Alfa Romeo 166 Booklet page 111

In this case the alarm disengages the
boot control sensor, the system (with the
exception of versions for certain markets)
sounds two beeps and the direction indi-
cators light up for about three seconds.
When the boot is closed again the con-
trol function is restored, the system (with
the exception of versions for certain mar-
kets) sounds two beeps and the direction
indicators light up for about three seconds.
EMERGENCY OPENING
The luggage compartment lock is re-
leased by a servocontrol when opening
the bonnet from inside or using the key.
However, it is always possible to open
the luggage compartment, even in case
of insufficient battery power: just rotate
the key wider and simultaneously press
the bonnet edge by the hand.
fig. 137
IMPORTANT Apply a moderate pres-
sure only on the bonnet edge, immediate-
ly above the lock.
LIFTING AND CLOSING
Lifting the boot lid is made easier by the
action of the gas springs (B-fig. 138).
The gas springs are cali-
brated to guarantee
correct operation with
loading specified by the manufac-
turer. Arbitrary additions to the
boot lid (spoiler etc.) may affect
its operation and safety.
fig. 138
When the boot is opened the light (C-
fig. 138) will come on. This light will
go out again when the boot is closed.
In order to close, lower the bonnet by
the handle (A-fig. 139) on the lining
and press next to the lock till it clicks into
the right position.
Leaving the boot open, the light goes out
automatically after a few minutes. To turn it
on again, open the boot and close it again.
fig. 139
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