Page 2 What's more every single component of the Alfa 156 GTA is fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s useful lifespan any Alfa Romeo dealer would be pleased to make arrangements for you car to be recycled (in compliance with current regulations in force).
Page 3 MUST BE READ! REFUELLING Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95. STARTING THE ENGINE Engines with mechanical transmission: make sure the handbrake is pulled; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Page 4 ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Au- thorized Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can support the required load.
Page 5 Warranty Booklet The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new vehicle and contains the regulations tied to the services given by Alfa Romeo Ser- vices and to the warranty conditions. Correctly carrying out the scheduled services specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the performance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your vehicle.
Page 6 The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the vehicle at the time of going to press. As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, therefore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
Page 7 To increase protection against attempted al insert only, without remote control. nents making up your Alfa 156 GTA. theft, the car is fitted with an electronic en- These labels bear symbols that remind you...
Page 8 Key metal insert operates: The CODE card (fig. 2) is also supplied KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL with the key and it contains the codes of the – the ignition switch The key is fitted with (fig. 3): keys (both the mechanical one and the elec- –...
Page 9 The metallic insert (A) of the key operates: To insert the metallic insert in the key grip, OPENING THE BOOT press the button (E-fig. 3) to release the – the ignition switch The boot can be opened by remote control insert and turn it in the direction of the ar- –...
Page 10 MAR, position, the control unit In this case, you are recommended to re- of the Alfa Romeo CODE system sends a turn the key to the STOP position and then recognition code to the engine control unit back to MAR;...
Page 11 Dead batteries are harm- that the car is not protected by the immo- ful for the environment. BATTERY OF THE KEY biliser. Contact your Alfa Romeo Authorized They must be disposed of WITH REMOTE CONTROL in special containers as specified by Service immediately and get them to store If when pressing button (B or C-fig.
Page 12: Electronic Alarm
It also makes it possible to cut off the volumetric protection. IMPORTANT The engine inhibitor func- tion is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE system which is activated automatically A0B0047m A0B9000m when the ignition key is removed.
Page 13 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVATING THE ALARM Surveillance KEYS WITH When the doors and boot/bonnet lids are When the system has been turned on, the REMOTE CONTROL closed and the ignition key is in the STOP led (A-fig. 9) on the dashboard will flash or PARK position (key removed), point the to indicate that the system is in the surveil- The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys...
Page 14 DEACTIVATING THE ALARM – if the led continues to flash, but at dif- AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT ferent intervals than normal, it means that OF THE ALARM To deactivate the alarm, press the button attempts to steal the car have been made, (optional for versions/markets on the key with remote control.
Page 15 WHEN THE ALARM INTERRUPTING THE ALARM VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION IS TRIGGERED To interrupt the alarm press the button on To guarantee correct operation all the win- the remote control or, if the remote control dows and the sunroof, if any, should be When the alarm is engaged it will sound battery is down, get into the car, insert the closed.
Page 16: Ministerial Homologation
This condition is shown by a series of 5 programme additional remote controls, con- beeps in quick succession after the normal – for markets in which the transmitter tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. acoustic/visual signals when the system is needs to be marked with the homologation operated.
Page 17: Ignition Device
STOP THE SWITCH (fig. 12) Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, position and repeat the sequence. before travelling again. The key can be moved to one of four po-...
Page 18 DOORS Rear doors WARNING – To open the door, only with the inner Never remove the key knob (A-fig. 14) raised, pull the open- with the car on the move. WARNING ing handle (A-fig. 15). The steering wheel would lock au- tomatically the first time the steer- Before opening a door, –...
Page 19 OPENING/CLOSING Rear doors CENTRALIZED LOCKING FROM INSIDE This permits centralized locking of all doors, both front and rear. Front doors WARNING To operate the centralized locking device – To open the door pull the handle (A- The rear doors can only the doors must be perfectly closed otherwise fig.
Page 20 – From inside: when the doors are CHILD SAFETY LOCK WARNING closed, press one of the knobs (B-fig. 16) The rear doors are equipped with a special Always use this device located on the front doors, engage/release device (fig. 18) which prevents the door when carrying children.
Page 21: Front Seats
FRONT SEATS MOVING THE SEATS ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT Lift lever (A) and push the seat backwards To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) tak- WARNING or forwards: in the driving position the arms ing it upwards, then continue operating the should be slightly flexed and hands should lever (up and down) until reaching the re-...
Page 22: Rear Seat
SEAT WARMING (fig. 20) REAR SEAT SKI COMPARTMENT (optional for versions/markets The seat warming pad can be switched on where applicable) and off using switch (F) on the outer side of the seat. CENTRE ARMREST This compartment can be used for carry- ing long loads.
Page 23: Steering Wheel
The compartment can be extended by re- HEADREST STEERING WHEEL moving the armrest: with the armrest low- ADJUSTMENT The car is fitted with two headrests for the ered, press the two small handles (B- side seats. fig. 25) at the base of the armrest inwards and remove it.
Page 24 ADJUSTING THE DOOR MIRRORS WARNING REAR-VIEW MIRRORS The steering wheel posi- tion must only be adjusted Electrically adjustable (fig. 30) with the car stationary. – Select the mirror to be adjusted (right INTERNAL or left) using switch (A): REAR-VIEW MIRROR –...
Page 25: Power Windows
Folding (fig. 31) Defrosting/demisting (fig. 32) POWER WINDOWS – If necessary (for example when the size The electric mirrors can be fitted with heat- of the mirror causes difficulty in narrow ing coils which are operated together with spaces) the door mirror can be folded in to- rearscreen heating pressing button (A) and FRONT wards the car from position (A) to position...
Page 26 Driver’s (fig. 33-35) IMPORTANT The driver’s power window REAR is fitted with a “continuous automatic oper- The driver’s door panel plate contains the The rear doors are fitted with power win- ation“ for both lowering and raising the win- buttons which, with the ignition key at dows with split controls on driver’s door (C dow device.
Page 27: Seat Belts
With the ignition key at MAR, press the SEAT BELTS To unfasten the seat belts, press button button to lower the window; pull the button (C). Guide the seat belt with your hand to raise it. while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twist- USING THE SEAT BELTS ing.
Page 28 The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat belts WARNING WARNING with three anchor points with reel for the To offer the highest level Proper backrest coupling is side seats and an abdominal belt with two of protection, the rear seat guaranteed when button anchor points for the centre (A-fig.
Page 29 When the rear seats are not occupied, use REAR ABDOMINAL CENTRE WARNING the proper pockets (A-fig. 43) on the BELT HOUSING (fig. 45) Remember that, in the backrest to stow the seat belt clips neatly, When the rear centre belt, which is of the event of an accident, any the tab (B) of the central abdominal belt abdominal type, is not in use, hook the...
Page 30 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT To adjust the belt, use handle (A-fig. 46) WARNING (front seat belts) or (A- fig. 47) (rear side OF FRONT AND REAR SIDE After adjustment, always belts, Sportwagon versions only) as shown SEAT BELTS check that the slider (B) is by the arrow and raise or lower the rocker (Sportwagon versions only) anchored in one of the positions...
Page 31 To increase the efficiency of the front seat The pretensioner can only heres snugly to wearer’s chest and hips. belts, Alfa 156 GTA is fitted with pre- be used once. After a col- tensioning devices. Front seat pretensioners activate only if...
Page 32 Services. Seat belt should always be worn Always contact an Alfa Romeo Au- in both the front and rear positions! thorized Service. Travelling without seat belt in- creases the risk of serious injury or GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS death in the case of accident.
Page 33 Seat belts are also to be worn by expec- – After a serious accident, replace the belt WARNING tant mothers: the risk of injury in the case being worn at that time, even if it does not If the seat belt has been of accident is greatly reduced for them and appear damaged.
Page 34: Carrying Children Safely
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY For the best level of protection in the event of a crash, all occupants must travel seated and secured by suitable restraint systems. WARNING This is even more important for children. SERIOUS DANGER! Never place cradle child’s seats on the According to 2003/20/EC Directive, this front passenger seats of cars equipped with passenger air prescription is compulsory for all European...
Page 35 A0B0005m A0B0006m view of restraint systems, children are con- sidered as adults and wear belts normally. The Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes seats for each weight group, which are the recommended choice because they have been designed and specifically experiment- ed for Alfa Romeo cars.
Page 36 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 WARNING Starting from 15 to 25 kg in weight, chil- For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg the Seats exist which are suit- dren may be restrained directly by the car child’s chest is thick enough not to need the able for covering weight seat belts.
Page 37 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE Alfa 156 GTA complies with the new EC Directive 2000/3 regulating child’s seat assembling on the different car seats according to the following table: Rear seat for saloon and Sportwagon versions...
Page 38 Below is a summary of the safe- 4) Always pull the tape to check that the PRESETTING FOR INSTALLING ty rules to be observed when car- belts are buckled. THE “ISOFIX TYPE“ rying children: CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 5) All restraint systems are strictly for one 1) The recommended position for in- child only: never use for two children at the The car is created preset for mounting the...
Page 39 European Stan- perimented expressly for Alfa 156 GTA. seat back and the cushion and that can be dard ECE-R44/03 for babies up to 18 kg...
Page 40 Installation of the seat For proper installation proceed as follows: As the child grows up, passing to weight for the 0 and 0+ groups group 1 the child’s seat should be mounted – check whether the release lever (B- facing forwards (running direction). For children of the 0, 0+ weight group, the fig.
Page 41: Front And Side Air Bags
FRONT AND SIDE FRONT AIR BAGS The front Air bag (driver’s and passenger’s) is a device designed to protect the occupants AIR BAGS Description and operation in the event of head-on collision of medium- high severity by the interposition of the cush- The front air bag (driver’s and passenger’s) ion between the occupant and the steering The car is fitted with front Air bags for the...
Page 42 The cushion inflates instantly as a protec- Front air bags are designed to protect car’s WARNING tive barrier between the occupants’ bodies occupants in front crashes and therefore non- Please don’t apply stickers and the structures which could cause injury. activation in other types of collisions (side or other objects to the The cushion deflates immediately after-...
