2006 Alfa Romeo 159 emergency

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
CO2EMISSIONS
The CO2emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption.
CO2EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO 1999/100/EC DIRECTIVE (g/km)
1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM8v 1.9 JTDM16v 2.4 JTDM
205 221 273 157 159 179
Sportwagon versions
1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM8v 1.9 JTDM16v 2.4 JTDM
209 224 275 159 162 184 Saloon versions

BOOT
TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING FROM THE INSIDE
To open the tailgate from the inside if
the battery is flat or the electric tailgate
lock is failing, proceed as follows:
❒tilt the rear seats completely (see
paragraph "Extending the boot" in
section "Dashboard and controls");
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A0E0269mfig. 4A0E0263mfig. 5
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒take the screwdriver from the tool
container and working inside the
boot (on the rear part), fit it into seat
A-fig. 4and then operate lever B-
fig. 5.

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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
A0E0286mfig. 27
ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The car can be fitted with two longitu-
dinal bars fig. 27that can be used, by
adding special accessories to carry var-
ious objects (e.g.: skis, windsurf, etc.)
IMPORTANTNever exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section "Techni-
cal Specifications").
FUEL CAP EMERGENCY
OPENING
In the event of a failure, to open the
fuel cap proceed as follows:
❒open the fuse box lid A-fig. 26on
the right side of the boot as shown
by the arrow;
❒pull the string Bset aside the use
box.
A0E0285mfig. 26

❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 32;
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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
REAR LIGHT UNITS
Reversing light/
rear fog lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove cover A-fig. 31working
with a screwdriver in the point indi-
cated by the arrow;
IMPORTANTTo release the inspec-
tion lid, protect the screwdriver tip with
a cloth to prevent scratching.
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's Manufacturer.
WARNING
At Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo you can
find the "Universal Isofix" "Duo Plus"
child's seat.
For any further detail on installation
and/or use, refer to the “Instructions
Manual” that must be provided by the
child restraint system's Manufacturer.
A0E0292mfig. 31
A0E0293mfig. 32

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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 38lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 39releas-
ing it from the side contacts mak-
ing sure that the new bulb is cor-
rectly clamped between the con-
tacts;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
A0E0299mfig. 38A0E0300mfig. 39

IF A FUSE BLOWS
The fuse specific for the Sportwagon ver-
sion is located in the fuse box at the
right side of the boot (see “In an emer-
gency” chapter).
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
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A0E0303mfig. 42A0E0304mfig. 43
To open the fuse box, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒use handle Bto open the right lid
(where provided) A-fig. 42;
COMPONENT FUSE AMPERE
Cigar lighter outlet F55 15
❒open the fuse box lid C-fig. 43
working in the point shown by the
arrow.

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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
– recharging .......................... 219
– replacing ............................ 238
– useful advice for lengthening
the life .............................. 239
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 245
Bonnet ................................... 105
Boot ....................................... 101
– light replacement ................ 208
Brakes .................................... 256
Bulb (replacement) .................. 196
– general instructions ............. 196
– types of bulbs ..................... 197
Capacities ............................... 266
Car inactivity ............................ 164
Car maintenance................. 223
– periodical checks ................. 227
– use of the car under heavy
conditions .......................... 227
– service Schedule ................. 225
– scheduled service ................ 224Carrying children safely ............. 135
– child restraint systems ......... 138
– passenger’s seat compliance . 138
– presetting for mounting the
“Universal Isofix” child restraint
system ....................... 140-281
Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 228
Child lock device ...................... 97
Cigar lighter ............................. 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual .............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 270
CODE card ............................... 11
Containing running costs ........... 157
Controls .................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 151 ABS system ............................ 108
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 117
Additional heater ...................... 69
Air/pollen filter ........................ 236
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Alfa 159 Sportwagon....... 271
Armrest
– central ............................... 82
– rear ............................ 83-84
Ashtray ................................... 86
ASR system ............................. 112
At the filling station .................. 125
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone climate
control system ....................... 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 237
– jump starting ...................... 182
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TECHNICAL
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
– specifications ...................... 266
Engine starting ......................... 152
Environment protection ............. 127
EOBD system ........................... 115
External lights .......................... 70
Eyeglasses holder ..................... 87
Fix &Go automatic (device) ...... 190
Flashing the headlights ............. 70
Fluid level checks ..................... 230
Fluids and lubricants ................. 267
Follow me home (device) ......... 71
Front air bags .......................... 141
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control ............................... 78
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 72
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 269
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 81
– fuel gauge ......................... 22Fuel cut-off and power supply
switches ................................ 81
Fuel feed ................................ 255
Fuel filler cap ........................... 126
Fuses (replacement) .......... 209-287
Gearbox (use) ........................ 156
Glass/can holder ...................... 87
Glove compartment .................. 85
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 207
Handbrake .............................. 155
Hazard lights ........................... 72
Head restraints .................. 48-49
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 73
– fluid level ........................... 233
Headlights ............................... 65
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 106
– headlight adjustment abroad 107
– headlight aiming device ....... 106
– front fog light adjustment ..... 107
Hill Holder system .................... 111
Homelink ................................ 89 Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 206
Cruise Control .......................... 76
Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 236
Dimensions ............................. 261
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 200
– control ............................... 70
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 200-201-203
– control ............................... 70
Doors ..................................... 96
Electronic key .......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 252
– marking ............................. 251
– technical data ..................... 253
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 231
– level check ......................... 230