2005 Alfa Romeo 159 radio controls

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The car can be equipped with the
T.P.M.S. (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem). This system consists of a radio-fre-
quency sensor, installed on each wheel
(on the rim inside the tyre) that sends
pressure information to the control unit.IMPORTANT NOTES
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when
turning the engine off and on again. If
failure persists, the control unit will send
warning indications to the instrument
panel only after a few seconds when the
car is moving.
Tyre pressure should be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the prescribed
value but repeat the check when tyres
are cold (see section “Wheels” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”).
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM -
T.P.M.S. (where provided)
The T.P.M.S. does not
exempt the driver from
checking tyre pressure, includ-
ing the space-saver spare
wheel (where provided) at
regular intervals.
WARNING
T.P.M.S. cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this
event, brake the car cautiously and
avoid sudden steering.
The T.P.M.S. system requires special
equipment. Consult Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services to know what type of ac-
cessories are compatible with the sys-
tem (wheels, wheel caps, etc.). Using
other accessories could cause system
malfunctioning. Due to inflation valve
special characteristics, use only tyre re-
pair sealants approved by Alfa Romeo;
other sealants could cause system mal-
functioning.

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If after repairing a punctured tyre with
the Fix&Go automatic kit and restoring
the initial conditions the flat tyre warn-
ing light continues to stay on, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Tyre pressure could change according to
outside temperature. For this reason the
T.P.M.S. system could temporarily indi-
cate low tyre pressure. In this event
check pressure with cold tyres and re-
store proper inflation values if required. If the car is fitted with T.P.M.S. system,
when changing a tyre, change also the
rubber seal of the valve and the fas-
tening ring of the sensor. Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Strong radio-frequency disturbances
could inhibit proper TPMS system oper-
ation. This condition is indicated by a
dedicated massage on the display. This
indication will go off automatically as
soon as the radio-frequency disturbance
ceases.If the car is fitted with T.P.M.S. system,
tyre and/or rim removal and refitting
operations involve special precautions;
to prevent damages or wrong sensor re-
fitting, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have tyre and/or rim
changed.

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Climate control system fan F02 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 62
Electric steering lock F03 (MAXI-FUSE) 20 62
Brake branch point (pump) F04 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 62
Brake branch point (solenoid valve) F05 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 62
Radiator fan (low speed) F06 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 62
Radiator fan (high speed) F07 (MAXI-FUSE) 50 62
Headlight washer F09 20 62
Horns F10 15 62
Electronic injection sundry secondary services F11 15 62
+ INT for electronic injection system F16 7.5 62
Electronic injection primary services F17 10 62
Engine control branch point F18 15 62
Climate control system compressor F19 7.5 62
Rear window heating F20 20 62
Fuel pump supply F21 20 62
Ignition coils/injectors (petrol versions) F22 15 62
Electronic injection primary services diesel versions) F22 20 62
Sound system/radionavigation system power F23 15 62
Body Computer branch point/Headlight washer relay coil F31 7.5 58
Driver’s door branch point/passenger’s door branch point/
ignition device F32 15 58
Rear left power window F33 20 58
Rear right power window F34 20 58

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Front cigar lighter on central console F44 10 58
Sunroof control unit (curtain) F45 20 58
Sunroof F46 20 58
Left front power window F47 20 58
Right front power window/
passenger’s door control unit F48 30 58
Radionavigation system F49 7.5 58
Rain sensor control unit F49 7.5 58
Steering wheel branch point F49 7.5 58
Sunroof F49 7.5 58
Control buttons panel F49 7.5 58
Volumetric alarm control unit F49 7.5 58
Parking sensor branch point F49 7.5 58
Central console button panel F49 7.5 58
Front seat controls light F49 7.5 58
Windscreen services F49 7.5 58
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 58
START/STOP button F49 7.5 58
Air Bag system F50 7.5 58
Tyer pressure monitoring system control unit F51 7.5 58

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Parking lights
– control ............................... 72
Parking sensors ........................ 114
Performance ............................ 258
Power windows ....................... 95
Pretensioners ........................... 128
Protecting the environment ........ 123
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 204
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 186
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 113
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 198
– control ............................... 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 30Rev counter ............................. 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 198
Rims
– understanding rim marking .... 253
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 102
Rubber hoses ........................... 239
Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices.................... 125
S.B.R. system .......................... 127
Seat belts ............................... 126
Seats
– cleaning ............................ 244
– electrically adjustable
front seats ......................... 47
– manually adjustable
front seats ......................... 46
– with electric warming .......... 47
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ......... 196-199
– control ............................... 70
Ski tunnel ............................... 84
Smart washing ........................ 74 Inertial fuel cut-off switch .......... 80
Instrument panel ...................... 7-8
Instruments ............................. 21
Interior fittings ......................... 83
Interiors .................................. 244
Isofix universal (child's seat) ..... 136
Jacking the car ........................ 216
Labels
– identification data ............... 246
– bodywork paint .................. 247
Level checks ............................ 226
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 195
– control ............................... 70
Manual climate control system ... 55
MSR system ............................ 110
Multifunction display ................. 24
Number plate light ................... 200
Oddments compartments .......... 88
Paint ...................................... 242
Parking ................................... 151