engine Alfa Romeo 159 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electronic
control units. Contact a specialised work-
shop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be
washed with the engine cold and the key
removed from the ignition device. After
washing make sure that the various pro-
tections (e.g. rubber caps and various cov-
ers) have not been damaged or removed. Windows
Use specific window cleaner products. Use
also clean cloths to avoid scratching the
glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANTThe inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments
to avoid damaging the heating device.Front headlights
Front headlights shall be washed with
soft cloth moistened with water and car
detergent.
IMPORTANT Cleaning headlight lens-
es with a dry cloth will damage the
headlights with lack of performance as
a consequence. Solvents mat the lens-
es with lack of performance as a con-
sequence.
IMPORTANT When washing the front
headlights with a water monitor noz-
zle keep at least 2 cm away from the
lenses.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ........................................ 250
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 252
ENGINE .......................................................... 253
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 255
TRANSMISSION ............................................... 255
BRAKES........................................................... 256
STEERING........................................................ 256
SUSPENSIONS.................................................. 256
WHEELS.......................................................... 257
DIMENSIONS.................................................... 261
PERFORMANCE................................................. 263
WEIGHTS......................................................... 264
CAPACITIES...................................................... 266
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS................................... 267
FUEL CONSUMPTION......................................... 269
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2EMISSIONS .............................................. 270
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS ............................. 271
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IDENTIFICATION LABEL
This is to be found in the engine com-
partment, aside the upper right shock-
absorber connection and it bears the fol-
lowing identification data:
A.Space for details of national ho-
mologation
B.Space for punching the consecutive
chassis number
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
You are advised to note the identifica-
tion codes. The identification data
stamped and given on the plates and
their position are the following fig. 1:
1- Identification label
2- Body label
3- Bodywork paint identification label
4- Engine label.C.Space available for maximum
weights authorised by various national
regulations
D.Space for version and any supple-
mentary indications to those specified
E.Space for smoke coefficient (diesel
versions only)
F.Space for punching the Manufactur-
er’s name.
A0A0045mfig. 1A0E0013mfig. 2
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BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
This is located in the inner side of the
tailgate fig. 4and it includes:
A. Paint manufacturer
B. Name of colour
C. Colour code.
D.Colour code for touching up and re-
spraying.
ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the gear-
box side, on the rear left side.
BODYWORK LABEL
This is located on the passenger com-
partment floor near the front passen-
ger’s seat.
It can be reached by raising cover
A-fig. 3and it includes:
❒type of vehicle (ZAR 939000);
❒Manufacturer’s serial number (chas-
sis number).
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A0A0222mfig. 4A0A0175mfig. 3
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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine code Bodywork version
1.8 140 HP939A4000 939AXL1A 21C / 939BXL1A 22C ()
1750 TURBO BENZINA (***)939B1000 939AXN1B 52 (**) / 939BXN1B 53 () (**)
3.2 JTS 4x2939A000 939AXG1B 44 / 939BXG1B 45 ()
3.2 JTS 4x4939A000 939AXG2B 09B / 939BXG2B 16B ()
1.9 JTD
M8v939A1000 939AXE1B 04C
939A7000 (Õ) 939AXH1B 06D (Õ)
939BXE1B 14C ()
939BXH1B 17D ()(Õ)
939AXE1B 04D ()939BXE1B 14D () ()
1.9 JTD
M16v939A2000 939AXC1B 01E ()
939A8000 (Õ) 939BXC1B 12G () ()
939AXC1B 01F ()
939BXC1B 12H () ()
939AXF1B 05D () (Õ) 939BXF1B 15F () () (Õ)
2.0 JTD
M(***)939B3000 939AXP1B 54 (**)
939AXP1B 54B
939BXP1B 55 (
) (**)
939BXP1B 55B ()
939AXP1B 54C ()939BXP1B 55C () ()
2.0 JTDM(***) (Õ)844A2000 939AXQ1B 62 () / 939BXQ1B 63 () ()
2.4 JTDM4x2939A9000 939AXM1B 39B / 939BXM1B 40B ()
2.4 JTDM4x4939A9000 939AXM2B 35B / 939BXM2B 36B ()
() Sportwagon versions (Õ) For specific markets (**) Pack TI (***) Euro 5 versions () ECO versions
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3.2 JTS
939A000
Otto
6 in 60° V
4
89 X 85.6
3195
191
260
6200
322
32.8
4500
BOSCH
HR7MPP152
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228) 1.8
140 HP
939A4000
Otto
4 in line
4
80.5 x 88.2
1796
103
140
6500
175
17.8
3800
BOSCH
FQR8 LEU2
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
To change plugs contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
2.2 JTS (*)
939A5000
Otto
4 in line
4
86 X 94.6
2198
136
185
6500
230
23.4
4500
NGKFR5CP
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
(*) Selespeed version
ENGINE
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
1750 TURBO BENZINA
939B1000
Otto
4 in line
4
83.0 x 80.5
1742
147
200
5000
320
32.6
1400
NGK
ILKAR7D6G
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(Specification EN228)
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1.9
JTD
M8v
939A1000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90.4
1910
88
120
4000
280
28.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)1.9
JTDM16v
939A2000
Diesel
4 in line
4
82 x 90.4
1910
110
150
4000
320
32.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)2.4 JTD
M
200 HP
(**)
939A3000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82
X90.4
2387
147
200
4000
400
40.8
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
(*) For specific markets
(**) QTronic gearbox versions1.9
JTD
M8v
(*)
939A7000
Diesel
4 in line
2
82 x 90,4
1910
85
115
4000
280
28.6
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)1.9
JTDM16v
(*)
939A8000
Diesel
4 in line
4
82 x 90,4
1910
100
136
4000
305
31
2000
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
2.4 JTDM
210 HP
939A9000
Diesel
5 in line
4
82 x 90.4
2387
154
210
4000
400
40.8
1500
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590))
2.0 JTDM
939B3000
844A2000 (*)
Diesel
4 in line
4
83.0 x 90.4
1956
120 (*)/125
163 (*)/170
4000
360
36.7
1750
–
Diesel fuel
for motor
vehicles
(Specification
EN590)
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Valves per cylinder
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
kgm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.8 140 HP1750 TURBO BENZINA 1.9 JTDM8V
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 1.9 JTDM16v - 2.0 JTDM
2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Multipoint fuel injection Direct injection Direct injection, Common Rail
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
1.8 140 HP
Five forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front2.4 JTDM210 HP 4x4
3.2 JTS 4x4
Six forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Four-wheel drive 1750 TURBO BENZINA
3.2 JTS 4x2 - 1.9 JTD
M8V1.9
JTD
M16v 2.4 JTDM200 HP
2.0 JTD
M- 2.4 JTDM210 HP
Six forward gears + reverse
and synchronisers for speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
IMPORTANTIn the event of difficult disengagement, due to significant difference of grip between front and rear axle, do
not insist with heavy accelerations: it is actually more effective an attempt of disengagement at medium slow engine rpm,
with pauses of a few seconds if several attempts are necessary.
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Specified fuels and original
lubricants
●Unleaded petrol
with no less than 95 R.O.N.
(EN228 Specification)
❍Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU
UP(▲)
■SELENIA StAR❑SELENIA WRSELENIA StAR P.E.
(1750 TURBO BENZINA versions)
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(Õ) TUTELA MULTIAXLE
Mixture of water and liquid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
CAPACITIES
(▲) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
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1.9 JTDM8v
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.5
4.6