Page 43 PASSENGER’S FRONT MANUAL DEACTIVATION ATTENTION AIR BAG OF PASSENGER’S FRONT SERIOUS DANGER: AIR BAG The car is fitted with The passenger’s front air bag has been de- front passenger’s air bag. Never signed to improve the protection of a per- Should it be absolutely necessary to car- place cradle child’s seats on the front son wearing a seat belt.
Page 44 The warning light F on the check pan- The key switch (fig. 63) has two posi- SIDE AIR BAGS tions: el glows steadily until the passenger’s Air (SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG) bag is reactivated. 1) Passenger’s front Air bag active: (ON The side bag and window bag have the position P) warning light on check panel Deactivation of the front passenger’s air...
Page 45 Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services for bumps against steps, pavements or fixed ob- activation switch, as described in the previ- stacles on the ground, falling into big holes replacement as these dates approach.
Page 46 Romeo Authorized Services. ing systems; under this condition air bags or pretensioners could not If the car is to be demolished, Alfa Romeo trigger in the event of collision or, Authorized Services should be contacted be- WARNING in a restricted number of cases, forehand to have the system deactivated.
Page 47 WARNING WARNING WARNING You are reminded that Turning the ignition key to The front Air bags are de- when the ignition key is MAR the F warning light signed to be triggered for engaged and in the MAR position, (with the passenger’s front Air bag heavier crashes than the preten- the Air bags can be triggered also deactivation switch at ON) turns...
Page 48: Steering Wheel Levers
STEERING WHEEL Lights switched off (fig. 64) Dipped-beam headlights (fig. 66) LEVERS When the pointer on the knurled ring is op- These are switched on by turning the knurled ring from 6 to 2. posite the symbol O, the external lights are switched off.
Page 49 Main-beam headlights (fig. 67) Direction indicators IMPORTANT If you wish to signal a (fig. 69) rapid change of direction involving only a When the knurled ring is in the 2 posi- minimum movement of the steering wheel, tion, the headlights can be changed from Moving the lever to the stable position will: the lever can be moved up or down without dipped-beam to main-beam by pushing the...
Page 50 RIGHT-HAND LEVER Windscreen wiper - windscreen C - Continuous, slow. washer (fig. 70-71) The right-hand lever is used to operate the D - Continuous, fast. windscreen wiper and windscreen washer. The lever can be moved to five different E - Fast, temporary (unstable position). The control used to activate the windscreen positions corresponding to: washers also activates the headlights wash-...
Page 51 “INTELLIGENT WASHING“ FUNCTION Rain sensor (fig. 73) Turn ring (F-fig. 71) to set the rain sen- (fig. 72) sor sensitivity level: The rain sensor (A), is an electronic de- Pulling the lever towards the steering vice combined with the windscreen wiper AUTO = automatic sensitivity setting.
Page 52 When the rain sensor is reactivated, the At each start, the rain sensor automatically Headlight washers (fig. 74) wiper performs one stroke, even if the wind- stabilises at a temperature of about 40°C These are operated when the sidelights are screen is dry, to indicate that reactivation to eliminate any condensation from the con- on and the windscreen washer is switched...
Page 53: Cruise Control
CRUISE CONTROL The device is disengaged automatically in CONTROLS (fig. 75) any one of the following cases: (optional for versions/markets Cruise Control is controlled by the where applicable) – pressing the brake pedal; ON/OFF knurled ring (A), by the +/– ring (B) and by the RCL button (C).
Page 54 IMPORTANT Turning the ignition key to TO MEMORISE THE SPEED TO RESET THE MEMORISED STOP or the ring (A) to OFF, the speed SPEED Move the ring (A) to ON and take the car memorised is cleared and the system is to the required speed normally.
Page 55 THE MEMORISED SPEED above 30 km/h. (A) to OFF and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services after checking The speed memorised can be reduced in that the protection fuse is intact.
Page 56 DASHBOARD A0B0407m fig. 76 1. Side air outlets - 2. Defrosting/demisting vents for side windows - 3. Upper side vents - 4. Radio controls on the steering wheel (where applicable) - 5. Outside lights control lever - 6. Speedometer (mileage recorder) - 7. Check panel - 8. Rev counter - 9. Windscreen wiper con- trol lever - 10.
Page 57: Instrument Cluster
A0B0282m INSTRUMENT CLUSTER fig. 77 A. Speedometer (mileage recorder) - B. Odometer with double counter (total and partial) display - C. Check panel - D. Rev counter - E. Fu- el level gauge with reserve warning light - F. Clock - G. Engine coolant temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - H.
Page 58 In particular, slow revs variation helps perature of the engine cooling fluid. In this the fuel when travelling. keep the battery charged. case, stop the car and contact Alfa Romeo Au- IMPORTANT Refuelling shall always be thorized Services. performed with engine off and ignition key IMPORTANT The temperature of the en- to STOP.
Page 59 ODOMETER INFOCENTER DISPLAY – if the outside lights are off, the message BRIGHTN. ADJUST. DAY will appear on the (with double counter display) RHEOSTAT LIGHTS ADJUSTMENT display (fig. 80). The display shows: This function makes it possible to adjust â Pressing button , or after about 5 sec- the brightness (dimming/brightening) of...
Page 60 INFOCENTER DISPLAY INFORMATION AVAILABLE INFORMATION ABOUT ON STANDARD SCREEN VEHICLE CONDITION (for each event) – Date (A-fig. 81) – Scheduled maintenance programme ex- The Infocenter display is able to display all piry the useful and necessary information during – Outside temperature (B-fig. 81) driving, in particular: –...
Page 61 Set-up menu UNITS SELECTION DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT – Selection of the following units: km or – Infocenter display graphics contrast set- SPEED LIMIT mi (miles), °C or °F, l/100 km or ting (dimming/brightening) km/l – Switching on/off the relevant signal “DEFAULT“...
Page 62 CONTROL BUTTONS (fig. 82-83) To make use of the information that the Infocenter display (with the key in the MAR position) is able to provide, you should first get fa- miliar with the relevant control buttons (placed on the central console aside the climate control/ventilation controls and on top of the left lever for the Trip computer function) and use them in accordance with the descriptions below.
Page 63 MENU DESCRIPTION â ã The menu is made up of a set of functions arranged in a “circular fashion“, which can be selected by means of buttons , for ac- cess to the different select operations and settings (see the examples “LANGUAGE“ and “DATE“ in the table below); for further details, also refer to “Access to the menu screen“...
Page 64 INITIAL CHECK By turning the ignition key to the MAR position, the Infocenter display will show the message CHECK ACTIVE: this indicates the start of the diagnosis phase for all the electronic systems available on the vehicle; this phase lasts a few seconds. If, during this phase, no anomaly is found and after the engine has been started, the display will show the message CHECK OK.
Page 65 , the message SCHEDULED SERVICE EXPIRED, followed by the number of kilometers, miles or days. In this case, to reset this visual information contact Authorised Alfa Romeo Services.
Page 66 ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ç After the INITIAL CHECK, it is possible to access the menu screen by pressing button â ã To navigate use the buttons. IMPORTANT If you access the Menu and no setting/adjustment is made within about 60 seconds, the system automatically leaves the ç...
Page 67 SPEED LIMIT (SPEED) With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit which, if exceeded, automatically sounds a buzzer and displays a specific message to alert the driver. To set the limit speed, proceed as follows: Return to previously set screen, e.g.: See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN...
Page 68 Speed limit exceeded indication As soon as the vehicle exceeds the set speed limit, the following display is shown automatically, together with the sounding of a buzzer. Example of display when the set value is 120 km/h...
Page 69 TRIP B ON/OFF (TRIP B) With this option it is possible to turn ON or OFF the TRIP B function (partial trip) which displays the figures relating to: TRAVEL DISTANCE B AVER during a “partial mission“. AGE CONSUMPTION B AVERAGE VELOCITY B TRAVEL TIME B For further details, see “General Trip -Trip B“...
Page 70 DATE SETTING/TIME SETTING (DATE) To set the date (day - month - year) and the time (hours-minutes), proceed as follows: See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU é â ã ç Return to previously set screen, e.g.: Menu screen é...
Page 71 continued from previous page é â ã ç Return to previously set screen, e.g.: é â ã ç Return to menu screen Each press (pulse) on â ã buttons increases or decreases by one unit. Keeping the corresponding button pressed obtains automatic fast increase or decrease.
Page 72 LANGUAGE SELECTION (LANGUAGE) The messages shown on the display can be provided in several languages (Italian, German, English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese). To select the required language, proceed as follows: See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN é â...
Page 73 UNITS SELECTION (UNITS) The display provides information in relation to the unit of measure set. To choose the units, proceed as follows: Return to previously See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS set screen, e.g. TO THE MENU SCREEN é â ã ç...
Page 74 IMPORTANT/FAILURE BUZZER VOLUME SETTING (BUZZER) â The volume of the buzzer that signals any failure or warning to the driver can be adjusted according to a pre-set scale using the and/or ã buttons. To switch OFF or adjust, proceed as follows: See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN é...
Page 75 “WINTER“ TYRES SPEED LIMIT (WINTER TYRES) With this function it is possible to set the speed limit when travelling with winter tyres. The speed limit can be chosen between: 160 km/h, 190 km/h or 210 km/h (see paragraph “Winter tyres“ in section “Correct use of the car“). Return to previously See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS set screen, e.g.
Page 76 PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE (SERVICE) See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN With the SERVICE function it is possible to receive information connected with correct vehi- cle maintenance. To consult this function, proceed as follows: â ç ã â ã Menu screen â...
Page 77 At the very moment the value of 0 km, 0 miles or 0 days is reached, the display will show, every time the ignition key is turned to , the message SCHEDULED SERVICE EXPIRED, followed by the number of kilometers, miles or days. In this case, to reset this visual information contact Authorised Alfa Romeo Services).
Page 78 DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT (INTENSITY) This function allows to adjust the Infocenter display intensity (dimming/brightening). To perform the adjustment, proceed as follows: See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN é â ã ç Return to previously set screen , e.g. Menu screen é...
