Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010 User guide

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ENGLISH
ALFA
OWNER HANDBOO
K
159
Alfa Services

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D
ear Customer,
thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
A
l
f
a 159
Yo u
r
has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical o
f
A
lfa Romeo.
This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your car.
The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of per-
A
l
f
a 159 .
f
ormance, quality, safety and respect for the environment which characterize this
The enclosed Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services of-
f
ered 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 organization is at your ser-
vice for any assistance problems you may have.
H
ave a good trip.
A
l
f
a 159
This booklet describes all the versions of the
,
so you should only consider the infor-
mation concerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.

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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
K
Petrol engines : only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Diesel engines : only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use o
f
other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the
damage caused.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines : ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, pu
t
the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key into the ignition device to stop limit, briefly press the
START/STOP but-
ton.
Diesel engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, pu
t
the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key down into the ignition device until it stops. The instrument panel warning
light m will turn on, wait for the warning light m to turn off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen,
briefly press theSTART/STOP button as soon as the warning light m turns on.
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.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-
tion is fitted in your car.

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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorized Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s elec-
tric system can support the required load.
CODE CARD (for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte-
nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (environmental protection) (car well-be-
â
ing).

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A
ny queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the car was purchased, the sub-
s
idiary company or to our branch offices or any point of the Alfa Romeo Network.
Warranty Bookle
t
The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new car and contains the regulations tied to the services giv-
en 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 perfor-
mance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your car. It is also necessar y 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.
N
ot 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 car. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa Romeo
D
ealers.

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THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should,
in particular, be closely studied.
PERSONAL PROTECTING THE
SAFETY ENVIRONMENT CAR SAFETY
Warning: partially or This indicates the correct proceduresWarning: partially or fully ignoring these
f
ully ignoring these rules may lea
d
to be followed to preven
t
rules may lead to serious damage
to serious injury. the car from damaging the environment.being caused to the car which, in some
circumstances, may cause forfeiture of the
warranty cover.
The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car at the time of going to press.
A
s part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, ther
e
f
ore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
F
or details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer's sales network.

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DASHBOA
R
DAND CONT
R
OLS
DASHBOA
R
DANDCONT
R
OLS
DASHBOARD .................................................... 7 CRUISE CONTROL ............................................. 76
CEILING LIGHTS ................................................ 78
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................... 8 CONTROLS ....................................................... 81
SYMBOLS ....................................................... 9 INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................ 83
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ............................... 9 SUNROOF ........................................................ 93
ELECTRONIC KEY .............................................. 11 DOORS ........................................................... 96
ALARM ........................................................... 17 POWER WINDOWS ........................................... 99
IGNITION DEVICE............................................... 19 BOOT .............................................................. 101
INSTRUMENTS.................................................. 21 BONNET .......................................................... 105
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ................................... 25 ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ...................................... 106
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.......... 30
HEADLIGHTS..................................................... 106
SEATS ............................................................ 45 ABS SYSTEM ................................................... 108
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................. 48 VDC SYSTEM ................................................... 110
STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 49 EOBD SYSTEM ................................................. 115
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................... 50 SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING .............................. 116
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 53 ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 116
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 55INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES .. 117
AUTOMATIC TWO-/THREE-ZONE PARKING SENSORS ........................................... 118
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 58 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(T.P.M.S.) ........................................................ 122
ADDITIONAL HEATER ......................................... 69 AT THE FILLING STATION .................................... 125
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................. 70 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................ 127
WINDOW WASHING ......................................... 73
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DASHBOARD
fig. 1 A0 E0 05 6 m
1. Adjustable swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. In-
strument panel -
5. Driver’s air bag and horn - 6. Windscreen wiper control lever - 7. Upper central vent - 8. Adjustable swiv-
el centre air vents -
9. Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions)
or turbocharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) - 10. Passenger’s air bag - 11. Passenger’s knees air bag (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) -12. Glove box -
13. Sound system (for versions/markets, where provided) - 14. Heat-
ing/ventilation/climate controls -15. EngineSTART/STOP button -
16. Ignition device - 17. Driver’s knees air bag -
18. Sound system controls on the steering wheel (where provided) -19. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets,
where provided) -20. Bonnet opening lever -
21. Dashboard fusebox lid -
22. Switches for external lights, trip meter re-
set and headlamp aiming device. 7

