oil Alfa Romeo 147 2005 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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To insert the metal insert in the key grip,
keep the button (F) pressed and turn the
insert in the direction shown by the arrow
until hearing the click as it locks into place.
Then release the button (F).
To unlock the doors by remote control,
press button (B), the doors unlock and the
direction indicators flash twice. To lock the
doors by remote control, press button (C),
the doors lock and the direction indicators
flash once. Pressing button (B) the doors
are released, if within the next 60 seconds
a door or the tailgate are not opened, the
system automatically locks everything
again.
On cars fitted with electronic alarm system,
pressing button (B) turns it off, pressing but-
ton (C) turns it on while the transmitter
sends the code to the receiver. This code
(rolling code) varies at each transmission.
IMPORTANTIf when pressing button
(B,CorD) the control is rejected or is not
performed, the battery should be replaced
by a new one 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 volumetric protection and the tailgate
control sensor, the system (with the excep-
tion of versions for certain markets) “beeps”
twice. The metal insert (A) of the key operates:
– the ignition switch
– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the pas-
senger's door lock
– the passenger’s side Air bag deactivat-
ing switch
– the fuel cap lock.
When pressing the button
(F), take care to prevent
the metal insert from causing harm
or damage when it comes out. The
button (F) should only be pressed
when the key is away from the
body, in particular from the eyes,
and from objects that can be spoilt
(clothes for instance). Make sure
the key can never be touched by
others, especially children, who
may inadvertently press the but-
ton (F).
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Folding(fig. 31)
– In the event of need (for example when
the mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirror moving it from
position (A) to position (B).Defrosting/demisting(fig. 32)
The electric mirrors are fitted with heat-
ing coils which come into operation with
rearscreen heating pressing the button (A)
thereby defrosting and/or demisting the mir-
rors.
IMPORTANTThe function is timed and
automatically switched off after a few min-
utes.
fig. 31
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fig. 32
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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.
IMPORTANTAdjustment is possible on-
ly with the ignition key at MAR.
fig. 30
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When driving the mirrors
should always be in posi-
tion (A).
WARNING
As the driver’s wing mirror
is curved, it may slightly
alter the perception of distance.
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IMPORTANTIn the event of side crash,
you can obtain the best protection by the
system keeping a correct position on the
seat, thus allowing correct window bag un-
folding.
IMPORTANTThe front and/or side air
bags may be activated if the car is subjected
to heavy shocks or accidents that involve the
underbody area, such as for example violent
bumps against steps, pavements or fixed ob-
stacles on the ground, falling into big holes
or bumpy roads.IMPORTANTThe triggering of air bags
releases a small amount of powder. This pow-
der is not harmful and does not indicate a
start of fire; also the surfaces of the deployed
bag and the car interior may be covered with
dusty residue: this may irritate the skin and
eyes. In the event of exposure, wash with
neutral soap and water.
The airbag system has a validity of 14
years for the pyrotechnic charge and 10
years for the coil contact (see the plate lo-
cated on the front left door near the lock).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services for
replacement as these dates approach.
IMPORTANTIf 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 Services.
If the car is to be demolished, Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services should be contacted be-
forehand to have the system deactivated.
If the car changes ownership, the new
owner must be informed of the instructions
for use and of the above warnings and be
given this “Owner’s Manual“.
IMPORTANTThe triggering of the pre-
tensioners, front air bags and side bags is
decided by the electronic control unit in a
differentiated manner depending on the type
of crash. The failure to trigger one or more
of them does not necessarily indicate a sys-
tem malfunction.
Never rest head, arms and
elbows on the door, on the
windows and in the window bag
area to prevent possible injuries
during the inflation phase.
WARNING
Never lean head, arms and
elbows out of the window.
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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
¬
AIR BAG FAILURE
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds The warning light stays on glowing steadily if there is an operating failure in the
Air bag system.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
If the message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display when travelling, stop the engine immediately and con-
tact 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 Romeo Authorized Services
to have the system checked immediately.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬warning light (warning light off) is also indicat-
ed by the flashing for more than the normal 4 seconds of the pas-
senger’s front air bag deactivated warning light.
