The codes of any keys not
presented during the mem-
orising procedure are
erased. The reason for this is to en-
sure that any lost or stolen keys
cannot be used to start the engine.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
9
Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system (with the ex-
ception of versions for certain markets)
“beeps” twice.
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is turned to the
STOP
position, the Alfa Romeo CODE sys-
tem deactivates the functions of the engine
electronic control unit.
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to
MAR
, the Alfa Romeo CODE
control unit sends a recognition code to the
engine control unit to deactivate the in-
hibitor. The code is crypted and variable be-
tween over four billion possible combina-
tions, and it is sent only if the system con-
trol system has recognised the code trans-
mitted from the key which contains an elec-
tronic transmitter, through an aerial wound
around the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT
Turning on of the Alfa
Romeo CODE warning light (
Y
) when trav-
elling with the ignition key at
MAR
:
1) If the warning light turns on, this means
that the system is running a self-test (for ex-
ample for a voltage drop). At the first stop,
it will be possible to test the system: switch
off the engine turning the ignition key to
STOP
; then turn the ignition key to
MAR
again: the warning light turns on and should
go off in about one second. If the warning
light stays on repeat the procedure described
previously leaving the key at
STOP
for over
30 seconds. Should the inconvenience per-
sist, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light
(
Y
) on the cluster turns on.
In this case, the key should be moved to
the
STOP
position and then back to
MAR
;
if the lock continues, possibly try again with
the other key provided with the car. If it is
still not possible to start the car, follow the
instructions given in the “In an emergency”
chapter and then contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Services.
IMPORTANT
Every key has its own
code, which must be memorised by the sys-
tem control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply solely to Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services taking with
you all the keys in your possession,the CODE
card, a personal identity document and the
car’s ownership documents.
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