Alfa Romeo Spider 2010 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
ALFA
This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the Alfa Spider, so you should only consider
the information concerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
Your Alfa Spider 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 car.
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 Alfa Spider.
The enclosed 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 your service for any assistance problems you may have.
Enjoy the reading. And have a good trip.
MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
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.
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ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put
the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key into the ignition device to stop limit, briefly press the START/STOP but-
ton.
Diesel engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put
the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key down into the ignition device until it stops. The instrument panel warning
light
m
will turn on, wait for the warning light
m
to turn off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen,
briefly press the START/STOP button as soon as the warning light
m
turns on.
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.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-
tion is fitted in your car.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can support the required load.
쇵
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols
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(personal safety)
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(environmental protection)
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(car well-be-
ing).
Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the car was purchased, the subsidiary company or to our branch offices or any point of the Alfa Romeo Network.
Warranty Booklet
The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new car 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 car. 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 car. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa Romeo
Dealers.
THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should,
in particular, be closely studied.
Warning: partially or fully ignoring
these rules may lead to serious injury.
This indicates the correct procedures
to be followed to prevent the car
from damaging the environment.
Warning: partially or fully ignoring
these rules may lead to serious damage
being caused to the car which, in some
circumstances, may cause forfeiture
of the warranty cover.
The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car 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.
For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer’s sales network.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT CAR SAFETY
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DDAASSHHBBOOAARRDDAANNDDCCOONNTTRROOLLS
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CEILING LIGHTS ................................................ 74
CONTROLS....................................................... 76
INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................ 78
THE TOP .......................................................... 81
DOORS ........................................................... 90
POWER WINDOWS ........................................... 92
BOOT.............................................................. 94
BONNET .......................................................... 97
HEADLIGHTS..................................................... 98
ABS SYSTEM ................................................... 100
VDC SYSTEM ................................................... 102
EOBD SYSTEM ................................................. 106
SOUND SYSTEM ............................................... 106
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 107
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES 107
PARKING SENSORS ........................................... 108
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(T.P.M.S.)........................................................ 111
AT THE FILLING STATION .................................... 114
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................ 116
DASHBOARD .................................................... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................... 8
SYMBOLS ....................................................... 9
THE ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM......................... 9
ELECTRONIC KEY .............................................. 11
ALARM ........................................................... 17
IGNITION DEVICE............................................... 19
INSTRUMENTS.................................................. 22
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.......... 26
SEATS ............................................................ 41
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................. 44
STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 44
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................... 45
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 48
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 50
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................ 53
ADDITIONAL HEATER ......................................... 63
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................ 64
WINDOW WASHING ......................................... 67
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................. 71
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A0G0056m
fig. 1
1. Adjustable and swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. External lights control lever
4. Instrument panel - 5. Driver’s air bag and horn - 6. Windscreen wiper control lever - 7. Upper central vent
8. Adjustable and swivel central air vents - 9. Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature
gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) - 10. Passenger’s air bag - 11. Passenger’s knees
air bag (where provided) - 12. Glove box - 13. Sound system - 14. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 15. Engine
START/STOP button - 16. Ignition device - 17. Driver’s knees air bag - 18. Sound system controls on the steering
wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) - 19. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) - 20.
Bonnet opening lever - 21. Dashboard fusebox lid - 22. Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp aiming
device.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
A. Speedometer
B. Warning lights
C. Rev counter
D. Reconfigurable multifunction
display
cm
Warning lights on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
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Fig. 2
A0G0198m
fig. 2/a - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions
A0G0331m
A. Speedometer
B. Warning lights
C. Rev counter
D. Reconfigurable multifunction
display
THE ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilising system. This system is automatically activated when the electronic
key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each electronic key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when
the engine is started through a special
aerial built into the ignition switch on the
dashboard. The modulated signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the
electronic key and enables to start the
engine.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of the
components of your car. These labels
bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
fig. 3 can be found under the bonnet.
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A0G0138m
fig. 3
Message + symbol
Y
displaying when driving
If message + symbol
Y
are displayed
this means that the system is running
a self-test (for example for a voltage
drop).
