2008 Alfa Romeo 159 roof rack

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A A
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H H
B B
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A A
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D D
A A
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C C
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L L
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CRUISE CONTROL .............................................. 76
CEILING LIGHTS ................................................. 78
CONTROLS ........................................................ 81
INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................. 83
SUNROOF ......................................................... 93
DOORS ............................................................ 96
POWER WINDOWS ............................................ 99
BOOT ............................................................... 101
BONNET............................................................ 105
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ....................................... 106
HEADLIGHTS...................................................... 106
ABS SYSTEM .................................................... 108
VDC SYSTEM .................................................... 110
EOBD SYSTEM .................................................. 115
SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING .............................. 116
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 117
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES .. 117
PARKING SENSORS ............................................ 118
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(T.P.M.S.) ......................................................... 122
AT THE FILLING STATION ..................................... 125
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 127 DASHBOARD...................................................... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 8
SYMBOLS ........................................................ 10
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ................................ 10
ELECTRONIC KEY ............................................... 12
ALARM ............................................................ 17
IGNITION DEVICE................................................ 19
INSTRUMENTS ................................................... 21
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .................................... 25
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .......... 30
SEATS .............................................................. 45
HEAD RESTRAINTS.............................................. 48
STEERING WHEEL .............................................. 49
REARVIEW MIRRORS .......................................... 50
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ 53
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 55
AUTOMATIC TWO-/THREE-ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ 58
ADDITIONAL HEATER .......................................... 69
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................................. 70
WINDOW WASHING .......................................... 73

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ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
The car is preset for mounting roof
racks/ski racks.
Front hooks are in points A-fig. 100.
Rear hooks are in points B.
A0E0097mfig. 100
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight
beams is of vital importance for your
safety and comfort and also for the oth-
er road users. To ensure you and other
drivers have the best visibility conditions
when travelling with the headlights on,
the headlights must be set properly. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have the headlights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
It works with the key fitted into the ig-
nition device and dipped beams on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes back-
wards. This means that the headlight
beam rises. In this case, it is necessary
to return it to the correct position.
Distribute the load even-
ly and when driving, bear
in mind the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
IMPORTANTAfter few kilometers,
check that fastening screws are firmly
tightened.
IMPORTANTNever exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section “”Tech-
nical specifications”).

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Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading
to higher consumption. When the tem-
perature outside the car permits it, use
the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of aerodynamic optional extras
which are not certified for the specific
use on the vehicle, may reduce the aero-
dynamic penetration of the vehicle and
increase consumption. Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
car (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affects consumption
and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof as soon as they are no
longer used. These accessories lower air
penetration and adversely affect con-
sumption levels. When needing to car-
ry particularly voluminous objects, prefer-
ably use a trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window,
additional headlights, windscreen wipers
and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing
the requirement of current increases fu-
el consumption (up to +25% in the ur-
ban cycle).CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of
your car down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service sched-
ule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4
weeks: if the pressure is too low, con-
sumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car
fitted with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume .............. 445 dm3
A0E0307mfig. 7
Versions A B C D E (*) F G H
1.8 - 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS -
3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTD
M8v -4660 1000 2700 960 1422 1578 1828 1555
1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM1417 (■) 1593 (■) 1573 (■)
(
■) With tyres 215/55 R16”
(*) With roof racks/ski racks (where provided): 1452/1447 (with 215/55 R16" tyres)

1.9 JTS
1530
1200
1100
2050
520
1500
75
80
2.2 JTS
1540
1200
1100
2060
520
1500
75
80
3.2 JTS
1730
1300
1100
2250
520
1800
75
80
1.9 JTDM8v
1575
1200
1100
2095
520
1500
75
80
1.9 JTDM16v
1585
1200
1100
2105
520
1500
75
80
2.4 JTDM
200 HP
1680
1300
1100
2200
520
1500
75
80
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
1.8
1480
1200
1100
2000
520
1400
75
80
2.4 JTDM
210 HP 4x4
1740
1300
1100
2280
520
1500
75
80
Weights (kg)
Sportwagon versions
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90%
fuel in the tank and
no optional)
Maximum
admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load on ball
Maximum load
on roof (***)
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in
the maximum weight allowed.
(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
–extra-urban cycle: frequent ac-
celerating in all gears, simulating ex-
traurban use of the car; the speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h;
–combined consumption: is cal-
culated weighing about 37% of urban
cycle consumption and about 63% of
extraurban consumption.IMPORTANT The type of route,
traffic situations, weather condi-
tions, driving style, general con-
ditions of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, load, cli-
mate control system, roof rack,
other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those
measured.FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in
the table below are determined on the
basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
–urban cycle: cold starting followed
by driving that simulates urban use of
the car;
Fuel consumption according to Urban Extra-urban Combined
1999/100/ECDirective (litres x 100 km)
1.810.4 (
) 6.1 () 7.7 ()10.7 () 6.3 () 7.9 ()
1.9 JTS12,2 (
) 6.6 () 8.7 ()12.4 () 6.7 () 8.8 ()
2.2 JTS13.0 (
) 7.3 () 9.4 ()13.2 () 7.3 () 9.5 ()
3.2 JTS 16.9 (
) 8.4 () 11.5 ()17.0 () 8.4 () 11.6 ()
1.9 JTD
M8v7.8 () 4.9 () 5.9 ()7.9 () 4.9 () 6.0 ()
1.9 JTD
M16v8.1 () 4.8 () 6.0 ()8.3 () 4.8 () 6.1 ()
2.4 JTD
M200 HP9.2 () 5.4 () 6.8 ()9.4 () 5.6 () 7.0 ()
2.4 JTD
M210 HP 4x410.0 () 6.0 () 7.5 ()10.2 () 6.2 () 7.6 ()
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) Saloon versions () Sportwagon versions

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REARSCREEN WIPER .......................................... 276
BOOT ............................................................... 277
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ....................................... 284
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
"UNIVERSAL ISOFIX" CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ... 285
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ..................... 286
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ...................... 289
IF A FUSE BLOWS .............................................. 291
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A0E0286mfig. 27
ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The car can be fitted with two longitu-
dinal bars fig. 27that can be used, by
adding special accessories to carry var-
ious objects (e.g.: skis, windsurf, etc.)
IMPORTANTNever exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section "Techni-
cal Specifications").
FUEL CAP EMERGENCY
OPENING
In the event of a failure, to open the
fuel cap proceed as follows:
❒open the fuse box lid A-fig. 26on
the right side of the boot as shown
by the arrow;
❒pull the string Bset aside the use
box.
A0E0285mfig. 26