Alfa Romeo Alfa 156 User manual

This supplement describes all the main char-
acteristics of Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
and Alfa Crosswagon Q4 versions.
For any topic not specifically dealt with in
this supplement, refer to the main Owner’s
Manual.
CONTENTS
ALFA 156 Sportwagon Q4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................... 3
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT -
FIX&GO ........................................ 4
IF THE CAR IS TO BE TOWED ........... 4
INTERIOR FITTINGS.......................... 5
CHECKING LEVELS .......................... 5
ENGINE CODE -
BODY VERSION .............................. 6
ENGINE ......................................... 6
TRANSMISSION .............................. 7
WHEELS AND TYRES ....................... 9
SNOW CHAINS................................ 11
PERFORMANCE .............................. 11
DIMENSIONS ................................. 12
WEIGHTS ...................................... 13
REFILLING ..................................... 14
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................... 15
CO2EMISSIONS ............................. 15
ALFA Crosswagon Q4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................... 17
REARVIEW MIRRORS ...................... 18
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT -
FIX&GO ........................................ 20
– Compact spare wheel ............... 20
IF THE CAR IS TO BE TOWED ............ 24
INTERIOR FITTINGS.......................... 24
CHECKING LEVELS .......................... 25
ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSION ........ 26
ENGINE ......................................... 26
TRANSMISSION ............................. 27
SUSPENSIONS ............................... 28
WHEELS AND TYRES ....................... 29
SNOW CHAINS .............................. 31
PERFORMANCE .............................. 31
DIMENSIONS ................................. 32
WEIGHTS ...................................... 33
REFILLING ..................................... 34
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................... 35
CO2EMISSIONS ............................ 35

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
A. Speedometer - B. Odometer with double counter (total and partial) display - C. Check panel - D. Rev counter - E. Fuel level gauge
with reserve warning light - F. Clock - G. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - H. Warning
lights.
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QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT - FIX&GO
The car is provided, as standard, with
quick tyre repair kit - called Fix&Go -
replacing the traditional tool kit and the
compact spare wheel.
The quick repairing kit is placed in the
boot inside the appropriate container (A-
fig. 2) and it includes (fig. 3):
– tool Ato remove the valve body;
– compressor Bwith pressure gauge
and fittings;
– small cylinder Ccontaining sealer and
fitted with a filling pipe and a sticker bear-
ing the notice “MAX 80 km/h”, to be
placed in a position visible to the driver
(on the dashboard) after fixing the tyre;
– “spout” Dto be connected to the fill-
ing pipe.
To use the kit, see “In an emergency”
section in the Owner’s Manual.
IF THE CAR IS TO
BE TOWED
PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING
THE CAR
To prevent damages to
transmission components,
the car shall only be towed
in one of the following methods:
– with front wheels raised and
rear wheels resting on proper
truck;
– with rear wheels raised and
front wheels resting on proper
truck;
– with car loaded on rescue ve-
hicle with all wheels standing on
the rescue vehicle floor.
fig. 2
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fig. 3
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CHECKING LEVELS
1Engine oil - 2Battery - 3Brake fluid -
4Windscreen washer fluid - 5Engine
coolant fluid - 6Power steering fluid
WARNING To access the battery or to
check the engine coolant level (5), slack-
en fastenings (A-fig. 4), set respective-
ly on the right front side, central side and
left front side of the stiff cover.
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fig. 4
INTERIOR FITTINGS
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
– Remove dried on dirt with a lightly moistened chamois leather or cloth without pressing too hard.
– Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather with water
and neutral soap. If the stain persists, use specific products, carefully following the instructions for use.
WARNING Never use alcohol. Make sure that cleaning products do not contain alcohol and alcohol derivatives even at low strength.

