start stop button Alfa Romeo 159 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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QUICK WINDSCREEN
AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Press button -: the button leds -,
√and(will turn on. To turn this func-
tion off, press again button
-the but-
ton led will turn off. After defrosting, turn
the function off to keep top comfort con-
ditions.
Window demisting
Climate control system
√is very use-
ful to speed up window demisting and
it is therefore to be turned on in the
event of considerable moisture. In any
case it is recommended to perform the
following preventive demisting proce-
dure:
❒turn air recirculation off (if on);
❒turn knob Cto second speed;
❒turn knob BtoQ.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button (to activate the demist-
ing/defrosting function: when this func-
tion is on, the circular led around the but-
ton will turn on.
On certain versions, turning this function
on will also activate windscreen de-
frosting in the windscreen wiper area.
This function is timed and switches off
automatically after few minutes, or by
pressing again the button or by turning
the engine off. It will not be switched
on automatically when restarting the en-
gine.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the heated rear window
over the heating filaments to avoid dam-
age that might cause it to stop work-
ing properly.
WARMING THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob Ato the required temper-
ature;
❒turn knob Cto the required speed;
❒turn knob Bto the required distribu-
tion:
N: to warm the feet of front and rear
passengers;
M: to warm the feet and keep the face
cool (bilevel function);
Q: to warm the feet and at the same
time demist the windscreen;
❒turn air recirculation off (if on).
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CLIMATE CONTROL
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF
Press button √to turn the compressor
on: when climate control compressor is
on the circular led around the button will
turn on. Compressor will stay on also af-
ter turning the engine off.
To turn the compressor off press again
button
√.
With compressor off, the system will
check whether outside temperature is
higher or lower/same as the set one:
❒if outside temperature is lower than
the set one, the system will operate
regularly also with compressor off;
❒if outside temperature is higher than
the set one, the system will not be
able to keep the required condition,
the set temperature values will then
start to flash on the display.Temperature detection (compressor off
and outside temperature higher than set
temperature) is activated each time the
electronic key is fitted into the ignition
device.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button (to activate the demist-
ing/defrosting function: when this func-
tion is on, the circular led around the but-
ton will turn on.
On certain versions, turning this function
on will also activate windscreen de-
frosting in the windscreen wiper area.
This function is timed and switches off
automatically after few minutes, or by
pressing again the button or by turning
the engine off. It will not be switched
on automatically when restarting the en-
gine.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.
Operation of the cli-
mate control compres-
sor is necessary for cooling
and dehumidifying the air; it is
advisable to keep this function
always on, to prevent window
misting problems.
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SUNROOF
(where provided)
The sunroof consists of a moving pane
sliding horizontally and retractable.
When closed it enables sunlight to get
into the passenger compartment, where-
as when open it enables wide opening
of the whole glass sunroof surface.
The sunroof is provided with manually-
operated sun curtain with handle and air
vents.
Sunroof can only be operated when the
key is fitted into the ignition device.
Do not open the sunroof
if there is snow or ice on
it: it could be damaged.
IMPORTANTTop comfort position
with sunroof open is obtained by turn-
ing selector A-fig. 87to position.
Operating the selector it is possible to
open/close the sunroof in one of the fol-
lowing cases:
❒fitting the electronic key into the ig-
nition device;
❒in the first 2 minutes after removing
the key from the ignition device or up
to door opening.
Opening from outside the car
Press the electronic key button
Ëfor
over 2 seconds.
When leaving the car,
the ignition key should
be removed to prevent the
sunroof from being operated
inadvertently and harming
anyone remaining in the car.
Improper use of the sunroof
can be dangerous. Before and
during its operation ensure
that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving roof ei-
ther by personal objects get-
ting caught in the mechanism
or by being injured by it di-
rectly.
WARNING
C
A0E0238mfig. 87
SUNROOF OPENING
Opening from inside the car
Turn selector A-fig. 87, as shown by the
arrow. The sunroof will stop in position as
soon as the selector is released.
