2010 Alfa Romeo 159 radio

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AUTOSTORE FUNCTION
(automatic station storage)
To switch on the AutoSTore function, keep
button FM-AS pressed until receiving the con-
firmation beep. With this function the ra-
dio automatically stores the six stations with
the strongest signal in decreasing order of
intensity of the FMT frequency band.
IMPORTANT Activating the AutoSTore func-
tion cancels the stations stored previously in
the FMT band.
If the TA function is on (traffic information),
only the stations that send traffic informa-
tion will be stored.
During automatic storage the display shows
“FM AST”.
To interrupt AutoSTore press button FM-AS
again: the radio will automatically tune to
the station heard before activation of the Au-
toSTore function.At the end of the AutoSTore function the ra-
dio automatically tunes on the first preset
station in the FMT band stored on preset but-
ton 1.
On buttons numbered from 1 to 6, the sta-
tions are automatically stored that give a
strong signal in that moment in the present
band.
Activating the AutoSTore function in MW or
LW bands will automatically select the FMT
band where the function is then run.
IMPORTANT Sometimes the AutoSTore func-
tion is unable to find 6 stations with a strong
signal. In this case the previous stations will
be stored on the free preset buttons.
AUTOMATIC TUNING
Briefly press button ÷or ˜to start
automatically searching the tuning for the
next station that it is possible to receive in
the direction chosen.
If button
÷or ˜is pressed for longer,
quick searching takes place. When the button
is released, the tuner stops on the next re-
ceivable station.
If the TA function is on (traffic information),
the tuner only searches stations which broad-
cast traffic bulletins.
MANUAL TUNING
This allows manual station searching in the
chosen band.
Select the required frequency band and then
press briefly and repeatedly button
Nor O
to start searching in the chosen band. Press-
ing one of the buttons
Nor Olonger obtains
fast forward searching, which is stopped when
the button is released.
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EMERGENCY ALARM
RECEPTION
In the RDS mode the radio is set to receive
emergency announcements in the case of
exceptional circumstances or events that
may cause general danger (earthquakes,
floods, etc.), if they are broadcast by the
station tuned.
This function is activated automatically and
cannot be deactivated.
During emergency announcement the dis-
play will show the message “ALARM”. Dur-
ing this announcement the volume will
change as described for traffic announce-
ments (see paragraph “TA FUNCTION”).
EON FUNCTION
(Enhanced Other Network)
Certain countries have circuits which group
together several stations enabled to broad-
cast traffic information. In this case the pro-
gramme of the station being heard will be
interrupted temporarily:
❒to receive traffic information (only with
TA function on);
❒to listen to regional programmes every
time these bulletins are given by one of
the stations of the same circuits.
STEREOPHONIC STATIONS
If the signal received is weak, the device
switches automatically from Stereo to Mono.
MENU
MENU button functions
To activate the menu function, briefly press
button MENU. The display shows the word
“MENU”.
To scroll the menu functions use button
N
or O. To change the setting of the select-
ed function use button
÷or ˜.
The display will show the current status of
the function selected.
The functions controlled by the menu are the
following:
❒AF SWITCHING (ON/OFF)
❒TRAFFIC INFO (ON/OFF)
❒REGIONAL MODE regional programmes
(ON/OFF);
❒MP3 DISPLAY (MP3 CD data display);
❒SPEED VOLUME (excluding versions with
Bose HI-FI system) (automatic volume
control in relation to speed);
❒EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL (external audio
sources control)
❒RADIO OFF (System power off mode).
❒RESTORE DEFAULT
To exit the menu function, press button
MENU again.
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TRAFFIC INFO function
(traffic information)
Certain stations in the FM band (FM1, FM2
and FMT) are enabled to also broadcast in-
formation about traffic conditions. In this
case the display shows “TP”.
To turn the TA (traffic information) function
on/off, briefly press button MENU, select
“TRAFFIC INFO” and then ON/OFF.
IMPORTANT If the TA function (traffic infor-
mation) is on, with CD, CD Changer (if in-
stalled), Telephone or Mute/Pause active:
automatic station tuning will start.
With the TA function it is possible:
❒to search only RDS stations that transmit
in the FM band, enabled to broadcast traf-
fic information;
❒to receive traffic information although CD
player or CD Changer are being used;
❒to receive traffic information at a prede-
fined minimum volume even with the ra-
dio volume off.IMPORTANT In certain countries radio sta-
tions exist which, even if the TP function is
on (the display shows “TP”), do not trans-
mit traffic information.
If the radio is working in the AM band, when
TA is activated, it passes to the FM1 band
on the last station heard.
The volume with which the traffic bulletin
is transmitted varies depending on the lis-
tening volume:
❒listening volume below 20: traffic bulletin
volume = 20 (fixed value);
❒listening volume above 20: traffic bulletin
volume = listening volume +1.
If the volume is changed during a traffic bul-
letin the value is not shown on the display
and the new value is kept only for the bul-
letin in progress.
When receiving traffic information the dis-
play will show message “TRAFFIC INFOR-
MATION”.
The TA function is interrupted by pressing
any sound system button. AF SWITCHING function
(alternative frequency search)
Within the RDS system the radio can work
in two different modes:
❒“AF ON”: alternative frequency search on
(the display shows “AF”);
❒“AF OFF”: alternative frequency search
off.
With “AF ON”, the radio is automatically
tuned to the station with the strongest sig-
nal that is broadcasting the same pro-
gramme. During the journey it will thus be
possible to continue listening to the station
chosen without having to change the fre-
quency when changing area.
Of course, the station being listened to must
be receivable in the area the car is crossing.
To turn the AF function on/off press button
MENU, select “AF SWITCHING” and then
ON/OFF. If the AF function has been turned
on the display shows “AF”.
If the radio is working in the AM band, when
the AF function is activated, it passes to the
FM1 band on the last station selected.
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The display will show the current status of
the function:
❒“REGIONAL MODE: ON”: function on.
❒“REGIONAL MODE: OFF”: function off.
If the function is off and a regional pro-
gramme is tuned that works in a determi-
nate area and the car enters a different area,
the regional station of the new area is re-
ceived.
IMPORTANT If AF and REG are both active,
when passing from one region to another the
radio could not tune properly to a valid al-
ternative frequency.MP3 CD DISPLAY
(MP3 CD data display)
With this function it is possible to choose the
information shown on the display, when lis-
tening to a MP3 CD.
This function can be selected only if a MP3
CD is loaded: in this event the display shows
“MP3 DISPLAY”.
To change the function use buttons
÷or ˜.
The display shows the setting among the six
possible:
❒TITLE (track title, if ID3-TAG available)
❒AUTHOR (track author, if ID3-TAG avail-
able)
❒ALBUM (album title, if ID3-TAG available)
❒DIR (directory name);
❒FILENAME (MP3 file name);
❒TIME (time elapsed from start of track). REGIONAL MODE function
(regional broadcast reception)
Certain national broadcasters, at determi-
nate times of the day, transmit regional pro-
grammes which differ from region to region.
This function makes it possible to tune in on-
ly on local stations (regional) (see para-
graph “EON function”).
Activate this function if you want to tune au-
tomatically to regional stations broadcasting
in the selected band.
To turn the function on/off use button
÷or ˜.
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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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SELECTING THE CD PLAYER
To turn on the Compact Disc player inte-
grated in the set, proceed as follows:
❒insert a CD with the set on: the first track
will be played;
or
❒if a CD is already inserted, turn the set on
and press briefly button CD to select
“CD”: the last heard track will be played.
For optimal playing use only original CDs.
When using R/RW CDs, use top quality CDs
mastered at the as low as possible speed.
LOADING/EJECTING CD
To insert the CD set it gently in place to ac-
tivate the powered loading system, which
will position it correctly.
Press button
ı, with the device on, to op-
erate the powered CD eject system. After
ejection, the source heard before playing the
CD will return.
If CD is not ejected, the device will reload
it automatically after about 20 seconds and
then will set to Tuner (Radio).
CD cannot be ejected if the device is off.
Inserting the ejected CD without fully re-
moving it from the slot, the tuner will not
change the source to CD.
INTRODUCTION
This section only describes CD player oper-
ation variants: as concerns sound system op-
eration, refer to section “FUNCTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS”.
C C
O O
M M
P P
A A
C C
T T

