2009 Alfa Romeo 159 ECU

To return the rear seat back
to its original position
Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of
both retainers.
Position seat belt buckles upwards.
IMPORTANTWhen the backrest is
properly secured, the “red band” B-
fig. 6on levers Ashall no longer be
visible. The “red band” actually indicates
that the backrest is not properly secured.
Make sure the head restraints are prop-
erly positioned.
Make sure the backrest is properly se-
cured at both sides (red bands not visi-
ble) to prevent it moves forward in the
event of sharp braking causing injuries
to passengers.
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ANCHORING THE LOAD
The boot houses 4 hooks (see fig. 8
andfig. 9) for anchoring ropes in or-
der to guarantee perfect load anchoring.
Hooks shall also be used to secure the
luggage retaining net (available as op-
tional, for versions/markets where ap-
plicable, at Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices).
A0E0270mfig. 8A0E0271mfig. 9
If you want to carry
reserve fuel in a can,
follow law regulations, only
using a certified can, suitably
fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the
risk of fire is increased in the
case of an accident.
WARNING
A heavy load that has
not been secured may
cause serious harm.
WARNING
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LUGGAGE NET
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The left and right sides of the boot are
quipped with a luggage retainer net.
–fig. 13- version with side lid
(where provided)
–fig. 14- version without side lid
–fig. 15- fixing elastic.
As optional, for versions/markets where
applicable, an additional luggage re-
tainer net can be fitted.
Use the seats A-fig. 16located in the
front part of the boot to hook the net as
shown in fig. 19.
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A0E0281mfig. 13A0E0282mfig. 14
A0E0275mfig. 16
A0E0476mfig. 15
Using seats B-fig. 17to secure the net
to the rear side of the boot.
To secure the net, fit hooks A-fig. 18
into seats Band press downwards.
To release the net, take it out upwards
while keeping button Cpressed.
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To extend it, take it out of the reel by
taking tongue A-fig. 24and secure
endsB-fig. 25into the two housings
C-fig. 26(one per side) located on
the roof of the car.
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Do not put objects on
the cover which may
damage it.
The objects put on the
cover may be thrown
forwards and injure passen-
gers should you brake sharply
or in the event of an accident.
Your are recommended to use
the passenger's compartment
separation net.
WARNING
PASSENGER'S
COMPARTMENT UPPER
SEPARATION NET
(where provided)
In addition to the luggage compartment
cover, certain versions are also fitted
with a passenger's compartment upper
separation net fig. 23.
The net for separating the passenger's
compartment from the boot is contained
into a special bar.
A0E0283mfig. 23A0E0287mfig. 24
A0E0288mfig. 25
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PRESETTING FOR
MOUNTING THE
"UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a
new European standardised system for
carrying children safely. fig. 31shows
an example of child restraint system.
The Universal Isofix child's seat covers
weight group 1.
Because of the different attachment sys-
tem, the child seat must be secured by
the specific bottom metal rings
A-fig. 32, located in the squab up-
holstery, in the position marked by
isofix flags (accessible by opening the
zips on the covers) to the specific ring
A-fig. 33located behind the rear seat
squab level with the child seat.A0E0174mfig. 32
A0E0477mfig. 33
fig. 31A0E0241m
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It is possible to mount both the tradi-
tional restraint system and the "Univer-
sal Isofix" one. Remember that in case
of Universal Isofix child's seats, you can
only use all those seats approved with
the ECE R44/03 writing "Universal
Isofix".
At Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo you can find
the "Universal Isofix" "Duo Plus" child's
seat.
For any further detail on installation
and/or use, refer to the “Instructions
Manual” that must be provided by the
child restraint system's Manufacturer. To use fastener A-fig. 33, proceed as
follows:
❒tilt the rear set backrest (see para-
graph "Extending the boot" in this
section);
❒pull up fastener Aand then secure
the belt to the fastener.
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Mount the child re-
straint system only
with the car stationary. The
Universal Isofix child restraint
system is properly anchored to
the mounting brackets when
clicks are heard. In any case,
keep to the installation in-
structions that must be pro-
vided by the child restraint
system's Manufacturer.
WARNING
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IF AN EXTERIOR
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".
REAR LIGHT UNITS
Reversing light/
rear fog lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove cover A-fig. 35working
with a screwdriver in the point indi-
cated by the arrow;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 37:
C: reversing light bulb on passenger
side or right side;
C: rear fog light bulb on driver side or
left side;
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 36;
❒close cover A-fig. 35.
A0E0292mfig. 35
A0E0293mfig. 36
IMPORTANTTo release the inspec-
tion lid, protect the screwdriver tip with
a cloth to prevent scratching.
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 36;
A0E0294mfig. 37
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Taillight bulb on tailgate
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the cover A-fig. 35work-
ing in the point shown by the arrow;
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 36;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 37:
D: taillight bulb on right/left headlight
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 36;
❒close cover A-fig. 35.Direction indicators/
Taillights/Brake lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒on certain versions, open the side lid;
❒remove the protection cover by op-
erating device A-fig. 38;
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 39;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 40:
E: taillight/brake light bulb;
F: direction indicator bulb
A0E0295mfig. 38A0E0296mfig. 39
A0E0297mfig. 40
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 39;
❒refit the protection cover.
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SOUND SYSTEM
POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES
If the CD inserted is illegible (e.g.: CD-ROM
inserted, CD not inserted properly or read-
ing error), the display will show the mes-
sage “CD ERROR” for about 2 seconds.
The CD is then ejected and the previous
source before CD was selected returns.
DISPLAY INFORMATION
When the CD player is working, the display
shows the following information which
means:
“T05”: shows the number of the track on
the CD;
“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since the
start of the track (if the corresponding Menu
function is on);
SELECT TRACK
(forward/backward)
Briefly press button
÷to play the previ-
ous track and button
˜to play the next
one. Tracks are played in sequence: after the
last track, the first one will be played and
vice versa.
If playing the track started more than 3 sec-
onds ago, pressing briefly button
÷the
track is played again from the start. In this
case if wanting to play the previous track,
press the button twice consecutively.
FAST FORWARD/BACKWARD
Keep button ˜pressed to move the track
selected forward at high speed and keep but-
ton
÷pressed to move it quickly back-
ward. Fast forward/backward is stopped
once the button is released.
PAUSE FUNCTION
To pause the CD player, press button MUTE.
The display will show “PAUSE”.
To resume playing the track, press button
MUTE again.
The pause function is deactivated changing
the sound source.
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