2010 Alfa Romeo 159 tyre pressure

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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒ park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises;
❒ engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect battery negative terminal
and check the battery charge. This
check is to be repeated every three
months when the car is left inactive.
Recharge if the optical(where pro-
vided) indicator shows a dark colour
without the central green area (see
paragraph “Battery” in “Car main-
tenance” section);
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds read-
ily available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perfo-
rated plastic sheet. Do not use sheets
of non-perforated plastic as they do
not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check
it at intervals;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery
from the electric system, check its
charge every month and recharge it
if the optical indicator shows a dark
colour without the central green area;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling sys-
tem.
IMPORTANTIf the car is fitted with
alarm system, switch off the alarm with
the remote control.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ON .................... 166
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................. 167
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED................................. 167
AIR BAG FAILURE............................................... 168
PASSANGER’S FRONT AIR BAGS DEACTIVATED ........ 168
ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERATURE ................. 169
ENGINE OIL HIGH TEMPERATURE.......................... 169
MINIMUM ENGINE OIL LEVEL .............................. 170
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE/EXHAUST OIL ........... 170
LOW BATTERY CHARGE....................................... 170
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING .............................. 171
BONNET OPEN.................................................. 171
BOOT OPEN..................................................... 171
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE/
EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE...................................... 171
CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE/
STEERING LOCK INHIBITION ................................ 172
ALARM FAILURE/BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
ELECTRONIC KEY NOT RECOGNIZED ...................... 172
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........... 173
PRE-HEATING GLOW PLUGS/
PRE-HEATING GLOW PLUG FAILURE....................... 173
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER ............................. 174
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCHED ON ................ 174
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................ 175
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................ 175VDC SYSTEM ................................................... 175
HILL HOLDER FAILURE ....................................... 176
ASR SYSTEM (WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM) ............ 176
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ................................. 176
BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE ...................................... 177
REAR FOGLIGHTS.............................................. 177
FRONT FOG LIGHTS........................................... 177
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME.................. 177
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................................. 177
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................................... 177
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 177
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ...................... 177
LIGHT SENSOR FAILURE....................................... 178
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE........................................ 178
PARKING SENSORS FAILURE................................ 178
FUEL RESERVE – LIMITED CRUISING RANGE .......... 178
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................. 178
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED .................. 178
ANTIPINCH SYSTEM FAILURE............................... 179
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID LOW LEVEL ............. 179
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ..................................... 179
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM FAILURE................................... 179
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE...................................... 179
LOW INFLATION PRESSURE................................. 180
TYRE PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR SPEED ............ 180
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ANTIPINCH SYSTEM
FAILURE
(amber)
The warning light (or as an alternative,
on certain versions, a symbol and a mes-
sage are displayed) turns on when a fail-
ure is detected in the antipinch system.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
WINDSCREEN
WASHER FLUID
LOW LEVEL (amber)
The warning light (where provided)
turns on (on certain versions a message
is displayed) when the windscreen
washer fluid level falls down the preset
min. level.
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SPEED LIMIT
EXCEEDED
The display will show a warn-
ing message + symbol (red) and the
buzzer will sound when the car exceeds
the speed limit set through the “Setup
menu” (e.g.: 120 km/h) (see para-
graphs “Multifunction Display” or “Re-
configurable Multifunction Display” in
section “Dashboard and controls”).
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
FAILURE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
On certain versions the display will show
a warning message + symbol (amber)
when a failure is detected in the T.P.M.S.
system (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem). Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services as soon as possible.
Should one or more wheels without sen-
sor be fitted, the display will show a
warning message until initial conditions
are restored.
CHECK TYRE
PRESSURE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
On some versions, the display shows a
message + symbol (amber) to indicate
that the tyre pressure is below the rec-
ommended value which ensures the
long life of the tyre and optimum fuel
consumption, and/or to indicate a slow
pressure leak. If two or more tyres are
in one of the above-mentioned condi-
tions, the display will show the message
relating to each tyre in succession. In
this case, it is advisable to check and ad-
just the tyre pressures (see “Technical
Specification” section).X
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LOW TYRE
PRESSURE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
On certain versions the display will show
a warning message + symbol (red) (and
buzzer will sound) when the pressure of
one or more tyres falls below the preset
threshold. In this way the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem warns the driver that tyre/s is/are
dangerously flat; possible puncture.
