bonnet Alfa Romeo 166 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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Sit comfortably in your vehicle and carefully read through the fol-
lowing pages.
You will immediately recognize the parts described and rapidly get
to know the controls and devices fitted to your vehicle.STR (SPORT THROTTLE RESPONSE) SYSTEM.................................................63
CONSTANT SPEED REGULATOR (CRUISE CONTROL)
...................................64
PARKING SENSORS
...............................................................................................67
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.............................................................................................68
CLIMATE CONTROL
................................................................................................80
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
.....................................................................................83
ADDITIONAL HEATER
............................................................................................91
CONTROLS
................................................................................................................93
INTERNAL FITTINGS
..............................................................................................96
SUNROOF
.................................................................................................................103
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
..................................................................................105
BONNET
....................................................................................................................109
HEADLIGHTS
............................................................................................................110
EOBD SYSTEM
........................................................................................................113
ABS
.............................................................................................................................114
VDC AND ASR SYSTEMS
.......................................................................................117
SOUND SYSTEM
......................................................................................................122
REFUELLING
............................................................................................................124
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
........................................................................................127
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
.........................................................................129 DASHBOARD
................................................................................................page 12
ALFA ROMEO I.C.S. SYSTEM: CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL
. ..........14
THE ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
......................................................................16
ELECTRONIC ALARM
..............................................................................................22
REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM
................................................26
IGNITION DEVICE
...................................................................................................26
DOORS
.......................................................................................................................28
SEATS
.........................................................................................................................31
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
.......................................................................36
ADJUSTING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
..........................................................36
POWER WINDOWS
................................................................................................38
SEAT BELTS
...............................................................................................................40
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
............................................................................45
FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS
...............................................................................50
LIGHT SWITCHES & STEERING WHEEL LEVERS
............................................57
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

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1Air ducts for side window outlets.
2Side air vents.
3Light switch lever (high beam, flash-
ing, direction indicators and controls
for Cruise Control (automatically
keeping a set speed) (if present).
4Instrument cluster.
5Outlets for windscreen.
6Upper outlet.
7Oddments compartment.
8Centre air vents.
9Passenger’s air bag.
10Manual passenger’s side Air bag
deactivation switch.
11Glove box.
12Boot opening button (in glove box).
13Button for rearscreen defrosting,
door mirrors and resistances at base
of windscreen (if present).
14Button for windscreen/front side
windows and door mirrors
defrosting, rearscreen heating,
resistances at base of windscreen (if
present).15Cigar lighter.
16Alfa Romeo I.C.S. (INTEGRATED
CONTROL SYSTEM): RDS radio,
computer on board (TRIP), climate
control, clock and outside/inside
temperature, GSM phone and
navigation system (if present).
17Buttons for central locking, fuel flap
opening, switching off the ASR
function of the VDC system switching
on the STR system (if present).
18Rear fog guard switch.
19Front fog light switch.
20Hazard warning light switch.
21Inside temperature sensor.
22Windscreen wiper/washer control
lever and rain sensor (if present).
23Ignition switch (ignition device).
24Driver’s air bag and horn.
25Lever for releasing/locking adjustable
steering wheel.
26Instrument lighting adjustment.
27Headlamp aiming device control
(except versions with gas discharge
headlights).28Outside lights switch.
29Bonnet opening lever.
30Front floor air outlets.

