Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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ENGINE IMMOBILIZER
The Engine Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle
preventing to start the engine.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that the
car's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition device is set to ON, the
Engine Immobilizer system identifies
the code transmitted by the key. If the
code is recognised as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition device is brought back
to STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in
the "Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine stopping
after 2 seconds. In this case, bring the
ignition device to STOP and then to ON; if
it is still blocked, try with the other keys
provided. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact a Dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage
drop). If the display persists, contact a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WARNINGS
Do not tamper with the Engine
Immobilizer system. Any
modifications/alterations could
cause the protection function to be
deactivated.
The Engine Immobilizer system is not
compatible with certain aftermarket
remote starting systems. The use of
these devices could cause problems
when starting and the deactivation of the
protection function.
All keys provided with the car have been
programmed in accordance with the
electronics on the car itself.
Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system's control unit.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have new keys (up to 8) stored with a
code.
ALARM
(where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm goes off in the following cases:
wrongful opening of
doors/bonnet/boot (perimeter
protection);
operation of starting device with a key
which is not validated;
cutting of the battery leads;
movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection,
where provided);
anomalous lifting/tilting of the car
(anti-lift protection, where provided).
Activation of the alarm triggers the horn
and the direction indicators.
WARNING The function is ensured by
the Engine Immobilizer system, which is
automatically activated when you get out
of the vehicle taking the electronic key
with you and locking the doors.
WARNING The alarm is adapted to meet
requirements in various countries.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors, bonnet and boot closed
and the ignition device turned to STOP,
point the electronic key towards the car
and press and release button .
The alarm can also be engaged by
pressing the "door lock" button, located