2011 Alfa Romeo 159 Owner handbook (in English)

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PERFORMANCE
SALOON VERSIONS Top speed km/h Acceleration from 0-100 km/h sec. Kilometer with standing start sec.
1.8 140 HP208 10.2 31.1
1750 TURBO BENZINA235 7.7 28.9
3.2 JTS 4x2250 7.1 27.0
3.2 JTS 4x4244 7.0 27.3
1.9 JTDM8v193 10.7 32.6
1.9 JTDM8v ECO197 10.7 32.8
1.9 JTDM8v ECO (*)194 11.0 33.2
1.9 JTDM16v212 9.2 30.6
2.0 JTDM/2.0 JTDMECO218 8.8 30.2
2.0 JTDMECO (*)215 9.0 30.5
2.4 JTDM4x2231 8.1 28.7
2.4 JTDM4x4227 8.3 29.0
(*) For specific markets
SPORTWAGON VERSIONSTop speed km/h Acceleration from 0-100 km/h sec. Kilometer with standing start sec.
1.8 140 HP206 10.4 31.3
1750 TURBO BENZINA233 7.9 29.2
3.2 JTS 4x2248 7.2 27.4
3.2 JTS 4x4242 7.2 27.7
1.9 JTDM8v192 10.9 32.9
1.9 JTDM8v ECO196 10.9 33.3
1.9 JTDM8v ECO (*)193 11.2 33.7
1.9 JTDM16v210 9.4 30.9
2.0 JTDM/2.0 JTDMECO216 9.0 30.5
2.0 JTDMECO (*)213 9.2 30.8
2.4 JTDM4x2229 8.3 29.0
2.4 JTDM4x4225 8.5 29.3
(*) For specific markets
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3.2 JTS
4x2
1540
1220
1050
2090
550
1700
70
50
1.9
JTD
M8v
1480
1150
1050
2030
550
1500
60
50
1.9
JTD
M16v
2.0 JTD
M
1490
1130 (Õ)/1150
1050
2040
550
1500
60
50
2.4 JTDM
4x2
1585
1220
1050
2135
550
1500
60
50
1750
TURBO
BENZINA
1430
1100
1050
1980
550
1500
60
50
1.8
140 HP
1385
1100
1050
1935
550
1400
60
50
2.4 JTDM
4x4
1645
1220
1050
2195
550
1500
60
50
3.2 JTS
4x4
1610
1220
1050
2160
550
1700
70
50
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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Saloon versions
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90%
fuel in the tank and
no optional)
Maximum
admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load on ball
Maximum load
on roof
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in
the maximum weight allowed.
(
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1750
TURBO
BENZINA
1480
1100
1050
2030
550
1500
60
80
3.2 JTS
4x2
1590
1220
1050
2140
550
1800
75
80
1.9
JTD
M8v
1530
1150
1050
2080
550
1500
60
80
1.9
JTD
M16v
2.0 JTD
M
1540
1130 (Õ)/1150
1050
2090
550
1500
60
80
2.4 JTDM
4x2
1635
1220
1050
2185
550
1500
60
80
1.8
140 HP
1435
1100
1050
1985
550
1400
60
80
2.4 JTDM
4x4
1695
1220
1100
2245
550
1500
60
80
3.2 JTS
4x4
1660
1220
1100
2210
550
1800
75
80
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Weights (kg)
Sportwagon versions
Weight empty
(including fluids, 90%
fuel in the tank and
no optional)
Maximum
admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load on ball
Maximum load
on roof (***)
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in
the maximum weight allowed.
(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof rack, max capacity: 50 kg.
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Õ) 2.0 JTDMversions
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Specified fuels and original
lubricants
●Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN228 Specification)
❍Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU
UP(▲)
■SELENIA StAR❑SELENIA WRSELENIA StAR P.E.
(1750 TURBO BENZINA versions)
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(Õ) TUTELA MULTIAXLE
Mixture of water and liquid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
CAPACITIES
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
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1.9 JTDM8v
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.5
4.6

2.3
6.0
1.9 JTDM16v
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.5
4.6

2.3
6.0
2.4 JTDM
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
3.2 JTS
2.4 JTDM210 HP
4x4
70 ●
10 ●
10.3
5.4
■
2.8 (Õ)
6.0
1.8140 HP
70 ●
10 ●
8.0
4.5 ■
1.6
6.0
1750
TURBO
BENZINA
70 ●
10 ●
6.6
5.0 
2.0
6.0
2.0 JTDM
70 ❍
10 ❍
6.1
4.9