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ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSION
ENGINE
Version
Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
Code type
Cycle
Injection
Number and position of cylinders
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm
3
Maximum horsepower (EEC): KW
HP
at rpm
Maximum torque (EEC): Nm
kgm
at rpm
Fuel
Engine code
937A5000
Body version
932BXN20 70
Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
937A5000
Diesel
Common Rail multipoint injection system
4 in line
82 x 90.4
1910
110
150
4000
305
31
2000
Diesel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590)

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TRANSMISSION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS
Only drive the car on
grounds suitable for its
characteristics and for your dri-
ving skill. Adapt speed to ground
characteristics.
WARNING
When you are not up to
pass a steep slope avoid
U-turns, but go back in reverse.
WARNING
After driving on grounds
covered with water, mud
or dirty roads, brake slowly in
order to dry brake discs com-
pletely.
WARNING
Do not drive uphill cater-
corner, but follow the
max. gradient line.
WARNING
Altitude reduces car per-
formance since air is thin.

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In the event of signifi-
cant grip difference
between front and rear
axle, do not accelerate sharply: in
this case it is best to run the
engine at medium or low rpm and
to wait for a few seconds if more
attempts are required.
CLUTCH
Dry single disk with hydraulic control.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Drive is of the permanent 4-wheel type
with three differentials and differentiated
torque distribution between the two axles.
Torque distribution between front and rear
axle is continuously modulated according
to grip by central TORSEN C differential.
Mechanical modulation is continuous and
gradual to optimise drive under all driving
conditions and to preserve best driving
comfort.
Four-wheel drive enables to exploit
engine power at best even in poor grip
conditions: the driver shall however
observe common road rules since road
safety is always the driver’s responsibility.
GEARBOX
Six forward gears plus reverse all syn-
chronised.
To engage reverse gear (R), raise the
ring under the grip (with the fingers of the
same hand holding the lever).
After engaging reverse gear, release the
ring. It is not necessary to raise the ring on
the lever when shifting from reverse to
another gear.
WARNING Reverse gear can only be
engaged with the car completely stopped.
With the engine running, before engaging
reverse gear it is necessary to wait for at
least 3 seconds with the clutch pedal fully
pressed, to avoid grating and the possibil-
ity of damaging the gears.

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WHEELS AND TYRES
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES
Tyre
205/50 R17 93V
Front Rear
Reduced load (2 occupants) bar 2.3 2.3
Full load bar 2.5 2.5
With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the specified rating. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With winter tyres the inflating pressure should be +0.2 bar compared with the specified rating.
Tyre
(O)
Tyres that can be fitted with snow chains: use snow chains with reduced size and max. protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm (see paragraph
“Snow chains” on page 11).
To prevent damages to 4-wheel drive system, tyres shall be of the same type, tread and make. Flat tyre shall be replaced with a spare wheel of the same type.
Tyres with different wear conditions do not impair 4-wheel drive system efficiency.
Rim
7Jx17”
Type
205/50 R17 93V (O)

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WHEEL GEOMETRY
Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
– 1 mm ± 1 mm
3.2 mm ± 1 mm
Front wheels toe-in:
Rear wheels toe-in:

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Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
Maximum speed km/h
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h sec.
Kilometer from standing start sec.
SNOW CHAINS ALFA 156 SPORTWAGON Q4
Snow chains shall be fitted to FRONT wheels.
Use snow chains with reduced size and max. protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 9 mm.
Use of snow chains could be compulsory also for 4-wheel drive cars.
Before purchasing or using snow chains, you are recommended to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
Check the tension of the chain after the first few metres have been driven.
WARNING As concerns Alfa Crosswagon Q4 version, see page 31.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid pot-
holes, steps and pavements and avoid also to drive for long distances on roads not covered
with snow to prevent damaging the car and the roadbed.
PERFORMANCE
200
10.2
30.5

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DIMENSIONS
fig. 5
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Dimensions are expressed in mm
Height indicated is for an unladen car
ABCDEF G H
952 2595 894 4441 1458 1529 1743 1504

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WEIGHTS
Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
1510 kg
2005 kg
495 kg
1450 kg
60 kg
Kerb weight
Max. permitted weight (*)
Payload including the driver (**)
Towable weight
Max. load on ball
(*) Weights not to be exceeded. The driver must arrange the goods in the luggage compartment/on load surface/roof (do not exceed 50 kg on roof)
so that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum weight
allowed.

