2010 Alfa Romeo 159 CD changer

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
Setting the date (Date)
This function enables to update the date
(year - month - day).
Proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU: “year”
will flash on the display;
❒press button +or –to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press button MENU: “month”
will flash on the display;
❒press button +or –to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press button MENU: “day”
will flash on the display;
❒press button +or –to adjust;
IMPORTANTEvery press (pulse) on
the button +/–increases/decreases by
one unit. Keeping button +/–pressed
obtains fast increase/decrease. When
you are near the required setting com-
plete adjustment with single presses.
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.Audio Info Repetition
(Audio Rpt.)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function enables to display sound
system information.
❒Radio: selected radio station fre-
quency or RDS message, automatic
tuning activation or AutoSTore;
❒Audio CD, MP3 CD: selected track
number;
❒CD Changer: CD number and track
number;To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) in-
fo displaying proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU: the dis-
play will show ONor OFF(accord-
ing to previous setting);
❒press button +or –to select the re-
quired source;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.
According to the audio source selected,
below the time will be displayed the
symbol of the current source.
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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
SOUND SYSTEM
CD Changer (for versions/markets,
where provided)
O certain versions, behind the right boot
lid, is fitted a CD Changer for 10 discs
(see fig.
28).
Amplifier (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Versions equipped with Bose Hi-Fi sys-
tem also have an amplifier behind the
left boot lid. Passenger's compartment
separating net
removal/refitting
To remove the net press button D-
fig. 27as shown in the figure, move
the separating net releasing it from its
seat, on both left and right side. make
the net slide as shown in the figure, re-
moving the pins from their seats.
To refit the net reverse the removal op-
erations described previously. To roll up the net, release ends B-
fig. 25from housings C-fig. 26and
guide it during rolling.
A0E0291mfig. 27A0E0284mfig. 26A0E0305mfig. 28
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SOUND SYSTEM
FADER adjustment ..................................................... 305
LOUDNESS function ................................................... 305
Antitheft protection ................................................... 305
RADIO (Tuner) .......................................................... 306
Introduction ............................................................. 306
Selecting the frequency band ...................................... 306
Presetting buttons ..................................................... 306
Storing the last station heard ...................................... 306
Automatic tuning ...................................................... 307
Manual tuning .......................................................... 307
AUTOSTORE function ................................................. 307
Emergency alarm reception ........................................ 308
EON function ............................................................ 308
Stereophonic stations ................................................ 308
Menu ...................................................................... 308
- MENU button functions ............................................ 308
- AF SWITCHING function ............................................ 309
- TRAFFIC INFO function ............................................. 309
- REGIONAL MODE function ......................................... 310
- MP3 DISPLAY function ............................................. 310
- SPEED VOLUME function ........................................... 311
- EXTERNAL AUDIO VOL function .................................. 311
- RADIO OFF function ................................................. 311
- RESTORE DEFAULT function ....................................... 311
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S S
Y Y
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INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 295
Advice ..................................................................... 295
- Road safety ............................................................ 295
- Reception conditions ................................................ 295
- Care and maintenance ............................................. 295
- Compact Disc ......................................................... 296
Technical data .......................................................... 297
HI-FI Bose System .................................................... 298
QUICK GUIDE ........................................................... 299
Steering wheel controls .............................................. 301
General ................................................................... 302
- Radio section .......................................................... 302
- Compact Disc section ............................................... 302
- MP3 CD section ...................................................... 302
- Audio section .......................................................... 302
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS................................... 303
Turning the sound system on ...................................... 303
Turning the sound system off ...................................... 303
Selecting Radio/CD/CD Changer ................................. 303
Audio source memory function .................................... 303
Volume adjustment ................................................... 303
SPEED VOLUME function ............................................ 303
MUTE/PAUSE function ............................................... 304
Audio adjustments .................................................... 304
Bass/Treble adjustment ............................................. 304
Balance adjustment ................................................... 304
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SOUND SYSTEM
COMPACT DISC PLAYER .............................................. 312
Introduction ............................................................. 312
Selecting the CD player .............................................. 312
Loading/ejecting CD ................................................. 312
Possible error messages ............................................. 313
Display information ................................................... 313
Select track ............................................................. 313
Fast forward/backward ............................................. 313
Pause function ......................................................... 313
Antitheft protection ................................................... 314
- Entering the secret code ........................................... 314
- Code Card .............................................................. 314
MP3 CD PLAYER ....................................................... 315
Introduction ............................................................. 315
MP3 mode .............................................................. 315
Display information ................................................... 316
Select next/previous directory .................................... 316
Protection against theft .............................................. 316
CD CHANGER (CDC) .................................................. 317
Introduction ............................................................. 317
Selecting the CD Changer ........................................... 317
Possible error messages ............................................. 317
Selecting the CD ....................................................... 317
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 318
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SOUND SYSTEM
ADVICE
Road safety
You are advised to learn how to use the var-
ious radio functions (e.g.: storing stations)
before starting to drive.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
when driving. Reception may be disturbed
by the presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges particularly when far away from the
station being listened to.
