reset Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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the “Trip A” and “Trip B” functions to
start a new mission:
❒short push: to display the different
values;
❒long push: to reset and then start
a new mission.
To scroll the Trip Computer options,
briefly press buttons
-and..
IMPORTANT“Trip A” reset will also
reset the “Trip B” function, whereas
“Trip B” reset will only reset the infor-
mation associated with this function. New mission (reset)
Reset can be:
❒“manual” reset is performed by the
driver by pressing button TRIP;
❒“automatic” reset is performed when
the trip distance reaches 9999.9 km
(or mi), when travel time reaches
99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes)
or after disconnecting and then re-
connecting the battery.
TRIP BUTTON
ButtonTRIP fig. 28, set on the right
steering column stalk shall be used (with
electronic key into ignition device) to en-
ter the “Trip A” and “Trip B” function.
To scroll the values of each option use
buttons set aside the stalk.
A0E0076mfig. 28
Every Trip computer screen displays two
options of the active Trip (Trip A or Trip
B); one option is displayed at the top of
the screen, the other one at the bottom
(seefig. 29).
In the same screen it is not possible to
have displayed at the same time the
same option at the top and at the bot-
tom of the screen.
A0E0052mfig. 29

Reset Trip B
As concerns the Trip B values, it is pos-
sible to select through the “Setup
Menu” the reset mode (Manual or Au-
tomatic) (see paragraph “Setup Menu”
on previous pages):
❒manual reset: press and keep pressed
buttonTRIPfor over 2 seconds.
❒automatic reset: it takes place each
time the electronic key is fitted into
the ignition device.
At Trip B reset a warning message will
be displayed.
IMPORTANTTrip B reset will not re-
set “Range” and “Current Consump-
tion”.
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Briefly press button TRIPto select the
two Trip computer modes; use button
-to scroll the options at the top of the
display, use button
.. to scroll the op-
tions at the bottom of the display.
Press briefly button TRIPto go from
Trip A to Trip B.Start of journey procedure
(reset)
Trip A and Trip B reset are independent.
Reset Trip A
With electronic key into ignition device,
to reset the “Trip A” press and keep
pressed button TRIPfor over 2 sec-
onds.
IMPORTANTReset can be automat-
ic only in the following cases:
❒when the “Travel Distance” reaches
9999.9 km or the “Travel Time”
reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59
minutes);
❒after disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery.
At Trip A reset a warning message will
be displayed.
IMPORTANTTrip A reset will not re-
set “Range” and “Current Consump-
tion”.

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CLIMATE CONTROL
(fast cooling)
IMPORTANTThe compressor √can
be enabled only if the ventilation is en-
abled.
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob Acompletely leftwards;
❒turn knob Cto top speed;
❒turn knob BtoO;
❒press buttons √andv(buttons
leds on).
How to keep the required
cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒turn air recirculation off (if on).
❒turn knob Ato the required temper-
ature;
❒turn the knurled ring Cto the required
fan speed.
LOOKING AFTER THE
SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate control
system
√must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
RECIRCULATION
To turn this function on press button
v: the button led will turn on.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a
traffic jam, tunnel, etc.) However, it is
better not to use it for long periods, es-
pecially if there are several people in the
car to prevent window misting up.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consid-
erably increase the possibility of the win-
dows misting inside.
IMPORTANTThe inside air recircula-
tion system makes it possible to reach
the required (“heating” or “cooling”)
conditions faster.After connecting/dis-
connecting the battery,
wait for 3 minutes at
least before fitting the electronic
key into the ignition device in
order to allow the climate con-
trol system control unit to reset
the positions of the electric ac-
tuators that adjust air temper-
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To guarantee perfect
and regular sensor op-
eration do not apply
stickers in the “monitoring”
area between sensor and wind-
screen. Keep windscreen and
sensor clean and avoid to accu-
mulate dust or other sub-
stances.
AUTOMATIC TWO-/
THREE-ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The car is fitted with a two-/three-zone
climate control system which makes it
possible to separately adjust the air tem-
perature in the two/three passenger’s
compartment areas to reach the required
comfort.
For top quality temperature control in
the two/three areas of the passenger's
compartment, the system is fitted with
external temperature sensor, passen-
ger's compartment temperature sensor
and two-side sun radiation sensor.
The climate control system automatically
controls and adjusts the following pa-
rameters and functions:
❒air temperature at driver/passengers
vents;
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution at driver/passenger
vents;
❒compressor activation;
❒air recirculation.
The following parameters and functions
can be set or changed manually:
❒required temperature;
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution on seven levels ;
❒compressor on/off;
❒window demisting/defrosting;
❒air recirculation;
❒one-zone function.
