Alfa Romeo 156 2004 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR79
UNITS SELECTION (UNITS)The display provides information in relation to the unit of measure set. To choose the units, proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
setscreen, e.g.
â
ã
â
ã
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
çé
é
é
é
ç
ç
ç
â
ã

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR80
WARNING/FAILURE BUZZER VOLUME SETTING (BUZZER)The volume of the buzzer that signals any failure or warning to the driver can be adjusted according to a pre-set scale using the
â
and/or
ã
buttons. To switch OFF or adjust, proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
set screen, e.g.
â
ã
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
çé
çé

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR81
“WINTER” TYRES SPEED LIMIT (WINTER TYRES)With this function it is possible to set the speed limit when travelling with winter tyres. The speed limit can be chosen between: 160 km/h,
190 km/h or 210 km/h (see paragraph “Winter tyres” in section “Correct use of the car”).
çé
See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
â
ã
Select, by means of buttons
â
or ã
activation or deactivation
(ON/OFF). The set option will be highlighted.
éç
é ç
Return to previously
set screen, e.g.
Return to
menu screen
â
ã
Menu
screen

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR82
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE (SERVICE)With the SERVICE function it is possible to receive information connected with correct vehi-
cle maintenance. To consult this function, proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
set screen, e.g:
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
ç
ç
é
â
ãâ
ã
âã
ãâ
âã
â ãâ ã

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR83
The Programmed Maintenance Schedule includes vehicle maintenance
every 20,000 km (or 12,000 miles) or one year; this is shown
automatically, with the ignition key at
MAR
, starting from 2,000
km (or 1,240 miles) or 30 day from this deadline and it is shown
again every 200 km (or 124 miles) or 3 days. When a programmed maintenance interval
(“coupon”) is near to come, turning the ignition key to
MAR
, will display the message
SCHEDULED SERVICE WITHIN followed by the number of kilometers, days or miles to go
before vehicle maintenance. The PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE message is displayed in km,
mi or days, according to the approaching service interval. At the very moment the value of 0
km, 0 miles or 0 days is reached, the display will show, every time the ignition key is turned
to
MAR
, the message SCHEDULED SERVICE EXPIRED, followed by the number of
kilometers, miles or days. In this case, to reset this visual information contact Authorized Alfa
Romeo Services.
WARNINGProducts shown in the SERVICE screen and to be used for scheduled maintenance could be subject to modifications. Refer to
paragraph “Fluids and lubricants” in section “Technical specifications”.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR84
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT (CONTRAST)This function allows to adjust the Infocenter display brightness (dimming/brightening).
To perform the adjustment, proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
set screen , e.g.
â
ã
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
çé
çé

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR85
DEFAULT VALUE RESET (DEFAULT VALUES)The following function:
– If ON restores: Speed limit, Trip B, Light rheostat, Language, Temperature unit, km/mi unit, Consumption unit, Buzzer, Winter tyres, Contrast,
with the following values Speed limit = 120 km/h, Trip B ON, Light rheostat ON = 4, Light rheostat OFF = 1, Language = Italian, Temperature
unit =
°C, Distance unit = km, Consumption unit = l/100 km, Buzzer = 2, Winter tyres OFF (value set at 160 km/h), contrast value = 3
– If OFF, the above parameter values can be set manuallyMenu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
set screen, e.g.
â
ã
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO MENU SCREEN
çé
çé

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR86
EXIT MENU (MENU OFF)With this function it is possible to exit the setup menu and return to the previously set screen.
Menu screen
Return to previously
set screen, e.g.
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
ç

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR87
GENERAL TRIP - TRIP BThe TRIP COMPUTER function gives information relating to the operating status of the vehicle on the Infocenter display. This function comprises
the GENERAL TRIP concerning the complete mission of the car and TRIP B concerning the partial car mission. This function (as shown in the
graph below) is contained within the complete mission. Both functions are resettable.
The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures relating to
RANGE
, TRAVEL DISTANCE
, AVERAGE CONSUMPTION
, ACTUAL CONSUMPTION
, AVERAGE VELOCITY
, TRAVELTIME
(com-
plete mission time).
The TRIP B (with automatic reset each time at least 2 hours have passed since stopping the engine), displays information concerning TRAVEL
DISTANCE B
, AVERAGE CONSUMPTION B
, AVERAGE SPEED B
, TRAVEL TIME B
(partial mission time).
Start of journey procedure (reset)
To start a new journey monitored by the GENERAL TRIP, with the ignition key at MAR, press the button
ã
with
å
(see “Control buttons”).
The reset operation (pressing the
å
button) in the presence of the screens concerning the GENERAL TRIP also makes it possible to reset
TRIP B. The reset operation (pressing the å
button) in the presence of only the screens concerning TRIP B makes it possible to reset only the
information associated with this function.
WARNINGThe
RANGE
and
ACTUAL CONSUMPTION
information cannot be reset.
Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
˙
Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
˙
˙
Reset TRIP B
˙
˙
˙
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial missionReset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
GENERAL TRIP
Reset GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
˙
Reset GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
˙

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR88
WARNINGAt the beginning of a new mission, due to battery reconnection, the average consumption value is initialised to the “average
predefined standard consumption” equal to 9 l/100 km(for 1.6 T.SPARK, 1.8 T.SPARK, 2.0 JTS and 2.0 JTS Selespeed versions),
12 l/100 km(for 2.5 V6 24V and 2.5 V6 24V Q-System versions) and 6.5 l/100 km(diesel versions only).
The TRIP COMPUTER information is displayed in sequence according to the table below.
Reset GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B, excluding
Range and Actual Consumption
(see next paragraph
RESET GENERAL TRIP
)ä
ä
ää
äå
ä
å
ä
åå å
See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
Continues on
next page
Previously set screen;
e.g.