Alfa Romeo 8C 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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Brightness adjustment
This function allows you to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel to 8 levels.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights the level previously set.
- press button + o – to adjust;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.Speed limit
This function allows you to set the vehicle
speed limit (km/h or mph). When this limit is
exceeded, you are warned with an acoustic and
visual warning and a message appears on the
display (see the section “Warning lights and
messages”).
To set the speed limit proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
OFF is displayed ;
- Press the + button: the message ON; is
displayed briefl y press the MENU button
then press the buttons +/– to set the
desired speed (the value fl ashes during
setting).
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.
WARNING: The value can be set between
30 and 250 km/h (or 20 and 150 mph)
depending on the unit of measure previously
set (see the chapter “Unit of measure” below).
When the +/– button is pressed once, the speed
is increased/decreased by 5 units. Holding the
+/– button down, the value automatically
increases/decreases continuously until you
release the button. When you are close to the
desired value, release the button and then press
it briefly a few times until you reach the desired
value.To cancel the setting:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
ON is displayed;
- press button –: the message OFF is
displayed;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.

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Adjusting the sensing range of the twilight
sensor (Automatic low-beam)
This function allows you to adjust the sensing
range of the twilight sensor to 3 levels.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights the sensing range level previously
set
- press button + o – to adjust;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.Trip B reset mode (Reset TRIP B)
This function allows you to select Trip B reset
mode (automatic or manual).
For further information see the chapter “TRIP
button”.Clock adjustment (Clock)
This function allows you to adjust the clock.
To adjust the time proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights the “hours”
- press button + o – to adjust;
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights the “minutes”
- press button + o – to adjust;
WARNING: When the button is pressed once
+/– the value increases/decreases by 1
unit. Holding the +/– button down, the value
automatically increases/decreases continuously
until you release the button. When you are close
to the desired value, release the button and then
press it briefly a few times until you reach the
desired value.- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.

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Clock mode (12/24 mode)
This function allows you to set the time display
mode in 12h or 24h format.
To set the clock proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights 12h or 24h (depending on the
format previously set);
- press button + o – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.Date adjustment (Date)
This function allows you to adjust the date (year
- month - day).
To adjust the date proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the “year”
fl ashes on the display
- press button + o – to adjust;
- briefl y press the MENU button: the
“month” fl ashes on the display
- press button + o – to adjust;
- briefl y press the MENU button: the “day”
fl ashes on the display
- press button + o – to adjust;
WARNING: When the button is pressed once
+/– the value increases/decreases by 1 unit.
Holding the +/– button down +/–the value
automatically increases/decreases continuously
until you release the button. When you are close
to the desired value, release the button and then
press it briefly a few times until you reach the
desired value. - press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.

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Rear window unlocking independent of the
doors opening (Ind. luggage compartment)
This function allows you to unlock the rear
window independently of the doors.
When this function is enabled, the rear window
can be unlocked by pressing the button
on
the electronic key (see section 4 in the chapter
“Rear window” ).
To make rear window unlocking independent of
(ON) or dependent on door unlocking (OFF),
proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
ON or OFF is displayed (depending on the
mode previously set);
- Press the + or – button to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.Driver’s door unlocking (Unlock. driver’s
door)
This function allows you to unlock only the
driver’s door by pressing the button
on the
electronic key.
When this function is active (ON) the other
doors can still be unlocked by pressing the door
unlocking button on the centre console.
To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) this function,
proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
ON or OFF is displayed (depending on the
mode previously set);
- press button + o – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.Automatic central door locking when the
vehicle is moving (Door locking)
When activated (ON), this function allows the
doors to lock automatically when a speed of 20
km/h is exceeded.
To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) this function,
proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
ON or OFF is displayed (depending on the
mode previously set);
- press button + o – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.
The LED on the button
will illuminate to
indicate that this function has been activated.

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WARNING:If the vehicle is tested on the roller
test bench without any operator on board, check
in the vehicle Setup menu that the automatic
door locking function is disabled or that a
window is open, or that there is a second key
available outside the vehicle.
Unit of Measure (Unit of Measure)
This function allows you to set the unit of
measure for the mileage (km or mi), fuel
consumption (l/100 km, km/l or mpg) and
temperature (°C or °F).
DistanceTo set the desired unit of measure, proceed as
follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights “km” or “mi” (depending on
what was previously set);
- press button + or – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.
Fuel consumption If the unit of measure for the mileage is set to
“km” (see previous chapter), you can set the
unit of measure for fuel consumption (l/100
km, km/l or mpg).
If the unit of measure for the mileage is set to
“mi” (see previous chapter), the display will
show the fuel consumption in “mpg”.
In this case, the “Fuel consumption Unit of
Measure” option in the Setup menu can be
selected but is fixed on the indication in “mpg”.
To set the desired unit of measure, proceed as
follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the
display highlights “km/l” or “l/100 km”
(depending on the unit was previously set);
- press button + o – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.

