2011 Alfa Romeo 159 ESP

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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
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
WHEEL ANGLES
Tyres
205/55 R16 91V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.5 2.5Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.9 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (▼)
front rear
2.7 2.5
3.0 2.8
All types
–35’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–8’ ± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–40’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
13’ ± 7’
(total toe-in: 26’ ± 7’)4x2 Versions
–1° 1’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–7’± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–1° 3’± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
11’± 7’
(total toe-in: 22’± 7’)4x4 Versions
–38’±18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
4° 15’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 18’
–7’ ± 4’
max. difference
right/left: 4’
–1° 3’ ± 18’
max. difference
right/left: 24’
11’ ± 7’
(total toe-in: 22’ ± 7’)TI Versions
Front
wheels
Rear
wheels
– camber
– caster
– half toe-in
(per wheel)
– camber
– half toe-in (per wheel)
VEHICLE GEOMETRYThe TI fittings present lower suspensions around of 20 mm with respects to the other versions.
Warning: lowered trim car, pay attention when driving on ramps, humps or on particularly
rough routes.
average load bar
full load bar
(▼) Unchainable tyres. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 ZR17 96 tyres or 235/45 R18 98. Vehicles with TI fittings should not use 16” wheel rims.
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
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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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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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.
(
Õ) 2.0 JTDMversions
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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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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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.
(
Õ) 2.0 JTDMversions
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The boot extension to the right makes
it possible to carry two passengers on
the rear seat left-hand side. The boot ex-
tension to the left makes it possible to
carry one passenger on the rear seat
right-hand side.
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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3)
or totally extended splitting the rear
seat.
Proceed as follows:
❒lower completely the rear seat head
restraints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twist-
ed;
❒lift seat back lever A-fig. 6to un-
lock respectively the left or right sec-
tion of the backrest and tilt the seat
back forward. Lever raising is indi-
cated by a “red band” B.
A0E0085mfig. 6
IMPORTANT
❒before performing the operation of
folding the backrest over, make sure
that the rear head restraints are in
the “rest” position (completely low-
ered). The head restraints can be re-
moved to improve the load carrying
capacity;
❒before tilting the backrest, ensure
that the rear armrest is not lowered.
Otherwise, insert it in its seat (see
section “Internal equipment” in
chapter “Dashboard and controls”).
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SOUND SYSTEM
Button
FM AS
AM
CD
MUTE
AUDIO
MENU
Button
÷N
˜
O
1 2 3 4 5 6
Button
ı
÷˜
N
O
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Radio band selection FM1, FM2, FM Autostore
Radio band selection MW, LW
Audio source selection (radio/CD/CD-Changer)
Volume on/off (MUTE / PAUSE)
Audio settings: bass (BASS), treble (TREBLE),
right/left sound adjustment (BALANCE),
front/rear sound adjustment (FADER)
Advanced functions adjustmentMode
Brief cyclic button pressing
Brief cyclic button pressing
Brief cyclic button pressing
Brief button pressing
Menu activation: brief button pressing
Adjustment selection: press button
NorOValue adjustment: press button ÷or˜
Menu activation: brief button pressing
Adjustment selection: press button NorOValue adjustment: press button ÷or˜
RADIO FUNCTIONS
Radio station tuning:
•Automatic tuning
•Manual tuning
Current radio station storage
Stored station recallMode
Automatic tuning: press button ÷or˜(long pressing for fast forward)
Manual tuning: press button NorO(long pressing for fast forward)
Long button pressing
respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6
Brief button pressing
respectively for preset/memories from 1 to 6
CD FUNCTIONS
CD ejection
Previous/next track playback
CD track fast forward/backward
Previous/next CD playback (for CD Changer)
Previous/next directory playback (for MP3 CD)
Mode
Brief button pressing
Brief pressing on buttons
÷or˜
Long pressing on buttons ÷or˜
Brief pressing on buttons NorO
Brief pressing on buttons NorO
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SOUND SYSTEM
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY
BAND
If in the Tuner mode, briefly and repeated-
ly press button FM or AM to select the re-
quired frequency band.
Every time the button is pressed the fol-
lowing bands are selected in sequence:
❒Pressing button FM: “FM1”, “FM2”,
“FMT”;
❒Pressing button AM: , “MW” and “LW”.
