key Alfa Romeo 166 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

93
CONTROLS
OPENING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
(fig. 95)
To open the luggage compartment from
inside the car press the button (A) (with
the car stationary) inside the glovebox.
Because of its position, the control can-
not be operated when the glovebox is
key-locked.
IMPORTANT The corresponding
warning light on the check panel lights up
if the luggage compartment is not shut
properly.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(fig. 96)
These are switched on by pressing but-
ton (A) regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
When the hazard warning lights are
switched on the switch itself begins to
flash together with the direction indicator
on the instrument panel. This function is
switched off by pressing the button again.
IMPORTANT Use the hazard lights in
compliance with local regulations.
FRONT FOGLIGHTS (fig. 97)
These come on when the button (A) is
pressed and when the external lights are
already on.
When the foglights are on the led next
to the button lights up.
Press the button again to switch the
front foglights off.
IMPORTANT The front foglights
should be used in compliance with the lo-
cal traffic laws. The front foglights system
meets EEC/ECE regulations.
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fig. 96 fig. 95
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fig. 97
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94
REAR FOG GUARDS (fig. 98)
These are turned on, with the dipped
beam headlights or fog lights on, by
pressing button (B).
When the rear fog guards are on the led
next to the button lights up.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe
fog guards are automatically turned off
and they do not come on the next time
the engine is started unless button (B) is
pressed. Press button (B) to turn them
off.
IMPORTANT Always use the rear fog
guards in accordance with local regula-
tions. The fog guard system complies
with EEC/ECE standardsDASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 99)
When the outside lights are on, the
dashboard lighting is adjusted pressing
button (A).
OPENING THE FUEL FLAP
(fig. 100)
The fuel flap is released from inside the
car pressing the button (A) with the en-
gine off.
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fig. 99
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fig. 98
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95
GEARSHIFT LEVER (fig. 101)
When changing gear always fully de-
press the clutch pedal. Before engaging
reverse gear (R) wait for the car to be
stationary.
To engage reverse gear (R) it is neces-
sary to wait for the car to be stationary,
then raise the ring under the grip (A)
(with the fingers of the same hand hold-
ing the lever). After engaging reverse
gear, release the ring. It is not necessary
to raise the ring on the lever when shift-
ing from reverse to another gear.
fig. 101
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HAND BRAKE (fig. 102)
The hand brake is located between the
two front seats.
To operate the brake when the vehicle
is stationary pull the lever upwards until
the required braking action is obtained.
When the ignition key is in the MAR
position the
xwarning light will come
on on the instrument panel.To release the hand brake:
– Slightly lift the lever (A) and press
the button (B).
– holding the button down lower the
lever: the
xwarning light on the instru-
ment panel will go out.
To prevent the car from moving acciden-
tally, keep the brake pedal pressed when
engaging the handbrake.
The wheels should be
locked after a few clicks
of the hand brake lever.
if this does not occur contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized services to
have the hand brake adjusted.
fig. 102
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96 INTERNAL FITTINGS
GLOVE BOX (fig. 108-109)
On the dashboard there is a key-lock-
able glovebox with light. The lock can be
opened/closed using the ignition key.
To open the glovebox pull lever (A).The compartment is lit by a courtesy
light (B) when it is open with the ignition
key at MAR.
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fig. 108
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fig. 109
Do not travel with the
glovebox open; it could
harm the passenger in the event of
an accident.
WARNING

98
CIGAR LIGHTER (fig. 118)
Press knob (A) in to use the cigar
lighter, with ignition key at ACCor
MAR; after some seconds the knob will
return automatically to its initial position
and the cigar lighter is ready to use.
Remove the tray to empty and clean the
ashtray.COIN/CARD/
OBJECT HOLDERS(
fig. 115)
The coin holder (A) is located on the
central console.
The card holder (B) may contain a card
in the vertical position.
The object holder (C) is located next to
the hand brake.
REAR ODDMENTS
COMPARTMENT
(fig. 116-117)
This is on the parcel shelf and it has a
lid.
To open the lid raise it pulling the han-
dle (A).
To close, simply lower it.
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fig. 117
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fig. 118

