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Содержание Alfa 147 GTA

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Страница 2: ...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 organisation is at your service for any assistance problems you may have What s more every single component of the Alfa 147 GTA is fully recyclable At the end of your car s useful lifespan any ...

Страница 3: ...ey to AVV and re lease it as soon as the engine has started the transmission sets to neutral automatically the display shows position N FUEL CAPACITY Ronly use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R O N 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 K RE...

Страница 4: ... not in the car It is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case emergency starting is necessary SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve vehicle peformance levels and safety respect for the environment and low running costs unaltered over the course of time THE OWNER HANDBOOK you will find important information advice and warnings f...

Страница 5: ... the best way to maintain the performance safety characteristics and low running costs of your vehicle It is also necessary to maintain warranty cover Service guide This contains Alfa Romeo Authorised Services The services can be recognised by the presence of the Alfa Romeo badge and logo The Alfa Romeo organisation in Italy can be found in the telephone directory under the letter A Alfa Romeo Not...

Страница 6: ...ay lead to serious damage being caused to the vehicle which in some circumstances may cause forfeiture of the warranty cover PERSONAL SAFETY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT VEHICLE SAFETY The texts illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the vehicle at the time of going to press As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes du...

Страница 7: ... key and only in this condition can the engine be started KEYS Two keys are delivered together with the car A fig 2 with metal insert and re mote control function The key remote control operates Centralised door unlocking locking Tailgate opening Electronic alarm on off if existing Window and sunroof if existing un locking locking G GE ET TT TI IN NG G T TO O K KN NO OW W Y YO OU UR R C CA AR R fi...

Страница 8: ...he event of having to carry out emergency starting WARNING U K VEHICLES ONLY At the behest of the motor insurance com panies the CODE card for emergency start ing and remplacement of keys is not pro vided If you need assistance please contact your nearest Alfa Romeo Dealer or telephone free phone 0800 717000 If the car changes owner the new owner must be given all the keys and the CODE card KEY WI...

Страница 9: ...of the same type to be found c o normal retailers OPENING THE TAILGATE The tailgate can be opened from outside by remote control pressing button D even if the electronic alarm is on Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by the direction in dicators flashing twice closing is accompa nied by a single flash If the electronic alarm is fitted when the tailgate is opened the alarm system switch es off ...

Страница 10: ...t 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 pr...

Страница 11: ...the Alfa Romeo CODE system In this case contact the Alfa Romeo Authorized Service for storing the key codes KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT If when pressing button B C or D fig 4 the control is rejected or is not per formed the battery should be replaced by a new one of the same type to be found c o normal retailers Battery replacement press button A fig 5 and move the metal insert B to the open position ...

Страница 12: ...func tion is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE system which is activated automatically when the ignition key is removed REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL KEYS WITH REMOTE CONTROL The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys with incorporated remote control Should a new key with remote control be necessary for any reason during the life of the car con tact directly Alfa Romeo Authorised Services taking with you th...

Страница 13: ... door bonnet or tailgate that is not shut properly will be excluded from the alarm system control If the doors bonnet and boot are shut cor rectly and the control signal is repeated the system self diagnostics has detected a sys tem operating fault It is therefore necessary to contact Authorised Alfa Romeo Services HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM To deactivate the alarm press the button B fig 6 of the...

Страница 14: ...arkets the cutting in of the alarm causes operation of the siren and hazard warning lights for about 26 sec onds The ways of operating and the num ber of cycles may vary depending on the markets A maximum number of cycles is however envisaged Once the alarm cycle has ended the sys tem resumes its normal control function VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION To make sure that the protection system works correctly ...

Страница 15: ... to one of four po sitions STOP engine switched off key can be removed engine inhibitor engaged steer ing lock engaged services excluded apart from those supplied directly e g hazard warning lights MAR drive position The engine lock is deactivated and all electrical devices are powered IMPORTANT Do not leave the key in this position when the engine is stopped AVV instable position for starting the...

Страница 16: ...efore opening a door al ways make sure that it can be done safely WARNING Never remove the ignition key with the car on the move The steering wheel would lock automatically the first time the steering wheel is turned This al so occurs if the car is towed WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition to prevent any oc cupants of the vehicle from acci dentally activating t...

Страница 17: ... off blown fuse battery disconnected etc it is still pos sible to work the lock by hand fig 11 A0A0019m GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR 16 OPENING CLOSING FROM INSIDE To open the door pull the handle A fig 10 To close the door pull it then to prevent opening from outside press the button A fig 11 on the dashboard the deterrent led B on the actual button lights up with a yellow light to confirm that locki...

Страница 18: ...CK REST fig 12 To gain access to the rear seats pull the handle E the back rest folds and the seat is free to run forwards A recovery mechanism with memory makes it possible to take the seat back to its previous position Once the seat back has been returned to the travelling condition make sure that it is correctly clamped checking that the red band on the upper part of the handle E is concealed I...

Страница 19: ... use it raise the cover pressing the device B SEAT WARMING fig 14 optional for versions markets where applicable The seat warming pad can be switched on and off using switch A on the outer side of the seat Switching on is shown by the lighting up of the led B on the switch itself REAR POCKETS fig 15 for versions markets where applicable The front seats are fitted with a pocket in the rear of the b...

Страница 20: ...ir housings B ob tained in the side supports then remove the shelf pulling it outwards After removal the shelf can be placed in two ways crossways in the luggage compartment as shown in fig 18 crossways between the front seat back reats and the tilted cushions of the rear seats if the boot is extended totally see fig 22 Total extension Proceed as follows position the seat belt buckles A fig 19 in ...

Страница 21: ...the seat belts to the side extend ing them correctly without twisting raise the levers A fig 21 retaining the back rests and tilt them forwards to ob tain a single loading surface fig 22 IMPORTANT For versions markets where applicable the retainer levers are re placed by buttons one for each side To re lease the back rests and tilt them use the buttons themselves Partial extension For partial exte...

Страница 22: ...fig 24 To use the armrest A lower it as illus trated LUGGAGE RETAINER NET Present only on certain versions the inte rior fittings are completed by the luggage re tainer net which is helpful in correctly ar ranging the load and or suitable for trans porting light materials Fig 25 26 27 below show the various clamping solutions for the net in the boot fig 23 A0A0417m fig 24 A0A0418m fig 25 A0A0326m ...

Страница 23: ...ed in the event of a violent crash can be moved using the lever A fig 29 to two different positions nor mal or antiglare fig 27 A0A0328m fig 28 A0A0038m fig 29 A0A0039m Any adjustment of the steering wheel position must be carried out only with the vehicle stationary WARNING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after market operation involving steering system or steering column modifi ...

Страница 24: ... IMPORTANT The function is timed and automatically switched off after a few min utes fig 31 A0A0041m fig 32 A0A0486m OUTER Electric adjustment fig 30 use the switch A to select the mirror required right or left pressing the button B in one of the four directions move the mirror selected pre viously Position the switch A in the interme diate locking position IMPORTANT Adjustment is possible on ly w...

Страница 25: ...es and are deactivated immediately the moment a door is opened fig 33 A0A0043m fig 34 A0A0044m Passenger s side fig 34 The button A controls the passenger s side window IMPORTANT The passenger side pow er window is provided with an automatic continuous operation device both to low er and to raise the window A brief push on the upper or lower part of the button is suf ficient to start the run which...

Страница 26: ...seconds the windows and sun roof if present are opened SEAT BELTS USING THE SEAT BELTS The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the seat back Take hold the tongue A fig 35 and in sert it into the buckle B until hearing the locking click At removal if it jams let it rewind for a short stretch then pull it out again without jerking fig 35 A0A0045m Improper use of power w...

Страница 27: ...button C Guide the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding to prevent it from twisting fig 36 A0A0386m Never press button C when travelling WARNING fig 36a A0A0708m When the seat back is cou pled properly the red band B next to the seat back levers A disappears The red band actually indicates improper seat back coupling fig 36a When resetting it in proper position make sure to hear the lock...

Страница 28: ...ws controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force acting on the shoulders during the belt restraining action fig 47 A0A0419m When the rear seats are not occupied use the spaces provided in the cushion to stow the belt buckles fig 37 A0A0387m To offer the highest level of protection the rear seat belts should be fastened as shown in fig 36 WARNING Remember that in the event of an accident any pa...

Страница 29: ...c and presents no fire hazard The emergency tensioning retractor needs no maintenance or lubrication Any modifi cation to its original features will nullify the retractor s effectiveness If due to unusual natural events floods high waves etc the device has been affected by water and mud it must be replaced Operations involving banging vibrations or heating above 100 C for a maximum of 6 hours in t...

Страница 30: ...well to the chest and pelvis Seat belt should always be worn in both the front and rear positions Travelling without seat belt increases the risk of serious injury or death in the case of accident WARNING The seat belt must not be twisted and should cling tightly to the body The upper part must pass over the shoulder and diagonally across the chest The lower part must rest across the pelvis and no...

Страница 31: ... if pretensioners have been activated To clean the belts wash by hand with neutral soap rinse and leave to dry in the shade Never use strong detergents bleach or dyes or any other chemical substance that might weaken the fibres Prevent the reels from getting wet cor rect operation of them is only guaranteed if water does not get inside Replace the seat belt if it shows signif icant wear or cut sig...

Страница 32: ... of cars equipped with passenger air bag since the air bag activation could cause serious injuries even mortal You are advised to carry children always on the rear seat as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash In any case child s seats must absolutely not be positioned on the front seat of car s with passen ger s air bag which during inflation could cause serious injury even m...

Страница 33: ...d on a solidly fixed label which must absolutely not be removed Over 1 50 m in height from the point of view of restraint systems children are con sidered as adults and wear belts normally The Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes seats for each weight group which are the recommended choice because they have been designed and specifically experiment ed for Alfa Romeo cars GROUP 0 and 0 Babies up to 13...

Страница 34: ...child seat posi tioning on the rear seat Over 1 50 m in height children may wear seat belts like adults fig 45 A0A0391m fig 46 A0A0392m The illustration is indica tive only for assembly As semble the seat according to the compulsory instructions provided with it WARNING The illustration is indica tive only for assembly As semble the seat according to the compulsory instructions provided with it WA...

Страница 35: ...U U U U U L L L L 0 13 kg 9 18 kg 15 25 kg 22 36 kg Group Range of weight SEAT Front passenger Rear side Rear centre passenger seat passenger seat inertial seat belt with three anchor points Group 0 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Key U suitable for child restraint systems of the Universal category according to European Standard ECE R44 for the specified Groups L suitable for certain child s restraint s...

Страница 36: ...not use used seats without the instructions for use 4 Always pull the tape to check that the belts are buckled 5 All restraint systems are strictly for one child only never use for two children at the same time 6 Always make sure that the belts do not rest on the child s neck 7 During the journey do not allow the child to stay in abnormal positions or release the belts 8 Do not carry children in y...

Страница 37: ...pe and most non European countries In the event of a crash a person that is not wearing the seat belt moves forwards and may come into contact with the cushion while it is still opening Under these cir cumstances the protection offered by the cushion is reduced Front air bags designeed to protect car s occupants in front crashes and therefore non activation in other types of collusions side collis...

Страница 38: ...on the front passenger seat of cars equipped with passenger air bag since the air bag activation could cause serious injuries even mor tal In the case of need always de activate the passenger s air bag when a child s seat is placed on the front seat The front passenger seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to prevent any contact between child s seat and dashboard Even if not ruled b...

Страница 39: ...the side roof lining covered by a special trim which makes it possible to extend the cushion downwards This solution designed to protect the head makes it possible to offer the highest degree of protection to the front and rear occupants in the event of side crash thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface In the event of a side crash an electronic control unit processes the signals leading from...