If message + symbol
Y
continue to
stay on the display, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT Every electronic key has
its own code, which must be memorised
by the system control unit. To memorise
new keys, up to a maximum of eight,
apply solely to Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services taking with you all the keys in
your possession, the CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s
possession documents. The codes of the
keys not provided during the new memorising procedure are erased from the
memory. This is to ensure that any lost
or stolen keys can no longer be used
to start the car.
OPERATION
Each time the electronic key is fitted into the ignition switch, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends a recognition code to the engine control unit
to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted from the electronic key.
If when fitting the electronic key into the
ignition device or starting engine the
code has not been recognised correctly, a message + symbol will be shown
on the display (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
In this case, the electronic key should
be removed and refitted; if the lock continues, possibly try again with the other keys provided with the car. If it is still
not possible to start the car contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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The electronic components inside the key may
be damaged if the key is
submitted to sharp knocks.
If 2 seconds after fitting
the electronic key into
the ignition switch the
message + symbol continue to
be displayed, this means that
the code of the keys has not
been memorised, thus the car is
not protected by the Alfa Romeo
CODE system against attempted theft. In this case, contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorized Service
to have the key codes memorised.
Button
Ë
operates central locking of
doors, and fuel lid with alarm deactivation (for versions/markets, where provided).
Button
`
shall be used to open the
tailgate.
After unlocking the doors by pressing
button
Ë
, if you do not open a door or
the tailgate within 2.5 minutes the system will lock again automatically all the
doors/tailgate.
When unlocking the doors, the driver’s
window will open slightly to facilitate
door opening. The driver’s window will
close automatically after about 3 minutes if the door is not opened. The driver’s window will reclose immediately if
the door is opened.
ELECTRONIC KEY fig. 5
The car is delivered with two copies of
the key with remote control.
The electronic key operates the ignition
switch.
Button
Á
operates central locking of
doors, tailgate and fuel lid with alarm
activation (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Locking the doors will obtain door mirrors folding (for versions/markets,
where provided); refitting the key will
reposition door mirrors automatically.
This function can be deactivated (see
paragraph “Rearview mirrors”).
ELECTRONIC KEY
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The CODE card fig. 4, delivered with
the keys, contains the mechanical code
A and the electronic one B.
The code numbers on the CODE card must
be kept in a safe place, not in the car.
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A0G0023m
fig. 4
A0G0021m
fig. 5
If the car changes owner, the new owner must
be given the electronic
key and the CODE card.
Replacing the battery
of the electronic key
If when pressing button
Ë,Á
, or
`
,
control given is refused or failing, the
battery should be replaced with an
equivalent one that can be purchased at
common stores.
To be sure that the battery is to be replaced, try again to press buttons
Ë
,
Á
, or
`
with another electronic key.
When closing the tailgate again, protection sensors are restored and direction indicators will flash once.
IMPORTANT Never expose the electronic key to direct sunlight: risk of damages.
IMPORTANT Remote control frequency may be disturbed by radio transmissions outside the car (e.g. mobile
phones, hams, etc…). In this event remote control may be failing.
The electronic key fig. 6 houses the
metal insert A, that can be extracted by
pressing button B.
The metal insert operates the following:
❒
central door locking/unlocking by
operating the driver’s door lock (with
flat car battery only the driver’s door
will open);
❒
windows opening/closing;
❒
switch (for versions/markets, where
provided) for deactivating the passenger’s air bag and knees air bag
(where provided);
❒
safe-lock device (for versions/markets, where provided);
❒
emergency unlocking of electronic
key from ignition switch.
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A0G0022m
fig. 6
Never leave the elec-
tronic key unattended
to prevent anyone, especially
children, from holding it and
pressing button B-fig. 6. inadvertently.
WARNIN G
A0G0021m
fig. 7
To change the battery fig. 8 proceed
as follows:
❒
take out the metal insert A by pressing button B;
❒
remove the snap-fitted case Bfig. 9 (red) by levering with the
metal insert A of the electronic key
in the point shown in the figure;
❒
remove the battery D-fig. 8 from
the case taking note of the bias (in
the figure the positive pole is facing
downwards);
❒
put the new battery into the case
with the correct bias;
❒
put the case down into its seat and
refit the metal insert.
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A0G0035m
fig. 8
A0G0242m
fig. 9
Used batteries are
harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be
disposed of as specified by law
in the special containers provided, or take them to Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services
which will deal with their disposal.