22 ELECTRONIC ALARM
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
DESCRIPTION
The system certified in accordance with
EC Directive 95/56 comprises: transmit-
ter , receiver, control unit with siren and
volumetric sensors. The electronic alarm
is controlled by the receiver and it is
turned on and off through the remote
control incorporated in the key which
sends the crypted, variable code. The
electronic alarm monitors: unlawful open-
ing of the doors, bonnet and boot
(perimetral protection), operation of the
ignition key, battery and emergency key
cable cutting, the presence of moving
bodies in the passenger compartment
(volumetric protection) and operates the
central door locking system. Is also
makes it possible to cut off volumetric
protection and/or the siren.
IMPORTANTThe engine inhibitor
function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo
CODE system which is activated automati-
cally when the ignition key is removed
from the lock.
REMOTE CONTROL (fig. 11)
The remote control is incorporated in the
key and it is fitted with a button (A) and
a led (B); the button activates the con-
trol, the led flashes while the transmitter
sends the code to the receiver. This code
(rolling code) changes at each transmis-
sion.
IMPORTANTIf, when pressing the
push-button (A), the led (B) issues just a
short flash, replace the batteries as
shown in the previous paragraph.Request for additional remote
controls
The receiver can recognise up to 5 re-
mote controls.
If during the life of the car a new re-
mote control is needed for any reason
whatsoever, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized services directly, taking with you the
CODE card, a personal identity document
and the car’s possession documents.
fig. 11
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ACTIVATING THE ALARM
When the doors and boot/bonnet lids
are closed and the ignition key is in the
STOPposition (key removed), point the
remote control towards the car and press
the button on the ignition key.
With the exception of some markets the
system sounds a “BEEP”, the hazard
warning lights turn on for appr. three sec-
onds and the door lock is engaged.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis characterised by a
change in the frequency at which the led
(A-fig. 12) flashes. If an anomaly is
detected the system gives off a further
“BEEP”.Surveillance
When the system has been turned on,
the led (A-fig. 12) on the dashboard
will flash to indicate that the system is in
the surveillance mode.
The led (A) inside the car flashes
throughout the whole time the vehicle is
under surveillance.
IMPORTANT Operation of the elec-
tronic alarm is adapted at the origin to
the regulations of the different countries.
Self-diagnosis and monitoring of
doors and bonnet/boot
If, after the alarm has been activated, a
second acoustic signal is heard, check
that all the doors and bonnet/boot are
closed properly and engage the system
once again.
On the other hand, if a door or bon-
net/boot lid is not correctly closed it will
not be controlled by the system.
If the control signal is repeated when
the doors and bonnet/boot are closed
properly this means that the self-diagno-
sis function has detected a system operat-
ing fault, in which case it is necessary
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
DEACTIVATING THE ALARM
To deactivate the alarm press the button
on the remote control. The system per-
forms the following (with the exception
of some markets):
– the direction indicators turn on twice
briefly
– two beeps are sounded briefly by the
siren
– the doors are released.
IMPORTANT If the led in the car s-
tays on when the system has been deac-
tivated, (maximum of 2 minutes or until
the ignition key is moved to MAR) the
following should be borne in mind:
– if the led stays on permanently, it
means that the remote control batteries
are flat and need replacing;
– if the led continues to flash, but at
different intervals than normal, it means
that attempts to steal the car have been
made, counting the number of flashes it
is also possible to identify the type of at-
tempt:
1 flash: right front door
2 flashes: left front door
fig. 12
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3 flashes: right rear door
4 flashes: left rear door
5 flashes: volumetric sensors
6 flashes: bonnet
7 flashes: boot
8 flashes: tampering with car starting
cables
9 flashes: tampering with battery cables
or cutting emergency key cables
10 flashes: at least three causes of alarm.WHEN THE ALARM IS
TRIGGERED
When the alarm is engaged it will sound
when:
– One of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot is opened.
– The battery is disconnected or the
electric cables are cut, or the emergency
key cables are cut.
– Intrusion into the passenger compart-
ment, e.g. window being broken (volu-
metric protection).
– Attempt to start the engine (key at
MAR).
Depending on the markets, the trigger-
ing of the alarm will activate the siren
and the hazard warning lights (for about
26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary de-
pending on the versions/markets. How-
ever a maximum number of cycles is fore-
seen. Once the alarm cycle has come to
an end the system will return to its nor-
mal monitoring state.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
To switch off the alarm, press the re-
mote control button on the key. If the
alarm does not turn off due to a flat re-
mote control battery or system fault,
open the door after unlocking with the
lock key, then place the key in the igni-
tion switch and turn it to MAR.
To turn on the alarm again, turn the key
toSTOPand remove it, then press the
remote control button after leaving the
car and shutting the doors. If the alarm
does not turn on and the led on the re-
mote control gives only one brief flash
while the led on the dashboard stays on
glowing steadily for about 2 minutes, the
key battery should be replaced by a new
one of the equivalent type on sale c/o
normal retailers. To change the battery
follow the instructions given at paragraph
“Key battery change” on previous pages.
If it is not possible to switch on the
alarm with a new remote control battery,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
to have the system checked.

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The gas springs are cali-
brated to guarantee
correct operation with
loading specified by the manufac-
turer. Arbitrary additions to the
boot lid (spoiler etc.) may affect
its operation and safety.
EMERGENCY OPENING
The luggage compartment lock is re-
leased by a servocontrol when opening
the bonnet from inside or using the key.
However, it is always possible to open
the luggage compartment, even in case
of insufficient battery power: just rotate
the key wider and simultaneously press
the bonnet edge by the hand.
IMPORTANTApply a moderate pres-
sure only on the bonnet edge, immediate-
ly above the lock.
LIFTING AND CLOSING
Lifting the boot lid is made easier by the
action of the gas springs (B-fig. 138).When the boot is opened the light (C-
fig. 138) will come on. This light will
go out again when the boot is closed.
In order to close, lower the bonnet by
the handle (A-fig. 139) on the lining
and press next to the lock till it clicks into
the right position.
Leaving the boot open, the light goes out
automatically after a few minutes. To turn it
on again, open the boot and close it again.
fig. 139
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fig. 138

