Alfa Romeo 166 Installation and operation manual

Dear Client,
Thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
Your Alfa 166 has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of Alfa
Romeo.
This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your vehicle.
The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of
performance, quality, safety and respect for the environment which characterise this Alfa 166.
The Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services offered by
Alfa Romeo - services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not
only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread orga-
nization is at your service for any assistance problems you may have.
What’s more every single component of the Alfa 166 is fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s useful
lifespan any Alfa Romeo dealer would be pleased to make arrangements for your car to be recycled and nature
benefits in two ways: there’s no pollution from waste disposal, and the demand for raw materials is reduced.
Have a good trip.
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Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the vehicle was purchased,
the subsidiary company or to our branch offices or associated companies.
WARRANTY BOOKLET
The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new vehicle and contains the regulations tied to the services
given by Alfa Romeo Services and to the warranty conditions.
Correctly carrying out the scheduled services specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the per-
formance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your vehicle. It is also necessary to maintain warranty
cover.
“Service” guide
This contains the Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The services can be recognized by the presence of the Alfa
Romeo badge and logo.
The Alfa Romeo organization in Italy can be found in the telephone book under the letter “A” Alfa Romeo.
Not all the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in this booklet are
fitted as standard to the vehicle. The list of available accessories should be requested from Alfa Romeo Dealers.
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VERY IMPORTANT!
FUEL CAPACITY
Petrol engines: only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.
JTD engines: only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles that meet European Specification EN590.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines with mechanical transmission: engage the handbrake; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Petrol engines with automatic electronic transmission (Sportronic): make sure that the handbrake is en-
gaged and that the gearshift lever is at P; keep the brake pedal fully depressed without pressing the accelerator; then turn
the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
JTD engines with mechanical transmission: engage the handbrake; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch without pressing the accelerator; turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
m warning light to go off, then
turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
JTD engines with automatic electronic transmission (Sportronic): make sure that the handbrake is en-
gaged and that the gearshift lever is at P; keep the brake pedal fully depressed without pressing the accelerator; turn the ig-
nition key to MAR and wait for the
m warning light to go off, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
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ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL DEVICES
If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining
the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the
car system is able to withstand the load required.
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CODE CARD
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. It is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case
emergency starting is necessary.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve vehicle peformance levels and safety, respect for the environment and
low running costs unaltered over the course of time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK...
…you will find important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and vehicle maintenance over
time. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (protecting the environment) â (vehicle safety).
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure
better respect for the environment.

Warning: partially or fully ignoring
these rules may lead to serious injury.
This indicates the correct procedures to be
followed to prevent the vehicle from dam-
aging the environment.
Warning: partially or fully ignoring these
rules may lead to serious damage being
caused to the vehicle which, in some cir-
cumstances, may cause forfeiture of the
warranty cover.
THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should,
in particular, be closely studied.
VEHICLE
SAFETY
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
PERSONAL
SAFETY
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near to or actually
on some of the components making up your Alfa 166.
These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to
be taken as regards that particular component.
A list of the symbols to be found on your Alfa 166 is
given below, with the name of the component to which it relates
at the side of it.
These symbols are divided into the following four categories:
danger, prohibition, warning and obligation.
DANGER SYMBOLS
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
May cut in automatically when the engine is off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap when the coolant is boil-
ing.
Battery
Corrosive fluid.
Coil
High voltage.

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.
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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR CAR
IN AN EMERGENCY
CAR MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
INDEX
CONTENTS
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The text, illustrations and specifications given herein are based on
the vehicle at the date of going to press.
In our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may
introduce technical changes during production, therefore the spec-
ifications and equipment on board may be altered without prior
notice. Contact the factory sales network for detailed information.