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights -C. Rev counter -
D. Multifunction display
hcmWarning lights on
diesel versions onl
y
On diesel versions the rev counte
r
fig. 2 - Versions with multifunction display A0 E03 1 2m
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights -C. Rev counter -
D. Reconfigurable multifunction display
cmWarning lights on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counte
r
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
fig. 3 - Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display A0 E04 2 2m
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A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights -C. Rev counter -
D. Multifunction displa
y
fig. 3/a - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions with multifunction display A0 E08 7 0m
A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights -C. Rev counter -
D. Reconfigurable multifunction display
fig. 3/b - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
A0 E08 7 1m
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ALFA ROMEO
SYMBOLS CODE SYSTEM
Special coloured labels have been at-
tached near or actually on some of the To further protect you car from theft, it
components of your car. These labels has been fitted with an engine immo-
bear symbols that remind you of the pre- bilising system. This system is auto-
cautions to be taken as regards that par- matically activated when the electronic
ticular component. key is removed.
The plate summarising the symbols used An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
fig. 4 can be found under the bonnet. each electronic key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when
the engine is started through a special
aerial built into the ignition switch on the
dashboard. The modulated signal, which
changes each time the engine is start-
ed, is the “password”, by means o
f
fig. 4 A0E 01 38 m which the control unit recognises the
electronic key and enables to start the
engine.
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OPERATION Warning ligh
t
coming on
YThe electronic compo-
when driving nents inside the key ma
y
Each time the electronic key is fitted in- be damaged if the key is
to the ignition switch, the Alfa Romeo If the warning ligh
t
turns on this
Y
s
ubmitted to sharp knocks.
CODE system control unit sends a recog-means that the system is running a self-
nition code to the engine control unit test (for example for a voltage drop).
to deactivate the inhibitor. If the warning ligh
t
stays on, contact
Y
The code is sent only if the Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo Authorized Services.
CODE system control unit has recognise
d
I
f 2 seconds after fittin
g
IMPORTANT
Every electronic key has
the code transmitted from the electron- the electronic key into
its own code, which must be memorise
d
ic key. the ignition switch, the
by the system control unit. To memorise
warning ligh
t
comes on again
Y
If the code has not been recognised cor-new keys, up to a maximum of eight,
f
lashing (on certain versions a
rectly, the warning ligh
t
turns on (on apply solely to Alfa Romeo Authorize
d
Ydedicated message is dis-
certain versions a dedicated message Services taking with you all the keys in
p
layed), this means that the
is displayed) (see section “Warning your possession, the CODE card, a per-code of the keys has not been
lights and messages”). sonal identity document and the car’s memorised, thus the car is no
t
possession documents. The codes of the
In this case, the electronic key shoul
d
p
rotected by the Alfa Romeo
keys not provided during the new mem-
b
e removed from the ignition device an
d
CODE system against attempt-
orising procedure are erased from the
then refitted; if the lock continues, pos- ed theft. In this case, contact an
memory. This is to ensure that any lost
sibly try again with the other keys pro-
A
lfa Romeo Authorized Service
or stolen keys can no longer be use
d
vided with the car. If it is still not possi- to have the key codes memo-
to start the car.
ble to start the car contact Alfa Romeo rised.
Authorized Services
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ELECTRONIC KEY
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The CODE card
fig. 5 delivered with the
keys, contains the mechanical codeA
and the electronic one
B.fig. 5 fig. 6
A0E 00 23 m A0 E00 2 1m
The code numbers on the CODE card ELECTRONIC KEY fig. 6 Button Ë shall be used for central open-
must be kept in a safe place, not in the ing of doors and fuel cap with alarm de-
The car is delivered with two copies o
f
car. activation (for versions/markets, where
the key with remote control. provided).
The electronic key operates the ignitionButton ` shall be used to open the
I
f the car changes own- switch. tailgate.
er, the new owner mus
t
Button Á shall be used for central lock-
be given the electronic When unlocking the doors by pressing
ing of doors, tailgate and fuel cap with
key and the CODE card. button Ë, if by 2.5 minutes no door or
alarm activation (for versions/markets,the boot is opened, the system will au-
where provided). tomatically lock the car again.
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The electronic key
fig. 7 is fitted with
a metal insert
A, that can be extracte
d
by pressing button
B.
The metal insert operates the following:
central door locking/unlocking
through the driver's door lock (with
run-down car battery only the driver's
door will open); fig. 7 fig. 8
A0E 00 22 m A0 E00 2 1m
windows opening/closing; IMPORTANT
N
ever expose the elec- Replacing the battery of the
switch (for versions/markets, where tronic key to direct sunlight: risk of dam-
electronic key