Страница 40: ...ock Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services for replacement as these dates approach IMPORTANT If an accident has trig gered the air bag Alfa Romeo Authorized Services must be contacted to have the de vices activated replaced and to have the whole system checked All operations involving checking repair ing and replacing components concerning the Air bag must be carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorized S...

Страница 41: ...ld trigger acciden tally Stop the car contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have the sys tem checked immediately WARNING Never travel with objects on your lap in front of the chest or with a pipe pencil etc be tween your lips Serious injury may result in the case of the air bag be ing triggered WARNING If the car has been stolen or an attempt to steal it has been made if it has been sub jected...

Страница 42: ...eat back with pressurised water or steam by hand or at automatic seat washing stations WARNING The front Air bags are de signed to be triggered for heavier crashes than the preten sioners It is therefore normal for the pretensioners only to be trig gered for crashes within the two activation thresholds WARNING The air bag does not re place the seat belts but in creases their effectiveness Addi tio...

Страница 43: ...nly of the side lights front and rear on the right or left respec tively Lights switched off fig 52 When the pointer on the knurled ring is op posite the symbol O the outer lights are switched off Sidelights fig 53 The sidelights are switched on by turning the knurled ring from O to 6 The 3 warning light on the instrument cluster will come on at the same time Dipped beam headlights fig 54 These ar...

Страница 44: ...tched off when the steering wheel is straightened IMPORTANT If you wish to signal a rapid change of direction involving only a minimal movement of the steering wheel the lever can be moved up or down without it clicking unstable position When re leased the lever will return to its home po sition When low beams and fog lights turned on the external light control unit integral into the Body Computer...

Страница 45: ...wards the steering wheel for more than 2 seconds RIGHT HAND LEVER The right hand lever is used to operate the windscreen wiper washer and rearscreen wiper washer The windscreen washer con trol also activates the headlamp washers if fitted fig 59 A0A0070m Windscreen wiper washer fig 59 60 The lever can be moved to five different positions corresponding to A Windscreen wiper off B Intermittent With ...

Страница 46: ...mes its normal automatic function Turning the ignition key to STOP the rain sensor is deactivated and the next time the engine is started MAR position it will not be reactivated even if the lever has remained in position B In this case to activate the rain sensor simply move the lever to A or C and then back to B When the rain sensor is reactivated in this way the wiper performs at least one strok...

Страница 47: ...he wet glass surface Rearscreen wiper washer fig 62 63 Pushing the lever towards the dashboard unstable position operates the rearscreen washer jet and continuous operation of the rearscreen wiper Operation ends when the lever is released fig 62 A0A0073m fig 63 A0A0075m Turning the knurled ring A from position O to operates the rearscreen wiper in termittently Headlamp washers fig 64 These come in...

Страница 48: ... the ring B to to lower the speed memorised Each time the ring is actuated B the speed increases or lowers by about 1 5 km h Keeping the ring turned the speed changes continuously The new speed reached will be maintained automatically The RES button C resets the memorised speed IMPORTANT Turning the ignition key to STOP or the ring A to OFF the speed memorised is cleared and the system is switched...

Страница 49: ...will return to the speed memorised previ ously TO RESET THE MEMORISED SPEED If the device has been disengaged for ex ample pressing the brake or clutch pedal the memorised speed can be reset as fol lows accelerate gradually until reaching a speed approaching the one memorised engage the gear selected at the time of speed memorising 4th 5th or 6th speed press the RES button C TO INCREASE THE MEMORI...

Страница 50: ... in heavy traffic conditions TO REDUCE THE MEMORISED SPEED The speed memorised can be reduced in two ways 1 disengaging the device for instance pressing the brake pedal and then memo rising the new speed turning the ring B to for at least three seconds 2 keeping the ring pressed B at until reaching the new speed which will be memorised automatically Cruise Control can only be engaged at speeds abo...

Страница 51: ...Radio 12 Centre swivel air vents 13 Fixed upper vent 14 Glass holder 15 Fog lamp button 16 Hazard warning light switch 17 Rear fog guard button 18 Passenger s front Air bag 19 Glove box 20 Door locking button 21 Controls for heating ventilation and climate control 22 Cigar lighter 23 Ashtray 24 Temperature sensor 25 Windscreen rearscreen wiper control lever 26 Ignition key and switch 27 Horn 28 St...

Страница 52: ...r D Display mileage recorder trip meter and headlamp position display E Reconfigurable multifunction display F Rev counter REV COUNTER The rev counter shows engine rpm The nee dle pointed to the danger area red indicates excessive high engine speed Do not drive for long periods with the needle in this area IMPORTANT The electronic injection con trol system gradually shuts off the flow of fu el whe...

Страница 53: ...together with the message shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display indicates that the coolant fluid tem perature is too high in this case stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WITH RESERVE INDICATOR This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank The warning light K turns on to indicate that approx 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank IMPORTANT U...

Страница 54: ...ting the day Setting the month Setting the year DST SUMMER TIME Activation deactivation of summer time MODE 12 24 Selecting the clock mode on 12 or 24 hours RADIO Activation deactivation of the following items on the display frequency or RDS message of the radio station selected compact disc and cor responding track selected cassette func tion on TELEPHONE Activation deactivation of the following ...

Страница 55: ...ey To scroll the display and the related options upwards or to increase the value displayed depending on the case To scroll the display and the related options down wards or decrease the value displayed according to the case Press for less than 1 second pulse indicated with Q in the following dia grams to confirm the choice required and or move to the next screen or ac cess the Menu Press for more...

Страница 56: ...e menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a circular fashion which can be selected through the â and ã buttons for access to the different select operations and settings see examples LANGUAGE and DATE below for further details also refer to Access to the menu screen in the previous chapter Day Year Month Q Q Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español English ...

Страница 57: ...shows the message CHECK ACTIVE the diagnostic phase of all the electronic systems on the car has started this lasts for about 4 seconds If no faults are detected when the engine has started the display shows the OK message IMPORTANT If the reconfigurable multifunction display shows a failure message see the details given in the Warning lights chapter Standard screen The Programmed Maintenance Sche...

Страница 58: ... is also possible with the car on the move If the waiting time no operation is above 10 seconds the standard screen or the screen that was active before pressing the Q button is restored automatically all the operations confirmed are stored Is the car moving See next page to enter speed limit SPEED TRIP B TIME DATE DST SUMMER TIME MODE 12 24 RADIO TELEPHONE NAVIGATION LANGUAGE UNITS BUZZER SERVICE...

Страница 59: ...ed obtains automatic fast increase or decrease When you are near the required setting release the button and complete adjustment with single presses The possible setting is between 30 and 250 km h or between 20 and 160 mph depending on the unit set previously see UNITS paragraph described later Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCR...

Страница 60: ...RAGE CONSUMPTION B AVERAGE VELOCITY B TRAVEL TIME B and TRAVEL DISTANCE B during a partial mission contained in the general mission For further information see General Trip Trip B Menu screen Return to menu screen See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã Using the â or ã buttons choose activation or deactivation ON OFF ...

Страница 61: ...dard screen Q Q Q R R R â ã â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN Each press on the â or ã button increases or decreases by one unit Keeping the corresponding button pressed obtains automatic fast increase or decrease When you are near the required value release the control and complete adjustment with single presses ...

Страница 62: ... screen Q Q Q Q R R R R â ã â ã â ã â ã Each press on the â or ã button increases or decreases by one unit Keeping the corresponding button pressed obtains automatic fast increase or decrease When you are near the required value release the control and complete adjustment with single presses See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 63: ...ylight time proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Selecting and activating the DST ON function the display switches from daylight time to summer time and vice versa with no need to intervene manually on the TIME function described previously Q Q R R â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 64: ...DE 12 24 This function is used to set the clock in the 12 hour or 24 hour mode To adjust proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 65: ...the radio is turned on the display repeats the display on the front panel of the radio itself To ac tivate deactivate this function proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 66: ...n when a phone call arrives the display shows if listed the name and phone number of the caller To activate deactivate this function proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 67: ...use of the radionavigator the display repeats the display pictograms on the radionaviga tor display itself To activate deactivate this function proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 68: ...ANGUAGE To select the language required for the texts and messages shown on the display proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 69: ...d proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen WARNING The units of temperature C or F set on the multifunction display are also shown on the displays of the two zone climate control and navigator Q Q Q R R R R â ã â ã â ã â ã Q R â ã Q R â ã Q R â ã Q See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 70: ...can be adjusted to a pre defined scale using theâ and or ã buttons To switch OFF or adjust proceed as follows Menu screen Return to menu screen Return to standard screen Q Q R R â ã â ã WARNING In the buzzer OFF condition any buzzer failure warnings are maintained See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 71: ...creen Return to standard screen WARNING The programmed Mainte nance Schedule includes ve hicle maintenance every 20 000 km this is shown automatically with the ignition key at MAR start ing from 2 000 km or miles from this deadline and it is shown again every 200 km This display can on ly be reset by Authorised Alfa Romeo Services Q Q R â ã â ã â ã â ã â ã â ã â ã â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS ...

Страница 72: ...OW YOUR CAR 71 MENU OFF This is the last function that closes the circular setting cycle listed in the initial menu screen Menu screen Return to standard screen Q â ã See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS TO THE MENU SCREEN ...

Страница 73: ... B driving time TRAVEL DISTANCE B Start of journey procedure reset To start a new journey monitored by the GENERAL TRIP with the ignition key at MAR press the button with U see Control buttons The reset operation pressing the U button in the presence of the screens concerning the GENERAL TRIP also makes it possible to reset TRIP B The reset operation pressing the U button in the presence of only t...

Страница 74: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR 73 Standard screen Reset GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B U See INITIAL CHECK Continues on next page T T U U T U T U T T T T U ...

Страница 75: ...TTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR 74 TRIP B ON WARNING Pressing the P button returns automatically to the standard screen T T U U U U T T Reset TRIP B U Return to standard screen YES NO Continued from previous page ...

Страница 76: ...mn for more than 4 seconds the instrument cluster lighting is turned off with the exception of the speedometer Keeping the â button pressed on the plate at the side of the steering column for more than 4 seconds the complete instrument cluster lighting is turned on again Standard screen Return to standard screen WARNING When the outer lights are switched on dimming of the brightness can be perceiv...

Страница 77: ...dition Display with the ignition key removed opening or closing a door The reconfigurable multifunction display together with the mileage recorder display total and trip is timed after 10 seconds it goes off automatically In the event of a failure see the Warning lights chapter Standard screen during assisted navigation in the NAVIGATION DISPLAY ON condition The displays illustrated are purely ind...

Страница 78: ...AR the warning light on the dial turns on but it should go off after approx 4 seconds The warning light turns on together with the message symbol on the reconfigurable multifunc tion display when the engine is overheated If it turns on when travelling stop the car leaving the engine on and slightly accelerated to further activate the circulation of the coolant fluid If the warning light does not g...

Страница 79: ...t Alfa Romeo Authorised Services WARNING If the warning light does not turn on when turning the ignition key to MAR or if it stays on when travelling this could indicate a failure in safety retaining systems under this condition air bags or pretensioners could not trigger in the event of collision or in a restricted number of cases they could trigger accidentally Stop the car and contact Alfa Rome...

Страница 80: ...oors or the tailgate are not properly shut LOW BATTERY CHARGE If the message symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when the engine is running contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services immediately SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED The warning light on the dial turns on glowing steadily when with the ignition key turned to MAR the driver s seat belt is not correctly fastened ...

