warning light Alfa Romeo 147 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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LIGHT FAILURE
The message + symbol are shown by 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.

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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The warning light turns on together with the message on the display and the sounding of a buzzer
when the car speed exceeds the speed limit set previously (see “Reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play” chapter).
K
FUEL RESERVE
The warning light on the dial turns 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 given in
the Scheduled Maintenance Programme (every 20,000 km) and it is shown again at timed inter-
vals, turning the ignition key to MARevery 200 km.

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LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (INTERMITTENT)
The warning light on the dial turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved down
wards or, together with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
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RIGHT-HAND 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.
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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 instrument panel turns on when the constant speed adjustment ring nut
(Cruise Control) is turned to the ON position.Ü

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MAIN BEAMS
The warning light on the dial turns on when the main beams are turned on or when the “Follow
me home” device is turned on (see corresponding 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 on the road.

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO
BUTTON
(fig. 88)
Pressing the (13)
AUTObutton the sys-
tem automatically adjusts the amount and
distribution of the air admitted to the pas-
senger compartment, cancelling all the pre-
vious manual adjustments.
This condition is indicated by the lighting
up of both leds on the button itself.
When the right led, on button (13)
AU-
TO, is off, this means that one or more man-
ual operations have been carried out and
therefore automatic control is not complete
(except temperature control which is always
automatic) indicated by the left led on, or
that the system is in the
OFFcondition.
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fig. 88
The inside air re-circulation
system makes 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 the windows. In
this case press the inside air re-cir-
culation button (8)
v, to switch
off re-circulation (leds on button
off) and if necessary increase the
flow of air to the windscreen.
WARNING
It is advisable to turn on
the inside air re-circulation
system in queues or tunnels to
avoid admitting polluted air from
outside. The prolonged use of this
function should however be avoid-
ed, especially with several persons
on board, to avoid the possibility of
the windows misting inside.
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CONTROLS
TAILGATE OPENING (fig. 91)
Electric tailgate release is only allowed with
the ignition key in the ignition switch at
MARvehicle stationary, at STOPor
PARKfor 3 minutes without opening/clos-
ing a door. To release the tailgate, press but-
ton (A) on the centre console panel.
FOG LIGHTS (fig. 91)
These are turned on pressing button (B)
on the centre console panel, when the out-
er lights are already on, at the same time
the led on the button itself turns on.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe fog
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.
IMPORTANTThe front foglights should
be used in compliance with local traffic laws.
fig. 91
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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.
When the hazard warning lights are
switched on, the switch itself begins to flash
together with the direction indicators and
the direction indicator warning lights on the
instrument cluster. This function is switched
off by pressing the button again.
Use the hazard warning
lights in compliance with
local regulations.
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If no leaks are found the vehicle can be
restarted. Press button (A) to activate the
fuel supply system again.
fig. 92
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REAR FOG GUARDS (fig. 91)
These are turned on, with the dipped beam
headlights or fog lights on, pressing button
(D) on the centre console panel, at the
same time the warning light on the button
itself turns on.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe fog
guards are automatically turned off and they
do not come on the next time the engine
is started unless button (D) is pressed. To
turn them off press button (D).
IMPORTANTAlways use the rear fog
guards in compliance 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 MARglowing
steadily with a yellow light.
– with the ignition key at STOPflash-
ing with a red light (deterrence condition).
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
(fig. 92)
This is an automatic safety switch, to be
found on the floor next to the driver’s door
pillar, which is triggered in the event of a
crash of a certain magnitude to interrupt the
flow of fuel.
The cutting in of the inertial switch is shown
on the display of the instrument cluster.If a smell of fuel is noted
following an accident, or
the fuel system is leaking, to avoid
the risk of fire do not reset the
switch.
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