jack Alfa Romeo 166 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING SYMBOLS
Power steering
Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the recommended fluid; see
table “Specifications of fluids and lubricants”.
Brake circuit
Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the
reservoir. Use only the recommended fluid; see
table “Specifications of fluids and lubricants”. Catalytic converter
Do not park over inflammable materials. See para-
graph “Protecting emission reducing devices”. Belts and pulleys
Moving parts; keep limbs and clothing away.
Jack
See the owner Handbook.
Climate control tubing
Do not open.
Gas under high pressure.
PROHIBITION SYMBOLS
Battery
Keep away from children. Battery
Keep away from naked flames.
Heat shields - belts - pulleys - fan
Do not touch.
AIRBAG
Passenger’s Air bag
Do not install a child’s seat on the front passen-
ger’s seat with operational air bag.
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OBLIGATION SYMBOLS
DIESEL
Diesel vehicle
Use only diesel fuel.
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Battery - Jack
See the Owner Handbook.
Expansion tank
Use only the recommended fluid; see table “Speci-
fications of fluids and lubricants”.
Windscreen wiper
Use only the recommended fluid; see table
“Specifications of fluids and lubricants”.
Engine
Use only the recommended lubricant; see table
“Specifications of fluids and lubricants”.
Unleaded petrol vehicle
Use only unleaded petrol with RON 95.
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WHEELS
The wheels (rims and tyres) installed in
the factory are those which are most suit-
ed to the characteristics of the vehicle
and guarantee the greatest degree of
safety and comfort under all normal dri-
ving conditions.
Before replacing the rims or tyres in-
stalled on your vehicle consult the table
indicating the permitted types given in
the “Technical specifications” chapter of
this manual or contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
The original rim-tyre match should be
followed when changing tyres.IMPORTANTS (when using a s-
pare wheel different from the
other wheels of the car)
– The spare wheel should only be used in
an emergency.
– Use of the spare wheel should be kept
to a minimum. Do not drive at speeds of
over 80 km/h.
– The car will handle differently when the
spare wheel is fitted. Avoid sudden acceler-
ation or braking, sharp corners and fast
bends.
– Check at regular intervals that spare
wheel pressure is equal to 2.7 bar (2.7
kg/cm
2).
SPARE WHEEL
Cars fitted with steel rims and tyres
215/55 R16 (*) have spare wheel iden-
tical with the standard wheels. Cars fitted
with aluminium alloy rims and tyres
215/55 R16 (*), 225/45 R17 and
235/40 R18 have the spare wheel with
steel rim and tyre 215/55 R16 (*).
(*) For versions/markets where applic-
able tyres 205/55 R16.
The jack should only be
used when changing a
wheel; Do not work under the ve-
hicle when this is only supported
using the jack.
WARNING
While the specified di-
mensions remain un-
changed, for travelling safety and
correct operation of the VDC, ASR
and ABS systems the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand
and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and above all of the
specified type and brand.
WARNING
On cars fitted with tyres
215/55 R16 (*), 225/45
R17, 235/40 R18 and spare wheel
with tyre 215/55 R16 (*), since
the spare wheel is different from
the standard wheels, observe the
instructions for use given below.
(*) For versions/markets where ap-
plicable tyres 205/55 R16.
WARNING