Страница 81: ... possible IMPORTANT As the car is fitted with wear sensors for the front brake pads when changing them also check the rear brake pads SELESPEED GEARBOX FAILURE The message symbol are shown by the reconfigurable multifunction display when a fault to Se lespeed gearbox is detected If warning light t and the message appear on the display contact Al fa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible to ...

Страница 82: ...ving without however demanding heavy effort or high speeds Prolonged use of the vehicle with the warning light on may cause damage Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible The warning light goes off if the fault disappears but it is still stored by the system flashing indicates the possibility of damage to catalyst see EOBD system in this chapter If the warning light flashes it i...

Страница 83: ...e reconfigurable multifunction display this means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor device see Alfa Romeo CODE system in this chapter Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have all the keys mem orised INERTIAL FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH The message symbol on the display are shown when the inertial fuel cut off switch is triggered If after the display of the message the smell of fu...

Страница 84: ...ame time of the x and warning lights on the dial togeth er with the message 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 t...

Страница 85: ...out or stays on when travelling together with the message symbol shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services The flashing of the warning light when travelling indicates the cutting in of the VDC system The warning light turns on when the passenger s front Air bag is deactivated Warning light F indicates also warning light failure This is indicated by in...

Страница 86: ...y the reconfigurable multifunction display when a fault to any one of the following lights is detected sidelights braking lights and corresponding fuse rear fog guards number plate lights The failure referring to these lights could be one or more blown bulbs a blown protection fuse or a cut off electric connection ...

Страница 87: ...rns on together with the message symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display when about 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank and when autonomy is below 50 km AUTONOMY TRIP COMPUTER The message symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when autonomy is below 50 km SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE This is shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display 2000 km from the deadline giv...

Страница 88: ...DIRECTION INDICATOR INTERMITTENT The warning light on the dial turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved upwards or together with the left indicator when the hazard warning light button is pressed 3 SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAMS The warning light on the dial turns on when the sidelights or dipped beams are turned on CONSTANT SPEED ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL The warning light on the...

Страница 89: ...onding chapter 1 WARNING LIGHT FAILURE This is shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when a fault is detected to one of the warning lights indicated POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD The symbol message are shown by the reconfigurable multifunction display and the buzzer sounds when the outside temperature reaches or falls below 3 C to warn the driver of the possi ble presence of ice...

Страница 90: ... 2 Upper centre adjustable vent 3 Stationary vents for defrosting or demist ing side windows 4 Adjustable centre swivel vents 5 Side adjustable and swivel outlets 6 Front feet area fixed vents 7 Rear feet area fixed vents 8 Rear adjustable swivel outlet CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM fig 72 A0A0430m ...

Страница 91: ...Completely closed I Completely open SIDE SWIVEL OUTLETS ADJUSTMENT fig 74 To direct the flow of air turn the knurled ring A and or directly use control B as required To adjust the air flow use control C Completely closed I Partially open II Completely open D fixed vent for defrosting or demisting side windows REAR SWIVEL OUTLET ADJUSTMENT fig 75 To direct the flow of air turn the knurled ring A an...

Страница 92: ...or the climate control system is R134a which meets cur rent regulations and does not harm the environment in the event of ac cidental spillage Absolutely avoid the use of oth er fluids which are incompatible with the system components GENERAL The car is fitted with a two zone climate control system controlled by an electronic control unit which makes it possible to sep arately adjust the air tempe...

Страница 93: ...ctual sensor avoiding the accumulation of dust and other sub stances IMPORTANT The demisting procedure is enabled each time the ignition key is turned to MAR or pressing the AUTO but ton When this procedure is working it can be turned off pressing one of the following buttons compressor air re circulation air flow air capacity This operation inhibits the incipient misting sensor signal until the A...

Страница 94: ...aximum defrosting demisting on off button for windscreen and front side windows rearscreen heating and wing mir ror coils MAX DEF function 8 Inside air re circulation on off button v manual automatic 9 Rearscreen heating and wing mirror de frosting on off button 10 Air distribution selection buttons 11 Inside air temperature sensor 12 Button for aligning the temperature set on the passenger s side...

Страница 95: ...etween the driver s and passen gers side must be within a range of 7 C It is possible to personalise the choices made automatically by the system inter vening manually on the following controls fan speed adjustment knob 4 air distribution selection buttons 10 inside air re circulation on off button 8 v climate control on enable button 14 Manually selecting one or more of these functions turns off ...

Страница 96: ...y in the left zone knob 2 or right zone knob 6 of the passenger compartment The temperatures set are shown on the displays 1 and 5 above the knobs Separate operation of the temperatures set is restored automatically using knob 6 Turning the knob rings clockwise or counter clockwise until they reach the ex treme selections HI or LO the maximum heating or cooling functions are respective ly engaged ...

Страница 97: ...ystem This function uses the maximum temper ature of the coolant fluid while air distribu tion and fan speed are controlled according to the system settings This function is unadvisable with the engine cold to prevent admit ting air that is not warm enough to the passenger compartment All manual settings are possible with this function on To switch the system off simply turn the ring of knob 2 or ...

Страница 98: ...g engages inside air re circulation to prevent admitting hot air to the passenger compartment and the climate control compressor takes air dis tribution to R E and the fan speed as set by the system All manual settings are possible with this function on To switch the function off simply turn the ring of knob 2 or 6 of the temperature set on a value above 16 5 C the opposite display will show 16 5 ...

Страница 99: ...fore it is possible to set the same tem perature between the two zones simply turn ing the ring of knob 2 on the driver s side This function is provided to simplify tem perature adjustment of the whole passen ger compartment when only the driver is on board Separate operation of the temperatures set is automatically restored when the passen ger uses the ring on knob 6 or presses button 12 MONO A0A...

Страница 100: ...13 AUTO Completely turning the ring of knob 4 counter clockwise switches the system off with the following situation display 1 off display 5 off centre display 3 with lit display OFF and left led on inside air re cir culation button 8 v on IMPORTANT Pressing the inside air re circulation button 8 vit is possible to obtain the inlet of untreated outside air to the passenger compartment To turn the ...

Страница 101: ...partment in the shortest time also giving a prompt feeling of warmth to the coldest parts of the body A0A0208m Q Splitting of the air flow between the windscreen and side window defrost ing demisting vents and the lower part of the vehicle This type of air dis tribution allows satisfactory heating of the passenger compartment while preventing possible misting of the win dows Q Air flow to the wind...

Страница 102: ...off to prevent misting the windows even if unadvisable it is still possible to restore automatic operation of inside air re circula tion pressing button 8 v With the climate control compressor off it is not possible to admit air to the passenger compartment with a temperature below the outside temperature in this case the value flashes on the display concerning the temperature that cannot be reach...

Страница 103: ... v stays on all the time and the left led shows the air re circulation condition on air re circulation operating off air re circulation off If inside air re circulation has been turned on or off manually the led on button 13 AUTO turns off In automatic operation inside air re circu lation is turned on automatically when the an tipollution sensor detects the presence of pol luted air for example in...

Страница 104: ... it possible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions faster It is however inadvisable to use it on rainy cold days as it would con siderably increase the possibility of the windows misting inside espe cially if the climate control system is off WARNING In certain weather condi tions e g outside tem perature around 0 C and with au tomatic air re circulation control on mist may form on t...

Страница 105: ...ximum demisting defrosting feature is on the led on button 7 the led on the rearscreen heating button 9 and the led on button 14 turn on at the same time the leds on button 8 v go off IMPORTANT If the engine is not warm enough the function will not engage the predefined fan speed immediately to limit the flow to the passenger compartment of air that is not warm enough to demist the windows When th...

Страница 106: ...cause it to stop working properly POLLEN FILTER Have the conditions of the filter checked by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services at least once a year preferably at the onset of sum mer If the vehicle is used mainly in dusty or pol luted areas it should be checked and if nec essary replaced at shorter intervals A0A0214m The filter has the specific capability of com bining the mechanical filtering of the...

Страница 107: ...g lights are turned off automatically and do not come on the next time the engine is started without pressing button B Press button B again to switch off IMPORTANT The front foglights should be used in compliance with local traffic laws fig 91 A0A0091m HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig 91 These are switched on by pressing button C on the centre console panel regardless of the position of the ignition key ...

Страница 108: ...with local regulations DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM fig 91 To lock the doors simultaneously press but ton E on the centre console panel re gardless of the position of the ignition key The deterrent led turns on as follows with the ignition key at MAR glowing steadily with a yellow light with the ignition key at STOP flash ing with a red light deterrence condition INERTIAL FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH fig 92 This is...

Страница 109: ... people position 2 five people load in the boot position 3 driver maximum permis sible load all stowed in lug gage compartment fig 93 A0A0467m HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE fig 93 excluding versions with Xenon headlights The headlights should be aimed correctly depending on the vehicle load To do this use the rocker button A on the plate at the side of the steering column press the arrow on the button A...

Страница 110: ... the single gears is shown by the pictogram on the gearshift lever knob When shifting gear always fully depress the clutch pedal Before engaging reverse gear R wait for the car to be stationary For versions fitted with six speed gearbox to engage reverse gear R raise the ring under the grip with the fingers of the same hand holding the lever After engaging reverse gear release the ring It is not n...

Страница 111: ... been eliminated and the vehicle moves off using only the accel erator pedal Gearshifting takes place through the con trol lever A fig 96 which is of the float ing type with a single central stable posi tion Using the lever it is possible to request an increase decrease of the gear ratio engaged and or reverse gear engagement R or neutral N There are also two stalks on the steering wheel spokes fi...

Страница 112: ...TANT When the driver s door is opened the Selespeed starts the hydraulic part of the system to prepare it for when the engine is started This function noted by the turning of the electric pump is deacti vated after 10 door openings closings not followed by actual system activation turning the ignition key Turning the ignition switch to MAR af ter about one second the reconfigurable multifunction d...

Страница 113: ...t gear To allow setting the transmission to neu tral N starting from the condition with the vehicle stationary and brake pedal pressed move the gearshift lever to the right fig 102 The neutral control N is ac cepted with car speed below 60 km h From any gear N 1 2 3 4 5 6 and with the car practically stationary it is pos sible to request the engagement of reverse gear pushing the lever to the righ...

Страница 114: ...calls the driver s attention so that the car can be put in safe ty conditions engaging first gear 1 or re verse R In this case the ignition key should be turned to MAR and with the brake pedal pressed engage first gear 1 or reverse R IMPORTANT If the engine is stopped with the CITY mode engaged this will be stored by the system Indeed the next time the engine is started this condition will still b...

Страница 115: ...sticking occurs on first gear the system automatically engages second gear 2 This is not to be considered as a fault as it is part of the operating logic For the same reason in the case of sticking on reverse gear the system partially closes the clutch to allowgear engagement in this case the engagement of reverse gear R will not be as smooth as usual Moving off of the car is obtained 1 releasing ...

Страница 116: ...afety reasons the Selespeed system activates the buzzer when clutch overheating occurs while the ve hicle is being started in this case it is nec essary to force starting avoiding hesita tion or if the car is on a slope release the accelerator and use the brake pedalto stop the car the car moves in the opposite direction to the gear engaged e g it moves for wards with reverse gear engaged in this ...

Страница 117: ...the driver who decides the most appropriate moment The requests to change gear may take place through the control lever on the centre console A fig 104 steering wheel stalks fig 105 which can be operated only when the car speed exceeds 2 km h The MANUAL operating mode is set when with the CITY mode selected the CITY button A fig 106 is pressed again excluding the previously selected mode When chan...

