2008 Alfa Romeo 166 radio

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1Air ducts for side window outlets.
2Side air vents.
3Light switch lever (high beam, flash-
ing, direction indicators and controls
for Cruise Control (automatically
keeping a set speed) (if present).
4Instrument cluster.
5Outlets for windscreen.
6Upper outlet.
7Oddments compartment.
8Centre air vents.
9Passenger’s air bag.
10Manual passenger’s side Air bag
deactivation switch.
11Glove box.
12Boot opening button (in glove box).
13Button for rearscreen defrosting,
door mirrors and resistances at base
of windscreen (if present).
14Button for windscreen/front side
windows and door mirrors
defrosting, rearscreen heating,
resistances at base of windscreen (if
present).15Cigar lighter.
16Alfa Romeo I.C.S. (INTEGRATED
CONTROL SYSTEM): RDS radio,
computer on board (TRIP), climate
control, clock and outside/inside
temperature, GSM phone and
navigation system (if present).
17Buttons for central locking, fuel flap
opening, switching off the ASR
function of the VDC system switching
on the STR system (if present).
18Rear fog guard switch.
19Front fog light switch.
20Hazard warning light switch.
21Inside temperature sensor.
22Windscreen wiper/washer control
lever and rain sensor (if present).
23Ignition switch (ignition device).
24Driver’s air bag and horn.
25Lever for releasing/locking adjustable
steering wheel.
26Instrument lighting adjustment.
27Headlamp aiming device control
(except versions with gas discharge
headlights).28Outside lights switch.
29Bonnet opening lever.
30Front floor air outlets.

14 ALFA ROMEO I.C.S.
SYSTEM
CONTROLS ON STEERING
WHEEL
(fig. 2)
(on request for versions/markets
where applicable)
The main audio functions (AUDIO) of
the Alfa Romeo I.C.S. system are repeat-
ed on the steering wheel, which facili-
tates control.A- Mute button
B- Volume highering button
C- Volume lowering button
D- Multifunction key:
– Radio: call preset stations (1 to 6)
– CD player: select next track
E- Multifunction key:
– Radio: call preset stations (6 to 1)
– CD player: select previous track
F- Radio frequency range select button
(FM-A, FM-B, FM-AS, MW, LW) and avail-
able audio sources (Radio – Cassette
player –CD player).Mute key (A)
To turn the Mute function on, briefly
press button (A): the volume will lower
gradually.
To turn the Mute function off, briefly
press button (A) again. The volume will
higher gradually returning to the previous-
ly set value.
The Mute function is also turned off
pressing one of the volume adjustment
keys (B) or (C): in this event volume is
directly changed.
When the Mute function is on, all the
other functions can be used and if traffic
information is received the message ig-
nores the Mute function.
A0D0004m
fig. 2

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Volume adjustment keys (B) and
(C)
Press (B) to increase volume and (C)
to lower it.
Pressing briefly the key volume change
is gradual by steps. Pressing it longer vol-
ume change is faster.
If volume is changed during a traffic bul-
letin, the new value is kept only for the
bulletin in progress.Multifunction keys (D) and (E)
Multifunction keys (D) and (E) shall be
used for tuning preset radio stations, for
backward rewinding and for selecting
next/previous CD track.
Press (D) to select stations from 1 to 6,
or to play next CD track.
Press (E) to select stations from 6 to 1,
to play previous CD track.Frequency range and audio
source select key (F)
To cyclically select the frequency ranges
and audio sources, briefly and repeatedly
press key (F).
The frequencies/sources available are:
FM-A, FM-B, FM-AS, MW, LW, CC*,
CD**.
(*) Only if the cassette is inserted.
(**) Only if a CD is inserted.

