2009 Alfa Romeo 159 service

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
1.9 JTS
939A6000
Otto
4 in line
4
86 x 80
1859
118
160
6500
190
19.4
4500
NGKFR5CP
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228)2.2 JTS
939A5000
Otto
4 in line
4
86 X 94.6
2198
136
185
6500
230
23.4
4500
NGKFR5CP
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228)3.2 JTS
939A000
Otto
6 in 60° V
4
85.6 X 89
3195
191
260
6200
322
32.8
4500
BOSCH
HR7MPP152
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228) 1.8
939A4000
Otto
4 in line
4
80.5 x 88.2
1796
103
140
6500
175
17.8
3800
BOSCH
FQR8 LEU2
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification
EN228)
To change plugs contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ENGINE
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
1.8 - 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
1.9 JTDM8v - 1.9 JTDM16v
Service brakes:
– front Disc, self-ventilating Disc, self-ventilating
– rear Disc Disc, self-ventilating
Parking brake Controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.
1.8 - 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8V- 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning radius
(between pavements) 11.1
BRAKES
STEERING
1.8 - 1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTDM8V- 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM
Front High quadrilateral system
Rear Multi-link system
SUSPENSIONS
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants
Lubricants for
petrol engines
Lubricants for
diesel engines
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40,
FIAT 9.55535-H2qualification.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40,
FIAT 9.55535-N2qualification.SELENIA StAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F216.D05
SELENIA WR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F515.D06According to Service
Schedule
According to Service
Schedule
For diesel engines, in emergency cases where genuine products are not available, lubricants with min. performance ACEA C2 are accepted. If this is the
case, the best engine performance is not guaranteed. We however recommend replacing the lubricant with those recommended by Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the warranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services for the appropriate Seleniaproduct to use.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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Never use the wiper to
remove ice or snow from
the rear window. In these
conditions, the wiper is submitted
to excessive effort that results in
motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for few
seconds as a consequence. Should
it be not possible to restore its
operation, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service.
HANGING THE REARSCREEN
WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A-fig. 2, slacken
the nut Band remove the arm C;
❒position the new arm correctly, ful-
ly tighten the nut Band then lower
the cover A.
REARSCREEN WIPER
OPERATION
Rear window wiper
activation/deactivation
Turning the unstable ring nut A-fig. 1
to position
'ON/OFFwill obtain flick
wipe of the rear window wiper. To turn
it off, turn the ring nut back to position
'ON/OFF.
The activation of the rear windshield
wiper occurs also with the front wind-
shield wipe on and reverse gear insert-
ed.
Rear window "smart"
washing
Turning the unstable ring nut A-fig. 1
to position &will obtain rear window
washing. Keeping the unstable ring nut
at position &it will be possible to acti-
vate with just one movement both the
windscreen wiper and the rear window
wiper; the latter comes actually into ac-
tion automatically when the unstable
ring nut is kept at position &for over
half a second.
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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
A0E0264mfig. 1A0E0267mfig. 2
The rear window wiper stops working
a few strokes after releasing the ring
nut; a further stroke after about 6 sec-
onds completes the wiping operation.
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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
The additional brake light is made up of
LEDs and it is built into the rear spoiler
fig. 41.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the third brake light replaced.
IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
A0E0298mfig. 41A0E0487mfig. 42
BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 42lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
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SOUND SYSTEM
ADVICE
Road safety
You are advised to learn how to use the var-
ious radio functions (e.g.: storing stations)
before starting to drive.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
when driving. Reception may be disturbed
by the presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges particularly when far away from the
station being listened to.
IMPORTANT When receiving traffic informa-
tion, the volume may be higher than nor-
mal.
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N N
T T
R R
O O
D D
U U
C C
T T
I I
O O
N N
The car sound system, fitted with CD player
(radio with Compact Disc player) or MP3 CD
player (radio with MP3 CD player) has been
designed in accordance with the special fea-
tures of the passenger compartment, with a
personalised design that blends with the style
of the dashboard. The sound system cannot
be adapted to other vehicles and for this rea-
son it cannot be removed.
The radio is installed in a user-friendly posi-
tion for the driver and passenger and the
graphics on the front panel make location of
the controls quick, facilitating use.
The CD Changer is available at Lineaccessori
Alfa Romeo.
In the following pages you will find the in-
structions for use, which you are advised to
read through carefully. The instructions also
contain the procedure for controlling the CD
Changer (if provided) through the radio. For
the instructions for use of the CD Changer
refer to the specific manual.
Too high a volume when
driving can put the driver’s
life at risk and that of other peo-
ple. Therefore the volume should
always be adjusted in such a way
that it is always possible to hear
the noises of the surrounding en-
vironment (e.g.: horns, ambulance,
police sirens, etc.).
WARNING
Care and maintenance
The radio structure ensures long operation
with no need for particular maintenance.
In the event of a fault, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
To clean the front panel only use a soft, an-
tistatic cloth. Cleaning and polishing prod-
ucts might spoil the surface.
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SOUND SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
This section only describes CD Changer
(where provided) operation variants: as con-
cerns sound system operation, refer to sec-
tion “FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS”.
SELECTING THE CD CHANGER
Turn on the set, then press briefly and re-
peatedly button CD until selecting “CHANG-
ER”.
POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES
Error messages will be displayed in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒no CD in the CD Changer: the display will
show “NO CD” until changing the sound
source;
❒selected CD is illegible (CD not in the se-
lected position or CD not inserted prop-
erly): the display shows “CD ERROR” af-
ter the number of the selected CD. The
next CD will be selected; if there are no
other CDs or if they are also illegible the
display will show the wording “NO CD”
until the sound source is changed;
❒error in CD reading: the display shows
“CD ERROR”. The next CD will be se-
lected; if there are no other CDs in the CD
Changer (after the last CD search will
restart from the first one) or if they are
also illegible the display will show the
wording “NO CD” until the sound source
is changed;
❒a CD-ROM is inserted: next CD will be
selected.
C C
D D
C C
H H
A A
N N
G G
E E
R R
( (
C C
D D
C C
) )
Installation and connection
of a Lineaccessori CD
Changer shall only be per-
formed by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.SELECTING THE CD
Press button Nto select the next CD and
button
Oto select the previous CD.
If the loader does not contain a disc in the
position selected, the display briefly shows
the wording “NO CD”, and the next CD is
played automatically.
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DEVICES
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 239
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 245
Bonnet ................................... 105
Boot ...............................101-277
– light replacement ................ 208
Brakes ................................... 256
Bulb (replacement) .................. 196
– general instructions ............. 196
– types of bulbs .................... 197
Capacities.............................. 266
Car inactivity ........................... 164
Car maintenance................ 223
– periodical checks ................ 227
– use of the car under heavy
conditions.......................... 227
– service Schedule ................. 225
– scheduled service ................ 224
Carrying children safely ............. 135
– child restraint systems ......... 138
– passenger’s seat compliance . 138
– presetting for mounting the
“Universal Isofix” child restraint
system .......................140-285Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 228
Child lock device ...................... 97
Cigar lighter ............................ 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual ............................. 55
CO
2emissions......................... 270
CODE card .............................. 12
Containing running costs ........... 157
Controls................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 149
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 206
Cruise Control .......................... 76
Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Diesel fuel filter ....................... 236
Dimensions............................. 261
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control .............................. 70 ABS system ............................ 108
Accessories purchased
by the owner ........................ 116
Additional heater ..................... 69
Air bags ...........................141-145
Air/pollen filter ........................ 236
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Alfa 159 Sportwagon....... 275
Armrest
– central .............................. 82
– rear ........................... 83-84
Ashtray.................................. 87
ASR system ............................ 112
At the filling station .................. 125
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 237
– jump starting ..................... 182
– recharging ......................... 219
– replacing ........................... 238
II I
N N
D D
E E
X X
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