winter tyres Alfa Romeo 156 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR65
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE
– Displaying the expiry date of the next
car service check (strictly related to the
Programmed Maintenance Schedule)
DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
– Infocenter display graphics brightness
setting (dimming/brightening) UNITS SELECTION
– Selection of the following units: km or
mi (miles), °C or °F, l/100 km or km/l
WARNING/FAILURE BUZZER VOLUME
SETTING
– Volume setting of warning/failure
buzzer
“WINTER” TYRES SPEED LIMIT
– Switching on/off the relevant function
(ON/OFF)
– Setting the limit speed value among the
available ones (160 km/h, 190 km/h
or 210 km/h)DEFAULT VALUE RESET
– Switching on/off the relevant function
(ON/OFF)
EXIT MENU
– Exiting the menu
WARNINGThe use of polarized glasses
may reduce Infocenter display readability.

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MENU OFFSPEED
TRIP B
DATE
DEFAULT VALUES
CONTRAST
WINTER TYRESLANGUAGE
UNITS
BUZZER SERVICE
MENU DESCRIPTIONThe menu is made up of a set of functions arranged in a “circular fashion”, which can be selected by means of buttons
â
and
ã
, for ac-
cess to the different select operations and settings (see the examples “LANGUAGE” and “DATE” in the table below); for further details, also
refer to “Access to the menu screen” in the following pages.
English
Nederlands
EspãnolFrançais
DeutschItalianoPortoguese
Day
Minutes
MonthYear
Hour
ç
ç ç

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ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREENAfter the INITIAL CHECK, it is possible to access the menu screen by pressing button
ç
.
To navigate use the
â
and
ã
buttons.
WARNING If you access the Menu and no setting/adjustment is made within about 60 seconds, the system automatically leaves the Menu
and displays the screen previously set. In this case, the latest setting selected but not confirmed (by means of button
ç
) is not stored; there-
fore, the operation must be performed again.
– When the car is running, only the short menu can be accessed (SPEED LIMIT setting).
– When the car is stopped, the extended menu can be accessed.
The following table gives the description of the cases provided.
Example of standard
screen
Is the car
moving?
Short menu screen
SPEED
TRIP B
DATE
LANGUAGE
UNITS
BUZZER
WINTER TYRES
SERVICE
INTENSITY
DEFAULT VALUES
MENU OFF
ç
See
INITIAL CHECK
NO
YES
Extended menu
screen

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“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

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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

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
195
DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICEHere are few suggestions for driving in
these conditions:
– Keep your speed down.
– On a snowy road, fit winter tyres or
snow chains; see the related paragraphs in
this section.
– Use exhaust brake where possible and
avoid abrupt braking.
– Avoid abrupt acceleration and changes
of direction.
– During cold weather even apparently dry
roads may be covered with occasional
patches of ice. Pay great attention therefore
when driving on roads which are in the
shade, or where rocks or trees line the road
and on which ice may persist.
– Keep further back from the vehicle in
front.
DRIVING WITH ABSThe ABS is a part of the braking system
which essentially offers two advantages:
1)It prevents wheel lock-up and conse-
quent skidding in emergency stops, partic-
ularly when the road does not offer much
grip;
2)It makes it possible to brake and steer
at the same time so you can avoid unex-
pected obstacles and direct the car where
you want while braking. The extent to which
this can be done will depend on the physi-
cal limits of the tyre’s sideways grip.
To make the most of the ABS:
– In emergency braking or when grip is
low, a slight pulsing can be felt on the brake
pedal: this means that the ABS has come
into action. Do not release the pedal, but
continue pressing it to give continuity to the
braking action.
– The ABS prevents the wheels from lock-
ing but it does not increase the physical lim-
its of grip between the asphalt and the road.
Therefore, also with a car fitted with ABS,
keep within a safety distance from the ve-
hicle in front and limit speed when ap-
proaching bends.
The ABS serves to increase car controlla-
bilty not to go faster.
REDUCING RUNNING
COSTS AND
ENVIRONMENT
POLLUTIONSome suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your vehicle down
and lower the amount of toxic emissions re-
leased into the atmosphere are given below.GENERAL CONSIDERATIONSVehicle maintenance
The overalll state of the vehicle is an im-
portant factor which has a marked influence
over fuel consumption and driving comfort
and on the life span of your vehicle. For this
reason care should be taken to maintain
your vehicle by carrying out the necessary
checks and regulations in accordance with
specifications given in the “Scheduled Main-
tenance Programme” (see sections... spark
plugs, air cleaner, timing).

