2011 Alfa Romeo 159 fuse box

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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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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
A0E0303mfig. 46A0E0304mfig. 47
IF A FUSE BLOWS
The fuse specific for the Sportwagon ver-
sion is located in the fuse box at the
right side of the boot (see “In an emer-
gency” chapter).
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
COMPONENT FUSE AMPERE
Socket F55 15To open the fuse box, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒use handle Bto open the right lid
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) A-fig. 46;
❒open the fuse box lid C-fig. 47
working in the point shown by the
arrow.
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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
– 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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1.Adjustable swivel side air vents -2.Front side window demisting/defrosting vents -3. Passenger’s air bag - 4.Fuel lev-
el gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pressure
gauge (diesel versions) - 5.Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 6. Upper central vent - 7.External lights control lever -
8. Driver’s air bag and horn - 9.Instrument panel - 10. Windscreen wiper control lever - 11.Front side window demist-
ing/defrosting vents - 12.Adjustable swivel side air vents - 13. Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp
aiming device. - 14.Dashboard fusebox lid - 15.Bonnet opening lever - 16. Sound system controls on the steering wheel
(where provided) - 17.Driver’s knees air bag - 18.Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 19.Ignition device - 20.En-
gine START/STOP button - 21. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 22. Sound system (where provided) - 23. Glove
box - 24. Passenger’s knees air bag (where provided)
DASHBOARD
323
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
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