Страница 118: ...em decides directly when gearshift ing according to the engine running speed and the driving style Releasing the accelerator pedal quickly the system does not engage a higher gear in or der to maintain an adequate level of engine brake FAILURE WARNING Failures of the Selespeed gearbox are shown by the t warning light fig 100 con nected with the associated failure message both shown on the display ...

Страница 119: ...st gear 1 or re verse R and also the hand brake if the road is on a slope Turning off the engine with the car on an uphill slope and a gear engaged it is ab solutely necessary to wait for the re configurable multifunction display showing the gear engaged to go off before releasing the brake pedal so that the clutch is com pletely inserted If the gearbox is in neutral N and want ing to engage a par...

Страница 120: ...STOP opening the glovebox the light in side can only be turned on for 15 minutes after which the system turns it off to avoid draining the battery GRAB HANDLES fig 109 Suitable grab handles are fitted above the doors and rear side windows fig 107 A0A0108m fig 108 A0A0109m fig 109 A0A0110m The fitting is completed by device B on the lid for inserting a pen or pencil Never travel with the glovebox o...

Страница 121: ...e doors are closed Forget ting a door open the lights will turn off au tomatically after a few seconds Unlocking the doors using the remote con trol the roof light turns on gradually and tim ing is activated automatically for about 15 seconds Locking the doors with the remote control the roof light turns off gradually The lights are turned off moving the igni tion key to MAR with the doors closed ...

Страница 122: ...d to allow the car to be started Unlocking the doors using the remote con trol the roof light turns on gradually and tim ing is activated automatically for about 15 seconds Locking the doors with the remote control the roof light turns off gradually The light turns off in any case turning the ignition key to MAR with the doors closed On the light there is a switch with three positions When switch ...

Страница 123: ...doors are unlocked IMPORTANT If a door or the tailgate are not closed perfectly the deterrent led flashes at a higher frequency for 4 seconds and then flashes at normal frequency again FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR LIGHTER fig 115 To use the ashtray open the lid A To use the ashtray with the key at MAR press button B after a few seconds the button will return automatically to its initial position and th...

Страница 124: ...versions markets where applicable The interior fittings are completed by the removable card holder recess A and glass holder B located at the centre of the dash board To use them press as shown fig 116 A0A0434m Always ensure that the cigar lighter has turned off fig 117 a A0A0116m fig 117 A0A0515m Do not use the ashtray as waste paper basket it might set on fire in contact with cigarette stubs WAR...

Страница 125: ... the centre console at the side of the hand brake lever depending on the versions the following recesses are provided oddment recess A magnetic card or toll ticket holder B pen or pencil holder C coin holder D REAR ODDMENT POCKETS fig 120 These are at the side of the rear seats in the side trim A fig 120 A0A0435m fig 119 A0A0471m fig 118 A0A0117m ...

Страница 126: ...ORS fig 121 The visors can be directed at the front and side Behind the visors have a courtesy mirror with a light at the side A To use open the cover B The lights allow use of the mirrors with dim light fig 121 A0A0121m ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER If after buying the car you decide to install electrical accessories that require a perma nent electric supply alarm voice feature radionavigato...

Страница 127: ...utside the car Moreover the transmission and reception efficiency of these devices may be down graded by the screening effect of the car body The use of cell phones CB transmitters or the like in side the passenger compartment without outside aerial produces radio frequency electromagnetic fields which amplified by the reso nance effects inside the passenger compartment may cause besides potential...

Страница 128: ...maining in the vehicle WARNING On all versions after releasing the doors keeping the corresponding remote control button pressed for about 2 seconds obtains opening of the roof and windows RAISING AT THE REAR With the ignition key at MAR turn the control knob A fig 124 in the direc tion of the arrow choosing one of the three opening positions available To close the roof move the control knob A to ...

Страница 129: ...d with the opening of the tailgate the alarm system switches off volumetric protection and the tailgate control sensor the system beeps twice with the exception of certain mar kets Closing the tailgate again the control func tions are restored the system beeps twice with the exception of certain markets The gas springs are cali brated to ensure correct tailgate raising with the weights foreseen by...

Страница 130: ...gage restrainer if present in any case avail able c o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING LUGGAGE Travelling at night with a load in the boot it is necessary to adjust the height of the low beam headlights see next paragraph Headlights in this chapter For correct use of the aiming device also make sure that the load does not exceed the values given in the same paragraph fig 130 A0...

Страница 131: ...t the objects con tained in the boot are well secured to prevent them from being thrown forward causing harm to the pas sangers WARNING If you want to carry re serve fuel in a can follow legal regulations only using a cer tified can suitably fastened to the load securing eyelets Even in this way the risk of fire is increased in the case of an accident WARNING Do this only with the car stationary W...

Страница 132: ...the bonnet is left inad vertently open stop the car im mediately and close the bonnet WARNING ROOF RACK PROVISION The front hooks are in points A fig 133 The rear hooks are located in the points B shown by the serigraph on the side rear windows Follow the regulations in force concerning maximum clearances IMPORTANT Closely follow the assem bly instructions provided in the kit Assem bly must be car...

Страница 133: ... eg 0 1 2 3 press the arrow on the button S this will lower by one position eg 3 2 1 0 The display B in the tachometer shows the positions while adjustment is being made fig 134 A0A0467m HEADLIGHTS The adjustment of the headlights is vital to your safety and comfort and to that of oth er road users The adjustment of the headlights is also governed by precise regulations Contact Alfa Romeo Authoris...

Страница 134: ...g safe ty especially in case of bad weather fog and or insufficient road signs thanks to the better illumination of the side parts of the visual field normally obscured The large increase of the side part illumi nation increases driving safety since it allows the driver to better see the other users on the edge of the road pedestrians cyclists and bikers The triggering of the voltaic arc requires ...

Страница 135: ...ally in safe ty conditions and in accordance with the lo cal Highway Code you are also advised to read the following instructions carefully The advantage of the ABS over a conven tional system is that it makes it possible to obtain the highest degree of handling also when braking completely under limited grip conditions preventing the wheels from lock ing However with the ABS do not expect the bra...

Страница 136: ...sible compatibly with the conditions of the road surface WARNING The car is fitted with an electronic braking distribu tor EBD If the and x warn ing lights turn on simultaneously with the engine running this indi cates an EBD system failure in this case with sharp braking the rear wheels might lock too early with the possibility of skidding Driving extremely carefully go to the near est Alfa Romeo...

Страница 137: ... es the signals received from the various sen sors and brings about the most appropriate strategy a sensor that detects the position of the steering wheel four sensors that detect the turning speed of each wheel a sensor that detects rotation of the car around its vertical axis a sensor that detects lateral acceleration centrifugal force The heart of the VDC system is the VDC control unit which wi...

Страница 138: ...actions are modified and controlled continuously in seeking the course required by the driver The action of the VDC system considerably enhances the active safety of the car in very critical situations and it is particularly help ful when the grip conditions of the road sur face change CUTTING IN OF THE VDC SYSTEM The cutting in of the VDC system is indi cated by the flashing of the á warning ligh...

Страница 139: ...ntrol systems are activated 1 if slipping involves both driving wheels being caused by excessive power transmit ted the ASR device cuts in reducing the pow er transmitted by the engine 2 if slipping involves only one driving wheel the ASR system cuts in automatical ly braking the wheel that is slipping with an effect similar to that of a self locking dif ferential The action of the ASR is particul...

Страница 140: ... display on the instrument panel when these com ponents are no longer in peak conditions The objective is to keep system efficiency under control warn when a fault causes emission lev els to increase over the threshold established by European law warn of the need to replace deteriorat ed components The system also has a diagnostic connec tor that can be interfaced with appropriate tools which make...

Страница 141: ...e glove compartment here are the power cables If after buying the car you want to install the sound system contact first Alfa Romeo Authorised Services whose qualified personnel in addition to suggesting the most suitable de vices will evaluate the overall electric absorption to safeguard the battery Excessive loadless ab sorption could damage the battery and lose warranty The wiring diagram is th...

Страница 142: ...ircum ference and clean from the centre outwards INTRODUCTION The fixed radio fitted with Compact Disc player and parametric sound equaliser has been designed in accordance with the spe cific features of the passenger compartment with a personalised design that blends with the style of the dashboard The radio is installed in a user friendly po sition for the driver and passenger and the graphics o...

Страница 143: ...touch the surface To remove fingerprints and dust use a soft cloth starting from the centre of the Com pact Disc outwards IMPORTANT If the CD is copy protect ed the system may need few seconds be fore starting to play it Notes on Compact Discs Do not stick labels on the surface of the Compact Disc or write on the surface with pens or pencils Proper way to hold the compact disc Removing the disc No...

Страница 144: ...ic storage Autostore function of 6 stations in FMT band SENS DX LO function sensitivity ad justing in searching radio stations Scan Function scanning stored stations Automatic Stereo Mono switching Compact Disc Section Disc select disc no Track select forward backward Fast forward backward Repeat function repetition of last piece Scan Function scanning the tracks on the Compact Disc Mix Function r...

Страница 145: ...This system warrants the high est level of security and prevents entry of the secret code every time the radio sup ply is disconnected After every re connection an automatic check procedure is performed during which the display shows the wording CAN CHECK for about one second If the result of the check is positive the set starts work ing whereas if the comparison codes are not the same or if the r...

Страница 146: ... enters a wrong code the waiting time increases gradually 1 min 2 min 4 min 8 min 16 min 30 min 1h 2h 4h 8h 16h 24h until reaching a max imum of 24 hours The waiting time will be shown on the dis play with the word WAIT When this goes off it is possible to start the new code entry procedure Code Card This is the document that certifies posses sion of the radio The Code Card contains the radio mode...

Страница 147: ...ith sufficiently strong signals such as for example local stations Loudness A function that automatically emphasises the bass and treble tones when listening at low level It is cut off with the volume set to the maximum Mix This function is used to randomly select a Compact Disc among those present in the loader and all the tracks on this Compact Disc are played in random sequence MSS Searching pr...

Страница 148: ... with which it is possible to receive different programmes in the same network in the FM band only PLL Tuning Digital tuning with Phase Lock Loop circuit to obtain the best radio channel tuning Soft Mute Function that gradually highers and low ers the volume when Mute is turned on or off Sound Flavour A function that sets the best equalizing pos sible depending on the type of music se lected Class...

Страница 149: ...t Disc slot 4 Selected sound and menu ad justment and manual station search button 5 Compact Disc eject button 6 Sound and Menu select but ton and automatic station search 7 Selected Sound and Menu function adjustment and man ual station search 8 Sound and Menu select but ton and automatic station search 9 MENU PS Menu and Scan func tion button hearing stored stations in se quence 10 6 Function se...

Страница 150: ...aring 17 1 TPMFunction select button Call station no 1 Store station no 1 TPM function storing CD playing sequence 18 AUD LD Sound function select but ton bass tones treble tones right left and front rear balancing and Loudness except versions with BOSE HI FI system 19 VOL Volume lowering button 20 ON z Function select button Set on off Mute on off 21 VOL Volume highering button CONTROLS ON THE ST...

Страница 151: ... keeping the ON button pressed 20 If the radio was on before the engine was turned off it will turn on again automatically the next time the en gine is started If the radio is turned on with the ignition key at STOP it will turn off automatically after about 20 minutes With the ignition key at MAR the ON button is always lit to facilitate turning on the radio When the radio is turned on again it w...

Страница 152: ...e is in stalled the new setting is maintained on ly until the end of the bulletin or phone call Volume changing with speed The SVC function makes it possible to au tomatically adapt the volume level to the speed of the car increasing it as the speed increases to maintain the ratio with the noise level inside the passenger compartment To activate the SVC function briefly press less than 1 second th...

