2009 Alfa Romeo 147 battery

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
263
MILEAGE RECORDER
Odometer display with double counter for
showing the total and trip meter in miles
and showing the headlamp aiming.
The display shows:
– the miles travelled on the first line (6
digits)
– the trip meter in miles on the second
line (4 digits)
– at the side the position of the headlamp
aiming device.
fig. 5
A0A0304m
To reset the trip meter in miles, keep but-
ton (A-fig. 5) on the panel at the side of
the steering column pressed for a few mo-
ments.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is discon-
nected the distance of the trip meter is not
stored.STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
The driver can adjust the steering wheel
position in rake and height.
To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 6)
pulling it towards the steering wheel.
After moving the steering wheel to the
most suitable position, lock it pushing the
lever fully forwards.
fig. 6
A0A0307m
Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary.
WARNING

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
274
A A
L L
P P
H H
A A
B B
E E
T T
I I
C C
A A
L L
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS (Antilock braking system) ..... 134
Accessories purchased by the user... 125
Additional operations
(maintenance) .......................... 224
Additional stop light (third stop) ..... 205
Air bags, front and side ............ 35
- deactivating passenger’s
side air bags ...................... 37
- front air bags ..................... 36
- general cautions ...................... 40
- passenger’s front air bag........... 37
- right hand drive version ............ 259
- side air bags
(side bag - window bag)........... 38
Air cleaner................................... 232
Air re-circulation ........................... 102
Air vents ..................................... 90
Alfa Romeo CODE system .............. 6- operation................................ 9
Annual inspection programme
(maintenance) .......................... 224
Armrest (front) ........................... 18
Armrest (rear) ............................ 21
Ashtray
- front ...................................... 122
- rear ....................................... 123
ASR (system) .............................. 138
Battery ..................................... 233
- advice for preserving
the charge .............................. 235
- charging.......................... 216-234
- checking the charge ................. 234
- replacement............................ 235
- starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................... 216
Body (cleaning) ........................... 240Body marking.............................. 243
Body versions .............................. 244
Bonnet ................................ 130
Boot
- capacity ................................. 253
- extension ........................... 19-20
- lighting .................................. 129
- luggage net ............................ 21
- opening from inside ................. 128
- opening with remote
control ............................... 8-128
- restraining the load .................. 129
- tailgate closing ........................ 129
- warnings for carrying luggage.... 129
Boot light
- changing bulbs ........................ 208
Bose HI-FI system ........................ 172

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Brake and clutch hydraulic fluid
- checking level and topping up.... 230
Brakes
- checking fluid level and
topping up .............................. 230
- handbrake .............................. 108
- specifications .......................... 247
Braking lights
- changing bulbs ........................ 205
Bulbs
- general instructions .................. 196
- replacement............................ 198
- types of bulbs ......................... 196
Card holder ................................ 123
Catalyst ...................................... 174
Cell phones (provision) ................. 125
Changing battery of key with
remote control .......................... 10
Changing bulbs- general information.................. 196
- types of bulbs ......................... 196
Checking levels ............................ 226
- checking level and topping
up brake and clutch fluid........... 230
- checking level and topping
up coolant fluid ....................... 229
- checking level and topping
up engine oil ........................... 227
- checking level and topping
up power steering oil................ 229
- checking level and topping up
windscreen/rearscreen/
headlamp washer fluid ............. 231
Children (carrying safely) .............. 31
Cigar lighter ................................ 122
Cleaning and maintenance
- body ...................................... 240
- car interior .............................. 242
- engine compartment ................ 242- leather seats ........................... 242
- plastic parts ............................ 242
- windows ................................ 241
Climate control, automatic
two-zone.................................. 91
Climate control system.............. 89
- air vents ........................ 89-90
- controls .................................. 93
Clock.......................................... 60
Clutch
- checking fluid level and
topping up .............................. 230
CO
2emissions ............................. 258
CODE card................................... 7
Controls ...................................... 106
Correct use of the car............ 175
Courtesy light .............................. 121
- changing bulbs ........................ 207
Cruise control .............................. 47

