2005 Alfa Romeo 159 Owner handbook (in English)

183
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒Fit the handle L-fig. 8to operate
the jack and lift the car until the
wheel to be changed is several cen-
timetres off the ground;
❒ Operate the device F-fig. 8to ex-
tend the jack until the top of the jack
Gfits correctly into catch H;
A0E0208mfig. 8A0E0195mfig. 7
A0E0049mfig. 7a
❒The jack shall be fitted as shown in
fig. 7 (for versions fitted with
sideskirts, before fitting the jack, re-
move cover A-fig. 7a set on the
sideskirt as shown in the figure);
❒Warn anybody nearby that the car is
about to be lifted. They must stay
clear and not touch the car until it
is back on the ground;

184
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒fit the space-saver spare wheel mak-
ing one of the holes A-fig. 9coin-
cide with the relevant pin B;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the five fastening bolts;
❒Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Use the wrench provided to fasten
the bolts completely in a criss-cross
fashion according to the sequence
shown in fig. 10.
❒Loosen the fastening bolts and then
remove the wheel;
❒Make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween space-saver spare wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
A0E0210mfig. 10A0E0209mfig. 9

185
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
REFITTING A
NORMAL WHEEL
Following the procedure described pre-
viously, raise the car and remove the
spare wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒Make sure the contact surfaces be-
tween standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❒Fit the standard wheel taking into ac-
count that pin B-fig. 9shall coin-
cide with one of the holes A;
❒Place the wheel cap on the wheel rim
making symbol
C, (marked inside the
wheel cap), coincide with the inflation
valvefig. 11;
❒Using the wrench provided, tighten the
fastening bolts;
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack;
❒Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown
infig. 10;
A0E0211mfig. 12
Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒tighten pin A-fig. 12in one of the
holes of the wheel hub fastening
bolts;
❒insert the wheel on the pin and, us-
ing the wrench provided, tighten the
four bolts available;
❒loosen pin A-fig. 12and tighten
the last fastening bolt;
❒lower the car and remove the jack,
then, using the wrench provided tight-
en the bolts according to the sequence
previously shown for the space-saver
spare wheel fig. 10.When you have finished:
❒Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the boot;
❒Fit the jack partially open in its con-
tainer forcing it lightly to prevent it
from vibrating when travelling;
❒Put the tools back into their places in
the container;
❒Arrange the container complete with
tools on the space-saver spare wheel;
❒Reposition properly the boot stiff cov-
ering.
A0E0236mfig. 11

186
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
The quick tyre repair kit includes:
❒a bottle A-fig. 14containing the
sealer, fitted with:
- filling pipe B
- sticker Cbearing the notice “max.
80 km/h”, to be placed in a posi-
tion visible to the driver (on the in-
strument panel) after fixing the tyre;
❒compressorDwith pressure gauge
and fittings;
QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX&GO
automatic
The car is provided with the quick tyre
repair kit “FIX&GO automatic”, instead
of the traditional tool kit and space-saver
spare wheel.
The kit fig. 14is placed in the boot. In
this container are also housed the screw-
driver and the tow hitch.
A0E0114mfig. 14A0E0048mfig. 15
❒instruction brochurefig. 15, to be
used for prompt and proper use of the
quick repair kit and to be then hand-
ed to the personnel charged with han-
dling the tyre treated with the tyre re-
pair kit;
❒a pair of protection gloves located in
the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different ele-
ments.

187
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
The cylinder contains
ethylene glycol. The
cylinder contains latex: it can
cause allergic reactions. It is
harmful if ingested or inhaled
and irritant for the eyes and in
case of contact. In case of con-
tact rinse immediately with
water and take off contami-
nated clothes. If swallowed,
do not induce vomit, rinse out
the mouth, drink a lot of wa-
ter and call the doctor imme-
diately. Keep away from chil-
dren. This product must not be
used by asthmatics. Do not in-
hale vapours. Call the doctor
immediately in case of aller-
gic reactions. Keep the cylin-
der in the space provided for
the purpose and far from heat.
The sealing fluid has limited
life.
WARNINGIt should be noticed that:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre re-
pair kit is effective with external tem-
peratures between –20°C and +50°C.
The sealing fluid has limited life.
Hand the instruction
brochure to the per-
sonnel charged with treating
the tyre repaired with the kit.
WARNING
In the event of a punc-
ture caused by foreign
bodies, it is possible to
repair tyres showing damages
on the track or shoulder up to
max 4 mm diameter.
Holes and damages on
the tyre side walls can-
not be repaired. Do not use the
quick tyre repair kit if damag-
ing is due to running with flat
tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possi-
ble in case of damages
on the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do
not remove foreign bodies
(screws or nails) from the
tyre.
WARNING

188
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
Proceed as follows:
❒set the wheel to be repaired with
valveA-fig. 16in the position
shown in the figure, then pull up
the handbrake, take the quick
tyre repair kit and put it on the
ground near the wheel to be repaired;
❒loosen tyre inflation valve cap, take
out the filler hose A-fig. 17and
screw the ring nut B-fig. 18on the
tyre valve;
A0E0116mfig. 17
A0E0214mfig. 18
INFLATING PROCEDURE
A0E0212mfig. 16
Put on the protection
gloves provided to-
gether with quick tyre repair
kit.
WARNING
The compressor shall
not be operated for
more than 20 minutes. Risk of
overheating!. Tyres repaired
with the quick tyre repair kit
shall be used temporarily only.
WARNING
Replace the cylinder if
sealer has run out. Do
not throw away the
cylinder and the sealing fluid.
Have the sealing fluid and the
cylinder disposed of in compli-
ance with national and local reg-
ulations.

189
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒after reaching the tyre pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Wheels” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossi-
ble to reach at least 1.5 bar, disen-
gage compressor from valve and cur-
rent outlet, then move the car forth
for approx. 10 metres in order to dis-
tribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation op-
eration;
❒If after this operation it is still im-
possible after 5 minutes to reach at
least 1.8 bar, do start driving since
the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guar-
antee suitable sealing, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services;
❒make sure the compressor switch A-
fig. 19is set to 0(off), start the
engine and fit plug A-fig. 20into
the outlet/cigar lighter on the front
console and then turn on the com-
pressor by setting switch A-fig. 19
toI(on);
❒Inflate the tyre to the pressure speci-
fied in paragraph “Wheels” in section
“Technical Specifications”. Check tyre
pressure on gauge B-fig. 19 with
compressor off to obtain precise read-
ing;
A0E0213mfig. 19A0E0217mfig. 20Apply the sticker in a
visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre
has been treated with the
quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cor-
nering and do not exceed 80
km/h. Avoid heavy braking
and accelerating.
WARNING

190
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
You shall absolutely
communicate that the
tyre has been repaired with
the quick tyre repair kit. Hand
the instruction brochure to the
personnel charged with treat-
ing the tyre repaired with the
kit.
WARNING
A0E0215mfig. 21
A0E0216mfig. 22
CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for
restoring pressure. Disconnect the quick
connectionA-fig. 21and connect it
directly to the tyre valve fig. 22; in this
way the cylinder is not connected to
compressor and the sealing fluid will not
flow into the tyre.
If pressure falls below
1.8 bar, stop the car
since the tyre is excessively
damaged and the quick tyre
repair kit Fix & Go automatic
cannot guarantee suitable
sealing, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure;pull up the handbrake;❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and
restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized
Service.