2010 Alfa Romeo 159 ignition

Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electronic
control units. Contact a specialised work-
shop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be
washed with the engine cold and the key
removed from the ignition device. After
washing make sure that the various pro-
tections (e.g. rubber caps and various cov-
ers) have not been damaged or removed. Windows
Use specific window cleaner products. Use
also clean cloths to avoid scratching the
glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANTThe inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments
to avoid damaging the heating device.Front headlights
Front headlights shall be washed with
soft cloth moistened with water and car
detergent.
IMPORTANT Cleaning headlight lens-
es with a dry cloth will damage the
headlights with lack of performance as
a consequence. Solvents mat the lens-
es with lack of performance as a con-
sequence.
IMPORTANT When washing the front
headlights with a water monitor noz-
zle keep at least 2 cm away from the
lenses.
CAR
MAINTENANCE
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
INDEX
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
SAFETY
DEVICES
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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ........................................ 250
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 252
ENGINE .......................................................... 253
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 255
TRANSMISSION ............................................... 255
BRAKES........................................................... 256
STEERING........................................................ 256
SUSPENSIONS.................................................. 256
WHEELS.......................................................... 257
DIMENSIONS.................................................... 261
PERFORMANCE................................................. 263
WEIGHTS......................................................... 264
CAPACITIES...................................................... 266
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS................................... 267
FUEL CONSUMPTION......................................... 269
CO
2EMISSIONS .............................................. 270
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS ............................. 271
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.8 140 HP1750 TURBO BENZINA 1.9 JTDM8V
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM
2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Multipoint fuel injection Direct injection Direct injection, Common Rail
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
1.8 140 HP
Five forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front2.4 JTDM210 HP 4x4
3.2 JTS 4x4
Six forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Four-wheel drive 1750 TURBO BENZINA
3.2 JTS 4x2 - 1.9 JTD
M8V1.9
JTD
M16v 2.4 JTDM200 HP
2.0 JTD
M- 2.4 JTDM210 HP
Six forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
IMPORTANTIn the event of difficult disengagement, due to significant difference of grip between front and rear axle, do
not insist with heavy accelerations: it is actually more effective an attempt of disengagement at medium slow engine rpm,
with pauses of a few seconds if several attempts are necessary.
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SOUND SYSTEM
SELECTING CD/CD CHANGER
FUNCTIONS
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button CD
it is possible to select the following audio
sources in sequence:
❒CD (only if the Compact Disc is inserted);
❒CHANGER (CD Changer - only if the CD
Changer is connected).
AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY
FUNCTION
If while listening to a CD another function is
selected (e.g.: the radio), playing is stopped
and when the CD mode is resumed, it starts
again from the point in which it was
stopped.
If while listening to the radio another func-
tion is selected, when the Radio mode is
resumed, it is tuned to the last station se-
lected.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
Adjust volume through button/knob
ON/OFF.
If the volume level is changed during the
broadcast of a traffic bulletin, the new set-
ting is maintained only until the end of the
bulletin.
SPEED VOLUME FUNCTION
(excluding versions with Bose
HI-FI system)
The SVC function makes it possible to au-
tomatically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
See section MENU for activat-
ing/deactivating this function.
TURNING THE
SOUND SYSTEM ON
The set is switched on pressing briefly the
button/knob ON/OFF.
When turning the sound system on, the vol-
ume level will be brought to 20 if it was set
to over.
If the radio is turned on when the key is not
fitted into the ignition device, it will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes. After
automatic switching off, it is however possi-
ble to turn the radio on again for other 20 min-
utes by pressing the button/knob ON/OFF.
TURNING THE
SOUND SYSTEM OFF
Keep button/knob ON/OFF pressed.
SELECTING RADIO FUNCTIONS
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button FM-
AS it is possible to select the following func-
tions in sequence:
❒TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMT”);
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button AM it
is possible to select the following functions
in sequence:
❒TUNER (“MW”, “LW”).
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SOUND SYSTEM
EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL function
With this function it is possible to adjust (set-
ting from 0 to 40) or exclude (OFF) external
audio sources.
To turn this function on/off, use button
÷or ˜.
The display will show the current status of
the function:
❒“EXTERN FUNCTION OFF”: function off.
❒“EXTERN VOLUME: 23”: function on with
volume level 23.
RADIO OFF function
(system power on/off mode)
This function enables to switch off the sound
system according to two different modes.
To turn the function on use button
÷or
˜.
The display will show the selected mode:
❒“00 MIN”: deactivation dependent on ig-
nition key. The sound system will turn off
automatically as soon as the key is re-
moved from the ignition device;
❒“20 MIN”: deactivation independent of
ignition key. The sound system will stay
on for max. 20 minutes after removing
the key from the ignition device.IMPORTANT When the sound system is
switched off automatically after removing
the key from the ignition device (for both
immediate or 20-minute delayed power
off), it will switch on automatically fitting
the key into the ignition device. If the sound
system has been switched off pressing the
button ON/OFF, when fitting the key into
the ignition device, it will stay off.
RESTORE DEFAULT function
This function enables to restore default set-
tings. Options available are the following:
❒NO: no restore;
❒YES: restore default settings. During this
operation the display will show the mes-
sage “RESTORING”. At the end of this op-
eration, the audio source will not be
changed and the previous situation is dis-
played. SPEED VOLUME function
(volume changing with speed)
(excluding versions with
Bose HI-FI system)
This function makes it possible to automat-
ically adapt the volume level to the speed
of the car, increasing it as the speed in-
creases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
To turn the function on/off use button
÷or ˜. The display will show the current
status of the function:
❒OFF: function off
❒LOW: function on
(low sensitivity)
❒HIGH: function on
(high sensitivity).
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CORRECT USE
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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 .......................... 12
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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1.Adjustable swivel side air vents -2.Front side window demisting/defrosting vents -3. Passenger’s air bag - 4.Fuel lev-
el gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pressure
gauge (diesel versions) - 5.Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 6. Upper central vent - 7.External lights control lever -
8. Driver’s air bag and horn - 9.Instrument panel - 10. Windscreen wiper control lever - 11.Front side window demist-
ing/defrosting vents - 12.Adjustable swivel side air vents - 13. Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp
aiming device. - 14.Dashboard fusebox lid - 15.Bonnet opening lever - 16. Sound system controls on the steering wheel
(where provided) - 17.Driver’s knees air bag - 18.Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 19.Ignition device - 20.En-
gine START/STOP button - 21. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 22. Sound system (where provided) - 23. Glove
box - 24. Passenger’s knees air bag (where provided)
DASHBOARD
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
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