IMPORTANTStop immediately with
one or more tyres flat, avoid braking
sharply and abrupt turns. Replace im-
mediately the punctured tyre with the
space-saver spare wheel (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) or re-
pair the puncture tyre using the proper kit
(see paragraph “If a tyre is punctured”
in section “In an emergency”) and then
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
TYRE PRESSURE
UNSUITABLE FOR
SPEED
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Should it be required to journey at a
speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate
tyres at full load pressures (see paragraph
“Cold inflation pressures” in section "Tech-
nical Specifications").
On certain versions, if the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem detects that the pressure of one or
more tyres is unsuitable for the current
speed the display will show a message +
symbol (amber) that will stay on until the
car speed slow downs below the preset
threshold.IMPORTANT In this case slow down
immediately since tyre overheating could
impair tyre performance and life beyond
repair, and even make the tyre to blow-
out.
IMPORTANT Should you have to jour-
ney anyway a speed higher than 160
km/h, stop the car when the display
shows the warning symbol to inflate tyres
to the proper pressure values (see para-
graph "Cold inflation pressures" in section
"Technical Specifications ").
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Please note:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a
new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequate-
ly firm;
❒Turn the engine off, pull up the hand-
brake and engage first gear or re-
verse;
❒Using handle A-fig. 2, lift the stiff
cover Band secure it as shown in
fig. 3;
Never tamper with the
inflation valve. Never
place tools between the rim
and tyre. Check and restore, if
required, the pressure of tyres
and spare wheel to the values
given in section “Technical
Specifications”.
WARNING
A0E0132mfig. 2A0E0133mfig. 3
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The quick tyre repair kit includes:
❒a bottle A-fig. 14containing the
sealer, fitted with:
- filling pipe B
- sticker C bearing the notice “max.
80 km/h”, to be placed in a posi-
tion visible to the driver (on the in-
strument panel) after fixing the tyre;
❒compressor Dwith pressure gauge
and fittings;
QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX&GO
automatic
The car is provided with the quick tyre
repair kit “FIX&GO automatic”, instead
of the traditional tool kit and space-saver
spare wheel.
The kit fig. 14is placed in the boot. In
this container are also housed the screw-
driver and the tow hitch.
A0E0114mfig. 14A0E0048mfig. 15
❒instruction brochurefig. 15, to be
used for prompt and proper use of the
quick repair kit and to be then hand-
ed to the personnel charged with han-
dling the tyre treated with the tyre re-
pair kit;
❒a pair of protection gloves located in
the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different ele-
ments.
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❒after reaching the tyre pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Wheels” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossi-
ble to reach at least 1.5 bar, disen-
gage compressor from valve and cur-
rent outlet, then move the car forth
for approx. 10 metres in order to dis-
tribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation op-
eration;
❒If after this operation it is still im-
possible after 5 minutes to reach at
least 1.8 bar, do start driving since
the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guar-
antee suitable sealing, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services;
❒make sure the compressor switch A-
fig. 19is set to 0(off), start the
engine and fit plug A-fig. 20into
the outlet/cigar lighter on the front
console and then turn on the com-
pressor by setting switch A-fig. 19
to I (on);
❒Inflate the tyre to the pressure speci-
fied in paragraph “Wheels” in section
“Technical Specifications”. Check tyre
pressure on gauge B-fig. 19 with
compressor off to obtain precise read-
ing;
A0E0213mfig. 19A0E0217mfig. 20Apply the sticker in a
visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre
has been treated with the
quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cor-
nering and do not exceed 80
km/h. Avoid heavy braking
and accelerating.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure; pull up the handbrake;
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You shall absolutely
communicate that the
tyre has been repaired with
the quick tyre repair kit. Hand
the instruction brochure to the
personnel charged with treat-
ing the tyre repaired with the
kit.
WARNING
A0E0215mfig. 21A0E0216mfig. 22
CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for
restoring pressure.
Disconnect the quick connectionA-fig.
21and connect it directly to the tyre
valve fig. 22; in this way the cylinder
is not connected to compressor and the
sealing fluid will not flow into the tyre.
If pressure falls below
1.8 bar, stop the car
since the tyre is excessively
damaged and the quick tyre
repair kit Fix & Go automatic
cannot guarantee suitable
sealing, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
WARNING
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and
restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized
Service.
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