technical specifications Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted both
axially and in height.
Release the lever A-fig. 31pushing it
downwards, then adjust the steering
wheel as required. To lock the steering
wheel, push lever Aupwards.
It is absolutely forbid-
den to carry out what-
ever after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect
performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and al-
so result in non-compliance of
the car with homologation re-
quirements.
WARNING
A0F0136mfig. 31
Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only with
the car stationary and the en-
gine turned off.
WARNING

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(for versions/markets,
where provided)
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirrors by press-
ing button C-fig. 34.
To bring the mirrors back to driving po-
sition press again button C-fig. 34.
When doors are locked, door mirrors will
fold; mirrors will be brought automati-
cally to driving position when refitting
the ignition key. To adjust the mirror move the switch B
in the four directions shown by the ar-
rows.
IMPORTANTAfter adjusting the mir-
ror, turn selector Ato0to prevent ac-
cidental movements.
Manual mirror folding
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirror moving it
from position A-fig. 35 to position B.
A0F0135mfig. 32
REARVIEW
MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash.
Using lever A-fig. 32the mirror can
be adjusted to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Door mirror can only be adjusted and
folded when the electronic key is fitted
into the ignition device.
Adjusting the mirror
Use device A-fig. 34to select the re-
quired mirror:
❒turn selector Ato1: to select the
left mirror;
❒turn selector Ato2: to select the
right mirror.
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OF THE CARThis function can be activat-
ed/deactivated by keeping the folding
button pressed for over 2 seconds. A
buzzer will sound when activa-
tion/deactivation is set.
A0F0081mfig. 35
As the driver’s door mir-
ror is curved, it may
slightly alter the per-
ception of distance.
When driving the mir-
rors shall always be in
open position.
WARNING
Storing the “parking”
position of the door mirror
on the passenger side
On versions equipped with powered
seats, to improve visibility during park-
ing manoeuvres when engaging the re-
verse gear, the driver can adjust/move
(and store) the passenger door mirror
to a position different from that used
during normal running. To store the required mirror position pro-
ceed as follows:
❒engage reverse with car stopped and
ignition key fitted into ignition de-
vice;
❒turn selector A-fig. 34 to2(to se-
lect the passenger door mirror);
❒adjust the passenger door mirror as
required to obtain best position for
parking manoeuvres;
❒keep one of the buttons C-fig. 27
pressed for 3 seconds at least (see
paragraph “Seats” in this section).
Together with the passenger door mir-
ror “parking” position, also the driver
seat and door mirror positions will be
stored. The sound of a buzzer confirms
that the mirror position has been stored.