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It is therefore necessary to limit their use
to the purposes for which they are certified.
WARNINGWhen snow tyres are used
with a max. speed index below the one that
can be reached by the car (increased by
5%), place a notice in the passenger com-
partment, plainly in the driver’s view which
states the max. permissible speed of the
snow tyres (as per EC Directive).
All four tyres should be the same (brand
and track) to ensure greater safety when
driving and braking and better driveability.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres.
WINTER TYRESThese tyres are specially designed for dri-
ving on snow and ice, to be fitted in place
of the existing tyres.
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services will be
glad to provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer’s re-
quirements.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in chap-
ter “Technical Specifications”.
The winter features of these tyres are re-
duced considerably when the tread depth
is below 4 mm. In this case, they should be
replaced. Due to the snow tyre features, un-
der normal conditions of use or on long mo-
torway journeys, the performance of these
tyres is lower than that of normal tyres.
SNOW CHAINSUse of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
Use snow chains with reduced size:
– for tyres 185/65 R15” e 205/60
R15” use snow chains with reduced size
with max. protrusion beyond the tyre pro-
file of 12 mm.
– for tyres 205/55 R16” use snow
chains with reduced size with max. protru-
sion beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm.
Tyres 215/45 R17” can-
not be fitted with snow
chains due to interference
with front suspension support. Snow chains should only be applied to the
driving wheels (front wheels).
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services should first
be contacted before purchasing or using
snow chains.
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
The max. speed for snow
tyres with “Q” marking is
160 km/h, 190 km/h for tyres
with “T” marking and 210 km/h
for tyres with “H” marking. The
Road Traffic Code speed limits must
however be always strictly ob-
served.
WARNING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
306
WHEELS AND TYRES
1.8 T.SPARK
PROGRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*)1.8 T.SPARK
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*) 1.6 T.SPARK
PROGRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88H
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15” (❒)
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
6,5J x 16” (❒)
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17 ”
215/45 ZR17 (*)1.6 T.SPARK
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*)1.8 T.SPARK
IMPRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
1.6 T.SPARK
IMPRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88H
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
VersionsStandard fittingsSteel wheelTyres
Alloy wheelTyres
Spare – rimwheel: – tyreOptional fittingsAlloy wheelTyre
Alloy wheelTyres
Alloy wheelTyres(*) = 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.
(❒) = Excluding Sportwagon versions
Winter tyres: winter tyres with “Q” min. speed index can be used.

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307
2.5 V6 24V
PROGRESSION
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91W
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91W
(▼)
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91W
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17” (*) 2.0 JTS Selespeed
PROGRESSION
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17” (*) 2.0 JTS
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*) 2.0 JTS
PROGRESSION
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*) 2.0 JTS
IMPRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
2.0 JTS Selespeed
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17” (*)
VersionsStandard fittingsSteel wheelTyres
Alloy wheel
Tyres Spare – rimwheel: – tyreOptional fittingsAlloy wheel
TyreAlloy wheelTyre
Alloy wheelTyres(*) = 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.
Winter tyres: winter tyres with “Q” min. speed index can be used.

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(*) = 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.
Winter tyres: winter tyres with “Q” min. speed index can be used.
VersionsStandard fittings
Steel wheelTyres
Alloy wheelTyres
Spare wheel:
– rim
– tyre
Optional fittings
Alloy wheel
Tyre
Alloy wheelTyres
Alloy wheelTyres
JTD
PROGRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*)JTD
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91V
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17“ (*) JTD
IMPRESSION
6J x 15”
185/65 R15” 88V
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91V
(▼)
2.5 V6 24V
Q-System
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91W
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91W
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17” (*)2.5 V6 24V
DISTINCTIVE
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91W
(●)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91W
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17” (*) 2.5 V6 24V
Q-System
PROGRESSION
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91W
(▼)
4J x 15”
T125/80 R15” 95M
6,5J x 15”
205/60 R15” 91W
(▼)
6,5J x 16”
205/55 R16” 91W
(●)
7J x 17”
215/45 ZR17” (*)