The system is fitted with AQS (Air Qual-
ity System) sensor (where provided),
that turns on air recirculation automati-
cally when it detects the presence of out-
side polluted air (for example in queues
and tunnels).
Where provided, the system is integrat-
ed with an anti-misting sensor A-fig. 48
set behind the driving mirror, capable of
“monitoring” a preset internal area of the
windscreen and of intervening automat-
ically to prevent or to reduce window mist-
A0E0091mfig. 48
ing up, also with climate control OFF,
through a proper strategy. This sensor can
be deactivated through any manual sys-
tem control when the strategy is operat-
ing. The sensor is enabled at each start-
up and in any case when the user press-
es one of the AUTO buttons.

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POLLEN FILTER/ ACTIVATED
CARBON POLLEN FILTER
According to versions, the car can be fit-
ted with pollen filter or activated carbon
pollen filter (where provided). The filter
has the specific capability of admitting to
the passenger compartment purified air,
free from particles such as dust, pollen,
etc. The filtering action takes place un-
der all air inlet conditions and it is clear-
ly most effective with the windows shut.
Have the conditions of the filter checked
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services at
least once a year, preferably at the on-
set of summer. If the car is used main-
ly in polluted or dusty areas it should be
checked and if necessary replaced at
shorter intervals than specified in the
Service Schedule (see section “Car
Maintenance”). AQS function (Air Quality
System) (where provided)
The AQS function turns on automatical-
ly air recirculation when it detects the
presence of polluted air (e.g. in queues
and tunnels).
IMPORTANTWith AQS function on,
after a preset time with recirculation on,
the compressor will enable outside air
inlet (for about 1 minute) to change air
inside the passenger compartment, re-
gardless of outside air pollution level.
IMPORTANTThe AQS function is dis-
abled when the outside temperature is
cold to prevent window misting up. To
reactivate this function, press button
v. Led “A” on button vwill
turn on to indicate that the function is
on.
Failure to replace the fil-
ter may considerably re-
duce the effectiveness of
the climate control system up to
blocking the air flow from the
outlets and vents.
In certain weather con-
ditions (e.g. outside
temperature around
0°C) and with automatic air re-
circulation control on, mist may
form on the windows. In this
case press button vto
switch off recirculation and if
necessary press button + to in-
crease the flow of air to the
windscreen.
With the outside tem-
perature below -1°C the
climate control compres-
sor is unable to work. It is
therefore inadvisable to use the
inside air recirculation function
with low outside temperature
as windows may mist over
quickly.

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SWITCHING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM OFF
Keep pressed button “–“ until the dis-
play shows OFF.
With climate control system off:
❒the system stores performed opera-
tions;
❒the display is off (OFF wording is dis-
played);
❒air recirculation is active (button led
on);
❒compressor is active;
❒ventilation is off.
To turn the climate control system on
again press button AUTO or any other
button (excluding
(,vand
MONO). Turning the climate control sys-
tem on again, air recirculation will be
again controlled automatically.Pressing button OFF on the rear control
will display the wording OFF on the rear
display and will stop air flow to rear
seats.
ADDITIONAL
HEATER (diesel
versions only)
(where provided)
The car is fitted with an additional heater
that supports the engine during cold or
winter weather to quickly reach a com-
fortable temperature in the passenger
compartment.
The additional heater works with the en-
gine running when the outside temper-
ature is below 20°C and the engine has
not yet reached normal operating tem-
perature. After connecting/dis-
connecting the battery,
wait for 3 minutes at
least before fitting the electronic
key into the ignition device in
order to allow the climate con-
trol system control unit to reset
the positions of the electric ac-
tuators that adjust air temper-
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CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
GENERAL
The speed regulator (CRUISE CON-
TROL), with electronic control, makes
it possible to drive the car at the required
speed, without pressing the accelerator
pedal. This reduces driving fatigue dur-
ing long journeys (specially on high-
ways) because the speed memorised is
automatically maintained.
IMPORTANTThe Cruise Control must
be activated at speeds of between 45
and 180 k.p.h., in fourth, fifth and sixth
gears.
A0E0095mfig. 57
DEVICE ENGAGEMENT
Turn knurled ring A-fig. 57toÜ.
The device cannot be engaged in first
speed or reverse. It is recommended to
engage it in 4th or higher speeds. Trav-
elling downhill with the device engaged,
the car speed may increase more than
the memorised one.
When the device is activated the in-
strument panel warning light
Üturns
on (on certain versions together with a
message on the display) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
TO MEMORISE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒turn the knurled ring A-fig. 57to
Üand press the accelerator pedal to
the required speed;
❒push the stalk upwards (+) or down-
wards (–), then release it: car speed
is memorised and it is therefore pos-
sible to release the accelerator ped-
al.