provided) for deactivating the pas- ages. If when pressing button Ë, Á, or `,
senger’s air bag and knees air bag IMPORTANT Remote control fre- control given is refused or failing, the
(for versions/markets, where pro- quency may be disturbed by radio trans-battery should be replaced with an
vided); missions outside the car (e.g. mobile equivalent one that can be purchased at
safe-lock device (for versions/mar- phones, hams, etc…). In this event re- common stores.
kets, where provided); mote control may be failing. To be sure that the battery is to be re-
emergency unlocking of electronic placed, try again to press buttons Ë ,
key from ignition switch. Á, or ` with another electronic key.
WARNI N
G
When closing the tailgate again, pro-
N
ever leave the elec- tection sensors are restored and direc-
tronic key unattende
d
tion indicators will flash once.
to prevent anyone, especially
children, from holding it an
d
p
ressing button B-fig. 7 inad-
vertently.
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SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This safety system inhibits the operation
of the car door handles.
The safe lock device represents top pro-
tection against break in attempts. Acti-
vate it each time you park the car.
fig. 9 fig. 10
A 0E0 0 35 m A 0E0 2 42 m
To change the batteryfig. 9
p
rocee
d
IMPORTANT
N
ever touch the electric
as follows: contacts of the key and prevent fluid o
r
WARNI N
G
dust infiltration inside it.
take out the metal inser
t
Aby press- Once the safe lock de-
ing button
B;vice has been actuated,
remove the snap-fitted case B- doors cannot be opened from
fig. 10 (red) by levering with the inside the car in any way
Used batteries are
metal insertAof the electronic key whatsoever. For this reason,
harmful to the environ-
in the point shown in the figure; make sure there are no per-
ment. They should be
s
ons left inside the car.
disposed of as specified by la
w
remove the batter y D-fig. 9 from in the special containers pro-
the case taking note of the bias (in vided, or take them to Al
f
a
the figure the positive pole is facing
R
omeo Authorized Services
downwards); which will deal with their dis-
p
ut the new battery into the case
p
osal.
with the correct bias;
p
ut the case down into its seat an
d
refit the metal insert.
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Device activation is signalled by three
WARNIN
G
flashes of the led on the driver’s doo
r
I
f the car battery is panel and, only if activated by pressing
down, the safe lock de- the electronic key button Á, of direction
vice can be activated only us- indicators.
ing the metal insert of the Should one of the doors be not perfect-
electronic key on the driver’s ly closed, the safe lock device is not ac-
door revolving plug: in this tivated, thus preventing that a person
case the safe lock device is ac- getting into the car from the open door
tive on front passenger’s doo
r
fig. 11 A0E 00 21 m remains blocked inside the passenger’s
and rear doors. Device activation compartment when he/she closes the
door.
The device is automatically activated on
every door in the following cases: Device deactivation
WARNIN
G
turning twice the metal insert of the
I
f the key battery is The device is deactivated automatically
electronic key into the driver door to
f
lat, the safe lock d
e
-on every door in the following cases:
locking position;
vice can only be deactivated b
y
when unlocking the doors;
unlocking the doors by turnin
g
pressing twice the electronic key but-
the metal insert of the key in- ton Á. when unlocking only the driver’s doo
r
to the driver’s door lock or by (where possible);
f
itting the key into the ignition when fitting the electronic key into
device. the ignition switch.
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The main functions that can be activated with the electronic key or with the emergency metals insert are the following:
Doors, Doors, Window Window Safe loc
k
Tailgate
tailgate tailgate and sunroo
f
and sunroo
f
(for versions/ opening
and fuel cap and fuel cap opening closing markets,
unlocking locking (for versions/ (for versions/ where
markets, markets, provided)
where where
provided) provided)
Electronic Brief press o
n
Brief press o
n
Prolonged Double pressing Brief press o
n
–
key button Ë (*) button Á pressing (within 1 second) button `
(over 2 seconds) on button Á
on button Ë
Emergency Electronic key Electronic key Electronic key Electronic key Double electronic
–
metal rotation rotation rotation rotation key rotation
insert clockwise (*) counter-clockwise for over for ove
r
within 1
2 seconds 2 seconds second
clockwise counter-clockwisecounter-clockwise
Direction 2 flashings 1 flashing 2 flashings 1 flashing 3 flashings 2 flashings
indicators
flashing
Led on Deterrence Turning on fixed Deterrence led of
f
Turning on fixed Double
–
driver’s doo
r
led of
f
for 3 seconds, for about flashing,
followed by 3 seconds, followed by
deterrence le
d
followed by deterrence led
flashing deterrence led flashing
flashing
(*) On certain versions it is possible to set the option “Unlocking front door only” through the “Setup Menu” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunctio
n
display” in this section). In this case pressing button Á and turning the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise will unlock the driver’s door
only. To unlock all the doors, press twice button Ë within 1 second or turn twice the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise.
IMPORTANT
Window and sunroof opening operations are a consequence of a door unlocking control. Window and sunroof closing operations are a con-
sequence of a door locking control.
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ALARM Depending on the markets, the trigger-
