235: ...be added do not PARAFLU UPthrough the filler neck PROFESSIONAL SC 35 in the fol start the engine and contact Al A lowing concentrations fa Romeo Authorized Services A 50 mixture of distilled water and...

Page 236: ...tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services start the engine and wait until the flu engine compartment contains id level in the reservoir has stabilized hot components which may set it on fire with the engine...

Page 237: ...ID fig 17 of atmospheric humidity the fluid should Check that the fluid level in the reservoir be replaced at more frequent intervals is at maximum Top up with the brake than specified in the Service...

Page 238: ...ions of the electric ac cy tuators that adjust air temper ature and distribution IMPORTANTThe charge in the bat tery should be checked at the start of winter to limit the risk of electrolyte WARNI NG...

Page 239: ...chedule in this section will free hand phone kit etc contact no longer be valid Alfa Romeo Authorized Services Refer therefore to the instructions pro whose qualified personnel in ad WARNI NG vided by...

Page 240: ...of time properly refer to Car inactivity in section Cor the ceiling lights must be off The car rect use of the car Battery Maximum admitted is however provided with an auto stand by intake If after bu...

Page 241: ...e inflation pressure fig 18 A0 E0 12 0m or irregular tyre wear If any of these oc see Wheels in Technical specifica cur have the car seen to at Alfa Romeo tions section Incorrect pressure causes abnor...

Page 242: ...sed Also remember to check the space saver spare wheel In the case of replacement always fit new tyres avoiding those of dubious ori WARNI NG WARNI NG gin If the pressure is too Never submit alloy rim...

Page 243: ...oductsTUTELA PROFES may cause hardening and cracking of SIONAL SC 35 is recommended the hoses with possible leaks Careful If the rubber blades are bent or worn control is therefore necessary they shou...

Page 244: ...heck that the nozzle holes are not washer is operated and the dipped clogged if necessary use a needle beams are on Fluid jets shall be directed at about 1 3 height from the window upper edge fig 19 A...

Page 245: ...oklet lowing corrosion atmospheric pollution Spraying of plastic parts with a pro tective function in the more exposed salty air and humidity coastal areas points underdoor inner fender parts or hot h...

Page 246: ...or polish products jet of air or a chamois leather see Bodywork paint identification for cleaning the car bodywork plate in section Technical specifica When drying take particular care with tion the l...

Page 247: ...f the IMPORTANT Cleaning headlight lens shop to have this done rearscreen should be wiped gently with es with a dry cloth will damage the a cloth in the direction of the filaments headlights with lack...

Page 248: ...metal Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry accessories such as metallic absorbent cloth without rubbing Then buckles studs Velcro fasten wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather CLEANING SEATS A...

Page 249: ...h water and neutral soap Never use troleum to clean the instrument panel spirit or alcohol based products or other plastic parts Before using special products for clean ing interiors read carefully la...

Page 250: ...50 ENGINE CODES BODYWORK VERSIONS 252 ENGINE 253 FUEL FEED IGNITION 255 TRANSMISSION 255 BRAKES 256 STEERING 256 SUSPENSIONS 256 WHEELS 257 DIMENSIONS 261 PERFORMANCE 263 WEIGHTS 264 CAPACITIES 266 FL...

Page 251: ...or maximum weights authorised by various national 3 Bodywork paint identification labelThis is to be found in the engine com regulations partment aside the upper right shock 4 Engine label absorber co...

Page 252: ...FICATION LABEL This is located on the passenger com partment floor near the front passen This is located in the inner side of the ger s seat tailgatefig 4 and it includes It can be reached by raising...

Page 253: ...000 939AXE1B 04C M 939A7000 939AXH1B 06D 939BXE1B 14C 939BXH1B 17D 939AXE1B 04D 939BXE1B 14D 1 9 JTD 16v 939A2000 939AXC1B 01E M 939A8000 939BXC1B 12G 939AXC1B 01F 939BXC1B 12H 939AXF1B 05D 939BXF1B 1...

Page 254: ...lacement cm 1796 1742 3195 2198 3 Maximum power EEC kW 103 147 191 136 HP 140 200 260 185 corresponding ratio rpm 6500 5000 6200 6500 Maximum torque EEC Nm 175 320 322 230 kgm 17 8 32 6 32 8 23 4 corr...

