2008 Alfa Romeo 159 buttons

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Selecting “Date” and “Clock”:
❒briefly press button MENUto select
the first value to change (e.g. hours/
minutes or year/month/day);
❒operate buttons +or–(by single
press) to select the new setting;
❒briefly press button MENUto store
the new setting and to go to the next
setup menu option, if this is the last
one you will go back to the previously
selected option of the main menu.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
INDICATION
Fitting the electronic key into the igni-
tion device, the display will show for a
few seconds the engine oil level. At this
stage, to clear this indication and to go
to next screen, press button MENU.
Low oil level will be indicated by a ded-
icated warning message on the display.
IMPORTANT Check the proper en-
gine oil level on the dipstick (see para-
graph “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
IMPORTANTProper engine oil level
shall be checked with the car on level
ground.
IMPORTANT To read the correct oil
level after fitting the electronic key, wait
for about 2 seconds before starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT Engine oil level could in-
crease after a long stop. Selecting an option of the main
menu with submenu:❒briefly press button MENUto display
the first submenu option;
❒operate buttons +or–(by single
press) to scroll all submenu options;
❒briefly press button MENUto select
the displayed submenu option and to
enter the corresponding setup menu;
❒operate buttons +or–(by single
press) to select the new setting of this
submenu option;
❒briefly press button MENUto store
the new setting and go back to the
previously selected submenu option.

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Briefly press button MENUto access navigation from the standard screen. To surf the menu press buttons +or–. For safety rea-
sons, when the car is running, it is possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting “Speed limit”). When the car is stationary
access to the whole menu is enabled. With the Radionavigation system it is only possible to adjust/set the following functions: “Speed
Limit”, “Light sensor sensitivity ” (where provided) and “S.B.R. buzzer reactivation” (where provided). The other functions are shown
on the Radionavigation system display, that shall be use to adjust/set them as required.
fig. 26
BEEP VOL.SERVICEQUIT SETUPLIGHT SENS.RESET TRIP B
CLOCK
MODE 12/24
DATE
AUDIO RPT.
INDEP. BOOT
UNLOCK FDA
DOOR LOCK
UNITS KEYS VOL.
LANGUAGESPEED LIMIT
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Automatic headlight daylight
sensor (where provided)
(Light Sens.)
With this function it is possible to adjust
the light sensor sensitivity according to
3 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU: the pre-
viously set level will flash on the dis-
play;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press buttonMENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.
Reset Trip B
This function enables to select Trip B re-
set mode (Automatic or Manual).
For further information see paragraph
“Trip computer”. Speed limit
With this function it is possible to set the
car speed limit (km/h or mph) which,
if exceeded, automatically sounds a
buzzer and displays a special message
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”) to alert the driver.
To set the speed limit, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒briefly press button MENU: the dis-
play will show OFF;
❒press button +: the display will show
ON;
❒briefly press button MENUthen, use
buttons+/–to set the required
speed (during setting the value will
flash).
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.IMPORTANTThe possible setting is
between 30 and 250 km/h (or be-
tween 20 and 150 mph) depending on
the unit set previously (see paragraph
“Units” described later). Every press
(pulse) of the button +/–increases or
decreases the value by 5 units. Keeping
the button +/–pressed obtains auto-
matic fast increase or decrease. When
you are near the required setting com-
plete adjustment with single presses.
To abort the setting:
❒briefly press button MENU: the dis-
play will show ON;
❒press button –: the display will show
OFF;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.

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Selecting the language
(Language)
Display messages can be shown in the
following languages: Italian, English,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Dutch and Brazilian.
To set the required language proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press button MENU, the pre-
viously set “language” will show on
the display;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired language;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.Adjusting the button volume
(Keys Vol.)
With this function the volume of the
roger-beep accompanying the activation
of certain buttons can be adjusted ac-
cording to 8 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU, the pre-
viously set “level” will show on the
display;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen. Adjusting the failure/warning
buzzer volume (Beep Vol.)
With this function the volume of the
buzzer accompanying any failure/warn-
ing indication can be adjusted according
to 8 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU, the pre-
viously set “level” will show on the
display;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.