IMPORTANT Never touch the electric
contacts of the key and prevent fluid or
dust infiltration inside it.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety system inhibits the operation
of the car door handles.
The safe lock device represents top pro-
tection against break in attempts. Activate it each time you park the car.
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Once the safe lock de-
vice has been actuated,
doors cannot be opened from
inside the car in any way
whatsoever. For this reason,
make sure there are no persons left inside the car.
WARNIN G
If the key battery is
flat, the safe lock device can only be deactivated by
unlocking the doors by turning
the metal insert of the electronic key into the driver’s
door lock or by fitting the electronic key into the ignition device.
WARNIN G
If the car battery is
down, the safe lock device can be activated only using the metal insert of the
electronic key on the driver’s
door revolving plug: in this
case the safe lock device is active on front passenger’s door.
WARNIN G
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Device deactivation
The device is deactivated automatically
on every door in the following cases:
❒
when unlocking the doors;
❒
when unlocking only the driver’s
door (where possible);
❒
when fitting the electronic key into
the ignition switch.
Device activation is signalled by three
flashes of the led on the driver’s door
panel and, only if activated by pressing
the electronic key button
Á
, of direction
indicators.
Should one of the doors be not perfect-
ly closed, the safe lock device is not activated, thus preventing that a person
getting into the car from the open door
remains blocked inside the passenger’s
compartment when he/she closes the
door.
A0G0021m
fig. 10
Device activation
The device is automatically activated on
every door in the following cases:
❒
turning twice the metal insert of the
electronic key into the driver door to
locking position;
❒
pressing twice the electronic key button
Á
.
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The main functions that can be activated with the electronic key or with the emergency metals insert are the following:
(*) It is possible to set the option “Unlocking front door only” through the “Setup Menu” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this sec-
tion). In this case pressing button
Á
and turning the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise will unlock the driver’s door only. To unlock all
the doors, press twice button
Ë
within 1 second or turn twice the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise.
IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control. Window closing operation is a consequence of a door locking control.
Electronic
key
Emergency
metal
insert
Direction
indicators
flashing
Led on
driver’s door
Doors,
tailgate
and fuel cap
unlocking
Brief press on
buttonË(*)
Electronic key
rotation
clockwise (*)
2 flashings
Deterrence
led off
Doors,
tailgate
and fuel
cap locking
Brief press on
button
Á
Electronic key
rotation
counter-clockwise
1 flashing
Turning on fixed
for 3 seconds,
followed by
deterrence led
flashing
Window
opening
Prolonged
pressing
(over 2 seconds)
on button
Ë
Electronic key
rotation for over
2 seconds
clockwise
2 flashings
Deterrence led off
Window
closing
Prolonged
pressing
(over 2 seconds)
on button
Á
Electronic key
rotation for over
2 seconds
counter-clockwise
1 flashing
Turning on fixed
for about
3 seconds,
followed by
deterrence led
flashing
Safe lock
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
Double pressing
(within 1 second)
on button
Á
Double electronic
key rotation
within 1
second
counter-clockwise
3 flashings
Double
flashing,
followed by
deterrence led
flashing
Tailgate
opening
Brief press on
button
`
–
2 flashings
–
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Depending on the markets, the triggering of the alarm will activate the siren
and the hazard warning lights (for about
26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary depending on the versions/markets.
A maximum number of sound/sight cycles is however envisaged. Once the
alarm cycle is over, the system will restore its normal operation.
IMPORTANT Central door unlocking
by the emergency electronic key will not
deactivate the alarm, therefore with
alarm on the siren will activate when
opening one of the doors or the boot.
To deactivate the siren see paragraph
“How to deactivate the alarm”.
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE system, which is automatically activated when the electronic
key is removed from the ignition device.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut
and electronic key removed from ignition switch, point the electronic key in
the direction of the car, then press and
release the button
Á
.
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the
doors are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnostic test characterised by
a different flashing of the driver’s door
led A-fig. 11: if a fault is detected the
system sounds a further warning
“beep”.
ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
The alarm comes into action in the following cases:
❒
unlawful opening of doors, bonnet
and boot (perimetral protection);
❒
attempt to start the engine with
unauthorised electronic key;
❒
battery cable cutting;
❒
presence of moving bodies in the
passenger’s compartment (volumetric protection);
❒
abnormal raising/sloping of the car
(for versions/markets, where provided);
Volumetric and anti-raising protections
can be cut off by operating the front ceiling light controls(see paragraph “Volumetric protection/Anti-raising sensor”
on the following pages).
