Alfa Romeo Alfa 147 GTA, Owner'S Manual, Page: 84 / 290

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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Warning
light on dial
Message
on display
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INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial lights up, but it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds.
The warning light turns on together with the m symbol on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display, when the system is inefficient. In this case the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential offered by the ABS system. Caution is advisable, particularly
in all cases of less than perfect grip. It is therefore necessary to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices as soon as possible.
Inefficient EBD electronic braking distributor
x
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The car is fitted with electronic braking distributor (EBD). The turning
on at the same time of the
x
and
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warning lights on the dial togeth-
er with the m symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display, with
the engine running indicates an EBD system failure; in this case heavy braking
may cause the rear wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of skidding.
Drive extremely carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service to have
the system checked.
WARNING
The turning on only of the
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warning light on the dial together with
the m symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display, with
the engine running normally indicates a failure of the ABS system only. In this
case the braking system maintains its effectiveness, without however the an-
tilock function. In these conditions, the effectiveness of the EBD may also be re-
duced, In this case too, you are recommended to contact the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service immediately, driving in such a way as to avoid sharp brak-
ing, to have the system checked.
WARNING