Page 255: ...2387 2387 Total displacement cm 3 120 125 88 85 110 100 147 154 Maximum power EEC kW 163 170 120 115 150 136 200 210 HP 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 corresponding ratio rpm 360 280 280 320 305...

Page 256: ...JTD 8 1 9 3 2 JTS 4x4 M V JTD 16v 2 4 JTD 200 HP M M 2 0 JTD 2 4 JTD 210 HP M M Five forward gears reverse Six forward gears reverse Gearbox Six forward gears reverse and synchronisers for speeds and...

Page 257: ...ar brakes IMPORTANT Water ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking STEERING 1 8 140 HP 1750 TURBO BENZINA 2 2 JTS 3 2 JTS 1 9 J...

Page 258: ...g 94 670 kg four tyres should be the same brand 205 Nominal width S distance be 71 345 kg 95 690 kg and track to prevent damaging the 4 tween sidewalls in mm WD system The efficiency of the 4 WD 72 35...

Page 259: ...es corresponds to diameter of Y up to 300 km h fig 6 the tyre to be mounted 3 Maximum speed rating H2 hump shape and number re for snow tyres ATTENZIONE lief on the circumference hold ing the Tubeles...

Page 260: ...ptionals tyre 8Jx18 alloy 8Jx18 alloy rim 235 45 R18 98W 235 45 R18 98W Space saver spare wheel tyre 4 00B x17 for versions markets rim T125 80 R17 where provided Tyres that cannot be fitted with trad...

Page 261: ...e tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km h WHEEL ANGLES All types TI Versions 4x2 Versions 4x4 Versions 35 18 1 1 18 38 18 camber max difference max difference ma...

Page 262: ...ed in mm and refer to the car fitted with standard tyres Min size variations when optional tyres are fitted The height refers to the car unladen BOOT VOLUME Boot volume 405 dm3 A0 E0 04 4 m ABCD E FGH...

Page 263: ...standard tyres Min size variations when optional tyres are fitted The height refers to the car unladen BOOT VOLUME Boot volume 445 dm3 A0 E03 0 7m ABCD E FGH 4660 1000 2700 960 1422 1578 1828 1555 141...

Page 264: ...TD ECO 218 8 8 30 2 M M 2 0 JTD ECO 215 9 0 30 5 M 2 4 JTD 4x2 231 8 1 28 7 M 2 4 JTD 4x4 227 8 3 29 0 M For specific markets SPORTWAGON VERSIONS Top speed km h Acceleration from 0 100 km h sec Kilome...

Page 265: ...50 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 total 1935 1980 2090 2160 2030 2040 2135 2195 Payload including 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 driver Towable loads 1400 1500 1700 1700 1500 1500 1500 1500 60 60...

Page 266: ...050 1100 total 1985 2030 2140 2210 2080 2090 2185 2245 Payload including 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 driver Towable loads 1400 1500 1800 1800 1500 1500 1500 1500 60 60 75 75 60 60 60 60 Max load o...

Page 267: ...fication Engine cooling Mixture of 50 water and 7 5 8 0 6 6 system litres 7 5 6 1 7 35 PARAFLU 10 3 UP Lubrication system SELENIA StAR engine litres SELENIA WR 4 5 5 0 5 4 4 6 4 6 4 9 6 4 SELENIA StAR...

Page 268: ...sed oil grade SAE 5W 40 SELENIA WR According to Lubricants for FIAT 9 55535 N2 qualification Contractual Technical Service Schedule diesel engines Reference N F515 D06 2 4 JTD versions M Lubricants fo...

Page 269: ...ntractual Technical NLGI 0 1 consistency on differential side Reference N F701 C07 QualificationFIAT 9 55580 Brake and clutch Synthetic fluid for Brake and clutch controls FMVSS n 116 TUTELA TOP 4 Con...

Page 270: ...wed for other situations that affect air cycle consumption and about 63 of measuring consumption drag may lead to different fuel extraurban consumption consumption levels than those urban cycle cold s...

Page 271: ...Saloon versions 1 8 1750 3 2 JTS 3 2 JTS 1 9 JTD 1 9 JTD 2 0 JTD 2 4 JTD 2 4 JTD M M M M M 140 HP TURBO BENZINA 4 24 4 8v 16v 4 24 4 X X X X 1 79 18 9 26 0 2 70 157 138 1 50 142 136 179 192 ECO versio...

