2007 Alfa Romeo 147 height

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
17
LENGTHWISE ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Raise the lever (A) and push the seat
backwards or forwards; in the driving posi-
tion the arms should be slightly flexed and
the hands should rest on the rim of the steer-
ing wheel.
DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) up-
wards, then work the lever (up and down)
until reaching the required height, then re-
lease it. To lower the seat, push the lever
(B) downwards then work the lever (up and
down) until reaching the required height.
IMPORTANTAdjustment must be car-
ried out only seated in the driver’s seat.
BACK REST ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Turn the knob (C) until reaching the posi-
tion required.
TILTING THE BACK REST
(fig. 12)
To gain access to the rear seats, pull the
handle (E), the back rest folds and the seat
is free to run forwards.
A recovery mechanism with memory
makes it possible to take the seat back to
its previous position.
Once the seat back has been returned to
the travelling condition, make sure that it
is correctly clamped, checking that the “red
band” on the upper part of the handle (E)
is concealed. In fact, this “red band” indi-
cates that the seat back is not camped.
Also check that the seat is firmly locked on
the runners, trying to move it to and from.
DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 12)
Turn the knob (D) until obtaining the most
comfortable position.
After releasing the adjust-
ment lever, always check
that the seat is locked on the run-
ners, trying to move it to and from.
The lack of this clamping action
could cause the seat to move un-
expectedly and cause loss of ve-
hicle control.
WARNING

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19
REAR SEATS
EXTENDING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The split rear seat makes it possible to ex-
tend the luggage compartment totally or par-
tially, acting separately on one of the two
parts, thereby offering different possibilities
of load depending on the number of rear
passengers.Removing the rear parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
– free the ends of the two rods (A-fig.
16) supporting the parcel shelf (B) pulling
the eyelets (C) off the pins (D);
– release the pins (A-fig. 17) at the out-
side of the shelf from their housings (B) ob-
tained in the side supports, then remove the
shelf pulling it outwards.
After removal the shelf can be placed in
two ways:
– crossways in the luggage compartment
as shown in fig. 18;
– crossways between the front seat back
reats and the tilted cushions of the rear seats
if the boot is extended totally (see fig. 22).Total extension
Proceed as follows:
– position the seat belt buckles (A-fig.
19) in their housings in the cushion;
– pull the handles in the centre of the cush-
ions, then tilt them forwards;
fig. 16
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fig. 17
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fig. 19
A0A0416mfig. 18
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If a particularly heavy load
is placed in the boot, when
travelling at night, it is wise to
check the height of the high beams
(see “Headlamps” paragraph).
WARNING

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21
HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 23)
The car may be fitted with two headrests
for the side seats and, depending on the trim
level, it may also have a third headrest in
the centre.
The headrests have 2 positions
(up/down) depending on the height of the
passenger.
In the case of need, it is possible to remove
the headrests as described previously (see
“Luggage compartment extension”).
CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 24)
To use the armrest (A), lower it as illus-
trated.
LUGGAGE
RETAINER NET
Present only on certain versions, the inte-
rior fittings are completed by the luggage re-
tainer net, which is helpful in correctly ar-
ranging the load and/or suitable for trans-
porting light materials.
Fig. 25, 26, 27below show the various
clamping solutions for the net in the boot.
fig. 23
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fig. 24
A0A0418mfig. 25
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Remember that headrests
should be adjusted so that
the nape, and not the neck, rests
on them. Only in this position do
they exert their protective action
in the event of a crash from behind.
WARNING
fig. 26
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22
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position in rake and height.
To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 28)
pulling it towards the steering wheel.
After moving the steering wheel to the
most suitable position, lock it pushing the
lever fully forwards.
REAR-VIEW MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
INNER
The mirror, fitted with a safety device that
causes it to be released in the event of a
violent crash, can be moved using the lever
(A-fig. 29) to two different positions nor-
mal or antiglare.
fig. 27
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fig. 28
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fig. 29
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Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifi-
cations (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 ho-
mologation requirements.
WARNING

