light Alfa Romeo 8C 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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AINSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTROLS TO THE LEFT
OF THE STEERING WHEEL
Rear fog lights
Press button
B to turn on the rear fog lights. The
lights work only when the low beams are on.
The symbol on the button illuminates when the
lights are on.
CAUTION
Do not use the rear fog lights
in normal visibility conditions to avoid
dazzling vehicles behind.
Menu
Press button
E to access the Setup page (see
page 48).
Trip
Press button F to access the Trip pages
(see page 58).
+/-
Pressing the buttons
C and
D you can scroll and
set the functions in the Setup menu (see
page 58).CENTRAL DASHBOARD
CONTROLS
Power window controls
A - Front left-hand window opening/closing.B - Front right-hand window opening/closing.
Door locking and unlocking
Button
C controls door locking and unlocking.
E
F
C
D

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G
FE
D
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PARK OFF
This function disables the automatic activation
of the electric parking brake (EPB) (see page
137). The EPB is deactivated/reactivated by
pressing button
D.
Rear window opening
Press button
E to open the rear window.
It can only be opened when the vehicle is
stationary.
The button is disabled after the doors have been
locked.CENTRE CONSOLE
CONTROLS
Hazard warning lights
Press button
A to turn on the hazard lights. These
lights will operate with the ignition key in any
position. Press the button again to turn them off.
When these lights are on, the direction
indicators, the relevant warning lights on the
instrument panel and the button are flashing.
WARNING: When the hazard warning lights
are activated, the direction indicators control is
disabled.
Low grip
This mode should be used on particularly
slippery road surfaces (e.g., rain, snow, ice). To
activate/deactivate this mode, press button
B.
When this function is active, the letter “W
illuminates on the display ”.
VDC system
The VDC system is automatically activated when
starting the engine.
The system can be turned on or off while driving
by pressing button
C, the following messages will
appear: “ASR/VDC deactivated” and “ASR/VDC
activated”. To prevent accidental deactivation,
you must press the button for about 1 second to
deactivate the VDC system.
When the system is deactivated, the amber
warning light
on the instrument panel
illuminates.

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ABINTERNAL
EQUIPMENT FRONT DOME LIGHT
The dome light includes a central light and one
reading lights. The central light, which turns on
automatically when one of the doors is opened
and turns off following the door closing (timed
switching off) may be turned on manually by
pressing button
A.
The reading light is turned on and off with the
button
B.REAR DOME LIGHT
The rear dome lights
C which turns on
automatically when one of the doors is opened
and turns off following the door closing (timed
switching off), may be turned on/off manually
by pressing the transparent button at point
D.SUN VISORS
They can only be tilted forward.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
ASHTRAY AND
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
They are found on the centre console, under a
cover. Open the cover
F by lifting it.
Press the button
G fully down to operate the
cigarette lighter. After about 20 seconds this
returns automatically to the initial position and is
ready for use.
Remove the tray in order to clean the ashtray.
WARNING: Always check to ensure that the
cigarette lighter has been turned off.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter reaches
high temperatures. Handle it carefully
and do not allow children to use it: risk
of fire and burns!GLOVE COMPARTMENT
It is positioned in the lower part of the dashboard
on the passenger side and can be opened by
pressing the OPEN button
H for at least half a
second; it will be opened when the button is
released.
The compartment is lit by a courtesy light when
it is opened.
CAUTION
To ensure passenger safety,
the compartment must always remain
closed while driving.
If the button controlled opening is faulty, the
compartment can be opened by pulling the
emergency cable behind the compartment itself.WARNING: Do not place objects weighing over
10 kg in the glove compartment.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Doors ................................................................................................................................. 78
Power windows .................................................................................................................. 80Engine compartment lid
......................................................................................................... 81
Rear window ....................................................................................................................... 82
Fuel tank door .................................................................................................................... 83
Keys .................................................................................................................................. 84
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................................... 87
Electronic alarm system ........................................................................................................88
Front seats ......................................................................................................................... 92
Rear-view mirrors ................................................................................................................. 93
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................... 94
External lights and direction indicators ..................................................................................... 95
Windscreen washer/wipers and headlight washer .................................................................... 99
Air conditioning and heating system ...................................................................................... 102
Car stereo system .............................................................................................................. 108
Bose HI-FI system (optional) ............................................................................................... 109

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
There is a button on the front central dashboard
that activates door locking and unlocking:D - door locking/unlocking.
OPEN DOOR WARNING
LIGHTS
If the doors and the engine/luggage
compartment lids are not closed properly, this is
signalled by the illumination of relative symbols
on the instrument panel display, accompanied by
the messages “Door open” or “Doors open”.DOOR LOCK ECU
INITIALISATION
Every time the battery is reconnected or a
fuse replaced, you must perform the system
initialisation procedure to ensure proper system
operation. To perform this procedure, lock and
then unlock the doors using the door remote
control.DOOR COURTESY LIGHT
Each door has a courtesy light
E fitted on the
lower part of the door panel to light up the area
where you get into and out of the vehicle.
We suggest that you move the seat fully back
before getting out of the vehicle, which also
makes it easier to get back in.

