2006 Alfa Romeo 159 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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❒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

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.

ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
fig. 8 - 9
The boot sides are equipped with two odd-
ment compartments closed by a cover.
To open the cover press button Aand
turn it downwards.
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reserve fuel in a can,
follow law regulations, only
using a certified can, suitably
fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the
risk of fire is increased in the
case of an accident.
WARNING
A heavy load that has
not been secured may
cause serious harm.
WARNING
A0E0273mfig. 8
A0E0272mfig. 9
A0E0270mfig. 6A0E0271mfig. 7
ANCHORING THE LOAD
The boot houses 4 hooks (see fig. 6
andfig. 7) for anchoring ropes in or-
der to guarantee perfect load anchoring.
Hooks shall also be used to secure the
luggage retaining net (available as op-
tional, for versions/markets where ap-
plicable, at Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices).

CURRENT OUTLET
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The current outlet is located on the left
side of the boot.
To use the current outlet, open the lid
A-fig. 10. The current outlet only
works with the key fitted into the igni-
tion device and can only be used to pow-
er accessories having max. 15A intake
(180 W).
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A0E0274mfig. 10
Never use the outlet for
accessories with power
over the max. specified
one. Long power intake can run
down the battery and inhibit
engine starting.
A0E0281mfig. 11 A0E0282mfig. 12
LUGGAGE NET
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The left and right sides of the boot are
quipped with a luggage retainer net.
–fig. 11- version with side lid
(where provided)
–fig. 12- version without side lidAs optional, for versions/markets where
applicable, an additional luggage re-
tainer net can be fitted.

Use the seats A-fig. 13located in the
front part of the boot to hook the net as
shown in fig. 16.
Using seats B-fig. 14to secure the net
to the rear side of the boot.
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A0E0275mfig. 13A0E0276mfig. 15
A0E0277mfig. 16
To secure the net, fit hooks A-fig. 15
into seats Band press downwards.
To release the net, take it out upwards
while keeping button Cpressed.
A0E0308mfig. 14

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IMPORTANTTo remove the net roll
it up and check whether also the pas-
senger's compartment separation net
(where provided) is rolled up (see
next paragraph), then pull up lever D-
fig. 19. Raise the net and take it out
from the boot.LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
COVER
The luggage compartment cover A-fig.
17can be rolled up and removed.
To roll it up remove the two rear pins B-
fig. 18from their housings.
IMPORTANTHold the cover by han-
dleC-fig. 17and guide it during rolling
up.
A0E0278mfig. 17A0E0279mfig. 18A0E0280mfig. 19
To refit the net, proceed as follows:
❒fit the net into the proper seat on the
left side (side without lever);
❒keep the lever D-fig. 19up and fit
the net into the proper seat on the
right side;
❒release lever D.

PASSENGER'S
COMPARTMENT UPPER
SEPARATION NET
(where provided)
In addition to the luggage compartment
cover, certain versions are also fitted
with a passenger's compartment upper
separation net fig. 20.
The net for separating the passenger's
compartment from the boot is contained
into a special bar.
A0E0283mfig. 20A0E0287mfig. 21
A0E0288mfig. 22
To extend it, take it out of the reel by
taking tongue A-fig. 21and secure
endsB-fig. 22into the two housings
C-fig. 23(one per side) located on
the roof of the car.
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Do not put objects on
the cover which may
damage it.
The objects put on the
cover may be thrown
forwards and injure passen-
gers should you brake sharply
or in the event of an accident.
Your are recommended to use
the passenger's compartment
separation net.
WARNING