reset Alfa Romeo 159 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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WARNING
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LOW TYRE
PRESSURE
(where provided)
On certain versions the display will show
a warning message + symbol (red) (and
buzzer will sound) when the pressure of
one or more tyres falls below the preset
threshold. In this way the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem warns the driver that tyre/s is/are
dangerously flat; possible puncture.
IMPORTANTStop immediately with
one or more tyres flat, avoid braking
sharply and abrupt turns. Replace im-
mediately the punctured tyre with the
space-saver spare wheel (where provid-
ed) or repair the puncture tyre using the
proper kit (see paragraph “If a tyre is
punctured” in section “In an emer-
gency”) and then contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services as soon as possible.
TYRE PRESSURE
UNSUITABLE FOR
SPEED
(where provided)
Should it be required to journey at a
speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate
tyres at full load pressures (see paragraph
“Cold inflation pressures” in section "Tech-
nical Specifications").
On certain versions, if the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem detects that the pressure of one or
more tyres is unsuitable for the current
speed the display will show a message +
symbol (amber) that will stay on until the
car speed slow downs below the preset
threshold.IMPORTANT In this case slow down
immediately since tyre overheating could
impair tyre performance and life beyond
repair, and even make the tyre to blow-
out.
IMPORTANT Should you have to jour-
ney anyway a speed higher than 160
km/h, stop the car when the display
shows the warning symbol to inflate tyres
to the proper pressure values (see para-
graph "Cold inflation pressures" in section
"Technical Specifications ").
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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Water in diesel fuel filter sensor/flow meter F35 7.5 58
Brake light switch/central console control panel F35 7.5 58
Cruise Control F35 7.5 58
AQS sensor F35 7.5 58
Boot branch point/front door branch point power F36 20 58
Instrument panel branch point F37 10 58
Front headlight control unit/Power to control unit for gas-discharge
headights (Bixenon) (where provided) F37 10 58
Boot locking/unlocking gearmotor F38 15 58
EOBD system diagnostic socket F39 10 58
T.P.M.S. control unit F39 10 58
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 58
Alarm system control unit (where provided) F39 10 58
Climate control system F39 10 58
Heated rear window F40 30 58
Windscreen washer/rear window washer nozzle demister F41 7.5 58
Heated mirror demister F41 7.5 58
Brake branch point power (ABS/VDC) –
Steering angle branch point – Yawing sensor F42 7.5 58
Windscreen wiper/washer F43 30 58

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Front cigar lighter on central console F44 10 58
Sunroof control unit (curtain) F45 20 58
Sunroof F46 20 58
Left front power window F47 20 58
Right front power window/
passenger’s door control unit F48 30 58
Radionavigation system F49 7.5 58
Rain sensor control unit F49 7.5 58
Steering wheel branch point F49 7.5 58
Sunroof F49 7.5 58
Control buttons panel F49 7.5 58
Volumetric alarm control unit F49 7.5 58
Parking sensor branch point F49 7.5 58
Central console button panel F49 7.5 58
Front seat controls light F49 7.5 58
Windscreen services F49 7.5 58
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 58
START/STOP button F49 7.5 58
Air Bag system F50 7.5 58
Tyer pressure monitoring system control unit F51 7.5 58

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Sound system presetting F51 7.5 58
Rear window washer/wiper F52 15 58
Rear cigar lighter F52 15 58
Instrument panel branch point F53 10 58
Sound system amplifier with DSP F54 30 64
Front left seat movement control F56 25 64
Driver’s seat warming left F57 7.5 64
Front right seat movement control F60 25 64
Amplifier on rear parcel shelf F61 15 64
Front passenger’ seat warming right F67 7.5 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F58 --- 64
Free F80 --- 64

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– recharging .......................... 215
– replacing ............................ 235
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 236
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 241
Bonnet ................................... 101
Boot ....................................... 97
– light replacement ................ 204
Brakes .................................... 251
Bulb
(replacement) ....................... 192
– general instructions ............. 192
– types of bulbs ..................... 193
Capacities ............................... 260
Car inactivity ............................ 160
Car maintenance................. 219
– additional checks ................ 223
– annual Inspection Schedule .. 223
– service Schedule ................. 221
– scheduled service ................ 220
Carrying children safely ............. 131– child restraint systems ......... 134
– passenger’s seat compliance .. 134
– presetting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system .................. 136
Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 226
Child lock device ...................... 93
Cigar lighter ............................. 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual .............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 264
CODE card ............................... 11
Containing running costs ........... 153
Controls .................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 147
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Cruise Control .......................... 76 ABS system ............................ 104
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 113
Additional heater ...................... 69
Air/pollen filter ........................ 233
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Armrest
– central ............................... 82
– rear .............................. 83-84
Ashtray ................................... 86
ASR system ............................. 108
At the filling station .................. 121
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 234
– jump starting ...................... 178
– maintenance ...................... 225
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– understanding tyre marking .. 252
VDC system ............................ 106
Warning lights and
messages.......................... 161
Weights .................................. 259
Wheel geometry ...................... 256
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking .... 253
Wheels
– changing ........................... 179
– technical data ..................... 252
Wheels and tyres ..................... 237
Windows (cleaning) ................. 243
Windscreen washer
– control ............................... 75
– fluid level ........................... 231
Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................... 239
– control ............................... 73
– nozzle ............................... 240 Snow chains ............................ 159
Sound system (presetting) ........ 112
Steering .................................. 251
Steering lock ........................... 21
Steering wheel (adjustment) ..... 49
Sun curtains ............................ 88
Sun visors ............................... 88
Sunroof .................................. 89
Suspensions ............................ 251
Symbols ................................. 9
Technical Specifications...... 245
Third brake light ....................... 200
Top speeds .............................. 258
Towing the car ......................... 217
Towing trailers
– installing the tow hook ........ 155
T.P.M.S. system ........................ 118
Transmission ............................ 250
Tyres
– changing ........................... 179
– inflation pressures ............... 255
– snow tyres ......................... 158
– standard tyres .................... 254