A0G0034m
fig. 11
HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
Press button Ë. The system will react as
follows (with the exception of certain
markets):
❒
two brief flashes of the direction indicators;
❒
two brief “beeps”;
❒
door unlocking.
The alarm can be deactivated by fitting
the electronic key into the ignition
switch.
IMPORTANT On certain versions any
attempt to break in detected by the system will be indicated by a warning message on the instrument panel display
when fitting the electronic key into the
ignition switch.
VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION/
ANTI-RAISING SENSORS
To make sure that the protection sensors
are working properly, check that windows are shut.
This function can be cut out (for example if you leave animals on the car) by
pressing button A-fig. 12 on the front
ceiling light within 1 minute after instrument panel turning off.
When this function is off the button led
will turn on. Volumetric protection/antiraising sensors cut out shall be repeated
at each instrument panel turning off.
Surveillance
When the system has been turned on,
the led A-fig. 11 will flash to indicate
that the system is in the surveillance
mode. The led will flash continuously
while the system is under surveillance.
IMPORTANT Operation of the alarm
is adapted at the origin to the regulations of the different countries.
Self-diagnosis and monitoring
of doors/bonnet/boot
If, after the alarm has been activated, a
second acoustic signal is heard, turn the
system off by pressing button
Ë
, check
for proper locking of doors, bonnet and
boot, then turn the system on again by
pressing button
Á
.
Otherwise if a door or bonnet/boot lid
is not correctly closed it will not be controlled by the system. If the control signal is repeated when the doors and bonnet/boot are closed properly this means
that the self-diagnosis function has detected a system operating fault, in which
case it is necessary to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
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A0G0086m
fig. 12
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IGNITION DEVICE
The ignition device is located on the
dashboard and it consists of the following:
❒
electronic key reading device
A-fig. 13 (set near the steering
wheel);
❒
button START/STOP (set under
the electronic key reading device).
IMPORTANT To prevent running
down the battery do not leave the electronic key into the ignition device when
the engine is off.
HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system completely (for instance during prolonged
inactivity of the car) simply lock the car
by rotating the metal insert (provided
inside the electronic key) into the driver’s door lock.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
In keeping with the laws in force in each
country on the subject of radio frequency, for markets in which the transmitter needs to be marked the certification number is given on the component. For certain versions/markets, the
code may also be marked on the transmitter and/or on the receiver.
A0G0219m
fig. 13
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for example during an attempted
break-in) have it checked over
by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services before travelling
again.
WARNIN G
When leaving the car
always remove the
electronic key from the ignition
device to prevent any passenger in the car from inadvertently activating the controls.
Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the car is facing uphill, first gear and if the
car is facing downhill, reverse.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
WARNIN G
TURNING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL OFF
With the engine off and brake and clutch
pedal released, press button START/
STOP or take the electronic key out
of the ignition device.
Few seconds after the instrument panel will gradually turn off.
IMPORTANT If when removing the
electronic key from the ignition device
the instrument panel stays on, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
TURNING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL ON
Proceed as follows:
❒
fit the electronic key into the ignition
device;
❒
if the electronic key is fitted yet, press
button START/STOP without
pressing the clutch or brake pedal.
To safeguard the battery, when leaving
the car with the instrument panel on,
electric and electronic devices will be deactivated after approx. 1 hour.
IMPORTANT Fit the electronic key into the ignition device completely until
it locks into place.
IMPORTANT If when fitting the electronic key into the ignition device the instrument panel stays off, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT If when fitting the electronic key into the ignition device, symbol
Y
is displayed (on certain versions
together with a message) check
whether the electronic key is the proper one and then try to refit it into the
ignition device. If the problem persists
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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A0G0028m
fig. 14
ENGINE STARTING
See paragraph “Engine starting” in section “Correct use of the car”.
START/STOP BUTTON
fig. 14
Button START/STOP, set on the
dashboard, controls car electric systems
and engine starting/stopping.
Button START/STOP is fitted with
knurled ring and led. When the led and
the instrument panel are on, the engine
can be started.
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever
after-market operation involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the
lapse of warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car
with homologation requirements.
