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INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICESElectrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the
context of after-sales service must carry the following label: fig. 86
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. authorises the installation of transceiver
devices on condition that such installations are carried out in a
workmanlike fashion, following the manufacturer’s instructions, at a
specialised centre.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the car on the road if devices
have been installed which modify the features of the car. This may
also cause invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused by the
change either directly or indirectly related to it.
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused
by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended
by Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. and/or not installed in compliance
with the provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE
PHONESRadio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios,
amateur radio, etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless a separate
aerial is mounted externally.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the passenger
compartment (without separate aerial) produces radio-frequency
electromagnetic fields which, amplified by the resonance effects inside
the passenger compartment, may cause electrical systems equipping
the car to malfunction. This could compromise safety in addition to
constituting a potential hazard for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices may be
affected by the shielding effect of the car body.
As far as the use of EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone manufacturer.
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FRONT AIRBAGSThe car is equipped with multi-stage front airbags (“Smart bags”) for
the driver and passenger and knee bags for the driver.“SMART BAG” SYSTEM (MULTISTAGE
FRONT AIRBAGS)The front airbags (driver's and passenger's) and the driver's knee bag
have been designed to protect the occupants in the event of head-on
crashes of medium-high severity, by placing cushions between the
occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of impacts (side impacts, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not indicate a system malfunction.
The airbags do not replace, but rather complement, the use of seat
belts, which should always be worn. In the event of an impact,
someone not wearing a seat belt could move forward and come into
contact with a bag which is still in the opening phase. The protection
offered by the bag is compromised in these circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the following situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision against guard rail);
❒car wedging under other vehicles or protective barriers (e.g. trucks
or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions described above is due to the fact
that they may not provide any additional protection compared with
seat belts, so their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does not indicate a system malfunction.
Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steering
wheel, on the dashboard in the passenger side airbag
area, on side upholstery on the roof or on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger's side
dashboard since they could interfere with correct inflation of the
airbag and also cause serious injury to the passengers.
FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGThis consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the steering wheel fig. 103.
Always drive with your hands on the steering wheel
rim so that the airbag can inflate freely if necessary.
Do not drive with your body bent forward. Keep the
back of your seat upright and lean back into it.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet. You can also
consult www.alfaromeo.com to find your nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.STARTING THE ENGINEIf the
warning light on the instrument panel remains on constantly,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services immediately.
JUMP STARTINGIf the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an auxiliary
battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
❒connect the positive terminals (+ sign near the terminal) of the two
batteries with a jump lead fig. 113;❒with a second cable, connect the negative terminal(–)ofthe
auxiliary battery to an earthing point
on the engine or the
gearbox of the car to be started;
❒start the engine; afterwards, follow the sequence above in reverse
order to remove the cables.
For versions with Start&Stop system, to carry out the jump starting
procedure, refer to the paragraph “Start&Stop system” in the “Getting
to know your car” section.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you cannot start the engine
after several attempts.
IMPORTANT Never connect the negative terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts of the two cars.
Never use a fast battery-charger to start the engine as this
could damage the electronic systems of your car,
particularly the ignition and fuel supply control units.
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If after having purchased your car you decide to add accessories
requiring permanent electrical power (alarm etc.) or accessories that
require large amounts of power, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement.
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid
contact with the skin and the eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.Using the battery with insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may cause an explosion.Incorrect installation of electric and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories (anti-theft, radio
phone etc.), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, who will suggest
the most appropriate devices for your vehicle and will, most
importantly, advise you if a higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
Batteries contain substances which are very dangerous for
the environment. For the replacement of the battery,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.If the car will be unused for an extended period of
time in extremely cold weather conditions, remove the
battery and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.When performing any operation on the battery or near
it, always protect your eyes with special goggles.
