reset Alfa Romeo 156 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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CONTROL BUTTONS
(fig. 88-89)
To make use of the information that the Infocenter display (with the key in the MAR position) is able to provide, you should first get fa-
miliar with the relevant control buttons (placed on the central console aside the climate control/ventilation controls and on top of the left
lever for the Trip computer function) and use them in accordance with the descriptions below. It is also recommended that you read over this
chapter before performing any operation.
fig. 88fig. 89
ã
SET button
A single press for less than 2 seconds (pulse), shown by
ä
in the following
screens, to scroll the different Trip computer information screens
A single press for more than 2 seconds, shown by
å
in the following screens,
to reset the Trip computer information (reset) and initiate a new mission INFO,
â
, ã
buttons
Depending on the cases: to scroll the menu screens and their respective options
upwards or to increase the displayed value
Depending on the cases: to scroll the menu screens and their respective options
downwards or to decrease the displayed value A single press for less than 2 seconds (pulse), shown by
ç
in the following
screens, to confirm the desired option and/or switch to the next screen or ac-
cess the menu
A single press for more than 2 seconds, shown by
é
in the following screens,
to confirm the desired option and return to the previous screen
A0A0013m
A0A0014m

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The Programmed Maintenance Schedule includes car maintenance every 20,000 km
(or 12,000 miles) or one year; this is shown automatically, with the ignition key at
MAR
,
starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 miles) or 30 day from this deadline and it is shown again
every 200 km (or 124 miles) or 3 days. When a programmed maintenance interval
(“coupon”) is near to come, turning the ignition key to
MAR
, will display the message
SCHEDULED SERVICE WITHIN followed by the number of kilometers, days or miles to go before
vehicle maintenance. The PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE message is displayed in km,
mi or days, according to the approaching service interval. At the very moment the value
of 0 km, 0 miles or 0 days is reached, the display will show, every time the ignition key
is turned to
MAR
, the message SCHEDULED SERVICE EXPIRED, followed by the number
of kilometers, miles or days. In this case, to reset this visual information contact
Authorised Alfa Romeo Services.
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The Programmed Maintenance Schedule includes vehicle maintenance
every 20,000 km (or 12,000 miles) or one year; this is shown
automatically, with the ignition key at
MAR
, starting from 2,000
km (or 1,240 miles) or 30 day from this deadline and it is shown
again every 200 km (or 124 miles) or 3 days. When a programmed maintenance interval
(“coupon”) is near to come, turning the ignition key to
MAR
, will display the message
SCHEDULED SERVICE WITHIN followed by the number of kilometers, days or miles to go
before vehicle maintenance. The PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE message is displayed in km,
mi or days, according to the approaching service interval. At the very moment the value of 0
km, 0 miles or 0 days is reached, the display will show, every time the ignition key is turned
to
MAR
, the message SCHEDULED SERVICE EXPIRED, followed by the number of
kilometers, miles or days. In this case, to reset this visual information contact Authorized Alfa
Romeo Services.
WARNINGProducts shown in the SERVICE screen and to be used for scheduled maintenance could be subject to modifications. Refer to
paragraph “Fluids and lubricants” in section “Technical specifications”.

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DEFAULT VALUE RESET (DEFAULT VALUES)The following function:
– If ON restores: Speed limit, Trip B, Light rheostat, Language, Temperature unit, km/mi unit, Consumption unit, Buzzer, Winter tyres, Contrast,
with the following values Speed limit = 120 km/h, Trip B ON, Light rheostat ON = 4, Light rheostat OFF = 1, Language = Italian, Temperature
unit =
°C, Distance unit = km, Consumption unit = l/100 km, Buzzer = 2, Winter tyres OFF (value set at 160 km/h), contrast value = 3
– If OFF, the above parameter values can be set manuallyMenu screen
Return to menu screenReturn to previously
set screen, e.g.
â
ã
â
ãSee INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO MENU SCREEN
çé
çé

