Alfa Romeo 159 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

To return the rear seat back
to its original position
Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of
both retainers.
Position seat belt buckles upwards.
IMPORTANTWhen the backrest is
properly secured, the “red band” B-
fig. 6on levers Ashall no longer be
visible. The “red band” actually indicates
that the backrest is not properly secured.
Make sure the head restraints are prop-
erly positioned.
Make sure the backrest is properly se-
cured at both sides (red bands not visi-
ble) to prevent it moves forward in the
event of sharp braking causing injuries
to passengers.
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ANCHORING THE LOAD
The boot houses 4 hooks (see fig. 8
andfig. 9) for anchoring ropes in or-
der to guarantee perfect load anchoring.
Hooks shall also be used to secure the
luggage retaining net (available as op-
tional, for versions/markets where ap-
plicable, at Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices).
A0E0270mfig. 8A0E0271mfig. 9
If you want to carry
reserve fuel in a can,
follow law regulations, only
using a certified can, suitably
fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the
risk of fire is increased in the
case of an accident.
WARNING
A heavy load that has
not been secured may
cause serious harm.
WARNING
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CURRENT OUTLET
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The current outlet is located on the left
side of the boot.
To use the current outlet, open the lid
A-fig. 12. The current outlet only
works with the key fitted into the igni-
tion device and can only be used to pow-
er accessories having max. 15A intake
(180 W).
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ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS
fig. 10 - 11
The boot sides are equipped with two odd-
ment compartments closed by a cover.
To open the cover press button Aand
turn it downwards.
A0E0273mfig. 10A0E0274mfig. 12A0E0272mfig. 11
Never use the outlet for
accessories with power
over the max. specified
one. Long power intake can run
down the battery and inhibit
engine starting.
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LUGGAGE NET
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The left and right sides of the boot are
quipped with a luggage retainer net.
–fig. 13- version with side lid
(where provided)
–fig. 14- version without side lid
–fig. 15- fixing elastic.
As optional, for versions/markets where
applicable, an additional luggage re-
tainer net can be fitted.
Use the seats A-fig. 16located in the
front part of the boot to hook the net as
shown in fig. 19.
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A0E0281mfig. 13A0E0282mfig. 14
A0E0275mfig. 16
A0E0476mfig. 15
Using seats B-fig. 17to secure the net
to the rear side of the boot.
To secure the net, fit hooks A-fig. 18
into seats Band press downwards.
To release the net, take it out upwards
while keeping button Cpressed.
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IMPORTANTTo remove the net roll
it up and check whether also the pas-
senger's compartment separation net
(where provided) is rolled up (see
next paragraph), then pull up lever
D-fig. 23. Raise the net and take it
out from the boot.To refit the net, proceed as follows:❒fit the net into the proper seat on the
left side (side without lever);
❒keep the lever D-fig. 22up and fit
the net into the proper seat on the
right side;
❒release lever D.
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A0E0278mfig. 20A0E0279mfig. 21
A0E0280mfig. 22
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
COVER
The luggage compartment cover
A-fig. 20can be rolled up and re-
moved.
To roll it up remove the two rear pins
B-fig. 21from their housings.
IMPORTANTHold the cover by han-
dleC-fig. 20and guide it during rolling
up.
A0E0308mfig. 17
A0E0276mfig. 18
A0E0277mfig. 19
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To extend it, take it out of the reel by
taking tongue A-fig. 24and secure
endsB-fig. 25into the two housings
C-fig. 26(one per side) located on
the roof of the car.
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Do not put objects on
the cover which may
damage it.
The objects put on the
cover may be thrown
forwards and injure passen-
gers should you brake sharply
or in the event of an accident.
Your are recommended to use
the passenger's compartment
separation net.
WARNING
PASSENGER'S
COMPARTMENT UPPER
SEPARATION NET
(where provided)
In addition to the luggage compartment
cover, certain versions are also fitted
with a passenger's compartment upper
separation net fig. 23.
The net for separating the passenger's
compartment from the boot is contained
into a special bar.
A0E0283mfig. 23A0E0287mfig. 24
A0E0288mfig. 25
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SOUND SYSTEM
CD Changer (where provided)
O certain versions, behind the right boot
lid, is fitted a CD Changer for 10 discs
(seefig.
28).
Amplifier (where provided)
Versions equipped with Bose Hi-Fi sys-
tem also have an amplifier behind the
left boot lid. Passenger's compartment
separating net
removal/refitting
To remove the net press button D-
fig. 27as shown in the figure, move
the separating net releasing it from its
seat, on both left and right side. make
the net slide as shown in the figure, re-
moving the pins from their seats.
To refit the net reverse the removal op-
erations described previously. To roll up the net, release ends B-
fig. 25from housings C-fig. 26and
guide it during rolling.
A0E0291mfig. 27A0E0284mfig. 26A0E0305mfig. 28
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ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
The car can be fitted with two longitu-
dinal bars fig. 30that can be used, by
adding special accessories to carry var-
ious objects (e.g.: skis, windsurf, etc.)
IMPORTANTNever exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section "Techni-
cal Specifications").
FUEL CAP EMERGENCY
OPENING
In the event of a failure, to open the
fuel cap proceed as follows:
❒open the fuse box lid A-fig. 29on
the right side of the boot as shown
by the arrow;
❒pull the string Bset aside the use
box.
A0E0285mfig. 29A0E0286mfig. 30
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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. 31shows
an example of child restraint system.
The Universal Isofix child's seat covers
weight group 1.
Because of the different attachment sys-
tem, the child seat must be secured by
the specific bottom metal rings
A-fig. 32, located in the squab up-
holstery, in the position marked by
isofix flags (accessible by opening the
zips on the covers) to the specific ring
A-fig. 33located behind the rear seat
squab level with the child seat.A0E0174mfig. 32
A0E0477mfig. 33
fig. 31A0E0241m
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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".
At Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo you can find
the "Universal Isofix" "Duo Plus" child's
seat.
For any further detail on installation
and/or use, refer to the “Instructions
Manual” that must be provided by the
child restraint system's Manufacturer. To use fastener A-fig. 33, proceed as
follows:
❒tilt the rear set backrest (see para-
graph "Extending the boot" in this
section);
❒pull up fastener Aand then secure
the belt to the fastener.
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Mount the child re-
straint system only
with the car stationary. The
Universal Isofix child restraint
system is properly anchored to
the mounting brackets when
clicks are heard. In any case,
keep to the installation in-
structions that must be pro-
vided by the child restraint
system's Manufacturer.
WARNING
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IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph “When needing to
change a bulb" in section "In an emer-
gency".
IMPORTANTBefore changing a bulb,
read carefully the instructions given in
section "In an emergency".
REAR LIGHT UNITS
Reversing light/
rear fog lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒remove cover A-fig. 35working
with a screwdriver in the point indi-
cated by the arrow;
❒remove and replace the burnt-out
bulb by pressing it slightly and turn-
ing it counterclockwise fig. 37:
C: reversing light bulb on passenger
side or right side;
C: rear fog light bulb on driver side or
left side;
❒refit the bulb holder unit securing it
properly using the retaining tabs B-
fig. 36;
❒close cover A-fig. 35.
A0E0292mfig. 35
A0E0293mfig. 36
IMPORTANTTo release the inspec-
tion lid, protect the screwdriver tip with
a cloth to prevent scratching.
❒remove the bulb holder unit by press-
ing the retaining tabs B-fig. 36;
A0E0294mfig. 37
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