2.8
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including
a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Lubrication system
engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen/headlight
washer fluid reservoir: litres
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants
For diesel engines, in emergency cases where genuine products are not available, lubricants with min. performance ACEA B4 and ACEA C2 are
accepted. If this is the case, the best engine performance is not guaranteed. We however recommend replacing the lubricant with those recommended
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the warranty.
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Lubricants for petrol
engines (1.8 140 HP,
2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS
versions)
Lubricants
for petrol engines
(1750 TURBO
BENZINA versions)
Lubricants for
diesel engines
(2.4 JTD
Mversions)
Lubricants for diesel
engines (1.9 JTD
M8V,
1.9 JTD
M16V,
2.0 JTD
Mversions)Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40,
FIAT 9.55535-H2qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40, ACEA C3.
FIAT 9.55535-S2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40
FIAT 9.55535-N2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-30.
FIAT 9.55535-S1 qualification.
SELENIA StAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F216.D05
SELENIA StAR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F603.D08
SELENIA WR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F515.D06
SELENIA WR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F510.D07
According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule
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Service Schedule
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Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL 4 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ1
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 that passes
API GL-5 specifications, ZF-TE ML 18.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-DA3
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-AG3.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high temperature
appliances. NLGI 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Grease for homokinetic joints with low friction coefficient.
NLGI 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Synthetic fluid for Brake and clutch controls FMVSS n° 116
DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Qualification FIAT 9.55597.
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on inhibited
monoethylen glycol and organic formula, that passes
CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.555523.
Additive for diesel fuel with anti-freeze action,
protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522.TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA
MULTIAXLE
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F426.E06
TUTELA GI/RContractual Technical
Reference N° F428.H04
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLUUP(●)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ARTContractual Technical
Reference N° F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Rear differential and
transmission unit
(3.2 JTS 4X4 and
2.4 JTD
M4x4 version)
Power steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and
50% PARAFLU
UP(❏)
To be mixed with fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted
or undiluted
Windscreen/
headlight washer
fluid Protective agent
for radiators Brake fluid
(●) IMPORTANTDo not top up or mix with fluids having different specifications from those described here.
(
❏) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
Additive for
diesel fluid
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
Lubricants and
greases
for transmission
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– extra-urban cycle: frequent ac-
celerating in all gears, simulating ex-
traurban use of the car; the speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h;
– combined consumption: is cal-
culated weighing about 37% of urban
cycle consumption and about 63% of
extraurban consumption.IMPORTANT The type of route,
traffic situations, weather condi-
tions, driving style, general con-
ditions of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, load, cli-
mate control system, roof rack,
other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those
measured.FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in
the table below are determined on the
basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
– urban cycle: cold starting followed
by driving that simulates urban use of
the car;
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO EUROPEANUrban Extra-urban CombinedDIRECTIVE IN FORCE (litres x 100 km)
1.8 140 HP10.3 (
) 6.0 () 7.6 ()10.7 (Õ) 6.1 (Õ) 7.8 (Õ)
1750 TURBO BENZINA11.8 (
) 6.0 () 8.1 ()12.0 (Õ) 6.2 (Õ) 8.3 (Õ)
3.2 JTS 4x216.4 (
) 7.9 () 11.0 ()16.5 (Õ) 7.9 (Õ) 11.0 (Õ)
3.2 JTS 4x416.7 (
) 8.3 () 11.4 ()17.0 (Õ) 8.3 (Õ) 11.5 (Õ)
1.9 JTD
M8v7.8 ()/6.6 () () 4.8 ()/4.4 () () 5.9 ()/5.2 () ()7.9 (Õ)/6.7 (Õ) () 4.9 (Õ)/4.5 (Õ) () 6.0 (Õ)/5.3 (Õ) ()
1.9 JTD
M16v7.5 () 4.6 () 5.7 ()7.6 (Õ) 4.7 (Õ) 5.8 (Õ)
2.0 JTD
M7.1 ()/6.6 ()() 4.4 ()/4.3 ()() 5.4 ()/5.1 ()()7.2 (Õ)/6.7 (Õ)() 4.5 (Õ)/4.4 (Õ)() 5.5 (Õ)/5.2 (Õ)()
2.4 JTD
M4x29.2 () 5.4 () 6.8 ()9.2 (Õ) 5.5 (Õ) 6.9 (Õ)
2.4 JTD
M4x49.7 () 5.8 () 7.2 ()9.9 (Õ) 5.9 (Õ) 7.4 (Õ)
(
❏) Saloon versions (Õ) Sportwagon versions () ECO versions
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CO2 EMISSIONS
The CO2emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption.
CO2EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE IN FORCE (g/km)
Sportwagon versions Saloon versions
1.8 1750 3.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM1.9 JTDM2.0 JTDM2.4 JTDM2.4 JTDM
140 HP TURBO BENZINA 4X24X4 8v 16v 4X24X4
179 189 260 270 157/138 (*) 150142/136 (*)179 192
(*) ECO versions
1.8 1750 3.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM1.9 JTDM2.0 JTDM2.4 JTDM2.4 JTDM
140 CV TURBO BENZINA 4X24X4 8v 16v 4X24X4
183 194 262 272 159/140 (*) 153145/139 (*)181 194
(*) ECO versions
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