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27
FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
The front seat belt ring can take different
positions which make it possible to adjust
the height of the belts.
Always adjust the height of the belts adapt-
ing it to the person who is wearing it. This
precaution improves their effectiveness. sub-
stantially reducing the risk of injury in the
event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the
belt passes half way between the end of the
shoulder and the neck.
To adjust, lower or raise the grip (A-
fig. 38) of the locking device, at the same
time moving the ring (B) to the most ap-
propriate of the allowed positions.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passive safety, the front seat
belt reels contain a load limiter which allows
controlled sag in such a way as to dose the
force acting on the shoulders during the belt
restraining action.
fig. 47
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When the rear seats are not occupied, use
the spaces provided in the cushion to stow
the belt buckles.
fig. 37
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To offer the highest level of
protection, the rear seat
belts should be fastened as shown
in fig. 36.
WARNING
Remember that, in the
event of an accident, any
passengers occupying the rear
seats who are not wearing a seat
belt not only subject themselves to
great personal risk but constitute
a danger to the occupants of the
front seats.
WARNING
After adjustment, always
check that the slider (B-
fig. 38) is anchored in one of the
positions provided. To do this, with
the button (A-fig. 38) released, ex-
ert a further pressure to allow the
anchor device to catch if release did
not take place at one of the pre-
set positions.
WARNING
Make the height adjust-
ment when the car is sta-
tionary.
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32
GROUP 1
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be carried facing forwards with
seats fitted with front cushion (fig. 44),
through which the car seat belt restrains both
child and seat. The results of research on the best pro-
tection for a child are summarised in Euro-
pean Standard ECE-R44, which in addition
to making them compulsory, subdivides re-
straint systems into five groups:
Group 0 until 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ until 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
As it may be noted, the groups partially
overlap and in fact, in commerce it is pos-
sible to find devices that cover more than
one weight group (fig. 42).
All the restraint devices must bear the ho-
mologation data, together with the control
brand, on a solidly fixed label which must
absolutely not be removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of
view of restraint systems, children are con-
sidered as adults and wear belts normally.
The Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes
seats for each weight group, which are the
recommended choice because they have
been designed and specifically experiment-
ed for Alfa Romeo cars.
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried fac-
ing behind (fig. 43) on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not induce
strain on the neck in the event of sharp de-
celeration.
The cradle is restrained by the car safety
belts, as illustrated, and it should in turn
restrain the child with the belts incorporat-
ed on it.
fig. 43
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fig. 44
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The illustration is indica-
tive only for assembly. As-
semble the seat according to the
compulsory instructions provided
with it.
WARNING
The illustration is indica-
tive only for assembly. As-
semble the seat according to the
compulsory instructions provided
with it.
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33
GROUP 2
Starting from 15 to 25 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be restrained directly by the car
seat belts. Child seats only have the func-
tion of positioning the child correctly in re-
lation to the belts, so that the diagonal part
adheres to the chest and never to the neck
and that the horizontal part adheres to the
child’s pelvis and not to the abdomen (fig.
45).
GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg the
child’s chest is thick enough not to need the
spacer back rest any more.
fig. 46shows proper child seat posi-
tioning on the rear seat.
Over 1.50 m in height, children may wear
seat belts like adults.
fig. 45
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fig. 46
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The illustration is indica-
tive only for assembly. As-
semble the seat according to the
compulsory instructions provided
with it.
WARNING
The illustration is indica-
tive only for assembly. As-
semble the seat according to the
compulsory instructions provided
with it.
WARNING
Seats exist which are suit-
able for covering weight
groups 0 and 1 with a rear connec-
tion to the car belts and its own
belts to restrain the child. Because
of their mass, they can be danger-
ous if installed incorrectly fastened
to the car belts with a cushion.
Strictly adhere to the assembly in-
structions provided.
WARNING

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
129fig. 128
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TAILGATE CLOSING
To lock, push in correspondence with the
Alfa Romeo badge to lower tailgate, until
you feel the click of the lock.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHTING
(fig. 128)
When the tailgate is opened the light turns
on automatically (A) in the right-hand side
of the boot. Closing the tailgate, the light
turns off automatically.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the tailgate, turning on the
light will only be possible for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery.
SECURING THE LOAD (fig. 130)
The loads carried may be secured straps
hooked to the special rings (A) in the boot.
The rings also serve for fastening the lug-
gage restrainer, if present (in any case avail-
able c/o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services).
CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING
LUGGAGE
Travelling at night with a load in the boot
it is necessary to adjust the height of the low
beam headlights (see next paragraph
“Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use
of the aiming device, also make sure that
the load does not exceed the values given
in the same paragraph.
fig. 130
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fig. 129
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EMERGENCY OPENING
OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the
inside, should the car battery be flat, or be-
cause of a defect of the electric lock of the
tailgate itself, proceed as follows (refer to
“Extending the Luggage Compartment” in
the chapter “Getting to know your car”):
– remove rear headrests;
– tilt the rear seat cushions;
– tilt the backrests;
Operate on lever (A-fig. 129) as shown,
to achieve the tailgate mechanical release,
operating from the inside of the luggage
compartment.