2005 Alfa Romeo 159 child seat

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❒always check the seat belt is well fas-
tened by pulling the webbing;
❒only one child is to be strapped to
each retaining system;
❒always check the seat belts do not fit
around the child’s throat;
❒while travelling, do not let the child
sit incorrectly or release the belts;
❒passengers should never carry chil-
dren on their laps. No-one, however
strong they are, can hold a child in
the event of a crash;
❒in case of an accident, replace the
seat with a new one.
Below is a summary of the rules of
safety to be followed for carrying
children:
❒the recommended position for in-
stalling child’s seat is on the rear seat,
as it is the most protected in the case
of a crash;
❒if the passenger’s air bag is deacti-
vatedalwayscheck that the warn-
ing light
Fon the front ceiling light
panel is glowing steadily to indicate
that the air bag has been deactivat-
ed;
❒attain to the instructions for fasten-
ing the specific child restraint system
which you are using. These instruc-
tions must be provided by the man-
ufacturer. Keep the child restraint sys-
tem installation instructions with the
car documents and this Handbook.
Never use a child restraint system
without installation instructions;
With passenger’s air
bag active, never place
child’s seats with the cradle
facing backwards since the air
bag activation could cause to
the child serious injuries, even
mortal, regardless of the seri-
ousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to
carry children always with
proper restraint systems on
the rear seats, as this is the
most protected position in the
case of a crash.
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Mount the child re-
straint system only
with the car stationary. The
Universal Isofix child restraint
system is properly anchored to
the mounting brackets when
clicks are heard. In any case,
keep to the installation in-
structions that must be pro-
vided by the child restraint
system Manufacturer.
WARNING
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PRESETTING FOR
MOUNTING THE
“UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX” CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a
new European standardised system for
carrying children safely.
The Universal Isofix child’s seat covers
weight group: 1.
Due to its different anchoring system,
the Universal Isofix child's seat shall be
anchored to the proper metal brackets
A-fig. 11, set between rear seat back
and cushion. The upper belt (provided
with the child's seat) shall be then se-
cured to fasteners B-fig. 12set on rear
seat backrest behind the head restraints.It is possible to mount both the tradi-
tional restraint system and the Univer-
sal Isofix one, one on the left and the
other on the right respectively.
Remember that in case of Universal
Isofix child’s seat, you can only use all
those seats approved with the marking
Universal Isofix.A0E0190mfig. 12

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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
bag is reduced.

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On cars fitted with front passenger’s air bag deactivation
(front air bag, knees air bag (where provided) and side
on seat), these air bags shall be deactivated when plac-
ing the child’s seat on the front passenger’s seat. More-
over, the front passenger’s seat shall be adjusted in the
most backward position to prevent any contact between the
child’s seat and the dashboard. Even if not compulsory by law,
you are recommended to reactivate the air bag immediately as
soon as the child transport is no longer necessary.
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With passenger’s air bag active, never place child’s seats
with the cradle facing backwards since the air bag acti-
vation could cause to the child serious injuries, even mortal.
WARNING
WARNINGPASSENGER’S FRONT
AIR BAG
It consists of an instant-inflating cush-
ion contained into a special recess in the
dashboardfig. 15, this cushion has a
volume bigger than that of the driver.

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MANUAL DEACTIVATION (where provided) OF PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIR BAG , KNEES AIR BAG (where provided) AND
PASSENGER’S FRONT SIDE BAG DRIVER’S AND
PASSENGER’S KNEES AIR
BAG (where provided)
Knees air bag consists of an instant-in-
flating cushion housed into a special
compartment provided for the purpose
under the steering wheel for the driver
fig. 16and into the lower part of the
dashboard for the passenger fig. 17,
to give further protection in the event of
frontal crash.
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Should it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the pas-
senger’s front air bag, knees air bag
(where provided) and the side bag can
be deactivated. Deactivation/activation
shall be performed (with key removed
from ignition device) using the key
switch set on the right side of dashboard
fig. 18. You can reach the switch on-
ly if the door is opened. When the door
is open, the metal insert of the key can
be inserted and removed in both posi-
tions.IMPORTANTOperate the switch on-
ly when the engine is not running and
the ignition key is removed.
The key-operated switch has two posi-
tions:
❒passenger's front air bag and knees
air bag (where provided) and side
bag activated (ONposition
P):
warning light
Fon front ceiling light
panel off; it is absolutely prohibited
to carry a child on the front seat;
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❒passenger's front air bag and knees
air bag (where provided) and side
bag deactivated (OFFposition
F):
warning light
Fon front ceiling light
panel on; it is possible to carry a child
protected by special restraint systems
on the front seat.
The warning light
Fon front ceiling
light panel stays on permanently until the
passenger’s air bags are reactivated.
Passenger's air bags deactivation will
not inhibit the operation of the head pro-
tection side bag (Window Bag).
SIDE AIR BAGS
(Side bag -
Window bag)
The car is fitted with front side bags for
driver and passenger (where provided) for
protecting the chest and window bags for
protecting front and rear occupant’s head.
Side bags protect car occupants from
side crashes of medium-high severity, by
placing the cushion between the occu-
pant and the internal parts of the side
structure of the car.
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not a system
malfunction.In case of side crash, an electronic con-
trol unit, when required triggers the in-
flation of the cushion. The cushion im-
mediately inflates, placing itself as a pro-
tection, between the occupant’s body
and the structure that could cause in-
juries. Immediately after, the cushion de-
flates.
Side air bags are not a replacement of
but complementary to the belts, which
you are recommended to always wear,
as specified by law in Europe and most
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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.
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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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