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IMPORTANTIn the case of fast start-
ing, turning the key directly from STOP
toAV V, the recognition code might not
be transmitted completely, preventing the
engine from starting: try again more
slowly.
IMPORTANTThe system is protected
by two fuses housed in the main fusebox
(see “If a fuse or relay blows” in the
chapter “In an emergency”).
EMERGENCY STARTING
If it is not possible to deactivate the en-
gine inhibitor with the ignition key, Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services can carry out
the emergency procedures using the code
of the CODE card, or, you may do this
yourself, following the procedure de-
scribed below.
IMPORTANTYou are advised to care-
fully read the entire procedure before car-
rying it out.If a mistake is made during the emer-
gency procedure, the ignition key should
be turned to the STOPposition and the
operations must be repeated from the s-
tart (point 1).
1) Read the 5-figure electronic code on
the CODE card.
2) Turn the ignition key to the MAR
position.
3) Fully depress the accelerator pedal
and keep it pressed. The EOBD/fuel sup-
ply-ignition system failure warning light
will come on for eight seconds ap-
proximately and will then go out; now re-
lease the accelerator pedal.
4) The warning light begins to
flash: after it has flashed for the same
number of times as the first digit on the
code of the card, press completely and
hold down the accelerator pedal until the
warning light comes on (for 4 sec-
onds) and then goes out again; now re-
lease the accelerator pedal.
5) The warning light will begin to
flash: after it has flashed for the same
number of times as the second digit on
the code of the CODE card, press com-
pletely and hold down the accelerator
pedal.
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6) Repeat this procedure in the same
way for the other digits on the CODE card
code.
7) After entering the last figure, keep
the accelerator pedal pressed. The warn-
ing light turns on (for four seconds)
and then goes off; now release the accel-
erator pedal.
8) A quick flash of the warning light
(for appr. 4 seconds) confirms that
the operation has taken place correctly.
9) Start the car turning the ignition key
from the MARposition to the AVV po-
sition without returning the key to the
STOPposition.
Conversely, if the warning light
stays on, turn the ignition key to STOP
and repeat the procedure starting from
point 1).
IMPORTANTAfter emergency start-
ing it is advisable to turn to an Alfa
Romeo Authorized Service, because the
procedure described must be repeated
each time the engine is started.
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ACTIVATING THE ALARM
When the doors and boot/bonnet lids
are closed and the ignition key is in the
STOPposition (key removed), point the
remote control towards the car and press
the button on the ignition key.
With the exception of some markets the
system sounds a “BEEP”, the hazard
warning lights turn on for appr. three sec-
onds and the door lock is engaged.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis characterised by a
change in the frequency at which the led
(A-fig. 12) flashes. If an anomaly is
detected the system gives off a further
“BEEP”.Surveillance
When the system has been turned on,
the led (A-fig. 12) on the dashboard
will flash to indicate that the system is in
the surveillance mode.
The led (A) inside the car flashes
throughout the whole time the vehicle is
under surveillance.
IMPORTANT Operation of the elec-
tronic alarm is adapted at the origin to
the regulations of the different countries.
Self-diagnosis and monitoring of
doors and bonnet/boot
If, after the alarm has been activated, a
second acoustic signal is heard, check
that all the doors and bonnet/boot are
closed properly and engage the system
once again.
On the other hand, if a door or bon-
net/boot lid is not correctly closed it will
not be controlled by the system.
If the control signal is repeated when
the doors and bonnet/boot are closed
properly this means that the self-diagno-
sis function has detected a system operat-
ing fault, in which case it is necessary
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
DEACTIVATING THE ALARM
To deactivate the alarm press the button
on the remote control. The system per-
forms the following (with the exception
of some markets):
– the direction indicators turn on twice
briefly
– two beeps are sounded briefly by the
siren
– the doors are released.
