height Alfa Romeo 159 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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Height adjustment
(where provided)
Move repeatedly lever Bupwards or
downwards to achieve the required
height.
IMPORTANTAdjustment must be car-
ried out only seated at the driver’s seat.
Back rest angle adjustment
Turn the knob Cuntil obtaining the re-
quired position.
Lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
Turn the knob Duntil obtaining the re-
quired position.
Back rest angle adjustment
(where provided)
Use lever E. Pulling the lever upwards
the seat will bend back by one position.
Pushing the lever downwards the seat
will bend forward.SEATS
MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE
FRONT SEATS fig. 31
Only make adjustments
when the car is sta-
tionary.
WARNING
A0E0020mfig. 31
Once you have re-
leased the lever, check
that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to
move it back and forth. Failure
to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving sud-
denly and the driver losing
control of the car.
WARNING
Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift the lever A(on the inner side of the
seat) and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in the driving position the
arms should rest on the rim of the steer-
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ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE
FRONT SEATS fig. 33
Seat controls are the
following:
Multifunction control A:
– front seat height adjustment;
– rear seat height adjustment;
– vertical seat movement;
– longitudinal seat movement;
B:Back rest angle adjustment;
C:Driver’s seat positions store buttons;
D:Lombar adjustment.
IMPORTANTSeat can only be ad-
justed when the electronic key is fitted
into the ignition device and for about 1
minute from removing it or after press-
ing button START/STOP. After open-
ing the door the seat can be adjusted for
about 3 minutes or until closing the
door. Seat warming
(where provided)
With electronic key fitted into ignition
device, turn ring nut A-fig. 32 to turn
this function on/off.
Seat warming can be adjusted to 3 dif-
ferent levels (0= seat warming off).
A0E0024mfig. 32
Only make adjustments
when the car is station-
ary.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
fig. 34
Head restraints are adjustable in height
and, on certain versions, also in angle
and they lock automatically in the re-
quired position.
To adjust height proceed as follows:
❒to raise: raise the head restraint un-
til hearing the locking click.
❒to lower: press button Aand lower
the head restraint.
To adjust head restraint angle (where
provided) turn it by hand.
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttonsA-fig. 34(set aside
the two head restraint supports) then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards. Storing driver’s seat/door
mirror positions
ButtonsCallows to store and recall three
different driver’s seat and door mirror po-
sitions. Storing and recalling are only pos-
sible with electronic key fitted into igni-
tion device.
Stored position can only be recalled for
about 3 minutes after opening the doors
and for about 1 minute after removing
the electronic key from the ignition de-
vice.
To store the required seat position, ad-
just it as required then press the button
corresponding to position to store for a
few seconds.
To recall the stored position, press briefly
the corresponding button.
Storing a new position will automatically
clear the one stored previously using the
same button.
A0E0033mfig. 34
Remember that the
head restraints should
be adjusted to support the
back of your head and not
your neck. Only in this position
do they exert their protective
action. To optimise head re-
straint protective action, adjust
the seat back upright and keep
your head as close as possible
to the head restraint.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Rear seats are fitted with two head re-
straints.
Certain versions are fitted with height-ad-
justable head restraint also for the central
seat (see previous paragraph for height
adjustment).
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttonsA-fig. 35(set aside
the two head restraint supports) then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted both
axially and in height.
Release the lever A-fig. 36pushing it
downwards, then adjust the steering
wheel as required. To lock the steering
wheel, push lever Aupwards.
A0E0137mfig. 35
It is absolutely forbid-
den to carry out what-
ever after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect
performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and al-
so result in non-compliance of
the car with homologation re-
quirements.
WARNING
A0E0136mfig. 36
Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only with
the car stationary and the en-
gine turned off.
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The results of research on the best child
restraint systems are contained in the
European Standard ECE-R44. This Stan-
dard enforces the use of restraint sys-
tems classified in five groups:
Group 0 - 0-10 kg in weight
Group 0+ - 0-13 kg in weight
Group 2 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
As it may be noted, the groups overlap
partly and in fact, in commerce it is pos-
sible to find devices that cover more
than one weight group.
All restraint devices must bear the cer-
tification data, together with the control
brand, on a solidly fixed label which
must absolutely never be removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point
of view of restraint systems, children are
considered as adults and wear the seat
belts normally.Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo offers seats for
each weight group, which are the rec-
ommended choice, as they have been
designed and experimented specifical-
ly for Alfa Romeo cars.CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of
a crash, all passengers must be seated
and wearing adequate restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, a child’s head is
proportionately larger and heavier than
the rest of the body, while muscles and
bone structure are not completely de-
veloped. Therefore, in order to restraint
them correctly in the event of a crash,
different systems are needed than adult
seat belts.
