2005 Alfa Romeo 159 child lock

IMPORTANT Never expose the elec-
tronic key to direct sunlight: risk of dam-
ages.
IMPORTANTRemote control fre-
quency may be disturbed by radio trans-
missions outside the car (e.g. mobile
phones, hams, etc…). In this event re-
mote control may be failing.
The electronic key fig. 7is fitted with
a metal insert A, that can be extracted
by pressing button B.
The metal insert operates the following:
❒central door locking/unlocking
through the driver's door lock (with
run-down car battery only the driver's
door will open);
❒windows opening/closing;
❒switch (where provided) for deacti-
vating the passenger’s air bag and
knees air bag (where provided);
❒safe-lock device (where provided);
❒emergency unlocking of electronic
key from ignition switch.Replacing the battery of the
electronic key
If when pressing button
Ë,Á, or `,
control given is refused or failing, the
battery should be replaced with an
equivalent one that can be purchased at
common stores.
To be sure that the battery is to be re-
placed, try again to press buttons
Ë,
Á, or `with another electronic key.
When closing the tailgate again, pro-
tection sensors are restored and direc-
tion indicators will flash once.
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A0E0022mfig. 7
Never leave the elec-
tronic key unattended
to prevent anyone, especially
children, from holding it and
pressing button B-fig. 7 inad-
vertently.
WARNING
A0E0021mfig. 8

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IGNITION DEVICE
The ignition device is located on the
dashboard and it consists of the follow-
ing:
❒electronic key reading device A-fig.
14(set near the steering wheel);
❒buttonSTART/STOP(set under the
electronic key reading device).
IMPORTANTTo prevent running
down the battery do not leave the elec-
tronic key into the ignition device when
the engine is off.
HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system com-
pletely (for instance during prolonged
inactivity of the car) simply lock the car
by rotating the metal insert (provided
inside the electronic key) into the dri-
ver’s door lock.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
In keeping with the laws in force in each
country on the subject of radio fre-
quency, for markets in which the trans-
mitter needs to be marked the certifi-
cation number is given on the compo-
nent. For certain versions/markets, the
code may also be marked on the trans-
mitter and/or on the receiver.
A0E0219mfig. 14
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for ex-
ample during an attempted
break-in) have it checked over
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices before travelling again.
WARNING
When leaving the car
always remove the
electronic key from the ignition
device to prevent any passen-
ger in the car from inadver-
tently activating the controls.
Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the car is fac-
ing uphill, first gear and if the
car is facing downhill, reverse.
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car.
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CHILD LOCK
Rear doors are fitted with a locking de-
vicefig. 90 that inhibits door open-
ing from the inside.
This device can be engaged/disengaged
(by the metal insert of the key) only
with doors open:
❒position 1: engaged (door locked);
❒position 2: disengaged (door can
be opened from the inside).IMPORTANTEach device acts only
on the relevant door.
IMPORTANT Always use this device
when transporting children.
IMPORTANTAfter engaging the child
lock on both rear doors, check for prop-
er engagement by trying to open a rear
door with the internal handle. Button
qis disabled after door locking
carried out by operating the remote con-
trol, the driver's door revolving plug, or
by automatic door locking after about
2.5 minutes and it will be enabled again
after door unlocking carried out by press-
ing the key button
Ë, by turning the
metal insert of the key into the driver's
door lock or by fitting the key into the
ignition device.
IMPORTANT With central locking sys-
tem on, pulling the internal door handle
will unlock all the doors. Lacking pow-
er (blown fuse, battery disconnected,
etc.) it is however possible to lock the
doors manually.
A0E0155mfig. 90

Doorknobs can be realigned (only after
recharging the battery) as follows:
❒pressing the electronic key button Ë;
❒pressing door locking/unlocking but-
ton
q;
❒opening with the key in front door re-
volving plug;
❒pulling internal door handle.IMPORTANTAs concerns rear doors,
with child lock device on and the previ-
ously described locking active, operat-
ing the internal door handle will not
open the door but will only realign door-
knobs; to open the door pull the exter-
nal door handle. Emergency locking will
not disable central door locking/un-
locking button
q.
DOOR LOCKING WITH RUN
DOWN BATTERY
If the car battery is run down, to lock
the doors proceed as described in the
following points.
Right front door
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the protection plug on the
door;
❒fit the electronic key metal insert in-
toA-fig. 91;
❒turn the key clockwise (counter-clock-
wise for right-hand drive versions);
❒remove the key from A-fig. 91and
then efit the plug on the door.
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A0E0237mfig. 91

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In this case it is necessary to carry out
system restore procedure as follows:
❒open the windows;
or
❒remove and then refit the key into the
ignition device.
If no malfunction is present, the window
returns to its normal operation automat-
ically. In the event of a failure see section
“Warning lights and messages”.
Windows and sunroof
opening/closing by the
electronic key
(where provided)
By the metal insert of the key
On all versions:
❒turning clockwise the metal insert of
the key into the driver's door re-
volving plug will open all the win-
dows and the sunroof (where pro-
vided) at the same time.
❒turning counterclockwise the metal
insert of the key into the driver's
door revolving plug will close all the
windows and the sunroof (where
provided) at the same time.By remote control
On all versions, keep button
Ëpressed
for over 2 seconds to open all the win-
dows and the sunroof (where provided)
at the same time.
On versions provided with 4 power win-
dow, keep button
Ápressed for over 2
seconds to close all the windows and
the sunroof (where provided) at the
same time.
POWER WINDOWS
Versions with 2 front power windows
are fitted with automatic window open-
ing/closing only on the driver’s side.
Versions with 4 power windows are fit-
ted with automatic window opening/
closing on all doors. These versions are
fitted with anti-crushing safety device to
detect the presence of an obstacle in the
window closing stroke. If an obstacle
is detected, the safety system will stop
window closing and, according to win-
dow position, will also reverse window
stroke.
This system is particularly useful when
children operate the windows inadver-
tently and make it possible to
close/open the windows using the re-
mote control when leaving the car.
IMPORTANTIn the event the anti-
crushing function is activated 5 times in
only 1 minute or in the event of a fail-
ure, the system will automatically enter
the “recovery” mode (self-protection).
This condition is pointed out by the fact
that, in the closing stroke, the windows
goes up in jerks.
The system complies
with the forthcoming
Standard 2000/4/ EC
concerning the safety of pas-
sengers leaning out of the pas-
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FITTING THE UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT
Group 1
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒find the presetting brackets, then po-
sition the child restraint system with
the fastening devices aligned with the
brackets;
❒ push the child restraint system until
hearing locking clicks;
❒secure the upper belt (provided with
the child’s seat) to the fastener B-
fig. 12set on the rear seat back;
❒check proper locking by moving the
child’s seat with force.
For any further installation/use detail,
refer to the “Instructions Manual” that
must be provided by the child restraint
system Manufacturer.
FRONT AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front multistage air
bags (“Smart bags”) for the driver and
the passenger and with knees air bag
for the driver and for the passenger
(where provided).
“SMART BAG” SYSTEM
(FRONT MULTISTAGE AIR
BAGS)
The front air bags (driver and passen-
ger) and knees air bags (driver and pas-
senger) have been designed to protect
the occupants in the event of head-on
crashes of medium-high severity, by plac-
ing cushions between the occupant and
the steering wheel or dashboard.
In case of crash, an electronic control
unit, when required, triggers the infla-
tion of the cushions that inflate, as a pro-
tection, between the body of the front
occupants and the structure that could
cause injuries. Immediately after, the
cushions deflate.The front air bags (driver and passen-
ger) and knees air bags (driver and pas-
senger) are not a replacement of but
complementary to the use of belts,
which should always be worn, as spec-
ified by law in Europe and most non Eu-
ropean countries.
In case of crash, a person not wearing
the seat belt moves forward and may
come into contact with the cushion while
it is still inflating. Under this circum-
stance the protection offered by the air
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To release the handbrake proceed as fol-
lows:
❒Slightly lift the handbrake Aand
press release button B;
❒Keep button Bpressed and lower the
lever. Warning light
xon the in-
strument panel will turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever A-fig. 2 is locat-
ed between the two front seats. Pull the
handbrake lever Aupwards, until the
car cannot be moved.
With electronic key fitted into the igni-
tion device, the instrument panel warn-
ing light
xwill come on.
IMPORTANT The car shall stop after
a few clicks of the handbrake lever. If
this is not the case, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the hand-
brake adjusted.
A0E0030mfig. 2
PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
❒Stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒Engage a gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the car is faced uphill or
reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope. Do
not leave the electronic key in the igni-
tion switch to prevent draining the bat-
tery.
Never leave children un-
attended in the car. Al-
ways remove the electronic key
when leaving the car and take
it out with you.
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– recharging .......................... 215
– replacing ............................ 235
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 236
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 241
Bonnet ................................... 101
Boot ....................................... 97
– light replacement ................ 204
Brakes .................................... 251
Bulb
(replacement) ....................... 192
– general instructions ............. 192
– types of bulbs ..................... 193
Capacities ............................... 260
Car inactivity ............................ 160
Car maintenance................. 219
– additional checks ................ 223
– annual Inspection Schedule .. 223
– service Schedule ................. 221
– scheduled service ................ 220
Carrying children safely ............. 131– child restraint systems ......... 134
– passenger’s seat compliance .. 134
– presetting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system .................. 136
Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 226
Child lock device ...................... 93
Cigar lighter ............................. 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual .............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 264
CODE card ............................... 11
Containing running costs ........... 153
Controls .................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 147
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Cruise Control .......................... 76 ABS system ............................ 104
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 113
Additional heater ...................... 69
Air/pollen filter ........................ 233
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Armrest
– central ............................... 82
– rear .............................. 83-84
Ashtray ................................... 86
ASR system ............................. 108
At the filling station .................. 121
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 234
– jump starting ...................... 178
– maintenance ...................... 225
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