boot Alfa Romeo 166 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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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.

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fig. 5
THE ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against attempted
theft, the car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE)
certified in accordance with EC Directive
95/56 which is activated automatically
when the key is removed from the igni-
tion.
In fact the grip of each key contains an
electronic device which modulates the ra-
dio frequency signal transmitted when the
engine is started by a special aerial incor-
porated in the ignition switch.
This modulated signal is the “password”
by which the control unit recognises the
key and only in this condition can the en-
gine be started.
THE KEYS
The car is provided with the key (A-
fig. 4) with metal insert with power-as-
sisted opening, remote control for opening
the boot and remote control for unlock-
ing/locking the doors and electronic alarm
(where applicable). The key operates:
– the ignition
– door locks
– boot lock
– glovebox lock
– remote door locking/unlocking sys-
tem
– alarm system (optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
– deactivation of the passenger’s Air
bag.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure the
perfect efficiency of the electronic devices
contained inside the key, avoid exposing
it to direct sunlight.
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fig. 4

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KEY WITH RADIO
FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER
WITH RE-CLOSABLE METALLIC
INSERT WITH POWER-
ASSISTED OPENING
(fig. 6)
The key is fitted with:
– a metallic insert (A) that can be re-
closed in the key grip
– button (B) for power-assisted open-
ing of the metallic insert
– button (C) for remote opening/clos-
ing of the doors and turning the electronic
alarm on/off (where fitted)
– led (D) (where required) that signals
the sending of the code to the electronic
alarm system receiver
– button (E) for remote boot opening. The CODE card (fig. 5), provided with
the key, bears the key codes (both me-
chanical and electronic code for emer-
gency starting).
The code numbers on the CODE card
must be kept in a safe place, not in the
car.
The driver should always keep the elec-
tronic code given on the CODE card with
him in the event of having to carry out
emergency starting.
If the car changes own-
ership the new owner
must be given all the
keys and the CODE card.
fig. 6
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The metallic insert (A) of the key oper-
ates:
– the ignition
– front door locks
– boot lock
– glove box lock
– passenger’s Air bag deactivation
switch.
To move the metallic insert out of the
key grip, press button (B).

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To insert the metallic insert in the key
grip, keep button (B-fig. 6) pressed
and turn the insert on the direction of the
arrow until it clicks into place, then re-
lease the button (B).
To open/close the doors by remote con-
trol, press button (C). On cars fitted with
electronic alarm system, pressing button
(C) also turns the electronic alarm on/off
and the led (D) (where required) flashes
while the transmitter sends the code to
the receiver. This rolling code changes at
each transmission.
IMPORTANTIf led (D) (where re-
quired) flashes only once briefly when
button (C) is pressed, the battery need
changing as described below.Opening the boot
The boot can be opened by remote
control from outside pressing button (E-
fig. 6), also when the electronic alarm
(where fitted) is on.
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 sec-
onds.
When button (B) is pres-
sed, take the utmost care
to prevent the metal insert from
causing injury or damage when it
comes out. Button (B) must only be
pressed when the key is away
from the body, in particular the
eyes, and from objects that could
be spoilt (e.g. clothes).
Never leave the key unattended to
prevent anyone, especially chil-
dren, from holding it and pressing
button (B) inadvertently.
WARNING

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
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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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– To open the door pull handle (B).
– To close the door press the knob (A)
even when the door is open, and then
close it.
OPENING/CLOSING
FROM INSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door pull the handle
(A-fig. 19) regardless of the position
of knob (B-fig. 19).
– Pull the door to close; then, to pre-
vent the door from being opened from
CENTRALIZED LOCKING
This permits centralized locking of all
doors, both front and rear.
To operate the centralized locking de-
vice the doors must be perfectly closed
otherwise the system will not work.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is
not closed properly the led on the relative
“door open” display will come on.
For versions/markets where applicable,
central locking depends on the complete
closing of all the doors and of the boot.
–From outside: when the doors are
closed, insert and turn the key in the lock
of one of the two front doors.
IMPORTANTDepending on the ver-
sions/markets the lock for the key may
only be present on the driver’s door. outside, press the button (A-fig. 20)
on the centre console or the knob (B-
fig. 19).
Rear doors (fig. 21)
The rear doors can only
be opened if the child
safety lock has been released.
WARNING
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D - Rev counter
The danger zone (red) indicates exces-
sively high engine revs. Do not drive for
long periods with the pointer in this area.
With the engine at idle speed, the rev
counter may indicate a gradual or sudden
speed increase depending on the cases;
this is normal as it occurs in the normal
operation, for example when the climate
control compressor is engaged or the fan.
In particular a slow change in speed helps
preserve the battery charge.
IMPORTANT Depending on the ver-
sions/markets of the car, the rev counter
may have danger sectors (red) of differ-
ent size and with different top of scale
values.
IMPORTANT The electronic ignition
control system gradually shuts off the
flow of fuel when the engine is “over-
revving” resulting in a gradual loss of en-
gine power. Moving the ignition key to MARthe
following warning lights and displays turn
on and go out after approx. 6 seconds:
1- Light failure
2- Low brake fluid and/or handbrake
engaged
3- Front brake pad wear
4- Low engine oil level
5- Fuel reserve
6- Maximum engine coolant fluid tem-
perature
7- Mileage recorder displayAny faults are signalled by the turning
on of the corresponding warning light for
approx. 15 seconds after the end of the
check.
2) Doors and boot open warning.
With the ignition key at MAR, if a led
of the car symbol (10) lights up, the cor-
responding door or the boot has not been
shut properly.
To repeat the check, with the ignition
key in the MARposition and the engine
off, press the button (A-fig. 84).
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fig. 84

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– 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