sensor Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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This cycle is performed only once when
the outside temperature read is lower
than or equal to 3°C and it can be re-
peated only when outside temperature
exceeds 6 °C and then falls down to 3
°C or below.
IMPORTANTIn the event of outside
temperature sensor failure, the display
will show dashes instead of the value.PRE-HEATINGGLOW
PLUGS (diesel
versions - amber)
PRE-HEATING GLOW
PLUGS FAILURE
(diesel versions -
amber)
Pre-heating glow plugs
Fitting the key into the ignition device
the warning light turns on and it will turn
off when glow plugs reach the preset
temperature. Start the engine immedi-
ately after warning light switching off.
IMPORTANTWith mild or hot ambi-
ent temperature, warning light stays on
for very short time.
m
Electronic key not recognized
The message + symbol on the display in-
dicate that the electronic key being used
for start-up is not enabled.
POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches
or falls below 3°C, the display will show
a warning message, symbol
√, and a
buzzer will sound to warn the driver of
the possible presence of ice on the road.
On certain versions, once the above
warning indication cycle is over or when
pressing briefly the button MENU:
– the displayed message goes off and
previously active screen is displayed
again;
– temperature indication stops flashing;
– symbol
√stays displayed at the bot-
tom right of the screen (until outside
temperature is lower than or equal to
6°C).

LIGHT SENSOR
FAILURE
(where provided)
(amber)
The display will show message + sym-
bol to indicate a failure at the light sen-
sor.
PARKING SENSOR
FAILURE
(where provided)
(amber)
The display will show message + sym-
bol to indicate a failure at parking sen-
sors.
RAIN SENSOR
FAILURE
(where provided)
(amber)
The display will show message + sym-
bol to indicate a failure at the rain sen-
sor.
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1
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t
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved down-
wards or, together with the right indi-
cator, when the hazard light button is
pressed.
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved upwards
or, together with the left indicator, when
the hazard light button is pressed.
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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Water in diesel fuel filter sensor/flow meter F35 7.5 48
Brake light switch/central console control panel F35 7.5 48
Cruise Control F35 7.5 48
AQS sensor F35 7.5 48
Disponible F36 – 48
Instrument panel branch point F37 10 48
Front headlight control unit/Power to control unit
for gas-discharge headights (Bixenon) (where provided) F37 10 48
Boot locking/unlocking gearmotor F38 15 48
EOBD system diagnostic socket F39 10 48
T.P.M.S. control unit F39 10 48
Mobile phone presetting F39 10 48
Alarm system control unit (where provided) F39 10 48
Climate control system F39 10 48
Heated rear window F40 30 48
Windscreen washer/rear window washer nozzle demister F41 7.5 48
Heated mirror demister F41 7.5 48
Brake branch point power (ABS/VDC) –
Steering angle branch point – Yawing sensor F42 7.5 48
Windscreen wiper/washer F43 30 48

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Front cigar lighter on central console F44 10 48
Powered sun curtain control unit F46 20 48
Radionavigation system F49 7.5 48
Rain sensor control unit F49 7.5 48
Steering wheel branch point F49 7.5 48
Control buttons panel F49 7.5 48
Parking sensor branch point F49 7.5 48
Central console control lights F49 7.5 48
Front seat controls light F49 7.5 48
Windscreen services F49 7.5 48
Mobile phone presetting F49 7.5 48
START/STOP button F49 7.5 48
Air Bag system F50 7.5 48
Tyer pressure monitoring system control unit F51 7.5 48
Sound system presetting F51 7.5 48
Rear window washer/wiper F52 15 48
Instrument panel branch point F53 10 48
Sound system amplifier with DSP F54 30 54
HI-FI audio amplifier F54 30 54
Front left seat movement control F56 25 54

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– replacing ............................ 224
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............. 225
Bodywork (cleaning) ................ 230
Bonnet ................................... 96
Boot ....................................... 91
– light replacement ................ 192
Brakes .................................... 241
Brake lights ............................. 188
Bulb (replacement) .................. 182
– general instructions ............. 182
– types of bulbs ..................... 183
Capacities ...................... 111-250
Car inactivity ............................ 152
Car maintenance................. 209
– periodical checks ................. 213
– service Schedule ................. 211
– scheduled service ................ 210
– use of the car under heavy
conditions . ......................... 213
Carrying children safely ............. 121– child restraint systems ......... 124
– passenger’s seat compliance . 124
– presetting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix”
child restraint system ........... 126
Ceiling lights ............................ 75
Checking fluid levels ................. 214
Cigar lighter ............................. 82
Climate control system .............. 49
– automatic two-zone ............. 54
– manual .............................. 51
CO
2emissions ......................... 254
CODE card ............................... 11
Containing running costs ........... 145
Controls .................................. 77
Correct use of the car........ 137
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement ................ 191
Cruise Control .......................... 72
Dashboard .............................. 8
Dashboard and controls.... 6 ABS system ............................ 100
Accessories purchased
by the owner ......................... 107
Additional heater ...................... 64
Air/pollen filter . ....................... 222
Air vents ................................. 50
Alarm ..................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 9
Armrest
– central ............................... 80
– rear .................................. 81
Ashtray ................................... 82
ASR system ............................. 104
At the filling station .......... 111-250
Automatic headlight sensor ........ 66
Automatic two zone
climate control system ............ 54
Battery
– checking the charge ............ 223
– jump starting ...................... 170
– recharging .......................... 204
I I I I
N N N N
D D D D
E E E E
X X X X

Number plate light ................... 190
Oddments compartments .. 80-83
Paint ...................................... 231
Parking . .................................. 143
Parking lights
– control ............................... 67
Parking sensors ........................ 108
Performance ............................ 248
Power supply and fuel
cut-off switches ...................... 77
Power windows ....................... 88
Pretensioners ........................... 118
Protecting the environment ........ 113
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 193
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 176
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 255Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 107
Rain sensor ............................. 69
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 188
– control ............................... 67
Rearview mirrors ...................... 46
Rear window washer
– control ............................... 71
– fluid level ........................... 219
Rear window wiper
– blades ............................... 228
– control ............................... 71
– nozzle ............................... 229
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 26
Rev counter ............................. 22
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 188
Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 243
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 98
Rubber hoses ........................... 228 Identification data .................... 236
If an exterior light burns out ....... 185
If an interior light burns out ....... 191
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................. 169
Inactivity of the car ................... 152
Instrument panel ...................... 8
Instruments ............................. 22
Interior fittings ......................... 80
Interiors .................................. 233
Isofix universal (child's seat) ..... 126
Jacking the car ........................ 205
Labels
– identification data ............... 236
– bodywork paint .................. 237
Level checks ............................ 214
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 185
– control ............................... 65
Manual climate control system ... 51
MSR system ............................ 105
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