Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

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The system complies
with the forthcoming
Standard 2000/4/ EC
concerning the safety of pas-
sengers leaning out of the pas-
senger compartment.
For all versions, after unlocking the
doors, keeping the remote control but-
ton pressed for about 2 seconds will ob-
tain window and sunroof (where pro-
vided) opening.
A0F0051mfig. 70
CONTROLS
Driver side
On the driver’s door panel are set the
buttons fig. 70 for controlling, with
electronic key fitted into the ignition de-
vice:
A: left window opening/closing; win-
dow opening or closing in “automatic
continuous” mode;
B: right window opening/closing; win-
dow opening or closing in “automatic
continuous” mode;IMPORTANTWindow automatism
shall be restored after replacing or dis-
connecting the battery or after replacing
the power window control unit protec-
tion fuses.
Restoring procedure shall be performed
with doors closedas follows:
1.open the driver’s window complete-
ly and then keep the button
pressedfor at least 3 seconds af-
ter opening the window;
2.close the driver’s window complete-
ly and then keep the button
pressedfor at least 3 seconds af-
ter closing the window;
3.repeat operations described at points
1and 2on the passenger’s window;
4.operate the windows to check for
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Passenger’s door
The passenger's door is provided with the
button for opening/closing manually/au-
tomatically the passenger's window.Improper use of the
power windows can be
dangerous. Before and
during its operation ensure that
any passengers are not at risk
from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught
in the mechanism or by being in-
jured by it directly. Always re-
move the ignition key when get-
ting out of the car to prevent the
power windows being operated
accidentally and constituting a
danger to the passengers in the
car.Press buttons Aor Bto open/close the
required window.
Pressing briefly one of the buttons the
window “jerks” whereas a prolonged
pressing makes the window opening or
closing in “automatic continuous”
mode.
Pressing button Aor Bagain will stop
the window in the required position.

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OF THE CARImproper boot closing is indicated by
symbol
Rand a message on the dis-
play (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
OPENING FROM THE INSIDE
Press button A-fig. 71set under the
central armrest.
Button A-fig. 71is disabled when
locking the doors:
❒by pressing the electronic key button
Á;
❒by turning the metal insert of the key
into the driver’s door lock revolving
plug;
❒by automatic door locking after
about 2.5 minutes.
Tailgate raising is facilitated by the side
gas shock springs.
Opening the boot its internal light will
turn on and it will go off automatically
when re-closing the tailgate. Leaving the
tailgate inadvertently open, the light will
turn off automatically after a few min-
utes.
BOOT
Boot unlocking is electric and it is dis-
abled when the car is running.
Using the “Setup Menu” (or the Ra-
dionavigation System on certain ver-
sions) boot opening can be set by se-
lecting the option “Indep. boot” (see
paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction
display” in this section): the boot can
only be opened by pressing the elec-
tronic key button
`, thus inhibit-
ing the boot opening button A-fig. 71
set under the central armrest.
A0F0096mfig. 71

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THE BOOT FROM THE
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
To open the tailgate from the inside if
the battery is flat or the electric tailgate
lock is failing, proceed as follows:
❒tilt the rear seats as described in
paragraph “Extending the boot” in
this section;
❒remove rear head restraints;
❒working inside the boot, remove
cover A-fig. 72and then operate
lever B-fig. 73. IMPORTANTAfter disconnecting the
battery or failing the protection fuse, tail-
gate locking/unlocking mechanism shall
be “initialised” again, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒close all the doors and the tailgate;
❒press remote control button Áor but-
ton
qon the central console;
❒press remote control button Ëor but-
ton
qon the central console.
A0F0250mfig. 72
OPENING THE TAILGATE BY
REMOTE CONTROL
Press the electronic key button `.
Opening is indicated by double flashing
of direction indicators.
Opening the boot with alarm on (where
provided), will deactivate:
❒volumetric protection ;
❒anti-raising protection;
❒tailgate monitoring sensor.
Re-closing the tailgate will restore all the
above functions and direction indicators
will turn on for about 1 second.
A0F0251mfig. 73

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TAILGATE CLOSING
Lower the tailgate pressing the lock un-
til hearing the locking click.
IMPORTANT Before closing the boot,
check whether you have with you the
ignition key since the tailgate will be
locked automatically.
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.)
on the rear shelf or boot
lid, except those envisaged by
the manufacturer, may prevent
the gas filled struts at the sides
of the boot from working prop-
erly.
When using the boot,
make sure the loads do
not exceed the permitted
weight (see “Technical specifi-
cations” chapter). Also make
sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent
them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers should
you brake sharply.
WARNING
Never travel with ob-
jects on the rear shelf
to prevent them being thrown
forwards and injuring passen-
gers in case of accident or
sharp braking.
WARNING
EXTENDING THE BOOT
The double rear seat enables to extend
the boot totally or partially by splitting
one of the two seat section, thus ob-
taining different loading spaces accord-
ing to the number of rear passengers.
When driving at night
with heavy loads in the
boot, check and adjust, if re-
quired, the low beams
height (see paragraph “Head-
lights” in this section).
WARNING

❒raise backrest retaining levers A-
fig. 76and tilt the backrests for-
ward in order to obtain a single load-
ing surface fig. 77(when raising
lever Athe “red band” Bwill ap-
pear).
Partial extension
Proceed as follows:
❒move seat belt aside; check that the
seat belt is not twisted;
❒lower completely the rear seat head
restraint;
❒raise backrest retaining lever A-fig.
76and tilt the backrest forward
(when raising lever Athe “red
band” Bwill appear). Removing the rear parcel
shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒release both rod ends A-fig. 74
supporting the rear parcel shelf Bby
removing the eyelets Cfrom pins D;
❒release the pins E-fig. 75set out-
side the shelf from their seats Fon
side supports, then remove the rear
parcel shelf.Total extension
Proceed as follows:
❒move seat belts aside; check that the
seat belt is not twisted;
❒lower completely the rear seat head
restraints;
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A0F0243mfig. 74A0F0244mfig. 75
A0F0085mfig. 76
A0F0253mfig. 77

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To return the rear seat
back to its original position
Move aside the seat belts, check that
they are not twisted.
Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of
both retainers; the “red band” Baside
the levers Ashall no longer be visible.
The “red band” Bactually indicates that
the backrest is not properly secured.
Make sure the backrest
is properly secured at
both sides (“red bands” B-fig.
76 not visible) to prevent it
moves forward in the event of
sharp braking causing injuries
to passengers.
WARNING
ANCHORING THE LOAD
The boot houses 4 hooks for anchoring
ropes in order to guarantee perfect load
anchoring.
On certain versions, hooks B-fig. 78
can be located on the boot sides.
A0F0131mfig. 78
A heavy load that has
not been secured may
cause serious harm.
WARNING
If you want to carry
reserve fuel in a can,
follow law regulations, only
using a certified can, suitably
fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the
risk of fire is increased in the
case of an accident.
WARNING

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BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 81until hearing
the releasing click;
❒keep the lever B-fig. 82 pulled
and raise the bonnet
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aid-
ed by two gas springs. Do not tamper
with these springs and guide the bonnet
while raising it.
LUGGAGE COVER
(where provided)
The luggage cover shall be used to
arrange luggage and/or to carry light
objects.
The cover shall be secured to the two
hooks (one per side) A-fig. 79locat-
ed in the boot.
A0F00010mfig. 79
CARGO BOX
(where provided)
It is a special box fig. 80, to be used
to house objects in the boot, that en-
ables to obtain a level loading surface.
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IMPORTANTAlways check that the
bonnet is closed properly to avoid its
opening while the car is travelling.
A0F0122mfig. 81
A0F0158mfig. 82
TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compartment
and then let it drop, ensuring that it is
fully closed and not just held in position
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly, do not push it down
but open it again and repeat the above
procedure.
Improper bonnet closing is indicated by
symbol
Sand a message on the dis-
play (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
Carry out operations
only when the car is
stationary.
WARNING
For safety reasons the
bonnet must be closed
properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
Therefore, always check it is
properly closed and the catch
engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly
engaged when travelling, stop
the car immediately and close
the bonnet.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Before opening the bon-
net, check that windscreen wiper arms
are not lifted from the windscreen or the
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ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
Certain versions can be preset for in-
stalling suitable roof racks/ski racks.
Preset hooks are located on the rear
spoiler A-fig. 83at rearscreen wiper
blade level B.
A0F0097mfig. 83
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight
beams is of vital importance for your
safety and comfort and also for the oth-
er road users. To ensure you and other
drivers have the best visibility conditions
when travelling with the headlights on,
the headlights must be set properly. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have the headlights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
It works with the key fitted into the ig-
nition device and dipped beams on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes back-
wards. This means that the headlight
beam rises. In this case, it is necessary
to return it to the correct position.
Distribute the load even-
ly and when driving, bear
in mind the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
IMPORTANTAfter few kilometers,
check that fastening screws are firmly
tightened.
IMPORTANTNever exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section “”Tech-
nical specifications”).