buttons Alfa Romeo 159 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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Selecting the language
(Language)
Display messages can be shown in the
following languages: Italian, English,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Dutch and Brazilian.
To set the required language proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press button MENU, the pre-
viously set “language” will show on
the display;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired language;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.Adjusting the button volume
(Keys Vol.)
With this function the volume of the
roger-beep accompanying the activation
of certain buttons can be adjusted ac-
cording to 8 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU, the pre-
viously set “level” will show on the
display;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen. Adjusting the failure/warning
buzzer volume (Beep Vol.)
With this function the volume of the
buzzer accompanying any failure/warn-
ing indication can be adjusted according
to 8 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
❒briefly press button MENU, the pre-
viously set “level” will show on the
display;
❒press button +or–to select the re-
quired volume;
❒briefly press button MENUto go
back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the stan-
dard screen.
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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
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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.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.
FRONT SEATS SPORTS
(where provided)
fig. 33/a
Certain versions are fitted with manu-
ally or electrically adjustable front seats
with sports configuration.
To adjust these seats see the indications
contained in previous paragraphs.
A0E0421mfig. 33/a
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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 buttonsAandB-fig. 35(set
aside the two head restraint sup-
ports) then remove the head re-
straints by pulling them upwards.
A0E0473mfig. 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.
WARNING
A0E0479mfig. 35
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are adjustable in height
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.
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttonsAandB-fig. 34(set
aside the two head restraint sup-
ports) then remove the head re-
straints by pulling them upwards.
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Electrically folding of the
mirror (only versions with 4
power windows)
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirrors by press-
ing button C-fig. 39.
To bring the mirrors back to driving po-
sition press again button C-fig. 39.
A0E0081mfig. 40
Manually folding of the mirror
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirror moving it
from positionA-fig. 40 to position B.
As the driver’s door mir-
ror is curved, it may
slightly alter the per-
ception of distance.
When driving the mir-
rors shall always be in
open position.
WARNING
Storing the “parking”
position of the door mirror
on the passenger side
On versions equipped with electric seats,
when engaging reverse for parking to
improve visibility the driver can adjust
(and store) the passenger's door mirror
to a position different than that used
commonly.
To store mirror position proceed as fol-
lows:
❒To perform storing, proceed as fol-
lows: engage reverse with car
stopped and electronic key fitted in-
to the ignition device;
❒move device A-fig. 39to position
2(passenger door mirror selection);
❒adjust the passenger door mirror to
obtain the best position for parking
manoeuvres;
❒keep one of the buttons C-fig. 33
pressed for at least 3 seconds (see
paragraph “Seats” in this section).
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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-
ature and distribution.
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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.
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-
ing up through a proper strategy.
A0E0091mfig. 48
This sensor can be deactivated through
any manual system control when the
strategy is operating. The sensor is en-
abled at each start-up and in any case
when the user presses one of the AUTO
buttons.
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I- OFF button to disable climate control;
L- air recirculation on/off button;
M- climate control compressor on/off button;
N- passenger’s compartment temperature sensor TWO-ZONE controls fig. 49
A- air distribution buttons (on driver and
passenger side);
B- temperature adjustment knob on dri-
ver side;
C- automatic operation button (AUTO);
D- climate control data display;
E- temperature adjustment knob on
passenger side;
F- heated rear window/door mirrors
on/off button;
G- MAX-DEF function button (fast de-
frosting/demisting function for wind-
screen, heated rear window and door
mirrors with heating function);
H- buttons for adjusting the fan speed;
fig. 49 - TWO-ZONE configurationA0E0453m
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THREE-ZONE controls fig. 50
Front controls
A- air distribution buttons (driver and pas-
senger side);
B- temperature adjustment knob on driver
side;
C- automatic operation button (AUTO);
D- climate control data display;
E- temperature adjustment knob on passen-
ger side;
F- heated rear window/door mirrors on/off
button;
G- MAX-DEF function button (fast defrost-
ing/demisting function for windscreen, heat-
ed rear window and door mirrors with heating
function);
H- buttons for adjusting the fan speed;
I- OFF button to disable climate control;
L- air recirculation on/off button;
M- climate control compressor on/off button;
N- passenger’s compartment temperature
sensor
Rear controls
P- knob for adjusting temperature on rear
passenger side;
Q- button for turning on automatic operation
(AUTO) and for turning off air flow to rear
seats (OFF);
R- air distribution buttons;
S- rear temperature display.
fig. 50 - THREE-ZONE configuration - Front and rear controlsA0E0454m
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FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Press buttons +/–to increase or to de-
crease the fan speed.
The fan speed is shown by the lit bars on
the display:
❒min fan speed = one bar lit;
❒max fan speed = 6 bars lit;
At starting, if climate control system is
operating in automatic mode, the fan
speed is kept at minimum until the en-
gine has started.
With compressor on and engine running,
the fan speed cannot fall below the min.
speed.
The fan can be cut off (all bars off) on-
ly if the climate control compressor has
been switched off by pressing button
√.
To restore automatic fan speed control
after a manual adjustment, press but-
tons AUTO. AUTO will also go off if the system (spe-
cially when compressor is turned off
manually) cannot reach or cannot keep
the required temperature.
It is inadvisable to use
air recirculation on
rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the pos-
sibility of windows misting up
inside.
WARNING
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(AUTO BUTTON)
Pressing button AUTO (front and rear
controls) the displays will show AUTO
and the system will automatically ad-
just:
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution in passenger com-
partment;
❒air recirculation;
❒compressor;
and it will cancel all the previous man-
ual adjustments.
Wording AUTO will disappear from the
display of the involved area (driver or
front passenger side or rear passenger
side) when performing whatever oper-
ation (excluding temperature change).
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