Page 79 “DEFAULT“ VALUES RESET (DEFAULT VALUES) The following function: – If ON restores: Speed limit, Trip B, Light rheostat, Language, Temperature unit, km/mi unit, Consumption unit, Buzzer, Winter tires, Con- trast, with the following values Speed limit = 120 km/h, Trip B ON, Light rheostat ON = 4, Light rheostat OFF = 1, Language = Italian, Tem- perature unit = °C, Distance unit = km, Consumption unit = l/100 km, Buzzer = 2, Winter tires OFF (value set at 160 km/h), contrast val- ue = 3 –...
Page 80 EXIT MENU (MENU OFF) With this function it is possible to exit the setup menu and return to the previously set screen. See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN â ç ã Menu screen Return to previously set screen, e.g.
Page 81 GENERAL TRIP - TRIP B The TRIP COMPUTER function gives information relating to the operating status of the vehicle on the Infocenter display. This function comprises the GENERAL TRIP concerning the complete mission of the car and TRIP B concerning the partial car mission. This function (as shown in the graph below) is contained within the complete mission.
Page 82 IMPORTANT At the beginning of a new mission, due to battery reconnection, the average consumption value is initialised to the “aver- age predefined standard consumption“ equal to 12 l/100 km. The TRIP COMPUTER information is displayed in sequence according to the table below. Continues on See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS next page...
Page 83 Return to previously set screen, e.g.: Continued from TRIP B ON? previous page ä ä ä ä å å å å å Reset TRIP B (see next paragraph RESET TRIP B â IMPORTANT Pressing the button returns automatically to the standard screen...
Page 84 å After resetting TRIP by pressing the button with mode, the display will show the following functions: Reset GENERAL TRIP å = Reset GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B (excluding Range and Actual Consumption) Reset TRIP B å = Reset TRIP B...
Page 85 RANGE = This shows the distance (in km or miles) the car can still cover before needing fuel if keeping the same driving conditions. The display will show “----“ after the following events: A) range values lower than 50 km (approx. 31 miles) (after the reduced range warning message) B) Parking with running engine or car speed lower than 4 km/h for over 5 minutes.
Page 86 WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATIONS GENERAL WARNING The failure indications shown on the Infocenter display, together with the buzzer (adjustable) and the turning on of the relevant warn- ing light (if available), are accompanied by specific warning messages (e.g. “Go to dealer“, “Switch off eng., do not proceed“, etc…). These warnings are concise and precautionary and are intended to suggest the prompt action that the driver should take when a failure occurs.
Page 87 If the warning light stays on with the handbrake off (together with the mes- sage on the display), stop immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. BRAKE PAD WEAR The warning light on the dial comes on (together with the message + symbol shown on the dis- play) when the front brake pads are worn;...
Page 88 Moreover, perform a visual check for any fluid leakage. If the warning light comes on again the next time the engine is started, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. – Car heavy duty (e.g. towing a trailer uphill or car fully loaded): slow down and, if the warn- ing light stays on, stop the car.
Page 89 Stop the car and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the system checked immediately. WARNING The failure of the warning light ¬...
Page 90 When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light on the check panel comes on, but must go out as soon as the engine is started (a slight delay is permitted when the engine is running at idle). It if stays on, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services immediately. SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED <...
Page 91 Message Warning light on display INCOMPLETE DOOR CLOSING The message + symbol shown on the display will appear when one or more doors or the tailgate are not properly shut.
Page 92 If the warning light flashes, it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed un- til the warning light stops flashing; continue travelling at moderate speed trying to avoid driving conditions that could cause the warning light to flash again. Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- vice as soon as possible.
Page 93 If with the engine running, the ¢ warning light flashes, this means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor device (see “Alfa Romeo CODE system“ in this chapter). Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have all the keys memorised.
Page 94 EBD system failure; in this case, any sudden braking action can cause early locking of rear wheels, with possible sideslip. Drive very carefully and go im- mediately to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized Service to have the sys- tem checked.
Page 95 Message Warning light on display ASR – WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light on the dial turns on, but should go off after a few seconds. The warning light turns on together with the led on the ASR OFF button when the system is switched off by the drivers.
Page 96 Message Warning light on display FUEL RESERVE ç The warning light comes on when about 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank, and when the car range is below 50 km. REDUCED RANGE This message is displayed when the car range is below 50 km. SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED The message + symbol turn on, together with the sound of the buzzer, on the display when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit set previously (see “Speed limit“...
Page 97 Message Warning light on display REAR FOG GUARDS This warning light comes on when the rear fog guards are turned on. FRONT FOG LIGHTS This warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on. LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (INTERMITTENT) This warning light comes on when the control lever is moved downwards or, together with right- hand indicator, when the hazard warning lights are switched on.
Page 98 Message Warning light on display SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED-BEAM HEADLIGHTS The warning light on the dial comes on when the sidelights or dipped-beam headlights are switched Ü CONSTANT SPEED ADJUSTMENT (CRUISE CONTROL) (where applicable) The warning light on the check panel turns on, with the knurled ring of the cruise control in the ON position, when the device starts to intervene on the engine.
Page 99 15 minutes, you are advised to stop the car, turn the engine off and wait for the engine-gear- box unit to cool down completely. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible. Warning light flashing: it indicates a fault in the automatic gearbox. The automatic control system provides an emergency programme.
Page 100: Climate Control System
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM A0A0359m fig. 84 1 Central defrosting/demisting vents for windscreen - 2 Adjustable upper side vents - 3 Defrosting/demisting vents for side windows - 4 Adjustable side air outlets - 5 Adjustable upper vent - 6 Adjustable centre, swivel vents - 7 Front feet area fixed vents - 8 Rear feet area fixed vents - 9 Rear adjustable swivel outlets.
Page 101 UPPER VENT ADJUSTMENT CENTRE VENT ADJUSTMENT UPPER SIDE VENT (fig. 85) (fig. 86) ADJUSTMENT (fig. 87) The vent has an opening/closing control. Each vent has a lever which makes it pos- On the dashboard ends are adjustable • sible to direct the flow of air towards the vents (A) for car interior, and fixed de- = Completely closed.
Page 102: Control System
REAR SWIVEL Air flow can be adjusted by means of vanes AUTOMATIC TWO- (A) with press-on opening and closing. OUTLET ADJUSTMENT ZONE CLIMATE Air flow can be directed by rotating the out- Fig. 88: front seats (on dashboard ends) CONTROL SYSTEM let by means of the vanes.
Page 103 The coolant used for the GENERAL WARNING climate control system is The car is equipped with a two-zone cli- The climate control com- R134a which meets cur- mate control system, controlled by an elec- pressor cannot work when rent regulations and does not harm tronic control unit which makes it possible the outside temperature is less the environment in the event of ac-...
Page 104 To ensure correct opera- IMPORTANT The demisting procedure IMPORTANT The function of the anti- tion of the incipient misting is enabled every time the ignition key is pollution sensor is subordinate to safety con- sensor, stickers (e.g. road turned to MAR, or pressing the but- ditions;...
Page 105 The air quality control is also entrusted to The settings of the following functions can IMPORTANT Manual selections prevail a combined particle and activated carbon fil- be modified manually: over automatic ones and remain in storage ter. until the user decides to resume automatic –...
Page 106 CONTROLS (fig. 91) 10 - Maximum defrosting/demisting 12 - Climate control compressor on/off √ on/off button for windscreen and front side enable button 1 - Inside temperature adjustment knob windows, rearscreen heating and wing mir- (driver’s side) 13 - Inside air temperature sensor ror coils (function 14 - Button for selecting the system au- 2 - Inside temperature set display (driver’s...
Page 107 HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC IMPORTANT The temperature differ- With one or more functions switched on ence between the driver’s and the passen- manually, the temperature control for the air TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL ger’s sides must not be greater than 7°C admitted to the passenger compartment will (fig.
Page 108 AIR TEMPERATURE A0B0063m ADJUSTMENT KNOBS (fig. 92) Turning the rings of knobs (1 or 6) clock- wise or counterclockwise, respectively high- ers or lowers the temperature of the air re- quired in the left zone (knob 1) or right zone (knob 6) of the passenger compart- ment.
Page 109 HI function A0B0064m (highest heating power - fig. 93) It is switched on by setting a temperature of more than 32.5°C on the display, and can be switched on independently from the driver’s or passenger’s side, or both of them; this setting brings the system to the “one- zone”...
Page 110 LO function A0B0065m (highest cooling power - fig. 94) It is switched on by setting a temperature lower than 16.5°C on the display; this set- ting is shown by both displays. This function can be switched on when you wish to cool the passenger compartment as quickly as possible, by taking the greatest advantage from the system potential.
Page 111 MONO BUTTON FOR A0B0066m ALIGNMENT OF THE TEMPERATURES SET (fig. 95) By pressing button (11) the pas- MONO senger’s side temperature automatically aligns with that on the driver’s side and, therefore, the same temperature can be set for both areas by simply turning the ring of knob (1), on driver’s side.
Page 112 FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT A0B0067m KNOB (fig. 96-97) Turning the ring of knob (3), clockwise or counterclockwise will cause the fan speed - and, therefore, the amount of air flowing into the passenger compartment - to in- crease or decrease, respectively; the 16 speeds that can be selected are displayed by a bar (every 3 clicks), up to a maximum of 6 illuminated bars:...
Page 113 To turn the system on again, you only need A0B0068m to turn the ring of knob (3) clockwise, or press any button, except the internal air re- circulation button (7) and rear window heater button (9); this operation resumes all the operating conditions previously stored in the memory.
Page 114 AIR DISTRIBUTION A0B0069m SELECTION BUTTON (fig. 98) By pressing button (8) repeatedly, MODE you can manually choose one of the five pos- sible modes: Flow of air to the dashboard centre and side outlets and rear outlet. E Splitting of the air flow between the vents to the lower part of the pas- senger compartment (warmest air) and the dashboard centre and side out-...
Page 115 CLIMATE CONTROL A0B0070m COMPRESSOR ON/OFF √ ENABLE BUTTON (fig. 99) √ Pressing button (12) enables the turn- ing on of the climate control compressor. This condition is shown by the lighting up of the led placed on the button itself. When the climate control compressor is turned off, the leds on buttons (14) AUTO...