ing of the alarm will activate the siren
(for versions/markets, and the hazard warning lights (for abou
t
where provided) 26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary de-
pending on the versions/markets.
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED A maximum number of sound/sight cy-
cles is however envisaged. Once the
The alarm comes into action in the fol- alarm cycle is over, the system will re- fig. 12
lowing cases: A0 E00 2 5m
store its normal operation. HOW TO ACTIVATE
unlawful opening of doors, bonne
t
IMPORTANTCentral door unlocking
and boot (perimetral protection); THE ALARM
by the emergency electronic key will not
attempt to start the engine with With the doors, bonnet and boot shu
t
deactivate the alarm, therefore with
unauthorised electronic key; and electronic key removed from igni-
alarm on the siren will activate when tion switch, point the electronic key in
opening one of the doors or the boot.
battery cable cutting; the direction of the car, then press an
d
To deactivate the siren see paragraph
presence of moving bodies in the pas- release the button Á.
“How to deactivate the alarm”.
senger’s compartment (volumetric With the exception of certain markets,
IMPORTANT
The engine immobiliser
protection); the system sounds a “beep” and the
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
abnormal raising/sloping of the ca
r
doors are locked.
Romeo CODE system, which is auto-
(for versions/markets where applic- matically activated when the electronic Engagement of the alarm is preceded
able); key is removed from the ignition device.
by a self-diagnostic test characterised by
Volumetric and anti-raising protections a different flashing of the round led lo-
can be cut off by operating the front ceil- cated around the door lock/unlock but-
ing light controls(see paragraph “Volu- ton (see fig. 12 ): if a fault is detect-
metric protection/Anti-raising sensor” ed the system sounds a further warning
on the following pages). “beep”.
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Surveillance HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
When the system has been turned on,
the ledA-fig. 12 will flash to indicate Press button Ë. The system will react as
that the system is in the surveillance follows (with the exception of certain
mode. The led will flash continuously markets):
while the system is under surveillance. two brief flashes of the direction in-
IMPORTANTOperation of the alarm dicators;
is adapted at the origin to the regula- two brief “beeps”; fig. 13 A0 E04 8 0m
tions of the different countries. door unlocking. VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
/
Self-diagnosis and monitoring ANTI-RAISING SENSORS
The alarm can be deactivated by fitting
of doors/bonnet/boot the electronic key into the ignition To make sure that the protection sensors
If, after the alarm has been activated, a switch. are working properly, check that win-
second acoustic signal is heard, turn the dows and sunroof (for versions/markets,
IMPORTANT
On certain versions any
system off by pressing button Ë, chec
k
where provided) are shut.
attempt to break in detected by the sys-
for proper locking of doors, bonnet an
d
tem will be indicated by a warning mes-
This function can be cut out (for exam-
b
oot, then turn the system on again b
y
sage on the instrument panel display ple if you leave animals on the car) by
pressing button Á. when fitting the electronic key into the pressing button
A-fig. 13 on the front
Other wise if a door or bonnet/boot li
d
ignition switch. ceiling light within 1 minute after in-
is not correctly closed it will not be con- strument panel turning off.
trolled by the system. If the control sig- When this function is off the button le
d
nal is repeated when the doors and bon- will turn on. Volumetric protection/anti-
net/boot are closed properly this means raising sensors cut out shall be repeated
that the self-diagnosis function has de- at each instrument panel turning off.
tected a system operating fault, in which
case it is necessary to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Ser vices.
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IGNITION DEVICE
HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system com- The ignition device is located on the
p
letely (for instance during prolonge
d
dashboard and it consists of the follow-
inactivity of the car) simply lock the ca
r
ing:
b
y rotating the metal insert (provide
d
electronic key reading device A-
inside the electronic key) into the dri- fig. 14 (set near the steering wheel);
ver’s door lock. button START/STOP(set under the fig. 14 A0 E02 1 9m
MINISTERIAL electronic key reading device).
HOMOLOGATION WARNI N
G
IMPORTANT To prevent running When leaving the ca
r
down the battery do not leave the elec-
In keeping with the laws in force in each always remove the
tronic key into the ignition device whe
n
country on the subject of radio fre- electronic key from the ignition
the engine is off.
quency, for markets in which the trans- device to prevent any passen-
mitter needs to be marked the certifi-
g
er in the car from inadver-
cation number is given on the compo- tently activating the controls.
nent. For certain versions/markets, the WARNI N
G
R
emember to engage th
e
code may also be marked on the trans- handbrake and if the car is fac-
I
f the ignition device is
mitter and/or on the receiver. ing uphill, first gear and if the
tampered with (for ex- car is facing downhill, reverse.
ample during an attempte
d
N
ever leave children una
t
-
break-in) have it checked ove
r
tended in the car.
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices before travelling again.
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