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KEY WITH RADIO
FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER
WITH RE-CLOSABLE METALLIC
INSERT WITH POWER-
ASSISTED OPENING
(fig. 6)
The key is fitted with:
– a metallic insert (A) that can be re-
closed in the key grip
– button (B) for power-assisted open-
ing of the metallic insert
– button (C) for remote opening/clos-
ing of the doors and turning the electronic
alarm on/off (where fitted)
– led (D) (where required) that signals
the sending of the code to the electronic
alarm system receiver
– button (E) for remote boot opening. The CODE card (fig. 5), provided with
the key, bears the key codes (both me-
chanical and electronic code for emer-
gency starting).
The code numbers on the CODE card
must be kept in a safe place, not in the
car.
The driver should always keep the elec-
tronic code given on the CODE card with
him in the event of having to carry out
emergency starting.
If the car changes own-
ership the new owner
must be given all the
keys and the CODE card.
fig. 6
1001PGSm
The metallic insert (A) of the key oper-
ates:
– the ignition
– front door locks
– boot lock
– glove box lock
– passenger’s Air bag deactivation
switch.
To move the metallic insert out of the
key grip, press button (B).

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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
1015PGSm
fig. 15
1004PGSm

122 SOUND SYSTEM
The vehicle is fitted with a complete ra-
dio system.
The radio is integrated in the Alfa
Romeo I.C.S. system and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, it
can be integrated with the DSP (Digital
Sound Processing System) and Compact
Disc player.
The features of the radio, DSP (Digital
Sound Programming) system and Com-
pact Disc player are described in the Alfa
Romeo I.C.S. supplement enclosed here-
with.
FRONT SPEAKERS (fig. 146)
The front speakers are housed in the
front door panels
A- Tweeter
B- Woofer.REAR SPEAKERS (fig. 147)
The speakers are housed on the rear
door panels.
A- Tweeter
B- Woofer.
605PGSm
fig. 147
454PGSm
fig. 146

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Reading this chapter and following the advice, recommendations
and specification given in it will make it possible for you to get the
best from your vehicle in terms of safety, performance, reliability
and length of life.
This chapter mostly deals with procedures of a general nature.
However, in some cases, it may deal with exclusive and particular
operations.
Pay close attention therefore to the information given as this will
allow you to exploit your vehicle to the full.STARTING THE ENGINE............................................................................page 134
SAFE DRIVING
.........................................................................................................136
WINTER TYRES
........................................................................................................147
SNOW CHAINS
........................................................................................................147
ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY DRIVING
.................................148
TOWING TRAILERS
................................................................................................152
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
..............................................................................................155
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
...................................156
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR TELEPHONES
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– Check that the various devices (head-
lights, direction indicators etc.) are working
correctly.
IMPORTANT In order to perform
these operations correctly refer to the rel-
ative subjects in the chapter “Car mainte-
nance”.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
Mobile phones and other radio trans-
ceiver equipment (e.g.: HAM radio sys-
tems and the like) shall not be used in-
side the car unless a separate aerial is
mounted.
IMPORTANTThe use of mobile
phones, HAM radio systems or other simi-
lar devices inside the passenger compart-
ment (without separate aerial) may
cause electronic systems equipping the
car to malfunction. This could compromise
safety in addition to constituting a poten-
tial hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception
of these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns the use of mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS) with homologa-
tion, keep strictly to the mobile phone man-
ufacturer's specifications.
INSTALLATION
OF ELECTRIC/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the car or in aftermarket shall
bear the and marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installa-
tion of transceivers provided that installa-
tion is carried out at a specialized shop,
workmanlike performed and in compli-
ance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANTInstallation of devices
resulting in modifications of car character-
istics may cause driving license seizing by
traffic agents and also the lapse of the
warranty as concerns defects due to the
abovementioned modification or traceable
back to it directly or indirectly.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibili-
ty for damages caused by the installation
of non-genuine accessories or not recom-
mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and installed
not in compliance with the specified re-
quirements.
This operation must be
performed in the open.
The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide which are highly toxic
and lethal.
WARNING