2005 Alfa Romeo 159 battery

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ENGINE OIL
HIGH TEMPERATURE
Fitting the key into the ignition
device, the warning light (set on engine
oil temperature gauge) turns on but it
should go off after a few seconds. Warn-
ing light turning on when travelling (on
certain versions together with the mes-
sage on the display) indicates that en-
gine oil is too hot; switch the engine off
and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
If warning light
`
starts flashing when
travelling contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
EXHAUST OIL
(diesel versions)
Low engine oil pressure
On certain versions, fitting the key into
the ignition device, the warning light
turns on but it should go off as soon as
the engine has started.After the first indication, at each engine
starting the warning light
vwill go
on flashing for about 1 minute and then
every 2 hours until oil is changed.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
The warning light (where pro-
vided) turns on, but it should go off as
soon as the engine has started (with the
engine running at idle speed a brief de-
lay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light (or as an alternative,
on certain versions, a symbol and a mes-
sage are displayed) stays on glowing
steadily or flashing contact immediate-
ly Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
w
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If the warning light
(or as an alternative,
on certain versions, a symbol
and a message are displayed)
comes on when travelling,
stop immediately and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
WARNING
If warning light v
starts flashing, contact
immediately Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the
engine oil changed and the in-
strument panel (or symbol
v
on the display) switched off.
Exhaust oil (diesel versions)
The warning light (where provided) with
turn on flashing (on certain versions a
message is displayed) when the system
detects that the engine oil is exhaust.

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JUMP STARTING ................................................ 178
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED .................................... 179
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX&GO automatic ............................................. 186
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 192
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 195
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ....................... 201
IF A FUSE BLOWS .............................................. 205
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ...................................... 215
JACKING THE CAR............................................... 216
TOWING THE CAR .............................................. 217

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JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little high-
er than the flat one.
Proceed as follows fig. 1:
❒ Connect positive terminals (+ near
the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒ With a second lead, connect the neg-
ative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery and to an earthing point
E
on the engine of the car to be start-
ed;
❒Start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the or-
der above.If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not insist but contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Service.
IMPORTANTDo not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two bat-
teries: sparks could ignite the flamma-
ble gas from the battery. If the other bat-
tery is fitted in another car, prevent ac-
cidental contacts between the metal
parts of the two cars.
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the en-
gine: it could damage the elec-
tronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.
Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack
experience; if it is not done
correctly it can cause very in-
tense electrical discharges. In
addition, the fluid contained in
the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. You are also ad-
vised not to put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near the
battery and not to cause
sparks.
WARNING
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FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped into four fuse boxes
to be found respectively on the dash-
board, on the battery positive pole, near
the battery and inside the boot (right-
hand side).
Fuse box on the dashboard
To gain access to the fuses in the fuse
box on the dashboard, loosen the fas-
tening screw A-fig. 57and remove
the cover B.
A0E0157mfig. 57
A0E0124mfig. 58

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Fuse box on the battery
positive pole
To gain access to the fuses in the fuse
box on the battery positive pole press
the retainers A-fig. 59and remove
the protection cover B.
A0E0126mfig. 59
A0E0125mfig. 60

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Fuse box near the battery
To gain access to the fuses, loosen the
two fastening screws A-fig. 61 and
remove the protection cover B.
A0E0128mfig. 61
A0E0123mfig. 62

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IF THE BATTERY
IS FLAT
IMPORTANTThe description of the
battery charging procedure is described
only for informative purposes. This op-
eration should be carried out by Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Charging should be slow at a low amp
rating for 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.Charge the battery as follows:
❒disconnect battery negative terminal
(–);
❒connect the charger cables to the bat-
tery terminals, observing the poles;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery;
❒reconnect battery negative terminal
(–).
The liquid in the battery
is poisonous and corro-
sive. Do not let it touch the
skin or eyes. Recharging the
battery should be done in a
well ventilated area away
from naked flames or possible
sources of sparks: explosion
and fire risk.
WARNING
Do not attempt to
recharge a frozen bat-
tery. Thaw it first, otherwise
it could explode. If the battery
froze, make sure the internal
elements are not broken and
that the casing is not cracked:
risk of spilling the poisonous
and corrosive fluid.
WARNING

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SCHEDULED SERVICING....................................... 220
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................ 221
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE .......................... 223
ADDITIONAL CHECKS .......................................... 223
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ..................................... 226
AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER ................................. 233
DIESEL FUEL FILTER ........................................... 233
BATTERY ........................................................... 234
WHEELS AND TYRES........................................... 237
RUBBER HOSES ................................................. 239
WINDSCREEN WIPER ......................................... 239
BODYWORK ...................................................... 241
INTERIORS ........................................................ 244