2007 Alfa Romeo 166 Owner handbook (in English)

96 INTERNAL FITTINGS
GLOVE BOX (fig. 108-109)
On the dashboard there is a key-lock-
able glovebox with light. The lock can be
opened/closed using the ignition key.
To open the glovebox pull lever (A).The compartment is lit by a courtesy
light (B) when it is open with the ignition
key at MAR.
429PGSm
fig. 108
430PGSm
fig. 109
Do not travel with the
glovebox open; it could
harm the passenger in the event of
an accident.
WARNING

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ODDMENTS COMPARTMENTS
ON THE DASHBOARD
Upper compartment
(fig. 110-111)
This is fitted with a lid. To open, press
and release the button (A). To close the
lid, simply lower it.Left side compartment (fig. 112)
On the lower side of the dashboard, at
the left of the steering wheel, there is an
oddments compartment (A).
436PGSm
fig. 112
600PGSm
fig. 110
601PGSm
fig. 111
COMPARTMENTS AND
POCKETS ON THE DOORS
(fig. 113-114)
Each door is fitted with a pocket.
fig. 113- Front doors
fig. 114- Rear doors.
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fig. 114
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fig. 113

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CIGAR LIGHTER (fig. 118)
Press knob (A) in to use the cigar
lighter, with ignition key at ACCor
MAR; after some seconds the knob will
return automatically to its initial position
and the cigar lighter is ready to use.
Remove the tray to empty and clean the
ashtray.COIN/CARD/
OBJECT HOLDERS(
fig. 115)
The coin holder (A) is located on the
central console.
The card holder (B) may contain a card
in the vertical position.
The object holder (C) is located next to
the hand brake.
REAR ODDMENTS
COMPARTMENT
(fig. 116-117)
This is on the parcel shelf and it has a
lid.
To open the lid raise it pulling the han-
dle (A).
To close, simply lower it.
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fig. 115fig. 116
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fig. 117
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fig. 118

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Always ensure that the
cigar lighter has turned
off.
FRONT ASHTRAY (fig. 119)
To open the protective lid (A) press in
the point shown by the arrow.
To empty the ashtray, pull out the tray,
pressing towards the left on the open lid:
the tray is released and it moves up auto-
matically. Re-insert the tray in the special
guides and pressing gently.
The ashtray is lit when the key is at
MAR.REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 120)
There is an ashtray on each rear door.
To empty remove the ashtray pressing
the tab (A). When refitting, firstly insert
the lower part, press the tab, then push
the upper part into place.
fig. 120
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fig. 119
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The cigar lighter gets ex-
tremely hot. Handle with
care and prevent its use by children:
danger of fire and/or burning.
WARNING
Do not use the ashtray as
paper bin: it might set on
fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
WARNING

GRAB HANDLES (fig. 121)
Two grab handles are located at front
doors.
Two grab handles (A) are located
above the rear doors fitted with a coat
hook (B).
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fig. 122
431PGSm
fig. 123
100
334PGSm
fig. 121
SUN VISORS (fig. 122)
These can be adjusted at the front and
side.
The rear side of each sun visor (A) is
fitted with a small mirror with sliding cov-
er.FRONT ROOF LIGHT (fig. 123)
The roof light comprises two lights with
the corresponding control switch.
With the switches (A) and (B) in the
central position (1), both lights gradually
turn on until reaching their maximum in-
tensity when a door is opened. The light
go off gradually after about 8 seconds
from where the last door is closed.

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If a door is left open, the lights gradual-
ly go out after about 3 minutes. To turn
them on again, open another door or shut
and re-open the same one. The lights go
out when the ignition key is turned to
MAR(with the doors closed) or engag-
ing central door locking.
Moving switches (A) and (B) to the
left (position 0), the lights stay off (OFF
position).
Moving switch (A) and (B) to the right
(position2), the lights stay on.
With switches (A) and (B) the lights
are turned on individually.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that both switches are in the
central position.COURTESY LIGHTS (fig. 124)
Lowering the passenger’s sun visor the
courtesy light on the roof panel can be
seen.
This light makes it possible to use the
courtesy mirror under conditions with dim
light.
Switch the light on and off, with the
start key in MARposition, using switch
(A).
fig. 124
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REAR ROOF LIGHTS (fig. 125)
In correspondence with each rear door
there is a light which turns on automati-
cally when a door is opened.
They are timed and work in the same
way as described for the front roof light.
They can be turned on and off by hand
pressing the switch (A).
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fig. 125

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For the installation of
the cellular phone and
connection to the provi-
sion in the car, contact only Au-
thorized Alfa Romeo Services;
this will guarantee first-rate re-
sults with no possibility of any
inconvenience that may compro-
mise the safety of the vehicle.DOOR LIGHTS (fig. 126-127)
In the lower part of each door there is a
sill light.
(A) - Front doors
(B) - Rear doors
Operation of these lights is coupled with
the front roof lamp.TELEPHONE PROVISION
On request for versions/markets where
applicable, the car may be fitted with a
provision for the installation of a cellular
telephone.
This provision comprises:
– aerial on the roof;
– speaker on the passenger door to-
gether with the woofer speaker,
– aerial/speaker and car electrical sup-
ply cables.
fig. 127
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fig. 126
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Routinely check that the
side water drain holes
(C-fig. 130) are clear.
SUNROOF
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition key is in theMARposition.When the sunroof is opened a small
spoiler (B-fig. 129) rises which diverts
the flow of air.
Do not open the sunroof
when snow or ice are
on the roof as this may
damage it.
SLIDING
FORWARDS/BACKWARDS
(fig. 128-129-130)
Press part (1) of the button (A-
fig. 128) to open the roof; press part
(2) of the button to close it.
When the button is released the sunroof
will stop in that position.
377PGSm
fig. 129
348PGSm
fig. 128
Improper use of the sun-
roof can be dangerous.
Before and while operating it al-
ways make sure that the passen-
gers are not exposed to the risk of
harm caused either directly by the
sunroof in motion or by personal
items drawn or knocked by it.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle
the ignition key should be
removed to avoid accidents in-
volving the sunroof which could be
inadvertently operated by any pas-
sengers remaining in the vehicle.
WARNING