2008 Alfa Romeo 166 fuel cap

3 VERY IMPORTANT!
FUEL CAPACITY
Petrol engines:only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines:engage the handbrake; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the accel-
erator, then turn the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
JTD engines:engage the handbrake; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the ac-
celerator; turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the
mwarning light to go off, then turn the ignition key to AV V
and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.


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If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffins and could clog the diesel fuel
filter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed accord-
ing to the season: summer type, winter
type arctic type (mountains/cold areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
for the current temperature, mix diesel fu-
el with TUTELA DIESEL ARTadditive
in the proportions stated on the can,
putting first the antifreeze in the tank and
then the diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a
long period in cold areas/mountains, re-
fuel with the diesel fuel available at local
filling stations.
In this situation you are also recom-
mended to have in the tank an amount
of fuel 50% higher than usable capacity.FUEL CAP
The fuel cap is released from inside the
car pushing the button (A-fig. 150)
with the engine off.
When refuelling the cap can be hung to
the flap (A-fig. 151) using the hook
provided.
To avoid misplacing it when refuelling,
the cap is connected to the filler neck
with a cord.
A0D0030m
fig. 150
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out t-
wo refuelling operations after the first
click of the fuel delivery gun. Avoid fur-
ther topping up operations that could
cause damages to the fuel system.

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EMERGENCY FLAP OPENING
DEVICE
If the electrical control fails to work it is
still possible to open the flap by pulling
the cord (A-fig. 152) on the right-hand
side of the luggage compartment.
Access to the cord is gained opening the
lid (B). IMPORTANT The fuel tank is sealed
hermetically and pressure may build up
inside. Any noise of rushing air when the
cap is removed is perfectly normal.
If necessary, replace the
fuel filler cap only by
another original one,
otherwise the efficiency of the
fuel vapour recovery system
could be compromised.
1051PGSm
fig. 151
565PGSm
fig. 152
Do not go near the fuel
filler with naked flames
or lit cigarettes: danger of fire. Al-
so avoid going too near the filler
with the face to avoid inhaling
harmful vapours.
WARNING

236 SERVICING
Unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN228 Specification)Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification) 3.2 V6 24V JTD 20V
Multijet
Fuel
Capacity of fuel tank 69 litres 69 litres– reserve of 9 litres 9 litres
Engine oil (quantity
for periodical change, including
the oil filter change) 5.90 litres 5.0 litres
Gearbox/differential oil
(except versions with electronic
automatic gearbox) 2.0 litres 1.45 litres
Engine cooling system 10.3 litres 9.1 litres
Windscreen washer fluid
reservoir capacity 7 litres 7 litres

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
WEIGHTS
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. It is the owner’s responsibility to place loads in the boot and/or on the loading surface within the maximum permissible weight limits.
(**) With special fittings (sunroof, trailer towing device, etc.) the unloaded weight increases, thereby reducing the useful capacity with regard to maximum permissible
loads.
3.2 V6 24V JTD 20VMultijet
Capacity (dm3) 490 490
3.2 V6 24V JTD 20V
Multijet
Weight empty (including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional) 1540 kg 1540 kg
Max. permitted weight (*) 2050 kg 2050 kg
Payload including
driver (**) 510 kg 510 kg
Towable weight 1500 kg 1500 kg
Max. load on ball 60 kg 60 kg

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Engine starting ..............................134
EOBD (system) ..............................113
First aid kit ..................................199
Fluids and lubricants ......................243
Fog lamps ......................................93
"Follow me home" device ................60
Front roof lamp..............................100
Fuel consumption ..........................240
Fuel flap ........................................94
Fuel oil filter ..................................219
Fuel reserve ....................................73
Fuel tank cap ................................127
Fuses and relays ............................186
Gear shift ......................................95
Getting to know your car........11
Glovebox ........................................98
Handbrake ....................................95
Hazard warning lights ......................93Headlamps ....................................110
Headrests........................................33
High beam headlamps ......................58
Identification data..................232
In an emergency ............................157
In the event of an accident ..............198
Inside rear-view mirror ......................36
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ......................156
Instrument cluster ............................12
Instrument light dimmer ....................94
Interior equipment ............................96
Interior maintenance ......................228
Keys............................................ 16
Level checking ..............................209
Light switch ....................................57
Low beam headlamps ......................58
Luggage compartment ....................110
Maintenance
- Additional operations ................206
- Annual Inspection Programme ....206
- Maintenance programme ..........204
- Scheduled Maintenance ............202
Mileage recorder ..............................70
Number plate lights ......................179
Oddments compartments........103-104
Oddment compartment light ............183
Parking ......................................138
Parking lights ..................................58
Parking sensors................................67
Performance ..................................239
Pollen/dust filter ......................90-219
Position lights ..................................58
Power steering ..............................142
Power windows ..............................38

Tyre pressure should be increased by 0.3 bar when driving at sustained high speed. With winter tyres the pressure should be +0.2 bar higher than the rating specified for standard tyres.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT (litres)
Do not discard used oil in the environment
REFUELLING (litres)
Only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.
Only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles that meet European Specification EN590.
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SERVICE
3.2 V6 24VJTD 20VMultijet
Engine oil (quantity for periodical change,including the oil filter change)5.90 5.0
3.2 V6 24VJTD 20VMultijet
Fuel tank capacity 69 69
Reserve (litres) 9 9
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE COLD (bar)Tyres215/55 R16 93Wfront rear
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3
Tyres205/55 R16 91W (*)front rear
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3
Tyres225/45 R17 91Yfront rear
2.7 2.5
2.7 2.5
2.7
Tyres235/40 R18 91Yfront rear
2.7 2.7
2.7 2.7
2.7Reduced load(2 occupants) bar
Full load bar
Spare wheel bar
(*) For versions/markets where applicable