2006 Alfa Romeo 159 boot

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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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGONIf you want to carry
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

SOUND SYSTEM
CD Changer (where provided)
O certain versions, behind the right boot
lid, is fitted a CD Changer for 10 discs
(seefig.
25).
Amplifier (where provided)
Versions equipped with Bose Hi-Fi sys-
tem also have an amplifier behind the
left boot lid.
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To roll up the net, release ends B-
fig. 22from housings C-fig. 23and
guide it during rolling.
A0E0291mfig. 24A0E0284mfig. 23A0E0305mfig. 25
Passenger's compartment
separating net
removal/refitting
To remove the net proceed as follows:
Press button D-fig. 24as shown in
the figure, move the separating net re-
leasing it from its seat, on both left and
right side. make the net slide as shown
in the figure, removing the pins from
their seats.
To refit the net reverse the removal op-
erations described previously.

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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

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It is possible to mount both the tradi-
tional restraint system and the "Univer-
sal Isofix" one. Remember that in case
of Universal Isofix child's seats, you can
only use all those seats approved with
the ECE R44/03 writing "Universal
Isofix".
PRESETTING FOR
MOUNTING THE
"UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a
new European standardised system for
carrying children safely. fig. 28shows
an example of child restraint system.
The Universal Isofix child's seat covers
weight group 1.
Due to its different anchoring system,
the Universal Isofix child's seat shall be
anchored to the proper lower metal fas-
tenersA-fig. 29, set between rear
seat back and cushion. The upper belt
(available with the child's seat) shall be
then secured to fastener B-fig. 30set
in the boot at child's seat level.To use fastener B, proceed as follows:
❒tilt the rear set backrest (see para-
graph "Boot" in section "Dashboard
and controls");
❒pull up fastener Band then secure
the belt to the fastener.
A0E0174mfig. 29
A0E0289mfig. 30
fig. 28A0E0241m