2010 Alfa Romeo 159 fuel cap

Specified fuels and original
lubricants
●Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN228 Specification)
❍Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU
UP(▲)
■SELENIA StAR❑SELENIA WRSELENIA StAR P.E.
(1750 TURBO BENZINA versions)
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(Õ) TUTELA MULTIAXLE
Mixture of water and liquid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
CAPACITIES
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
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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
1.9 JTDM8v
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.5
4.6

2.3
6.0
1.9 JTDM16v
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.5
4.6

2.3
6.0
2.4 JTDM
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
3.2 JTS
2.4 JTDM210 HP
4x4
70 ●
10 ●
10.3
5.4
■
2.8 (Õ)
6.0
1.8140 HP
70 ●
10 ●
8.0
4.5 ■
1.6
6.0
1750
TURBO
BENZINA
70 ●
10 ●
6.6
5.0 
2.0
6.0
2.0 JTDM
70 ❍
10 ❍
6.1
4.9

2.8
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including
a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Lubrication system
engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen/headlight
washer fluid reservoir: litres
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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The car can be fitted with two longitu-
dinal bars fig. 30that can be used, by
adding special accessories to carry var-
ious objects (e.g.: skis, windsurf, etc.)
IMPORTANTNever exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section "Techni-
cal Specifications").
FUEL CAP EMERGENCY
OPENING
In the event of a failure, to open the
fuel cap proceed as follows:
❒open the fuse box lid A-fig. 29on
the right side of the boot as shown
by the arrow;
❒pull the string Bset aside the use
box.
A0E0285mfig. 29A0E0286mfig. 30
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320
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 .......................... 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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ENGINE OIL REPLEACEMENT (litres)
REFUELLING (litres)
CUSTOMER SERVICESTECHNICAL SERVICES - SERVICE ENGINEERING
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
Publication no. 60438100 - 3 Edition - 11/2009
All rights reserved. Reproduction, even in part is prohibited without written permission
from Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
SERVICE
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
1.8 140 HP - 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 1.9 JTDM8v - 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM- 2.4 JTDM- 3.2 JTS
Fuel tank capacity 70
Reserve 10
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N. (Specification EN228).
For cars with diesel engine only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590).
Tyres
205/55 R16 91V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.5 2.5Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.9 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
3.0 2.8
average load bar
full load bar
1.8 140 HP 1750 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM8v 2.0 JTDM2.4 JTDMTURBO BENZINA 1.9 JTDM16v
Lubrication system engine 4.5 5.0 5.4 4.6 4.9 6.4
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
(▼) Unchainable tyres. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 R17 98 tyres or 235/45 R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.
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