158IN THE EVENT
OF A PUNCTURE
Wheel changing and cor-
rect use of the jack and
spare wheel call for some precau-
tions as mentioned below.
Signal the presence of the station-
ary vehicle according to current
regulations: hazard warning lights,
reflecting triangle, etc.
Any passengers should leave the
car, specially if the vehicle is heav-
ily laden, and wait for the wheel
to be changed out of harm of the
traffic.
If parked on a slope or rough road,
place wedges or other suitable de-
vices under the wheels to prevent
the car from rolling. Do not grease
the threads of bolts before in-
stalling them; they might slip out.
WARNING
The spare wheel is specific
to your model of car: do
not use it on another model or use
the spare wheel of other models on
your car. On cars fitted with tyres
215/55 R16 (*), 225/45 R17,
235/40 R18 and spare wheel with
tyre 215/55 R16 (*), since the
spare wheel is different from the
standard wheels, observe the in-
structions for use given below:
– The spare wheel should only be
used in an emergency.
– Use of the spare wheel should
be kept to a minimum. Do not
drive at speeds of over 80 km/h.
– The car will handle differently
when the spare wheel is fitted.
Avoid sudden acceleration or brak-
ing, sharp corners and fast bends.
– Check at regular intervals that
spare wheel pressure is equal to
2.7 bar (2.7 kg/cm
2).
– Two or more spare wheels
should never be used together.
Have the wheel changed repaired
and refitted as soon as possible.
WARNING
On cars fitted with tyres
215/55 R16 (*), 225/
45 R17, 235/40 R18 and spare
wheel with tyre 215/55 R16 (*),
do not apply the wheel cap on the
spare wheel. The spare wheel has
an orange sticker with the main
cautions about use of the wheel it-
self and instructions for use.
The sticker must absolutely never
be removed or covered.
The sticker contains the following
instructions in four languages:
– WARNING! Only for temporary
use 80 km/h max!
– Replace with standard service
wheel as soon as possible.
– Do not cover these instructions.
The vehicle may fall if the jack is
not positioned correctly.
WARNING
(*) Tyre 205/55 R16 for versions/mar-
kets where applicable.

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Do not use the jack for
higher capacities than
stated on its label.
Absolutely never tam-
per with the inflation
valve. Do not insert
tools of any kind be-
tween the rim and the tyre.Routinely check that the
pressure of tyres and s-
pare wheel is as speci-
fied in the “Technical specifica-
tions” chapter. Raise the car only
laterally. The car must absolutely
never be raised placing the plate
of the workshop lift arm under
the aluminium crossmember of
the rear suspension.CHANGING A WHEEL
Please be informed that:
– The jack mass is 2.100 kg.
– The jack requires no adjustment.
– The jack cannot be repaired, in the
event of breakage it must be replaced by
another original one.
– No tools other than its operating
crank can be fitted to the jackTo change a wheel proceed as follows:
– Stop the car in such a position that it
is not dangerous for the traffic where it is
possible to change the wheel safely.
Where possible, park on a level, compact
surface.
– Engage the handbrake
– Engage 1st gear or reverse. For cars
with automatic gearbox set the lever to
positionP.
– Open the boot.
– Fold forward the boot mat (A-
fig. 1).
– Slacken the ring nut (A-fig. 2) and
remove the spare wheel.
– Take the tool bag (A-fig. 3) and
bring it near to the wheel to be changed.
The jack only serves for
changing wheels on the
car with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model. It must not
be used for other purposes such as
for instance raising cars of other
models. In no case should it be used
for repairs under the vehicle.
WARNING
P4C00057564PGSm
fig. 1

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– Remove the wheel cap (A-fig. 4)
(only for versions with steel rims) lever-
ing on the edge with the flat-tipped
screwdriver provided in the tool bag.– Using the L-wrench (B-fig. 5) pro-
vided, loosen the fastening bolts (A) by
about one turn.
– Position the jack under the car next
to the wheel to be replaced (fig. 6):Position1: changing a rear wheel;
Position2: changing a front wheel.
– Turn the knob (A-fig. 7) of the jack
to extend it until the pin (B), on the on
the upper part of the jack inserts correctly
in the seat on the body (C).
– Fit the L-wrench (A-fig. 8) on the
jack pin (B).
– Work the jack and raise the car, until
the wheel is a few centimetres above
ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening
bolts (A-fig. 9) and remove the wheel.
– Make sure the spare wheel is clean
and free of impurities on the hub contact
surface which could cause slackening of
the fastening bolts later.
– Install the spare wheel making the
hub pin (A-fig. 10) coincide with one
of the holes (B-fig. 11) of the wheel.
A0D0038m
fig. 4
A0D0132m
fig. 5
346PGSm
fig. 2
A0D0144m
fig. 3