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Dashboard
Left hand drive ............................ 50
Demisting-defrosting
- door mirrors ............................ 105
- rearscreen .............................. 105
- windscreen and front side
windows ................................ 104
Direction indicators
- changing front bulbs................. 202
- changing rear bulbs.................. 204
- changing side bulbs.................. 203
- switching on ........................... 43
Display, reconfigurable
multifunction ....................... 53
- access to menu screen.............. 57
- control buttons ........................ 54
- dimmer .................................. 75
- display in concurrence
with event .............................. 76Door light.................................... 122
- changing bulbs ........................ 206
Door locking system ..................... 107
Door mirrors ................................ 23
Doors
- central locking......................... 16
- opening/closing from inside ...... 16
- opening/closing from outside .... 15
- remote control......................... 7
- remote locking unlocking .......... 7
Driving
- at night .................................. 179
- before driving off ..................... 178
- economically and respecting
the environment ...................... 183
- in bad weather (rain, fog) ........ 180
- in the mountains ..................... 180
- in winter ................................ 181
- when travelling ....................... 178- with ABS ................................ 181
Electronic alarm system ............... 11
- description .............................. 11
- ministerial homologation........... 14
- request for additional keys
with remote control.................. 11
- shutting off the system ............. 14
- switching off ........................... 12
- switching on ........................... 11
- volumetric protection ................ 13
- when the alarm is triggered....... 13
Electronic control units .................. 236
Emergency starting....................... 188
- starting by inertia .................... 190
- starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................... 189
Emission reducing devices.............. 174
Engine
- identification codes .................. 244

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- marking ................................. 244
- specifications .......................... 245
Engine codes ............................... 244
Engine compartment
- bonnet ................................... 130
- washing ................................. 242
Engine coolant fluid
- checking level
and topping up ........................ 231
- temperature gauge and
warning light........................... 52
Engine oil
- checking the level and
topping up .............................. 227
- consumption ........................... 227
Engine starting ............................ 175
- emergency starting .................. 177
- ignition switch ......................... 14
- switching off ........................... 176
- warming the engine ................. 176Engine oil consumption ................. 227
EOBD (system)............................ 139
Environment (safeguarding) .......... 174
- emission reducing devices ......... 174
- reducing running costs
and environment pollution......... 181
- running economy ..................... 183
- safeguarding emission
reduction devices ..................... 184
- use of non-toxic materials ......... 174
Extending the luggage compartment
- partial .................................... 20
- total ...................................... 19
External lights (switching on) ........ 42
First-aid kit................................. 220
Flashing high beams..................... 43
Fluids (specifications) ................... 255
Fluids and lubricants.............. 255-256
Follow me home device ................ 44Foglights
- changing bulbs................. 199-201
- switching on ........................... 106
Front ceiling light ......................... 120
- changing bulbs ........................ 206
Fuel
- automatic shut off switch .......... 107
- consumption ........................... 257
- fuel cap.................................. 173
- level gauge and reserve
warning light........................... 52
- refilling .................................. 173
Fuel flap ..................................... 173
Fuel reserve ................................ 52
Fuel supply (technical data)........... 246
Fuses
- in control box in engine
compartment .......................... 210
- in control box on battery post .... 211

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- in control box on
dashboard ......................... 210
- generalities ............................. 209
- list of protected devices ............ 212
Gearshift lever ........................... 109
Getting to know your car .... 6
Glass stand ................................. 123
Glove compartment ...................... 119
Glove compartment light
- changing bulbs ........................ 208
Grab handles ............................... 119
Handbrake
- lever ...................................... 108
Hazard lights
- switching on ........................... 106
Headlamp beam adjustment .......... 132
Headlight washers .................. 46-240
Headlights ............................. 132
- adjustment abroad.............. 132- changing bulbs ................... 198
- compensation for tilt ................ 133
Headrests
- rear ....................................... 21
Heated rearscreen ........................ 105
HI-FI system (Bose) ..................... 172
Hoses......................................... 238
Ignition device ............................ 14
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................... 14-15
In an emergency..................... 188
In the event of an accident ............ 219
- first aid kit .............................. 220
- if anybody is injured ................. 220
Inertial fuel cut off switch......... 107
Instrument panel .................... 50
Intelligent washing ....................... 45
Interior (cleaning) ........................ 242
Interior fittings........................ 119Interior lighting
- boot lighting ........................... 129
- front lighting ........................... 120
- rear lighting ............................ 121
Key/remote control .................... 6-7
- changing remote control battery 10
- request for additional keys
with remote control.................. 11
Levers at steering wheel .............. 42
Load limiters (seat belts) .............. 27
Low beam headlights
- changing bulbs................. 199-201
- switching on ........................... 42
Lubricants (specifications) ............. 255
Luggage rack connections.............. 131
Luggage restrainer net .................. 21
Main beam headlights
- changing bulbs................. 200-202
- switching on ........................... 42