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REFILLING
Alfa 156 Sportwagon Q4
50
7
6.1
4.2
3.2
1.25
2.5
5.3
Specified fuels
Recommended products
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification
EN590)
Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU11
(blue colour) at 50% or PARAFLU UP
(red colour) at 50%
SELENIA TURBO DIESEL (*)
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX (❑)
TUTELA W90/M-DA (❍)
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) For use in particularly harsh weather conditions SELENIA WR SAE 5W-40 engine oil is recommended.
(
❑ ) Synthetic oil, grade SAE 75W-85. that passes: API GL 4 PLUS, MIL-L-2105 D LEV, FIAT 9.55550 specifications.
(
❍ ) Mineral oil for transmission, grade SAE 80W-90. that passes: API GL 5, MIL-L-2105 D LEV specifications.
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling system litres
Oil sump and filter litres
Mechanical transmission/
central and front differential litres
Mechanical transmission/
rear differential litres
Windscreen and rearscreen
washer reservoir: litres
– with headlamp washer litres

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The fuel consumption figures given in the
table below are determined on the basis
of the homologation tests set down by
specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
– urban cycle: cold starting followed
by driving that simulates urban use of the
car;
– extraurban cycle: frequent accel-
erating in all gears, simulating extraurban
use of the car; the speed varies between
0 and 120 km/h;
– combined consumption: is calcu-
lated weighing about 37% of urban cycle
consumption and about 63% of extraur-
ban consumption.
WARNING The type of route,
traffic situations, weather condi-
tions, driving style, general con-
ditions of the vehicle,
setup/equipment/accessories,
load, presence of a roof rack, use
of the climate control system,
other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those
measured.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Extraurban
5.6
Urban
8.9
Combined
6.8
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO 1999/100/EC DIRECTIVE (litres x 100 km)
CO2 EMISSIONS (ACCORDING TO 1999/100/EC DIRECTIVE)
The CO2emission level shown refers to combined consumption: 181 g/km

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
A. Speedometer - B. Odometer with double counter (total and partial) display - C. Check panel - D. Rev counter - E. Fuel level gauge
with reserve warning light - F. Clock - G. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - H. Warning
lights.
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REARVIEW MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR
WITH COMPASS
(for versions/markets
where applicable) (fig. 2)
Alfa 156 Crosswagon Q4 features a spe-
cial driving mirror that, at starting, sets
automatically to day or night use position.
At night, the mirror detects the main
beam lights of the cars behind and will
dim automatically to eliminate light that
could bother driving.
The mirror has a built-in compass that
shows the broad driving direction on the
display provided for the purpose.
Direction shown can be one of the fol-
lowing:
N: North
S: South
E: East
W: West
NE: North-East
SE: South-East
SW: South-West
NW: North-West
Compass turns on when turning the igni-
tion key to MAR.
To turn the compass off, press switch
(B-fig. 2). To turn it on again press
switch (B) again.
Turning the automatic
antiglare function on
The green led (A-fig. 2) when on indi-
cates that the automatic antiglare function
is on.
To turn the antiglare function on, keep
switch (B-fig. 2) pressed for 3 seconds
until the led comes on. After releasing the
switch the automatic antiglare function is
active.
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Letter “C”
shown on the display
If letter “C” is displayed the compass
shall be reset. Make the car turn by 360°
at a speed equal to or lower than 8
km/h, until the display (fig. 3) shows
car running direction (North, South, East,
West).
In the event of significant moving away
from common driving zones (see map
fig. 4), it could be required to reset the
compass to compensate terrestrial mag-
netic field variations.
Proceed as follows:
– with display on, keep switch (A-
fig. 3) pressed for 6 seconds until dis-
playing the number corresponding to the
zone for which the zone was initialised
last time;
– set the involved zone by pressing
repeatedly switch (A-fig. 3) until dis-
playing the number corresponding to the
required zone;
– release the switch: after a few sec-
onds the system will store automatically
the set zone and the display will show let-
ter “C”.
fig. 4
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fig. 3
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