Alfa Romeo 159 Benutzeranleitung

SAFETY 

DEVICES

W

ARNING 

LIGHTS AND 

MESSAGES

IN AN 

EMERGENCY

TECHNICAL 

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

CORRECT USE 

OF THE CAR

DASHBOARD

AND 

CONTROLS

Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wear 

fig. 18:

A  normal pressure: tread evenly worn.

B low pressure: tread particularly worn

at the edges.

C high pressure: tread particularly worn

in the centre.

Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case,
comply with the laws in the country
where the car is being driven.

As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts, etc. Be careful not to
hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles
hard. Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres.

Periodically check that the tyres have no
cuts in the side wall, abnormal swelling
or irregular tyre wear. If any of these oc-
cur, have the car seen to at Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.

Avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres; if a tyre is punc-
tured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system.

Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the space-saver spare wheel, every
four weeks and before long journeys:
pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.

For the correct tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in “Technical specifica-
tions” section.

A0E0120m

fig. 18

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