service Alfa Romeo 147 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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SERVICE
With the SERVICE function it is possible to
receive information connected with correct
vehicle maintenance. To consult this func-
tion, proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screen
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.
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Warning
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WARNING LIGHTS
IMPORTANTThe presence of warning lights depends on the type of equipment with which the car is fitted.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID AND/OR HANDBRAKE ON
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 turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the mini-
mum level, due to a possible leak in the circuit and when the handbrake is engaged.
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HIGH ENGINE COOLANT FLUID TEMPERATURE
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 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 go off within the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
If the xwarning light turns on when travelling check that the hand-
brake is not engaged. If the warning light stays on together with the
message + symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display with the hand-
brake off, stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
WARNING

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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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on display
INCOMPLETE DOOR CLOSING
The message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when one or both
doors 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.
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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.

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BRAKE PAD WEAR
The message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when the front brake
pads are worn; in this case have them changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANTAs 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 tand the message appear on the display, contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible to have the fault eli-
minated.
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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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ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
If with the engine running, the message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction
display, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services immediately.
If with the engine running, the message + symbol are shown on the 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 fuel or leaks from the
supply system are noted,do not re-engage the switch to avoid the
risk of fire.
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INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light on the dial lights up, 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 system is inefficient. In this case the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential offered by the ABS system. Caution is advisable, particularly
in all cases of less than perfect grip. It is therefore necessary to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices as soon as possible.
Inefficient EBD electronic braking distributor
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+The car is fitted with electronic braking distributor (EBD). The turning
on at the same time of the xand>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 turning on only of the >warning light on the dial together with
the message + symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display, with
the engine running normally indicates a failure of the ABS system only. In this
case the braking system maintains its effectiveness, without however the an-
tilock function. In these conditions, the effectiveness of the EBD may also be re-
duced, In this case too, you are recommended to contact the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service immediately, driving in such a way as to avoid sharp brak-
ing, to have the system checked.
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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG DEACTIVATED
With the passenger’s front Air bag engaged, turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light
turns on, but should go off after 4 seconds.
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VDC SYSTEM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light on the dial turns on and it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds.
If the warning light does not go 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 Findicates also warning light ¬failure. This is
indicated by intermittent flashing, over 4 seconds, of warning light
F. In this event, warning light ¬could be not up to indicate restraint
system failures, if any. Stop the car and ontact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices to have the system checked
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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.
A0A0214m
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