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– Tighten the five fastening bolts (A-
fig. 12).– Lower the car and remove the jack
(fig. 13).– Completely tighten the bolts in the se-
quence shown (fig. 14).
– On cars having the same alloy rims
as the spare wheel ones, wheel cap can
be fitted following the instructions given
in the following paragraph.
IMPORTANTNever fit the wheel cap
to the spare wheel if the spare wheel is
different from the standard one.
After refitting a wheel:
– Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the luggage compartment and
fasten it with the ring nut (A-fig. 2).
– Put jack and tools back in the bag and
stow it in the boot.
fig. 7
A0D0041m
fig. 6
A0D0040m
A0D0133m
fig. 8

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REFITTING A NORMAL WHEEL
Refit the wheel as described below:
– Stop the car in such a position that it
is not dangerous for the traffic where it is
possible to change the wheel safely.
Where possible, park on a level, compact
surface.
– Engage the handbrake
– Engage 1st gear or reverse. For cars
with automatic gearbox set the lever to
positionP.
– Open the boot.
– Fold back the boot mat (A-fig. 1).– Take the tool bag (A-fig. 3) and
the spare wheel and bring them near to
the wheel to be changed.
– Remove the wheel cap (A-fig. 4)
(if present) levering on the edge with the
flat-tipped screwdriver provided in the tool
bag.– Using the L-wrench (B-fig. 5) pro-
vided, loosen the fastening bolts (A) by
about one turn.
– Position the jack under the car next
to the wheel to be replaced (fig. 6):
Position1: changing a rear wheel;
Position2: changing a front wheel.
– Turn the knob (A-fig. 7) of the jack
to extend it until the pin (B), on the on
the upper part of the jack inserts correctly
in the seat on the body (C).
– Fit the L-wrench (A-fig. 8) on the
jack pin (B).
392PGSm
fig. 10
1026PGSm
fig. 11
A0D0134m
fig. 9
A0D0135m
fig. 12

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– Work the jack and raise the car, until
the wheel is a few centimetres above
ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening
bolts (A-fig. 16) and remove the
wheel.
– Make sure that the wheel to be in-
stalled is clean and free of impurities on
the hub contact surface which could cause
slackening of the fastening bolts later.
– Install the wheel making the hub pin
(A-fig. 10) coincide with one of the
holes (B-fig. 11) of the wheel.
– Tighten the five fastening bolts (A-
fig. 17).
For cars with alloy rims it is easier to in-
sert the wheel bolts using the specific
centering pin.– Screw the centering pin (A-fig. 18)
in one of the fastening bolt holes.
– Push the wheel on the pin and fasten
it with four bolts.
– Remove the centering pin (A-fig. 19)
and screw the last fastening bolt.– Lower the car and remove the jack
(fig. 20).
– Completely tighten the bolts in the se-
quence shown (fig. 21).
– If present, fit the hub cap so that the
valve can come out through the tapered
hole. Press the edges of the hub cap s-
tarting from near the valve hole (A-
fig. 22) and proceeding round until it is
securely attached.
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting might
cause the wheel cap to come off when
the car is on the move.
After refitting a wheel:
– Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the luggage compartment and
fasten it with the ring nut (A-fig. 2).
A0D0139m
fig. 16
A0D0138m
fig. 15
A0D0136m
fig. 13
A0D0137m
fig. 14

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– Put jack and tools back in the bag
and stow it in the boot
Do not grease the threads
of bolts before installing
them; they might slip out.
The bolts should be tightened to a
torque of 86 Nm (8.8 kgm).
You are advised to have the wheel
bolt tightening checked by Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible.
Indeed, insufficient tightening may
cause the wheel bolts to slacken
with the obvious dangerous con-
sequences. Excessive tightening
can strain the bolts.
WARNING
A0D0053m
fig. 19
A0D0052m
fig. 22
612PGSm
fig. 18
A0D0140m
fig. 17
A0D0142m
fig. 21
A0D0141m
fig. 20