The movement of the roof may be inter-
rupted and restarted by means of slight
pressure on selector A.
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SUN CURTAIN fig. 88
The sun curtain shall be used to adjust
brightness inside the passenger com-
partment. Sun curtain is fitted with han-
dle and air vents. Sunroof sliding by pressing the electronic
key button
Ëcan be stopped by operat-
ing selector A-fig. 87(by changing its
position or pressing it).
Changing selector position, will make
the sunroof slide to the new position ig-
noring button
Ë.
Open and close the roof
only when the vehicle
is stationary.
WARNING
A0E0070mfig. 88
SUNROOF CLOSING
Turn selector A-fig. 87counter-clock-
wise.
The movement of the roof may be in-
terrupted and restarted by means of
slight pressure on selector A.
Though the selector A(by pressing it)
it is possible to use the “Inhibit” posi-
tion that will exclude the anti-crushing
safety system.
If when removing the key from the ig-
nition device, you activate sunroof slid-
ing by pressing the electronic key but-
ton
Ëwhile sunroof sliding by manual
control (by pressing the selector) is be-
ing performed, this last control will pre-
vail. To make the sunroof sliding auto-
matically you have to press again but-
ton
Ë.
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ Fully press the clutch pedal, without
pressing the accelerator;
❒Put the gear lever neutral;
❒Fit the electronic key into the ignition
device to stop limit;
❒Briefly press the START/STOPbut-
ton.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒Fully press the clutch pedal, without
pressing the accelerator;
❒Put the gear lever neutral;
❒fit the electronic key down into the
ignition device until it stops. The in-
strument panel warning light
m
will turn on;
❒Wait for the warning light mto
turn off. The hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen;
❒Briefly press the START/STOPbut-
ton as soon as the warning light
m
turns on. Waiting for too long means
making spark plugs heating useless. The starter automatically operates until
the engine starts.
With engine off and electronic key in-
serted in the ignition device, it is possible
to operate the automatic ignition briefly
pressing the START/STOPbutton and
keeping the clutch pedal pressed.
IMPORTANTIt is possible to start the
engine keeping pressed only the brake
pedal. In that case, automatic start is not
enabled. Then press the START/STOP
button and release it as soon as the en-
gine starts.
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The starter automatically operates until
the engine starts.
With engine off and electronic key in-
serted in the ignition device, it is possi-
ble to operate the automatic ignition
briefly pressing the START/STOPbut-
ton and keeping the clutch pedal
pressed.
In the event of cold weather, we rec-
ommend to wait for warning light
m
turn off before operating the starter.
IMPORTANTIt is possible to start the
engine keeping pressed only the brake
pedal. In that case, automatic start is not
enabled. Then press the START/STOP
button and release it as soon as the en-
gine starts.IMPORTANT
If at start-up the engine turns off, restart
it by pressing the clutch or brake pedal
and then press button START/STOP.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not insist but contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
With car started the electronic key is
locked into the ignition device and it can
be removed only after switching the en-
gine off. With car running and key
locked into the ignition device, forced
key removal could damage the ignition
device.Start-up failures, if any, are indicated by
the turning on of the warning light
Y
on the instrument panel (on certain ver-
sions a dedicated message is displayed).
In this case contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
If the engine will not start after pressing
buttonSTART/STOP, repeat the
start-up procedure by pressing the oth-
er pedal (clutch or brake).
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Start-up failures
The system can recognise start-up fail-
ures.
In the event of failure, the electronic key
can be removed from the ignition device to
enable the driver to carry out the follow-
ing operations:
❒turn the instrument panel off by
pressing button START/STOPor
removing the electronic key from the
ignition device;
❒start the engine again by pressing the
clutch/brake pedal and button
START/STOP.
IMPORTANT In the event of engine
locking while the car is running, due to
safety reasons it will not be possible to
take the electronic key out of the igni-
tion device. To remove it, press button
START/STOPwith brake pedal (or
clutch pedal) released and car stopped.
HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS
JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel engines)
Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium revs. Do not acceler-
ate abruptly;
❒Do not drive at full performance for
the initial kilometres. Wait until the
coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
IMPORTANTAfter a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
With car stopped press button START/
STOP. When the engine is off it will be
possible to remove the electronic key
from the ignition device.
In an emergency, and
for safety reasons the
engine can be turned off when
the car is running by pressing
repeatedly (3 times within
2 seconds) or by keeping
pressed button START/STOP
for a few seconds. In this case
the steering lock cannot be en-
gaged.
WARNING
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IMPORTANTTurning the car off will
deactivate the electronic safety systems
and turn off the external lights.
IMPORTANTIn the event of engine
locking while the car is running, due to
safety reasons it will not be possible to
take the electronic key out of the igni-
tion device. To remove it, turn the in-
strument panel on and off by pressing
buttonSTART/STOPwith brake ped-
al (and clutch pedal) released and car
stopped.REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC
KEY FROM THE IGNITION
DEVICE IN AN EMERGENCY
In the event of a failure at engine switch-
ing off system or at electronic key un-
locking system proceed as follows:
❒press the unlocking button to remove
the metal insert (see paragraph
“Electronic key” in section “Dash-
board and controls”);
❒fit the metal insert B-fig. 1of the
electronic key into the slot A;
❒remove the electronic key from the
ignition device.
A quick burst on the ac-
celerator before turning
off the engine serves
absolutely no practical purpose,
it wastes fuel and is damaging
especially to turbocharged en-
gines.
IMPORTANTOnly fit the metal insert
Bof the electronic key into slot A-fig.1.
IMPORTANTStop the car before
emergency removal of the key, since re-
moving the key with the engine running
will turn both the engine and the in-
strument panel off and the steering lock
will not be engaged.
A0E0043mfig. 1
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This cycle is performed only once when
the outside temperature read is lower
than or equal to 3°C and it can be re-
peated only when outside temperature
exceeds
6 °C and then falls down to 3 °C or be-
low.
IMPORTANTIn the event of outside
temperature sensor failure, the display
will show dashes instead of the value.PRE-HEATING
GLOW PLUGS
(diesel versions -
amber)
PRE-HEATING
GLOW PLUGS
FAILURE
(diesel
versions - amber)
Pre-heating glow plugs
Fitting the key into the ignition device
the warning light turns on and it will turn
off when glow plugs reach the preset
temperature. Start the engine immedi-
ately after warning light switching off.
IMPORTANTWith mild or hot ambi-
ent temperature, warning light stays on
for very short time.
m
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches
or falls below 3°C, the display will show
a warning message, symbol
√, and a
buzzer will sound to warn the driver of
the possible presence of ice on the road.
On certain versions, once the above
warning indication cycle is over or when
pressing briefly the button MENU:
– the displayed message goes off and
previously active screen is displayed
again;
– temperature indication stops flashing;
– symbol
√stays displayed at the bot-
tom right of the screen (until outside
temperature is lower than or equal to
6°C).
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Heated rear window F40 30 56
Defrosting of external mirrors/heated windshield relay coil F41 7.5 56
Brake branch point power (ABS/VDC) –
Steering angle branch point – Yawing sensor F42 7.5 56
Windshield wiper/washer F43 30 56
Front cigar lighter on central console F44 10 56
Supply of socket in the boot F45 15 56
Sunroof F46 20 56
Power supply of driver door node F47 20 56
Power supply of passenger door nodes F48 30 56
+ Key for wheel node/Sunroof control unit/
Front and rear ceiling lights/Cvs/Blue&Me node/Volumetric/
Left and right seat F49 7.5 56
Air Bag system F50 7.5 56
Supply under key for Telematic info node/
Automatic gearbox node/Additional heater/
Left dashboard controls/ START/STOP button,
Parking sensors control unit/Electrochromatic mirror/
Blue&Me node/Car radio prearrangement/AQS/Cruise Control F51 7.5 56
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