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the “Trip A” and “Trip B” functions to
start a new mission:
❒short push: to display the different
values;
❒long push: to reset and then start
a new mission.
To scroll the Trip Computer options,
briefly press buttons
-and..
IMPORTANT“Trip A” reset will also
reset the “Trip B” function, whereas
“Trip B” reset will only reset the infor-
mation associated with this function. New mission (reset)
Reset can be:
❒“manual” reset is performed by the
driver by pressing button TRIP;
❒“automatic” reset is performed when
the trip distance reaches 9999.9 km
(or mi), when travel time reaches
99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes)
or after disconnecting and then re-
connecting the battery.
TRIP BUTTON
ButtonTRIP fig. 28, set on the right
steering column stalk shall be used (with
electronic key into ignition device) to en-
ter the “Trip A” and “Trip B” function.
To scroll the values of each option use
buttons set aside the stalk.
A0E0076mfig. 28
Every Trip computer screen displays two
options of the active Trip (Trip A or Trip
B); one option is displayed at the top of
the screen, the other one at the bottom
(seefig. 29).
In the same screen it is not possible to
have displayed at the same time the
same option at the top and at the bot-
tom of the screen.
A0E0052mfig. 29

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Seat controls are the
following:
Multifunction control A:
– front seat height adjustment;
– rear seat height adjustment;
– vertical seat movement;
– longitudinal seat movement;
B:Back rest angle adjustment;
C:Driver’s seat positions store buttons;
D:Lombar adjustment.
IMPORTANTSeat can only be ad-
justed when the electronic key is fitted
into the ignition device and for about 1
minute from removing it or after press-
ing button START/STOP. After open-
ing the door the seat can be adjusted for
about 3 minutes or until closing the
door.Storing driver’s seat/door
mirror positions
ButtonsCallows to store and recall three
different driver’s seat and door mirror po-
sitions. Storing and recalling are only pos-
sible with electronic key fitted into igni-
tion device.
Stored position can only be recalled for
about 3 minutes after opening the doors
and for about 1 minute after removing
the electronic key from the ignition de-
vice.
To store the required seat position, ad-
just it as required then press the button
corresponding to position to store for a
few seconds.
To recall the stored position, press briefly
the corresponding button.
Storing a new position will automatically
clear the one stored previously using the
same button.
FRONT SEATS SPORTS
(where provided)
fig. 33/a
Certain versions are fitted with manu-
ally or electrically adjustable front seats
with sports configuration.
To adjust these seats see the indications
contained in previous paragraphs.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Rear seats are fitted with two head re-
straints.
Certain versions are fitted with height-ad-
justable head restraint also for the central
seat (see previous paragraph for height
adjustment).
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttonsA-fig. 35(set aside
the two head restraint supports) then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
A0E0033mfig. 34
Remember that the
head restraints should
be adjusted to support the
back of your head and not
your neck. Only in this position
do they exert their protective
action. To optimise head re-
straint protective action, adjust
the seat back upright and keep
your head as close as possible
to the head restraint.
WARNING
A0E0137mfig. 35
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
fig. 34
Head restraints are adjustable in height
and, on certain versions, also in angle
and they lock automatically in the re-
quired position.
To adjust height proceed as follows:
❒to raise: raise the head restraint un-
til hearing the locking click.
❒to lower: press button Aand lower
the head restraint.
To adjust head restraint angle (where
provided) turn it by hand.
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttonsA-fig. 34(set aside
the two head restraint supports) then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.

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Storing the “parking”
position of the door mirror
on the passenger side
On versions equipped with electric seats,
when engaging reverse for parking to
improve visibility the driver can adjust
(and store) the passenger's door mirror
to a position different than that used
commonly. To store mirror position pro-
ceed as follows:
❒To perform storing, proceed as fol-
lows: engage reverse with car
stopped and electronic key fitted in-
to the ignition device;
❒move device A-fig. 39to position
2(passenger door mirror selection);
❒adjust the passenger door mirror to
obtain the best position for parking
manoeuvres;
❒keep one of the buttons C-fig. 33
pressed for at least 3 seconds (see
paragraph “Seats” in this section).
Together with the passenger door mir-
ror “parking” position, also the driver
seat position and the driver door mirror
will be stored. The sound of a buzzer
will confirm that the mirror position has
been stored.Recalling the passenger door
mirror “parking” position
Proceed as follows: fit the electronic key
into the ignition device, engage reverse,
move device A-fig. 39to position 2
(passenger door mirror selection).
The mirror will set automatically to the
previously stored position.
If no parking position has been stored,
when engaging reverse the passenger
door mirror will slightly lower to favour
the parking manoeuvre.
The passenger door mirror will return au-
tomatically to its original position about
10 seconds after disengaging reverse,
immediately after exceeding 10 km/h
with forward gear or when moving de-
viceA-fig. 39to0.Automatic door mirror
realignment
Each time the electronic key is fitted in-
to the ignition device the door mirrors
return automatically to the last position
reached and/or recalled before remov-
ing the electronic key from the ignition
device.
This enables mirror alignment if, when
the car is parked, one of the door mir-
rors has been moved manually and/or
accidentally.
Defrosting/demisting
The electric mirrors are fitted with heat-
ing coils which come into operation
when turning on the heated rear win-
dow (pressing button
().
IMPORTANTThis function is timed
and is deactivated after a few minutes.