Alfa Romeo 159 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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–extra-urban cycle: frequent ac-
celerating in all gears, simulating ex-
traurban use of the car; the speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h;
–combined consumption: is cal-
culated weighing about 37% of urban
cycle consumption and about 63% of
extraurban consumption.IMPORTANT The type of route,
traffic situations, weather condi-
tions, driving style, general con-
ditions of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, load, cli-
mate control system, roof rack,
other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those
measured.FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in
the table below are determined on the
basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
–urban cycle: cold starting followed
by driving that simulates urban use of
the car;
Fuel consumption according to Urban Extra-urban Combined1999/100/ECDirective (litres x 100 km)
1.810.3 (
) 6.0 () 7.6 ()10.7 () 6.1 () 7.8 ()
1.9 JTS12.2 (
) 6.6 () 8.7 ()12.3 () 6.7 () 8.8 ()
2.2 JTS12.8 (
) 7.1 () 9.2 ()13.0 () 7.2 () 9.3 ()
3.2 JTS 4x216.4 (
) 7.9 () 11.0 ()16.5 () 7.9 () 11.1 ()
3.2 JTS 4x416.7 (
) 8.3 () 11.4 ()17.0 () 8.3 () 11.5 ()
1.9 JTD
M8v7.8 () 4.8 () 5.9 ()7.9 () 4.9 () 6.0 ()
1.9 JTD
M16v7.9 () 4.8 () 5.9 ()8.0 () 4.8 () 6.0 ()
2.4 JTD
M4x29.2 () 5.4 () 6.8 ()9.2 () 5.5 () 6.9 ()
2.4 JTD
M4x49.7 () 5.8 () 7.2 ()9.9 () 5.9 () 7.4 ()
() Saloon versions () Sportwagon versions
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CO2EMISSIONS
The CO2emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption.
CO2EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO 1999/100/EC DIRECTIVE (g/km)
Sportwagon versions Saloon versions
1.8 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM8v 1.9 JTDM16v 2.4 JTDM2.4 JTDM
4X24X4 210 HP 4X24X4
179 205 218 260 270 157 157 179 192
1.8 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM8v 1.9 JTDM16v 2.4 JTDM2.4 JTDM
4X24X4 210 HP 4X24X4
183 207 220 262 272 159 159 181 194
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Certification number
T939 NTR939
European Union and
Countries applying
EC directive
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Bulgaria
China
❒Data unavailable at the time of printing.
N15278
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CMII ID : 2006DJ0352CMII ID : 2006DJ0351
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: Ministerial Certifications
05230523
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Certification number
T939 NTR939
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Singapore
South Africa
Taiwan
❒Data unavailable at the time of printing.
AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC
Numéro d’agrément : MR 2395 ANRT 2006
Date d’agrément : 13/01/2006AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC
Numéro d’agrément : MR 2394 ANRT 2006
Date d’agrément : 13/01/2006
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA 104022Complies with
IDA Standards
DA 104022
TA-2005/701
APPROVEDTA-2005/702
APPROVED YYYYXXXX-XXXYYYYXXXX-XXX
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REARSCREEN WIPER ......................................... 276
BOOT .............................................................. 277
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ...................................... 284
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
"UNIVERSAL ISOFIX" CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ... 285
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ..................... 288
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ..................... 290
IF A FUSE BLOWS ............................................. 292
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Never use the wiper to
remove ice or snow from
the rear window. In these
conditions, the wiper is submitted
to excessive effort that results in
motor protection cutting in and
wiper operation inhibition for few
seconds as a consequence. Should
it be not possible to restore its
operation, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service.
HANGING THE REARSCREEN
WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A-fig. 2, slacken
the nut Band remove the arm C;
❒position the new arm correctly, ful-
ly tighten the nut Band then lower
the cover A.
REARSCREEN WIPER
OPERATION
Rear window wiper
activation/deactivation
Turning the unstable ring nut A-fig. 1
to position
'ON/OFFwill obtain flick
wipe of the rear window wiper. To turn
it off, turn the ring nut back to position
'ON/OFF.
The activation of the rear windshield
wiper occurs also with the front wind-
shield wipe on and reverse gear insert-
ed.
Rear window "smart"
washing
Turning the unstable ring nut A-fig. 1
to position &will obtain rear window
washing. Keeping the unstable ring nut
at position &it will be possible to acti-
vate with just one movement both the
windscreen wiper and the rear window
wiper; the latter comes actually into ac-
tion automatically when the unstable
ring nut is kept at position &for over
half a second.
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A0E0264mfig. 1A0E0267mfig. 2
The rear window wiper stops working
a few strokes after releasing the ring
nut; a further stroke after about 6 sec-
onds completes the wiping operation.
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SPRAY NOZZLE
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the reservoir
(see "Checking fluid levels" in section
"Car maintenance").
Then check that the nozzle holes A-
fig. 3are not clogged, if necessary use
a needle to clean them.
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A0E0269mfig. 4
A0E0263mfig. 5
A0E0268mfig. 3
BOOT
TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING FROM THE INSIDE
To open the tailgate from the inside if
the battery is flat or the electric tailgate
lock is failing, proceed as follows:
❒tilt the rear seats completely (see
paragraph "Extending the boot" in
section "Dashboard and controls");
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒take the screwdriver from the tool
container and working inside the
boot (on the rear part), fit it into seat
A-fig. 4and then operate lever B-
fig. 5.
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The boot extension to the right makes
it possible to carry two passengers on
the rear seat left-hand side. The boot ex-
tension to the left makes it possible to
carry one passenger on the rear seat
right-hand side.
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EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3)
or totally extended splitting the rear
seat.
Proceed as follows:
❒lower completely the rear seat head
restraints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twist-
ed;
❒lift seat back lever A-fig. 6to un-
lock respectively the left or right sec-
tion of the backrest and tilt the seat
back forward. Lever raising is indi-
cated by a “red band” B.
A0E0085mfig. 6
IMPORTANT
❒before performing the operation of
folding the backrest over, make sure
that the rear head restraints are in
the “rest” position (completely low-
ered). The head restraints can be re-
moved to improve the load carrying
capacity;
❒before tilting the backrest, ensure
that the rear armrest is not lowered.
Otherwise, insert it in its seat (see
section “Internal equipment” in
chapter “Dashboard and controls”).
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