2006 Alfa Romeo 147 switches

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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DST (SUMMER TIME)
To activate/deactivate the summer time function (which corresponds to + 1 hour in relation to the daylight time), proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screen
Return
to standard screen
Selecting and activating the
DST ON function,
the display switches from
daylight time to summer time
and vice versa, with no need
to intervene manually
on the TIME function described
previously.
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TO MENU SCREEN

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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FAN SPEED
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
(fig. 82-83)
Turning the ring of knob (4), clockwise
or counter-clockwise, increases or decreas-
es the speed of the fan, thus the amount
of air admitted to the passenger compart-
ment; the 16 selectable speeds are shown
on a bar (in steps of 3) up to a maximum
of 6 bars lit:
- maximum fan speed = all bars lit;
- minimum fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be cut off (all bars off) only
if the climate control compressor has been
switched off pressing button (14)
√. To
restore automatic fan speed control, after a
manual adjustment, press button (13)
AUTO. Completely turning the ring of knob
(4) counter-clockwise switches the system
off, with the following situation: display (1)
off; display (5) off; centre display (3) with
lit display
OFFand left led on inside air re-cir-
culation button (8)
von.
IMPORTANTPressing the inside air re-
circulation button (8)
vit is possible to
obtain the inlet of untreated outside air to
the passenger compartment.
To turn the system on again, simply turn
the ring of knob (4) clockwise, or press any
one button, except the inside air re-circula-tion (8) and rearscreen heating (9) but-
tons; this operation restores all the operating
conditions stored previously.IMPORTANTOn leaving the
OFFcondi-
tion, inside air re-circulation
vreturns to
the condition prior to switching off.
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fig. 83

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QUICK FRONT WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
BUTTON
(-MAX-DEFfunction)(fig. 89)
Pressing button (7)
-the climate con-
trol automatically activates timed operation
of all the functions needed to quicken
demisting/defrosting of the windscreen and
front side windows, i.e.:
- it turns on the climate control compres-
sor;
- switches off inside air re-circulation, if on
(both leds off);
- sets the maximum air temperature (HI)
on both displays (1) and (5);
- operates the fan at a predefined speed;
- directs the flow of air towards the wind-
screen and front side window vents;
- turns on rearscreen heating and, if pre-
sent, the wing mirror coils.
When the maximum demisting/defrosting
feature is on, the led on button (7)
-, the
led on the rearscreen heating button (9)
(and the led on button (14)√turn on;
at the same time the leds on button (8)
vgo off.IMPORTANTIf the engine is not warm
enough, the function will not engage the
predefined fan speed immediately, to limit
the flow to the passenger compartment of
air that is not warm enough to demist the
windows.
When the maximum demisting/defrost-
ing function is on, the only manual opera-
tions possible are manual adjustment of the
fan and switching rearscreen heating off.Pressing one of the following buttons
again: (7)
-, (8)v, (12)MONO,
(13)
AUTOor (14)√the system switch-
es off the maximum demisting/defrosting
function, restoring the operating conditions
of the system prior to turning it on, in ad-
dition to activating the last function required,
if any.
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fig. 89

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WING MIRROR
AND REARSCREEN
DEFROSTING/DEMISTING
BUTTON
((fig. 90)
Pressing button (9)
(turns on demist-
ing/defrosting of the rearscreen and, if pre-
sent, the wing mirror coils.
The turning on of this function is shown by
the turning on of the led on the button.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after 20 minutes, or pressing the
button again; the function is also switched
off when the engine is stopped and will not
be switched on again the next time the en-
gine is started.
IMPORTANTThe system turns on
rearscreen heating automatically if the tem-
perature is below 3
°C.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the rearscreen over the heat-
ing filaments to avoid damage that might
cause it to stop working properly.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the conditions of the filter checked
by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services at least
once a year, preferably at the onset of sum-
mer.
If the vehicle is used mainly in dusty or pol-
luted areas it should be checked and if nec-
essary replaced, at shorter intervals.
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The filter has the specific capability of com-
bining the mechanical filtering of the air with
an electrostatic effect so that the outside air
admitted to the passenger compartment is
purified and free of particles such as dust,
pollen, etc.
In addition to the above, it also effective-
ly reduces the concentration of pullutants.
The filtering action takes place under all
air inlet conditions and it is clearly most ef-
fective with the windows shut.The failure to replace the
filter may considerably re-
duce the effectiveness of
the climate control system up to
blocking the air flow from the out-
lets and vents.
fig. 90