Page 116 When the climate control compressor is off, A0B0071m it is not possible to admit air to the pas- senger compartment with a temperature be- low the outside temperature; in this case, the value flashes on the display concerning the temperature that cannot be reached and the left led on button (14 - fig.
Page 117 INSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION A0B0072m ON/OFF BUTTON (fig. 101) Inside air recirculation is controlled ac- cording to three operating logics: – automatic control, indicated by the turn- ing on of the right led on the button; – forced switching on (inside air recircu- lation always on), indicated by the turning on of the left led on the button (and by the right led going off at the same time);...
Page 118 WARNING WARNING WARNING With the outside temper- The inside air recirculation In certain weather condi- ature below 2°C the cli- function makes it possible tions (e.g. outside temper- mate control compressor is unable to reach the required “heating“ or ature around 0°C) and with auto- to work.
Page 119 BUTTON AUTO AUTOMATIC A0B0073m OPERATION (fig. 102) When button (14) is pressed, the AUTO system automatically regulates the amount and distribution of the air admitted into the passenger compartment, clearing all the pre- vious manual settings. This condition is indicated by the lighting of both button leds.
Page 120 QUICK FRONT WINDOW A0B0074m DEMISTING/DEFROSTING BUTTON function) (fig. 103) Pressing button (10) the climate control automatically activates timed op- eration of all the functions needed to quicken demisting/defrosting of the wind- screen and front side windows, i.e.: – it turns on the climate control compres- sor;...
Page 121 When the maximum demisting/defrosting A0B0075m function is on, the only manual operations possible are manual adjustment of the fan and switching rearscreen heating off. Pressing one of the following buttons: , (7) v , (11) (10) , (14) MONO √ or (12) the system switches off AUTO...
Page 122 Have the conditions of the filter checked the climate control system up to by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services at least blocking the air flow from the out- once a year, preferably t the onset of sum- lets and vents.
Page 123 CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FRONT FOGLIGHTS (fig. 107) (fig. 106) These come on when button (A) is pressed and when the external lights are al- They are switched on by pressing button TAILGATE OPENING (fig. 105) ready on. (A), regardless of the position of the igni- To open the boot pull the lever (A) at the tion key.
Page 124 REAR FOG GUARDS (fig. 107) DASHBOARD LIGHTING INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF ADJUSTMENT (fig. 108) SWITCH (fig. 109) These are turned on, with the dipped beam headlamps or fog lights on, by pressing but- When the outside lights are on, the dash- This is an automatic safety switch which is ton (B).
Page 125 OPENING THE FUEL The control (A) on the plate at the side of WARNING the steering column can be moved to four FLAP (fig. 110) If a smell of fuel is noted positions corresponding to the vehicle loads The fuel tank flap is released from inside following an accident, or given below: the car raising the front part of the lever (A).
Page 126 If this does fore, to release the brake, in addition to To operate the brake when the vehicle is not occur, contact Alfa Romeo Au- “stationary“, pull the lever (A) upwards un- pressing button (B), it is also necessary to...
Page 127 GEARSHIFT LEVER (fig. 113) IMPORTANT Reverse gear can only be Do not drive with your engaged with the vehicle completely hand resting The car is fitted with a six speed mechan- stopped. With the engine running, before gearshift lever, since the ical gearbox.
Page 128 SELESPEED GEARBOX IMPORTANT To be able to use the Se- Gearshifting takes place through a floating lespeed correctly, this chapter should be read control lever (A-fig. 114) with only one (optional for versions/markets in full to understand the correct, permissible stable central position.
Page 129 The gearbox can work in two operating With the gearbox in the CITY mode it is Failures of Selespeed gearbox are signalled modes: still possible to carry out manual gearshift- to the driver through a warning light (A- ing, both using the gear lever and the steer- fig.
Page 130 STOP and wait for the display to go off, then repeat the sys- A0B0449m A0B0450m tem activation procedure. If the fault per- sists, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- vices fig. 117 fig. 118...
Page 131 To put the gearbox in neutral (N), start- From any gear (N, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and IMPORTANT Once a gear has been ing from the condition with the vehicle sta- with the vehicle practically at a standstill, shifted it is necessary to release the gearshift tionary and the brake pedal pressed, it is it is possible to request engagement of re-...
Page 132 STARTING THE ENGINE TURNING THE ENGINE OFF WARNING AND SYSTEM DEACTIVATION The engine can be started with the gear NEVER leave the car with engaged or in neutral (N), provided that the Turning the ignition key to STOP the en- the gearbox in neutral (N).
Page 133: Moving Off
MOVING OFF This should not be considered as a fault as IMPORTANTS it is part of the operating logic. For the same With the engine running and the vehicle – With the vehicle stationary and a gear reason, in the event of sticking on reverse, stationary, the gears that can be engaged engaged, always keep the brake pedal the system commands partial clutch closing...
Page 134 Though strongly inadvisable, if due to un- Still for safety reasons, when the vehicle STOPPING THE CAR foreseen circumstances when driving down- is stationary, with the engine started and To stop the vehicle, simply release the ac- hill the car is allowed to travel with the gear- gear (1), (2) or (R) engaged, the system celerator pedal and, if necessary, operate box in neutral (N), when the engagement...
Page 135 OPERATION SEMIAUTOMATIC OPERATION The MANUAL operating mode is set when, with the CITY mode selected, the (MANUAL) The gearbox can work in two operating CITY button (B-fig. 120) is pressed modes: In the MANUAL operating mode the dis- again, excluding the previously selected play on the rev counter shows the gear en- mode.
Page 136 In the MANUAL mode there are some AUTOMATIC OPERATION (CITY) FAILURE SIGNALLING automatic/safety devices which make dri- The CITY automatic operating mode is se- Failures to the Selespeed gearbox are in- ving easier: dicated by the t (A-fig. 123) warn- lected pressing the button (A-fig.
Page 137 CITY mode to allow the car to – the car moves in the opposite direction innested completely. reach the nearest Authorized Alfa Romeo to the gear engaged (e.g.: the car tends to Services to have the fault detected elimi- If the gearbox is in neutral (N) and you do downhill with reverse gear engaged);...
Page 138: Internal Fittings
“In an emergency”. Should it be impossible to set to neutral, do not tow the vehicle; contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. WARNING Do not travel with the glovebox open;...
Page 139 GRAB HANDLES (fig. 126) CEILING LIGHTS IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP or when opening a door or the tail- Grab handles are set above the front doors. The car is fitted with passenger’s com- gate 15 minutes timing is activated, then partment ceiling lights (front/rear) with Two grab handles (A) fitted with a coat ceiling lights go off.
Page 140 Moving switch (B) to the left (position 1) Courtesy light (fig. 128) Rear roof light (fig. 129) the left spot light turns on. Moving switch (except versions with sunroof) Lowering the passenger’s sun visor, the to the right (position 2) the right spot light courtesy light on the roof lining can be seen.
Page 141 Centre rear roof lamp (fig. 130) FRONT ASHTRAY WARNING (only versions with sunroof) AND CIGAR LIGHTER (fig. 131) The cigar lighter gets ex- On the roof lamp there is a switch with To open the ashtray push and release the tremely hot.
Page 142 REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 132) ODDMENTS RECESSES ODDMENTS RECESSES ON CENTRE CONSOLE ON DASHBOARD An ashtray (A) is fitted to each rear door. (fig. 133) To open, pull downwards as shown below. Left side recess (fig. 134) Centre recess An oddments recess (A) is provided on the lower side of the dashboard, on the left of On the centre console near the handbrake the steering column.
Page 143 A0B0252m For the installation of the cellular phone and connec- tion to the provision in the car, contact only Alfa Romeo Au- thorized Services; this will guaran- tee first-rate results with no pos- sibility of any inconvenience that may compromise the safety of the vehicle.
Page 144 Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo, not exposed to the risk of harm passenger compartment (without and also assess the electric absorption of the...
Page 145 SLIDING FORWARDS/ The sunroof is fitted with a curtain below, RAISING TO THE which prevents sun radiation and is drawn BACKWARDS (fig. 137-138) QUARTERLIGHT POSITION by hand using a catch. Press control button (A) on rear end (1) This can only be achieved (fig. 140) The curtain is drawn by the roof when the to open the roof;...
Page 146: Luggage Compartment
EMERGENCY OPERATION IMPORTANT When the operation has LUGGAGE been ended, the key should be turned half COMPARTMENT If the electrical control device does not a turn in the opposite direction, until a work, the sunroof can be opened manually click is heard, before it is removed. as follows: The tailgate can be opened from outside –...
Page 147 OPENING FROM INSIDE Lifting the boot lid is made easier by the OPENING WITH action of gas springs. REMOTE CONTROL (fig. 144) To open the boot from inside the passen- ger compartment, pull the lever (A-fig. The luggage compartment can be opened 143), at the side of the driver’s seat.
Page 148 CLOSING THE BOOT BOOT LIGHTING (fig. 145) SECURING THE LOAD (fig. 146-147) To close the boot, lower it and press down Opening the boot, the light (A) in the up- above the locking mechanism until it is per part of the boot turns on automatically. The load carried may be blocked with heard to click into place.
Page 149 CAUTIONS FOR BONNET WARNING CARRYING LUGGAGE A heavy load that has not Travelling at night with a load in the boot been secured may cause The lever used to open the bonnet is lo- it is necessary to adjust the height of the low serious harm to passengers in the cated under the left end of the dashboard.
Page 150 To close: WARNING WARNING – lower the bonnet to approx. 20 cm from Before lifting the bonnet, DANGER-SERIOUS the engine compartment, then let it drop. make sure that the wind- JURY. When carrying out Try lifting it to make sure that it is shut com- screen wiper arms are not raised checks or maintenance operations pletely and not simply caught in the safety...
Page 151 – position 3: driver and 300 kg in lug- headlights on, the vehicle must have its gage compartment. Contact Alfa Romeo Au- headlights properly adjusted. Contact Alfa thorized Services to have Romeo Authorized Services to have the the headlights correctly ad- headlights correctly adjusted.
Page 152 (pedestrians, cyclists When you go back to If necessary, have the and bikers). system checked and re- your country of origin, re- paired only by Alfa Romeo Autho- member to have the dipped beam headlight orientation modified rized Services. again.
