2006 Alfa Romeo 166 ignition

186 IN THE EVENT OF
A BURNT FUSE
OR RELAY
GENERALITIES(fig. 83)
When an electric device is no longer
working, check that its fuse is intact.
A- Intact fuse
B- Fuse with damaged filament.
Remove the fuse to be replaced using
the pincer (C) on the fusebox.
Replace the fuse with another of the
same rating and colour.Before replacing a fuse
check that the key has
been removed from the
ignition and that all the services
are switched off and/or disen-
gaged.
Never replace a dam-
aged fuse with anything
other than an intact
fuse.
Never replace a fuse
with another with a
higher amp rating, DANGER OF
WARNING
3290CAm
fig. 83
If a fuse blows again con-
tact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services. The systems and de-
vices protected by fuses are in
listed in the tables on next pages.
WARNING

195
To avoid damaging the
vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem follow the manu-
facturer’s system instructions ac-
companying the jump leads. The
jump leads must be of a suffi-
cient cross-section and long
enough to ensure that the two
vehicles do not touch.
Never use a quick bat-
tery charger to start
the engine in an emer-
gency as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehi-
cle, particularly the control units
which manage the starting and
supply functions.
The battery terminal
connecting and discon-
necting operations gen-
erate current that may cause
problems to the car’s electronic
systems. Therefore, this opera-
tion should be carried out by
skilled personnel.
At the end of the operation refit the bat-
tery cover.
IMPORTANT If the battery was com-
pletely drained, it may be necessary to
carry out the Alfa Romeo I.C.S. “self-
teaching” operation as follows:
– Let the engine idle to allow the bat-
tery to recharge and make sure it will
start next time.
– Switch the engine off.
– Turn the ignition key to MARand
leave it in this position for 30 seconds to
1 minute, then turn it to STOPfor about
5 to 10 seconds, after which the engine
can be started.
This starting procedure
must be carried out by
qualified personnel as incorrect op-
erations may provoke electrical
discharge of great intensity. The
liquid contained in the battery is
toxic and corrosive. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes.
Keep naked flame, and lighted cig-
arettes away from the battery. Do
not cause sparks.
WARNING

197 IF THE VEHICLE
IS TO BE LIFTED
USING THE JACK
See paragraph “In the event of a punc-
ture” of this chapter.
You are informed that.
– the jack mass is 2.100 kg;
– the jack requires no adjustment;
– the jack cannot be repaired and in
case of breakage it must be replaced by
another original one.
– no tool other than its cranking lever
may be installed on the jack.
Before beginning to tow
the car, turn the ignition
key to MAR and then to STOP, do
not remove it. Removing the key
automatically engages the steering
lock resulting in the impossibility
to steer the wheels. When towing
remember that without the help of
the servobrake and power steer-
ing, it is necessary to exert more
effort on the brake pedal and for
steering. Do not use flexible cables
for towing and avoid jerks. During
towing operations make sure that
fastening the joint to the car does
not damage the components in
contact with it. When towing the
car it is compulsory to comply with
the specific traffic regulations con-
cerning both the towing device and
behaviour on the road.
WARNING
The car may fall if the
jack is not positioned cor-
rectly. Never use the jack for
higher capacities than the one
stated on its label.
The purpose of the jack is
only for replacing wheels
on the car with which it is provided
or on cars of the same model. It
must never be used for other pur-
poses such as for example raising
cars of other models. In no case
must it be used for repairs under
the car.
WARNING
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199
– If the doors are blocked, do not try to
get out of the car breaking the wind-
screen which is stratified. The windows
and rearscreen can easily be broken.
– Remove the ignition key from the ve-
hicles involved.
– If you smell fuel or other chemical
products, do not smoke and stub ciga-
rettes.
– To put our even small fires use the ex-
tinguisher, blankets, sand, earth. Never
use water.IF THERE ARE INJURED
PERSONS
– Never abandon an injured person.
Persons not directly involved in an acci-
dent are obliged to give their help.
– Do not crowd around injured people.
– Reassure an injured person that help
is on the way, stay near to cope with any
panic.
– Release or cut the seat belts of in-
jured persons.
– Do not give injured persons to drink.
– An injured person should never be
moved, except in the cases listed below.
– Remove an injured person from the
vehicle only in danger of fire, sinking or
falling.
– When removing an injured person: do
not pull the limbs or bend the head and
keep the body as horizontal as possible.
FIRST AID KIT
In addition to the first-aid kit, it is also
wise to keep an extinguisher and a blan-
ket in the car.

