mirror controls Alfa Romeo 159 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

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ALIGNING SET
TEMPERATURES
(MONO function)
Pressing button MONO automatically
aligns the temperature and air distribu-
tion on front and rear passenger area
with that on the driver area.
When this function is on, the circular led
around the button will turn on.
Turn knob Bto set the same tempera-
ture between the two/three zones.
Separate operation of set temperatures
(front and rear passengers) is restored
automatically by turning knob EorPor
by pressing again button MONO, the cir-
cular led around the button will turn off.
IMPORTANTOperating the rear con-
trols (Three-zone configuration) will turn
off the MONO function and the relevant
circular led around the MONO button.
CLIMATE CONTROL
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF
Press button √to turn the compressor
on: when climate control compressor is
on the circular led around the button will
turn on. Compressor will stay on also af-
ter turning the engine off.
To turn the compressor off press again
button
√.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button (to activate the demist-
ing/defrosting function: when this func-
tion is on, the circular led around the but-
ton will turn on.
On certain versions, turning this function
on will also activate windscreen de-
frosting in the windscreen wiper area.
This function is timed and switches off
automatically after few minutes, or by
pressing again the button or by turning
the engine off. It will not be switched
on automatically when restarting the en-
gine.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.

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Turning the knurled ringA-fig. 54it
is possible to increase the sensitivity of
the rain sensor, obtaining a quicker
change from stationary (no wiping)
when the windscreen is dry, to first con-
tinuous speed (continuous, slow). A fur-
ther stroke will confirm operation.
Operating the windscreen washer with
the rain sensor activated (stalk at posi-
tion1-fig. 54) the normal washing
cycle is performed at the end of which
the rain sensor resumes its normal au-
tomatic function.
Removing the electronic key from the
ignition device, the rain sensor is deac-
tivated and the next time the engine is
started it will not be reactivated even if
the stalk has remained in position 1-
fig. 54. In this case to activate the rain
sensor, simply move the stalk to 0or2
and then back to 1.
When the rain sensor is reactivated in
this way, the wiper performs one stroke,
even if the windscreen is dry, to indicate
that reactivation has occurred. “Smart washing” function
Pulling the lever towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) operates the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled with just one
movement it is possible to operate the
washer jet and the wiper at the same
time; the wiper actually comes into op-
eration automatically when the stalk is
pulled for more than half a second.
The wiper stops working 3 strokes after
releasing the stalk; a further stroke af-
ter about 6 seconds will complete the
wiping operation.
RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
The rain sensor A-fig. 55, located be-
hind the driving mirror, is an electronic de-
vice combined with the windscreen wiper
which has the purpose of automatically
adjusting the number of wipes to intensi-
ty of the rain. All the other functions con-
trolled by the right-hand stalk remain un-
changed.
The rain sensor is activated automati-
cally moving the right-hand stalk to po-
sition1-fig. 54and it has a range of
adjustment that gradually varies be-
tween wiper stationary (no wiping)
when the windscreen is dry, to wiper
at second speed (continuous, medium
wiping) with heavy rain.
A0E0227mfig. 55

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ODDMENTS COMPARTMENTS
(where provided) fig. 84
They are located on the central console
between the front seats.
SUN VISORS
These are positioned to the sides of the
rear-view mirror. They can swing to the
sides and up or down.
On certain versions, sun visors are fitted
on the back with a courtesy mirror and
a light which enables to use the mirror
also with poor sunlight.
A0E0154mfig. 84A0E0102mfig. 85
To use the mirror open cover A-fig.
85.
Mirror lights will turn on automatically
when lifting the cover and they will turn
off when lowering it or few minutes af-
ter removing the electronic key from the
ignition device.
SUN VISORS
(where provided)
Certain versions are provided with sun-
visors behind the rear seats.
To use it, take the tab A-fig. 82, pull it
forwards and secure it to the hooks set on
the top of the car roof (see fig. 83).
A0E0197mfig. 82
A0E0198mfig. 83

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Engage a low gear when driving down-
hill, rather than constantly using the
brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car
tow hook reduces by the same amount
the actual car loading capacity. To make
sure the maximum towable weight is
not exceeded (given in the log book)
account should be taken of the fully
laden trailer, including accessories and
personal belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the
country you are driving in. In any case
do not exceed 100 km/h.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with a certified tow hook
and an adequate electric system. In-
stallation should be carried out by spe-
cialised personnel who release a special
document for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional
rear-view mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, the brak-
ing spaces increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight.
The ABS system with
which the car may be
fitted does not control the
trailer braking system. Drive
with extreme care on slippery
roadbeds.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the car brake
system be altered to control
the trailer brake. The trailer
braking system must be fully
independent of the car hy-
draulic system.
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BULBS FIGURE 24 TYPE POWER
Main beam headlights D H7 55W
Dipped beam headlights D H7 55W
Main beams/Dipped beams
(versions with Bixenon headlights) (where provided) F D1S 55W
Additional main beams (where provided) D H1 55W
Front sidelights (1 per headlight) A W5WB 5W
Taillights
(1 on fixed light unit - 1 on mobile light unit) B P21/5W 5W
Front fog lights E H7 55W
Front direction indicator B PY21W 21W
Side direction indicator A W5W 5W
Rear direction indicator B P21W 21W
Brake lights B P21/5W 21W
Third brake light A W2,3W 2,3W
Reversing light B P21W 21W
Rear fog lights B P21W 21W
Number plate lights A W5W 5W
Front ceiling light 2xA+1C 2xW5+10W 5+5+10W
Boot light C 10W 10W
Rear ceiling light A 2xW5W 5+5W
Courtesy mirror lights A 1,5W 1.5W
Glovebox light A W5W 5W
Puddle/door lights A W5W 5W