Page 153 In the event of a failure, though being un- In order to be able to exploit as far as pos- able to rely on the antilock effect, there is ab- sible the possibility of the antilock system solutely no adverse effect on vehicle brak- in the case of need, it is wise to follow a few The car is fitted with an ABS system which ing performance in terms of braking capacity.
Page 154 + symbol shown by the display), immediately and contact the near- Manufacturer. have the vehicle checked immedi- est Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- ately by Alfa Romeo Authorized vices. Indeed, any leak of fluid The braking system is completed by the...
Page 155 ASR SYSTEM The action of the ASR is particularly help- ATTENZIONE ful in the following circumstances: The turning on of the > (Antislip Regulation) – slipping of the inner wheel on a bend, warning light (together due to the effect of dynamic load changes with the message + symbol shown The ASR function controls the vehicle dri- or excessive acceleration.
Page 156 SWITCHING ON THE ASR For correct operation of the ASR system MSR system (Engine the tyres must absolutely be of the same drive adjustment) FUNCTION brand and type on all wheels, in perfect The car is fitted with a special system, in- The ASR function switches on automati- conditions and above all, of the specified tegral with the ASR system, that in case of...
Page 157: Eobd System
MAR, the resolved, to completely check the system, warning light does not the Alfa Romeo Authorized Service Station The EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) come on or if, when driving, it must carry out tests on a test bench and, if...
Page 158: Sound System
SOUND SYSTEM SOUND SYSTEM The sound system shall be installed in the proper housing occupied by the glove com- PRESETTING SYSTEM partment that can be removed by pressing The fixed sound system with CD player the two retaining tabs in the glove com- (for versions/markets where with parametric sound equalizer has been partment: here are the power cables.
Page 159 Connector A REFUELLING In order to prevent the vehicle being filled with leaded petrol, the diameter of the filler A1 N.C. neck is smaller than the nozzle used on pumps delivering leaded petrol. A2 N.C. A3 N.C. The anti-pollution devices A4 + 30 (battery-powered) present on the vehicle im- If the catalyst is not...
Page 160 FUEL CAP IMPORTANT The fuel tank is sealed her- WARNING metically and pressure may build up inside. The fuel flap is released from inside the Do not get near the fuel Any noise of rushing air when the cap is re- car, raising the front part of the lever (A- filler with naked flames or moved is perfectly normal.
Page 161 EMERGENCY FLAP ENVIRONMENTAL USE OF NON-TOXIC OPENING DEVICE MATERIALS PROTECTION If the lever (A-fig. 155) fails to work, None of the components of the vehicle con- it is still possible to open the flap by pulling tains asbestos. The padding and the climate The design and construction of the vehi- the cord (A-fig.
Page 162 EMISSION REDUCING Lambda probes DEVICES The sensors (lambda probe) measures the content of oxygen present in the exhaust Trivalent catalytic converter gas. The signal transmitted by the lambda (catalytic silencer) probe is use by the injection and ignition electronic control unit to adjust the air-fuel The exhaust system is fitted with a cat- mixture.
Page 163: Starting The Engine
If the engine Similarly, when the engine is running, the 2) Move the gear lever to neutral. fails to start see “Alfa Romeo CODE sy- device prevents the key being moved from 3) Fully depress the clutch pedal so that stem“.
Page 164 If not, contact Alfa Romeo Autho- compartment to fall. rized Services.
Page 165: Safe Driving
EMERGENCY STARTING PARKING SAFE DRIVING If the Alfa Romeo CODE system does not recognise the code transmitted by the igni- When the vehicle is parked, proceed as fol- In designing your Alfa 156 GTA, Al- tion key (Alfa Romeo CODE (¢) warning...
Page 166 – Make sure that any child restraint sy- WHEN TRAVELLING WARNING stem (seats, cradles, etc.) are correctly fa- – The first rule for safe driving is care. Always fasten the front stened on the rear seat. and rear seat belts inclu- –...
Page 167 NIGHT DRIVING – Keep headlights and lights clean. WARNING Here are some suggestions for night dri- – Outside built-up areas take care of ani- Make sure any mats are ving. mal crossings. appropriate in size: even a slight inconvenience to the braking –...
Page 168: Mountain Driving
– Position the ventilation controls for de- – Where possible avoid sudden changes DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE misting (see chapter “Getting to know your in speed. Here are few suggestions for driving in the- car“), to prevent visibility from worsening. –...
Page 169 DRIVING WITH ABS REDUCING RUNNING Tyres COSTS AND The ABS is a part of the braking system Tyres should be checked at least every four which essentially offers two advantages: 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, fuel con- ENVIRONMENT sumption increases as the resistance to the 1) It prevents wheel lock-up and conse-...
Page 170 Electrical devices STYLE OF DRIVING Maximum speed Use the electric devices for the necessary Fuel consumption increases considerably Starting time only. The heated rear window, sup- as speed increases. For example, when ac- plementary lights, windscreen wipers, hea- Do not warm the engine when the vehicle celerating from 90 to 120 kph, fuel con- ting system blower require large amounts of sumption increases by about +30%.
Page 171 The first precaution is to closely follow the Alfa 156 GTA. “Programmed Maintenance Schedule“. For Traffic and road conditions It is not merely by chance that its antipol-...
Page 172: Towing Trailers
Do not spray anything on The car cannot towing trailers. quest for performance to a minimum and the catalyst, lambda sen- contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as sor and exhaust pipe. soon as possible. When the fuel reserve warning light comes on fill up as soon as possible.
Page 173: Winter Tyres
12 mm. All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to ensure greater safety when driving Alfa Romeo Authorized Services will be Snow chains may not be and braking and better driveability. glad to provide advice concerning the most...
Page 174 – Clean and protect the shiny metal parts driving wheels (front wheels). using special compounds readily available. Alfa Romeo Authorized Services should fir- – Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber If the car is to be left inactive for long pe-...
Page 175 REMOVING FROM STORAGE – Check the state of the drive belts. USEFUL ACCESSORIES Before using your vehicle after a long pe- – Reconnect the battery negative termi- riod of inactivity, the following operations nal (–) after checking that the charge is In addition to the legal requirements, we adequate.
Page 176: Emergency Starting
IMPORTANT After emergency starting fully read the entire procedure before car- it is advisable to turn to an Alfa Romeo Au- rying it out. 5) The warning light U will begin to thorized Service, because the procedure de-...
Page 177 (front side), then connect the If after a few attempts the engine does not positive terminals (plus sign + next to the start, do not insist but contact Alfa Romeo Au- terminal) of the two batteries with a special thorized Services.
Page 178 STARTING BY INERTIA IN THE EVENT OF WARNING A PUNCTURE Signal the presence of the stationary vehicle accord- Never push, tow or coast ing to the current regulations: haz- start the vehicle. This could IMPORTANT The car is equipped with ard warning lights, reflecting tri- cause fuel to flow into the “Kit for tyre quick repair Fix&Go“, see the...
Page 179 FIX&GO KIT FOR The quick repairing kit includes (fig. 11): – a bottle (C) containing sealer and fit- ted with a filling pipe; QUICK TYRE – a tool (A) to remove the valve body; – a “spout“ (D) to be connected to the REPAIRING –...
Page 180 IMPORTANT In the event of a puncture WARNING WARNING caused by foreign bodies, it is possible to fix It is not possible to fix Do not use the quick re- tyres having cracks with maximum diame- cracks on the tyre sides pairing kit if the tyre is ter up to 4 mm.
Page 181 IT IS NECESSARY INFLATING PROCEDURE WARNING TO KNOW THAT: (fig. 13-14-15-16-17-18-19) Warning! The bottle (C-fig. – Place the wheel in the position illustrated 11) contains propylene gly- WARNING in the figure (A) for the operation with the col. This substance is toxic: do not valve, then engage the handbrake.
Page 182 Do not in the lighter (or current socket, where fit- move the vehicle and contact Alfa Romeo overcome 80 km/h. Avoid sudden ted) and inflate the tyre according to the Authorized Services.
Page 183 Drive carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo WARNING WARNING Authorized Service to check the tyre condi- If the pressure is below If, during the pressure tions, then have it fixed or replaced. 1.3 bars, do not drive any restoring operation, it is...
Page 184: When Needing To Change A Bulb
If the transparent with Xenon lamps must be carried ing into account the specifications bulb is touched with the fingers its out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- of the system may cause malfunc- lighting intensity is reduced and the vices.
Page 185 The presence of drops inside the headlight shows water seep- age, refer to an Alfa Romeo Authorized Service. fig. 20...
Page 186 BULBS FIGURE 20 TYPE POWER High beam Low beam Front sidelight Foglight Front direction indicator PY21W Side direction indicator Rear direction indicator P21W Stop/side light P21/5W 21W/5W Additional stop light 3.2W Reversing light P21W Rear fog guard P21W Number plate light Front roof light C10W Boot light...
Page 187: External Lights
IF ONE OF THE FRONT LIGHT UNITS When the bulbs have been replaced refit the cov- EXTERNAL LIGHTS The front light units contain the direction er in the correct position indicators, side lights/dipped and main GOES OUT turning clockwise and ensuring that beam light bulbs.
Page 188 – Unscrew the three locking screw If necessary, have the sys- (B-fig. 23) and remove the protective (A) tem checked and repaired cover. only by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Hereafter you find the description of the fig. 24 correct procedure to replace a Xenon light.
Page 189 The Xenon lamp must be – Turn ring (A-fig. 26) counterclockwise Main beam headlamps handled touching only the and remove it. To replace the bulb proceed as follows: metallic part. If the trans- – Remove the Xenon lamp (B-fig. 26). parent bulb is touched with the fin- –...
Page 190 Sidelights Direction indicators FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS To replace the bulb proceed as follows: To replace the bulb proceed as follows: To replace the bulb (orange colour), pro- – Turn the protective cover (C-fig. 23) – Turn the cover counter-clockwise ceed as follows: (A-fig.
Page 191 – Refit the bulb holder (A-fig. 31) by DIPPED-BEAM HEADLAMPS FRONT FOG LIGHTS making its notches coincide with the grooves (fig. 32) To replace the bulb proceed under the car in the headlight unit body and turn it clock- as follows: To replace the bulb proceed as follows: wise.
