2004 Alfa Romeo 156 spare wheel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
312
CORRECT RIM READINGBelow are the instructions necessary to
know the meaning of the code stamped on
the rim, as shown in fig. 5.
Example:
6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 436.5= rim width in inches (1)
J= rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests (2)
16= rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) (3= Ø)
H2= “hump” shape and number (re-
lief on the circumference hold-
ing the Tubeless tyre bead on
the rim)
ET 43= camber angle (distance be-
tween disk/rim line and wheel
rim centre line) Maximum speed index
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 210 km/h.
ZR= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Y= up to 300 km/h.Maximum speed index for snow
tyres
Q M + S= up to 160 kph.
T M + S= up to 190 kph.
H M + S= up to 210 kph.
COMPACT SPARE WHEELPressed steel rim.
Tubeless tyre.
For specific markets normally-sized spare
wheel.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
327
Bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219Car lifting
– with arm hoist ....................... 245
– with jack .............................. 245
– with workshop hoist .............. 245
Car maintenance..................... 248
Carrying children safely ................ 35
Catalytic converter ....................... 188
Ceiling lights................................ 162
– centre rear roof lamp .............. 163
– courtesy light......................... 163
– front roof light ....................... 162
– rear roof light ........................ 163
Centre rear roof lamp.................... 163
– bulb replacement ................... 231
Changing battery of key
with remote control ................... 10
Changing bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219
Changing wheels.......................... 209
– general instructions ................ 207Charging the battery .............. 242-268
Checking levels ............................ 254
– brake and clutch fluid ............. 263
– engine coolant....................... 261
– engine oil ............................. 257
– power steering oil .................. 261
– Q-system automatic
gearbox oil............................ 260
– Selespeed gearbox oil ............ 259
– windscreen/rearscreen/
headlamp washing fluid .......... 264
Child safety device .............. 19-35-279
Children (carrying safely) ............. 35
– child’s seats .................... 35-38
– presetting for installing the
Isofix type child restraint system 39
Cigar lighter ............................... 164
Cleaning and maintenance
– car exterior ........................... 274
– car interior ............................ 277
– engine compartment ............. 276
– fabric seats .......................... 277
– leather seats ........................ 277
– plastic parts........................... 277
– windows ............................... 276
Climate control system.................. 108
– air vents................... 108-109-110– controls ................................ 118
Climate control system, automatic
two-zone ................................. 114
Clock .......................... 57-58-59-60-61
Clutch
– checking fluid level
and topping up ...................... 263
CO
2emissions ............................. 324
CODE card................................... 7
Compact spare wheel ................... 294
– technical data ........................ 312
Controls ...................................... 135
Correct use of the car............ 189
Courtesy light .............................. 163
– bulb replacement ................... 232
Cruise control
(constant speed adjustment) ...... 53
Current socket (boot) ................... 285
D
ashboard ................ 57-58-59-60-61
– brighting adjustment............... 63
Dashboard lighting dimming .......... 136
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .................... 25-133
– rearscreen....................... 26-133
– windscreen and front
side windows ........................ 132

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
333
Tailgate
– closing ..................... 171-283
– opening from inside .. 135-170-282
– opening with remote
control ..................... 8-170-282
Technical specifications.......... 299
Telephone (provision) .................. 166
– cellular telephone................... 166
– radio transmitters ................... 166
Third stop light ...................... 230-297
Tools .......................................... 294
Tow hook ............................ 199-201
Tow rings .................................... 243
Towing the car....................... 160-244
Towing trailers ............................. 199
Transmission
– technical data ........................ 304
Tyres
– changing............................... 209
– correct reading....................... 311
– FIX&GO
(kit for quick tyre repairing)..... 212
– in the event of a puncture . 207-294
– inflation pressure .................. 307
– snow chains ......................... 202
– tools and compact spare
wheel housing ....................... 294– types of tyres
and rims ............................... 306
– winter tyres........................... 202
U
nderbody protection.................. 274
Useful accessories ........................ 204
V
DC system .............................. 179
– ASR function ......................... 181
Vehicle inactivity ......................... 203
– removing from storage ........... 204
Volumetric protection .................... 15
W
arning lights and indications .... 92
Washing the car
– body .................................... 275
– engine compartment .............. 276
– interiors (cleaning) ................. 277
Weights................................ 317-318
Wheel rims ........................... 306-312
– correct rim reading ................. 312
Wheels and tyres
– FIX&GO (quick tyre repair kit) .. 212
– geometry.............................. 313
– replacement ......................... 209
– snow chains ......................... 202
– tyres and rims ...................... 306
– tyre inflation pressure ....... 271-310Window winders .......................... 28
Windows
– cleaning................................ 276
Windscreen washer
– checking fluid level
and topping up ...................... 264
– “intelligent washing” function . 51
– operation ............................. 50
– spray jets .............................. 274
Windscreen wiper
– blade replacement ................. 273
– rain sensor ........................... 51
– operation .............................. 50
– spray jets .............................. 274
Winter
– snow chains .......................... 202
– winter tyres .......................... 202
X
enon lights
– replacing dipped-beam
headlamps ............................ 221
– replacing direction indicators .... 223
– replacing main beam
headlamps ............................ 222
– replacing sidelights ................. 223

AFTER SALESASSISTENZA TECNICA - INGEGNERIA ASSISTENZIALE
Viale Alfa Romeo 20020 Arese (MI) - Italia
Fiat Auto S.p.A.
Pubblication n° 60431326 - 5
thEdition - 09/2004
Printed by Satiz - Turin (Italy)
All rights reserved. Reproduction, even partial, is strictly prohibited without
written permission from Fiat Auto S.p.A
Coordinamento Editoriale Satiz - Torino
SERVICE
REFUELLING (litres)Only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N.
1.6 T.SPARK 1.8 T.SPARK 2.0 JTS 2.5 V6 24V JTD JTD 16V JTD 20V
Multijet Multijet
Fuel tank capacity 63 63 63 63 63 63 63Reserve 9 9 9 9 9 9 9TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES COLD (bar) (*) = Snow chains may not be used on this tyres(●)= Tyres on which chains can be fitted: use snow chains with reduced size with max. protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm.
(▼)= Tyres on which chains can be fitted: use snow chains with reduced size with max. protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 12 mm.
With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the specified rating. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0.2 bar compared with the specified rating.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT (litres)
Tyres
185/65 R15”
(▼)
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.5 2.5Tyres
205/55 R16”
(●)
front rear
2.4 2.4
2.6 2.6Tyres
205/60 R15”
(▼)
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.5 2.5Tyres
215/45 ZR17”
(*)
front rear
2.4 2.4
2.6 2.6
Compact spare wheel
125/80 R15”
4.2
Reduced load(2 occupants)Full load
1.6 T.SPARK 1.8 T.SPARK 2.0 JTS 2.5 V6 24V JTD JTD 16V JTD 20V
Multijet Multijet
Quantity for periodical replacement (also changing filter) 4.40 4.40 4.40 5.90 4.50 4.50 5Do not discard used oil in the environment.