roof Alfa Romeo 8C 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

00 800 2532 8200Alfa8Care
INTRODUCTION
5
SERVICE
The information contained in this manual is
limited to those instructions and indications
that are strictly required for the use and good
preservation of the vehicle.
The Owner will certainly obtain greater
satisfaction and the best results from the vehicle
by following these instructions carefully.
We also advise you to have all the maintenance
services and inspections carried out by
the Authorised Service Centres of the
Manufacturer’s Network, where you will fi nd
specialised staff and suitable equipment.
Contact the dedicated Alfa8Care Customer
Number for the location of the Authorised
Service Centres of the Manufacturer’s
Network.“Q-SELECT”
The vehicle may come equipped with a
mechanical gearbox system with dry double-
plate clutch, controlled by an electro-hydraulic
system by means of the paddles on the steering
wheel.
Although the system can be used in “automatic”
mode, “Q-select” should not be considered as an
automatic gearbox. Therefore, for correct use,
carefully follow the instructions in the relative
section of this manual.AUDIO AND IT SYSTEMS
The vehicle is equipped with the following
systems:
- Becker car stereo and CD player with
Bluetooth voice controls and MP3 reader.
- Bose HI-FI system with 8 high-performance
speakers (optional).
- iPod connection (optional).
- 3D pictogram navigation system with route
display (optional).
TOWING THE VEHICLE
The vehicle has not been designed, developed
and homologated to be used as a towing vehicle
for other means (e.g. trailers, caravans, etc.)
and nothing can be loaded on the roof; fi tting
structures such as bars or roof-racks may damage
the vehicle.

23
2
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
CAUTION
If the passenger airbag
system is active, do not sit a child in a
rearward-facing child seat on the front
vehicle seat. The airbag activation in
the event of a collision may cause fatal
injury to the child, regardless of the
collision severity. CAUTION
SERIOUS DANGER
If you need to carry a child in a
rearward-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat, you must deactivate
the front passenger airbag using
the key switch. Make sure that the
airbag has been deactivated, checking
that the LED on the roof above the
words “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
is permanently illuminated (see the
chapter “Passenger airbag manual
deactivation switch”). In addition,
move the passenger seat as far back
as possible in order to prevent the child
seat from touching the dashboard.
GROUPS 0 AND 0+
Children weighing up to 13 kg must be
transported in a rearward-facing booster baby
seat, which provides head support and thereby
avoids neck strain in the case of sudden
decelerations.
The rocker is secured by the vehicle seat belts as
shown in the figure, and must restrain the child
with its own safety harness.

25
2
A
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
GROUP 3
Children weighing between 22 and 36 kg have
a chest circumference such that the extra seat
cushion is not necessary. The illustration shows
how the child should be positioned on the rear
seat.
Children taller than 1.50 m can use the seat
belts like adults.
CAUTION
Figures are purely illustrative.
Secure the child seat according to the
instructions provided with the product.
Below are the main safety rules to follow
when transporting children:
- When deactivating the front passenger
airbag, always check that the LED
A on the
roof panel above the words “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF” illuminates permanently.
- strictly follow the instructions provided
with the child seat. Keep the instructions
in the vehicle together with the documents
and this manual. Only use the child seat
specifi cally designed for this vehicle,
included in the Alfa Romeo accessory line
and available at the Authorised Service
Centres of the Manufacturer’s Network.
- always pull on the seat belt to check that it
has locked in place;- all restraint systems must be used by a
single passenger only; never carry two
children in the same seat;
- always check that the seat belts are not
resting against the child’s neck;
- do not allow the child to sit improperly or
unfasten the seat belt /child seat safety
harness while travelling;
- do not carry children in your arms, even
new born children. Nobody would be able to
hold onto a child in the event of a collision;
- in the event of an accident, replace the
child seat with a new one.

30
2
A
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG
MANUAL DEACTIVATION
SWITCH
If you have to carry a child on the front
passenger seat, always deactivate the airbag on
the passenger’s side before installing a rearward-
facing child seat. The device may be deactivated
by operating (with the ignition key) the relative
key switch located on the right-hand side of the
dashboard. The switch is accessible with open
door only.
Vehicles manufactured for the US, Canadian,
Japanese and Australian markets are not
equipped with this device.The key switch has two positions:
1) passenger’s airbag on: (
ON position)
led
A off; carrying children on the front
passenger seat on rearward facing child
seats is strictly prohibited.
2) passenger’s airbag off: (
OFF position)
led
A on; children may travel in the
front passenger seat if they are suitably
protected by specific rearward-facing
restraint systems.
The LED A on the roof remains permanently on
until the passenger airbag is reactivated.
With open door the key can be fitted in or
removed in both positions.
CAUTION
When the passenger side airbag
is deactivated, because a person
considered by the laws in force to be at
risk is travelling and must therefore be
protected by an additional restraining
system, the passenger will not have
the additional protection of the airbag
in the event of a collision.
WARNING: Only deactivate the airbag when
a person at risk is being carried, and always
reactivate it at the end of the journey.
WARNING: The airbag system has a service
life of 14 years. When this expiry date is
approaching, contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.

