Alfa Romeo 166 Owner Manual

Dear Client, Thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo. Your Alfa 166 has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of Alfa Romeo. This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your vehicle. The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of performance, quality, safety and respect for the environment which characterise this Alfa166. The Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services offered by Alfa Romeo. Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at y- our service for any assistance problems you may have. Have a good trip. 1

Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the vehicle was purchased, the subsidiary company or to our branch offices or associated companies. WARRANTY BOOKLET The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new vehicle and contains the regulations tied to the services given by Alfa Romeo Services and to the warranty conditions. Correctly carrying out the scheduled services specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the performance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your vehicle. It is also necessary to maintain warranty cover. “Service” guide This contains the Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The services can be recognized by the presence of the Alfa Romeo badge and logo. The Alfa Romeo organization in Italy can be found in the telephone book under the letter “A” Alfa Romeo. Not all the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in this booklet are fitted as standard to the vehicle. The list of available accessories should be requested from Alfa Romeo Dealers. 2

3 VERY IMPORTANT! FUEL CAPACITY Petrol engines: only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N. Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused. K STARTING THE ENGINE Petrol engines: engage the handbrake; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the accel- erator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started. JTD engines: engage the handbrake; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the ac- celerator; turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the m warning light to go off, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started. PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire. 

4 ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL DEVICES If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the car system is able to withstand the load required.  CODE CARD Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. It is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case emergency starting is necessary. SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve vehicle peformance levels and safety, respect for the environment and low running costs unaltered over the course of time. THE OWNER HANDBOOK... …you will find important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and vehicle maintenance over time. Pay particular attention to the symbols " (personal safety) # (protecting the environment) â (vehicle safety). RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure better respect for the environment.

Warning: partially or fully ignoring these rules may lead to serious injury. This indicates the correct procedures to be followed to prevent the vehicle from dam- aging the environment. Warning: partially or fully ignoring these rules may lead to serious damage being caused to the vehicle which, in some cir- cumstances, may cause forfeiture of the warranty cover. THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should, in particular, be closely studied. VEHICLE SAFETY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PERSONAL SAFETY 5

6 SYMBOLS Special coloured labels have been attached near to or actually on some of the components making up your Alfa 166. These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component. A list of the symbols to be found on your Alfa 166 is given below, with the name of the component to which it relates at the side of it. These symbols are divided into the following four categories: danger, prohibition, warning and obligation. DANGER SYMBOLS Battery Explosion. Fan May cut in automatically when the engine is off. Expansion tank Do not remove the cap when the coolant is boil- ing. Battery Corrosive fluid. Coil High voltage.

WARNING SYMBOLS Power steering Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the reservoir. Use only the recommended fluid; see table “Specifications of fluids and lubricants”. Brake circuit Do not exceed the maximum fluid level in the reservoir. Use only the recommended fluid; see table “Specifications of fluids and lubricants”. Catalytic converter Do not park over inflammable materials. See para- graph “Protecting emission reducing devices”. Belts and pulleys Moving parts; keep limbs and clothing away. Jack See the owner Handbook. Climate control tubing Do not open. Gas under high pressure. PROHIBITION SYMBOLS Battery Keep away from children. Battery Keep away from naked flames. Heat shields - belts - pulleys - fan Do not touch. A I R B A G Passenger’s Air bag Do not install a child’s seat on the front passenger’s seat with operational air bag. 7

OBLIGATION SYMBOLS DIESEL Diesel vehicle Use only diesel fuel. Battery Protect your eyes. Battery - Jack See the Owner Handbook. Expansion tank Use only the recommended fluid; see table “Speci- fications of fluids and lubricants”. Windscreen wiper Use only the recommended fluid; see table “Specifications of fluids and lubricants”. Engine Use only the recommended lubricant; see table “Specifications of fluids and lubricants”. Unleaded petrol vehicle Use only unleaded petrol with RON 95. 8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION INDEX CONTENTS 9

Alfa Romeo 166 Owner Manual

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