2009 Alfa Romeo 159 display

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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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SOUND SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
Low volume
The Fader function shall only be set to “F”
(front), to prevent sound system output
power reduction and volume muting if the
Fader level set is = R+9.
Required source cannot be
selected
No CD loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD
you want to play.
T T
R R
O O
U U
B B
L L
E E
S S
H H
O O
O O
T T
I I
N N
G G
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CD not played
Loaded CD is dirty. Clean the CD.
Loaded CD is scratched. Try to play another
CD.
Required CD cannot be loaded
Another CD is already loaded. Press button
ıand remove the CD.
MP3 FILE READING
Skipping when reading MP3 files
Loaded CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the
CD as described in paragraph “CD” in sec-
tion “INTRODUCTION”.
MP3 track length not displayed
correctly
In certain cases (due to recording) MP3
track length can be displayed incorrectly.
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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
– fuel gauge ......................... 22
Fuel cut-off and power supply
switches............................... 81
Fuel feed ................................ 255
Fuel filler cap .......................... 126
Fuses (replacement) .......... 209-292
Gearbox (use) ........................ 156
Glass/can holder ..................... 87
Glove compartment .................. 85
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 207
Handbrake............................. 155
Hazard lights ........................... 72
Head restraints ................. 48-49
Headlight washer
– control .............................. 73
– fluid level .......................... 232
Headlights.............................. 65
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 106
– headlight adjustment abroad 107
– headlight aiming device ....... 106
– front fog light adjustment ..... 107
Hill Holder system .................... 111
Homelink............................... 89
Identification data .................... 250
If an exterior light burns out ..196-288
If an interior light burns out ..205-290
Ignition device ......................... 19In an emergency................ 181
Inactivity of the car .................. 164
Inertial fuel cut-off switch .......... 80
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ................... 117
Instrument panel ..................... 7-8
Instruments ............................ 21
Interior fittings ......................... 83
Interiors................................. 247
Isofix universal
(child's seat) .................. 140-286
Jacking the car ........................ 220
Labels
– identification data ............... 250
– bodywork paint .................. 251
Level checks ........................... 230
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 199
– control .............................. 70
Manual climate control system ... 55
MSR system ........................... 114
Multifunction display ................ 25
Number plate light .................. 204
Oddments compartments .......... 88
Paint ..................................... 246
Parking.................................. 155 Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 200-201-204
– control .............................. 70
Doors ..................................... 96
Electronic key .......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 252
– marking ............................ 251
– technical data .................... 253
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 232
– level check ........................ 231
– specifications ..................... 266
Engine starting ........................ 150
Environment protection ............. 127
EOBD system .......................... 115
External lights ......................... 70
Eyeglasses holder .................... 87
Fix&Go automatic (device) ....... 190
Flashing the headlights ............. 70
Fluid level checks..................... 230
Fluids and lubricants ................. 267
Follow me home (device) ......... 71
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control .............................. 78
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 202
– control .............................. 72
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 269
– fuel cut-off switch ............... 81
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Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258
Roof rack/ski rack ............ 106-284
Rubber hoses .......................... 243
Safe lock device ...................... 14
Safety devices.................... 129
S.B.R. system ......................... 131
Seat belts ............................... 130
Seats ..................................... 45
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ......... 200-203
– control .............................. 70
Ski tunnel ............................... 84
Smart washing ........................ 74
Snow chains ........................... 163
Sound system ......................... 293
Steering................................. 256
Steering lock ........................... 21
Steering wheel (adjustment) ..... 49
Sun curtains ............................ 88
Sun visors ............................... 88
Sunroof.................................. 93
Suspensions............................ 256
Symbols................................. 9
Technical Specifications...... 249
Third brake light ...................... 204
Top speeds .............................. 263
Towing the car ......................... 221
Towing trailers
– installing the tow hook ........ 159
T.P.M.S. system ....................... 122Transmission ........................... 255
Tyres
– changing ........................... 183
– inflation pressures ............... 260
– snow tyres ........................ 162
– standard tyres .................... 259
– understanding tyre marking .. 257
VDC system ........................... 110
Warning lights and
messages.......................... 165
Weights ................................. 264
Wheel geometry ...................... 260
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258
Wheels
– changing ........................... 183
– technical data .................... 257
Wheels and tyres ..................... 241
Windows (cleaning) ................. 247
Windscreen washer
– control .............................. 75
– fluid level .......................... 232
Windscreen wiper
– blades .............................. 243
– control .............................. 73
– nozzle .............................. 244 Parking lights
– control .............................. 72
Parking sensors ....................... 118
Performance ........................... 263
Power windows ....................... 99
Pretensioners.......................... 132
Protecting the environment ........ 127
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 208
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 190
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 271
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ........... 117
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control .............................. 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 202
– control .............................. 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display................................. 30
Rev counter ............................ 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Right hand drive version.. 297
321
SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A.Speedometer (speed indicator)
B.Warning lights - C.Rev counter -
D.Multifunction display
hcmWarning lights on
diesel versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
A0E0309m
A0E0310m
A.Speedometer (speed indicator)
B.Warning lights - C.Rev counter -
D.Reconfigurable multifunction display
cmWarning lights on diesel ver-
sions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
fig. 2 - Versions with multifunction display
fig. 3 - Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
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