2005 Alfa Romeo 147 Owner handbook (in English)

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Dear Client,
Thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
Your
Alfa 147 GTAhas been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of Alfa Romeo.
This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your vehicle.
The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of performance, quality, safety and
respect for the environment which characterise this
Alfa 147 GTA.
The Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services offered by Alfa Romeo.
Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that
comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organisation is at your service for any assistance problems you may have.
What’s more, every single component of the
Alfa 147 GTAis fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s useful lifespan, any Alfa Romeo
dealer would be pleased to make arrangements for your car to be recycled.
Nature benefits in two ways: there’s no pollution from waste disposal and the demand for raw materials is reduced.
Have a good trip.
This booklet describes all the versions of the Alfa 147 GTA, so you should only consider the information con-
cerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.

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VERY IMPORTANT!
STARTING THE ENGINE
Engines with mechanical transmission:make sure the handbrake is pulled; put the gear lever into neutral; press the
clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as
the engine starts.
Engines with Selespeed transmission:keep the brake pedal fully depressed; turn the ignition key to AV Vand re-
lease it as soon as the engine has started; the transmission sets to neutral automatically (the display shows position N).
FUEL CAPACITY
Ronly use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
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RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure bet-
ter respect for the environment.
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ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL DEVICES
If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining
the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the
car system is able to withstand the load required.
CODE CARD
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. It is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case
emergency starting is necessary.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve vehicle peformance levels and safety, respect for the environment and
low running costs unaltered over the course of time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK...
…you will find important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and vehicle maintenance over
time. Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(protecting the environment) â(vehicle safety).


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Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the vehicle was purchased, the subsidiary company or to
our branch offices or any point of the Network.
Warranty Booklet
The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new vehicle and contains the regulations tied to the services given by Alfa Romeo and to
the warranty conditions.
Correctly carrying out the scheduled services specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the performance, safety characteristics
and low running costs of your vehicle. It is also necessary to maintain warranty cover.
“Service” guide
This contains Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. The services can be recognised by the presence of the Alfa Romeo badge and logo.
The Alfa Romeo organisation in Italy can be found in the telephone directory under the letter “A” Alfa Romeo.
Not all of the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in this booklet are fitted as stan-
dard to the vehicle. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa Romeo Dealers.

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THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects
which should, in particular, be closely studied.
This indicates the correct procedures
to be followed to prevent the vehicle from
damaging the environment. Warning. Partially or
fully ignoring these rules may lead to
serious injury.Warning. Partially or fully ignoring these
rules may lead to serious damage being
caused to the vehicle which, in some
circumstances, may cause forfeiture
of the warranty cover.
PERSONAL
SAFETYPROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENTVEHICLE
SAFETY
The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the vehicle
at the time of going to press.
As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during
production, therefore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer’s sales network.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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THE ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against attempted
theft, the car is fitted with an electronic en-
gine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE) which
is activated automatically when the key is
removed from the ignition. In fact the grip
of each key contains an electronic device
which modulates the radio frequency signal
transmitted when the engine is started by a
special aerial incorporated in the ignition
switch. This modulated signal is the “pass-
word” by which the control unit recognises
the key and only in this condition can the
engine be started.
KEYS
Two keys are delivered together with the
car, (A-fig. 2) with metal insert and re-
mote control function.
The key remote control operates:
– Centralised door unlocking/locking
– Tailgate opening
– Electronic alarm on/off (if existing)
– Window and sunroof (if existing) un-
locking/locking.
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SYMBOLS
On some of the components making up
your
Alfa 147 GTA, or near to them,
special coloured labels have been attached.
These labels bear symbols that remind you
of the precautions to be taken as regards that
particular component.
A summary list of the symbols (fig. 1) is
to be found under the bonnet.