With passenger’s air
bag active, never place
child’s seats with the cradle
facing backwards since the air
bag activation could cause to
the child serious injuries, even
mortal, regardless of the seri-
ousness of the crash that trig-
gered it. You are advised to
carry children always with
proper restraint systems on
the rear seats, as this is the
most protected position in the
case of a crash.
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SEAT
Group Range Front Rear
of weight
Seat with Seat with Rear seat side Rear seat central
6 positions 8 positions
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U (*) U (*) U U
Group 1 9-18 kg U (*) U (*) U U
Group 2 15-25 kg U (*) U (*) U U
Group 3 22-36 kg U (*) U (*) U U
Key:
U= suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified “Groups”.
(*) = on cars not fitted with passenger’s seat adjustable in height, the seat back shall be positioned perfectly upright. On cars fitted with
passenger’s seat adjustable in height, the seat shall be raised as much as possible.
PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE
Your car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC regulating child’s seat assembling on the different car seats
according to the following tables:
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing a bulb. For the lo-
cation of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“If a fuse blows” in this section;
❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
IMPORTANTThe headlight inner sur-
face may be lightly misted over: this is
not a fault but a natural fact due to low
temperature and the level of air humid-
ity. It will disappear as soon the head-
lights are turned on. The presence of
drops inside the headlights means wa-
ter infiltration, therefore contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB
Modifications or re-
pairs to the electrical
system (electronic control
units) carried out incorrectly
and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind
can cause malfunctions with
the risk of fire.
WARNING
Due to high voltage,
the bulb of (Bixenon)
gas-discharge headlights must
only be replaced by experts:
danger of death! Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas which,
if broken, may cause small
fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only
the metallic part. If the trans-
parent bulb is touched with the
fingers, its lighting intensity is
reduced and life of the bulb
may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the
bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol and allow to dry.
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SPRAY NOZZLES
If the jet of fluid is missing, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking fluid levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary use a needle.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about 1/3
height from the window upper edge.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
Regularly check that the spray jets are
intact and clean.
The headlight washers are automatical-
ly switched on when the windscreen
washer is operated and the dipped
beams are on.
Changing the windscreen
wiper blades fig. 16
How to remove the blade:
– raise the windscreen wiper arm A;
– turn the blade Bby 90° around pin
C, on the final section of the arm;
– remove the blade from the pin C.
How to refit the new blade:
– fit pin Cinto the hole in the middle
of the blade B;
– refit the arm with the blade on the
windscreen.
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING
TYRE MARKING fig. 5
Example: 205/55 R 16 91 V
205= Nominal width (S, distance be-
tween sidewalls in mm).
55= Percentage height/width ratio
(H/S).
R= Radial tyre.
16= Rim diameter in inches. (Ø).
91= Load rating (capacity).
V= Maximum speed index.Load rating (capacity)
60= 250 kg 84= 500 kg
61= 257 kg 85= 515 kg
62= 265 kg 86= 530 kg
63= 272 kg 87= 545 kg
64= 280 kg 88= 560 kg
65= 290 kg 89= 580 kg
66= 300 kg 90= 600 kg
67= 307 kg 91= 615 kg
68= 315 kg 92= 630 kg
69= 325 kg 93= 650 kg
70= 335 kg94= 670 kg
71= 345 kg 95= 690 kg
72= 355 kg 96= 710 kg
73= 365 kg 97= 730 kg
74= 375 kg98= 750 kg
75= 387 kg 99= 775 kg
76= 400 kg 100= 800 kg
77= 412 kg 101= 825 kg
78= 425 kg 102= 850 kg
79= 437 kg 103
= 875 kg
80= 450 kg 104= 900 kg
81= 462 kg 105= 925 kg
82= 475 kg 106= 950 kg
83= 487 kg
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless tyres
with radial carcass. The homologated
tyres are listed in the Log book.
IMPORTANTIn the event of discrep-
ancies between the information provid-
ed on this “Owner’s Manual” and the
“Log book”, consider the specifications
shown in the log book only.
Attaining to the prescribed size, to en-
sure safety of the car in movement, it
must be fitted with tyres of the same
make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANTDo not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
SPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
Versions A B C D E F G H
1.9 JTS - 2.2 JTS -
3.2 JTS - 1.9 JTD
M8v -4660 1000 2700 960 1422 1578 1828 1555
1.9 JTDM16v - 2.4 JTDM1417 (■) 1593 (■) 1573 (■)
DIMENSIONS
a
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car
fitted with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume .............. 405 dm3
A0A0044mfig. 6
(■) With tyres 215/55 R16”