Alfa 159 cop. LUM GB:Alfa 159 cop. LUM GB 7-04-2010 11:19 Pagina 1 ENGLISH OWNER HANDBOOK ALFA 159 Alfa Services 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:47 Pagina 1 Dear Customer, thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo. Your Alfa 159 has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of Alfa Romeo. This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your car. The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of per- formance, quality, safety and respect for the environment which characterize this Alfa 159. The enclosed Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services of- fered by Alfa Romeo. Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at your ser- vice for any assistance problems you may have. Have a good trip. This booklet describes all the versions of the Alfa 159, so you should only consider the infor- mation concerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you. 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:47 Pagina 2 MUST BE READ! REFUELLING Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95. K Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused. ENGINE STARTING Petrol engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key into the ignition device to stop limit, briefly press the START/STOP but- ton. Diesel engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key down into the ignition device until it stops. The instrument panel warning light m will turn on, wait for the warning light m to turn off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen, briefly press the START/STOP button as soon as the warning light m turns on. PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine ┮ needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire. RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec- tion is fitted in your car. 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:47 Pagina 3 ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), contact Al- ▵ fa Romeo Authorized Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s elec- tric system can support the required load. CODE CARD (for versions/markets, where provided) Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea- tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS… …information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte- nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (environmental protection) â (car well-be- ing). 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:47 Pagina 4 Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the car was purchased, the sub- sidiary company or to our branch offices or any point of the Alfa Romeo Network. Warranty Booklet The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new car and contains the regulations tied to the services giv- en by Alfa Romeo Services and to the warranty conditions. Correctly carrying out the scheduled services specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the perfor- mance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your car. It is also necessary to maintain warranty cover. “Service” guide This contains the Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The services can be recognized by the presence of the Alfa Romeo badge and logo. The Alfa Romeo organization in Italy can be found in the telephone book under the letter “A” Alfa Romeo. Not all the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in this booklet are fitted as standard to the car. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa Romeo Dealers. 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:47 Pagina 5 THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should, in particular, be closely studied. PERSONAL PROTECTING THE SAFETY ENVIRONMENT CAR SAFETY Warning: partially or This indicates the correct procedures Warning: partially or fully ignoring these fully ignoring these rules may lead to be followed to prevent rules may lead to serious damage to serious injury. the car from damaging the environment. being caused to the car which, in some circumstances, may cause forfeiture of the warranty cover. The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car at the time of going to press. As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, there- fore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice. For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer's sales network. 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:48 Pagina 6 DDAASSHHBBOOAARRDD AANNDD CCOONNTTRROOLLSS AND CONTROLS DASHBOARD .................................................... 7 CRUISE CONTROL ............................................. 76 DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................... 8 CEILING LIGHTS ................................................ 78 SYMBOLS ....................................................... 9 CONTROLS....................................................... 81 SAFETY DEVICES ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ............................... 9 INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................ 83 ELECTRONIC KEY .............................................. 11 SUNROOF........................................................ 93 ALARM ........................................................... 17 DOORS ........................................................... 96 OF THE CAR CORRECT USE POWER WINDOWS ........................................... 99 IGNITION DEVICE............................................... 19 BOOT.............................................................. 101 INSTRUMENTS.................................................. 21 BONNET .......................................................... 105 WARNING WARNING MESSAGES MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY................................... 25 LIGHTS AND ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ...................................... 106 RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.......... 30 HEADLIGHTS..................................................... 106 SEATS ............................................................ 45 IN AN ABS SYSTEM ................................................... 108 EMERGENCY HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................. 48 VDC SYSTEM ................................................... 110 STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 49 EOBD SYSTEM ................................................. 115 REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................... 50 CAR SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING.............................. 116 MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 53 ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 116 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 55 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES .. 117 AUTOMATIC TWO-/THREE-ZONE PARKING SENSORS ........................................... 118 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 58 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ADDITIONAL HEATER ......................................... 69 (T.P.M.S.)........................................................ 122 AT THE FILLING STATION .................................... 125 INDEX EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................. 70 WINDOW WASHING ......................................... 73 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................ 127 6 001-045 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:48 Pagina 7 DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS DASHBOARD SAFETY DEVICES OF THE CAR CORRECT USE AND MESSAGES WARNING LIGHTS WARNING IN AN EMERGENCY A0E0056m fig. 1 CAR 1. Adjustable swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. In- MAINTENANCE strument panel - 5. Driver’s air bag and horn - 6. Windscreen wiper control lever - 7. Upper central vent - 8. Adjustable swiv- el centre air vents - 9. Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) - 10. Passenger’s air bag - 11. Passenger’s knees air bag (for ver- TECHNICAL sions/markets, where provided) - 12. Glove box - 13. Sound system (for versions/markets, where provided) - 14. Heat- SPECIFICATIONS ing/ventilation/climate controls - 15. Engine START/STOP button - 16. Ignition device - 17. Driver’s knees air bag - 18. Sound system controls