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Recallig the passenger door
mirror “parking”
Proceed as follows: fit the electronic key
into the ignition device; engage reverse;
turn selectorA-fig. 34to2(to select
the passenger door mirror).
The mirror will set automatically to the
previously stored position.
If no parking position has been stored,
when engaging reverse the passenger
door mirror will slightly lower to aid the
driver during parking.
The mirror will automatically return to
its original position 10 seconds after dis-
engaging reverse, when the car speed
exceeds 10 km/h in forward gear or
when turning selector A-fig. 34to0.Automatic door mirror
realignment
Each time the ignition key is fitted into
the ignition device, door mirrors return
automatically to the last position
reached and/or recalled at last key re-
moval.
This enables mirror alignment if when
leaving the car parked one of the door
mirrors has been moved manually
and/or accidentally.Defrosting/demisting
The electric mirrors are fitted with heating
coils which come into operation when turn-
ing on the heated rear window (by press-
ing button
().
IMPORTANTThis function is timed
and is deactivated after a few minutes.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
1Upper vent - 2Adjustable and swivel central vents - 3Adjustable and swivel side vents -4Lower vents for rear seats -
5Lower vents for front seats - 6Windscreen and front windows demisting/defrosting vents.
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CENTRAL AND
SIDE VENTS fig. 37-38
These vents are located on the dash-
board. Each vent Afeatures a wheel B
to adjust air flow and a device Cto di-
rect it horizontally or vertically.
O= Completely closed
I= Completely open
A0F0014mfig. 37A0F0057mfig. 39
UPPER VENT fig. 39
The vent has an opening/closing con-
trol.
O= Completely closed
I= Completely open
WINDSCREEN AND FRONT
SIDE WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
VENTS
These vents are located at the ends A-
fig. 40and on the front part Bof the
dashboard.
A0F0012mfig. 38
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AIR DISTRIBUTION
SELECTION
O: air flow to driver’s/passenger’s
body;
M: air flow to driver’s/passenger’s
body and lower part of the passenger
compartment;
N: air flow towards the front and rear
lower part of the passenger compart-
ment;
Q: air flow towards the lower part of
the passenger compartment and wind-
screen;
ü: air flow towards the windscreen
MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 41
A- Air temperature knob (mixing warm
and cold air);
B- Air distribution knob;
C- Fan speed knob;
D- Heated rear window and door mir-
ror defrosting on/off button;
E- Windscreen, front side windows and
door mirror max. demisting/defrosting
on/off button;
F- Air recirculation on/off button;
G- Compressor on/off button.
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QUICK WINDSCREEN
AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
To turn this function on press button -
: the button leds -,√and(will turn
on. To turn this function off press again
button
-the button led will turn off.
After demisting/defrosting, turn this
function off to keep perfect comfort con-
ditions.
Window demisting
Climate control system
√is very use-
ful to speed up window demisting and
it is therefore to be turned on in the
event of considerable moisture. In any
case it is recommended to perform the
following preventive demisting proce-
dure:
❒turn air recirculation off (if on);
❒turn knob Cto second speed;
❒turn knob BtoQ.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
To turn this function on press button (
the button led will turn on. To turn this
function off press again button .
On certain versions, turning this function
on will also activate windscreen de-
frosting in the windscreen wiper area.
This function is timed and switches off
automatically after few minutes, or by
pressing again the button or by turning
the engine off. It will not be switched
on automatically when restarting the en-
gine.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the heated rear window
over the heating filaments to avoid dam-
age that might cause it to stop work-
ing properly.
WARMING THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob Ato the required tem-
perature;
❒turn knob Cto the required speed;
❒turn knob Bto the required distrib-
ution:
N: to warm the feet of front and rear
passengers;
M: to warm the feet and keep the face
cool (bilevel function);
Q: to warm the feet and at the same
time demist the windscreen;
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CLIMATE CONTROL
(fast cooling)
IMPORTANTThe compressor √can
be enabled only if the ventilation is en-
abled.
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob Acompletely leftwards;
❒turn knob Cto top speed;
❒turn knob BtoO;
❒press buttons √andv(buttons
leds on).
How to keep the required
cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒turn air recirculation off (if on).
❒turn knob Ato the required tem-
perature;
❒turn the knurled ring Cto the re-
quired fan speed.
LOOKING AFTER
THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate control
system
√must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
RECIRCULATION
To turn this function on press button
v: the button led will turn on.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a
traffic jam, tunnel, etc.) However, it is
better not to use it for long periods, es-
pecially if there are several people in the
car to prevent window misting up.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consid-
erably increase the possibility of the win-
dows misting inside.
IMPORTANTThe inside air recircula-
tion system makes it possible to reach
the required (“heating” or “cooling”)
conditions faster.
After connecting/discon-
necting the battery,
wait for 3 minutes at
least before fitting the elec-
tronic key into the ignition de-
vice in order to allow the cli-
mate control system control unit
to reset the positions of the
electric actuators that adjust air
temperature and distribution.

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OF THE CARTo guarantee perfect
and regular sensor op-
eration do not apply
stickers in the “monitoring”
area between sensor and wind-
screen. Keep windscreen and
sensor clean and avoid to accu-
mulate dust or other sub-
stances.
AUTOMATIC
TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The car is fitted with a two-zone climate
control system which makes it possible
to separately adjust the air temperature
in the two passenger’s compartment ar-
eas to reach the required comfort.
To obtain top control of both zones, the
system is fitted with outside temperature
sensor, passenger’s compartment tem-
perature sensor and bilateral sun radia-
tion sensor.
The climate control system automatically
controls and adjusts the following pa-
rameters and functions:
❒air temperature at driver/passengers
vents;
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution at driver/passenger
vents;
❒compressor activation;
❒air recirculation.
The following parameters and functions
can be set or changed manually:
❒required temperature;
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution on seven levels;
❒compressor on/off;
❒window demisting/defrosting;
❒air recirculation.
The system is fitted with AQS (Air Qual-
ity System) sensor (where provided),
that turns on air recirculation automati-
cally when it detects the presence of out-
side polluted air (for example in queues
and tunnels).
Where provided, the system is integrat-
ed with an anti-misting sensor A-fig. 42
set behind the driving mirror, capable of
“monitoring” a preset internal area of the
windscreen and of intervening automat-
ically to prevent or to reduce window mist-
ing up, through a proper strategy. This
sensor can be deactivated through any
manual system control when the strate-
gy is operating. The sensor is enabled at
each start-up and in any case when the
user presses one of the AUTO buttons.
A0F0091mfig. 42