Page 192 – Fit a new bulb making the tabs of the To adjust the front fog- FRONT SIDELIGHTS metallic part coincide with the grooves in the lights contact Alfa Romeo To replace the bulb proceed as follows: lamp lens and hook the bulb stopper (G- Authorized Services.
Page 193 MAIN-BEAM HEADLAMPS – Fit the new bulb making the tabs of the SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS metallic part coincide with the grooves in the (fig. 38) To replace the bulb proceed as follows: headlamp lens. To replace the bulb proceed as follows: –...
Page 194 – Withdraw the bulb (C-fig. 40) which REAR LIGHT UNITS – Lower the boot lid trim in the corre- is of the pressure-fitted type and replace it. sponding area and remove the bulb holder Rear light units contain the reversing lights, unit (C-fig.
Page 195 – Refit the bulb holder unit fastening it cor- DIRECTION INDICATORS/ – Remove and replace the bulb concerned rectly in place with the retainer tabs (B- (spherical with bayonet coupling) pushing SIDELIGHTS AND STOP LIGHTS fig. 42). it gently and turning counter-clockwise (fig. To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: 46).
Page 196 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS – Refit the bulb holder (C-fig. 48) turn- ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHT ing gently. STOP) To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: – Refit the complete unit (B-fig. 47) To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: – Remove the number plate light unit us- firstly inserting the catches and then press- ing a flat screwdriver protected by a soft –...
Page 197: Internal Lights
– Refit the transparent cover and install IF ONE OF THE To refit the rooflight reverse the procedure the unit locking it with the knob (B- followed for removal. INTERNAL LIGHTS fig. 50). GOES OUT – Re-position the trim correctly and fasten When refitting with its buttons (A-fig.
Page 198 REAR ROOFLIGHT BULBS – Fit the new bulb making sure that it is CENTRE REAR ROOF LAMP positioned correctly and locked between the (except versions with sunroof) (only versions with sunroof) contacts. To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: To remove the bulb proceed as follows: –...
Page 199 COURTESY LIGHT – Refit the roof light, inserting it in the cor- GLOVEBOX LIGHT rect position firstly on one side and then To remove the bulb proceed as follows: To remove the bulb proceed as follows: pressing on the other until the tab clicks. –...
Page 200 – Change the bulb (C-fig. 63) which LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT – Replace the bulb (B-fig. 66)of the is pressure-fitted. cylindrical type pulling it outwards ensuring LIGHT that the new bulb is correctly positioned be- – Refit the cover (B-fig. 62). To remove the bulb proceed as follows: tween the contacts.
Page 201 The fuse (fig. 67) is a protective element (B) - Fuse with broken filament. an Alfa Romeo Authorized Service. of the electrical system: basically it operates Extract the fuse to be replaced using the pin- (i.e.
Page 202 The general protection fuses of Alfa FUSE AND RELAYS IN THE A. Dipped beam light relay 156 GTA are in the engine compart- MAIN FUSEBOX (fig. 70) B. Relay for sunroof , seat heater, rear win- ment, inside a container near the battery dow power control, seat electric adjustment.
Page 203 FROM THE GLOVEBOX Access to the relays is gained by removing The protection fuses of certain devices are the glovebox: contact Alfa Romeo Autho- grouped together on three containers located rized Services. above the main fusebox to which access is Some fuses and relays for services supplied gained removing the panel (A-fig.
Page 204 C. Fuel pump relay IMPORTANT The arrangement of the D. Electronic injection relay fuses and relays may vary depending on the versions and markets. In the event of a sus- pected anomaly, contact Alfa Romeo Au- thorized Services. A0B0154m A0B0430m fig. 74...
Page 205 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE LIGHTS FUSE AMPERAGE FIGURE Left front side light Right front side light Left rear side light Right rear side light Left dipped-beam headlamp/Xenon lamps (optional) Right dipped-beam headlamp/Xenon lamps (optional) Left main-beam headlamp Right main-beam headlamp Cruise Control (optional) Left number plate light Right number plate light Reversing lights/Sound system...
Page 206 SERVICES FUSE AMPERAGE FIGURE Windscreen wiper, windscreen washer/Rearscreen wiper/Rain sensor (optional) Horns GSM Box for Connect/Navigator-electronic warning system Front power windows Left rear power window Right rear power window Door locking system - Boot light Boot electric opening Rearscreen heating Wing mirror adjustment Wing mirror defrosting Cigar lighter/Odour sensor...
Page 207 Seat heating/Sunroof/Seat electrical adjustment Air bag system 2 (*) 10A (*) ABS system 11 (*) 10A (*) Alfa Romeo CODE system 7.5A Climate control system Engine cooling radiator fan: First speed Second speed Passenger compartment fan Electronic ignition and injection system...
Page 208 (*) Specific components and values depending on the version/market. If in doubt, especially for the replacement of fuses which protect safety circuits and/or systems (Air bag, ABS, etc.), you are recommended to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, also to locate the cause of the fuse tripping.
Page 209 This operation should – Reconnect the terminal to the battery be carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- negative (–) pole. vices. STARTING WITH Charging should be slow at a low amp rat- AN AUXILIARY BATTERY ing for about 24 hours.
Page 210 IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE TOWED The tow ring supplied with the vehicle is – Remove the cover (A) snap-fitted on WARNING housed in the tool box under the boot mat. the front (fig. 77) or rear bumper (fig. Carefully clean the thread- 78).
Page 211 If setting to neutral is not possible, do not the servo-brake and power steer- tow the vehicle. Contact Alfa Romeo Au- ing, it is necessary to exert more thorized Services. effort on the brake pedal and for steering.
Page 212 IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE LIFTED WARNING The car is to be lifted po- sitioning the jack or the USING AN ARM LIFT OR WORKSHOP LIFT workshop lift arm plate only in the points shown (fig. 79). The vehicle must only be lifted laterally positioning the ends of the arms or the workshop lift in the areas illustrated, approx.
Page 213 IF AN ACCIDENT – Act carefully, you must not risk being run – If the doors are blocked, do not try to over. get out of the vehicle by breaking the strat- OCCURS ified windscreen. The rear and side windows –...
Page 214 IF ANYONE IS INJURED FIRST-AID KIT – Never leave the injured person alone. It is advisable to have also a fire extin- The obligation to provide assistance exists guisher and a blanket besides the first-aid even for those not directly involved in the kit.
Page 215 IN“ which is shown again turning the igni- The Programmed Maintenance service is tion key to MAR, every 200 km. For carried out by all Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- further details, see “Service“ in “Infocenter vices, at pre-established times. Display“ paragraph in chapter “Getting to...
Page 216 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME Thousands of km ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
Page 217 Thousands of km ● ● ● ● Air cleaner cartridge replacement Check and if necessary top up fluid levels (brakes, hydraulic clutch, power steering, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● windscreen wiper, battery, engine coolant, etc..) ● ●...
Page 218 You are recommended to use products of – Check windscreen/rear-screen blade po- the FL Selenia, designed and developed sition/wear expressly for Alfa Romeo cars (see “Refill- – Check condition and wear of the front ing“ table in “Technical specifications“ chap- brake pad ter).
Page 219 Alfa Romeo ations if you have no experience. Authorized Services.
Page 220 A0B0292m CHECKING FLUID LEVELS WARNING Never smoke while working in the engine compartment; gas and inflammable vapours may be present, with the risk of fire. When topping up take fig. 1 care not to confuse the var- ious types of fluids: they 1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid - 4 Windscreen washer fluid - 5 Engine coolant fluid - are all incompatible with one an- 6 Power steering fluid...
Page 221 1 liter IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals of oil. that the oil level is above the MAX mark, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the correct level restored. WARNING IMPORTANT After adding or changing...
Page 222 SELESPEED GEARBOX – if the level is below the MAX mark, Used gearbox oil contain top up with oil until reaching the correct lev- pollutants. Contact Alfa HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Romeo Authorized Services (fig. 3) to have the oil changed as these are –...
Page 223 ” table in section “Tech- tions“ chapter as follows: nical Specifications”, through the filler neck until nearing the MAX mark; have this op- eration carried out at Alfa Romeo Authorised Top up only with the same Services. fluid contained in the cool- ing circuit.
Page 224 A0B0157m beyond s Oil consumption is very low, if topping up again is needed shortly afterwards, have the system checked for pos- sible leaks by Alfa Romeo Autho- rized Services. fig. 6...
Page 225 IMPORTANT Brake and hydraulic clutch WINDSCREEN/HEADLIGHT WARNING fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs moisture). WASHER FLUID (fig. 7) Do not travel with the For this reason, if the car is mainly used in Check the level in the reservoir removing windscreen washer reser- areas with a high degree of atmospheric hu- the cap (A).
Page 226: Air Filter
This operation should be car- – slacken the two screws shown by the perature and air flow sensors which send the ried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized arrows and move the bracket (B-fig. 9) electrical signals needed for correct opera- Services.
Page 227: Pollen Filter
Maintenance Schedule. trolyte level and charge. Have the pollen filter checked once a year by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, prefer- Under normal conditions of use the elec- ably at the onset of summer. trolyte does not need topping up with distilled water.
Page 228 You are advised to have the buying the car, you wish to install always wear special protective battery changed at Alfa Romeo Au- electric accessories (alarm, sound goggles. thorized Services, which are prop- system, radiotelephone, etc.) con-...
Page 229 – Turn on the charger. cording to the colour the indicator shows. informative purposes. This operation should be carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- Refer to the table below or to the label – After charging turn off the charger be- vices.
Page 230 REPLACING THE BATTERY – When leaving the car parked in a WARNING garage, make sure that the doors, bonnet, If required, replace the battery with a gen- Never attempt to charge a boot and interior lids are properly shut to uine spare part having the same specifica- frozen battery...
Page 231: Control Units
The total absorption of these accessories ELECTRONIC – Do not check for current in the cables by (standard and installed later) must be less short-circuiting the ends. CONTROL UNITS than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the battery), as shown – If electrical welding is to be carried out in the table below: on the body of the car, the electronic con- With normal use of the car, no particular...
