2011 Alfa Romeo 159 ABS

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
This is to be found in the engine com-
partment, aside the upper right shock-
absorber connection and it bears the fol-
lowing identification data:
A.Space for details of national ho-
mologation
B.Space for punching the consecutive
chassis number
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
You are advised to note the identifica-
tion codes. The identification data
stamped and given on the plates and
their position are the following fig. 1:
1- Identification label
2- Body label
3- Bodywork paint identification label
4- Engine label.C.Space available for maximum
weights authorised by various national
regulations
D.Space for version and any supple-
mentary indications to those specified
E.Space for smoke coefficient (diesel
versions only)
F.Space for punching the Manufactur-
er’s name.
A0A0045mfig. 1A0E0013mfig. 2
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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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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 239
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 244
Bonnet ................................... 105
Boot ...............................101-277
– light replacement ................ 208
Brakes ................................... 256
Bulb (replacement) .................. 196
– general instructions ............. 196
– types of bulbs .................... 197
Capacities .............................. 266
Car inactivity ........................... 164
Car maintenance................ 223
– periodical checks ................ 227
– use of the car under heavy
conditions .......................... 227
– service Schedule ................. 225
– scheduled service ................ 224
Carrying children safely ............. 135
– child restraint systems ......... 138
– passenger’s seat compliance . 138
– presetting for mounting the
“Universal Isofix” child restraint
system .......................140-285Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 228
Child lock device ...................... 97
Cigar lighter ............................ 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual ............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 270
CODE card .............................. 12
Containing running costs ........... 157
Controls ................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 149
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 206
Cruise Control .......................... 76
Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Dimensions ............................. 261
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control .............................. 70 ABS system ............................ 108
Accessories purchased
by the owner ........................ 116
Additional heater ..................... 69
Air bags ...........................141-145
Air/pollen filter ........................ 237
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 10
Alfa 159 Sportwagon....... 275
Armrest
– central .............................. 82
– rear ........................... 83-84
Ashtray .................................. 87
ASR system ............................ 112
At the filling station .................. 125
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 237
– jump starting ..................... 182
– recharging ......................... 219
– replacing ........................... 238
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D D
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