dashboard Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
It is possible to mount both the tradi-
tional restraint system and the "Univer-
sal Isofix" one. Remember that in case
of Universal Isofix child's seats, you can
only use all those seats approved with
the ECE R44/03 writing "Universal
Isofix".
PRESETTING FOR
MOUNTING THE
"UNIVERSAL
ISOFIX" CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a
new European standardised system for
carrying children safely. fig. 28shows
an example of child restraint system.
The Universal Isofix child's seat covers
weight group 1.
Due to its different anchoring system,
the Universal Isofix child's seat shall be
anchored to the proper lower metal fas-
tenersA-fig. 29, set between rear
seat back and cushion. The upper belt
(available with the child's seat) shall be
then secured to fastener B-fig. 30set
in the boot at child's seat level.To use fastener B, proceed as follows:
❒tilt the rear set backrest (see para-
graph "Boot" in section "Dashboard
and controls");
❒pull up fastener Band then secure
the belt to the fastener.
A0E0174mfig. 29
A0E0289mfig. 30
fig. 28A0E0241m

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CORRECT USE
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CONTROLS
INDEX
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 245
Bonnet ................................... 105
Boot ................................ 101-277
– light replacement ................ 208
Brakes .................................... 256
Bulb (replacement) .................. 196
– general instructions ............. 196
– types of bulbs ..................... 197
Capacities ............................... 266
Car inactivity ............................ 164
Car maintenance................. 223
– periodical checks ................. 227
– use of the car under heavy
conditions .......................... 227
– service Schedule ................. 225
– scheduled service ................ 224
Carrying children safely ............. 135
– child restraint systems ......... 138
– passenger’s seat compliance . 138
– presetting for mounting the
“Universal Isofix” child restraint
system ....................... 140-285
Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80Checking fluid levels ................. 228
Child lock device ...................... 97
Cigar lighter ............................. 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual .............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 270
CODE card ............................... 12
Containing running costs ........... 157
Controls .................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 151
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 206
Cruise Control .......................... 76
Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 236
Dimensions ............................. 261
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 200
– control ............................... 70
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 200-201-203
– control ............................... 70
Doors ..................................... 96 ABS system ............................ 108
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 117
Additional heater ...................... 69
Air/pollen filter ........................ 236
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 10
Alfa 159 Sportwagon....... 275
Armrest
– central ............................... 82
– rear ............................ 83-84
Ashtray ................................... 87
ASR system ............................. 112
At the filling station .................. 125
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 237
– jump starting ...................... 182
– recharging .......................... 219
– replacing ............................ 238
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 239
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CORRECT USE
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AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
Fuel cut-off and power supply
switches ................................ 81
Fuel feed ................................ 255
Fuel filler cap ........................... 126
Fuses (replacement) .......... 209-291
Gearbox (use) ........................ 156
Glass/can holder ...................... 87
Glove compartment .................. 85
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 207
Handbrake .............................. 155
Hazard lights ........................... 72
Head restraints .................. 48-49
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 73
– fluid level ........................... 232
Headlights ............................... 65
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 106
– headlight adjustment abroad 107
– headlight aiming device ....... 106
– front fog light adjustment ..... 107
Hill Holder system .................... 111
Homelink ................................ 89
Identification data .................... 250
If an exterior light burns out 196-286
If an interior light burns out . 205-289
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................. 181
Inactivity of the car ................... 164Inertial fuel cut-off switch .......... 80
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ................... 117
Instrument panel ...................... 7-8
Instruments ............................. 21
Interior fittings ......................... 83
Interiors .................................. 247
Isofix universal
(child's seat) .................. 140-285
Jacking the car ........................ 220
Labels
– identification data ............... 250
– bodywork paint .................. 251
Level checks ............................ 230
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 199
– control ............................... 70
Manual climate control system ... 55
MSR system ............................ 114
Multifunction display ................. 25
Number plate light ................... 204
Oddments compartments .......... 88
Paint ...................................... 246
Parking ................................... 155
Parking lights
– control ............................... 72 Electronic key .......................... 12
Engine
– identification code ............... 252
– marking ............................. 251
– technical data ..................... 253
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 232
– level check ......................... 231
– specifications ...................... 266
Engine starting ......................... 152
Environment protection ............. 127
EOBD system ........................... 115
External lights .......................... 70
Eyeglasses holder ..................... 87
Fix&Go automatic (device) ....... 190
Flashing the headlights ............. 70
Fluid level checks ..................... 230
Fluids and lubricants ................. 267
Follow me home (device) ......... 71
Front air bags .......................... 141
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control ............................... 78
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 72
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 269
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 81
– fuel gauge ......................... 22

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CONTROLS
INDEX
Roof rack/ski rack ............. 106-284
Rubber hoses ........................... 243
Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices.................... 129
S.B.R. system .......................... 131
Seat belts ............................... 130
Seats ...................................... 45
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ......... 200-203
– control ............................... 70
Ski tunnel ............................... 84
Smart washing ........................ 74
Snow chains ............................ 163
Sound system (presetting) ........ 116
Steering .................................. 256
Steering lock ........................... 21
Steering wheel (adjustment) ..... 49
Sun curtains ............................ 88
Sun visors ............................... 88
Sunroof .................................. 93
Suspensions ............................ 256
Symbols ................................. 10
Technical Specifications...... 249
Third brake light ....................... 204
Top speeds .............................. 263
Towing the car ......................... 221
Towing trailers
– installing the tow hook ........ 159
T.P.M.S. system ........................ 122
Transmission ............................ 255
Tyres– changing ........................... 183
– inflation pressures ............... 260
– snow tyres ......................... 162
– standard tyres .................... 259
– understanding tyre marking .. 257
VDC system ............................ 110
Warning lights and
messages.......................... 165
Weights .................................. 264
Wheel geometry ...................... 260
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258
Wheels
– changing ........................... 183
– technical data ..................... 257
Wheels and tyres ..................... 241
Windows (cleaning) ................. 247
Windscreen washer
– control ............................... 75
– fluid level ........................... 232
Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................... 243
– control ............................... 73
– nozzle ............................... 244 Parking sensors ........................ 118
Performance ............................ 263
Power windows ....................... 99
Pretensioners ........................... 132
Protecting the environment ........ 127
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 208
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 190
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 271
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 117
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control ............................... 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 202
– control ............................... 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 30
Rev counter ............................. 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Right hand drive version.. 292
Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258

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1.Adjustable swivel side air vents -2.Front side window demisting/defrosting vents -3.Passenger’s air bag - 4.Fuel lev-
el gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pressure
gauge (diesel versions) - 5.Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 6.Upper central vent - 7.External lights control lever -
8.Driver’s air bag and horn - 9.Instrument panel - 10.Windscreen wiper control lever - 11.Front side window demist-
ing/defrosting vents - 12.Adjustable swivel side air vents - 13.Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp
aiming device. - 14.Dashboard fusebox lid - 15.Bonnet opening lever - 16. Sound system controls on the steering wheel
(where provided) - 17.Driver’s knees air bag - 18.Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 19.Ignition device - 20.En-
gine START/STOP button - 21.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 22.Sound system (where provided) - 23.Glove
box - 24.Passenger’s knees air bag (where provided)
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