Alfa Romeo 156 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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ADJUSTING THE UPPER VENT
(fig. 9)The vent is fitted with an opening/closing
control.•
= Completely closed.
)= Completely open.
ADJUSTING THE CENTRE
VENTS (fig. 10)Each vent has a lever through which it is
possible to direct the flow of air towards the
persons horizontally.
Using the opening/closing control it is pos-
sible to adjust the air flow rate of the vents.•
= Completely closed.
(= Completely open.
ADJUSTING THE SIDE VENTS
(fig. 11)At the ends of the dashboard there are ad-
justable vents (A) for ventilating the pas-
senger compartment and fixed vents (B) for
demisting the side windows.
To adjust the air flow of the vents turn the
ring (C).•
= Completely closed.
)= Completely open.
ADJUSTABLE AND MOVABLE
OUTLETSFig. 12: Front seats (at the ends of the
dashboard).
Fig. 13: Rear seats (on the console be-
tween the seats).
fig. 9
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fig. 10
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fig. 11
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fig. 13
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To adjust the air flow rate use the fins (A)
pressing to open/close.
The air flow is directed by turning the out-
lets using the fins.fig. 12
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AIR BAGDEACTIVATING THE
PASSENGER’S AIR BAGShould it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s
Air bag on the vehicle can be deactivated.
Deactivation takes place using the car
ignition key to operate the special switch
on the left hand side of the dashboard
(fig. 14). Access to the switch is gained
only with the door open.The key-operated switch (fig. 14) has
two positions:
1)Passenger’s Air bag activated: (ONpo-
sition
P) warning light on instrument clus-
ter off; it is absolutely prohibited to carry a
child on the front seat.
2)Passenger’s Air bag deactivated:
(OFFposition
F
) warning light on in-
strument cluster on; it is possible to carry a
child protected by special restraint systems
on the front seat.
The warning light L
on the cluster stays
on permanently until the passenger’s Air bag
is reactivated.
When the door is open, the key can be
inserted and removed in both positions.
fig. 14
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SELESPEED GEARBOXBelow you will find the more significant
particulars of right-hand drive versions.
WARNINGAs the differences are only
formal, due to the specular position of the
controls, as far as functioning is concerned,
please refer to the descriptions given for left-
hand drive versions.
Fig. 15shows the gearshift lever with
the lay-out of the movements needed to se-
lect the different gears.Fig. 16shows the steering wheel fitted
with two buttons on the spokes for shifting
the gear engaged up/down.
Fig. 17shows the position of button A
for selecting the automatic CITYmode.fig. 15
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fig. 17
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fig. 16
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SERIOUS DANGER:
with a car fitted
with an Air bag on the passenger’s
side, do not place a child’s seat on
the front seat facing backwards.
In the case of need, always deac-
tivate the passenger’s Air bag (if
fitted) when a child’s seat is placed
on the front seat. Even if it is not
compulsory by law, for better pro-
tection of adults, you are recom-
mended to activate the Air bag im-
mediately as soon as child
transport is no longer necessary.
WARNING

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Q-SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
GEARBOXBelow you will find the more significant
particulars of right-hand drive versions.
WARNINGAs the differences are only
formal, due to the specular position of the
controls, as far as functioning is concerned,
please refer to the descriptions given for left-
hand drive versions.
The illustrations show the gearshift control
lever with the lay-out of the movements
needed to select gears in the automatic
mode fig. 18and manual mode fig. 19.Fig. 20shows the position of buttons
A and B for selecting the gear-
box operating mode.
ICE
C/S
IN THE EVENT OF ABURNT FUSE OR RELAYFUSES IN THE MAIN FUSEBOX
(fig. 21 or fig. 22 for
versions/markets where
applicable)The fuses for the main devices are housed
in a control unit under the dashboard, to the
right of the steering column.
fig. 18
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fig. 20
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fig. 19
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fig. 21
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To gain access to them, remove the pan-
el (A-fig. 21 orfig. 22) releasing the
tabs (B-fig. 21 orfig. 22) in the direc-
tion of the arrow below and unlock the
screw (C-fig. 21 orfig. 22).
WARNINGIn case of doubt, contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorized Service.The graphic symbols which distinguish the
main electric component corresponding to
each fuse are given on a label (fig. 23)
on the inner wall of the panel (A-fig. 21).
Some spare fuses are housed at the right
of the control unit; you are advised to re-
plenish the stock of spare fuses when they
are used.
FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN
FUSEBOXThe protection fuses for some services are
grouped in three containers (fig. 24)
above the main fusebox to which access is
gained removing the panel (A-fig. 21 or
A-fig. 22).
fig. 23
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fig. 24
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fig. 22
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AFTER SALESASSISTENZA TECNICA - INGEGNERIA ASSISTENZIALE
Viale Alfa Romeo 20020 Arese (MI) - Italia
Fiat Auto S.p.A.
Pubblication n° 60431326 - 5
thEdition - 09/2004
Printed by Satiz - Turin (Italy)
All rights reserved. Reproduction, even partial, is strictly prohibited without
written permission from Fiat Auto S.p.A
Coordinamento Editoriale Satiz - Torino
SERVICE
REFUELLING (litres)Only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N.
1.6 T.SPARK 1.8 T.SPARK 2.0 JTS 2.5 V6 24V JTD JTD 16V JTD 20V
Multijet Multijet
Fuel tank capacity 63 63 63 63 63 63 63Reserve 9 9 9 9 9 9 9TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES COLD (bar) (*) = Snow chains may not be used on this tyres(●)= Tyres on which chains can be fitted: use snow chains with reduced size with max. protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm.
(▼)= Tyres on which chains can be fitted: use snow chains with reduced size with max. protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 12 mm.
With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the specified rating. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0.2 bar compared with the specified rating.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT (litres)
Tyres
185/65 R15”
(▼)
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.5 2.5Tyres
205/55 R16”
(●)
front rear
2.4 2.4
2.6 2.6Tyres
205/60 R15”
(▼)
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.5 2.5Tyres
215/45 ZR17”
(*)
front rear
2.4 2.4
2.6 2.6
Compact spare wheel
125/80 R15”
4.2
Reduced load(2 occupants)Full load
1.6 T.SPARK 1.8 T.SPARK 2.0 JTS 2.5 V6 24V JTD JTD 16V JTD 20V
Multijet Multijet
Quantity for periodical replacement (also changing filter) 4.40 4.40 4.40 5.90 4.50 4.50 5Do not discard used oil in the environment.