Alfa Romeo 156 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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EXTENDING THE BOOTThe split rear seat makes partial (1/3 or
2/3) or total extension of the boot possible.
To use the maximum loading volume, re-
move the luggage cover following the in-
structions given in the corresponding para-
graph.
1/3 Partial extension (fig. 35)
Extension of the left-hand side of the boot
makes it possible to carry two passengers
on the right-hand part of the rear seat.2/3 Partial extension (fig. 36)
Extension of the right-hand side of the boot
makes it possible to carry one passenger on
the left-hand part of the rear seat. To rewind the net, release the hooks (B)
from the rings (C) and accompany it while
it winds.
fig. 34
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fig. 35
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Total extension (fig. 37)
Completely folding the rear seat makes the
maximum load volume available.– Tilt the cushions forward pulling from
the handle (A-fig. 39) at the centre of
each cushion.
– remove the side headrests from the rear
seat and insert them in the special housings
on the cushions (fig. 40).
– If the car is fitted with the third head-
rest from the centre of the seat, lower it
completely.
fig. 40
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To extend the boot
– Check that the lateral safety belt buck-
les (A-fig. 38) are located in their pock-
ets on the seat back and that the tab (B-
fig. 38) of the central abdominal safety
belts is hooked onto the support (C-
fig. 38).
– Remove the roll with the luggage cover.
fig. 37
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– Release the seat back catch raising the
handle (A-fig. 41) for the right seat back
and handle (B-fig. 42) for the left seat
back.
– Fold the seat backs forward to obtain
a single loading surface with the boot floor.To take the seats back to the
normal position
– Move the seat backs to the vertical po-
sition making sure that they are caught cor-
rectly.
WARNINGThe seat backs are correct-
ly caught when the button (A-fig. 43)
next to each handle (B-fig. 43) is back in
the handle.– Remove the headrest and tilt the cush-
ion backward, making sure that the safety
belts do not remain twisted in the hidden
section between the cushion and seat back.
– Refit the headrest on the seat back.
– Refit the roll with the luggage cover.
fig. 42
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fig. 41
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REFUELLINGEMERGENCY FUEL FLAP
OPENING
(fig. 45)
If the fuel flap opening lever fails to work,
pull the emergency cord (A) on the right-
hand side of the boot.
INTERNAL FITTINGSGRAB HANDLES
(fig. 44)
There are two grab handles in correspon-
dence with the front doors.
Two grab handles (A) are located above
the rear doors fitted with a coat hook (B).
ROOF BARS -
SKI RACK(fig. 46) (optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The car may be fitted with two longitudi-
nal bars that can be used, with the addi-
tion of specific accessories, for carrying var-
ious items (skis, windsurf boards, etc.).
fig. 45
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Never exceed the maxi-
mum permissible loads giv-
en in the “Technical speci-
fications” chapter.
fig. 46
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AUTOMATIC REAR
GEOMETRY CONTROL(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The car is fitted with a semi-bearing hy-
dropneumatic system with built-in self-level-
ling functions (due to an active element in-
corporated in the rear shock absorbers) and
damping, applied to the rear suspensions in-
stead of conventional shock absorbers.
When the car is loaded with passengers
and luggage, the rear geometry lowers in
relation to the rigidity of the spring system
and the load. However, as soon as the car
moves off the system utilises the move-
ments induced on the wheels by the rough-
ness of the road surface to increase its bear-
ing capacity and higher the body up to a
pre-established position that will be kept un-
der any load condition.
SOUND SYSTEM(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The fixed sound system, with cassette
player (radio with cassette player) or CD
player with parametric sound equalizer
(radio with CD player) has been designed
to suit the specific characteristics of the
passenger compartment, with a
personalised design that matches the
style of the dashboard. The sound system
instructions for use are described in the
attached supplement.The distance that must be covered to reach
the levelling condition is approx. 2,000 me-
tres and it may vary depending on the road
bottom.
When using the boot, nev-
er exceed the maximum
permissible loads given in the
“Technical specifications” chapter.
The load carried and its arrange-
ment in the boot modify road hold-
ing of the car in any case even if
the geometry is kept constant by
the automatic device.
WARNING

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IN THE EVENT
OF A PUNCTUREWARNINGIf the car is equipped with
“Fix&Go kit for tyre quick repair”, see the
instructions contained in the “In emergency”
chapter.fig. 47
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TOOL AND SPARE WHEEL
HOUSING
(for versions/markets where
required)
(fig. 47)
The tools and spare wheels are housed in
the boot floor, under the mat. To gain
access to them, raise or remove the boot
mat using the handle (A-fig. 47).
To take the container with the tools (B)
slacken the handle (C).
The spare wheel (D) can be taken after
removing the container with the tools.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDSTo change the bulbs (Type B, 21W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cover (Aor B-fig. 48) in
correspondence with the light concerned,
withdrawing it at the side.fig. 48
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– Remove the bulb holder unit (D-
fig. 49) pressing on the retainer tabs (E-
fig. 49).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 50):
(F) reversing light bulb
(G) rear fog guard bulbfig. 49
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fig. 51
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fig. 50
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– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting it cor-
rectly between the retainer tabs (E-fig. 49)
– Refit the lid (Aor B-fig. 48) inserting
it from outside until it fits in.
DIRECTION INDICATORS AND
SIDE/STOP LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type B, 21W direc-
tion indicators, 5/21W side/stop lights):
– Open the tailgate.
– Slacken the two fastening nuts (A-
fig. 51) and remove the protective cover
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fig. 55
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– Remove the bulb holder unit (A-
fig. 52) pressing on the retainer tab (B-
fig. 52).
– Remove and replace the bulb con-
cerned (spherical with bayonet coupling)
pressing lightly and turning counterclock-
wise (fig. 56):
(C) side light/stop light
(D) direction indicator.
– Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting the
retainer tabs correctly (B-fig. 52).
– Refit the protective cover (B-fig. 51)
fastening with nuts (A-fig. 51).– Refit the bulb holder (C-fig. 55) turn-
ing clockwise.
– Refit the complete unit (B-fig. 54)
firstly inserting the catches and then press-
ing in correspondence with the stopper (A-
fig. 54).fig. 52
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs (Type A, 5W):
– Remove the number plate light unit us-
ing a flat-tipped screwdriver protected by a
soft cloth on the catch (A-fig. 54).
– Remove the unit (B-fig. 54).
– Remove the bulb holder (C-fig. 55)
turning clockwise and replace the bulb
(D-fig. 55) which snaps on.
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IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHTS GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.TAILGATE LIGHTTo change the bulb (Type C, 10W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the light (A-fig. 57) levering
with a flat-tipped screwdriver in the point
shown.
fig. 56
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ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHTS
(3
rdSTOP)
The additional stop light is built into the
rear spoiler (fig. 56).
Refer to the Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices for its replacement. – Remove the bulb (B-fig. 58) pulling
outwards and releasing it from the side con-
tacts.
– Insert the new bulb fitting it correctly be-
tween the contacts.
– Refit the light inserting it and then press-
ing until the catch clicks into place.
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System/Component Fuse no. Amperage Location
Additional current socket in the boot10 20Afig. 59
fig. 59
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IF A FUSE BLOWSThe specific fuse for Sportwagon versions
is located in the central fuseholder above the
main fusebox and access to it is gained re-
moving the protective panel.
WARNINGBefore changing a fuse or re-
lay, read the warnings and precautions giv-
en in the chapter “In an emergency”.