99
Always ensure that the
cigar lighter has turned
off.
FRONT ASHTRAY (fig. 119)
To open the protective lid (A) press in
the point shown by the arrow.
To empty the ashtray, pull out the tray,
pressing towards the left on the open lid:
the tray is released and it moves up auto-
matically. Re-insert the tray in the special
guides and pressing gently.
The ashtray is lit when the key is at
MAR.REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 120)
There is an ashtray on each rear door.
To empty remove the ashtray pressing
the tab (A). When refitting, firstly insert
the lower part, press the tab, then push
the upper part into place.
fig. 120
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fig. 119
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The cigar lighter gets ex-
tremely hot. Handle with
care and prevent its use by children:
danger of fire and/or burning.
WARNING
Do not use the ashtray as
paper bin: it might set on
fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
WARNING

101
If a door is left open, the lights gradual-
ly go out after about 3 minutes. To turn
them on again, open another door or shut
and re-open the same one. The lights go
out when the ignition key is turned to
MAR(with the doors closed) or engag-
ing central door locking.
Moving switches (A) and (B) to the
left (position 0), the lights stay off (OFF
position).
Moving switch (A) and (B) to the right
(position2), the lights stay on.
With switches (A) and (B) the lights
are turned on individually.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that both switches are in the
central position.COURTESY LIGHTS (fig. 124)
Lowering the passenger’s sun visor the
courtesy light on the roof panel can be
seen.
This light makes it possible to use the
courtesy mirror under conditions with dim
light.
Switch the light on and off, with the
start key in MARposition, using switch
(A).
fig. 124
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REAR ROOF LIGHTS (fig. 125)
In correspondence with each rear door
there is a light which turns on automati-
cally when a door is opened.
They are timed and work in the same
way as described for the front roof light.
They can be turned on and off by hand
pressing the switch (A).
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fig. 125

103
Routinely check that the
side water drain holes
(C-fig. 130) are clear.
SUNROOF
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition key is in theMARposition.When the sunroof is opened a small
spoiler (B-fig. 129) rises which diverts
the flow of air.
Do not open the sunroof
when snow or ice are
on the roof as this may
damage it.
SLIDING
FORWARDS/BACKWARDS
(fig. 128-129-130)
Press part (1) of the button (A-
fig. 128) to open the roof; press part
(2) of the button to close it.
When the button is released the sunroof
will stop in that position.
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fig. 129
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fig. 128
Improper use of the sun-
roof can be dangerous.
Before and while operating it al-
ways make sure that the passen-
gers are not exposed to the risk of
harm caused either directly by the
sunroof in motion or by personal
items drawn or knocked by it.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle
the ignition key should be
removed to avoid accidents in-
volving the sunroof which could be
inadvertently operated by any pas-
sengers remaining in the vehicle.
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105
– Using the special key (B-fig. 133)
provided in the tool bag rotate bushing
(C-fig. 133) of the motor to move the
sunroof.
IMPORTANT When the operation has
been ended the key should be turned half
a turn in the opposite direction until a
click is heard before it is removed.LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The boot lid can be opened from outside
the vehicle and from inside the vehicle.
IMPORTANT If the boot is not prop-
erly shut, the corresponding warning light
on the check panel will come on.
OPENING FROM OUTSIDE
(fig. 135)
Turn the badge (A) in the direction
shown by the arrow, insert the key (B)
and turn it anticlockwise.
Opening is facilitated by a servocontrol
which operates the lock.
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fig. 134
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fig. 135

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fig. 137
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OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 136)
To open from inside:
– With the vehicle stationary, press but-
ton (A) inside the glovebox.
Due to its position, this control cannot
be operated when the glovebox is key-
locked.
REMOTE CONTROL OPENING
(
fig. 137)
(optional for the versions/markets where
applicable)
The luggage compartment may be re-
mote opened by pressing the push-button
(A-fig. 137) on the key with metallic
insert (B), even when the electronic
alarm is ON (where installed).In this case the alarm disengages the
boot control sensor, the system (with the
exception of versions for certain markets)
sounds two beeps and the direction indi-
cators light up for about three seconds.
When the boot is closed again the con-
trol function is restored, the system (with
the exception of versions for certain mar-
kets) sounds two beeps and the direction
indicators light up for about three seconds.
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fig. 136