2007 Alfa Romeo 166 Owner handbook (in English)

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3 flashes: right rear door
4 flashes: left rear door
5 flashes: volumetric sensors
6 flashes: bonnet
7 flashes: boot
8 flashes: tampering with car starting
cables
9 flashes: tampering with battery cables
or cutting emergency key cables
10 flashes: at least three causes of alarm.WHEN THE ALARM IS
TRIGGERED
When the alarm is engaged it will sound
when:
– One of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot is opened.
– The battery is disconnected or the
electric cables are cut, or the emergency
key cables are cut.
– Intrusion into the passenger compart-
ment, e.g. window being broken (volu-
metric protection).
– Attempt to start the engine (key at
MAR).
Depending on the markets, the trigger-
ing of the alarm will activate the siren
and the hazard warning lights (for about
26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary de-
pending on the versions/markets. How-
ever a maximum number of cycles is fore-
seen. Once the alarm cycle has come to
an end the system will return to its nor-
mal monitoring state.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
To switch off the alarm, press the re-
mote control button on the key. If the
alarm does not turn off due to a flat re-
mote control battery or system fault,
open the door after unlocking with the
lock key, then place the key in the igni-
tion switch and turn it to MAR.
To turn on the alarm again, turn the key
toSTOPand remove it, then press the
remote control button after leaving the
car and shutting the doors. If the alarm
does not turn on and the led on the re-
mote control gives only one brief flash
while the led on the dashboard stays on
glowing steadily for about 2 minutes, the
key battery should be replaced by a new
one of the equivalent type on sale c/o
normal retailers. To change the battery
follow the instructions given at paragraph
“Key battery change” on previous pages.
If it is not possible to switch on the
alarm with a new remote control battery,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
to have the system checked.

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IMPORTANTIf the car is to remain i-
nactive for a prolonged length of time
(over three weeks) and security condi-
tions permitting, it is advisable to operate
central locking turning the key in the door
lock to avoid engaging the alarm and
draining the battery.VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
To guarantee correct operation, all the
windows and the sunroof (optional for
versions/markets where applicable)
should be closed. This function can be ex-
cluded (for example when leaving ani-
mals on-board the vehicle) by performing
the following operations in quick succes-
sion: when the ignition key is at the
MARposition, move the key to the
STOPposition and then return the key
to the MARand then once again to the
STOPposition. Remove the ignition key.
The led in the vehicle will come on for
about 2 seconds to confirm that the func-
tion has been excluded.
To restore volumetric protection move
the ignition key to the MARposition
and hold it in this position for more than
30 seconds.
If requiring to activate an electric control
operated by the ignition key at MAR
(e.g. electric windows) with the volumet-
ric protection deactivated, turn the igni-
tion key to MAR, operate the control
and return the key to STOPwithin a
maximum time of 30 seconds. This way
volumetric protection is not restored.
CUTTING OUT OPERATION OF
THE SIREN
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
When requiring to dispense with the
siren acoustic signalling in the alarm con-
dition, simply keep the remote control
button (A-fig. 13) pressed for 4 sec-
onds when engaging the system.
This condition is shown by a series of 5
beeps in quick succession after the nor-
mal acoustic/visual signals when the sys-
tem is operated.
The next time the system is activated,
normal operation of the siren is restored
automatically.
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MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATIONS
In keeping with the laws in force in
each country on the subject of radio fre-
quency, we point out that:
– the separate homologation numbers
for each market are given on the last
pages of this handbook before the alpha-
betical index (for some countries also ho-
mologation document);
– for markets in which the transmitter
needs to be marked with the homologa-
tion number, this has been stated on the
component.
(Depending on the versions/markets,
the code may also be marked on the
transmitter and/or on the receiver).
REMOTE CONTROL
DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
The system comprises a receiver and a
transmitter (remote control) incorporated
in the key (B-fig. 14). To lock/unlock
the locks, point the transmitter towards
the car, press and release the button
(C). If, when pressing the remote control
push-button (C), the led (A) (where re-
quired) issues just a short flash, replace
the batteries as described in the “The Al-
fa Romeo CODE system” paragraph.
IMPORTANT Should it be necessary
to programme additional remote controls,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IGNITION DEVICE
THE SWITCH (fig. 15)
The switch has four positions:
–STOP: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, all services excluded a-
part from those powered directly (e.g.
hazard warning light I.C.S. system (ex-
cept climate control).
–ACC: position for using the cigar
lighter and of the I.C.S. system (except
climate control).
–MAR: drive position. The engine
lock is deactivated and all electrical de-
vices are powered.
fig. 14
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IMPORTANTNever leave the key in
this position when the engine is station-
ary.
–AV V: starting the engine.
IMPORTANT If the engine does not
start return the ignition key to the STOP
position and repeat the sequence.
The ignition block is fitted with a safety
device preventing it from being moved to
theAVV position when the engine is al-
ready running.If the ignition device is
tampered with (for ex-
ample during an at-
tempted break-in) have it checked
over by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services, before travelling again.
STEERING LOCK
Engaging lock:
– move the key to the STOPposition
and remove the key lightly turning the
steering wheel to facilitate the locking ac-
tion.
Releasing the lock:
– turn the key to the MARposition
and gently rock the steering wheel in
both directions.
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key
from the ignition to prevent any
passenger in the car from inadver-
tently activating the controls.
Never leave children unattended in
a car. Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the vehicle is fac-
ing uphill, first gear and if the ve-
hicle is facing downhill, reverse.
WARNING
Never remove the key
with the car on the
move. The steering wheel would
lock automatically the first time
the steering wheel is turned. This
also occurs if the car is towed.
WARNING
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

