stop start Alfa Romeo 147 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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

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– if the led continues flashing, but at dif-
ferent intervals than normal, this means that
different attempts to break in have occurred.
Through the number of flashes it is possi-
ble to identify the type of attempt:
1 flash:one or more doors
2 flashes:tailgate
3 flashes:bonnet
4 flashes:ultrasounds
5 flashes:abnormal vehicle lift-
ing/sloping (for ver-
sions/markets where ap-
plicable)
6 flashes:tampering with car starting
cables
7 flashes:tampering with battery ca-
bles or cutting emergency
key cables
8 flashes:connection line to sensors
and siren
9 flashes:at least three causes of
alarm.WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
When the system is on, the alarm comes
into action in the following cases:
– opening of one of the doors, bonnet or
tailgate;
– disconnection of the battery or section-
ing of electric cables;
– intrusion in the passenger compartment,
for example breakage of windows (volu-
metric protection);
– attempt to start the engine (key in
MARposition);
– abnormal car lifting/sloping (for ver-
sions/markets where applicable).
Depending on the markets, 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 the side windows and sun-
roof (if fitted) must be properly shut.
The function can be cut off (if, for exam-
ple, leaving animals in the car) carrying out
the following operations in rapid succession:
starting from the condition with the igni-
tion key at MAR, move the key to STOP,
then immediately back to MARand then
toSTOPagain, then remove the ignition
key.
The deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dash-
board lights up for about 2 seconds to con-
firm that the function has been cut off.
To restore volumetric protection, move and
keep the ignition key at MARfor over 30
seconds.
If, with the volumetric protection function
deactivated, an electric control controlled by
the ignition key at MARis required (e.g.
power windows) turn the key to MAR, op-
erate the control and move the key to
STOPin a maximum time of 30 seconds.
This way volumetric protection is not re-
stored.

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HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system complete-
ly (for instance during prolonged inactivity
of the vehicle) simply lock the car turning
the key in the lock.
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATION
In accordance with the law in force in each
country, on the subject of radio frequency,
we wish to point out that for the markets in
which the transmitter needs to be marked,
the certification number is given on the com-
ponent.
Depending on the versions/markets, the
code may also be given on the transmitter
and/or on the receiver.
IGNITION DEVICE
SWITCH(fig. 8)
The key can be turned 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.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the key in
this position when the engine is stopped.
–AV V: instable position for starting the
engine.IMPORTANTIf the engine fails to start
move the key back to STOPand repeat.
The ignition switch has a safety device
which prevents passage to AV Vwhen the
engine is running.
–PARK: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, sidelights switched on au-
tomatically.
IMPORTANTTo turn the key to the
PARKposition, button (A) on the switch
must be pressed first.
fig. 8
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POWER WINDOWS
The power windows are fitted with a safe-
ty system with crush-prevention seals. The
electronic control unit that operates the sys-
tem is capable of detecting the presence of
an obstacle during the window closing mo-
tion through the special seals. Should this
occur, the system stops the movement of
the window and reverses it immediately.
IMPORTANTIf the crush-prevention
function is operated for 3 times in 1 minute,
the system automatically sets to the recov-
ery mode (self-protection). To reset the cor-
rect system operating logic, use the control
button. The window will rise in predefined
steps until closing completely. The logic is
reset and if there are no faults, the window
winder automatically resumes normal op-
eration; if not, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services.
IMPORTANTWith the ignition key at
STOPor removed, the power windows re-
main activated for about 3 minutes and are
deactivated immediately the moment a door
is opened.
fig. 33
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fig. 34
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Passenger’s side (fig. 34)
The button (A) controls the passenger’s
side window.
IMPORTANTThe 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 continues au-
tomatically: the window stops at the re-
quired position by pushing once again in-
differently the upper or lower part of the but-
ton. Driver’s side (fig. 33)
The driver’s door panel contains the but-
tons that control the following windows,
with the ignition key at MAR:
A- left front window
B- right front window.
Press the button to lower the window. Pull
to raise it.
IMPORTANTThe driver’s power window
is fitted with the “continuous automatic op-
eration” device for both lowering and raising
the window. A brief press on the upper or
lower part of the button will cause it to move
and continue automatically: the window
stops in the required position by pressing ei-
ther the upper or lower part of the button
again.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE
SEAT BELTS
All the occupants of the car are obliged to
respect the local traffic laws regarding the
wearing of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before start-
ing.
fig. 39
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Never disassemble or tam-
per with the pretensioner
components. All interventions must
be carried out by qualified and au-
thorised personnel. Always contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING
To ensure the highest de-
gree of protection, you are
recommended to keep the seat
backrest in the straightest position
possible, and the belt adhering 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 not across the stomach
to eliminate the risk of sliding for-
wards (fig. 39). Do not use devices
(clips, stoppers, etc.) which keep
the belts away from the body.
WARNING
Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belts and pretensioner be
tampered with or removed. Any
operation should be carried out by
qualified and authorised personnel.
Always contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Service.
WARNING

