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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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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.

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The key metal insert operates:
– The ignition switch
-– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the pas-
senger's door lock
– The passenger’s side air-bag deactiva-
tion
– The fuel tank plug lock.
IMPORTANTTo guarantee the perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices contained
in keys, avoid letting tem directly exposed
to sunrays.
Together with the keys the CODE card is
provided (fig. 3), bearing in print the key
codes (both mechanical and electronic for
emergency start up).
The code numbers on the CODE card must
be kept in a safe place, not in the car.The driver should always keep the elec-
tronic code given on the CODE card with
him/her in the event of having to carry out
emergency starting.
WARNING - U.K. VEHICLES ONLY
At the behest of the motor insurance com-
panies the CODE card for emergency start-
ing and remplacement of keys is not pro-
vided. If you need assistance please contact
your nearest Alfa Romeo Dealer or telephone
free phone 0800 717000.If the car changes owner,
the new owner must be
given all the keys and the
CODE card.KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
For versions/markets where applicable,
the key with remote control (fig. 4) is fit-
ted with:
– a metal insert (A) that can be enclosed
in the key grip
– a button (B) for remote door unlock-
ing and at the same time switching off the
electronic alarm
– a button (C) for remote door locking
and at the same time switching on the elec-
tronic alarm
– a button (D) for remote boot unlocking
– removable hook ring (E)
– a button (F) for power-assisted opening
of the metal insert.
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To insert the metal insert in the key grip,
keep the button (F) pressed and turn the
insert in the direction shown by the arrow
until hearing the click as it locks into place.
Then release the button (F).
To unlock the doors by remote control,
press button (B), the doors unlock and the
direction indicators flash twice. To lock the
doors by remote control, press button (C),
the doors lock and the direction indicators
flash once. Pressing button (B) the doors
are released, if within the next 60 seconds
a door or the tailgate are not opened, the
system automatically locks everything
again.
On cars fitted with electronic alarm system,
pressing button (B) turns it off, pressing but-
ton (C) turns it on while the transmitter
sends the code to the receiver. This code
(rolling code) varies at each transmission.
IMPORTANTIf when pressing button
(B,CorD) the control is rejected or is not
performed, the battery should be replaced
by a new one of the same type to be found
c/o normal retailers.OPENING THE TAILGATE
The tailgate can be opened from outside
by remote control pressing button (D), even
if the electronic alarm is on. Opening of the
tailgate is accompanied by the direction in-
dicators flashing twice; closing is accompa-
nied by a single flash.
If the electronic alarm is fitted, when the
tailgate is opened the alarm system switch-
es off volumetric protection and the tailgate
control sensor, the system (with the excep-
tion of versions for certain markets) “beeps”
twice. The metal insert (A) of the key operates:
– the ignition switch
– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the pas-
senger's door lock
– the passenger’s side Air bag deactivat-
ing switch
– the fuel cap lock.
When pressing the button
(F), take care to prevent
the metal insert from causing harm
or damage when it comes out. The
button (F) should only be pressed
when the key is away from the
body, in particular from the eyes,
and from objects that can be spoilt
(clothes for instance). Make sure
the key can never be touched by
others, especially children, who
may inadvertently press the but-
ton (F).
WARNING

The codes of any keys not
presented during the mem-
orising procedure are
erased. The reason for this is to en-
sure that any lost or stolen keys
cannot be used to start the engine.
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Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system (with the ex-
ception of versions for certain markets)
“beeps” twice.
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is turned to the
STOPposition, the Alfa Romeo CODE sys-
tem deactivates the functions of the engine
electronic control unit.
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo CODE
control unit sends a recognition code to the
engine control unit to deactivate the in-
hibitor. The code is crypted and variable be-
tween over four billion possible combina-
tions, and it is sent only if the system con-
trol system has recognised the code trans-
mitted from the key which contains an elec-
tronic transmitter, through an aerial wound
around the ignition switch.IMPORTANTTurning on of the Alfa
Romeo CODE warning light (
Y) when trav-
elling with the ignition key at MAR:
1) If the warning light turns on, this means
that the system is running a self-test (for ex-
ample for a voltage drop). At the first stop,
it will be possible to test the system: switch
off the engine turning the ignition key to
STOP; then turn the ignition key to MAR
again: the warning light turns on and should
go off in about one second. If the warning
light stays on repeat the procedure described
previously leaving the key at STOPfor over
30 seconds. Should the inconvenience per-
sist, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light
(
Y) on the cluster turns on.