WARNIN G
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Disengaging
The steering column lock will disengage
after fitting the electronic key into the
ignition device.
IMPORTANT Switching the engine off
when the car is running will not engage
the steering column lock till next switching off of the engine with car stopped. In
this event a dedicated message will be displayed.
IMPORTANT Steering column lock failure is indicated by symbol + message on
the display. In this event contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
The steering column lock will engage
5 seconds after removing the electronic key from the ignition device and if the
following conditions are present:
❒
engine off;
❒
instrument panel off with car at a
standstill;
❒
electronic key removed from ignition
device.
IMPORTANT If after turning the instrument panel on and/or starting the engine, the display shows the message “Car
protection system not available”, repeat
the operation using the moving the steering wheel to facilitate steering column unlocking. Displaying of the warning message will not impair steering column lock
regular operation.
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FUEL GAUGE fig. 15
The pointer shows the amount of fuel
left in the tank.
0 - tank empty.
1 - tank full (see the indications given
in paragraph “At the filling station").
The fuel gauge warning light turns on to
indicate that approx. 10 litres of fuel are
left in the tank. When range falls below
50 km (or 31 mi) the display will show
a dedicated warning message.
IfKwarning light starts
flashing when travelling, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
A0G00177m
fig. 15
INSTRUMENTS
REV. COUNTER
Rev counter shows engine rpm. The danger zone (red) indicates excessive high
engine revs. Do not drive for long periods with the pointer in this area.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the
flow of fuel when the engine is “overrevving” (rev counter pointer in the red
area), resulting in a gradual loss of engine power, in order to restore proper
engine rpm.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden speed
increase. This is normal as it takes place
during normal operation, for example
when activating the climate control system
or the fan. In particular a slow change in
the speed preserves the battery charge.
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IMPORTANT Under certain conditions
(heavy slopes, for instance), the reading
on the gauge may differ from the actual
amount of fuel in the tank and changes
in level may be indicated late. This condition falls within the regular operating logics of the fuel gauge.
The turning on of the
u
warning light
(together with a message on the display) indicates that the coolant fluid
temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT The temperature of the
engine coolant may rise towards the
maximum values (red sector) when the
car is driven at low speeds, uphill, fully
laden or during towing, especially if the
ambient temperature is high.
A0G0178m
fig. 16
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 16
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and begins working
when the fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
The pointer should normally be towards
the middle of the scale. If the pointer
reaches the red sector, reduce your demand on the engine.
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ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
GAUGE (petrol version
excluded 1750 TURBO
BENZINA) fig. 17
This shows the temperature of the engine oil and begins working when the
oil temperature exceeds approx. 70°C.
If the pointer reaches the red sector, reduce your demand on the engine.
A0G0179m
fig. 17
The turning on of the
`
warning light
when travelling (together with a message on the display) indicates that the
oil temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT The temperature of the
engine oil may rise towards the maximum values (red sector) when the car
is driven at low speeds, uphill, fully
laden or during towing, especially if the
ambient temperature is high.
TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE
GAUGE (1750 TURBO
BENZINA and diesel
versions) fig. 18
This shows the turbocharger pressure
value.
A0F0180m
fig. 18
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AUTOMATIC INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHT DIMMER
To give max. visibility and comfort under whatever driving conditions (e.g.:
lights on in daylight, tunnels, etc…), the
speedometer is fitted with a sensor for
adjusting automatically, after fitting the
electronic key into the ignition device and
pressing button START/STOP, the
light intensity of the instrument panel display, sound system display, climate control system display, radionavigation system display (for versions/markets,
where provided), and instruments (i.e.:
fuel level gauge, engine oil temperature
gauge for petrol versions or turbocharger pressure gauge for diesel versions, and
engine coolant temperature gauge).
TRIP METER RESET
fig. 18/a
To reset the trip meter, keep button A
pressed for a few seconds.
MANUAL INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHT DIMMER
With this function it is possible to adjust
on 8 levels the light intensity of the indications given on the instrument panel display, sound system display, climate control system display, radionavigation system display (for versions/markets,
where provided), and instruments (i.e.:
fuel level gauge, engine oil temperature
gauge for petrol versions or turbocharger
pressure gauge for diesel versions, and engine coolant temperature gauge).