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TemperatureThis function allows you to set the unit of
measure for the temperature (°C or °F).
To set the desired unit of measure, proceed as
follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights °C or °F (depending on the unit
was previously set);
- press button + o – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.Language selection (Language)
You can select one of the following languages
for the messages shown on the display: Italian,
English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Dutch and Brazilian.
To set the desired language, proceed as follows:
- press the MENU button briefl y, the display
highlights the “language” previously set;
- press button + o – to select;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.Failure/warning buzzer volume (Beep Vol.)
This function allows adjusting (to 8 levels) the
volume of the buzzer that sounds together with
display of the failure/warning.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
- press the MENU button briefl y, the display
highlights the volume “level” previously set;
- press button + o – to adjust;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.

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Scheduled maintenance (Service)
This function allows you to view when service is
due according to the mileage done.
To view this information, proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
shows when service is due in kilometres
or miles depending on the unit that was
previously set (see the chapter “Unit of
measure”);
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.
WARNING: According to the Scheduled
Maintenance Plan, the vehicle must be
serviced every 10,000 km (or 6,000 mi). This
information is automatically displayed when the
electronic key is inserted in the ignition block,
starting from 2,000 km (or 1,200 mi) following
the service due date. The information will be
displayed in kilometres or miles depending on
the unit of measure set. When approaching the
scheduled maintenance (“Service”) due date,
inserting the electronic key in the ignition block,
a message will appear on the display followed
by the kilometres/miles left until the service due
date. Contact an Authorised Service Centre of
the Manufacturer’s Network where the staff
will perform the service operations according to
the Scheduled Maintenance or Annual Inspection
Plan and reset the mileage counter (Reset).
Buzzer reactivation for SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) signalling (Seat belt beep)(where
provided)
This function is displayed only after the system
has been deactivated by an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
Automatic activation of the Day Running
Lights (where provided)
If this function is active, when the low-beams go
off, the DRLs come on, and vice versa, when the
low-beams come on the DRLs go off.
Exit menu
Select this item to return to the standard screen
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TRIP COMPUTER
General
When the electronic key is inserted in the ignition
block, the “Trip computer” allows you to view
the vehicle mileage features. This function
comprises the “Trip A” function which monitors
total mileage, and the “Trip B” function which
monitors trip mileage; the latter function is
“contained” in the total mileage function.
Both functions can be reset (reset when setting
off on a new trip).
Trip A and B allow you to view the following
values:
- Fuel range
- Distance travelled
- Average fuel consumption
- Instantaneous fuel consumption
- Average speed
- Travel timeValues displayed
Fuel rangeIt indicates the distance you can still travel with
the fuel left in the tank, assuming you continue
travelling at the same speed.
A specific message will be shown on the display
“----“ when the following events occur:
- when the fuel range is less than 50 km (or
30 mi)
- if the vehicle is stopped with the engine
running for more than 3 minutes.
Distance travelledIt indicates the distance travelled from the
beginning of a new trip.
Every time the battery is connected and at the
beginning of each new trip (reset) the display
indicates the value “0.0”.WARNING: If there is no information, all the
Trip Computer indicators will show “-” instead of
the value. When correct operation is resumed,
the counter resumes regular operation as well,
without resetting the values displayed prior to
the malfunction nor restarting the count from
zero as for a new trip.Average fuel consumptionThis is the average fuel consumption from the
beginning of a new trip.

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Instantaneous fuel consumptionThis is the actual fuel consumption which is
constantly updated. If the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running, the display will show the
information “----“.Average speedThis is the average vehicle speed in relation
to the total time that has elapsed from the
beginning of a new trip.Travel timeThis is the time that has elapsed from the
beginning of a new trip (trip time) New tripA new trip begins after:
- the user has manually reset the indicator by
holding down the button TRIP;
- an “automatic” reset when the “distance
travelled” reaches 9999.9 km (or mi),
when the “travelling time” reaches 99.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes) or after
disconnection and reconnection of the
battery.
This function is active only for TRIP B.TRIP BUTTON
The TRIP button, located on the button panel
to the left of the steering wheel, allows you
to access the Trip A and Trip B functions when
the key is turned to MAR To scroll the values
displayed for each function, use the buttons “+”
and “-”.
The TRIP button also allows you to reset the Trip
A and Trip B functions when setting off on a new
trip:
- button pressed brie y: to display the
various values;
- button pressed at length: to reset when
setting off on a new trip.To go from one item to the next of the Trip
Computer briefly press buttons“+” and “-”
Each page of the Trip Computer displays two
items for the current trip (Trip A or Trip B) at the
same time. These items are displayed at the top
and bottom of the display, respectively.
The same item cannot be viewed at the top and
bottom of the display at the same time on the
same page.