Page 272: ...Ministerial Certifications Certification number T939 NTR939 European Union and 0523 0523 Countries applying EC directive Argentina Australia N15278 Brazil HHHH AA FFFF HHHH AA FFFF Bulgaria China CMII...

Page 273: ...AGREE PAR L ANRT MAROC Morocco Num ro d agr ment MR 2395 ANRT 2006 Num ro d agr ment MR 2394 ANRT 2006 Date d agr ment 13 01 2006 Date d agr ment 13 01 2006 Co m pl ies w it h C om pl ie s w it h Sin...

Page 274: ...271 292 Alfa 159 GB 8 04 2009 10 55 Pagina 273 273...

Page 275: ...271 292 Alfa 159 GB 8 04 2009 10 55 Pagina 274 274...

Page 276: ...O RTW A G O N A LFA 1 5 9 S P O RTW A G O N REARSCREEN WIPER 276 BOOT 277 ROOF RACK SKI RACK 284 PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 285 IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT...

Page 277: ...reverse gear insert the nut B and remove the arm C ed Never use the wiper to position the new arm correctly ful remove ice or snow from ly tighten the nutB and then lower Rear window smart the rear w...

Page 278: ...paragraph Extending the boot in section Dashboard and controls If the jet of fluid is inadequate firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir remove the rear head restraints see Checking fluid...

Page 279: ...ity restraints before tilting the backrest ensure fig 6 A0E 00 85 m check that the seat belt is not twist that the rear armrest is not lowered ed The boot extension to the right makes Otherwise insert...

Page 280: ...t has Make sure the head restraints are prop and fig 9 for anchoring ropes in or not been secured may erly positioned der to guarantee perfect load anchoring cause serious harm Make sure the backrest...

Page 281: ...boot sides are equipped with two odd one Long power intake can run ment compartments closed by a cover The current outlet is located on the left down the battery and inhibit side of the boot To open t...

Page 282: ...ds The left and right sides of the boot are quipped with a luggage retainer net To release the net take it out upwards while keeping button C pressed fig 13 version with side lid for versions markets...

Page 283: ...0 E02 8 0m dleC fig 20 and guide it during rolling up To refit the net proceed as follows IMPORTANTTo remove the net roll fit the net into the proper seat on the it up and check whether also the pas l...

Page 284: ...Your are recommended to use for versions markets the passenger s compartment where provided separation net In addition to the luggage compartment cover certain versions are also fitted with a passenge...

Page 285: ...emove the net press button D O certain versions behind the right boot fig 27 as shown in the figure move lid is fitted a CD Changer for 10 discs the separating net releasing it from its see fig 28 sea...

Page 286: ...ories to carry var fig 29 fig 30 A0E0 2 85 m A0 E02 8 6m ious objects e g skis windsurf etc FUEL CAP EMERGENCY IMPORTANT Never exceed the max OPENING permissible loads see section Techni cal Specifica...

Page 287: ...fig 31 shows an example of child restraint system The Universal Isofix child s seat covers weight group 1 Because of the different attachment sys tem the child seat must be secured by the specific bot...

Page 288: ...all those seats approved with section Universal Isofix child restraint the ECE R44 03 writing Universal system is properly anchored to pull up fastener A and then secure Isofix the mounting brackets w...

Page 289: ...ockwise fig 37 REAR LIGHT UNITS C reversing light bulb on passenger Reversing light side or right side rear fog lights C rear fog light bulb on driver side or To replace the bulbs proceed as follows l...

Page 290: ...replace the bulbs proceed as follows D taillight bulb on right left headlight open the tailgate refit the bulb holder unit securing it properly using the retaining tabs B on certain versions open the...

Page 291: ...0E0 2 98 m A0 E04 8 7m read carefully the instructions given in ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT BOOT LIGHT section In an emergency THIRD STOP To change the bulb proceed as follows The additional brake light is...

Page 292: ...he bulb proceed as follows ing sure that the new bulb is cor ing sure that the new bulb is cor open the tailgate rectly clamped between the con rectly clamped between the con tacts tacts remove the li...