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Rain sensor (fig. 61)
The rain sensor (A), fitted only on cer-
tain versions, is an electronic device com-
bined with the windscreen wiper which has
the purpose of automatically adjusting the
number of wipes during intermittent opera-
tion, to the intensity of the rain.
All the other functions controlled by the
right-hand lever remain unchanged.
The rain sensor is activated automatically
moving the right-hand lever to position (B-
fig. 59) and it has a range of adjustment
that gradually varies between wiper sta-
tionary (no wiping) when the windscreen is
dry, to wiper at first continuous speed (con-
tinuous, slow) with heavy rain.Turning the knurled ring (F-fig. 59) it
is possible to increase the sensitivity of the
rain sensor, obtaining a quicker change from
stationary when the windscreen is dry, to
first continuous speed (continuous, slow).
Operating the windscreen washer with the
rain sensor activated (lever at position B)
the normal washing cycle is performed at
the end of which the rain sensor resumes its
normal automatic function.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe rain
sensor is deactivated and the next time the
engine is started (MARposition) 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 stroke,
even if the windscreen is dry, to indicate that
reactivation has occurred.
The rain sensor is located behind the inner
rear-view mirror in contact with the wind-
screen and inside the area cleaned by the
wiper and it controls an electronic control
unit which in turn controls the wiper motor. “INTELLIGENT WASHING” FUNCTION”
Pulling the lever towards the steering
wheel (instable position) operates the wind-
screen washer.
Keeping the lever pulled, with only one
movement it is possible to operate the wash-
er jet and the wiper at the same time; in-
deed, the latter comes into action auto-
matically if the lever is pulled for more than
half a second.
The wiper stops working a few strokes af-
ter releasing the lever; a further “cleaning
stroke” after a few seconds completes the
wiping operation.
fig. 60
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fig. 61
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GENERAL TRIP - TRIP B
The TRIP COMPUTER function enables displaying on the re-configurable multifunction display the engine oil temperature and the sizes rele-
vant to the car operating conditions. This function comprises the GENERAL TRIP concerning the complete mission of the car and TRIP B con-
cerning the partial car mission. This function (as shown in the graph below) is contained within the complete mission. Both functions are re-
settable.
The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures relating to
ACTUAL CONSUMPTION,AVERAGE CONSUMPTION,RANGE,AVERAGE VELOCITY,TRAVEL TIME(driving time),
TRAVEL DISTANCE.
TRIP B (with automatic reset each time at least 2 hours have passed since stopping the engine), displays information concerning
AVERAGE CON-
SUMPTION B,AVERAGE VELOCITY B,TRAVEL TIME 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
Ubutton) in the presence of the screens concerning the GENERAL TRIP also makes it possible to reset
TRIP B. The reset operation (pressing the
Ubutton) in the presence of only the screens concerning TRIP B makes it possible to reset only the
information associated with this function.
IMPORTANTThe
RANGEandACTUAL CONSUMPTIONinformation cannot be reset.
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
Reset TRIP B
˙Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission˙
˙Reset TRIP B
˙˙
˙
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial missionEnd of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
Reset TRIP B
GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
Reset GENERAL TRIP
˙
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
Reset GENERAL TRIP
˙

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
U
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should
go off when the engine has started. The initial turning on indicates that the warning light is work-
ing properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on when travelling together with the message + symbol on
the reconfigurable multifunction display:
glowing steadily- means a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause high emis-
sions at the exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling and high consumption levels.
In these conditions it is possible to continue driving 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 is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of
the engine until the warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices as soon as possible.
If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the Uwarning light does not
turn on or if it turns on glowing steadily or flashing when travelling,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible.

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HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC
TWO-ZONECLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(fig. 77)
IMPORTANTThe knob rings do not
have a mechanical stopper therefore, once
the maximum or minimum value has been
reached, they are free to turn in both direc-
tions.
The system can be started in different
ways, but it is advisable to set the temper-
atures required on the displays, then press
the (13)
AUTObutton.
This way the system will start working
completely automatically to reach the tem-
peratures set as quickly as possible and then
maintain them.
During completely automatic system op-
eration, the temperatures set can be
changed at any time: the system will auto-
matically change its settings to adjust to the
new requirements.IMPORTANTTo be able to be accept-
ed by the system, the difference in tem-
perature between 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 the right led on the but-
ton (13)
AUTO.With one or more functions engaged man-
ually, the adjustment of the temperature of
the air admitted to the passenger compart-
ment continues to be controlled automati-
cally by the system (left led on button 13
AUTOon) except with the climate control
compressor off.
In fact, in this condition, the air admited
to the passenger compartment cannot have
a lower temperature than the outside air;
this condition is indicated by the turning off
of the two leds on button (13)
AUTOand
flashing on the display (1) and/or (5) re-
lated with the temperature rate that can-
not be obtained.

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WING MIRROR
AND REARSCREEN
DEFROSTING/DEMISTING
BUTTON
((fig. 90)
Pressing button (9)
(turns on demist-
ing/defrosting of the rearscreen and, if pre-
sent, the wing mirror coils.
The turning on of this function is shown by
the turning on of the led on the button.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after 20 minutes, or pressing the
button again; the function is also switched
off when the engine is stopped and will not
be switched on again the next time the en-
gine is started.
IMPORTANTThe system turns on
rearscreen heating automatically if the tem-
perature is below 3
°C.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the rearscreen over the heat-
ing filaments to avoid damage that might
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.
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The filter has the specific capability of com-
bining the mechanical filtering of the air with
an electrostatic effect so that the outside air
admitted to the passenger compartment is
purified and free of particles such as dust,
pollen, etc.
In addition to the above, it also effective-
ly reduces the concentration of pullutants.
The filtering action takes place under all
air inlet conditions and it is clearly most ef-
fective with the windows shut.The failure to replace the
filter may considerably re-
duce the effectiveness of
the climate control system up to
blocking the air flow from the out-
lets and vents.
fig. 90