Alfa Romeo 156 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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This supplement describes the main characteristics of the right hand drive version.
For any topic not specifically dealt with in this supplement, refer to the main Owner’s manual which should be thoroughly read to ensure
that the vehicle is used correctly and that the maximum performance is obtained under conditions of safety.

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DASHBOARD1.Side air outlets - 2.Defrosting/demisting vents for side windows - 3.Upper side vents - 4.Passanger’s Air bag - 5.Sound system -
6.Engine coolant temperature gauge - 7.Clock - 8.Centre air vents - 9.Infocenter display - 10.Fuel level gauge - 11.Cruise control
lever (where fitted) - 12.Outside lights control lever - 13.Speedometer. - mileage recorder - 14.Check panel - 15.Rev counter -
16.Windscreen wiper control lever - 17.Bonnet opening lever - 18.Radio controls on the steering wheel (where applicable) -19.Igni-
tion switch - 20.Steering wheel lock/release lever - 21.Driver’s Air bag and horns - 22.Controls unit: instrument panel lighting adjust-
ment and healamp diming - 23.Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 24.Ashtray and cigar lighter - 25.Hazard warning
lights switch - 26.Glove box.fig. 1
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INSTRUMENT PANELfig. 2 - petrol engine versions
A.Speedometer - B.Mileage recorder and trip meter display - C.Check panel - D.Rev counter - E.Engine coolant temperature gauge -
F.Clock - G.Fuel level gauge - H.Services warning lights.
WARNING Depending on the version of the vehicle the instrument dials may be black or light grey and the rev counter and speedometer
may vary with regard to the red sector and the clock values.
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A.Speedometer - B.Mileage recorder and display - C.Check panel - D.Rev counter - E.Engine coolant temperature gauge - F.Clock -
G.Fuel level gauge - H.Services warning lights.
WARNINGDepending on the version of the vehicle the instrument dials may be black or light grey and the rev counter and speedometer
may vary with regard to the red sector and the clock values.fig. 3 - diesel engine versions
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MILEAGE RECORDER WITH
DOUBLE METER DISPLAY
(TOTAL AND TRIP)The display shows:
– the mileage on the first line (6 figures)
– the trip meter (4 figures).
To reset the trip meter, keep the button
(A) pressed for a few seconds.
WARNINGThe trip meter reading is not
stored if the battery is disconnected.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING
ADJUSTMENT (fig. 4)When the outside lights are on, the dash-
board lighting is adjusted pressing button
(B).
Each press of the button (B) cyclically se-
lects one of the three lighting levels pro-
vided: low-medium-high.
HEADLIGHT CORRECTOR
(fig. 4)The control (C) on the plate at the side
of the steering column can be moved to four
positions corresponding to various vehicle
loads given below.
Both headlights should be adjusted to com-
pensate for vehicle loading.
Position 0: 1 or 2 people occupying front
seats, full fuel tank, on-board equipment
present.
Position 1: 5 people on-board.
Position 2: 5 people on-board, luggage
compartment full (50 kg approximately).
Position 3: Driver and 300 kg in luggage
compartment.
fig. 4
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SEATSFRONT SEATS (fig. 5)
Adjusting the height
of the driver’s seat
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) tak-
ing it upwards, then continue operating the
lever (up and down) until reaching the re-
quired height.
To lower the seat, push the lever (B)
downwards, then operate the lever (up and
down) until reaching the height required.
WARNINGAdjustment must only be car-
ried out when seated in the driver’s seat.Adjusting the angle
of the backrest
This can be done by turning the knob (C)
until the desired position is reached.
Lumbar adjustment
of the driver’s seat
(for versions/markets where applicable)
Adjustment is done by turning the knob
(D) until reaching the most comfortable po-
sition. Moving the seat backwards
or forwards
Lift lever (A) and push the seat backwards
or forwards. Once you have let go of the
lever, check that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to move it back and
forth.
If the seat is not locked properly, in the
case of collision it might move unexpect-
edly with clearly dangerous consequences.fig. 5
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Adjustments may be made
solely with the car sta-
tionary.
WARNING

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CONTROLSAUTOMATIC FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH (fig. 6)This is an automatic safety switch under
the passanger’s seat which is triggered in
the event of crash to interrupt the flow of
fuel.
If no leaks are found the vehicle can be
restarted. Press button (A) to activate the
fuel supply system.
OPENING THE BOOT (fig. 7)To open the boot pull the lever (A) at the
side of the driver’s seat.
OPENING THE FUEL FLAP
(fig. 7)The fuel flap is released from inside the car
raising the front part of the lever (B).
fig. 6
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fig. 7
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If a smell of fuel is noted
following an accident, or
the fuel system is leaking, to avoid
the risk of fire do not reset the
switch.
WARNING
Do not operate the boot re-
lease lever with the car on
the move.
WARNING

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HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL1.Central vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen - 2.Upper adjustable side vents - 3.Vents for demisting/defrosting the side win-
dows - 4.Movable side outlets - 5.Upper adjustable vent - 6.Central movable and adjustable vents - 7.Front seat floor vents - 8.Rear seat
floor vents - 9.Rear seat adjustable and movable outlets. fig. 8
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