IMPORTANT When receiving traffic informa-
tion, the volume may be higher than nor-
mal.
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The car sound system, fitted with CD player
(radio with Compact Disc player) or MP3 CD
player (radio with MP3 CD player) has been
designed in accordance with the special fea-
tures of the passenger compartment, with a
personalised design that blends with the style
of the dashboard. The sound system cannot
be adapted to other vehicles and for this rea-
son it cannot be removed.
The radio is installed in a user-friendly posi-
tion for the driver and passenger and the
graphics on the front panel make location of
the controls quick, facilitating use.
The CD Changer is available at Lineaccessori
Alfa Romeo.
In the following pages you will find the in-
structions for use, which you are advised to
read through carefully. The instructions also
contain the procedure for controlling the CD
Changer (if provided) through the radio. For
the instructions for use of the CD Changer
refer to the specific manual.
Too high a volume when
driving can put the driver’s
life at risk and that of other peo-
ple. Therefore the volume should
always be adjusted in such a way
that it is always possible to hear
the noises of the surrounding en-
vironment (e.g.: horns, ambulance,
police sirens, etc.).
WARNING
Care and maintenance
The radio structure ensures long operation
with no need for particular maintenance.
In the event of a fault, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
To clean the front panel only use a soft, an-
tistatic cloth. Cleaning and polishing prod-
ucts might spoil the surface.
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SOUND SYSTEM
Button
FM AS
AM
CD
MUTE
AUDIO
MENU
Button
÷N
˜
O
1 2 3 4 5 6
Button
ı
÷˜
N
O
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Radio band selection FM1, FM2, FM Autostore
Radio band selection MW, LW
Audio source selection (radio/CD/CD-Changer)
Volume on/off (MUTE / PAUSE)
Audio settings: bass (BASS), treble (TREBLE),
right/left sound adjustment (BALANCE),
front/rear sound adjustment (FADER)
Advanced functions adjustmentMode
Brief cyclic button pressing
Brief cyclic button pressing
Brief cyclic button pressing
Brief button pressing
Menu activation: brief button pressing
Adjustment selection: press button
NorOValue adjustment: press button ÷or˜
Menu activation: brief button pressing
Adjustment selection: press button NorOValue adjustment: press button ÷or˜
RADIO FUNCTIONS
Radio station tuning:
•Automatic tuning
•Manual tuning
Current radio station storage
Stored station recallMode
Automatic tuning: press button ÷or˜(long pressing for fast forward)
Manual tuning: press button NorO(long pressing for fast forward)
Long button pressing
respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6
Brief button pressing
respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6
CD FUNCTIONS
CD ejection
Previous/next track playback
CD track fast forward/backward
Previous/next CD playback (for CD Changer)
Previous/next directory playback (for MP3 CD)
Mode
Brief button pressing
Brief pressing on buttons
÷or˜
Long pressing on buttons ÷or˜
Brief pressing on buttons NorO
Brief pressing on buttons NorO
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
(where provided)
Button
^
+
–
SRC
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FUNCTION
AudioMute on/off
(with sound system on)
Volume up
Volume down
Radio frequency
(FM1, FM2, FMT, MW, LW) and audio source
(Radio - CD - MP3 - CD Changer) selection button
Radio: recall preset stations (1 to 6)
MP3: select next directory
CD Changer: select next CD in the CD Changer
Radio: recall preset stations (6 to 1)
MP3: select previous directory
CD Changer: select previous CD in the CD Changer
Radio: automatic tuning to previous station
CD player: select previous track
CD Changer: select previous track
Radio: automatic tuning to next station
CD player: select next track
CD Changer: select next trackMode
Brief button pressing
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
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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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