Страница 153: ...hange is gradual by steps Pressing them longer the change is fast For a few seconds the display shows the balancing levels from R 9 to L 9 R right L left After about 5 seconds from the last adjustment the display returns to the main radio screen Fader adjustment Proceed as follows briefly and repeatedly press the AUD button 18 until the display shows the wording FADER Fader select function press 6...

Страница 154: ... transmission of a traf fic bulletin or a PTY31 announcement if wishing to interrupt the bulletin press the AF TA button 1 RADIO fig 137 When the set is turned on the last function selected before turning off is played Radio Compact Disc or CD Changer To select the Radio function while listening to a Compact Disc briefly and repeatedly press the SRC button 14 until this function is selected Select...

Страница 155: ...d for longer over 1 second quick searching takes place upon having tuned in to the first well receivable station the tuner stops for about 1 second in Mute before quick searching continues When the button is re leased the tuner stops on the next receiv able station If the TA function is on traffic information the tuner only searches stations which broad cast traffic bulletins If the PTY function i...

Страница 156: ...ing the chosen frequency band pressing AUD 18 pressing MENU 9 when a station is found that is broad casting a traffic bulletin if the TA function is on inserting a Compact Disc In any case the search function will be turned off after scanning the frequency band even if no station is selected Scanning preset stations Press the MENU 9 button for a pro longed length of time to start scanning the pres...

Страница 157: ...With this function the radio automatically stores the stations with the strongest signal in decreasing order of intensity of the FMT frequency band IMPORTANT Activating the Autostore function cancels the stations stored previ ously in the FMT Band If the TA function is on traffic information only the stations that send traffic informa tion will be stored This function may also be turned on when li...

Страница 158: ...ired frequency band FM MW LW briefly press one of the six station stor age buttons The display will show the number that cor responds to the button In bands FM1 FM2 and FMT if reception is poor and the AF alternative frequency search function is active the station with the strongest signal that is broadcasting the same programme will be sought automati cally AF Function alternative frequency searc...

Страница 159: ... traffic information function TA is on but the radio station chosen does not give traf fic information the device beeps every 30 sec onds With the TA function on traffic informa tion it is possible a to search only RDS stations that trans mit in the FM band enabled to broadcast traffic information b receive traffic information even if the Compact Disc player or CD Changer is in use c receive traff...

Страница 160: ...in the AM band when the AF TA button 1 is pressed it passes to the FM band on the last sta tion heard If the station selected does not broadcast traffic information wording TP not shown on the display the search for an enabled station starts automatically The volume with which the traffic bulletin is transmitted varies depending on the lis tening volume listening volume below 30 traffic bul letin ...

Страница 161: ...Y is shown on the display for 5 seconds After 2 seconds the station name or fre quency is shown on the display The list of the various subjects comprises NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED Variety POP M ROCK M M O R M Middle of the Road Music LIGHT M Light music CLASSICS OTHER M Other music To change the type of PTY programme press 4 or 7 or one of the 6 preset buttons If...

Страница 162: ...ame network and scroll them in FM Band only e g NDR1 NDR2 NDR3 NDR4 N JOY To turn on this function briefly press the AF TA button 1 to turn on the AF func tion The user can then start scrolling press ing 7 or 4 IMPORTANT The station must have been received previously at least once Stereophonic stations If the signal received is weak the device switches automatically from Stereo to Mono MENU fig 13...

Страница 163: ...r CLASSIC predefined equalizer ad justment ROCK predefined equalizer adjust ment JAZZ predefined equalizer adjust ment After selecting the last adjustment set in the Menu using 6 or 8 use 7 or 4 to change it When one of the equalizer settings is on the display shows EQ On versions with BOSE HI FI system ana logue equalizing in amplitude and phase of the signal is done automatically by the am plifi...

Страница 164: ... name stored To change the name or give a name to the new CD press 4 or 7 Press the buttons again to choose the posi tion of the character to be changed Press 6 or 8 to choose or change the character To store the name press the MENU button again 9 The display will show CD NAME To clear a name turn the function on and press 6 or 8 to choose the name to be cleared then press the MENU button for abou...

Страница 165: ...he setting use 4 or 7 CD Changer data display function CDC if installed This function can be chosen only if a CD Changer is connected In this case the dis play will show CDC DISP To change function use 4 or 7 The display shows the setting among the two possible TIME and CD NR Regional broadcast reception function REG Some national broadcasters at determi nate times of the day transmit regional pro...

Страница 166: ...insert the CD set it gently in place 3 to activate the powered loading system which will position it correctly Press 5 with the device on to op erate the powered CD eject system After ejection the source heard before play ing the CD will return The CD cannot be ejected if the device is off Possible error messages If the CD inserted is illegible the display will show the wording CD ERROR for about ...

Страница 167: ... 10 seconds of each track on the CD While the track is playing the display will alternately show for 2 seconds the CD function chosen CD time or name and the word ing SCAN If the Scan function is on Repeat and Mix are turned off The scanning sequence is the following from the track played up to the last one on the CD from the first one on the CD up to the one played the moment scanning was start e...

Страница 168: ...ss the preset button 5 11 again to turn the function off for about 2 seconds the display will show CD MIX OFF When the Mix function is on all the tracks on the CD are played in random sequence Changing the sound source the function is turned off IMPORTANT When the Mix function is turned on Scan and Repeat are turned off TPM Function CD playing sequence storage With the TPM function Track program m...

Страница 169: ... CD CHANGER To turn on the CD Changer turn on the set then press briefly and repeatedly the SRC button 14 to select the CHANGER When listening to a Compact Disc for the first time after putting it in the CD loader playing starts from the first track on the first disc available in the loader Possible error messages If the CD selected is not available due to lack of the loader or because the loader ...

Страница 170: ...ased A brief press on the button moves the track forward or backward 1 second If the CD number display function was se lected in the menu this will be replaced for about 2 seconds by the CD time display func tion Scanning CD tracks Scan function With this function it is possible to listen to all the tracks contained on the CD selected Keep the SRC button pressed 14 for more than one second to play...

Страница 171: ... show RPT TRUCK Press preset button 4 12 again to turn off the repeat function for about 2 seconds the display will show RPT OFF When the function is on the display shows RPT Changing the sound source the function is turned off IMPORTANT When the repeat function is turned on the Scan and Mix functions are turned off Random playing Mix function To start the random playing of tracks on the Compact D...

Страница 172: ...ATION Radio Maximum power 4 x 40W Aerial fig 139 The aerial is located on the car roof You are recommended to slacken and remove the aerial from the roof to avoid damaging it when washing the car in an automatic sys tem fig 139 A0A0438m Speakers fig 140 141 The sound system is formed of a system comprising 4 tweeters A 2 front and 2 rear with 30W power 4 speakers B with a diameter of 165 mm 2 fron...

Страница 173: ...loping the occu pants with the natural spatial sensation that is felt when listening to live music The components adopted are patented and are the result of the most sophisticated tech nology but at the same time they are easy and intuitive to use so that even less expert people can use the system fig 144 A0A0338m fig 143 A0A0442m TECHNICAL INFORMATION fig 142 143 144 System comprises four high ef...

Страница 174: ...placing it B that fas tens it to the flap C to gain access to it open the flap then use the ignition key to turn counter clockwise and remove the cap When refuelling hook the cap to the de vice on the inner flap as illustrated IMPORTANT The sealing of the tank may cause light pressurising A little breath ing off while slackening the cap is ab solutely normal fig 145 A0A0443m After refuelling turn ...

Страница 175: ...n the engine is running these vapours are withdrawn and sent to combustion ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The design and construction of the vehi cle have not only been developed with the traditional aspects of performance and safe ty in mind but also take into account the in creasingly pressing problems tied to pro tecting the environment The choice of materials techniques and particular parts are the ...

Страница 176: ...itch is fitted with a safety device which obliges the driver to return the key to the STOP position before repeat ing the starting operation if the engine does not start immediately Similarly when the engine is running the device prevents the key being moved from the MAR to the AVV position STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device If the engine fails to...

Страница 177: ... the cause is due to low battery charge Never use a battery charger to start the engine WARMING THE ENGINE Drive off slowly at medium revs with out accelerating abruptly Do not drive at full performance for the initial kilometres of the journey Wait until the engine coolant temperature reaches 50 60 C SWITCHING OFF Release the accelerator pedal and wait until the engine reaches idle speed Turn the...

Страница 178: ...e To avoid useless con sumption of power and possibly draining the bat tery never leave the ignition key in the MAR position when the en gine is not running Sharp accelerating before switching the engine off should be avoided A kick on the accelerator serves no purposes and consumes fuel pointlessly IMPORTANT If the engine turns off with the vehicle on the move the next time it is started the Alfa...

Страница 179: ...ats cradles etc are correctly fas tened on the rear seat Place any objects in the boot with care to prevent abrupt braking from throwing them forwards Avoid heavy meals before a journey A light meal will help to keep reflexes ready Above all avoid alcohol Routinely remember to check tyre pressure and conditions engine oil level engine coolant fluid level and system conditions brake fluid level pow...

Страница 180: ...o high they may cause disturbance to other road users Use the main beams only outside built up areas and only when you are certain that other drivers are not disturbed by their use When meeting oncoming vehicles switch off the main beams and drive with the dipped beam headlights on Keep the headlights and light units clean Outside built up areas take care of ani mal crossings Always fasten the fro...

Страница 181: ...og guards and front fog lights Do not use the main beam headlights IMPORTANT If visibility in some parts improves switch off the rear fog guards the intense light disturbs the occupants of ve hicles behind Remember that fog also involves wet asphalt thus greater difficulty in all types of manoeuvres and longer stopping distances Keep well away from the vehicle in front Where possible avoid sudden ...

Страница 182: ...required when brak ing compatibly with the physical limits of lateral grip of the tyre To make the most of the ABS In emergency braking or when grip is low a slight pulsing can be felt on the brake pedal this means that the ABS has come in to action Do not release the pedal but con tinue pressing it to give continuity to the braking action The ABS prevents the wheels from lock ing but it does not ...

Страница 183: ...nt of cur rent increases fuel consumption up to 25 in the urban cycle Climate control system The climate control system is a further load bearing heavily on the engine inducing high er consumption levels up to 20 on av erage Outside temperature permitting preferably use the air vents Aerodynamic items The use of non certified aerodynamic items may adversely affect air drag and con sumption levels ...

Страница 184: ...rom 15 to 30 on the urban cycle and emis sion of harmful substances Traffic situations and road conditions Rather high consumption levels are tied to situations with heavy traffic for example in queues with frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traffic lights Also winding mountain roads and rough road surfaces adversely affect consumption Stopping in the traffic During prolonged s...

Страница 185: ...rformance and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible When the fuel reserve warning light turns on fill up as soon as possible A low fuel lev el may cause an irregular supply to the en gine with inevitable increase of the exhaust gas temperature this would result in serious damage to the catalyst Never run the engine even as a test with one or more spark plugs disconnected Do no...

Страница 186: ...ted on the car Use winter tyres of the same size as the normal tyres provided on the car Alfa Romeo Authorised Services will be pleased to advise you on the choice of the car most suited to the use the Customer in tends to make of it For the type of tyre to be used inflation pressures and the specifications of winter tyres follow the instructions given in the Technical Specifications chapter The w...

Страница 187: ...steering Snow chains should only be applied to the drive wheels front Before purchasing or using snow chains you are recommended to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services Check the tension of the chain after the first few metres have been driven SNOW CHAINS Use of snow chains should be in compli ance with local regulations Use snow chains with reduced size with maximum protrusion beyond the tyre p...

