Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual page 283

LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The boot lid can be opened from outside
the vehicle (pressing the button on the key)
and from inside the vehicle.
WARNING If the tailgate is not shut
properly, this will be shown by the corre-
sponding warning light ´ and warning mes-
sage on the Infocenter display.
OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 13)
To open the tailgate from inside the pas-
senger compartment pull the lever (A) at
the side of the driver's seat.
282
fig. 13
WARNING
Only use the tailgate open-
ing lever with the car sta-
tionary.
Lifting the tailgate is facilitated by the ac-
tion of the gas springs.
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
lifting of the tailgate with
the weights foreseen by the man-
ufacturer. The addition of objects
(spoiler, etc.) may adversely affect
correct operation and safety in use
of the tailgate.
A0B0042m
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL (fig. 14)
The boot can be opened by remote control
pressing the button (C) on the key, also
when the electronic alarm (where fitted) is
engaged.
In this case the alarm system switches off
volumetric protection and the tailgate con-
trol sensor. The system also sounds two
beeps and the direction indicators light up
for three seconds (with the exception of ver-
sions for certain markets).
Closing the boot again the control functions
are restored, the system sounds two beeps
and the direction indicators light up for three
seconds (with the exception of versions for
certain markets).
fig. 14
A0B9000m