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GENERAL TRIP - TRIP BThe TRIP COMPUTER function gives information relating to the operating status of the vehicle on the Infocenter display. This function comprises
the GENERAL TRIP concerning the complete mission of the car and TRIP B concerning the partial car mission. This function (as shown in the
graph below) is contained within the complete mission. Both functions are resettable.
The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures relating to
RANGE
, TRAVEL DISTANCE
, AVERAGE CONSUMPTION
, ACTUAL CONSUMPTION
, AVERAGE VELOCITY
, TRAVELTIME
(com-
plete mission time).
The TRIP B (with automatic reset each time at least 2 hours have passed since stopping the engine), displays information concerning TRAVEL
DISTANCE B
, AVERAGE CONSUMPTION B
, AVERAGE SPEED B
, TRAVEL TIME B
(partial mission time).
Start of journey procedure (reset)
To start a new journey monitored by the GENERAL TRIP, with the ignition key at MAR, press the button
ã
with
å
(see “Control buttons”).
The reset operation (pressing the
å
button) in the presence of the screens concerning the GENERAL TRIP also makes it possible to reset
TRIP B. The reset operation (pressing the å
button) in the presence of only the screens concerning TRIP B makes it possible to reset only the
information associated with this function.
WARNINGThe
RANGE
and
ACTUAL CONSUMPTION
information cannot be reset.
Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
˙
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 missionReset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
GENERAL TRIP
Reset GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
˙
Reset GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
˙

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WARNINGAt the beginning of a new mission, due to battery reconnection, the average consumption value is initialised to the “average
predefined standard consumption” equal to 9 l/100 km(for 1.6 T.SPARK, 1.8 T.SPARK, 2.0 JTS and 2.0 JTS Selespeed versions),
12 l/100 km(for 2.5 V6 24V and 2.5 V6 24V Q-System versions) and 6.5 l/100 km(diesel versions only).
The TRIP COMPUTER information is displayed in sequence according to the table below.
Reset GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B, excluding
Range and Actual Consumption
(see next paragraph
RESET GENERAL TRIP
)ä
ä
ää
äå
ä
å
ä
åå å
See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
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next page
Previously set screen;
e.g.

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TRIP
BON?
WARNING
Pressing the
â
button returns
automatically to the standard screen
ä ä
å å å
å ää
Reset TRIP B
(see next paragraph
RESET TRIP B
)
å
Return to previously
set screen, e.g.:
YES
NO
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After resetting TRIP by pressing the button with
å
mode, the display will show the following functions:
Reset GENERAL TRIPå
= Reset GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B
(excluding Range and Actual Consumption)
å
= Reset TRIP B
Reset TRIP B

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RANGE= This shows the distance (in km or miles) the car can still cover before needing fuel if keeping the same driving conditions. The
display will show “- - - -“ after the following events:
A)range values lower than 50 km (approx. 31 miles) (after the reduced range warning message),
B)Parking with running engine or car speed lower than 4 km/h for over 5 minutes.
TRAVEL DISTANCE= This shows the distance traveled by the car from the start of the new mission (*).
AVERAGE CONSUMPTION= This shows the average actual consumption in l/km or in l/100 km depending on the unit selected.
ACTUAL CONSUMPTION= This shows the consumption of the car updated every 5 sec. approx. If parking with running engine or in
case of speed values lower than 4 km/h the display will show “- - - -“. Actual consumption calculation algorithm, according to the above pro-
cedure, restarts as soon as the car speed will be equal to or higher than 4 km/h.
AVERAGE VELOCITY= This shows the average speed of the car as a function of the overall travel time elapsed from the start of the
new mission (*).
TRAVELTIME= time elapsed from the start of the new mission (*).
(*) NEW MISSION: this takes place when performing the “manual” reset by pressing the dedicated button.
WARNINGGENERAL TRIP is reset automatically when the Distance Traveled is equal to 9999,9 km (or mi), when Travel Time is 99:59
(99 hours and 59 minutes) or after reconnecting the battery.
WARNINGIf no information is available, all the TRIP COMPUTER parameters display the message “****” instead of a value, together
with the typical description of each parameter. When the normal operation condition is resumed, the count of the various parameters starts
again normally, with no reset of the values displayed prior to the failure, nor the start of a new mission.

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Inspect the care carefully to make sure that
there are no fuel leaks, for instance in the
engine compartment, under the vehicle or
near the tank area.
If no leaks are found and the vehicle can
be restarted again, press button (A) to ac-
tivate the fuel supply system.
After a collision, remember to turn the ig-
nition key to STOP so as not to run the bat-
tery down.
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
(fig. 119)
This is an automatic safety switch which is
triggered in the event of crash to interrupt
the flow of fuel.
The intervention of the inertial switch is in-
dicated by a message + symbol on the In-
focenter display (see “Infocenter Display”
in this chapter) and by the door unlocking.
fig. 119
A0B0574m
fig. 120
A0B0044m
OPENING THE FUEL FLAP(fig. 120)
The fuel flap is released from inside the car
raising the front part of the lever (A).
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.
WARNING