dimensions Alfa Romeo 159 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
Performance of the
VDC system, in terms
of active safety should not in-
duce the driver to take point-
less and unnecessary risks.
The style of driving must in
any case always be adapted to
the conditions of the road sur-
face, visibility an traffic. Road
safety is always the driver’s
responsibility.
WARNING
During the use of the
space-saver spare
wheel for versions/markets,
(where provided), the VDC
system carries on working.
However, you must remind
that the space-saver spare
wheel has dimensions smaller
than the standard tyre and
therefore its grip is reduced as
to the other car tyres.
WARNING
For correct operation of
the VDC system, the
tyres must absolutely be of
the same brand and type on all
wheels, in perfect conditions
and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This system is an integral part of the VDC
system and it is provided to facilitate
starting on slopes:
❒uphill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 6%, en-
gine running, clutch and brake ped-
al depressed, gearbox to neutral or
engaged gear other than reverse;
❒downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 6%, en-
gine running, clutch and brake ped-
al depressed and reverse gear en-
gaged.
At pickup the VDC system control unit
will keep brake force on wheels until
reaching the torque suitable for starting,
or in any case for about 1 second in or-
der to pass easily from the brake pedal
to the accelerator pedal.
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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
CO
2EMISSIONS .............................................. 270
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS ............................. 271
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car
fitted with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume .............. 405 dm3
A0E0044m
(■) With tyres 215/55 R16”
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AB CD E FG H
4660 1000 2700 960 1422 1578 1828 1555
1417 (■) 1593 (■) 1573 (■)
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DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are
expressed in mm and
refer to the car
fitted with standard tyres.
Min. size variations
when optional tyres are
fitted.
The height refers to
the car unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Boot volume .............. 445 dm3
A0E0307m
AB CD E FG H
4660 1000 2700 960 1422 1578 1828 1555
1417 (■) 1593 (■) 1573 (■)
(
■) With tyres 215/55 R16”
(*) With roof racks/ski racks (where provided): 1452/1447 (with 215/55 R16" tyres)
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CONTROLS
INDEX
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 239
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 244
Bonnet ................................... 105
Boot ...............................101-277
– light replacement ................ 208
Brakes ................................... 256
Bulb (replacement) .................. 196
– general instructions ............. 196
– types of bulbs .................... 197
Capacities .............................. 266
Car inactivity ........................... 164
Car maintenance................ 223
– periodical checks ................ 227
– use of the car under heavy
conditions .......................... 227
– service Schedule ................. 225
– scheduled service ................ 224
Carrying children safely ............. 135
– child restraint systems ......... 138
– passenger’s seat compliance . 138
– presetting for mounting the
“Universal Isofix” child restraint
system .......................140-285Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 228
Child lock device ...................... 97
Cigar lighter ............................ 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual ............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 270
CODE card .............................. 12
Containing running costs ........... 157
Controls ................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 149
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 206
Cruise Control .......................... 76
Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Dimensions ............................. 261
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control .............................. 70 ABS system ............................ 108
Accessories purchased
by the owner ........................ 116
Additional heater ..................... 69
Air bags ...........................141-145
Air/pollen filter ........................ 237
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 10
Alfa 159 Sportwagon....... 275
Armrest
– central .............................. 82
– rear ........................... 83-84
Ashtray .................................. 87
ASR system ............................ 112
At the filling station .................. 125
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 237
– jump starting ..................... 182
– recharging ......................... 219
– replacing ........................... 238
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