2005 Alfa Romeo 147 Owner handbook (in English)

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INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVEBOX
On the dashboard there is a glovebox with
lid and light.
To open use handle (A-fig. 107).
When the glovebox is opened with the key
atMARan inside courtesy light turns on
(A-fig. 108).
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOP, opening the glovebox, the light in-
side can only be turned on for 15 minutes;
after which the system turns it off to avoid
draining the battery.
GRAB HANDLES (fig. 109)
Suitable grab handles are fitted above the
doors and rear side windows.
fig. 107
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fig. 108
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The fitting is completed by device (B), on
the lid, for inserting a pen or pencil.
Never travel with the
glovebox open: the lid
might harm the passenger in the
event of an accident.
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FRONT ROOF LIGHT (fig. 110)
The roof light comprises two courtesy lights
with corresponding control switch.
IMPORTANTWhen a door is opened
the roof light turns on and timing of about
3 minutes is activated automatically, after
which it goes off; closing the doors (within
the 3 minutes) a second timing of about 7
seconds is activated to allow vehicle start-
ing.IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPturning the roof light on is only pos-
sible for 15 minutes; after which, the sys-
tem turns it off to avoid draining the battery.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that both switches are in the cen-
tral position. By so doing, the roof lights will
turn off when the doors are closed. Forget-
ting a door open the lights will turn off au-
tomatically after a few seconds. Unlocking the doors using the remote con-
trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim-
ing is activated automatically for about 15
seconds. Locking the doors with the remote
control the roof light turns off gradually.
The lights are turned off moving the igni-
tion key to MAR(with the doors closed).
With switch (A) in the central position
(1), both lights are turned on when a door
is opened.
Pressing switch (A) to the left (position
0), the lights stay off (OFFposition).
Pressing switch (A) to the right (position
2) both lights stay on.
Switch (B) turns the lights on individual-
ly.
Pressing switch (B) to the left (position
0) the left light is turned on. Pressing the
switch to the right (position 2) the right light
is turned on.
With switch (B) in the central position (po-
sition1) the lights stay off.
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COURTESY LIGHTS (fig. 111)
On the back of the driver’s or passenger’s
sun visor, opening the cover (A) the roof
lights turn on (B) at the side of the courtesy
mirror, with the ignition key at MAR. These
lights allow use of the courtesy mirror when
the light is poor.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPthe lights can be activated only for
15 minutes; after which the system turns
them off to avoid draining the battery.REAR ROOF LIGHT (fig. 112)
IMPORTANTWhen a door is opened,
the roof light turns on and a timing of about
3 minutes is activated, after which it turns
off; closing the doors (within 3 minutes) a
second timing of about 7 seconds is acti-
vated to allow the car to be started.
Unlocking the doors using the remote con-
trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim-
ing is activated automatically for about 15
seconds. Locking the doors with the remote
control the roof light turns off gradually.
The light turns off in any case turning the
ignition key to MAR(with the doors
closed).On the light there is a switch with three
positions.
When switch (A) is in the central posi-
tion (0) the light turns on automatically
when a door is opened.
Moving the switch to the right (position 1)
the light stays off.
Moving the switch to the left (position 2)
the light stays on.
IMPORTANTTurning the ignition key to
STOPthe roof light can be turned on for
only 15 minutes; after which it is turned off
to avoid draining the battery.
IMPORTANTBefore leaving the car,
make sure that the switch (A) is in the cen-
tral position (0), so that the roof light turns
off when the doors are closed.