Страница 188: ... the vehicle from evaporating USING AGAIN Before using the car again after a pro longed period of inactivity the following op erations are recommended Do not dust the outside of the car Check for leaks of fluids oil brake and clutch fluid engine coolant fluid etc Change the engine oil and filter Check the level of brake and clutch flu id engine coolant fluid Check the air cleaner and change it if ...

Страница 189: ...arning light for about 4 seconds confirms that the op eration has been carried out correctly 9 Start the engine turning the ignition key from MAR to AVV without returning the key to the STOP position Conversely if the U warning light stays on turn the key to STOP and repeat the procedure starting from point 1 IMPORTANT After emergency starting it is advisable to contact an Alfa Romeo Au thorised S...

Страница 190: ... ignite the detonating gas which could come out of the battery If the auxil iary battery is installed on another car avoid metal parts touching accidentally between this car and the one with the flat battery 3 Start the engine 4 When the engine has started remove the cables reversing the sequence followed for connection If after a few attempts the engine does not start do not insist but contact th...

Страница 191: ... engine brake and power steering are not operational until the engine is started therefore much greater effort than usual is needed on the brake pedal and steering wheel WARNING Signal the presence of the stationary vehicle according to the current regulations hazard warning lights reflecting triangle etc Any passengers should leave the car WARNING Should the type of wheels used be changed alloy r...

Страница 192: ...d with a filling pipe a spout D to be connected to the filling pipe a sticker bearing the notice max 80 km h to be placed in a position visible to the driver on the instrument panel af ter fixing the tyre IMPORTANT In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bodies it is possible to fix tyres having cracks with maximum diame ter up to 4 mm In fig 13 it is possible to identify A tyre area which ca...

Страница 193: ...cessary to check accurately the tyre sides WARNING Do not operate the com pressor for more than 20 minutes risk of overheating WARNING In case of damages to the wheel rim the deformation is such that there is an air leakage or the tyre outside the limit areas previously indicated fixing is not possible Do not remove foreign bodies screws or nails which have penetrated the tyre WARNING Warning The ...

Страница 194: ...ssor pipe F to the tyre valve Start the engine insert the plug G fig 20 in the lighter or current socket where fitted and inflate the tyre according to the right pressure value see Cold infla tion pressures in the Technical specifica tion You are advised to check the tyre pressure value on the pressure gauge H fig 19 with the compressor off in order to have a more accurate reading If it is not pos...

Страница 195: ... If the pressure is below 1 3 bars do not drive any further the quick repairing kit can not guarantee proper hold because the tyre is too much damaged Con tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser vices Conversely if at least 1 3 bars are detected restore the correct pres sure with the engine running and the handbrake engaged and start driving the car with great care WARNING If during the pressure restoring ...

Страница 196: ...tric system not car ried out correctly and without tak ing account of the system specifi cations may cause failures and the risk of fire WARNING Where possible it is ad visable to have bulbs changed c o Alfa Romeo Autho rised Services The correct opera tion and aiming of the outer lights are vital to the safety of the ve hicle and its passengers and the subject of specific laws WARNING Halogen bul...

Страница 197: ...ore changing a bulb check the con tacts for oxidation Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth ers of the same type and power Always check headlight aiming after changing a bulb to ensure they are safe TYPES OF BULBS fig 21 Various types of bulbs are fitted to your ve hicle A All glass bulbs These are pressed on Pull to remove B Bayonet type bulbs Press the bulb turn counter clockwise to remove this ty...

Страница 198: ... stop additional braking lights Reversing light Rear fog guards Number plate light Puddle lights Front roof light Rear roof light Courtesy mirror light Glovebox light Boot light FIGURE 21 D D B E B A B B A B B A C C C A A C POWER 55W 55W 6W 55W 21W 5W 21W 5W 21W 2 3W 21W 21W 5W 5W 10W 10W 1 2W 5W 5W TYPE H7 H7 H6W H1 H21W W5W P21W P21 5W W2 3W P21W P21W W5W C5W C10W C10W W1 2W W5W C5W ...

Страница 199: ...y to remove the cover A fig 22b releasing the locking screws B To change the fog lights remove the cov er C turning it counter clockwise After replacement refit the covers correctly check ing that they are properly secured IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT GOES OUT XENON LIGHTS Xenon lights have a very long life there fore breakdowns are unlikely fig 22a A0A0504m fig 22b A0A0498m If necessary have the sys tem ...

Страница 200: ...he locking screws Disconnect the electric connector A turning it slightly counter clockwise Remove ring nut B turning it slightly counter clockwise Remove the bulb and replace it Fit a new bulb correctly observing the grooves on the lamp lens then refit the ring nut B Reconnect the electric connector A Refit the protective cover correctly Front sidelights fig 24a To change the bulb proceed as foll...

Страница 201: ...n beam and fog light bulbs The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows fig 25a A Fog lights B Dipped beam headlights C Sidelights D Main beam headlights To change the bulbs of the sidelights low beams and main beams it is necessary to remove the cover A fig 25b releasing the catches B To change the fog lights remove the cov er C turning counter clockwise IMPORTANT See the previous chap...

Страница 202: ...partment To change the bulb proceed as follows Remove the protective cover turning counter clockwise Disconnect the electric connector A Release the bulb catch B Remove the bulb and replace it Fit a new bulb making the tab of the metal part coincide with the one on the lamp unit then hook the bulb holder catch B Re connect the electric connector A Refit the protective cover correctly Dipped beam h...

Страница 203: ...bulb hold er itself which is snap fitted Remove the bulb C pushing gently and turning counter clockwise Change the bulb and re insert the bulb holder making sure that it clicks into place also check that the bulb is in the correct po sition looking at the lamp from outside Refit the corrective cover correctly Main beam headlights fig 27b To change the bulb proceed as follows Remove the protective ...

Страница 204: ...ulb and replace it Insert the bulb holder B in the trans parent cover then position the unit mak ing sure the catch clicks into place A REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR FOG GUARDS fig 31 32 The reversing light and rear fog guard are in the tail light unit fastened to the tailgate they are to be found respectively one on the right and the other on the left of the vehicle facing forwards To change the bulb...

Страница 205: ...ght unit fas tened to the body To change the bulb proceed as follows From inside the boot open the pre formed trim A then using the extension and the screwdriver provided working as il lustrated slacken the nuts B fastening the light unit Withdraw the light unit outwards Disconnect the electric connector C Slacken the screw D and remove the bulb holder Remove the bulb to be changed push ing gently...

Страница 206: ...checking that the catch clicks into place B ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT THIRD STOP fig 36 37 To change the bulbs proceed as follows Open the tailgate slacken the screws A then disconnect the electric connector B Remove the transparent cover bulb hold er C from the support D Working on the side catches E re move the bulb holder Remove the bulb to be changed Insert the bulb holder making sure the catch...

Страница 207: ...ent covers and tighten the fastening screw A IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT GOES OUT FRONT ROOF LIGHT fig 39 40 To change the bulbs proceed as follows Remove the light unit A levering in the points shown by the arrow in corre spondence with the retainer catches Open the protective cover B Replace the bulb concerned releasing it from the side contacts making sure that the new bulb is correctly clamped betwee...

Страница 208: ...n pressing the other side until the catch clicks into place B COURTESY MIRROR LIGHT fig 43 44 To change a bulb proceed as follows Open the mirror cover A Remove the transparent cover B lev ering in the point shown by the arrow Gently raise the bulb holder C from its housing remove the snap fitted bulb and change it Put the bulb holder correctly C back in its housing Refit the transparent cover B i...

Страница 209: ...n the other until it clicks into plac BOOT LIGHT fig 47 48 To change the bulb proceed as follows Open the tailgate Remove the light unit A levering in the point shown by the arrow Open the protective cover B and re place the bulb releasing it from the side con tacts making sure that the new bulb is cor rectly clamped between the contacts Close the protective cover again B Refit the light unit inse...

Страница 210: ...filament Remove the blown fuse using the pincer pro vided D in the control box fig 49 A0A0185m Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else Always use an intact fuse of the same colour Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating DANGER OF FIRE WARNING If a fuse blows again con tact an Alfa Romeo Autho rised Service WARNING If a general fuse MAXI FUSE or MEGA FUSE cuts in d...

Страница 211: ... the control unit on the battery pole it is necessary operate in the direction shown by the arrows on the blocking devices A fig 51 and then open the 2 covers B To access the fuses of the control unit lo cated near the battery it is necessary to op erate in the opposite way on the retaining devices C and then remove cover D To locate the protection fuses consulting the summary table on the followi...

Страница 212: ...IN AN EMERGENCY 211 fig 53 Control box next to battery fig 54 Control box on battery positive pole A0A0494m A0A0495m ...

Страница 213: ... 15 15 10 7 5 10 F53 F12 F13 F2 F30 F37 F35 F53 52 52 52 53 53 52 52 52 LIGHTS FIGURE FUSE AMPERES FUSE SUMMARY TABLE 30 30 10 7 5 15 7 5 7 5 IGN MAXI FUSE F13 F31 F39 F1 F31 54 54 52 52 52 53 52 SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Selespeed transmission pump Ignition switch Headlight aiming device Climate control system Climate control system Climate control compressor Heater unit relay coils ...

Страница 214: ...PERES Key operated 30 Selespeed transmission Selespeed transmission Radio Navigator Rearscreen wiper Left rear power window Right rear power window Rearscreen heating Windscreen rearscreen washer two way pump Cigar lighter Seats with electric heating Heated wing mirrors heated nozzles Cruise control Central door locking Headlight washer Services 30 Primary services electronic injection Secondary s...

Страница 215: ...nt cluster Instrument cluster Driver s door control unit ABS control unit ABS control unit Dashboard control box Boot control unit Air bag control unit Electronic injection control unit 30 Dashboard control unit 15 7 5 7 5 15 15 20 20 7 5 7 5 10 10 15 7 5 50 50 15 7 5 7 5 70 F39 F42 F42 F39 F39 F47 F48 F49 F35 F37 F53 F39 F42 ABS MAXI FUSE CPL2 MAXI FUSE F39 F50 F6 CPL1 MAXI FUSE 52 52 52 52 52 52...

Страница 216: ... 54 53 53 52 53 52 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Fuse behind dashboard control box on an auxiliary bracket Climate control fan Radiator fan Radiator fan Horn Fuel pump Tailgate electric unlocking Electronic injection system Bose system Bose system Sunroof Sun roof Petrol ignition coil injectors Services Electronic injection Engine compartment fuse carrier module ...

Страница 217: ...the charger be fore disconnecting it from the battery Re connect the battery negative termi nal STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY See Starting with an auxiliary battery in this chapter Strictly avoid using a bat tery charger to start the engine you may damage the electronic systems in particu lar the ignition and fuel supply con trol units The liquid contained in the battery is poisonous and corr...

Страница 218: ...efore beginning to tow the car make sure that the ring is firmly tightened in its threaded housing WARNING Do not start the engine when towing the car Before starting to tow turn the ignition key to MAR and back to STOP again without removing it Removing the key automatically engages the steering lock resulting in the impos sibility to steer the wheels When towing remember that without the help of...

Страница 219: ...ift to avoid damaging the side strips fig 57 A0A0458m IN AN EMERGENCY 218 USING AN ARM LIFT OR WORKSHOP LIFT The vehicle should be lifted only at the side setting the ends of the arms or the work shop lift in the area shown in fig 57 IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE LIFTED ...

