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

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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
FUEL FEED/IGNITION
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Direct injection Multijet direct injection, variable geometry
turbosupercharger and intercooler
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
IMPORTANTIn the event of difficult disengagement, due to significant difference of grip between front and rear axle, do
not insist with heavy accelerations: it is actually more effective an attempt of disengagement at medium slow engine rpm,
with pauses of a few seconds if several attempts are necessary.
2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front drive3.2 JTS
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Four-wheel drive

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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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX

DASHBOARD
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1.Adjustable and swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3.Passenger’s air bag -
4.Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pres-
sure gauge (diesel versions) - 5.Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 6.Upper central vent - 7.External lights control lever -
8.Driver’s air bag and horn - 9.Instrument panel - 10.Windscreen wiper control lever - 11.Front side window demist-
ing/defrosting vents - 12.Adjustable swivel side air vents - 13.Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp
aiming device - 14.Dashboard fusebox lid - 15. Bonnet opening lever - 16.Sound system controls on the steering wheel
(where provided) - 17.Driver’s knees air bag - 18.Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 19.Ignition device - 20.En-
gine START/STOPbutton - 21.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 22.Sound system (where provided) -
23. Glove box - 24.Passenger’s knees air bag (where provided)
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION