2006 Alfa Romeo 166 lock

36 STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 38)
The steering wheel position is adjustable
and may be moved nearer to or further
away from the driver and also raised or
lowered.
To do this, it is necessary to release
lever (A) pulling it towards the steering
wheel. After setting the steering wheel in
the most appropriate position, lock it
pushing the lever forwards fully home.
ADJUSTING THE
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL REAR-VIEW
MIRROR
(fig. 39-40)
The mirror, fitted with a safety device
which releases it in the event of a violent
impact can be moved to two positions op-
erating lever (A-fig. 39): normal or an-
ti-glare.
IMPORTANT The configuration of the
mirror may vary depending on the vehicle
trim level. The figure here is demonstra-
tive only to show how it is adjusted.
For some versions/markets the mirror
(fig. 40) automatically sets to the day
or night position.
The steering wheel posi-
tion must only be ad-
justed with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
fig. 39 fig. 38
317PGS310PGS
fig. 40
675PGS
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft Device) that could badly
affect performance and safety,
cause the lapse of warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the
car with homologation require-
ments.
WARNING

37
Folding(fig. 41-42)
– If necessary (for example when the
size of the mirror causes difficulty in nar-
row paces) the door mirror can be folded
in towards the vehicle from position (A-
fig. 42) to position (B).
For some versions/markets the mirrors
can be folded electrically using a button
(C-fig. 41).Defrosting/demisting(fig. 43)
The electric mirrors can be fitted with
heating coils which are operated together
with rearscreen heating pressing button
(A) which prevent the mirrors from frost-
ing and/or misting.
This function is timed and is deactivated
after a few minutes.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electrically adjustable (fig. 41)
– Select the mirror to be adjusted using
switch (A) (right or left).
– Press button (B) to one of the four
directions and adjust the mirror selected
previously.
– Position the switch (A) in the inter-
mediate locking position.
The mirror can only be adjusted electri-
cally when the ignition key is in the
MARposition.Curved door mirrors (for
versions/markets where
applicable) slightly alter the per-
ception of distance.
WARNING
When travelling the door
mirrors must always be
in position (A).
WARNING
fig. 41
570PGSm
fig. 42fig. 43
P4C00057A0D0007mA0D0010m

40 SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the seat
back.
Take hold the tongue (A-fig. 48) and
insert it into the buckle (B), until hearing
the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
(C).Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger
wearing it, allowing freedom of move-
ment.
When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is
normal. The reel mechanism prevents the
webbing coming out when it is jerked or
if the car brakes sharply, in a collision or
when cornering at high speed.The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points with reel for
the side seats and an abdominal belt with
two anchor points for the centre (A-fig.
49) seat. For versions/markets where ap-
plicable, the centre seat can be fitted with
inertial seat belt with three anchor points
and reel like side seats (fig. 50).
Never press button (C)
when travelling.
WARNING
571PGSm
fig. 48fig. 49
A0D0130mA0D0131m
fig. 49/A
To offer the highest level
of protection, the rear seat
belts should be fastened as shown
in fig. 49 and fig. 50.
WARNING

42
PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the front
seat belts, the Alfa 166is fitted with
pretensioners.
These devices “feel”, through a sensor,
that a violent crash is in progress and
rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way they ensure that the seat belt
adheres perfectly to the wearer before
the restraining action begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the
device has intervened; the seat belt can-
not be drawn back up even when guiding
it manually.
IMPORTANTTo obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it firmly close to the chest
and pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing. Anything that
modifies its original conditions invalidates
its efficiency. If due to unusual natural
events (floods, sea storm, etc.) the de-
vice has been affected by water and
mud, it must necessarily be replaced.
After adjustment, always
check that the slider is
anchored in one of the positions
provided. To do this, with the but-
ton (A-fig. 52) released, exert a
further pressure to allow the an-
chor device to catch if release did
not take place at one of the preset
positions.
WARNING
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a col-
lision that has triggered it, have it
replaced at an Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services. The validity of the
device is 10 years starting from
the date of production, the preten-
sioners should be replaced at an
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
this date approaches.
WARNING
This precaution could greatly reduce the
risk of injury in case of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of
the shoulder and the neck.
4 different adjustments in height are
provided.
To adjust the attachment raise or lower
the grip (A-fig. 52) and ring (B-
fig. 52) to one of the set positions.

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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.
A0D0025mA0D0120m
fig. 82 fig. 83

77
Faulty ABS anti
wheel-locking
This warning light comes on when the
system is inefficient. In this case normal
braking is ensured without though, mak-
ing use of the ABS system. Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services should however be
contacted as soon as possible.
When the ignition key is turned to
MARthe warning light comes on but
must go out after approx. 4 seconds.>
Presence of water
in the fuel oil filter
(JTD 20V Multijet versions)
When the ignition key is turned to the
MARposition the warning light should
come on and must go out after approx. 4
seconds.
The warning light switches on fixed
when driving, to indicate the presence of
water in the fuel oil filter.
In case the indicator light switches on,
even if just for a few seconds, we recom-
mend to contact an Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Service as soon as possible in order
to purge the water from the fuel oil filter
and avoid severe damages to the injec-
tion pump and to the fuel oil supply cir-
cuit as well as the engine irregular opera-
tion.
c
Glowplugs
(JTD 20V Multijet versions)
The warning light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to MAR
position. When the glowplugs have
reached the established temperature the
warning light will go out. Start the en-
gine as soon as the warning light has
gone out.
For versions/markets where applica-
ble, the warning light flashes for approx.
30 seconds after starting the engine
meaning that there is a fault to the glow
plug warning system, in which case,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
With a high ambient temperature the
warning light may turn on imperceptibly.
m
The car is fitted with an
electronic braking device
(EDB). If the
>andxwarning
lights turn on at the same time, this
means that there is an EBD system
fault; in this case violent braking
may be accompanied by early rear
wheel locking, with the possibility
of skidding. Drive the car ex-
tremely carefully to the nearest
Authorized Alfa Romeo workshop
to have the system checked.
WARNING

78
LLeft-hand direction
indicator (intermittent)
This warning light comes on when the
control lever is moved downwards or, to-
gether with the right-hand warning light,
when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. R
Sidelights
This warning light comes on when the
sidelights are switched on.3
Right-hand direction
indicator (intermittent)
This warning light comes on when the
control lever is moved upwards or, togeth-
er with the left-hand warning light, when
the hazard warning lights are switched
on.E
Lights failure
The warning light stays on for about
15 seconds, after the check, when a fail-
ure is detected on one of the following
lights:
– low beam headlights
– high beam headlights
– flashing (only gas discharge headlights)
– side/taillights
– direction indicators
– brake lights (stop lights)
– third stop light
– rear fog guards
– number plate lights.
The warning of a fault may mean one
or more blown bulb, a burnt fuse or cut
off connection.
Turning the key to MARthe warning
light turns on, but it should go out after
about 5 seconds.The turning on of only
the
>warning light with
the engine running normally indi-
cates a fault to the ABS system
only. In this case the braking sys-
tem is still efficient, though with-
out the aid of the anti-lock device.
Under these conditions perfor-
mance of the EBD system may be
reduced. in this case too, you are
advised to go immediately to the
nearest Authorized Alfa Romeo
workshop, driving in such a way
as to avoid sharp braking, to have
the system checked over.
WARNING

93
CONTROLS
OPENING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
(fig. 95)
To open the luggage compartment from
inside the car press the button (A) (with
the car stationary) inside the glovebox.
Because of its position, the control can-
not be operated when the glovebox is
key-locked.
IMPORTANT The corresponding
warning light on the check panel lights up
if the luggage compartment is not shut
properly.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(fig. 96)
These are switched on by pressing but-
ton (A) regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
When the hazard warning lights are
switched on the switch itself begins to
flash together with the direction indicator
on the instrument panel. This function is
switched off by pressing the button again.
IMPORTANT Use the hazard lights in
compliance with local regulations.
FRONT FOGLIGHTS (fig. 97)
These come on when the button (A) is
pressed and when the external lights are
already on.
When the foglights are on the led next
to the button lights up.
Press the button again to switch the
front foglights off.
IMPORTANT The front foglights
should be used in compliance with the lo-
cal traffic laws. The front foglights system
meets EEC/ECE regulations.
534PGSm
fig. 96 fig. 95
574PGSm
fig. 97
1008PGSm