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CONTROLS(fig. 77)
1- Inside temperature set display (driver’s
side)
2- Inside temperature adjustment knob
(driver’s side)
3- Fan speed set and system off display
(
OFF)
4- Knob for adjusting the fan speed and
switching the system off
5- Inside temperature set display (pas-
senger’s side)
6- Inside temperature adjustment knob
(passenger’s side)
7- Maximum defrosting/demisting
on/off button for windscreen and front side
windows, rearscreen heating and wing mir-
ror coils (
MAX-DEFfunction-)
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 sensor12- Button for aligning the temperature
set on the passenger’s side with that on the
driver’s side MONO
13- Button for selecting the system au-
tomatic mode
AUTO
14- Climate control compressor on/off
enable button
√
fig. 77
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QUICK FRONT WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
BUTTON
(-MAX-DEFfunction)(fig. 89)
Pressing button (7)
-the climate con-
trol automatically activates timed operation
of all the functions needed to quicken
demisting/defrosting of the windscreen and
front side windows, i.e.:
- it turns on the climate control compres-
sor;
- switches off inside air re-circulation, if on
(both leds off);
- sets the maximum air temperature (HI)
on both displays (1) and (5);
- operates the fan at a predefined speed;
- directs the flow of air towards the wind-
screen and front side window vents;
- turns on rearscreen heating and, if pre-
sent, the wing mirror coils.
When the maximum 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)
vgo off.IMPORTANTIf 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 the maximum demisting/defrost-
ing function is on, the only manual opera-
tions possible are manual adjustment of the
fan and switching rearscreen heating off.Pressing one of the following buttons
again: (7)
-, (8)v, (12)MONO,
(13)
AUTOor (14)√the system switch-
es off the maximum demisting/defrosting
function, restoring the operating conditions
of the system prior to turning it on, in ad-
dition to activating the last function required,
if any.
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fig. 89

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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

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OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 126)
Tailgate is released electrically and this can
be performed only when the ignition key
is in positionMARwith car at a standstill
or in STOPorPARKposition for 3 min-
utes without unlocking/locking one of the
doors.
To unlock the tailgate, press button (A)
on the centre console panel.
Tailgate raising is facilitated by the gas
shock springs.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 127)
The tailgate can be opened by remote con-
trol from outside pressing the button (A),
also when the electronic alarm is engaged.
Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by
a double flash of the direction indicators;
closing is accompanied by a single flash.
If an electronic alarm is fitted, 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 the manufac-
turer. The arbitrary addition of
items (such as spoilers, etc.) may
compromise the correct operation
and safety of the actual tailgate.
fig. 127
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The tailgate can be opened:
from the outside of the car - by a
remote control impulse;
from the inside of the door - by de-
pressing the button (A-fig. 126).
IMPORTANTThe non perfect hatchback
closure is shown by the
´symbol being
turned on as the same time as the dedicat-
ed message on the re-configurable multi-
function display.
fig. 126
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VDC SYSTEM
(Vehicle Dynamics Control)
The VDC is an electronic system that con-
trols vehicle stability, intervening on the dri-
ving torque and braking the wheels in a dif-
ferentiated manner, in the lack of grip, it
helps to bring the car back to the correct
direction.
When travelling the car is subjected to lat-
eral and longitudinal forces which can be
controlled by the driver as long as the tyres
offer adequate roadholding; when this falls
below the minimum level, the car begins
to divert from the course required by the dri-
ver.
Especially when travelling on an uneven
surface (such as paving, or due to the pres-
ence of water, ice or soil), changes in speed
(acceleration or braking) and/or course
(bends or the need to avoid obstacles) may
cause the tyres to lose grip.
When the sensors detect the conditions
that would lead to skidding, the VDC system
intervenes on the engine and on the brakes
producing a stabilising torque.
HOW THE VDC
SYSTEM WORKS
The VDC system is engaged automatical-
ly when the car is started and cannot be
switched off.
The basic components of the VDC system
are:
– an electronic control unit that process-
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 with the data supplied
by the sensors installed on the car calculates
the centrifugal forces generated when the
car is cornering. The yawing sensor, which
originates from the aeronautical industry, de-
tects the rotations of the car around its own
vertical axis. The centrifugal forces gener-
ated when the car is cornering are detect-
ed by a highly sensitive lateral acceleration
sensor. The VDC system helps the driver to keep
the car under control in the event of a loss
of tyre grip.
The forced induced by the VDC system to
control the loss of vehicle stability always
depend on the grip between the tyre and
the road surface.
The performance of the
system, in terms of active
safety should not induce the driver
to take pointless and unnecessary
risks. The style of driving must in
any case always be adapted to the
conditions of the road surface, vis-
ibility and traffic. The responsibil-
ity for road safety is always and
in any case the driver’s.
WARNING