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POWER
WINDOWS Activation is only possible with the ignition key in
the MAR position.
The power window controls are positioned on the
centre console.A - Front left-hand window opening/closingB - Front right-hand window opening/closing.
Lower the power window with the key turned
to MAR to activate automatic operation: the
window will stop when it reaches the end of its
travel (or when the button is pressed again).
A brief pressure causes a small movement of the window, which stops when the button is
released.
When the window is raised, automatic operation
is active only for the left-hand window.
WARNING: If the window is operated with the
door open, when it reaches the upper limit it
will go down for a short distance so as not to
interfere with the weather strip when the door
is closed.
CAUTION
When the door is opened, the
window is slightly lowered and then
closes automatically after the door is
closed: take the greatest care to avoid
passengers (especially children) being
near the windows when opening/
closing the doors.CAUTION
Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous. Check
that passengers are away from the
side windows before shutting them.
Always remove the ignition key when
you get out of the vehicle, in order to
avoid that accidental activation of the
power windows may be dangerous for
passengers remaining in the vehicle.
CAUTION
Leaving children in a parked
vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous: the temperature inside
the vehicle can reach very high levels,
causing fainting and serious injuries.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
EMERGENCY OPENING
If necessary, the rear window can be opened by
pulling the cable
C positioned underneath the
luggage shelf behind the seats.The cap is linked to the filler neck with a strap, to
prevent it from being lost while refuelling.
The fuel tank door must be re-closed manually.
Before closing the fuel tank door, check that the
fuel filler cap is fully tightened.
CAUTION
Do not bring open flames or lit
cigarettes close to the tank filler neck:
risk of fire!
Also avoid putting your face close to the filler so
as not to inhale noxious fumes.
FUEL TANK DOOR The fuel tank door is found on the right-hand rear
side of the vehicle. To open the door, press on it
as shown in the figure.
It may only be opened after deactivating the
central door locking.
The cap’s hermetic seal may result in a slight
pressure increase in the tank. Any hissing noise
whilst the cap is being released is therefore
completely normal.
When refuelling, the cap must remain attached
to the door by means of the hook provided
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OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is removed from
position STOP the protection system activates
the engine immobilizer.
Upon starting the engine, when the key is turned
to MAR:
1) If the code is recognised, the CODE

warning light on the instrument panel turns
off in one second, while the EOBD
warning light turns off after about four
seconds, after the ECU has completed its
diagnostic cycle. The protection system has
recognised the key code and deactivates the
engine immobilizer. With the brake pedal
depressed, pushing the START button, the
engine starts.
2) If the CODE warning light remains on
and the EOBD warning light goes off
after four seconds (ECU diagnostics) and
illuminates again immediately afterwards,
the code has not been recognised and the
message “Electronic key not recognised”
is displayed. In this case, it is advisable to
turn the key back to position STOP and
then back to MAR; If the immobilizer stays
on, try with the other keys. If you are still FUEL TANK DOOR
EMERGENCY OPENING
If necessary, the fuel tank door can be opened
by pulling the cable
B housed in the luggage
compartment, in the beauty case compartment
KEYSTHE ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
In order to enhance protection against thefts,
the vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine
immobilizer system (Alfa Romeo CODE), which
is automatically activated when the ignition key
is removed.
Each starter key contains an electronic device
which transmits a code signal to the Alfa Romeo
CODE control unit, and engine ignition is enabled
only if the key code is recognised by the system.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle.
The key is used to:
- start the engine
- activate the central door locking system
- deactivate/activate the passenger airbag
(on vehicles equipped with manual
deactivation system)
- open the rear window
- activate/deactivate the alarm system

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unable to restart the engine, you will have
to perform the emergency start procedure
and contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network.
While driving, with the ignition key in position
MAR:
1) If the CODE
warning light illuminates, it
means that the system is performing a self-
diagnostic cycle. At the fi rst stop you can
test the system: stop the engine by turning
the ignition key to position STOP and then
back to MAR: the CODE warning light
will illuminate and should turn off in one
second. If the warning light remains on,
repeat the procedure described previously
leaving the key at STOP for more than 30
seconds. If the problem persists, please
contact an Authorised Service Centre of
the Manufacturer’s Network.
2) If the CODE warning light fl ashes, it
means that the vehicle is not protected by
the immobilizer device. Immediately contact
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network to have all the
keys stored in the system memory.
WARNING: Strong impacts can damage the
electronic components in the key.
WARNING: Each key supplied has its own
specific code, which must be stored in the
memory of the system control unit.DUPLICATING KEYS
When ordering additional keys, remember
that the storage procedure (up to maximum
of 7 keys) must be carried out on all the keys,
including those already in your possession.
Directly contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network bringing with
you all the keys in your possession, the Alfa
Romeo CODE system CODE CARD, the electronic
alarm system CODE CARD, a personal ID and the
identification and registration documents proving
ownership of the vehicle. The codes of any keys
that are not available when the new storage
procedure is carried out will be deleted from the
memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys from
being used to start the vehicle.EMERGENCY STARTING
If the Alfa Romeo CODE fails to deactivate the
engine immobilizer, the CODE
warning light
will illuminate permanently, accompanied by
the message: “Electronic key not recognised”,
while the EOBD warning light will go off
after four seconds to turn on again immediately
afterwards: the engine will not start. The
engine can only be started with the emergency
procedure.
WARNING: It is recommended to read the whole
procedure through carefully before carrying it
out. If you make a mistake, you should turn the
ignition key to STOP and repeat the operations
from step 1.