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3) Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
keep it pressed. The
Uwarning light will
come on for eight seconds and then go off,
now release the accelerator pedal.
4) The
Uwarning light begins to flash:
after it has flashed the same number of
times as the first digit on the CODE card,
press the accelerator pedal and keep it
pressed until the
Uwarning light turns on
(for four seconds) and then goes off, now
release the accelerator pedal.
5) The
Uwarning light starts to flash: af-
ter the number of flashes corresponding to
the second digit on the CODE card, press the
accelerator pedal and keep it pressed.
6) Repeat this procedure for the remain-
ing digits on the CODE card.
7) After entering the last figure, keep the
accelerator pedal pressed. The
Uwarn-
ing light turns on (for four seconds) and
then goes off; now release the accelera-
tor pedal.8) A quick flash of the
Uwarning light
(for about 4 seconds) confirms that the op-
eration has been carried out correctly.
9) Start the engine turning the ignition key
fromMARtoAV Vwithout returning the
key to the STOPposition.
Conversely, if the
Uwarning light stays
on, turn the key to STOPand repeat the
procedure starting from point 1).
IMPORTANTAfter emergency starting
it is advisable to contact an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service, because the emergency
procedure must be repeated each time the
engine is started.
EMERGENCY
STARTING
If it is not possible to deactivate the engine
inhibitor with the Alfa Romeo CODE system,
the
YandUwarning lights stay on and
the engine will not start. Emergency start-
ing is needed to start the engine.
IMPORTANTYou are advised to care-
fully read the entire procedure before car-
rying it out.
If a mistake is made during the emergency
procedure, the ignition key should be turned
toSTOPand the operations must be re-
peated from the start (point 1).
1) Read the 5-figure electronic code on the
CODE card.
2) Turn the ignition key to MAR.
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STARTING
WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY
If the battery is flat, (for battery with op-
tical hydrometer: dark colour without green
area in the centre), it is possible to start the
engine using an auxiliary battery with the
same capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
Proceed as follows (fig. 1):
1) Remove the protective cover on the pos-
itive battery post, pressing on the opening
catches (front), then connect the positive
terminals (+sign next to the terminal) of
the two batteries using a special cable.
2) Connect the end of the second jump
lead to the negative terminal (–) of the
auxiliary battery with an earth point
Eon
the engine or gearbox of the vehicle to be
started.IMPORTANTDo not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries: any
sparks may ignite the detonating gas which
could come out of the battery. If the auxil-
iary battery is installed on another car, avoid
metal parts touching accidentally between
this car and the one with the flat battery.
3) Start the engine.
4) When the engine has started, remove
the cables, reversing the sequence followed
for connection.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the nearest Al-
fa Romeo Authorised Service.
fig. 1
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Never use a battery
charger to start the engine
as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and fuel
supply control units.
This starting procedure
must be carried out by
qualified personnel because incor-
rect operations may cause electri-
cal discharge of considerable in-
tensity. The liquid contained in the
battery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the bat-
tery and do not cause sparks.
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IMPORTANTThe car is equipped with
“Kit for tyre quick repair Fix&Go“, see the
instructions contained in the following chap-
ter.
STARTING BY INERTIAIN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE
Never push, tow or coast
start the vehicle. This could
cause fuel to flow into the
catalyst damaging it irreversibly.
Remember that the engine
brake and power steering
are not operational until the engine
is started, therefore, much greater
effort than usual is needed on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
WARNING
Signal the presence of the
stationary vehicle according
to the current regulations: hazard
warning lights, reflecting triangle,
etc. Any passengersshould leave
the car.
WARNING
Should the type of wheels
used be changed (alloy
rims instead of steel), it is also nec-
essary to replace the complete kit
of fastening bolts with others of
suitable size.
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FIX&GO KIT FOR
QUICK TYRE
REPAIRING
The car is equipped with a tyre quick re-
pairing kit called FIX&GO.
fig. 11
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fig. 12
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fig. 13
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The quick repairing kit is placed in the boot
inside the appropriate container (A-fig. 11).
The quick repairing kit includes (fig. 12):
–a tool (A) to remove the valve body;
–a compressor (B) with pressure gauge
and fittings;
–a bottle (C) containing sealer and fit-
ted with a filling pipe;
–a “spout” (D) to be connected to the
filling pipe;
–a sticker bearing the notice “max 80
km/h”, to be placed in a position visible
to the driver (on the instrument panel) af-
ter fixing the tyre.IMPORTANTIn the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is possible to fix
tyres having cracks with maximum diame-
ter up to 4 mm.