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PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 113)
(for versions/markets
where applicable)
The light (A) housed in the doors turns on
when the associated door is opened, re-
gardless of the position of the ignition key.DETERRENT LED (fig. 114)
The led (A) on the instrument cluster
comes into operation when the doors are
locked (ignition key at STOPor removed)
and it remains in the “deterrence” condition,
flashing with a red light until the next time
the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANTIf a door or the tailgate
are not closed perfectly, the deterrent led
flashes at a higher frequency for 4 seconds
and then flashes at normal frequency again.FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
(fig. 115)
To use the ashtray open the lid (A).
To use the ashtray, with the key at MAR,
press button (B); after a few seconds the
button will return automatically to its initial
position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
Remove the tray to empty and clean the
ashtray (C).
The position of the cigar lighter in relation
to the ashtray and viceversa, may vary de-
pending on the trim level.
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REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 116)
For the rear passengers there are two con-
cealed ashtrays.
To use or remove pull in the direction of
the arrow.
CD COMPARTMENT
(fig. 117)(for versions/
markets where applicable)
To open the CD compartment, press it as
shown by the arrow.
CARD HOLDER RECESS AND
GLASS HOLDER
(fig. 117/a)
(for versions/markets where
applicable)
The interior fittings are completed by the
removable card holder recess(A) and glass
holder (B) located at the centre of the dash-
board. To use them, press as shown.
fig. 116
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Always ensure that the
cigar lighter has turned off.
fig. 117/a
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Do not use the ashtray as
waste paper basket: it
might set on fire in contact with
cigarette stubs.
WARNING
The cigar lighter gets ex-
tremely hot. Handle with
care and prevent its use by chil-
dren: danger of fire and/or burn-
ing.
WARNING

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ODDMENT POCKETS
ON THE DOORS
(fig. 118)
Each door has an oddments pocket (A).
ODDMENT RECESSES ON
CENTRE CONSOLE
(fig. 119)
On the centre console, at the side of the
hand brake lever, depending on the versions,
the following recesses are provided:
– oddment recess (A);
– magnetic card or toll ticket holder (B);
– pen or pencil holder (C);
– coin holder (D).
REAR ODDMENT POCKETS
(fig. 120)
These are at the side of the rear seats in
the side trim (A).
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CELL PHONE
PROVISION
The car may be fitted with a provision for
installing a cell phone.
The mobile phone provision consists in:
– Radio + cell phone dual-purpose anten-
na;
– Connection and supply cables with spe-
cific connector for connecting hands-free kit.
For the installation of a
cell phone and connection
to the provision in the car,
contact only Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services; this will guarantee
first-rate results with no possibil-
ity of any inconvenience that may
compromise the safety of the ve-
hicle.
The voice kit should be
purchased by the customer
as it must be compatible
with the customer’s phone.
SUN VISORS (fig. 121)
The visors can be directed at the front and
side.
Behind the visors have a courtesy mirror
with a light at the side (A). To use, open
the cover (B).
The lights allow use of the mirrors with dim
light.
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ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a perma-
nent electric supply (alarm, voice feature,
radionavigator with satellite antitheft, etc.)
or accessories that in any case burden the
electric supply, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services, whose qualified personnel,
besides suggesting the most suitable devices
belonging to Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo, will
also evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the vehicle’s electric sys-
tem is able to withstand the load required,
or whether it needs to be integrated with a
more powerful battery.

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SLIDING FORWARDS/
BACKWARDS
With the ignition key at MARturn the
control knob (A-fig. 122), in the direc-
tion of the arrow, choosing one of the 6
opening positions available.
To close the roof, take the control knob
(A) to the centre position.
The sunroof is fitted with a sliding curtain
below, which prevents sun radiation and is
drawn by hand using a catch.
The curtain is drawn by the roof when it
opens and is pushed completely inside the
roof panel when the sunroof is opened com-
pletely. With the closing movement, it will
come out partially so that the hand catch
is accessible (fig. 123).
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SUNROOF RADIO
TRANSMITTERS
AND CELL PHONES
Cell phones and other radio transmitter de-
vices (CB for instance) may not be used in-
side the car, unless a separate aerial is used
fitted outside the car.
Moreover the transmission and reception
efficiency of these devices may be down-
graded by the screening effect of the car
body.
The use of cell phones, CB
transmitters or the like in-
side the passenger compartment
(without outside aerial) produces
radio frequency electromagnetic
fields which, amplified by the reso-
nance effects inside the passenger
compartment, may cause, besides
potential health hazards for the
passengers, also malfunctioning of
the electronic systems with which
the vehicle is fitted, such as engine
control unit, ABS/EBD control unit
etc., which could adversely affect
vehicle safety.
WARNING
Do not open the sunroof
with snow or ice on it:
damage may result.
WARNING
Open and close the sunroof
only with the vehicle sta-
tionary.
WARNING
Improper use of the sunroof
can be dangerous. Before
and while operating it, always
make sure that the passengers are
not exposed to the risk of harm
caused either directly by the sun-
roof in motion or by personal items
drawn or knocked by it.
WARNING