In this case, the key should be moved to
theSTOPposition and then back to MAR;
if the lock continues, possibly try again with
the other key provided with the car. If it is
still not possible to start the car, follow the
instructions given in the “In an emergency”
chapter and then contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Services.
IMPORTANTEvery key has its own
code, which must be memorised by the sys-
tem control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply solely to Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Services taking with
you all the keys in your possession,the CODE
card, a personal identity document and the
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2) Should the warning light not be on at
the same time as the display of “IMMOBI-
LIZ. NOT PROGRAMMED” on the re-config-
urable multifunction display, this means that
the car is not protected by the engine block
device. Contact immediately the Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service to have all the keys
stored.
Should the warning light
turn on at the same time as
the display of the message
“IMMOBILIZ. NOT PROGRAMMED”
on the re-configurable multifunc-
tion display, 2 seconds after the ig-
nition key has been set to the po-
sition MAR, this means that the
key codes have not been stored,
and hence the car is not protected
against possible theft by the Alfa
Romeo CODE system. In this case
contact the Alfa Romeo Authorized
Service for storing the key codes. KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
If when pressing button (B,CorD-
fig. 4) the control is rejected or is not per-
formed, the battery should be replaced by
a new one of the same type to be found c/o
normal retailers.Battery replacement:
– press button (A-fig. 5) and move the
metal insert (B) to the open position;
– using a finely-tipped screwdriver, turn
the opening device (C) and pull out the bat-
tery holder (D);
– replace the battery (E) making sure that
the bias is correct;
– re-insert the battery holder in the key
and lock it, turning the device (C).
Used batteries are harm-
ful to the environment.
They should be disposed of
as specified by law in the special
containers provided. Avoid expo-
sure to naked flames and high tem-
peratures. Keep out of reach of
children.
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ELECTRONIC ALARM
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
DESCRIPTION
The system comprises: a transmitter, re-
ceiver, control unit with siren and volumet-
ric sensors. The electronic alarm is controlled
by the receiver incorporated in the instru-
ment cluster and it is turned on and off by
the remote control in the key which sends
the crypted and variable code. The electronic
alarm controls: the unlawful opening of
doors, bonnet and boot (perimetral protec-
tion), operation of the ignition key, battery
cable cutting, the presence of moving bod-
ies in the passenger compartment (volu-
metric protection) any abnormal raising/
sloping of the car (for versions/markets
where applicable) and central door locking.
It also makes it possible to cut off the vol-
umetric protection.
IMPORTANTThe engine inhibitor func-
tion is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE
system which is activated automatically
when the ignition key is removed.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
KEYS WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys
with incorporated remote control. Should a
new key with remote control be necessary
for any reason during the life of the car, con-
tact directly Alfa Romeo Authorised Services,
taking with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the car’s ownership
documents.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut and
the ignition key in the STOPorPARKpo-
sition (key removed), point the key with re-
mote control in the direction of the car, then
press and release the button (C-fig. 6).
With the exception of certain markets, the
system sounds a “beep” and the doors are
locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test indicated by a different
flashing frequency of the deterrent led (A-
fig. 7) on the dashboard. If a fault is de-
tected the system sounds a further warn-
ing “beep”.
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Surveillance
After switching on, the flashing of the de-
terrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dashboard,
indicates the system surveillance mode. The
led flashes throughout this period.
IMPORTANTOperation of the electronic
alarm is adapted at the origin to the rules
of the different countries.Self-diagnostic functions
and door, bonnet, boot control
If, after engaging the alarm, a second
“beep” is sounded, switch off the system
pressing the button (B-fig. 6), check that
the doors, bonnet and tailgate are properly
shut, then switch the system on again press-
ing the button (C).
Otherwise, the door, bonnet or tailgate that
is not shut properly will be excluded from
the alarm system control.
If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut cor-
rectly and the control signal is repeated, the
system self-diagnostics has detected a sys-
tem operating fault. It is therefore necessary
to contact Authorised Alfa Romeo Services.HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE
ALARM
To deactivate the alarm press the button (B-
fig. 6) of the key with remote control. The
system will react as follows (with the ex-
ception of certain markets):
– two brief flashes of the direction indi-
cators
– two brief “beeps” of the siren
– door unlocking.
IMPORTANTIf when the system is
turned off the deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on
the dashboard stays on (maximum 2 min-
utes or until the ignition key is set to MAR)
the following should be borne in mind:
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