fuel type Alfa Romeo 159 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
Values displayed
Average consumption
Represents the indicative average of con-
sumptions from the beginning of the
new mission.
Current consumption
This value shows instant fuel consump-
tion (this value is updated second by
second). If parking the car with engine
on, the display will show “- - - -”.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed
as a function of the overall time elapsed
since the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission (driving
time).
Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving con-
ditions are kept unvaried.The display will show “- - - -“ in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒value lower than 50 km (30mi);
❒car left parked with engine running
for long.
IMPORTANTThe variation of the au-
tonomy value can be influenced by dif-
ferent factors: driving style (see what is
described in paragraph “Driving style”
in the chapter “Correct use of the car”),
type of route (highways, urban, moun-
tain, etc…), use conditions of the car
(load transported, tire pressure, etc…).
What was described previously must be
taken in consideration when planning
a trip.
Travel Distance
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission.
Each time the battery is connected and
each time a new mission is started (re-
set), the display will show “0.0”. The “Trip A” displays the figures relating
to:
❒Average consumption
❒Current consumption
❒Average speed
❒Travel time
❒Range
❒Travel Distance
“Trip B” displays information concern-
ing:
❒Travel Distance B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Travel time B.
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DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol. To prevent er-
rors, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is too small to introduce a lead petrol
pump filler. Use petrol with a rated oc-
tane number (R.O.N.) not lower than
95.
IMPORTANTAn inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus
contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded
petrol, even in small amount or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalyst beyond repair.
AT THE FILLING
STATION
IMPORTANTRefuelling shall always
be performed with engine off. Failing to
observe this precaution could cause the
gauge to provide wrong indications.
Should this occur, to restore proper in-
dication just have next refuelling with
the engine off. Otherwise contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffins and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, dif-
ferent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type,
winter type arctic type (mountains/cold
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
for the current temperature, mix diesel
fuel with TUTELA DIESEL ARTad-
ditive in the proportions stated on the
can, putting first the antifreeze in the
tank and then the diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a long
period in cold areas/mountains, refuel
with the diesel fuel available at local fill-
ing stations. In this situation you are al-
so recommended to have in the tank an
amount of fuel 50% higher than usable
capacity.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is unlocked when cen-
tral door locking is off and it is auto-
matically locked when activating the
central door locking.
Opening
Open the flap A-fig. 109by means
of front part (see figure), turn cap Ban-
ti-clockwise and extract it. The cap has
a device Cretaining it to the flap so it
cannot be lost. When refuelling, attach
the cap to the flap, as illustrated.
Closing
Fit cap Bin its housing and turn it clockwi-
se until it clicks once or more, then close
the flap A.
When refuelling, position the cap on the
device inside the flap as shown in the
figure.IMPORTANTThe sealing of the tank
may cause light pressurising in the tank.
A little breathing off, while slackening
the cap, is absolutely normal.
The car must only be
filled with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles, in com-
pliance with European Standard
EN590. The use of other prod-
ucts or mixtures may irrepara-
bly damage the engine with in-
validation of the warranty due
to the damage caused. In the
event of accidentally filling with
another type of fuel, do not
start the engine and empty the
tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time,
in addition to the tank, it is al-
so necessary to drain out the
whole fuel circuit.
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out
two refuelling operations after the first
click of the fuel delivery gun. Avoid fur-
ther topping up operations that could
cause damages to the fuel system.
A
B
C
A0E0799mfig. 109
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
– 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 EUROPEANUrban Extra-urban CombinedDIRECTIVE IN FORCE (litres x 100 km)
1.8 140 HP10.3 (
) 6.0 () 7.6 ()10.7 (Õ) 6.1 (Õ) 7.8 (Õ)
1750 TURBO BENZINA11.8 (
) 6.0 () 8.1 ()12.0 (Õ) 6.2 (Õ) 8.3 (Õ)
3.2 JTS 4x216.4 (
) 7.9 () 11.0 ()16.5 (Õ) 7.9 (Õ) 11.0 (Õ)
3.2 JTS 4x416.7 (
) 8.3 () 11.4 ()17.0 (Õ) 8.3 (Õ) 11.5 (Õ)
1.9 JTD
M8v7.8 ()/6.6 () () 4.8 ()/4.4 () () 5.9 ()/5.2 () ()7.9 (Õ)/6.7 (Õ) () 4.9 (Õ)/4.5 (Õ) () 6.0 (Õ)/5.3 (Õ) ()
1.9 JTD
M16v7.5 () 4.6 () 5.7 ()7.6 (Õ) 4.7 (Õ) 5.8 (Õ)
2.0 JTD
M7.1 ()/6.6 ()() 4.4 ()/4.3 ()() 5.4 ()/5.1 ()()7.2 (Õ)/6.7 (Õ)() 4.5 (Õ)/4.4 (Õ)() 5.5 (Õ)/5.2 (Õ)()
2.4 JTD
M4x29.2 () 5.4 () 6.8 ()9.2 (Õ) 5.5 (Õ) 6.9 (Õ)
2.4 JTD
M4x49.7 () 5.8 () 7.2 ()9.9 (Õ) 5.9 (Õ) 7.4 (Õ)
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