2.3
6.0
1.9 JTDM16v
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.5
4.6

2.3
6.0
2.4 JTDM
70 ❍
10 ❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
3.2 JTS
2.4 JTDM210 HP
4x4
70 ●
10 ●
10.3
5.4
■
2.8 (Õ)
6.0
1.8140 HP
70 ●
10 ●
8.0
4.5 ■
1.6
6.0
1750
TURBO
BENZINA
70 ●
10 ●
6.6
5.0 
2.0
6.0
2.0 JTDM
70 ❍
10 ❍
6.1
4.9

2.8
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including
a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Lubrication system
engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen/headlight
washer fluid reservoir: litres
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants
For diesel engines, in emergency cases where genuine products are not available, lubricants with min. performance ACEA B4 and ACEA C2 are
accepted. If this is the case, the best engine performance is not guaranteed. We however recommend replacing the lubricant with those recommended
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the warranty.
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Lubricants for petrol
engines (1.8 140 HP,
2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS
versions)
Lubricants
for petrol engines
(1750 TURBO
BENZINA versions)
Lubricants for
diesel engines
(2.4 JTD
Mversions)
Lubricants for diesel
engines (1.9 JTD
M8V,
1.9 JTD
M16V,
2.0 JTD
Mversions)Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40,
FIAT 9.55535-H2qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40, ACEA C3.
FIAT 9.55535-S2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-40
FIAT 9.55535-N2 qualification.
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 5W-30.
FIAT 9.55535-S1 qualification.
SELENIA StAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F216.D05
SELENIA StAR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F603.D08
SELENIA WR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F515.D06
SELENIA WR P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F510.D07
According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule
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