207
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Change the engine oil more frequently
than stated in the Scheduled Mainte-
nance Programme if the car is used pre-
vailingly in one of the following particular-
ly harsh conditions:
– trailer or caravan towing
– dusty roads
– short, repeated journeys (less than 7-
8 km) with an outside temperature of be-
low freezing point.
– engine idling frequently or driving
long distances at low speed (e.g. taxi or
door-to-door deliveries) or in the case of
prolonged inactivity.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
Using the car on dusty roads, change
the air cleaner more frequently than stat-
ed in the Scheduled Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
For any doubts about the intervals be-
tween engine oil and air cleaner changes
in relation to how the car is used, contact
Authorised Alfa Romeo Services.IMPORTANT - Fuel oil filter
The variety of the degree of purity of
the fuel oil in commerce may make it
necessary to change the fuel oil filter
more frequently than stated in the Sched-
uled Maintenance Programme. If the en-
gine is “sobbing” it is a sign that the fil-
ter needs changing.
IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the car is used frequently in dusty or
heavily polluted environments, you are
recommended to change the activated
carbon filtering element more frequently;
in particular, it should be changed if a
lower flow of air admitted to the passen-
ger compartment is noted.IMPORTANT - Batteries
You are recommended to have the bat-
tery charge conditions checked, prefer-
ably at the onset of winter, to avoid the
possibility of freezing the electrolyte.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the car is used prevailingly
for short journeys, or if it is fitted with
services that absorb high amounts of cur-
rent permanently with the ignition key
off, especially if installed in the after mar-
ket.
In the case of use of the car in hot cli-
mates or particularly harsh conditions, it
is wise to check the level of the battery
fluid (electrolyte) at more frequent inter-
vals than stated in the Scheduled Mainte-
nance Programme.
IMPORTANT - Remote control
If when pressing the remote control but-
ton of the key, the operating led on the
key flashes briefly only once, the battery
need replacing with other of the same
type.

213
Never add oil with
characteristics (classifi-
cation, viscosity) which
are different from those of the
oil already in the circuit.
Remember that when the
engine is warm the elec-
tric fan, which is operated on the
basis of the engine coolant tem-
perature, could cut-in automatical-
ly and cause injury.
WARNING
Never exceed the MAX
level when topping up or
changing engine oil. Too much en-
gine oil would cause it to be tak-
en in through the blow-by cylinder.
For JTD versions this can rapidly in-
crease the engine speed (no longer
controllable, in this case, by re-
leasing the accelerator pedal and
moving the ignition key to STOP)
and damage to the engine with the
risk of seizing or fire.
WARNING

When the cap (B) is
screwed off the reser-
voir ensure that the
electrical connections are not dis-
connected. Make sure that the
highly corrosive brake fluid
does not drip onto the paint-
work. If it does, wash it off
immediately with water.
IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services for maintenance and re-
pair operations.Oil consumption is very
low; if topping up again
is needed shortly after-
wards, have the system checked
for possible leaks by Alfa Romeo
Authorized services.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID
(fig. 11)
Check that the fluid level in the reservoir
is at maximum. Top up with the brake flu-
id specified in the table “Fluids and lubri-
cants” (see section “Technical Specifica-
tions ").
NOTEClean accurately the tank cap A
and the surrounding surface. When open-
ing the cap take the utmost care to pre-
vent impurities entering the tank. When
topping up, always use a funnel with
built-in filter with mesh equal to or lower
than 0.12 mm. On JTD 20V Multijet versions insert the
tube on the cap and refit the cover fasten-
ing with the three screws.
Do not allow power
steering fluid to touch hot
engine parts: it is inflammable.
WARNING
A0D0102m
fig. 11
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IMPORTANTFor this operation it is
however recommended to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
From time to time check the instrument
panel warning light by pressing cover (B)
of the reservoir (A) (with the ignition
key at MAR) the instrument warning
panel light
xshould come on.

218
Any attempt to clean
the air cleaner may
cause serious engine
damage.
If they are not carried
out correctly and with
the due precautions, the
operations involving cleaner re-
placement described herein may
compromise the safety of the
car. This operation should be car-
ried out by Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner is connected to the tem-
perature and air flow sensors which send
the electrical signals needed for correct
operation of the injection and ignition sys-
tem to the control unit.
It must therefore always be in perfect
conditions to ensure correct operation of
the engine, low consumption and exhaust
emission levels.When the car is habitu-
ally driven in dusty ar-
eas, the cleaner should
be changed at shorter intervals
than those given in the Pro-
grammed Maintenance Schedule.
IMPORTANT When topping up use
the special detergents available in the
shops ensuring that they contain antis-
cale and antifreeze properties.
If in doubt contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services who will be able to recom-
mend the most suitable products.
Do not travel with the
windscreen washer
reservoir empty: the action of the
windscreen washer is fundamental
for improving vision.
WARNING