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BONNET
The lever used to open the bonnet is lo-
cated under the left end of the dash-
board.
To open:
– Pull the lever (A-fig. 141) until the
bonnet clicks open.
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fig. 141
Do this only with the car
stationary.
WARNING
– Raise the safety lever upwards (B-
fig. 142).
– Raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided
by two gas springs. Do not tamper with
these springs and always accompany the
bonnet while raising it.
A0D0033m
fig. 142
DANGER-SERIOUS IN-
JURY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance operations
in the engine compartment, take
special care not to bump the head
on the raised bonnet.
WARNING

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To close:
– Lower the bonnet to approx. 20 cm.
from the engine bay, then let it drop. Try
lifting it to make sure that it is shut com-
pletely and not simply caught in the safe-
ty position.
If the bonnet does not close properly do
not push it down but open it again and
repeat the above procedure.HEADLIGHTS
IMPORTANTOn the inside surface of
the headlight there could appear a slight
coat of fogging; this does not show a defect,
since it is a natural occurrence due to low
temperature and to the degree of humidity
in the air; it will soon disappear as soon as
the lights are turned on. The presence of
drops inside the headlight shows water seep-
age, refer to the Alfa Romeo Dealership.
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when travelling.
Always check for proper bonnet
locking. If the bonnet is left inad-
vertently open, stop the car im-
mediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING

194 IN THE EVENT
OF A FLAT BATTERY
STARTING WITH AN
AUXILIARY BATTERY
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start the
engine using an auxiliary battery (B-fig.
96) with the same electrical characteristics
as the original battery (A-fig. 96) (see
chapter “Technical specifications”).
The battery is housed on the left-hand
side of the boot, protected by a cover.
If the battery is low, the servocontrol
operating when the luggage compart-
ment opens from inside or by the key
does not work. However, it is always pos-
sible to open the luggage compartmentto reach the battery. Just rotate the key
wider simultaneously pressing on the bon-
net edge by the hand.
IMPORTANTApply a moderate pres-
sure only on the bonnet edge, immediate-
ly above the lock.
On versions without navigation system and
without CD player, access to the battery is
gained by slackening the knob (A-fig. 94)
and removing the battery cover.
On versions with navigation system and
/or CD player, access to the battery is
gained by slackening the knobs (A-fig.
95) and removing the cover (B).
Starting with an auxiliary battery does
not damages the Alfa Romeo CODE sys-
tem and must be carried out as follows:– Switch off all the not strictly neces-
sary electric devices.
– Connect a jump lead to the positive
terminals (1-fig. 96) of the two batter-
ies (+ sign next to the terminal).
– Connect another jump lead to the
negative terminals (2) of both batteries
(– sign next to the terminal).
– Start the engine.
– When the engine has started, remove
the cables reversing the sequence de-
scribed for connecting them.
– If after a few attempts, the engine
fails to start, do not insist pointlessly and
contact the nearest Authorized Alfa
Romeo Services.
fig. 96
A
B
fig. 94
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fig. 95
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202 PROGRAMMED
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
Many moving parts, high voltage cables
and parts that reach high temperatures
which may cause serious injury to unquali-
fied persons are located in the engine
compartment.
The following precautions should there-
fore be taken:
– Switch off the engine and wait until
it cools.
– Be particularly cautious when work-
ing near the engine cooling fan as this
may cut in unexpectedly on the basis of
the engine coolant temperature.
– Do not smoke or use naked flame.
– Always keep a fire extinguisher to
hand.
– Do not use the jack supplied with the
car for checking underneath it.Vehicle maintenance
should be entrusted to
an Alfa Romeo Author-
ized Service. For interventions of
routine maintenance and small
repairs you wish to carry out
your-self, make sure you always
have the proper equipment, gen-
uine Alfa Romeo spare parts and
the necessary liquids; do not,
however, carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
The jack with which the
vehicle is fitted must on-
ly be used when changing a wheel.
All other operations where the ve-
hicle must be lifted require the use
of specific procedures and should
be carried out by Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
WARNING
Ensure that scarves, ties
and loose clothing cannot
get caught by moving parts.
WARNING
DANGER-SERIOUS INJU-
RY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance operations
in the engine compartment, take
special care not to bump the head
on the raised bonnet.
WARNING
Never smoke when
working in the engine
compartment: inflammable gas and
vapours may be present which con-
stitute a fire hazard.
WARNING