Page 232: Wheels And Tyres
If nec- hot, bear in mind that the pressure should essary contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- WARNING be +0.3 bar compare with the specified rat- vices.
Page 233 In the case of replacement, always fit new control is therefore necessary. tyres, avoiding those of dubious origin. WARNING Alfa 156 GTA uses Tubeless tyres. Alloy rim painting involving Never use an inner tube with these tyres. temperatures exceeding If a tyre is changed, also change the in- 150°C should be avoided since...
Page 234 In any case, follow A0B0432m the instructions provided in the packs avail- – Do not operate the windscreen and rear able as spares from Alfa Romeo Authorized window wipers on dry glass. Services. fig. 15...
Page 235: Headlight Washers
Not to be underestimated is also the abra- sive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust and sand and mud and gravel raised by oth- er vehicles. On your Alfa 156 GTA Alfa Romeo has implemented the best manufacturing technologies to effectively protect the body- work against corrosion.
Page 236 UNDERBODY WARRANTY are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the car more frequently. The Alfa 156 GTA is guaranteed against perforation due to rust of any orig- inal element of the structure or body. For the general terms of this warranty, refer to the Detersives pollute water.
Page 237 Do not wash the car after it has been left Windows Engine compartment in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may Use specific products to clean the windows. At the end of the winter the engine com- alter the shine of the paintwork. Use clean cloths to avoid scratching or al- partment should be carefully washed, with- Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in...
Page 238: Interior Fittings
INTERIOR FITTINGS CLEANING LEATHER SEATS INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS – Remove dried on dirt with a lightly Use appropriate products designed to pre- moistened chamois leather or cloth with- serve the appearance of components. Periodically check that water is not trapped out pressing too hard.
Page 239 In this chapter you will find all the specif- DOORS Opening/closing from inside ic information for Alfa 156 GTA Sportwagon that integrate and com- REAR DOORS plete the previous chapters. WARNING Opening/closing from outside Rear doors can only be – To open the door, only with the inside opened if the “child sa-...
Page 240 CHILD SAFETY LOCK (fig. 4) Position 1 (control up) = Device engaged. SEATS The rear doors are fitted with a locking de- Position 2 (control down) = Device re- vice (A) which prevents them from being leased. REAR SEAT opened from inside. WARNING Also follow the instructions Headrest WARNING Each device only acts on the...
Page 241 The third headrest (centre) is not remov- Centre armrest WARNING able, whereas the side headrests may be To use the centre armrest, lower it as il- Remember that the third removed as follows: lustrated (fig. 7), using the handle (A). headrest (central) should –...
Page 242 Ski compartment On request for versions/markets where REARSCREEN WIPER – applicable, the compartment can be fitted REARSCREEN WASHER This compartment can be used for carry- with a bag for carrying skis. ing long loads. WARNING Lay the bag in the passen- OPERATION (fig.
Page 243 CHANGING THE BLADE SPRAY JET (fig. 12) LUGGAGE (fig. 11) COMPARTMENT If the jet does not spray, check that there is fluid in the windscreen washer reservoir: The rearscreen wiper blade should be re- see the corresponding paragraph in the chap- placed together with the arm.
Page 244 OPENING WITH REMOTE CLOSING THE TAILGATE WARNING CONTROL (fig. 14) (fig. 15) Only use the tailgate ope- The boot can be opened by remote control To lower the tailgate use the grip (A) on ning lever with the car sta- pressing the button (C-fig.
Page 245 RESTRAINING THE LOAD REVERSIBLE MAT (fig. 16-17) (fig. 18-19) The loads carried can be held in place with The central part (A-fig. 18) of the floor the belts hooked to the rings provided at the trim is reversible: it can be taken off, turned corners of the boot.
Page 246 CAUTIONS FOR WARNING WARNING CARRYING LUGGAGE When using the boot, never If you want to carry fuel in On versions not fitted with the automatic exceed the maximum per- a reserve can, you should rear geometry control system, when trav- missible loads given in the “Tech- comply with legal regulations, only elling at night with a load in the boot, it is...
Page 247 ODDMENTS COMPARTMENT CURRENT SOCKET (optional for OBJECTS RETAINER NET (fig. 20-21) versions/markets where The net can be hooked in different posi- applicable) (fig. 22) tions (fig. 26-27-28-29) using hous- On the sides of the boot there are two re- ings (A and B-fig. 23) provided in the cesses closed by a lid.
Page 248 To fasten the net, insert the hooks (A- LUGGAGE COVER WARNING Accompany the cover when fig. 25) in the housings (B-fig. 25) and rolling, holding it by the handle (C-fig. 30). The luggage cover (A-fig. 30) can be push downwards. rolled up and removed.
Page 249 To remove the cover roll it and check that To avoid damage to the UPPER PASSENGER the passenger compartment separation net cover do not rest any ob- COMPARTMENT SEPARATION is also rolled (see following paragraph), then jects on it. NET (fig. 33-34) pull the hooks back (A-fig.
Page 250 LOWER PASSENGER EXTENDING THE BOOT 1/3 Partial extension (fig. 37) COMPARTMENT SEPARATION The split rear seat makes partial (1/3 or Extension of the left-hand side of the boot NET (fig. 35-36) 2/3) or total extension of the boot possi- makes it possible to carry two passengers (optional for versions/ ble.
Page 251 2/3 Partial extension (fig. 38) Total extension (fig. 39) – Tilt the cushions forward pulling from the handle (A-fig. 41) at the centre of Extension of the right-hand side of the boot Completely folding the rear seat makes the each cushion. makes it possible to carry one passenger on maximum load volume available.
Page 252 – Release the seat back catch raising the To take the seats back WARNING The seat backs are correct- handle (A-fig. 43) for the right seat back to the normal position ly caught when the button (A-fig. 45) and handle (B-fig. 44) for the left seat next to each handle (B-fig.
Page 253: Internal Fittings
INTERNAL FITTINGS REFUELLING SOUND SYSTEM The fixed sound system, with CD player GRAB HANDLES (fig. 46) EMERGENCY FUEL with parametric sound equalizer has been FLAP OPENING (fig. 47) designed to suit the specific characteris- There are two grab handles in correspon- tics of the passenger compartment, with dence with the front doors.
Page 254 IF AN EXTERIOR – Remove the bulb holder unit (D- – Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting it fig. 49) pressing on the retainer tabs (E- correctly between the retainer tabs (E- LIGHT GOES OUT fig. 49). fig. 49). – Refit the lid (A or B-fig. 48) inserting –...
Page 255 DIRECTION INDICATORS – Remove the bulb holder unit (A- – Reinsert the bulb holder unit fitting the fig. 52) pressing on the retainer tab (B- retainer tabs correctly (B-fig. 52). AND SIDE/STOP LIGHTS fig. 52). – Refit the protective cover (B-fig. 51) To replace the bulbs (Type B, 21W direc- fastening with nuts (A-fig.
Page 256 (A-fig. 54). Refer to the Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- – Refit the complete unit (B-fig. 54) vices for its replacement. – Remove the unit (B-fig. 54).
Page 257 IF AN INTERIOR TAILGATE LIGHT – Remove the bulb (B-fig. 58) pulling outwards and releasing it from the side con- LIGHTS GOES OUT To change the bulb (Type C, 10W): tacts. – Open the tailgate. – Insert the new bulb fitting it correctly be- WARNING Before changing a bulb, read tween the contacts.
Page 258: If A Fuse Blows
IF A FUSE BLOWS System/Component Fuse no. Amperage Location Additional current socket in the boot fig. 59 The specific fuse for Sportwagon versions is located in the central fuseholder above the main fusebox and access to it is gained re- moving the protective panel.
Page 259 IDENTIFICATION BODY LABEL ENGINE LABELS DATA The body label carrying the following in- On the rear left-hand side, gearbox side. formation is located in the engine bay to one side of the right-hand shock absorber up- The identification data should be recorded. per connection: The identification data is carried on labels lo- –...
Page 260 BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION LABEL D. Space for version and any supple- mentary indications to those specified IDENTIFICATION LABEL This is located in the engine bay on the front crossmember (fig. 4). Space for smoke index (Diesel ver- On the Saloon versions, the plate is ap- sions only) plied in the internal part of the luggage com- It carries the following identification da-...
Page 261 ENGINE AND BODY VERSION CODES Engine code Body code (Saloon versions) (Sportwagon versions) 3.2 V6 24V 932A000 932AXB00 46 C 932BXB00 47 C 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed 932AXB01 48 C 932BXB01 49 C 932A000...
Page 262 ENGINE 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Code type 932A000 932A000 Cycle Otto Otto Number and position of cylinders 6 in 60° V 6 in 60° V Piston bore and stroke 93 x 78 93 x 78 Total displacement 3179 3179 Maximum horsepower (EEC):...
Page 263: Fuel Supply
FUEL SUPPLY 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Supply Electronic injection Multi Point Electronic injection Multi Point Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 WARNING Alterations or repairs to the supply system not carried out correctly or without taking account of the technical specifications of the system, may cause abnormal functioning with the risk of fire. TRANSMISSION 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed...
Page 264: Spark Plugs
SPARK PLUGS If examined by an expert eye, the ap- Spark plugs should be re- pearance of a spark plug is a sound clue placed at the intervals for locating a fault, even if not involving the specified in the Scheduled Clean, intact spark plugs are determinant ignition system.
Page 265 WHEELS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Standard fittings Rims 7.5J x 17“ (alloy) 7.5J x 17“ (alloy) Tyres 225/45 ZR17“ 91Y 225/45 ZR17“ 91Y (unchainable tyres) (unchainable tyres) Optional fittings Tyres 215/45 R17” 87W (*) 215/45 R17” 87W (*) 215/45 ZR17”...
Page 266 TYRES INFLATION PRESSURES COLD Tyres Tyres Tyres 225/45 ZR17“ (•) 215/45 R17“ (*) 215/45 ZR17“ (*) front rear front rear front rear Reduced load (2 occupants) Full load (•) Unchainable tyres. (*) WARNING Chainable tyres; see paragraph "Snow chains" in section "Correct use of the car". With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the specified rating.