Страница 220: ...accurate information possible On motorways use the special phones provid ed In motorway pileups especially with poor visibility the risk of being involved in other crashes is high Leave the car imme diately and go beyond the guard rail If the doors are blocked do not try to get out of the car breaking the windscreen which is stratified The windows and rear screen are easier to break Remove the ign...

Страница 221: ...nic Release or cut the seat belt restraining injured persons Do not give injured persons anything to drink An injured person should never be moved except in the following circum stances Remove an injured person from the car only in danger of fire sinking or falling When removing an injured person do not pull the limbs or bend the head and keep the body as horizontal as possible FIRST AID KIT It is...

Страница 222: ... ones programmed the need arises for fur ther replacements or repairs these may be carried out only with the explicit agreement of the customer IMPORTANT You are advised to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services in the event of any minor operating faults without wait ing for the next service coupon SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance is determinate in en suring long vehicle life under the best...

Страница 223: ...ront disk brake pad wear indicator Check wear conditions of rear disk brake pads Sight check the conditions of body exterior underbody protection stiff pipes and hoses exhaust fuel supply brakes rubber parts boots sleeves bushes etc Check for bonnet and boot lock cleanness lever cleanness and lubrication Sight check for accessory poly V drive belt Check handbrake lever stroke adjustment Check anti...

Страница 224: ...tem through diagnosis socket Check mechanical transmission and differential oil level Change engine oil Change engine oil filter Change brake fluid or every 2 years Change pollen filer or once a year Check emissions smoke at the exhaust Or every 3 years for harsh conditions cold climates city driving or prolonged lengths of time at idle speed dusty areas Or every 5 years regardless of mileage ...

Страница 225: ...rogramme is ad vised Check tyre conditions wear and if nec essary adjust the pressure Check operation of lighting system headlights direction indicators hazard warning lights boot passenger compart ment glovebox lights warning lights Check operation of windscreen wiper system spray jet adjustment Check position wear of windscreen rearscreen wiper blades Check front disk brake pad conditions and we...

Страница 226: ...olyte freezing This check should be carried out more fre quently if the car is used mainly for short trips or if it is fitted with accessories that permanently absorb electricity even with the ignition key removed especially in the case of after market accessories If the vehicle is used in hot climates or par ticularly harsh conditions it is wise to check the level of the battery fluid electrolyte...

Страница 227: ...rscreen head lamp washer fluid 6 Engine coolant fluid When topping up take care not to confuse the var ious types of fluids they are all incompatible with one an other and could seriously damage the vehicle Never smoke while work ing in the engine compart ment gas and inflammable vapours may be present with the risk of fire WARNING ...

Страница 228: ... MAX mark IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the level is above the MAX mark con tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have the correct level restored IMPORTANT After topping up the oil before checking the level again run the en gine a few seconds and wait for a few min utes after stopping it Engine oil consumption Max engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams every 1000 km During the in...

Страница 229: ... up to reach the correct level after refitting the cap insert the breather tube firmly on the housing on the cap and turn the ignition key to STOP Used gearbox oil contains dangerous substances for the environment For chang ing the oil we advise contacting Al fa Romeo Authorised Services who are equipped for disposing of used oil respecting nature and the law Do not add oil with spec ifications ot...

Страница 230: ...xed with PARAFLU 11 blue or with other fluids Should this take place do not start the engine and contact Al fa Romeo Authorized Service fig 6 A0A0407m ENGINE COOLANT FLUID fig 5 The level of the coolant in the header tank reservoir should be checked with the en gine cold and the car on a level surface and it should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the tank If the level is low loosen the header ...

Страница 231: ... the MAX level notch then refit the cap Oil consumption is very low if topping up again is needed shortly afterwards have the system checked for pos sible leaks by Alfa Romeo Autho rised Services BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID fig 7 Slacken the cap A and check that the fluid contained in the reservoir reaches the maximum mark fig 7 A0A0408m When loosening the reservoir cap do not allow the fluid...

Страница 232: ...r 50 of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and 50 water in winter in the case of temperatures below 20 C use TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 fluid neat fig 8 A0A0242m The π symbol on the con tainer indicates synthetic brake fluid distinguishing it from the mineral kind Using mineral flu ids irreversibly damages the spe cial braking system rubber seals WARNING Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and highly cor ro...

Страница 233: ... Romeo Au thorised Services Any attempt to clean the cleaner may damage it leading to serious engine damage If the car is habitually used in dusty areas the cleaner should be replaced at shorter intervals than those specified in the Programmed Main tenance Schedule POLLEN FILTER This has a mechanical electrostatic air fil tering action provided that the windows and doors are shut Have the dust pol...

Страница 234: ...o Authorised Services who are equipped for disposal respect ing nature and the law The incorrect installation of electric accessories may cause serious damage to the vehicle If after buying the car you wish to install accessories alarm radio radiotelephone etc contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will be able to sug gest the most suitable devices and above all advise about the need to use a ...

Страница 235: ... Sufficient electrolyte level and charge Contact Authorised Alfa Romeo Services Charge the battery you are advised to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services No action After charging turn off the charger be fore disconnecting it from the battery Re connect the battery negative termi nal IMPORTANT If the battery is kept with a charge of below 50 it is damaged by sul phation its starting capability i...

Страница 236: ... THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY To avoid rapidly draining the battery and ensure that it continues to work correctly the following should be noted The terminals must always be firmly tightened Within reason avoid using electrical de vices for a long time when the engine is switched off radio hazard warning lights parking lights etc When the vehicle is parked in a garage ensure that the doors bonnet boot...

Страница 237: ...rect and that the connections between the battery and the electric system are in efficient conditions Before disconnecting or connecting the terminals of electronic units ensure that the ignition key is not in the MAR position WHEELS AND TYRES TYRE PRESSURE Check the tyre pressure of every wheel in cluding the spare The pressure should be checked with the tyre rested and cold It is normal for the ...

Страница 238: ...erious damage to the wheels and tyres If a tyre is punctured stop immediately and change it to avoid damage to the tyre itself the rim suspensions and steering sys tem Tyres age even if they are not used much Cracks in the tread rubber are a sign of aging In any case if the tyres have been on the vehicle for over 6 years they should be checked by specialised personnel to see if they can still be u...

Страница 239: ...ition to protecting the blades this prevents effort on the motor and overheating Do not operate the windscreen and rearscreen wipers on dry glass RUBBER HOSES As far as the brake system and fuel sup ply rubber hoses are concerned carefully fol low the Scheduled Maintenance Programme of this chapter Indeed ozone high tem peratures and the prolonged lack of fluid in the system may cause hardening an...

Страница 240: ... the rearscreen blade fig 14 Raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car slackening the nut B that fastens it to the pivot pin Correctly position the new arm and firm ly tighten the nut Lower the cover fig 14 A0A0227m SPRAY JETS fig 15 16 If the jet of fluid is inadequate firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir see Checking levels in this chapter Then check that the nozzle holes a...

Страница 241: ...vely protect the body work against corrosion These include Painting products and systems which give the vehicle particular resistance to cor rosion and abrasion Use of galvanised or pretreated steel sheets with high resistance to corrosion Spraying the underbody engine com partment wheel arches and other parts with highly protective wax products fig 17 A0A0425m Spraying of plastic parts with a pro...

Страница 242: ...rease the possibility of triggering rust processes IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the acid they contain is particularly aggres sive Windows Use specific products to clean the windows Use clean cloths to avoid scratching or al tering the transparency of the glass IMPORTANT The inside of the rearscreen should be wiped gently with a cloth in the direction of...

Страница 243: ...that water is not trapped under the mats due to water dripping off shoes umbrellas etc which could cause ox idisation of the sheet metal Detergents cause water pollution Therefore the en gine compartment should be washed in areas equipped for collecting and purifying the liquid used in the washing process IMPORTANT The vehicle should washed with the engine cold and the ignition key at STOP After w...

Страница 244: ... smoke coefficient Diesel versions F Space for punching manufacturer s name BODYWORK LABEL This is located in the engine bay to one side of the upper right shock absorber fig 3 and contains Type of vehicle ZAR 937 000 Manufacturer s serial number chassis number IDENTIFICATION DATA You are advised to note the identification codes The identification data stamped and given on the labels and their pos...

Страница 245: ...following in formation A Paint manufacturer B Name of colour C Colour code ENGINE STAMP The engine marking is stamped on the gearbox side of the crankcase in corre spondence with the exhaust manifold fig 4 A0A0248m ENGINE CODES BODY VERSIONS 3 2 V6 24V 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 937AXL1B 16C 937AXL11 17C Engine code 932A000 932A000 Body versions ...

Страница 246: ...er EEC kW HP at rpm Maximum torque EEC Nm kgm at rpm Spark plugs Fuel ENGINE 3 2 V6 24V 932A000 Otto 6 in 60 V 93 x 78 3179 184 250 6200 300 30 6 4800 NGK R PFR6B Unleaded petrol 95 RON Specification EN228 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 932A000 Otto 6 in 60 V 93 x 78 3179 184 250 6200 300 30 6 4800 NGK R PFR6B Unleaded petrol 95 RON Specification EN228 ...

Страница 247: ... with hydraulic control Front 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed Electronic injection Multi Point 1 4 2 5 3 6 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed Six forward gears plus reverse with electronic control Dry single disk with electrohydraulic control Front Alterations or repairs to the supply system not carried out correctly or without taking account of the technical specifications of the system may cause abnormal functioning wit...

Страница 248: ...ye the ap pearance of a spark plug is a sound clue for locating a fault even if not involving the ignition system Therefore if you are expe riencing any engine problems it is impor tant to have the spark plugs checked by Al fa Romeo Authorized Services STEERING Type Turning radius between pavements 3 2 V6 24V 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed Disk self ventilated Disk 3 2 V6 24V 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed Rack and p...

Страница 249: ...45 R17 87W 215 45 ZR17 87W 225 45 ZR17 91Q M S unchainable tyres TYRES INFLATION PRESSURES COLD With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be 0 3 bar compared with the specified rating Recheck pressure value with cold tyres With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be 0 2 bar compared with the specified rating Tyres 215 45 ZR17 87W front rear 2 5 2 3 2 8 2 6 Tyres 215 45 R17 87W front r...

Страница 250: ... code may be like one of the examples given below Load index capacity 60 250 kg 61 257 kg 62 265 kg 63 272 kg 64 280 kg 65 290 kg 66 300 kg 67 307 kg 68 315 kg 69 325 kg 70 335 kg 71 345 kg 72 355 kg 73 365 kg 74 375 kg 75 387 kg 76 400 kg 77 412 kg 78 425 kg 79 437 kg 80 450 kg 81 462 kg 82 475 kg 83 487 kg 84 500 kg 85 515 kg 86 530 kg 87 545 kg 88 560 kg 89 580 kg 90 600 kg 91 615 kg 92 630 kg ...

Страница 251: ... up to 210 km h CORRECT RIM READING Below are the instructions necessary to know the meaning of the code stamped on the rim as shown in fig 5 fig 5 A0M0465m 7 5 rim width in inches 1 J rim drop centre outline side pro jection where the tyre bead rests 2 17 rim nominal diameter in inches corresponds to diameter of the tyre to be mounted 3 Ø H2 hump shape and number relief on the circumference holdi...

Страница 252: ...1 12 20 2 5 1 mm 23 9 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 246 km h 6 3 s 26 1 s camber Front wheels caster toe in Rear wheels camber toe in The toe in value primes to mm conversion is always calculated taking into account a 15 rim regardless of rims actually used Should it be impossible to set the 15 rim at the test bench refer to primes value The toe in value tolerance included shall always be evenly distribute...