IMPORTANT If the led in the car s-
tays on when the system has been deac-
tivated, (maximum of 2 minutes or until
the ignition key is moved to MAR) the
following should be borne in mind:
– if the led stays on permanently, it
means that the remote control batteries
are flat and need replacing;
– if the led continues to flash, but at
different intervals than normal, it means
that attempts to steal the car have been
made, counting the number of flashes it
is also possible to identify the type of at-
tempt:
1 flash: right front door
2 flashes: left front door
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3 flashes: right rear door
4 flashes: left rear door
5 flashes: volumetric sensors
6 flashes: bonnet
7 flashes: boot
8 flashes: tampering with car starting
cables
9 flashes: tampering with battery cables
or cutting emergency key cables
10 flashes: at least three causes of alarm.WHEN THE ALARM IS
TRIGGERED
When the alarm is engaged it will sound
when:
– One of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot is opened.
– The battery is disconnected or the
electric cables are cut, or the emergency
key cables are cut.
– Intrusion into the passenger compart-
ment, e.g. window being broken (volu-
metric protection).
– Attempt to start the engine (key at
MAR).
Depending on the markets, the trigger-
ing of the alarm will activate the siren
and the hazard warning lights (for about
26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary de-
pending on the versions/markets. How-
ever a maximum number of cycles is fore-
seen. Once the alarm cycle has come to
an end the system will return to its nor-
mal monitoring state.
SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
To switch off the alarm, press the re-
mote control button on the key. If the
alarm does not turn off due to a flat re-
mote control battery or system fault,
open the door after unlocking with the
lock key, then place the key in the igni-
tion switch and turn it to MAR.
To turn on the alarm again, turn the key
toSTOPand remove it, then press the
remote control button after leaving the
car and shutting the doors. If the alarm
does not turn on and the led on the re-
mote control gives only one brief flash
while the led on the dashboard stays on
glowing steadily for about 2 minutes, the
key battery should be replaced by a new
one of the equivalent type on sale c/o
normal retailers. To change the battery
follow the instructions given at paragraph
“Key battery change” on previous pages.
If it is not possible to switch on the
alarm with a new remote control battery,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
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MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATIONS
In keeping with the laws in force in
each country on the subject of radio fre-
quency, we point out that:
– the separate homologation numbers
for each market are given on the last
pages of this handbook before the alpha-
betical index (for some countries also ho-
mologation document);
– for markets in which the transmitter
needs to be marked with the homologa-
tion number, this has been stated on the
component.
(Depending on the versions/markets,
the code may also be marked on the
transmitter and/or on the receiver).
REMOTE CONTROL
DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
The system comprises a receiver and a
transmitter (remote control) incorporated
in the key (B-fig. 14). To lock/unlock
the locks, point the transmitter towards
the car, press and release the button
(C). If, when pressing the remote control
push-button (C), the led (A) (where re-
quired) issues just a short flash, replace
the batteries as described in the “The Al-
fa Romeo CODE system” paragraph.
IMPORTANT Should it be necessary
to programme additional remote controls,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IGNITION DEVICE
THE SWITCH (fig. 15)
The switch has four positions:
–STOP: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, all services excluded a-
part from those powered directly (e.g.
hazard warning light I.C.S. system (ex-
cept climate control).
–ACC: position for using the cigar
lighter and of the I.C.S. system (except
climate control).
–MAR: drive position. The engine
lock is deactivated and all electrical de-
vices are powered.
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IMPORTANTNever leave the key in
this position when the engine is station-
ary.
–AV V: starting the engine.
IMPORTANT If the engine does not
start return the ignition key to the STOP
position and repeat the sequence.
The ignition block is fitted with a safety
device preventing it from being moved to
theAVV position when the engine is al-
ready running.If the ignition device is
tampered with (for ex-
ample during an at-
tempted break-in) have it checked
over by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services, before travelling again.
STEERING LOCK
Engaging lock:
– move the key to the STOPposition
and remove the key lightly turning the
steering wheel to facilitate the locking ac-
tion.
Releasing the lock:
– turn the key to the MARposition
and gently rock the steering wheel in
both directions.