In the case of need (when overtaking
for instance) acceleration is possible sim-
ply pressing the accelerator pedal: re-
leasing the accelerator pedal, the car will
return to the speed memorised previ-
ously.
TO RESET THE MEMORISED
SPEED
If the device has been disengaged for
example pressing the brake or clutch
pedal, the memorised speed can be re-
set as follows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a
speed approaching the one memo-
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❒pressing the brake pedal, pressing the
clutch pedal (in these cases the last
stored speed will stay memorised, to
resume it press button RES);
❒pressing the accelerator pedal; in this
case the system is disengaged only
temporarily; device operation will be
resumed automatically when releas-
ing the pedal;
❒with car speed below the preset lim-
it (in these cases the last stored
speed will stay memorised, to resume
it press button RES);
Automatic Cruise Control
deactivation
The Cruise Control is temporarily deac-
tivated when the ABS or VDC systems
come into operation (above a max. pre-
set time): in this case the last set speed
will stay memorised, to recall it press
buttonRES.
In the event of Cruise Control or engine
control system failure, the device is de-
activated until removing the electronic
key from the ignition device. In this
event contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
❒engage the gear selected at the time
of speed memorising (4th or 5th
gear);
❒press the RESbutton (set at stalk
end).
TO INCREASE THE
MEMORISED SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased
in two ways:
❒pressing the accelerator and then
memorising the new speed reached;
or
❒moving the stalk upwards (+).
Each operation of the stalk will corre-
spond to a slight increase in speed
(about 1.5 km/h), while keeping the
stalk upwards will correspond to a con-
tinuous speed increase.
TO REDUCE MEMORISED
SPEED
The speed memorised can be increased
in two ways:
❒disengaging the device and then
memorising the new speed;
or
❒moving the stalk downwards (–) un-
til reaching the new speed which will
be memorised automatically.
Each operation of the stalk will corre-
spond to a slight decrease in speed
(about 1.5 km/h), while keeping the
stalk downwards will correspond to a
continuous speed decrease.
DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT
The device is disengaged in one of the
following cases:
❒turning the knurled ring A-fig. 57
toO;
❒turning the engine off or removing
the electronic key from the ignition
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POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL
CUT-OFF SWITCHES
The car is fitted with a safety switch that
in the event of a crash comes into op-
eration by cutting off fuel and turning
off the engine as a consequence.
Certain versions are equipped with an
additional safety switch that in the event
of a crash comes into operation by cut-
ting off the power supply.
These two safety switches therefore pre-
vent dangerous fuel leaks due to fuel
line cracking, and sparks or electric dis-
charges due to damaging or malfunc-
tioning of the electric components of the
car in the event of a crash.
IMPORTANTAfter a crash, remem-
ber to remove the key from the ignition
device to prevent battery run-down.
If, after a crash, you
smell fuel or see leaks
from the fuel system, do not
reset the switches to avoid
fire risk.
WARNING
If central door locking
has been activated
from inside the car and after a
crash the fuel cut-off switch
cannot activate automatic door
unlocking, it will not be pos-
sible to get into the car. In any
case, door opening from the
outside depends on door con-
ditions after the crash: if a
door is badly damaged it will
be impossible to open it. In this
event try to open one of the
other doors.
WARNING
Door unlocking in the event
of a crash
In the event of a crash that triggers the
fuel cut-off switch, the doors will unlock
automatically to enable getting into the
car and at the same time the passen-
ger’s compartment lights will turn on.
It is however always possible to open
the doors from the passenger’s com-
partment by means of the internal door
handles.
If, after a crash no fuel leaks or dam-
ages to the electric devices (e.g. head-
lights) are found and the car can be
started again, reset the fuel cut-off
switch and the power supply cut-off
switch (where provided). Follow the in-
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Resetting the power supply
cut-off switch
(where provided)The switch is located inside the fuse box
at battery positive terminal.
To reset the power supply cut-off switch,
proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 61to reset the
fuel cut-off switch;
❒open the bonnet;
❒operate the retaining clips A-fig. 62
and remove the protection cover B;
❒press buttonC-fig. 63to reset the
power supply cut-off switch.
A0E0126mfig. 62
Before resetting the
power supply cut-off
switch carefully inspect the car
for fuel leaks or damages to
electric devices (e.g. head-
lights).
WARNING
A0E0071mfig. 63
Resetting the fuel cut-off
switch
Before resetting the fu-
el cut-off switch care-
fully inspect the car for fuel
leaks or damages to electric
devices (e.g. headlights).
WARNING
To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press but-
tonA-fig. 61.
A0E0221mfig. 61