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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
The automatic door locking function acti-
vates automatically when the car speed
exceeds 20 km/h.
This function can be deactivated and re-
activated by the following procedure, to
be carried out with the car at a standstill,
key at STOPand doors closed:
- turn the key to MAR
- keep button (A-fig. 20) on the cen-
tral console pressed until completing a full
centralised door locking cycle (opening
and closing or vice versa).IMPORTANTDepending on the ver-
sions/markets the lock for the key may
only be present on the driver’s door.
– To close the door, turn the key in the
opposite direction.
Rear doors
– To open the door, only with the inner
knob (A-fig. 17) raised, pull the open-
ing handle (B-fig. 18).
– To close the door in safety, press the
button (A-fig. 17) also with the door
open, then close it.
OPENING/CLOSING FROM
OUTSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door, turn the key (clock-
wise for the driver’s door, counter-clock-
wise for the passenger’s door) and then
remove the key and pull the handle (A-
fig. 16).
Before opening a door
ensure that this can be
done safely.
WARNING
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– To open the door pull handle (B).
– To close the door press the knob (A)
even when the door is open, and then
close it.
OPENING/CLOSING
FROM INSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door pull the handle
(A-fig. 19) regardless of the position
of knob (B-fig. 19).
– Pull the door to close; then, to pre-
vent the door from being opened from
CENTRALIZED LOCKING
This permits centralized locking of all
doors, both front and rear.
To operate the centralized locking de-
vice the doors must be perfectly closed
otherwise the system will not work.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is
not closed properly the led on the relative
“door open” display will come on.
For versions/markets where applicable,
central locking depends on the complete
closing of all the doors and of the boot.
–From outside: when the doors are
closed, insert and turn the key in the lock
of one of the two front doors.
IMPORTANTDepending on the ver-
sions/markets the lock for the key may
only be present on the driver’s door. outside, press the button (A-fig. 20)
on the centre console or the knob (B-
fig. 19).
Rear doors (fig. 21)
The rear doors can only
be opened if the child
safety lock has been released.
WARNING
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–From inside: with the doors closed,
press the button (A-fig. 20) on the
centre console or one of the knobs
(B-fig. 19) on the front doors to en-
gage (lock) central locking.
By pressing the knob (A-fig. 21) on
one of the rear doors only that particular
door will be locked.
To unlock central locking press the button
again (A-fig. 20).
IMPORTANT For the front doors it is
not possible to keep the knob (B-
fig. 19) down if the door has not been
shut properly.
IMPORTANT If the power supply is
interrupted (burnt fuse, battery discon-
nected etc.) each door can be opened
manually from both inside and outside
the vehicle.
IMPORTANT The centralized locking
system can be deactivated, thus unlock-
ing all doors, by lifting the door opening
lever on one of the two front doors.CHILD SAFETY LOCK (fig. 22)
The rear doors are equipped with a spe-
cial device which prevents the door being
opened from inside.
The device can be engaged when the
door is open by acting on the relative con-
trol using the ignition key.
Position1= Device inactive
Position2= Device engaged.
This device should be used when chil-
dren are in the back seat to prevent them
from opening the door whilst the car is
moving.IMPORTANT Do not overlook child
safety; the following recommendations
should be heeded:
– Engage the child safety device.
– Do not leave a child alone in the vehi-
cle.
– Follow the current laws regarding
child restraint and safety systems.
After activating the safety
device check that it is
working correctly by pulling on the
inner lever used to open the door.
WARNING
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SEATS
FRONT SEATS
Manual adjustment controls
Moving the seat backwards or
forwards
Lift lever (A-fig. 23) and push the
seat backwards or forwards. IMPORTANTOnce 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 unexpectedly with clearly danger-
ous consequences.
Adjusting the height of the
driver’s seat
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B-
fig. 23) taking it upwards, then contin-
ue operating the lever (up and down) un-
til reaching the required height. To lower
the seat, push the lever (B) downwards,
then operate the lever (up and down) un-
til reaching the height required.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must only
be carried out when seated in the driver’s
seat.Seat inclination power adjustment
The adjustment is performed by apply-
ing pressure on the front or back part of
the two-position switch (C-fig. 23).
Seat warming(fig. 24)
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The seat warming pad can be switched
on and off using switch (A) on the outer
side of the seat.
When the warming pad is on, the led
on the switch turns on.
Adjustments may be
made solely with the car
stationary.
WARNING
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Upholstery of your car
has been designed to
withstand wear deriv-
ing from common use of the car.
You are however recommended
to avoid strong and/or continu-
ous scratching with clothing ac-
cessories such as metallic buck-
les, studs, Velcro fastenings and
the like, since these items cause
circumscribed stress of the cover
fabric that could lead to yarn
breaking, and damage the cover
as a consequence.