2011 Alfa Romeo 159 Owner handbook (in English)

It is possible to mount both the tradi-
tional restraint system and the "Univer-
sal Isofix" one. Remember that in case
of Universal Isofix child's seats, you can
only use all those seats approved with
the ECE R44/03 writing "Universal
Isofix".
At Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo you can find
the "Universal Isofix" "Duo Plus" child's
seat.
For any further detail on installation
and/or use, refer to the “Instructions
Manual” that must be provided by the
child restraint system's Manufacturer. To use fastener A-fig. 33, proceed as
follows:
❒tilt the rear set backrest (see para-
graph "Extending the boot" in this
section);
❒pull up fastener Aand then secure
the belt to the fastener.
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Mount the child re-
straint system only
with the car stationary. The
Universal Isofix child restraint
system is properly anchored to
the mounting brackets when
clicks are heard. In any case,
keep to the installation in-
structions that must be pro-
vided by the child restraint
system's Manufacturer.
WARNING
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IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
REAR LIGHT UNITS
Reversing light/
rear fog lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove cover A-fig. 35working
with a screwdriver in the point indi-
cated by the arrow;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 37:
C: reversing light bulb on passenger
side or right side;
C: rear fog light bulb on driver side or
left side;
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 36;
❒close cover A-fig. 35.
A0E0292mfig. 35
A0E0293mfig. 36
IMPORTANTTo release the inspec-
tion lid, protect the screwdriver tip with
a cloth to prevent scratching.
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 36;
A0E0294mfig. 37
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Taillight bulb on tailgate
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the cover A-fig. 35work-
ing in the point shown by the arrow;
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 36;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 37:
D: taillight bulb on right/left headlight
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 36;
❒close cover A-fig. 35.Direction indicators/
Taillights/Brake lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒on certain versions, open the side lid;
❒remove the protection cover by op-
erating device A-fig. 38;
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 39;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 40:
E: taillight/brake light bulb;
F: direction indicator bulb
A0E0295mfig. 38A0E0296mfig. 39
A0E0297mfig. 40
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 39;
❒refit the protection cover.
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ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
The additional brake light is made up of
LEDs and it is built into the rear spoiler
fig. 41.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the third brake light replaced.
IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
A0E0298mfig. 41A0E0487mfig. 42
BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 42lev-
ering in the point shown by the ar-
row;
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A0E0488mfig. 43A0E0301mfig. 44A0E0302mfig. 45
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 43releas-
ing it from the side contacts mak-
ing sure that the new bulb is cor-
rectly clamped between the con-
tacts;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
TAILGATE LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove the light unit A-fig. 44
working in the point shown by the
arrow;
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 45releas-
ing it from the side contacts mak-
ing sure that the new bulb is cor-
rectly clamped between the con-
tacts;
❒refit the light unit inserting first one
side and then the other one until
hearing the locking click.
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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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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
S S
O O
U U
N N
D D

S S
Y Y
S S
T T
E E
M M
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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