Страница 253: ...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 252 DIMENSIONS fig 6 A0M0463m A B C D E F G H I 4213 925 2546 742 1412 1516 1890 1764 1504 Dimensions are expressed in mm Height indicated is for an unladen car ...

Страница 254: ...d including driver kg Weight not to be exceeded The Driver must arrange the goods in the luggage compartment and or load surface so that they comply with these limits If special equipment is fitted sunroof etc the unladen weight increases thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum weight allowed 3 2 V6 24V 1360 1880 520 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 280 1030 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 1360 1880 520 ...

Страница 255: ... red at 50 SELENIA RACING TUTELA CAR MATRYX TUTELA CAR CS SPEED Mixture of water and liquid TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 63 7 9 2 5 90 2 0 6 2 5 5 3 Fuel tank litres including a reserve of litres Engine cooling system litres Oil sump and filter litres Mechanical gearbox differential litres Selespeed hydraulic control system litres Windscreen washer and rearscreen washer fluid res...

Страница 256: ...o not top up with oil with different specifications that the oil already in the engine Use Quality features of fluids and lubricants Recommended fluids Applications for correct vehicle operation and lubricants Lubricants for petrol engines SAE 10W 60 engine oil synthetic lubricant SELENIA RACING A0M0464m ...

Страница 257: ...ooling ducts Percentage 50 down to 35 C To be used neat or diluted Lubricants and greases for transmissions Quality features of fluids and lubricants for correct vehicle operation SAE 75W 85 synthetic oil Meets API GL 4 and MIL L 2105 D LEV specifications ATF DEXRON III type oil ATF DEXRON II D LEV type oil Lithium soap based grease with molybdenum bisulphate Consistency NLGI 2 F M V S S n 116 DOT...

Страница 258: ...ormal extraurban use of the vehicle the speed varies between 0 and 120 kph combined consumption this is cal culated by considering a route consisting of about 37 urban cycle and 63 extraur ban cycle WARNING The type of route traf fic conditions weather conditions driving style conditions of the ve hicle trim level equipment acces sories vehicle load presence of roof rack use of the climate control...

Страница 259: ...FICATIONS 258 CO2 EMISSIONS Value g km 3 2 V6 24V 287 The CO2 emission levels shown in the following tables are measured on a mixed cycle CO2 EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 1999 100 EC g km 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed 287 ...

Страница 260: ...scribes the main characteristics of the right hand drive version For any topic not specifically dealt with in this chapter refer to the main chapters of this manual which should be thoroughly read to ensure that the vehicle is used correctly and that the maximum performance is obtained under conditions of safety ...

Страница 261: ...d trip recorder and headlamp aiming display 15 Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light 16 Multifunction display 17 Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge 18 Rev counter 19 Wind screen rearscreen wiper control lever 20 Bonnet opening lever 21 Set of controls trip meter reset headlamp aiming device trip comput er 22 Ignition key and switch 23 Horn 24 Steering wheel locking release lever 25 Drive...

Страница 262: ...ng light B Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light C Speedometer D Odometer dis play mileage recorder trip meter with head lamp position display E Reconfigurable multifunction display F Rev counter fig 2 A0A0476m INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Страница 263: ...lowing diagrams to reset and then start a new journey To scroll the display and the related options upwards or to increase the value displayed depending on the case To scroll the display and the related options downwards or decrease the value displayed according to the case Press for less than 1 second pulse indicated with Q in the following dia grams to confirm the choice required and move to the...

Страница 264: ...s keep but ton A fig 5 on the panel at the side of the steering column pressed for a few mo ments IMPORTANT If the battery is discon nected the distance of the trip meter is not stored STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS The driver can adjust the steering wheel position in rake and height To do this release the lever A fig 6 pulling it towards the steering wheel After moving the steering wheel to the most ...

Страница 265: ...ing position IMPORTANT Adjustment is possible on ly with the ignition key at MAR fig 7 A0A0308m POWER WINDOWS For some versions the power windows are fitted with a safety system with crush pre vention seals The electronic control unit that operates the system is capable of detect ing the presence of an obstacle during the window closing motion through the special seals Should this occur the system...

Страница 266: ...rs keeping the remote control button pressed for about 2 seconds the windows and sun roof if present are opened Passenger s side fig 9 The button A controls the passenger s side window IMPORTANT The passenger s power window is fitted with the automatic con tinuous operation device for lowering the window only The device works in the same way as the one on the driver s side Improper use of power wi...

Страница 267: ...o gain access to the rear seats pull the handle E the back rest folds and the seat is free to run forwards A recovery mechanism with memory makes it possible to take the seat back to its previous position Once the seat back has been returned to the travelling condition make sure that it is correctly clamped checking that the red band on the upper part of the handle E is concealed In fact this red ...

Страница 268: ...79m fig 15 Access to the switch is only pos sible with the door open The key operated switch fig 15 has two positions 1 Passenger s front Air bag activated ON position P warning light on instru ment cluster off it is absolutely prohibited to carry a child on the front seat 2 Passenger s front Air bag deactivated OFF position F warning light on in strument cluster on it is possible to carry a child...

Страница 269: ... 2 Upper centre adjustable vent 3 Stationary vents for defrosting or demist ing side windows 4 Adjustable centre swivel vents 5 Side adjustable and swivel outlets 6 Front feet area fixed vents 7 Rear feet area fixed vents 8 Rear adjustable swivel outlet CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM fig 16 A0A0480m ...

Страница 270: ...Completely open SIDE SWIVEL OUTLETS ADJUSTMENT fig 18 To direct the flow of air turn the knurled ring A and or directly use control B as required To adjust the air flow use control C Completely closed I Partially open II Completely open D fixed vent for defrosting or demisting side windows REAR SWIVEL OUTLET ADJUSTMENT fig 19 To direct the flow of air turn the knurled ring A and or directly use co...

Страница 271: ...ch is shown on the display of the instrument cluster INTERIOR FITTINGS GLOVEBOX On the dashboard there is a glovebox with lid and light To open use handle A fig 20 When the glovebox is opened with the ig nition key at MAR a courtesy light inside is turned on A fig 21 The fitting is completed by a recess B on the lid for inserting a pen or pencil fig 20 A0A0316m fig 21 A0A0317m If a smell of fuel i...

Страница 272: ... close properly do not push it down but open it again and re peat the above procedure Scarves ties and other loose clothing might be pulled by moving parts WARNING Do this only with the car stationary WARNING For safety reasons the bonnet shall always be perfectly closed when travelling Always check for proper bonnet locking If the bonnet is left inad vertently open stop the car im mediately and c...

Страница 273: ...t takes place fig 25 A0A0320m HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ABROAD fig 26 The dipped beam headlights are adjusted for circulation in the country in which the ve hicle is marketed In countries with opposite circulation to avoid glaring oncoming vehi cles it is necessary to cover the areas of the headlight as shown below this is done us ing non transparent sticker tape The illustration refers to the passage ...

Страница 274: ...g the protective trim B fig 27 A0A0482m Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating DANGER OF FIRE WARNING If a general fuse MAXI FUSE or MEGA FUSE cuts in do not attempt any repair and contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service WARNING If a fuse blows again con tact an Alfa Romeo Autho rised Service WARNING Before replacing a fuse make sure the ignition key has been removed and that ...

Страница 275: ... circulation 102 Air vents 90 Alfa Romeo CODE system 6 operation 9 Annual inspection programme maintenance 224 Armrest front 18 Armrest rear 21 Ashtray front 122 rear 123 ASR system 138 Battery 233 advice for preserving the charge 235 charging 216 234 checking the charge 234 replacement 235 starting with an auxiliary battery 216 Body cleaning 240 Body marking 243 Body versions 244 Bonnet 130 Boot ...

Страница 276: ... and clutch fluid 230 checking level and topping up coolant fluid 229 checking level and topping up engine oil 227 checking level and topping up power steering oil 229 checking level and topping up windscreen rearscreen headlamp washer fluid 231 Children carrying safely 31 Cigar lighter 122 Cleaning and maintenance body 240 car interior 242 engine compartment 242 leather seats 242 plastic parts 24...

Страница 277: ...ing from inside 16 opening closing from outside 15 remote control 7 remote locking unlocking 7 Driving at night 179 before driving off 178 economically and respecting the environment 183 in bad weather rain fog 180 in the mountains 180 in winter 181 when travelling 178 with ABS 181 Electronic alarm system 11 description 11 ministerial homologation 14 request for additional keys with remote control...

Страница 278: ... costs and environment pollution 181 running economy 183 safeguarding emission reduction devices 184 use of non toxic materials 174 Extending the luggage compartment partial 20 total 19 External lights switching on 42 First aid kit 220 Flashing high beams 43 Fluids specifications 255 Fluids and lubricants 255 256 Follow me home device 44 Foglights changing bulbs 199 201 switching on 106 Front ceil...

Страница 279: ...tion device 14 Ignition switch and steering lock 14 15 In an emergency 188 In the event of an accident 219 first aid kit 220 if anybody is injured 220 Inertial fuel cut off switch 107 Instrument panel 50 Intelligent washing 45 Interior cleaning 242 Interior fittings 119 Interior lighting boot lighting 129 front lighting 120 rear lighting 121 Key remote control 6 7 changing remote control battery 1...

Страница 280: ...rs 28 Radio transmitters and cell phones 126 Radio presetting system 140 Radio with CD player 141 advice 141 aerial 171 antitheft protection 144 cautions 144 CD changer 168 CD player section 165 controls at steering wheel 149 controls on front panel 148 functions and adjustments 150 general 143 glossary 145 protection fuse 171 radio section 153 speakers 171 telephone provision 153 Rain sensor 45 R...

Страница 281: ...rding emission reduction devices 184 Safeguarding the environment 174 Scheduled maintenance programme 222 Seat belts 25 carrying children safety 31 front belt height adjustment 27 general instructions 29 load limiters 27 maintenance 30 pretensioners 28 use of belts 25 Seats for children 31 Seats front 16 adjustments 17 centre armrest 18 heating 18 rear pockets 18 tilting the back rest 17 Seats rea...

Страница 282: ...ns 246 Trip computer 72 Trip meter reset 51 Tyres correct reading 249 FIX GO kit for quick tyre repairing 191 inflating pressure 248 snow chains 186 types of tyres and rims 248 winter 185 Use of non toxic material 174 Useful accessories 187 VDC system 136 Vehicle data plate 243 244 Vehicle dimensions 252 Vehicle identification 243 Vehicle inactivity 186 using again 187 Vehicle maintenance 221 Volu...

Страница 283: ... level and topping up 231 Windscreen washer checking fluid level and topping up 231 intelligent washing function 45 operation 44 spray jets 239 Windscreen wiper blade replacement 239 intelligent washing function 45 operation 44 rain sensor 45 spray jets 239 Winter snow chains 186 winter tyres 185 ...

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Страница 285: ... most important international circuits It guarantees maximum protection at high temperatures SELENIA RACING assicura inoltre I maximum use of power output I constant pressure within lubrication system in all kinds of application I optimum viscosity at the highest of temperatures Can be used in aspirated turbocharged or multivalve petrol engines of any capacity For further information on Selenia pr...

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Страница 289: ...6 24V 3 2 V6 24V Selespeed Oil sump and filter litres 5 90 5 90 Unchainable tyres Size certified and admitted only for YOKOHAMA IMPORTANT Chainable tyres see paragraph Snow chains in section Correct use of the car Increase the specified pressure by 0 3 bar if the tyre is warm With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be 0 3 bar compared with the specified rating Recheck pressure value with c...

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