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112fig. 103
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fig. 101
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fig. 102
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OPERATION WITH
ENGINE OFF
IMPORTANTBefore using the gearshift
control lever, always check the gear en-
gaged on the display (N,1,2,3,4,5,6,
R).
With the vehicle stopped and the brake
pedal pressed, requests to change gear are
acceptedonlythrough the control lever on
the centre console.
To request gearshifting, in addition to keep-
ing the brake pedal pressed:
– to shift upwards (+) (fig. 101) push
the lever “forwards” (if the car is in first gear
it shifts to second, if in second it shifts to
third and so on up to fifth). If the system
is in neutral (N) or reverse (R) moving the
lever forwards causes the engagement of
first gear (1).– to shift downwards (–) (fig. 101)
push the lever backwards (if the car is in
fifth gear it shifts to fourth, if in fourth it
shifts to third and so on down to first gear).
To allow setting the transmission to neu-
tral (N), starting from the condition with
the vehicle stationary and brake pedal
pressed, move the gearshift lever to the right
(fig. 102). The neutral control (N) is ac-
cepted with car speed below 60 km/h.
From any gear (N,1,2,3,4,5,6) and
with the car practically stationary, it is pos-
sible to request the engagement of reverse
gear pushing the lever to the right and then
backwards (fig. 103). If the car is moving,
the request is not accepted. Wait for the car
to stop and then request gear engagement
again.IMPORTANTOnce a gear has been
changed it is necessary to immediately re-
lease the gearshift control lever after mak-
ing the request. A manoeuvre prolonged
(over 10 seconds) causes the system
switches automatically to CITY.
IMPORTANTWhen parking the vehicle
on a sloping road and engaging a gear to
keep it braked, always check that the re-
configurable multifunction display shows the
new gear engaged and wait for one or two
seconds before releasing the brake pedal to
allow complete engagement of the clutch.

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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.
fig. 110
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OPENING FROM INSIDE
(fig. 126)
Tailgate is released electrically and this can
be performed only when the ignition key
is in positionMARwith car at a standstill
or in STOPorPARKposition for 3 min-
utes without unlocking/locking one of the
doors.
To unlock the tailgate, press button (A)
on the centre console panel.
Tailgate raising is facilitated by the gas
shock springs.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 127)
The tailgate can be opened by remote con-
trol from outside pressing the button (A),
also when the electronic alarm is engaged.
Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by
a double flash of the direction indicators;
closing is accompanied by a single flash.
If an electronic alarm is fitted, with the
opening of the tailgate, the alarm system
switches off volumetric protection and the
tailgate control sensor, the system “beeps”
twice (with the exception of certain mar-
kets).
Closing the tailgate again, the control func-
tions are restored, the system “beeps” twice
(with the exception of certain markets).
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
tailgate raising with the
weights foreseen by the manufac-
turer. The arbitrary addition of
items (such as spoilers, etc.) may
compromise the correct operation
and safety of the actual tailgate.
fig. 127
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The tailgate can be opened:
from the outside of the car - by a
remote control impulse;
from the inside of the door - by de-
pressing the button (A-fig. 126).
IMPORTANTThe non perfect hatchback
closure is shown by the
´symbol being
turned on as the same time as the dedicat-
ed message on the re-configurable multi-
function display.
fig. 126
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SWITCHING ON
THE ASR FUNCTION
The ASR function switches on automati-
cally each time the engine is started.
When travelling the device can be switched
off and on again pressing switch (A-
fig. 136) on the centre console.
Function disconnection is shown by the rel-
evant led on the switch itself being turned
on and by the dedicated message displayed
on the re-configurable multifunction display.
Should the function be disconnected when
running, it will automatically be activated
again at the next ignition and the re-con-
figurable multifunction display will inform
user about this condition by displaying a ded-
icated message.
fig. 136
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ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
The ASR function controls the vehicle dri-
ve and cuts in automatically every time one
or both driving wheels slip.
In slipping conditions, two different control
systems are activated:
1) if slipping involves both driving wheels,
being caused by excessive power transmit-
ted, the ASR device cuts in reducing the pow-
er transmitted by the engine.
2) if slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in automatical-
ly braking the wheel that is slipping, with
an effect similar to that of a self-locking dif-
ferential.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
– slipping of the inner wheel on a bend,
due to the effect of dynamic load changes
or excessive acceleration.
– too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions of
the road surface.
– acceleration on slippery, snowy or frozen
surfaces.
– in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (aquaplaning).The performance of the
system in terms of active
safety should not induce the driver
to take pointless and unnecessary
risks. The style of driving must in
any case be adapted to the condi-
tions of the road surface, visibili-
ty and traffic. Road safety is al-
ways the driver’s responsibility.
WARNING