2006 Alfa Romeo 166 lights

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Flashing(fig. 69)
The headlights are flashed by pulling the
lever towards the steering wheel (unsta-
ble position) regardless of the position of
the light switch.
The warning light
1on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
IMPORTANT Only the main beam
lights are flashed. To avoid penalties, fol-
low local regulations.Direction indicators (fig. 70)
Moving the lever to the stable position:
Up (A) - engages the right-hand direc-
tion indicators.
Down (B) - engages the left-hand direc-
tion indicators.One of the warning lights
Îo¥will
light up on the instrument panel at the
same time.
The lever returns to its home position
automatically and the indicators are
switched off when the steering wheel is
straightened.
IMPORTANT If you wish to signal a
rapid change of direction involving only a
minimum movement of the steering
wheel, the lever can be moved up or
down without it clicking (unstable posi-
tion). When released the lever will return
to its home position.
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fig. 69
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fig. 70

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RIGHT-HAND LEVER (fig. 72)
The right-hand lever is used to operate
the windscreen wiper and the windscreen
washer.
The control used to activate the wind-
screen washer also activates the head-
light washers (optional for versions/mar-
kets where applicable). “Follow me home” device
(fig. 71)
This function allows the illumination of the
space in front of the car for the length of
time set, and is activated with the ignition
key at STOPor removed, pulling the left-
hand lever towards the steering wheel.This function is activated pulling the lever
within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off. At each single movement of the
lever, the staying on of the dipped beams
and sidelights is extended by 30 seconds up
to a maximum of 3.5 minutes; the lights
switch off automatically after the time set.
Each time the lever is operated, the
1
warning light on the cluster turns on.
This function can be interrupted by keep-
ing the lever pulled towards the steering
wheel for more than 2 seconds.
fig. 72
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A0D0018m
fig. 71

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At each start the rain sensor automati-
cally (in about 2 minutes) stabilises at a
temperature of about 40°C to eliminate
any condensation from the control surface
and prevent the formation of ice.
The rain sensor is capable of detecting
and adapting automatically to the pres-
ence of the following particular conditions
which call for different sensitivity:
– impurities on the control surface
(saline deposits, dirt, etc.)
– streaks of water caused by partial
wear of the windscreen wiper
– difference between day and night
(the human eye is more disturbed during
the night by a wet windscreen surface.Headlight washer (fig. 75)
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
These are operated when the low beam
headlights are on and the windscreen
washer is switched on. Windscreen washer (fig. 74)
The windscreen washer is operated by
pulling the lever towards the steering
wheel.
Keeping the lever pulled the windscreen
wiper is turned on continuously. When
the lever is released the wiper continues
for a few strokes and then stops or con-
tinues at the speed set.
A0D0020m
fig. 74
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fig. 75

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STR SYSTEM
(SPORT THROTTLE
RESPONSE)
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The STR system offers the driver the
possibility of brilliant, sporty driving with-
out forsaking relaxing driving in other cir-
cumstances with smoother, more gradual
engine response.
In fact, according to preference, the dri-
ver can choose between sporty fast accel-
eration control and smoother more grad-
ual control, for example in city driving.To engage the sporty response (also
when travelling), press the switch (A-
fig. 76) on the centre console. To pre-
vent this function from being engaged un-
intentionally, the system requires the ac-
celerator pedal to be completely released
for engagement. When the sporty re-
sponse is enabled warning light (B) on
the switch lights up.
To restore the most comfortable re-
sponse press the button again (A) and
completely release the accelerator: the
warning light (B) on the switch goes out.
Whenever the engine is switched on,
the control unit positions on the most
comfortable response. If before switching
off the sporty response was stored, it will
automatically be retrieved releasing the
accelerator pedal after the first accelera-
tion.Automatic engagement
The system allows passing from the s-
tandard map to the sporty one with a
quick press on the accelerator. This func-
tion is useful in all situations, such as for
example overtaking or emergency ma-
noeuvres, where maximum acceleration
is needed.
When the need for maximum power
ceases, the system automatically resumes
the standard map.
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fig. 76

