Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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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
Engine oil temperature gauge .... 24
Engine starting ......................... 138
Environment protection ............. 114
EOBD system ........................... 104
External lights .......................... 65
Fix&Go automatic (device) ....... 176
Flashing the headlights ............. 65
Fluid level checks ..................... 214
Fluids and lubricants ................. 251
Follow me home (device) ......... 66
Front air bags .......................... 128
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 191
– control ............................... 75
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 188
– control ............................... 67
Front headlights (washed) ......... 232
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 253
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 77
– fuel gauge ......................... 22Fuel cut-off and power
supply switches ...................... 77
Fuel feed ................................ 240
Fuel filler cap ........................... 113
Fuses (replacement) ................. 194
Gearbox (use) ........................ 144
Glove compartment .................. 81
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 192
Handbrake .............................. 143
Hazard lights ........................... 67
Head restraints ......................... 44
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 71
– fluid level ........................... 219
Headlights
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 97
– headlight adjustment abroad .. 98
– headlight aiming device ....... 97
– front fog light adjustment ..... 98
Hill Holder system . ................... 102 Dashboard buttons ................... 67
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) ..... 114
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 222
Dimensions ............................. 247
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 186
– control ............................... 65
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 186-187-188
– control ............................... 65
Doors ..................................... 86
Electronic key . ......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 238
– marking ............................. 237
– technical data ..................... 239
Engine compartment (washed) .. 233
Entine coolant
temperature gauge ................. 23
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 217
– level check ......................... 216
– specifications ...................... 251

Number plate light ................... 190
Oddments compartments .. 80-83
Paint ...................................... 231
Parking . .................................. 143
Parking lights
– control ............................... 67
Parking sensors ........................ 106
Performance ............................ 248
Power supply and fuel
cut-off switches ...................... 77
Power windows ....................... 88
Pretensioners ........................... 118
Protecting the environment ........ 114
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 193
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 176
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 255Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 105
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 ................... 97
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
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ................... 105
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 ............................ 103
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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

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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
Sun curtains ............................ 83
Sun visors ............................... 83
Suspensions ............................ 241
Symbols ................................. 9
Technical Specifications...... 235
Third brake light ....................... 190
Top speeds .............................. 248
Towing the car ......................... 206
Towing trailers
– installing the tow hook ........ 148
T.P.M.S. system ........................ 109
Transmission ............................ 240
Trip computer ........................... 37
Turbocharger pressure gauge ...... 24
Tyres
– changing ........................... 171
– inflation pressures ............... 245
– snow tyres ......................... 150
– standard tyres .................... 244
– understanding tyre marking .. 242VDC system ............................ 100
Warning lights
and messages................... 153
Weights .................................. 249
Wheel geometry ...................... 246
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking ... 243
Wheels
– changing ........................... 171
– technical data ..................... 242
Wheels and tyres ..................... 226
Windows (cleaning) ......... 68-232
Windscreen washer
– control ............................... 68
– fluid level ........................... 219
Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................... 228
– control ............................... 68
– nozzle ............................... 229 Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices ......................... 115
S.B.R. system .......................... 117
Seat belts ............................... 116
Seats
– cleaning ............................ 233
– electrically adjustable
front seats ......................... 42
– manually adjustable
front seats ......................... 41
– with electric warming .......... 43
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ....... 186-188
– control ............................... 65
Side air bags ........................... 132
Ski tunnel ............................... 81
Smart washing ........................ 69
Snow chains ............................ 151
Sound system .......................... 104
Steering .................................. 241
Steering lock ........................... 21
Steering wheel (adjustment) ..... 45

DASHBOARD
A0F0188mfig. 1
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-
gineSTART/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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A0F0082mfig. 2
A.Speedometer (speed indicator)
B.Warning lights - C.Rev counter -
D.Multifunction display
mcWarning lights on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter end
scale value is at 6000 rpm.
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Alfa Romeo has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment
through the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view
to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligations im-
posed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Alfa Romeo offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle*
at the end of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring ex-
penses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that the vehi-
cle still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to our customers
by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your nearest autho-
rised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Alfa Romeo web site or call
the toll free number 00800 2532 0000.
*
Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t

ENGINE OIL CHANGE (litres)
REFUELLING (litres)
QUALITYASSISTENZA TECNICA - INGEGNERIA ASSISTENZIALE
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
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SERVICE
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 2.4 JTDM
Engine oil circuit 5.4 6.4
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h
2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM- 3.2 JTS
Fuel tank capacity 70
Reserve 10
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 (R.O.N.).
For cars with diesel engine, only use diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590).
Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2 Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
average load bar
full load bar