Page 293: ...ency chapter IMPORTANT Before changing a bulb read carefully the instructions given in fig 46 fig 47 A0 E0 30 3m A0 E0 30 4 m section In an emergency To open the fuse box proceed as fol open the fuse...

Page 294: ...phone setup 313 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 299 Anti theft protection 313 Controls on steering wheel 302 Introduction 303 Tuner section 303 RADIO Tuner 314 CD section 303 Introduction 314 CD MP3 section 303...

Page 295: ...ages 321 Loading ejecting a CD 317 Error messages 318 CD selection 321 Display information 318 Track selection 318 TROUBLESHOOTING 322 Fast forward backward track selection 318 Pause function 318 MP3...

Page 296: ...nditions change constantly sirens etc The car radio is installed in an ergonomicallywhile driving Reception may be disturbed convenient position for the driver and the pas by mountains buildings or br...

Page 297: ...racked distorted etc Their use could cause do not stick labels on the CD surface or damage the player or make it malfunction write on the recorded surface with pencil The use of original CDs is requir...

Page 298: ...ad print on the cover of 2 tweeter speakers max power 30 W the CD itself or indicated by phrases such WARNING The CD player can read most of each positioned on the ends of the dash as for example COPY...

Page 299: ...s diameter 130 mm max power 200 The system faithfully reproduces crystalline front doors designed for optimal medium W positioned in boot high tones and provides full and rich bass to low frequencies...

Page 300: ...2010 14 11 Pagina 299 Q U ICK REFEREN CE G UID E Q U ICK REFEREN CE G UID E A0 F0 5 31 m Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode On ON OFF Brief press on knob Off Long press on knob Volume adjustment Turn knob...

Page 301: ...press on button left right balance BALANCE Select setting type press buttons N or O front rear balance FADER Adjust settings press buttons or MENU Advanced functions settings Activate menu brief pres...

Page 302: ...ess on buttons N or O N O Play previous next folder for CD MP3 Brief press on buttons N or O Select previous next folder artist genre album Brief press on button according to active selection mode Pla...

Page 303: ...MW or audio source Radio CD MP3 CD Changer or Media Player with Blue Me only T M Press button N Radio recall pre selected stations from 1 to 6 MP3 select next folder CD Changer select next CD in CD Ch...

Page 304: ...ection Multimedia CDs include da in RDS mode Audio section ta tracks in addition to the emergency alarm set up audio tracks Playing this Mute Pause function automatic manual station tuning type of CD...

Page 305: ...n Press the AM button quickly and repeated ing to the radio the last station selected is When the radio is switched on with the key ly to cyclically select the following audio tuned into when returnin...

Page 306: ...on the display When the volume is changed using the ded BALANCE SETTING The functions managed by the Menu are icated controls the Mute function is deacti vated and the volume is adjusted to the new P...

Page 307: ...IO menu using the N coming from the front speakers rock and pop music or O button The function status on or off By pressing the buttons briefly the levels will is shown on the display for a few second...

Page 308: ...sions with A graph with 7 bars will appear on the dis ton N or O To change the setting of the Bose HI FI system volume setting ac play where each bar represents a frequen selected function use the or...

Page 309: ...ge the frequency when you change AF Switching On search for alterna areas tive frequencies activated the letters AF appear on the display Obviously it must be possible to receive the AF Switching Off...

Page 310: ...the radio vol date the level will not be shown on the dis press the MENU button and select Traf ume off play the new level will only be maintained fic Info during the update IMPORTANT In some countri...

Page 311: ...ion makes it possible to tune into lo on at the same time once a border between The function can only be selected if a CD cal regional broadcasters automatically two regions is crossed the radio may n...

Page 312: ...these sources inside the passenger compartment On volume limit on when the radio When the outside audio source is deac is switched on the volume level will be To turn the function on off use the tivat...

Page 313: ...appear on the dis setting will appear on the display At the The display shows the current function sta play end of the operation the source does not tus Radio off 00 min the radio is turned change and...

Page 314: ...HONE will appear If the outcome of the check is positive the need to enter the correct code on the display when the audio is muted for radio will start to work whilst if the codes the phone call Each...