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Versions with sunroof
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the ceiling light A-fig. 46
working in the points shown by the ar-
rows;
❒replace the bulb B-fig. 47releas-
ing it from the side contacts making
sure that the new bulb is correctly
clamped between the contacts.
A0E0098mfig. 46A0E0099mfig. 47
COURTESY MIRROR LIGHTS
(where provided)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the mirror cover A-fig. 48;
❒remove the bulb Blevering in the
points shown by the arrows;
A0E0118mfig. 48

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Water in diesel fuel filter sensor/flow meter F35 7.5 58
Brake light switch/central console control panel F35 7.5 58
Cruise Control F35 7.5 58
AQS sensor F35 7.5 58
Boot branch point/front door branch point power F36 20 58
Instrument panel branch point F37 10 58
Front headlight control unit/Power to control unit for gas-discharge
headights (Bixenon) (where provided) F37 10 58
Boot locking/unlocking gearmotor F38 15 58
EOBD system diagnostic socket F39 10 58
T.P.M.S. control unit F39 10 58
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 58
Alarm system control unit (where provided) F39 10 58
Climate control system F39 10 58
Heated rear window F40 30 58
Windscreen washer/rear window washer nozzle demister F41 7.5 58
Heated mirror demister F41 7.5 58
Brake branch point power (ABS/VDC) –
Steering angle branch point – Yawing sensor F42 7.5 58
Windscreen wiper/washer F43 30 58

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– recharging .......................... 215
– replacing ............................ 235
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 236
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 241
Bonnet ................................... 101
Boot ....................................... 97
– light replacement ................ 204
Brakes .................................... 251
Bulb
(replacement) ....................... 192
– general instructions ............. 192
– types of bulbs ..................... 193
Capacities ............................... 260
Car inactivity ............................ 160
Car maintenance................. 219
– additional checks ................ 223
– annual Inspection Schedule .. 223
– service Schedule ................. 221
– scheduled service ................ 220
Carrying children safely ............. 131– child restraint systems ......... 134
– passenger’s seat compliance .. 134
– presetting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system .................. 136
Ceiling lights
– front ................................. 78
– rear .................................. 80
Checking fluid levels ................. 226
Child lock device ...................... 93
Cigar lighter ............................. 85
Climate control system .............. 53
– automatic two-/three-zone .. 58
– manual .............................. 55
CO
2emissions ......................... 264
CODE card ............................... 11
Containing running costs ........... 153
Controls .................................. 81
Correct use of the car........ 147
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Cruise Control .......................... 76 ABS system ............................ 104
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 113
Additional heater ...................... 69
Air/pollen filter ........................ 233
Air vents ................................. 54
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Armrest
– central ............................... 82
– rear .............................. 83-84
Ashtray ................................... 86
ASR system ............................. 108
At the filling station .................. 121
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 71
Automatic two/three-zone
climate control system ............ 58
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 234
– jump starting ...................... 178
– maintenance ...................... 225
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Parking lights
– control ............................... 72
Parking sensors ........................ 114
Performance ............................ 258
Power windows ....................... 95
Pretensioners ........................... 128
Protecting the environment ........ 123
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 204
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 186
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 113
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 198
– control ............................... 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 30Rev counter ............................. 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 198
Rims
– understanding rim marking .... 253
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 102
Rubber hoses ........................... 239
Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices.................... 125
S.B.R. system .......................... 127
Seat belts ............................... 126
Seats
– cleaning ............................ 244
– electrically adjustable
front seats ......................... 47
– manually adjustable
front seats ......................... 46
– with electric warming .......... 47
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ......... 196-199
– control ............................... 70
Ski tunnel ............................... 84
Smart washing ........................ 74 Inertial fuel cut-off switch .......... 80
Instrument panel ...................... 7-8
Instruments ............................. 21
Interior fittings ......................... 83
Interiors .................................. 244
Isofix universal (child's seat) ..... 136
Jacking the car ........................ 216
Labels
– identification data ............... 246
– bodywork paint .................. 247
Level checks ............................ 226
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 195
– control ............................... 70
Manual climate control system ... 55
MSR system ............................ 110
Multifunction display ................. 24
Number plate light ................... 200
Oddments compartments .......... 88
Paint ...................................... 242
Parking ................................... 151