To increase lighting press briefly button
+ on the left stalk and press button –
for dimming: the display will show a
message and the figure indicating the
current lighting level selected. This
screen will stay on for a few seconds
then it turns off.
A0G0072m
fig. 18/a
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The date C in the middle of the display
will stay on until another display info is
activated (e.g. “Light dimmer”) or other information on car conditions.
With ignition key removed (when opening a door) the display will turn on and
indicate for a few seconds time, km (or
mi) covered and external temperature .
INFORMATION ABOUT CAR
CONDITIONS (at event)
❒
Scheduled servicing;
❒
Trip computer;
❒
Instrument panel light dimmer;
❒
Engine oil level;
IMPORTANT When opening a door
the display will show for a few seconds
the time, the km covered and the external temperature.
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The “Reconfigurable multifunction display” shows all the useful information
necessary when driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON
STANDARD SCREEN
❒
Clock A-fig. 19;
❒
External temperature B;
❒
Date C;
❒
Partial km (or miles) covered D;
❒
Total km (or miles) covered E;
❒
Indications on car conditions F (e.g.:
doors open, or possible ice on road,
etc. ...).
A0G0015m
fig. 19
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A0G0074m
fig. 20
“SETUP MENU”
There is also a “Setup Menu” enabling
to perform the adjustments and/or settings described on the following pages
by pressing button MENU and +/–
(see fig. 20). The Setup menu can be
activated by pressing briefly button
MENU.
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a “circular fashion”
fig. 25.
Selecting an option of the main
menu without submenu:
❒
briefly press button MENU to select
the main menu option to set;
❒
operate buttons + or – (by single
press) to select the new setting;
❒
briefly press button MENU to store
new setting and go back to the previously selected option of the main
menu.
CONTROL BUTTONS
MENU
Short push on button: to confirm
the required option and/or to go to next
screen;
Long push on button: to go back to
previous screen without storing setting;
+/– to scroll up/down the “Setup
Menu” options or to increase/decrease
the value displayed on the screen.
When the standard screen is displayed
buttons +/– activate instrument panel
light dimming.
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Selecting “Date” and “Clock”:
❒
briefly press button MENU to select
the first value to change (e.g. hours
/minutes or year /month /day);
❒
operate buttons + or – (by single
press) to select the new setting;
❒
briefly press button MENU to store
new setting and go back to the previously selected option of the main
menu, if this is the last one you will
go back to the previously selected
option of the main menu.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
Fitting the electronic key into the ignition device, the display will show for a
few seconds the engine oil level. At this
stage, to clear this indication and to go
to next screen, press button MENU.
If engine oil level is too low/high, the
display will show the relevant warning
message.
IMPORTANT Check the proper engine oil level on the dipstick (see paragraph “Checking fluid levels” in section
“Car maintenance”).
IMPORTANT Proper engine oil level
shall be checked with the car on level
ground.
IMPORTANT For proper oil level reading, after fitting the key wait for at least
2 seconds before starting the engine.
IMPORTANT Engine oil level may appear increased after prolonged parking.
Selecting an option of the main
menu with submenu:
❒
briefly press button MENU to display the first submenu option;
❒
operate buttons + or – (by single
press) to scroll all submenu options;
❒
briefly press button MENU to select
the displayed submenu option and
to enter the corresponding setup
menu;
❒
operate buttons + or – (by single
press) to select the new setting of this
submenu option;
❒
briefly press button MENU to store
the new setting and go back to the
previously selected submenu option.
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Briefly press button MENU to access navigation from the standard screen. To surf the menu press buttons + or –. For safety reasons, when the car is running, it is possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting “Speed limit”). When the car is stationary
access to the whole menu is enabled. On cars fitted with radionavigation system, only the following functions can be set: “Speed
limit”, “Automatic headlight daylight sensor” (for versions/markets, where provided) e “S.B.R. buzzer reactivation”. The other
functions are displayed and can be set/adjusted on the radionavigation system display.
fig. 21
BEEP VOL.
SERVICE
QUIT SETUP
LIGHT SENS.
RESET TRIP B
CLOCK
MODE 12/24
DATE
AUDIO RPT.
INDEP. BOOT
UNLOCK FDA
DOOR LOCK
UNITS
KEYS VOL.
LANGUAGE
SPEED LIMIT
A0G0218g
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