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key
from the ignition to prevent any
passenger in the car from inadver-
tently activating the controls.
Never leave children unattended in
a car. Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the vehicle is fac-
ing uphill, first gear and if the ve-
hicle is facing downhill, reverse.
WARNING
Never remove the key
with the car on the
move. The steering wheel would
lock automatically the first time
the steering wheel is turned. This
also occurs if the car is towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft Device) that could badly
affect performance and safety,
cause the lapse of warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the
car with homologation require-
ments.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
The automatic door locking function acti-
vates automatically when the car speed
exceeds 20 km/h.
This function can be deactivated and re-
activated by the following procedure, to
be carried out with the car at a standstill,
key at STOPand doors closed:
- turn the key to MAR
- keep button (A-fig. 20) on the cen-
tral console pressed until completing a full
centralised door locking cycle (opening
and closing or vice versa).IMPORTANTDepending on the ver-
sions/markets the lock for the key may
only be present on the driver’s door.
– To close the door, turn the key in the
opposite direction.
Rear doors
– To open the door, only with the inner
knob (A-fig. 17) raised, pull the open-
ing handle (B-fig. 18).
– To close the door in safety, press the
button (A-fig. 17) also with the door
open, then close it.
OPENING/CLOSING FROM
OUTSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door, turn the key (clock-
wise for the driver’s door, counter-clock-
wise for the passenger’s door) and then
remove the key and pull the handle (A-
fig. 16).
Before opening a door
ensure that this can be
done safely.
WARNING
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– To open the door pull handle (B).
– To close the door press the knob (A)
even when the door is open, and then
close it.
OPENING/CLOSING
FROM INSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door pull the handle
(A-fig. 19) regardless of the position
of knob (B-fig. 19).
– Pull the door to close; then, to pre-
vent the door from being opened from
CENTRALIZED LOCKING
This permits centralized locking of all
doors, both front and rear.
To operate the centralized locking de-
vice the doors must be perfectly closed
otherwise the system will not work.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is
not closed properly the led on the relative
“door open” display will come on.
For versions/markets where applicable,
central locking depends on the complete
closing of all the doors and of the boot.
–From outside: when the doors are
closed, insert and turn the key in the lock
of one of the two front doors.
IMPORTANTDepending on the ver-
sions/markets the lock for the key may
only be present on the driver’s door. outside, press the button (A-fig. 20)
on the centre console or the knob (B-
fig. 19).
Rear doors (fig. 21)
The rear doors can only
be opened if the child
safety lock has been released.
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–From inside: with the doors closed,
press the button (A-fig. 20) on the
centre console or one of the knobs
(B-fig. 19) on the front doors to en-
gage (lock) central locking.
By pressing the knob (A-fig. 21) on
one of the rear doors only that particular
door will be locked.
To unlock central locking press the button
again (A-fig. 20).
IMPORTANT For the front doors it is
not possible to keep the knob (B-
fig. 19) down if the door has not been
shut properly.
IMPORTANT If the power supply is
interrupted (burnt fuse, battery discon-
nected etc.) each door can be opened
manually from both inside and outside
the vehicle.
IMPORTANT The centralized locking
system can be deactivated, thus unlock-
ing all doors, by lifting the door opening
lever on one of the two front doors.CHILD SAFETY LOCK (fig. 22)
The rear doors are equipped with a spe-
cial device which prevents the door being
opened from inside.
The device can be engaged when the
door is open by acting on the relative con-
trol using the ignition key.
Position1= Device inactive
Position2= Device engaged.
This device should be used when chil-
dren are in the back seat to prevent them
from opening the door whilst the car is
moving.IMPORTANT Do not overlook child
safety; the following recommendations
should be heeded:
– Engage the child safety device.
– Do not leave a child alone in the vehi-
cle.
– Follow the current laws regarding
child restraint and safety systems.
After activating the safety
device check that it is
working correctly by pulling on the
inner lever used to open the door.
WARNING
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