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PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFEFor years, Alfa Romeo has pursued a global commitment to protect and respect the environment by continually improving its production processes
and developing increasingly eco-compatible products. To ensure its customers the best possible service in compliance with environmental standards
and in response to obligations arising out of European Directive 2000/53/EC on end of life vehicles, Alfa Romeo offers its customers the chance
to hand back their vehicles (*) at the end of their life cycle at no additional cost.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses as a result of it
having a zero or negative market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, vehicles registered after 1st
July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge irrespective of the year of registration as long as
the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact one of our dealerships or an Alfa Romeo authorised collection and
scrapping centre. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high-quality service for the collection, treatment and recycling of vehicles at
their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Alfa Romeo Dealership or by calling the freephone
number 00800 2532 0000 or on the Alfa Romeo website.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 239
ADVICE ..................................................................................... 239
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................... 240
BASIC LEVEL SYSTEM.................................................................. 240
QUICK GUIDE............................................................................... 241
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 242
RADIO FUNCTIONS ................................................................... 243
CD FUNCTIONS ......................................................................... 243
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ...................................................... 244
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 245
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................................. 247
SWITCHING ON THE RADIO ...................................................... 247
SWITCHING OFF THE RADIO ...................................................... 247
SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS ........................................... 247
SELECTING CD FUNCTION ......................................................... 247
AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY FUNCTION ....................................... 247
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT .............................................................. 247
MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION (zeroing the volume) ........................... 247
AUDIO SETTINGS....................................................................... 248
TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble) ............................................... 248
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 248
FADER ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. 248
LOUDNESS FUNCTION .............................................................. 249
PRESET/USER/CLASSIC/ROCK/JAZZ FUNCTIONS ...................... 249
USER EQ SETTINGS FUNCTION ................................................. 249
MENU ....................................................................................... 249
AF SWITCHING function ............................................................ 250
TRAFFIC INFORMATION function ................................................ 250
REGIONAL MODE function ........................................................ 251
MP3 DISPLAY function ................................................................ 252SPEED VOLUME function ............................................................ 252
RADIO ON VOLUME function ..................................................... 252
PHONE FUNCTION .................................................................... 253
AUX OFFSET function ................................................................. 253
RADIO OFF function .................................................................. 253
SYSTEM RESET function ............................................................... 253
PHONE SET-UP........................................................................... 254
ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION ........................................................... 254
RADIO (TUNER) ............................................................................ 255
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 255
FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION.................................................. 255
PRESET BUTTONS ....................................................................... 256
STORING THE LAST STATION LISTENED TO.................................. 256
AUTOMATIC TUNING................................................................. 256
MANUAL TUNING ..................................................................... 256
AUTOSTORE FUNCTION ........................................................... 256
EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION ............................................... 257
EON FUNCTION (Enhanced Other Network) ................................ 257
STEREOPHONIC BROADCASTERS ............................................... 257
CD PLAYER ................................................................................... 258
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 258
SELECTING THE CD PLAYER ........................................................ 258
LOADING/EJECTING A CD ........................................................ 258
DISPLAY INFORMATION ............................................................. 259
TRACK SELECTION (forward/back) ............................................. 259
TRACK FAST FORWARD/REWIND ............................................... 259
PAUSE FUNCTION...................................................................... 259
MP3 CD PLAYER ............................................................................ 260
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 260
MP3 MODE................................................................................ 260
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❒SPEED VOLUME (speed-dependent automatic volume control);
❒RADIO ON VOLUME (radio volume limit
activation/deactivation);
❒SPEECH VOLUME (telephone volume adjustment) (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒AUX OFFSET (alignment of the portable device volume to that of
the other sources) (for versions/markets, where provided);
❒RADIO OFF (switching-off mode);
❒SYSTEM RESET
Press the MENU button again to exit the Menu function.
NoteThe AF SWITCHING, TRAFFIC INFORMATION and
REGIONAL MODE adjustments are only possible in FM mode.AF SWITCHING function(alternative frequency search)
The radio can operate in two different modes using RDS:
❒“AF Switching On”: search for alternative frequencies active (the
letters “AF” appear on the display);
❒“AF Switching Off”: search for alternative frequencies not active.
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate the function:
❒press the MENU button and select “AF Switching On”;
❒press the
/
buttons to activate/deactivate the function.
When the function is activated, the radio automatically tunes into
the station with the strongest signal broadcasting the same
programme. While driving, the same station can be continuously
listened to without having to change the frequency when you
change zones.Obviously, it must be possible to receive the station that you are
listening to in the area you are driving through.
If the AF function has been activated, “AF” will light up in the
display.
If the AF function has been activated and the radio is not able to
receive the current station, the radio activates the automatic search,
during which “FM Search” appears on the display (only for top-of-
the-range radios).
With the AF function deactivated, the remaining RDS functions,
such as the display of the station name, still remain active.
The AF function can only be activated on FM bands.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION function(traffic information)
Some stations on the FM band (FM1, FM2 and FMA) can
broadcast information about traffic conditions. In this case the
letters “TA” appear on the display.
Proceed as follows to switch the TA function on/off:
❒press the MENU button briefly and select “Traffic info”;
❒press the
/
buttons to activate/deactivate the function.
If the TA function has been activated, the “TA” icon lights up on the
display.
NoteIf the TA function is activated with an audio source other
than Tuner (Radio) (CD, MP3, telephone or Mute/Pause), the radio
can carry out an automatic search and therefore it is possible,
when reactivating the Tuner (Radio) source, that the frequency
tuned into is different from the one previously set.
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PHONE FUNCTION(telephone volume adjustment)
With Speech volume function present in Menu
This function makes it possible to adjust (settings from 1 to 40), by
turning the ON/OFF left knob/button or pressing the
/
buttons, or mute (OFF setting) the volume of the telephone.
The display shows the current function status:
❒“Speech Off”: function deactivated.
