2007 Alfa Romeo 156 Owner handbook (in English)

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INSTRUMENT PANELfig. 2 - petrol engine versions
A.Speedometer - B.Mileage recorder and trip meter display - C.Check panel - D.Rev counter - E.Engine coolant temperature gauge -
F.Clock - G.Fuel level gauge - H.Services warning lights.
WARNING Depending on the version of the vehicle the instrument dials may be black or light grey and the rev counter and speedometer
may vary with regard to the red sector and the clock values.
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A.Speedometer - B.Mileage recorder and display - C.Check panel - D.Rev counter - E.Engine coolant temperature gauge - F.Clock -
G.Fuel level gauge - H.Services warning lights.
WARNINGDepending on the version of the vehicle the instrument dials may be black or light grey and the rev counter and speedometer
may vary with regard to the red sector and the clock values.fig. 3 - diesel engine versions
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MILEAGE RECORDER WITH
DOUBLE METER DISPLAY
(TOTAL AND TRIP)The display shows:
– the mileage on the first line (6 figures)
– the trip meter (4 figures).
To reset the trip meter, keep the button
(A) pressed for a few seconds.
WARNINGThe trip meter reading is not
stored if the battery is disconnected.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT (fig. 4)When the outside lights are on, the dash-
board lighting is adjusted pressing button
(B).
Each press of the button (B) cyclically se-
lects one of the three lighting levels pro-
vided: low-medium-high.
HEADLIGHT CORRECTOR
(fig. 4)The control (C) on the plate at the side
of the steering column can be moved to four
positions corresponding to various vehicle
loads given below.
Both headlights should be adjusted to com-
pensate for vehicle loading.
Position 0: 1 or 2 people occupying front
seats, full fuel tank, on-board equipment
present.
Position 1: 5 people on-board.
Position 2: 5 people on-board, luggage
compartment full (50 kg approximately).
Position 3: Driver and 300 kg in luggage
compartment.
fig. 4
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SEATSFRONT SEATS (fig. 5)
Adjusting the height
of the driver’s seat
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) tak-
ing it upwards, then continue operating the
lever (up and down) until reaching the re-
quired height.
To lower the seat, push the lever (B)
downwards, then operate the lever (up and
down) until reaching the height required.
WARNINGAdjustment must only be car-
ried out when seated in the driver’s seat.Adjusting the angle
of the backrest
This can be done by turning the knob (C)
until the desired position is reached.
Lumbar adjustment
of the driver’s seat
(for versions/markets where applicable)
Adjustment is done by turning the knob
(D) until reaching the most comfortable po-
sition. Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift lever (A) and push the seat backwards
or forwards. Once you have let go of the
lever, check that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to move it back and
forth.
If the seat is not locked properly, in the
case of collision it might move unexpect-
edly with clearly dangerous consequences.fig. 5
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Adjustments may be made
solely with the car sta-
tionary.
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CONTROLSAUTOMATIC FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH (fig. 6)This is an automatic safety switch under
the passanger’s seat which is triggered in
the event of crash to interrupt the flow of
fuel.
If no leaks are found the vehicle can be
restarted. Press button (A) to activate the
fuel supply system.
OPENING THE BOOT (fig. 7)To open the boot pull the lever (A) at the
side of the driver’s seat.
OPENING THE FUEL FLAP
(fig. 7)The fuel flap is released from inside the car
raising the front part of the lever (B).
fig. 6
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fig. 7
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If a smell of fuel is noted
following an accident, or
the fuel system is leaking, to avoid
the risk of fire do not reset the
switch.
WARNING
Do not operate the boot re-
lease lever with the car on
the move.
WARNING

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HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL1.Central vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen - 2.Upper adjustable side vents - 3.Vents for demisting/defrosting the side win-
dows - 4.Movable side outlets - 5.Upper adjustable vent - 6.Central movable and adjustable vents - 7.Front seat floor vents - 8.Rear seat
floor vents - 9.Rear seat adjustable and movable outlets. fig. 8
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ADJUSTING THE UPPER VENT
(fig. 9)The vent is fitted with an opening/closing
control.•
= Completely closed.
)= Completely open.
ADJUSTING THE CENTRE
VENTS (fig. 10)Each vent has a lever through which it is
possible to direct the flow of air towards the
persons horizontally.
Using the opening/closing control it is pos-
sible to adjust the air flow rate of the vents.•
= Completely closed.
(= Completely open.
ADJUSTING THE SIDE VENTS
(fig. 11)At the ends of the dashboard there are ad-
justable vents (A) for ventilating the pas-
senger compartment and fixed vents (B) for
demisting the side windows.
To adjust the air flow of the vents turn the
ring (C).•
= Completely closed.
)= Completely open.
ADJUSTABLE AND MOVABLE
OUTLETSFig. 12: Front seats (at the ends of the
dashboard).
Fig. 13: Rear seats (on the console be-
tween the seats).
fig. 9
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fig. 10
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fig. 11
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fig. 13
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To adjust the air flow rate use the fins (A)
pressing to open/close.
The air flow is directed by turning the out-
lets using the fins.fig. 12
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AIR BAGDEACTIVATING THE
PASSENGER’S AIR BAGShould it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s
Air bag on the vehicle can be deactivated.
Deactivation takes place using the car
ignition key to operate the special switch
on the left hand side of the dashboard
(fig. 14). Access to the switch is gained
only with the door open.The key-operated switch (fig. 14) has
two positions:
1)Passenger’s Air bag activated: (ONpo-
sition
P) warning light on instrument clus-
ter off; it is absolutely prohibited to carry a
child on the front seat.
2)Passenger’s Air bag deactivated:
(OFFposition
F
) warning light on in-
strument cluster on; it is possible to carry a
child protected by special restraint systems
on the front seat.
The warning light L
on the cluster stays
on permanently until the passenger’s Air bag
is reactivated.
When the door is open, the key can be
inserted and removed in both positions.
fig. 14
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