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- operation................................ 46
Rearview mirrors
- external ................................. 23
- internal .................................. 22
Reducing running costs
and environment pollution .......... 181
Refuelling
- specifications .......................... 254
Remote control ............................ 7
- additional remote controls ......... 11
- alarm system .......................... 11
- battery changing ..................... 10
- door opening-closing ................ 7
- ministerial homologation........... 14
- tailgate opening ...................... 8
Restraining the load...................... 129
Rev counter................................. 51
Reversing light ............................. 203
Right hand drive.................... 259Roof rack (provision) .................... 131
Running economy ........................ 183
Safe driving ............................... 178
Safeguarding emission reduction
devices .................................... 184
Safeguarding the environment ....... 174
Scheduled maintenance
programme .............................. 222
Seat belts ................................... 25
- carrying children safety ............. 31
- front belt height adjustment ...... 27
- general instructions .................. 29
- load limiters............................ 27
- maintenance ........................... 30
- pretensioners .......................... 28
- use of belts............................. 25
Seats for children ......................... 31
Seats, front............................ 16
- adjustments....................... 17
- centre armrest......................... 18- heating .................................. 18
- rear pockets ............................ 18
- tilting the back rest .................. 17
Seats, rear .................................. 19
- boot extension ........................ 19
- centre armrest......................... 21
- headrest ................................. 21
Sidelights
- changing front bulbs................. 202
- changing rear bulbs.................. 204
- changing side bulbs.................. 203
- switching on ........................... 43
Snow chains................................ 186
Spark plugs (technical data) .......... 247
Speakers ................................... 171
Speedometer............................... 51
Spray jets
- windscreen/rearscreen ............. 239

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Starting with an auxiliary
battery..................................... 189
Steering lock ............................... 15
Steering system
- adjustment lever...................... 22
- technical specifications.............. 247
Steering wheel
- adjustment lever ................ 22
Sunroof ...................................... 127
- emergency manoeuvre ............. 128
- opening-closing........................ 127
- raising at rear.......................... 128
Sun visors ................................... 125
Symbols ..................................... 5-6
Tailgate
- opening from inside ................. 128
- opening with remote
control .............................. 8-128
Technical specifications.......... 243Towing the car ............................. 217
Trailer towing............................... 185
Transmission
- specifications .......................... 246
Trip computer .............................. 72
Trip meter reset............................ 51
Tyres
- correct reading ........................ 249
- FIX&GO kit for quick
tyre repairing .......................... 191
- inflating pressure ..................... 248
- snow chains ............................ 186
- types of tyres and rims ............. 248
- winter .................................... 185Use of non-toxic material............. 174
Useful accessories ........................ 187
VDC system .............................. 136
Vehicle data plate ................... 243-244
Vehicle dimensions ....................... 252Vehicle identification ..................... 243
Vehicle inactivity .......................... 186
- using again ............................. 187
Vehicle maintenance.............. 221
Volumetric protection .................... 13
Warning lights .......................... 77
Washing the car
- engine compartment ................ 242
- exterior .................................. 241
- interior ................................... 242
Weights ...................................... 253
Wheels
- FIX&GO kit for quick
tyre repairing .......................... 191
- geometry ............................... 251
- snow chains ............................ 186
- tyre inflating pressure ............... 248
- tyres and rims.................. 249-250