Each band is shown by the respective word-
ing on the display.
The last station selected in the respective fre-
quency band will be tuned.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1,
FM2 and FMT. The FMT reception band is re-
served to the stations stored automatically
with the AutoSTore function.
PRESETTING BUTTONS
The buttons with symbols from 1 to 6 make
it possible to set the following presettings:
❒18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in FM2,
6 in FMT);
❒6 in the MW band;
❒6 in the LW band;
To call a preset station, choose the required
frequency band and then press briefly the
corresponding preset button (from 1 to 6).
Pressing the respective preset button for
longer than 2 seconds will store the tuned
station. Storing is confirmed by a beep.
STORING THE LAST STATION
HEARD
The radio automatically keeps in storage the
last station heard for each reception band,
which is then tuned when the radio is turned
on or the reception band is changed.
INTRODUCTION
When the set is turned on the last function
selected before turning off is played (Radio,
CD or CD Changer).
To select the Tuner source while listening
to another audio source, press briefly but-
tons FM or AM, according to the required
frequency band.
When Tuner is on, the display will show the
selected station name (RDS stations only)
(or frequency), the frequency band (e.g.:
FM1) and the preselection button number
(e.g.: P1).
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A A
D D
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SOUND SYSTEM
POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES
If the CD inserted is illegible (e.g.: CD-ROM
inserted, CD not inserted properly or read-
ing error), the display will show the mes-
sage “CD ERROR” for about 2 seconds.
The CD is then ejected and the previous
source before CD was selected returns.
DISPLAY INFORMATION
When the CD player is working, the display
shows the following information which
means:
“T05”: shows the number of the track on
the CD;
“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since the
start of the track (if the corresponding Menu
function is on);
SELECT TRACK
(forward/backward)
Briefly press button
÷to play the previ-
ous track and button
˜to play the next
one. Tracks are played in sequence: after the
last track, the first one will be played and
vice versa.
If playing the track started more than 3 sec-
onds ago, pressing briefly button
÷the
track is played again from the start. In this
case if wanting to play the previous track,
press the button twice consecutively.
FAST FORWARD/BACKWARD
Keep button ˜pressed to move the track
selected forward at high speed and keep but-
ton
÷pressed to move it quickly back-
ward. Fast forward/backward is stopped
once the button is released.
PAUSE FUNCTION
To pause the CD player, press button MUTE.
The display will show “PAUSE”.
To resume playing the track, press button
MUTE again.
The pause function is deactivated changing
the sound source.
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SOUND SYSTEM
Entering the secret code
When turning the sound system on (in the
event of code request), the display will show
the word “CODE” for about 2 seconds, fol-
lowed by four dashes “- - - -”.
The secret code comprises four figures from
1 to 6, each corresponding to one of the
dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press the
corresponding key of the preset stations
(from 1 to 6). Enter the other code digits in
the same way.
If the four figures are not entered within 20
seconds, the display shows the word
“CODE” for 2 seconds and then fours dash-
es “- - - -”. This is not to be considered as an
incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 sec-
onds), the radio starts working.
If a wrong code is entered, the radio sounds
a beep, the display shows the word “CODE”
for 2 seconds and then fours dashes “- - - -”
to warn the user that it is necessary to en-
ter the correct code.Every time the user enters a wrong code,
the waiting time increases gradually (1 min,
2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min,1h,
2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) until reaching a max-
imum of 24 hours. The waiting time will
be shown on the display with the word
“WAIT”. When this goes off it is possible
to start the new code entry procedure.
Code Card
This the document that certifies possession
of the radio. The Code Card contains the ra-
dio model, serial number and secret code.
IMPORTANT Keep the Code Card carefully to
be able to give the related data to the com-
petent authorities in the event of theft.ANTITHEFT PROTECTION
The radio is fitted with an antitheft protec-
tion system based on the exchange of in-
formation between the radio and the elec-
tronic control unit (Body Computer) installed
on the car.
This system warrants the highest level of se-
curity and prevents entry of the secret code
every time the radio supply is disconnected.
If the result of the check is positive, the set
starts working, whereas if the comparison
codes are not the same or if the electronic
control unit (Body Computer) is replaced,
the device informs the user of the need to
enter the secret code according to the pro-
cedure described in the following paragraph.
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