mileage Alfa Romeo 166 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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IMPORTANT Depending on the trim
levels, the dial of the instruments may be
either light grey or black, with green or
red light.
A - Speedometer
IMPORTANT The rev counter may
have different clock values depending on
the different versions of the car.B - Mileage recorder with double
meter display (total and trip)
The display shows:
– the mileage on the first line (6 fig-
ures)
– the trip meter (4 figures) on the sec-
ond line.
Reset the partial km. and hold the push-
button pressed for approx. 1 second (A-
fig. 82).
IMPORTANT The trip meter reading
is not stored if the battery is disconnect-
ed.C - Check panel (fig. 83)
This electronic device checks and indi-
cates any inefficiencies that may adversely
affect running the car and driving safety.
The check panel mainly performs two
functions:
1) Warning lights check.
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fig. 82 fig. 83

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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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It is possible to ask the Alfa Romeo Or-
ganisation for an estimate of the cost of
service coupon operations.
IMPORTANTYou are advised to con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services in
the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service cou-
pon.
IMPORTANTThe programmed main-
tenance coupons are specified by the
Manufacturer. The failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.GENERALITIES
Perfect performance and the life of eve-
ry car are strictly connected with correct
use of it, but above all on the care with
which routine maintenance operations are
carried out for which new programming
criteria have been adopted owing to prod-
uct development.
The mileage for programmed mainte-
nance coupons is 20,000 km.
It is however wise to remember that the
car still needs routine care such as for in-
stance checking and topping up the
fluids, checking the tyre pressure, etc.
Correct vehicle maintenance is surely
the best way to preserve its performance
levels, safety and environment protection
features and low running costs over the
years.
Also remember that strictly observing
the maintenance instructions given in this
Handbook marked by the symbol
—can be a necessary condition for the guar-
antee. If the car is frequently
used for towing trailers,
the interval between
programmed maintenance opera-
tions should be reduced.
Warning, when topping
up never confuse the
various types of fluids
which are incompatible and could
seriously damage the vehicle.

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thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Change fuel filter (diesel versions)•••••••••
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)••••
Change air cleaner cartridge (diesel versions)•••••••••
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, power steering,
windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)•••••••••
Replacement of timing gear drive belt (*) and Poly-V accessory drive belt•
Replacement of spark plugs (petrol versions)•
Check operation of engine control systems (through diagnostics socket)••••
Check manual gearbox and differential oil level (petrol versions)••
Change engine oil and oil filter •••••••••
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)•••
Check dust/pollen filter•••••••••
(*)Or every 4 years in harsh conditions (cold climates, stop and go city traffic).
Or every 5 years, regardless of the mileage.

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A -Speedometer
B -Mileage recorder with double meter
display (total and trip)
C -Check panel
D -Rev. counter
E -Fuel gauge and reserve warning light
F -Engine coolant temperature gauge
and maximum temperature warning
light
G -Warning lights
H -Electronic automatic gearbox display
IMPORTANT Depending on the trim
levels, the dial of the instruments may be
either light grey or black, with green or
red light.CONTROLS
LIGHTS SWITCH (fig. 3)
The device and services controlled by
the levers on the steering wheel can only
be activated when the ignition key is in
theMARposition (except the parking
lights which can always be switched on).Lights switched off
When the pointer on the knurled ring
(A) is opposite the symbol O, the exter-
nal lights are switched off.
Sidelights
The sidelights are switched on by turn-
ing the knurled ring (A) from Oto
6.
The
3warning light on the instru-
ment panel will come on at the same
time.
Dipped-beam headlights
These are switched on by turning the
knurled ring (A) from
6to2.
Parking lights
When the pointer of the switch (A) cor-
responds with the
Fsymbol, the side
lights stay on regardless of the position of
the ignition key.
fig. 3
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Engine starting ..............................134
EOBD (system) ..............................113
First aid kit ..................................199
Fluids and lubricants ......................243
Fog lamps ......................................93
"Follow me home" device ................60
Front roof lamp..............................100
Fuel consumption ..........................240
Fuel flap ........................................94
Fuel oil filter ..................................219
Fuel reserve ....................................73
Fuel tank cap ................................127
Fuses and relays ............................186
Gear shift ......................................95
Getting to know your car........11
Glovebox ........................................98
Handbrake ....................................95
Hazard warning lights ......................93Headlamps ....................................110
Headrests........................................33
High beam headlamps ......................58
Identification data..................232
In an emergency ............................157
In the event of an accident ..............198
Inside rear-view mirror ......................36
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ......................156
Instrument cluster ............................12
Instrument light dimmer ....................94
Interior equipment ............................96
Interior maintenance ......................228
Keys............................................ 16
Level checking ..............................209
Light switch ....................................57
Low beam headlamps ......................58
Luggage compartment ....................110
Maintenance
- Additional operations ................206
- Annual Inspection Programme ....206
- Maintenance programme ..........204
- Scheduled Maintenance ............202
Mileage recorder ..............................70
Number plate lights ......................179
Oddments compartments........103-104
Oddment compartment light ............183
Parking ......................................138
Parking lights ..................................58
Parking sensors................................67
Performance ..................................239
Pollen/dust filter ......................90-219
Position lights ..................................58
Power steering ..............................142
Power windows ..............................38