31
2
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
CAUTION
All the inspections, repair and
replacement operations on the airbags
must be performed by an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.
WARNING: To scrap the vehicle, please
contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network to have the system
deactivated.
WARNING: If the vehicle is sold, the new owners
must be provided with the above described
instructions for use and warnings, and they must
also be provided with the “Owner’s Manual”.
GENERAL WARNINGS
CAUTION
When the ignition key is turned
to the MAR position, the warning
light illuminates, but it must turn
off after approx. 5 seconds. If the
warning light does not illuminate, if it
remains lit or illuminates while driving,
immediately contact an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.
CAUTION
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the LED on the roof
panel above the words “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF” (with front passenger
airbag deactivation switch set to
ON) illuminates for about 4 seconds,
then flashes for 4 seconds to remind
you that the passenger airbag will be
activated in the event of a collision,
and then goes off.
CAUTION
In the event of a collision
with consequent airbag deployment,
contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network for
replacement of the entire safety
system, electronic control unit, seat
belts, pretensioners, and to have the
vehicle electrical system checked.

44
3
A
B
C
D
F
C
D
E
B
A
AB
Controls on inside roofA) Anti-lift alarm system deactivation buttonB) Alarm system motion sensor deactivation
buttonC) Radio/Radio Navigator voice control
microphoneD) Passenger’s airbag deactivation warning
light. Ref. 21 Controls to the left of the steering
wheel
A) Headlight switchB) External rear-view mirror controlsC) TRIP button, see page 58D) MENU button, see page 47E) Instrument panel brightness control button
(up)F) Instrument panel brightness control button
(down)Controls on front roof panel
A) Central light switchB) RH side light switch

71
3
A
B
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
SPORT mode
Use button
D to select SPORT mode, which is
a sport setting for the Q-Select gearbox and
traction control.
Please note that selecting SPORT mode will
reduce driving comfort during gearshifting.
When this function is active, the letter “S
illuminates on the display”.
“Automatic gearshift” mode (AUTO)
Button
E activates/deactivates automatic
operation of the Q-Select gearbox.
When this mode is activated, the gear displayed
is replaced with the letter “D” and gearshifting
will be automatic.Reverse
Button
F engages reverse gear.
START button
Press button
G, with the key turned to MAR and
the brake pedal depressed, to start the engine.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
Pull up the lever EPB
H to engage/disengage
the electric parking brake.ROOF PANEL BUTTONS
Anti-lift alarm system deactivation
Press button
A to deactivate the anti-lift alarm.
When this function is deactivated, the LED on the
button flashes for 3 seconds and then turns off.
Deactivating the alarm system motion sensors
Press button B to deactivate the alarm
system motion sensors. When this function is
deactivated, the LED on the button flashes for 3
seconds and then turns off.

74
3
POCKET-CHANGE
COMPARTMENTS
Two pocket-change compartments are found on
the centre console.
They are lined with scratchproof and anti-slip
rubber.

81
4
A
B
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
WARNING: Before disconnecting the battery,
lower the side windows by at least 4-5 cm
to avoid damaging the weather strips when
opening and closing the doors. When the battery
is connected and fully charged, this operation
is done automatically whenever the doors are
opened or closed. The windows must remain
open until the charged battery is reconnected.
If the battery has discharged with the windows
fully closed, open the door only if necessary and
with the greatest care; do not close it again until
it the windows can be lowered.
WARNING: Before activating the alarm system,
check that all the windows and the sunroof are
closed to prevent accidental activation of the
alarm system.
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT LID

To unlock the engine compartment lid, pull the
lever
A found in the lower, left-hand side of the
dashboard.
Release the safety device by moving the lever
B
as shown in the figure.
Lift the engine compartment lid: this operation is
facilitated by two gas struts.
The engine compartment lid positions itself at the
maximum opening position and does not require
support stays.
CAUTION
To close the lid: lower it
to about 20 cm from the engine
compartment and let it drop: it will
close automatically.
In doing this, always be extremely
careful to prevent your hands from
being crushed.
CAUTION
Always check that the engine
compartment lid is properly shut so
that it cannot open while driving.

90
4
D
C
DEACTIVATING THE
MOTION SENSING
ALARM
The motion sensing alarm can be deactivated
also by pressing button
C on the roof panel.
When this function is deactivated, the LED on the
button flashes for 3 seconds and then turns off.DEACTIVATING THE
ANTI-LIFT ALARM
Press button
D to deactivate the anti-lift alarm.
When this function is deactivated, the LED on the
button flashes for 3 seconds and then turns off.ALARM MEMORY
If the warning light
appears on the display
when the vehicle is started, accompanied by
the message “Attempted theft” this means that
an intrusion has been attempted during your
absence.
The alarm system memory is reset when you
turn the ignition key.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
The electronic alarm system has been
homologated in all countries where a legislation
covering radio frequencies is applicable.
The homologation number can be found at the
end of this manual, before the table of contents.
For those markets that require the transmitter
and/or receiver marking, the homologation
number is found on the component.