Page 315: ...o listen to a preset station select the de Once the Radio mode has been activated sired frequency band and then briefly press Pressing the AM button MW1 and the display will show the name only RDS the...

Page 316: ...received IMPORTANT Sometimes Autostore cannot During the automatic storing process Au find six stations with a strong signal In this tostore will appear flashing on the display If the TA function tra...

Page 317: ...on together In this case the earthquakes floods etc if these are be programme on the station that is being lis ing transmitted by the broadcaster tuned in tened to will be temporarily interrupted to t...

Page 318: ...tuned into Radio SELECTING THE CD PLAYER off When the car radio is turned on the last source listened to prior to switching off will The CD cannot be ejected if the car radio is To activate the CD pla...

Page 319: ...if the respective Menu lection will be heard function is activated PAUSE FUNCTION With an external audio source activated TA ALARM or Phone the CD that cannot be To pause the CD player press the MUTE...

Page 320: ...tension when an audio CD is inserted NOTE MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding tech cannot be played nology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and The use of good quality disc burnt at the the following sampling fre...

Page 321: ...is activated vice versa display corresponds to the name with which the radio may take a few seconds to start If no other folder track is selected during the folder was stored on the CD followed playba...

Page 322: ...CD Changer player variants only for ver has been incorrectly loaded the num sions markets where provided refer to ber of the CD selected followed by the the description in the Functions and Set words...

Page 323: ...and use another CD The CD is scratched or dirty Clean the CD dio output power and the cancelling of the referring to what is described in the para volume if the Fader level adjustment is R 9 The CD c...

Page 324: ...k cleaning 244 presetting for mounting the Alarm 17 Universal Isofix child Bonnet 105 Alfa Romeo CODE system 10 restraint system 140 285 Boot 101 277 Alfa 159 Sportwagon 275 Ceiling lights light repla...

Page 325: ...stem 115 Dashboard buttons 72 Fuses replacement 209 292 External lights 70 Dimensions 261 Eyeglasses holder 87 Gearbox use 156 Dipped beam headlights Glass can holder 87 Fix Go automatic device 190 bu...

Page 326: ...ent 208 If an exterior light burns out 196 288 Main beam headlights If an interior light burns out 205 290 Quick tyre repair kit bulb replacement 199 Ignition device 19 Fix Go automatic 190 control 70...

Page 327: ...ains 88 VDC system 110 Right hand drive version 297 Sun visors 88 Rim Protector 258 Warning lights Sunroof 93 Rims and messages 165 Suspensions 256 understanding rim marking 258 Weights 264 Symbols 10...

Page 328: ...323 336 Alfa 159 GB 21 06 2010 10 36 Pagina 327 Windscreen washer control 75 fluid level 232 Windscreen wiper blades 242 control 73 nozzle 243 327...

Page 329: ...t that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative In particular in almost all of the countries of the European Union up until 1st January 2007 take back of the vehicle free of charge only app...

Page 330: ...er 8 Driver s air bag and horn 9 Instrument panel 10 Windscreen wiper control lever 11 Front side window demist ing defrosting vents 12 Adjustable swivel side air vents 13 Switches for external lights...

Page 331: ...O BENZINA versions have a rev counter with different graphicfig 2 Versions with multifunction display A 0E0 3 09 m A Speedometer speed indicator B Warning lights C Rev counter D Reconfigurable multifu...

Page 332: ...323 336 Alfa 159 GB 21 06 2010 10 36 Pagina 331 N O TES N O TES...

Page 333: ...323 336 Alfa 159 GB 21 06 2010 10 36 Pagina 332...

Page 334: ...323 336 Alfa 159 GB 21 06 2010 10 36 Pagina 333...

Page 335: ...323 336 Alfa 159 GB 21 06 2010 10 37 Pagina 334 Pa gin e_I T A i ndd 4...

Page 336: ...ns it prevents deposits on the turbine to achieve protects the parts mostly subjected to stress and helps the utmost performance in total safety to keep modern catalysts clean SELENIA WR PURE ENERGY S...

Page 337: ...s to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km h ENGINE OIL REPLEACEMENT litres 1 8 140 HP 1750 3 2 JTS 1 9 JTD 8v 2 0 JTD 2 4 JTD M M M TURBO BENZINA 1 9 JTD 16v M Lubricati...

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