2010 Alfa Romeo 159 spark plugs

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒ three-way catalytic converter;
❒ Lambda sensor;
❒ fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run,
even for a test, with one or more spark
plugs disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒ diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where
required).
EMERGENCY OPENING OF
THE FUEL FILLER CAP
In case of failure, the fuel filler cap can
be opened by pulling string set on the
right side of the boot fig. 110.
A0E0130mfig. 110
Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes
near the fuel filler hole as there
is danger of fire. Do not bend
too close to the hole either so
as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
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INDEX
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ Fully press the clutch pedal, without
pressing the accelerator;
❒Put the gear lever neutral;
❒Fit the electronic key into the ignition
device to stop limit;
❒Briefly press the START/STOPbut-
ton.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒Fully press the clutch pedal, without
pressing the accelerator;
❒Put the gear lever neutral;
❒fit the electronic key down into the
ignition device until it stops. The in-
strument panel warning light
m
will turn on;
❒Wait for the warning light mto
turn off. The hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen;
❒Briefly press the START/STOPbut-
ton as soon as the warning light
m
turns on. Waiting for too long means
making spark plugs heating useless. The starter automatically operates until
the engine starts.
With engine off and electronic key in-
serted in the ignition device, it is possible
to operate the automatic ignition briefly
pressing the START/STOPbutton and
keeping the clutch pedal pressed.
IMPORTANTIt is possible to start the
engine keeping pressed only the brake
pedal. In that case, automatic start is not
enabled. Then press the START/STOP
button and release it as soon as the en-
gine starts.
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Thousands of km
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 JTDM8v version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required (1.8 140 HP version)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (diesel versions)
Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s (except 1.8 140 HP version)
Replace accessory drive belt/s (1.8 140 HP version)
Replace timing belt (1.8 140 HP version) (*)
Replace timing belt (1750 TURBO BENZINA version) (*)
Replace timing belt (diesel versions) (*)
Change spark plugs (3.2 JTS and 2.2 JTS Selespeed versions)
Change spark plugs (1.8 140 HP and 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions)
Replace diesel fuel filter (diesel versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge
Change front transmission gear oil (3.2 JTS 4x4 versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (1.8 140 HP versions) (or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (1750 TURBO BENZINA versions) (**)
(or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (3.2 JTS and 2.2 JTS Selespeed versions)
(or every 24 months) (***)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel versions with DPF) (**)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city,
idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when the instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and Messages” chapter)
and in all cases every 24 months.
If the car is mainly used for town driving or in particularly harsh climate conditions and has a low annual mileage, the engine oil and filter should
be changed every 12 months.
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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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 JTS
939A000
Otto
6 in 60° V
4
89 X 85.6
3195
191
260
6200
322
32.8
4500
BOSCH
HR7MPP152
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228) 1.8
140 HP
939A4000
Otto
4 in line
4
80.5 x 88.2
1796
103
140
6500
175
17.8
3800
BOSCH
FQR8 LEU2
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
To change plugs contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
2.2 JTS (*)
939A5000
Otto
4 in line
4
86 X 94.6
2198
136
185
6500
230
23.4
4500
NGKFR5CP
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
(*) Selespeed version
ENGINE
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
1750 TURBO BENZINA
939B1000
Otto
4 in line
4
83.0 x 80.5
1742
147
200
5000
320
32.6
1400
NGK
ILKAR7D6G
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
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LIGHTS AND
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IN AN
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MAINTENANCE
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.9
JTD
M8v
939A1000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90.4
1910
88
120
4000
280
28.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)1.9
JTDM16v
939A2000
Diesel
4 in line
4
82 x 90.4
1910
110
150
4000
320
32.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)2.4 JTD
M
200 HP
(**)
939A3000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82
X90.4
2387
147
200
4000
400
40.8
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
(*) For specific markets
(**) QTronic gearbox versions1.9
JTD
M8v
(*)
939A7000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90,4
1910
85
115
4000
280
28.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)1.9
JTDM16v
(*)
939A8000
Diesel
4 in line
4
82 x 90,4
1910
100
136
4000
305
31
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
2.4 JTDM
210 HP
939A9000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82 x 90.4
2387
154
210
4000
400
40.8
1500
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590))
2.0 JTDM
939B3000
844A2000 (*)
Diesel
4 in line
4
83.0 x 90.4
1956
120 (*)/125
163 (*)/170
4000
360
36.7
1750
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
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