❒“Speech volume 23”: function active with volume setting 23.
With Speech volume function not present
on the Menu
When a phone call is received, the audio passes to the car’s audio
system through the radio.
The telephone audio always arrives at a fixed volume, but it can be
adjusted during a conversation using the ON/OFF button/knob.
AUX OFFSET function(alignment of the portable device volume with that of
the other sources)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function enables the alignment of the volume of the AUX
source, depending on its own portable player, with that of the
other sources.
To activate the function, press the MENU button and select “AUX
offset”.
Press the
or
buttons to decrease or increase the volume value
(set from–6to+6).
RADIO OFF function(on and off mode)
This function is used to set the radio switching-off mode to one of
two different settings.
To activate the function, use the
or
button.
The selected mode will appear on the display:
❒“00 MIN”: the radio switches off automatically in connection
with the ignition key; the radio switches off automatically as
soon as the key is turned to STOP position;
❒“20 MIN”: the radio switches off independently of the ignition
key; the radio remains switched on for a maximum period of 20
minutes after the key has been turned to STOP position.
SYSTEM RESET functionThis function is used to restore all settings to the factory values.
The options are:
❒NO: no restore intervention;
❒YES: the default parameters will be restored. During this
operation, the word “Resetting” appears on the display. At the
end of the operation, the source does not change and the
previous situation will be displayed.
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PHONE SET-UPIf a hands-free kit is installed on the car, when there is an incoming
phone call the radio audio will be connected to the telephone
output. The telephone audio always arrives at a fixed volume, but it
can be adjusted during a conversation using the ON/OFF
button/knob.
The fixed telephone audio volume can be adjusted using the
"SPEECH VOLUME" function in the Menu (where the function is
provided). The word "PHONE" will appear on the display during
the deactivation of the audio for the phone call.ANTI-THEFT PROTECTIONThe radio is equipped with an anti-theft protection system based on
the exchange of information between the radio and the electronic
control unit (Body Computer) on the car.
This system guarantees maximum safety and avoids the entry of
the secret code each time the radio power supply is disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome, the radio will start to function,
whereas if the comparison codes are not the same or if the
electronic control unit (Body Computer) is replaced, the device will
ask the user to enter the secret code according to the procedure
described in the paragraph below.Entering the secret code
When the radio is switched on, if the code is requested, the display
will show “Radio code” for about 2 seconds followed by four
dashes “----”.
The code is made up of four numbers from 1 to 6, each
corresponding to one of the dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press the corresponding button
of the pre-selected stations (from 1 to 6). Enter the other code
numbers in the same way.
If the four digits are not entered within 20 seconds, the display will
show “Enter code----”.Ifthisoccurs, it is not considered an
incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 seconds), the radio will
start to operate.
If an incorrect code is entered, the radio will emit a sound and the
display shows the text "Radio blocked/wait" to notify the user of
the need to enter the correct code.
Each time the user enters an incorrect code, the waiting time will
gradually increase (1 min, 2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min, 1
h, 2 h, 4 h, 8 h, 16 h, 24 h) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
The waiting time will be shown on the display with the text “Radio
blocked/wait”. After the text has disappeared it is possible to start
the code entry procedure again.
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CD PLAYERINTRODUCTIONThis section describes the variants regarding the operation of the
CD player: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer
to the description in the “Functions and Adjustments” chapter.SELECTING THE CD PLAYERTo activate the CD player built into the equipment, proceed as
follows:
❒insert a CD with the equipment switched on: the first track will
start to play;
or
❒if a CD has already been loaded, switch on the radio and then
briefly press the CD button to select the “CD” operating mode:
the last track listened to will start to play.
It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimum playback. If
CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using good quality media
mastered at the slowest speed possible.LOADING/EJECTING A CDTo load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorised
loading system, which will position it correctly.
The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key turned to
MAR: in this case the radio will remain off. When the radio is
turned on, the last source listened to prior to switching off will be
activated.When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol “CD-IN”
and the text “CD Reading”. They will remain displayed for the
entire time required for the radio to read the CD tracks. When this
time has elapsed the radio will automatically start to play the first
track.
Press the
button with the radio on to activate the motorised
ejection of the CD. After ejection, the last audio source listened to
before playing the CD will be heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will automatically be
reloaded about 20 seconds later and the Tuner mode will be
activated (Radio).
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
If the ejected CD is reloaded without having removed it completely
from the slot, the radio will not switch to the CD source.
Possible error messages
If the CD loaded cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has been
inserted or the CD is inserted upside down or there is reading
error) the display will show the text “CD Disc error”.
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source activated prior to
the CD mode selection will be heard.
With an external audio source activated (“TA”, “ALARM” or
“Phone”), the CD that cannot be read will not be ejected until these
functions have ended. At the end, with the CD mode activated, the
display will show the text “CD Disc error” for a few seconds and
then the CD will be ejected.
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