2006 Alfa Romeo 159 light

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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
–extra-urban cycle: frequent ac-
celerating in all gears, simulating ex-
traurban use of the car; the speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h;
–combined consumption: is cal-
culated weighing about 37% of urban
cycle consumption and about 63% of
extraurban consumption.IMPORTANT The type of route,
traffic situations, weather condi-
tions, driving style, general con-
ditions of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, load, cli-
mate control system, roof rack,
other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those
measured.FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in
the table below are determined on the
basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
–urban cycle: cold starting followed
by driving that simulates urban use of
the car;
Fuel consumption according to Urban Extra-urban Combined
1999/100/ECDirective (litres x 100 km)
1.9 JTS12,2 (
) 6.6 () 8.7 ()12.4 () 6.7 () 8.8 ()
2.2 JTS13.0 (
) 7.3 () 9.4 ()13.2 () 7.3 () 9.5 ()
3.2 JTS 16.9 (
) 8.4 () 11.5 ()17.0 () 8.4 () 11.6 ()
1.9 JTD
M8v7.8 () 4.9 () 5.9 ()7.9 () 4.9 () 6.0 ()
1.9 JTD
M16v8.1 () 4.8 () 6.0 ()8.3 () 4.8 () 6.1 ()
2.4 JTD
M9.2 () 5.4 () 6.8 ()9.4 () 5.6 () 7.0 ()
(
) Saloon versions
(
) Sportwagon versions

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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

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S S
P P
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R R
T T
W W
A A
G G
O O
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REARSCREEN WIPER .......................................... 272
BOOT ............................................................... 273
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ....................................... 280
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING
THE "UNIVERSAL ISOFIX"
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................................. 281
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ..................... 282
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 285
IF A FUSE BLOWS .............................................. 287
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❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 32;
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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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Taillight bulb on tailgate
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the cover A-fig. 31work-
ing in the point shown by the arrow;
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 32;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 33:
C: reversing light bulb on passenger
side or right side;
C: rear fog light bulb on driver side or
left side;
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 32;
❒close cover A-fig. 31.
A0E0294mfig. 33
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 33:
D: taillight bulb on right/left headlight
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 32;
❒close cover A-fig. 31.

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Direction indicators/
Taillights/Brake lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒on certain versions, open the side lid;
❒remove the protection cover by op-
erating device A-fig. 34;
A0E0296mfig. 35A0E0297mfig. 36
A0E0298mfig. 37
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 35;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 36:
E:taillight/brake light bulb;
F:direction indicator bulb
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 35;
❒refit the protection cover.
A0E0295mfig. 34
ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
The additional brake light is made up of
LEDs and it is built into the rear spoiler
fig. 37.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the third brake light replaced.

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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

❒replace the bulb B-fig. 41releas-
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.
TAILGATE LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 40
working in the point shown by the
arrow;
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A0E0301mfig. 40A0E0302mfig. 41