In (fig. 13) it is possible to identify:
A- tyre area which can be fixed (holes
or cracks with diameter of max 4 mm);
B- areas which CANNOT be fixed.
Signal the presence of the
stationary vehicle accord-
ing to the current regulations: haz-
ard warning lights, reflecting tri-
angle, etc.
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IT IS NECESSARY
TO KNOW THAT:
The sealer included in the quick repairing
kit, good for temperatures between –30°C
e +80°C, is not adequate for permanent fix-
ing.
The liquid inside the tyre can be easily re-
moved with water.
The sealer has no expire date.
It is not possible to fix
cracks on the tyre sides
and permanent sealing of cracks on
the tread within 25 mm from the
tyre side is not guaranteed.
WARNING
Do not use the quick re-
pairing kit if the tyre is
damaged due to driving with the
wheel flattened. That it is why it
is necessary to check accurately the
tyre sides.
WARNING
Do not operate the com-
pressor for more than 20
minutes: risk of overheating!
WARNING
In case of damages to the
wheel rim (the deformation
is such that there is an air leakage)
or the tyre outside the limit areas
previously indicated, fixing is not
possible. Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) which have
penetrated the tyre.
WARNING
Warning! The bottle (C-fig.
12) contains propylene gly-
col. This substance is toxic: do not
swallow it and avoid contact with
the eyes, the skin and the clothes.
In case of contact, rinse with abun-
dant water. If any allergy reaction
should take place call a medical doc-
tor. Keep the bottle cylinder in the
appropriate compartment away
from heat and children.
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fig. 19
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After about 10 minutes, stop and check
the tyre pressure once again; remember to
engage the handbrake.
Place the sticker in a posi-
tion where it can be clear-
ly seen by the driver as a notice
that the tyre has been treated with
the quick repairing kit. Drive care-
fully especially in a bend. Do not
overcome 80 km/h. Avoid sudden
acceleration or braking.
WARNING
If the pressure is below
1,3 bars do not drive any
further: the quick repairing kit can-
not guarantee proper hold because
the tyre is too much damaged. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
Conversely, if at least 1,3 bars are
detected, restore the correct pres-
sure (with the engine running and
the handbrake engaged) and start
driving the car with great care.
WARNING
If, during the pressure
restoring operation, it is
not possible to reach at least 1,8
bars, do not drive any further be-
cause the tyre is too much dam-
aged and the quick repairing kit
cannot guarantee proper hold. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
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Drive carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service to check the tyre condi-
tions, then have it fixed or replaced.
It is absolutely necessary to communicate
that the tyre has been fixed with the quick
repairing kit.
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB
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Tyres fixed with the quick
repairing kit must be used
only temporarily.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas, in the case of
breakage they may burst.
WARNING
Alterations or repairs to
the electric system not car-
ried out correctly and without tak-
ing account of the system specifi-
cations may cause failures and the
risk of fire.
WARNING
Where possible, it is ad-
visable to have bulbs
changed c/o Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services. The correct opera-
tion and aiming of the outer lights
are vital to the safety of the ve-
hicle and its passengers and the
subject of specific laws.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs must be
handled touching only the
metallic part. If the transparent
bulb is touched with the fingers, its
lighting intensity is reduced and the
life of the bulb may be compro-
mised. If touched accidentally, rub
the bulb with a cloth moistened
with methylated spirit and allow
to dry.
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The front light units contain the front side-
light, dipped beam, main beam and fog
light bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows (fig. 22a):
(A) Main beam headlights
(B) Sidelights
(C) Xenon dipped beam headlights
(D) Fog lights.
Hereafter you will find, as information on-
ly, the description of the correct procedure
to replace a Xenon light.
To change the bulbs of the sidelights,
dipped beams and main beams it is nec-
essary to remove the cover (A-fig. 22b)
releasing the locking screws (B).
To change the fog lights, remove the cov-
er (C) turning it counter-clockwise.
After replacement, refit
the covers correctly check-
ing that they are properly
secured.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUT
XENON LIGHTS
Xenon lights have a very long life, there-
fore breakdowns are unlikely.
fig. 22a
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fig. 22b
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If necessary, have the sys-
tem checked and repaired
only by Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.
WARNING
Any operation regarding
the front light units shall be
carried out with the lights turned
off and the ignition key removed
from the ignition switch: risk of
electric discharges.
WARNING