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IMPORTANT Depending on the trim
levels, the dial of the instruments may be
either light grey or black, with green or
red light.
A - Speedometer
IMPORTANT The rev counter may
have different clock values depending on
the different versions of the car.B - Mileage recorder with double
meter display (total and trip)
The display shows:
– the mileage on the first line (6 fig-
ures)
– the trip meter (4 figures) on the sec-
ond line.
Reset the partial km. and hold the push-
button pressed for approx. 1 second (A-
fig. 82).
IMPORTANT The trip meter reading
is not stored if the battery is disconnect-
ed.C - Check panel (fig. 83)
This electronic device checks and indi-
cates any inefficiencies that may adversely
affect running the car and driving safety.
The check panel mainly performs two
functions:
1) Warning lights check.
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D - Rev counter
The danger zone (red) indicates exces-
sively high engine revs. Do not drive for
long periods with the pointer in this area.
With the engine at idle speed, the rev
counter may indicate a gradual or sudden
speed increase depending on the cases;
this is normal as it occurs in the normal
operation, for example when the climate
control compressor is engaged or the fan.
In particular a slow change in speed helps
preserve the battery charge.
IMPORTANT Depending on the ver-
sions/markets of the car, the rev counter
may have danger sectors (red) of differ-
ent size and with different top of scale
values.
IMPORTANT The electronic ignition
control system gradually shuts off the
flow of fuel when the engine is “over-
revving” resulting in a gradual loss of en-
gine power. Moving the ignition key to MARthe
following warning lights and displays turn
on and go out after approx. 6 seconds:
1- Light failure
2- Low brake fluid and/or handbrake
engaged
3- Front brake pad wear
4- Low engine oil level
5- Fuel reserve
6- Maximum engine coolant fluid tem-
perature
7- Mileage recorder displayAny faults are signalled by the turning
on of the corresponding warning light for
approx. 15 seconds after the end of the
check.
2) Doors and boot open warning.
With the ignition key at MAR, if a led
of the car symbol (10) lights up, the cor-
responding door or the boot has not been
shut properly.
To repeat the check, with the ignition
key in the MARposition and the engine
off, press the button (A-fig. 84).
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G - The warning lights
IMPORTANT The presence of the
warning lights may vary depending on
the type of engine and trim level.
Insufficient brake fluid
and/or handbrake on
This warning light stays on for about 15
seconds, after the end of the check,
when the level of the brake fluid falls be-
low the minimum, possibly due to a leak-
age in the system and when the hand-
brake is engaged.
When the ignition key is turned to
MARthe warning light comes on but
must go out after approx. 6 seconds.
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Air bag malfunction
When the ignition key is turned to the
MARposition the warning light will
come on and should go out as after
about. 4 seconds.
This warning light will come on perma-
nently when an anomaly affecting the Air
bag system is detected.¬
If the ¬warning light
does not turn on when
turning the ignition key to MAR or
if it stays on when travelling, this
could indicate a failure in safety re-
taining systems; under this condi-
tion air bags or pretensioners could
not trigger in the event of collision
or, in a restricted number of cases,
they could trigger accidentally.
Stop the car and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services to
have the system checked immedi-
ately.
WARNING
If the warning light
comes on while driving
check if the handbrake is not en-
gaged. If the warning lights stays
on with the handbrake not engaged,
stop immediately and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.x
WARNING

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Seat belts not fastened
When the ignition key is turned to
MARthe warning light turns on but it
must go out after approx. 15 seconds.
For versions/markets where applicable,
the warning light turns on permanently
when, with the key in the MARposi-
tion, the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
properly. This warning light comes on when the
brake pedal is pressed and the front
brake pads are found to be worn, have
them replaced as soon as possible. When
the ignition key is turned to MARthe
warning light comes on but must go out
after approx. 6 seconds.
IMPORTANT As the vehicle is fitted
with brake pad wear sensors for the front
wheels only, when these are replaced
check the back brake pads at the same
time.dAlfa Romeo CODE system
When the ignition key is turned to MAR
the warning light should come on and then
go out. If the warning lights stays on with
the key in the MARposition, it indicates
a possible failure: see “The Alfa Romeo
CODE system”.
IMPORTANT The turning on contem-
poraneously of warning lights and
indicates a failure of the Alfa Romeo
CODE system.
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