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ALFA 156 SPORTWAGON
282
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENTThe boot lid can be opened from outside
the vehicle (pressing the button on the key)
and from inside the vehicle.
WARNINGIf the tailgate is not shut
properly, this will be shown by the corre-
sponding warning light
´
and warning mes-
sage on the Infocenter display.
OPENING FROM INSIDE (fig. 13)
To open the tailgate from inside the pas-
senger compartment pull the lever (A) at
the side of the driver’s seat.fig. 13
A0B0042m
Lifting the tailgate is facilitated by the ac-
tion of the gas springs.
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
lifting of the tailgate with
the weights foreseen by the man-
ufacturer. The addition of objects
(spoiler, etc.) may adversely affect
correct operation and safety in use
of the tailgate.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 14)
The boot can be opened by remote control
pressing the button (C) on the key, also
when the electronic alarm (where fitted) is
engaged.
In this case the alarm system switches off
volumetric protection and the tailgate con-
trol sensor. The system also sounds two
beeps and the direction indicators light up
for three seconds (with the exception of ver-
sions for certain markets).
Closing the boot again the control functions
are restored, the system sounds two beeps
and the direction indicators light up for three
seconds (with the exception of versions for
certain markets).
fig. 14
A0B9000m
Only use the tailgate open-
ing lever with the car sta-
tionary.
WARNING
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
300
fig. 3
A0B0059m
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION LABELOn the Saloon versions, the plate is ap-
plied in the internal part of the luggage com-
partment (3-fig. 1), while on the Sport-
wagon versions it is applied on the right-
hand internal edge of the tailgate (3-
fig. 2). The plate carries the following da-
ta (fig. 3):
A.Paint manufacturer
B.Name of colour
C.Colour code
D.Colour code for touching up and re-
spraying.
IDENTIFICATION LABELThis is located in the engine bay on the
front crossmember (fig. 4).
It carries the following identification data:
A.Space for details of national ho-
mologation
B.Space for punching the consecutive
chassis number
C.Space available for maximum
weights authorised by various national lawsD.Space for version and any supple-
mentary indications to those specified
E.Space for smoke index (diesel ver-
sions only)
F.Space for punching manufacturer’s
name.fig. 4
A0B0076m
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
317
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
- SALOON VERSIONS
WEIGHTS
- SALOON VERSIONS
1.6 T.SPARK
378
1.8 T.SPARK
378
2.0 JTS
Selespeed378
2.5 V6 24V
378
2.5 V6 24V
Q-System
378
JTD
JTD 16V
Multijet378
JTD 20V
Multijet378
2.0 JTS 378
Capacity (dm
3)
1.6
T.SPARK1265 kg
1785 kg
520 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
1.8
T.SPARK1265 kg
1785 kg
520 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
2.0 JTS
Selespeed1285 kg
1805 kg
520 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
2.5 V6 24V1355 kg
1855 kg
500 kg
1400 kg
60 kg
2.5 V6 24V
Q-System1385 kg
1885 kg
500 kg
1400 kg
60 kg
JTD1305 kg
1805 kg
500 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
JTD 16V
Multijet1305 kg
1805 kg
500 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
JTD 20V
Multijet1305 kg
1885 kg
500 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
2.0 JTS 1285 kg
1805 kg
520 kg
1300 kg
60 kg
Kerbweight
Max. permitted weight (*)
Payload includingdriver (**)Towable weightMax. load on ball(*) Weight not to be exceeded. The Driver must arrange the goods in the luggage compartment and/or load surface so that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum weight
allowed.
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318
WEIGHTS
- SPORTWAGON VERSIONS
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
- SPORTWAGON VERSIONS
1.6 T.SPARK
360
1180
1.8 T.SPARK
360
1180
2.0 JTS
Selespeed360
1180
2.5 V6 24V
360
1180
2.5 V6 24V
Q-System
360
1180
JTD
JTD 16V
Multijet360
1180
JTD 20V
Multijet360
1180
2.0 JTS 360
1180
Capacity (dm
3)
Capacity with
rear seat back
folded (dm
3)
T.SPARK1315
1830
515
1300
60
1.8
T.SPARK1315
1830
515
1300
60
2.5 V6 24V
1405
1900
495
1400
60
2.5 V6 24V
Q-System
1435
1930
495
1400
60
JTD1355
1850
495
1300
60
JTD 16V
Multijet1355
1850
495
1300
60
JTD 20V
Multijet1435
1930
495
1400
60
2.0 JTS
2.0 JTS
Selespeed1335
1850
515
1300
60
Kerb weight kg
Max. permitted weight (*) kg
Payload includingdriver (**) kgTowable weight kgMax. load on ball(*) Weight not to be exceeded. The Driver must arrange the goods in the luggage compartment and/or load surface so that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum weight al-
lowed.
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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