Page 267 RIMS AND TYRES CORRECT TYRE Load index (capacity) READING (fig. 5) Alloy rims. 60 = 250 kg 84 = 500 kg Below are the instructions necessary to Radial Tubeless tyres. 61 = 257 kg 85 = 515 kg know the meaning of the code stamped on 62 = 265 kg 86 = 530 kg The Log book shows all the homologated...
Page 268 Maximum speed index CORRECT RIM READING 7.5 = rim width in inches (1) Q = up to 160 km/h Below are the instructions necessary to = rim drop centre outline (side pro- know the meaning of the code stamped on jection where the tyre bead rests R = up to 170 km/h the rim, as shown in (fig.
Page 269 WHEEL GEOMETRY 3.2 V6 24V - 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed – camber – 0° 24´ ± 20´ Front wheels: – caster 4° 6´ ± 30´ – toe-in –2 ± 0.6 mm (*) (–18 ± 5) – camber – 1° 12´ ± 20´ Rear wheels: –...
Page 270 PERFORMANCE SALOON 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V VERSIONS Selespeed Maximum speed 250 km/h 250 km/h Acceleration from 0-100 km/h 6.3 s 6.3 s Kilometer with standing start 25.9 s 25.9 s SPORTWAGON 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V VERSIONS Selespeed Maximum speed 250 km/h...
Page 271 A0B0342m DIMENSIONS fig. 6 Dimensions are expressed in mm Height indicated is for an unladen car...
Page 272 A0B0341m fig. 7 Dimensions are expressed in mm Height indicated is for an unladen car...
Page 273 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - SALOON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Capacity (dm WEIGHTS - SALOON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Kerb weight 1410 kg 1410 kg Max. permitted weight (*) 1910 kg 1910 kg Payload including driver (**) 500 kg 500 kg...
Page 274 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - SPORTWAGON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Capacity (dm Capacity with rear seat back folded (dm 1180 1180 WEIGHTS - SPORTWAGON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Kerb weight 1460 kg 1460 kg Max.
Page 275 REFILLING 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Specified fuels Recommended products Fuel tank: litres Unleaded Premium petrol – including a reserve of litres with no less than 95 R.O.N Engine cooling Mixture of distilled water and system litres PARAFLU 11 (blue) at 50% or PARAFLU UP (red) at 50% Oil sump and filter litres...
Page 276: Fluids And Lubricants
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS USABLE PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS Quality features of fluids and lubricants Recommended fluids Applications for correct vehicle operation and lubricants Lubricants for SELENIA RACING SAE 10W-60 synthetic lubricant petrol engines WARNING Do not top up with oil with different specifications that the oil already in the engine.
Page 277 F.M.V.S.S. n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J1704, Brake fluid TUTELA CAR TOP 4 Hydraulic brake and CUNA NC 956-01 synthetic fluid for Alfa Romeo clutch control Protective with antifreeze action, blue color, based on inhibited monoethylene Protective agent for radiators PARAFLU 11 (*)
Page 278: Fuel Consumption
FUEL CONSUMPTION The fuel consumption values shown in the – an extraurban cycle: this includes WARNING The type of route, traf- following tables were established during ho- frequent accelerating in all gears, simulat- fic conditions, weather conditions, mologation tests prescribed in specific Eu- ing normal extraurban use of the vehicle;...
Page 279 CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO EEC 1999/100/ (litres x 100 km) SALOON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Urban 18.1 18.1 Extraurban Combined 12.1 12.1 SPORTWAGON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Urban 18.4 18.4 Extraurban Combined 12.3 12.3...
Page 280 EMISSIONS The CO emission levels shown in the following tables are measured on a mixed cycle. EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 1999/100/EC (g/km) SALOON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Value (g/km) SPORTWAGON VERSIONS 3.2 V6 24V 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Value (g/km)
Page 281: Radio Frequency Remote Control
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATIONS International code Country Certification number Austria Belgium Switzerland Germany Denmark Spain Estonia France Great Britain Greece Italy Eire Island Luxembourg Norway Netherlands Portugal Sweden Finland...
Page 283 Boot - checking level and topping up ... 223 Air vents ......100-101 - capacity ....272-273 Alfa 156 GTA Sportwagon ... 238 - handbrake ......125 - lighting ......... 147 Alfa Romeo CODE system ..... - specifications ......263 Antievaporation system ....
Page 284 Car maintenance ....214 Cleaning and maintenance ashboard ........ - car exterior ...... 234-235 Carrying children safely ....Dashboard lighting dimming ..123 - car interior ......237 Catalyst ........161 Demisting-defrosting - engine compartment ....236 Changing battery of key - rearscreen and door mirrors ..
Page 285 - ministerial homologation ..Engine oil - inertial fuel cut-off switch ..123 - level gauge and reserve - shutting off the system .... - checking level and topping up..220 warning light ......- switching off ......- consumption ......220 - refuelling .......
Page 286 - rear lights ......139 dentification data ...... 258 ambda sensors ......161 Grab handles ......138-252 Low beam headlamps Ignition device ......- changing bulbs ....187-190 In an emergency ....175 andbrake lever ......125 - switching on ......In the event of an accident ...
Page 287 Performance ....... 269 - headrests ......afe driving ......164 Pollen filter ........ 226 - ski compartment ....Safeguarding the environment ..160 Pockets on doors ......142 Rearscreen heating ....24-120 Scheduled maintenance Power steering Rearscreen washer ...... 241 programme ......
Page 288 Snow chains ....... 172 Steering lock ......Towing the car ......209 Towing trailers ......171 Sound system ...... 157-252 Steering wheel adjustment ... Transmission ....... 262 Sound system Steering wheel levers ....Tyres - presetting system ....157 Stop lights (changing bulbs) ..194 - correct reading .......
Page 289 indows - cleaning ........ 236 Windscreen washer - checking fluid level and topping up ....... 224 - “intelligent washing” function ... - operation ....... - spray jets ......234 Windscreen wiper - blade replacement ....233 - “intelligent washing” function .. - operation .......
Page 296 ® ® Always ask your mechanic for...
Page 297 The Selenia range includes Selenia 20K, Selenia 20K Alfa Romeo, Selenia Performer 5W-30 e 5W-40, Selenia Turbo Diesel, Selenia WR, Selenia Digitech. For further information on Selenia products visit the web site www.flselenia.com.
Page 298 This supplement describes the main characteristics of the right hand drive version. For any topic not specifically dealt with in this supplement, refer to the main Owner’s manual which should be thoroughly read to ensure that the vehicle is used correctly and that the maximum performance is obtained under conditions of safety.
Page 299 DASHBOARD A0B00463m fig. 1 1. Side air outlets - 2. Defrosting/demisting vents for side windows - 3. Upper side vents - 4. Passanger’s Air bag - 5. Sound system - 6. Engine coolant temperature gauge - 7. Clock - 8. Centre air vents - 9. Infocenter display - 10. Fuel level gauge - 11. Cruise control lever (where fitted) - 12.
Page 300: Instrument Panel
INSTRUMENT PANEL A0B0403m fig. 2 A. Speedometer - B. Mileage recorder and trip meter display - C. Check panel - D. Rev counter - E. Engine coolant temperature gauge - F. Clock - G. Fuel level gauge - H. Services warning lights...
Page 301 MILEAGE RECORDER DASHBOARD LIGHTING HEADLIGHT CORRECTOR (fig. 3) WITH DOUBLE METER DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT (fig. 3) The control (C) on the plate at the side (TOTAL AND TRIP) of the steering column can be moved to four When the outside lights are on, the dash- positions corresponding to various vehicle board lighting is adjusted pressing button The display shows:...
Page 302 SEATS Electric adjusting seat inclination Adjusting the height of the driver’s seat This can be done pressing the button (B) FRONT SEATS (fig. 4) until the desired position is reached. To raise the seat, pull the lever (C) tak- ing it upwards, then continue operating the lever (up and down) until reaching the re- WARNING quired height.
Page 303 OPENING THE BOOT (fig. 6) OPENING THE FUEL FLAP CONTROLS (fig. 6) To open the boot pull the lever (A) at the side of the driver’s seat. The fuel flap is released from inside the car raising the front part of the lever (B). AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH (fig.
Page 304 HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL A0A0361m fig. 7 1. Central vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen - 2. Upper adjustable side vents - 3. Vents for demisting/defrosting the side win- dows - 4. Movable side outlets - 5. Upper adjustable vent - 6. Central movable and adjustable vents - 7. Front seat floor vents - 8. Rear seat floor vents - 9.
Page 305 ADJUSTING THE UPPER VENT ADJUSTING THE SIDE VENTS ADJUSTABLE AND MOVABLE (fig. 8) (fig. 10) OUTLETS The vent is fitted with an opening/closing At the ends of the dashboard there are ad- Fig. 11: Front seats (at the ends of the control.
Page 306: Air Bag
To adjust the air flow rate use the fins (A) AIR BAG The key-operated switch (fig. 13) has pressing to open/close. two positions: The air flow is directed by turning the out- 1) Passenger’s Air bag activated: (ON lets using the fins. position ) warning light on instrument DEACTIVATING THE...
Page 307 SELESPEED GEARBOX Fig. 15 shows the steering wheel fitted WARNING with two buttons on the spokes for shifting SERIOUS DANGER! the gear engaged up/down. Below you will find the more significant with a car fitted with an Air bag on Fig.
Page 308 (C-fig. 17 or C-fig. 18). The fuses for the main devices are housed WARNING In case of doubt, contact an in a control unit under the dashboard, to the Alfa Romeo Authorized Service. right of the steering column. A0B0416m A0B0397m fig.
Page 309 The graphic symbols which distinguish the FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN main electric component corresponding to FUSEBOX each fuse are given on a label (fig. 19) The protection fuses for some services are on the inner wall of the panel (A-fig. 17 grouped in three containers (fig.
Page 313 Reserve Only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N. AFTER SALES ASSISTENZA TECNICA - INGEGNERIA ASSISTENZIALE Viale Alfa Romeo 20020 Arese (MI) - Italia Fiat Auto S.p.A. Publication no. 60431344 - 5 Edition - 10/2004 Printed by Satiz - Turin (Italy) All rights reserved.

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