D D
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C C

P P
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Entering the secret code
When turning the sound system on (in the
event of code request), the display will show
the word “CODE” for about 2 seconds, fol-
lowed by four dashes “- - - -”.
The secret code comprises four figures from
1 to 6, each corresponding to one of the
dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press the
corresponding key of the preset stations
(from 1 to 6). Enter the other code digits in
the same way.
If the four figures are not entered within 20
seconds, the display shows the word
“CODE” for 2 seconds and then fours dash-
es “- - - -”. This is not to be considered as an
incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 sec-
onds), the radio starts working.
If a wrong code is entered, the radio sounds
a beep, the display shows the word “CODE”
for 2 seconds and then fours dashes “- - - -”
to warn the user that it is necessary to en-
ter the correct code.Every time the user enters a wrong code,
the waiting time increases gradually (1 min,
2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min,1h,
2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) until reaching a max-
imum of 24 hours. The waiting time will
be shown on the display with the word
“WAIT”. When this goes off it is possible
to start the new code entry procedure.
Code Card
This the document that certifies possession
of the radio. The Code Card contains the ra-
dio model, serial number and secret code.
IMPORTANT Keep the Code Card carefully to
be able to give the related data to the com-
petent authorities in the event of theft.ANTITHEFT PROTECTION
The radio is fitted with an antitheft protec-
tion system based on the exchange of in-
formation between the radio and the elec-
tronic control unit (Body Computer) installed
on the car.
This system warrants the highest level of se-
curity and prevents entry of the secret code
every time the radio supply is disconnected.
If the result of the check is positive, the set
starts working, whereas if the comparison
codes are not the same or if the electronic
control unit (Body Computer) is replaced,
the device informs the user of the need to
enter the secret code according to the pro-
cedure described in the following paragraph.
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Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258
Roof rack/ski rack ............ 106-284
Rubber hoses .......................... 242
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 ................................. 10
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 ..................... 240
Windows (cleaning) ................. 246
Windscreen washer
– control .............................. 75
– fluid level .......................... 232
Windscreen wiper
– blades .............................. 242
– control .............................. 73
– nozzle .............................. 243 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
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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
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