2006 Alfa Romeo 159 steering wheel

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Front cigar lighter on central console F44 10 56
Sunroof control unit (curtain) F45 20 56
Sunroof F46 20 56
Left front power window F47 20 56
Right front power window/
passenger’s door control unit F48 30 56
Radionavigation system F49 7.5 56
Rain sensor control unit F49 7.5 56
Steering wheel branch point F49 7.5 56
Sunroof F49 7.5 56
Control buttons panel F49 7.5 56
Volumetric alarm control unit F49 7.5 56
Parking sensor branch point F49 7.5 56
Central console button panel F49 7.5 56
Front seat controls light F49 7.5 56
Windscreen services F49 7.5 56
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 56
START/STOP button F49 7.5 56
Air Bag system F50 7.5 56
Tyer pressure monitoring system control unit F51 7.5 56

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Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its
threaded seat. Before starting
to tow, make sure to have
tighten the hook.
WARNING
Before starting to tow,
disengage the steering
lock (see paragraph “Ignition de-
vice” in section “Dashboard and
controls”). When towing, re-
member that without the help of
the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is re-
quired on the pedal and steer-
ing wheel. Do not use flexible ca-
bles for towing and avoid jerks.
During towing operations make
sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the
components in contact with it.
When towing the car, you must
comply with the specific traffic
regulations regarding the tow
ring and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
Rear
The tow hook A-fig. 66for the rear
bumper is fixed.
A0E0176mfig. 66
❒remove the snap-fitted plug A-fig. 65
from the front bumper. If using the flat
blade screwdriver B-fig. 64 provided
as standard, protect its tip with a soft
cloth to prevent damaging the car.
❒tighten the tow hook in its seat.
A0E0230mfig. 65

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POWER STEERING FLUID
fig. 11-12
Check that the fluid level in the reservoir
is at maximum level: this operation shall
be carried out with the car on level sur-
face, engine not running and cold.
Check that the fluid level is at the MAX
mark on the reservoir or at the top mark
(maximum level) shown on the dipstick
under the reservoir cap.
A0E0027mfig. 11 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDMversions
A0E0234mfig. 12 3.2 JTS -
1.9 JTDM8V- 1.9 JTDM16Vversions
If the fluid level in the reservoir is below
the specified level, top up as follows:
❒start the engine and wait until the flu-
id level in the reservoir has stabilized;
❒with the engine started, turn repeat-
edly the steering wheel fully right-
wards and leftwards;
❒top up until reaching the MAXmark
then refit the cap.IMPORTANTFor this operation it is
however recommended to always con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Do not allow the pow-
er steering fluid to
touch the hot parts of the en-
gine: it is inflammable.
WARNING

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Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 15:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case,
comply with the laws in the country
where the car is being driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts, etc. Be careful not to
hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles
hard. Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have no
cuts in the side wall, abnormal swelling
or irregular tyre wear. If any of these oc-
cur, have the car seen to at Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres; if a tyre is punc-
tured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the space-saver spare wheel, every
four weeks and before long journeys:
pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in “Technical specifica-
tions” section.
A0E0120mfig. 15

Upholstery of your car
has been designed to
withstand wear deriv-
ing from common use of the car.
You are however recommended
to avoid strong and/or contin-
uous scratching with clothing
accessories such as metallic
buckles, studs, Velcro fasten-
ings and the like, since these
items cause circumscribed stress
of the cover fabric that could
lead to yarn breaking, and dam-
age the cover as a consequence.
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INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
Clean plastic parts with a cloth moist-
ened with water and non-abrasive neu-
tral detergent. To remove grease or hard
stains, use appropriate products de-
signed to preserve the appearance of
components.
IMPORTANTNever use spirit or pe-
troleum to clean the instrument panel
or other plastic parts.
Never use flammable
products like oil ether
or rectified petrol for cleaning
car interiors. Electrostatic dis-
charges generated by rubbing
during cleaning operations
could cause fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol
cans in the car: they
might explode. Aerosol cans
must never be exposed to a
temperature above 50°C. The
temperature inside the car ex-
posed to the sun may go well
beyond that figure.
WARNING
STEERING WHEEL/
GEAR LEVER KNOB WITH
GENUINE LEATHER
COVERING
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap. Never use
spirit or alcohol-based products.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label in-
structions and indications to make sure
they are free from spirit and/or alcohol-
based substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with
special glass products, some drops fall
on the leather covering of the steering
wheel/gear lever knob remove them
immediately and then clean with wa-
ter and neutral soap.
IMPORTANTTake the utmost care
when engaging the steering lock to pre-
vent scratching the leather covering.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................... 250
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 252
ENGINE ............................................................ 253
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 255
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 255
BRAKES ............................................................ 256
STEERING.......................................................... 256
SUSPENSIONS................................................... 256
WHEELS ........................................................... 257
DIMENSIONS..................................................... 261
PERFORMANCE .................................................. 263
WEIGHTS .......................................................... 264
CAPACITIES........................................................ 266
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................................... 267
FUEL CONSUMPTION .......................................... 269
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL 4 specifications
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 that passes
API GL-5 specifications
Lubricant for hydrostatic transmissions that passes
“ATF DEXRON III” specification
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate.
Consistency NLGI 2
Lithium soap based grease. NLGI 0 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704
CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on inhibited
monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA CAR
MULTIAXLE
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA
MRM ZERO
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Mechanical gearbox and
differential
Rear differential and
transmission unit
(3.2 JTS version)
Power steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic brake and
clutch controls
Cooling
circuits
Proportion:
50% water and
50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted
or undiluted
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
Lubricants and
greases
for transmission
Windscreen/
headlight washer
fluid Protective agent for
radiators Brake fluid

❒position the new arm correctly, ful-
ly tighten the nut Band then lower
the cover A.
SPRAY NOZZLE
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the reservoir
(see "Checking fluid levels" in section
"Car maintenance").
Then check that the nozzle holes A-
fig. 3are not clogged, if necessary use
a needle to clean them.
REARSCREEN WIPER
OPERATION
Pulling the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position), operates the
rearscreen washer jet and continuous op-
eration of the rearscreen wiper. Opera-
tion ends when the stalk is released.
Turning the knurled ring A-fig. 1from
positionON/OFFto
&operates the
rearscreen wiper intermittently.
CHANGING THE
REARSCREEN WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A-fig. 2, slacken
the nut Band remove the arm C;
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A0E0264mfig. 1
A0E0267mfig. 2
A0E0268mfig. 3