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To clear all the names, turn the function
on and keep the “MENU” (9) button
pressed for about 4 seconds. The set gives
two beeps and the display shows “ALL
CLR” for about 2 seconds. At this point it
is possible to start the name allocation pro-
cedure.
Volume changing with speed
function (SVC) (excluding
versions with HI-FI BOSE sound
system)
The SVC function makes it possible to au-
tomatically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
To turn the function on/off use “
¯¯” (4)
or “
˙˙” (7). The display will show the cur-
rent status of the function:
– “SVC-ON”: function on
– “SVC-OFF”: function off.Tuner sensitivity
adjustment (SENS DX/LO)
With this function it is possible to change
the sensitivity of automatic station search-
ing. When low sensitivity is set “SENS-
LO” only stations with excellent reception
are sought, when high sensitivity is set
“SENS-DX” all stations are sought. There-
fore, if the car is in an area with a consid-
erable number of stations and you want to
choose only those with a strong signal, set
to low sensitivity “SENS-LO”.
To set the sensitivity, use “
¯¯” (4) or
“
˙˙” (7). The display will show the cur-
rent status of the function:
– “SENS-LO”: low sensitivity
– “SENS-DX”: high sensitivity.Compact Disc data display
function (CD)
With this function it is possible to choose
the information shown by the display, when
listening to a Compact Disc.
Two settings are available:
–TIME(time elapsed since the start of
the track)
–NAME(CD name).
After choosing “CD” in the Menu using
“
▲” (6) or “▼” (8), the display shows
“CD-DISP”. To change the setting use
“
¯¯” (4) or “˙˙” (7).
CD-Changer data display
function(CDC)
(if installed)
This function can be chosen only if a CD-
Changer is connected. In this case the dis-
play will show “CDC-DISP”.
To change function, use “
¯¯” (4) or
“
˙˙” (7).
The display shows the setting among the
two possible: “TIME” and “CD-NR”.
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Regional broadcast reception
function (REG)
Some national broadcasters, at determi-
nate times of the day, transmit regional pro-
grammes which differ from region to region.
This function makes it possible to tune in on-
ly local stations (regional). However if a
regional programme is heard and you wish
to stay tuned to it, the function must be ac-
tivated.
To turn the function on/off, use “
˙˙”
(7) or “
¯¯” (4).
The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “REG-ON”: function on
– “REG-OFF”: function off.
If the function is off and a regional pro-
gramme is tuned that works in a determi-
nate area and the car enters a different area,
the regional station of the new area is re-
ceived.
IMPORTANTWhen the function is off
(“REG-OFF”) and the AF function is on
(alternative frequencies) the radio auto-
matically tunes to the frequency of the se-
lection selected with the strongest signal.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
(fig. 154)
Selecting the
Compact Disc player
To turn on the Compact Disc player inte-
grated in the set, when a CD is already in-
serted, turn the set on, then briefly and re-
peatedly press the “SRC” button (14) to
select the “CD” operating mode. Inserting
a CD, also with the device off, the CD play-
er is turned on.
Inserting/ejecting a CD
To insert the CD set it gently in place (3)
to activate the powered loading system,
which will position it correctly.
Press “
˚” (5), with the device on, to op-
erate the powered CD eject system.
After ejection, the source heard before play-
ing the CD will return. The CD cannot be
ejected if the device is off.Possible error messages
If the CD inserted is illegible, the display
will show the wording “CD-ERROR”, for
about 2 seconds, then the CD is ejected and
the previous source before the CD was se-
lected returns.
Display information
When the CD player is working, the dis-
play shows information which has the fol-
lowing meaning:
“T05”: shows the number of the track on
the CD
“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since
the start of the track (if the corresponding
Menu function is on)
“MADONNA”: shows the name given
to the CD.
Select track (forward/backward)
Briefly press “
▲” (6) to play the next
track on the CD and “
▼” (8) to play the
previous one.
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SENSITIVITY function
(tuner sensitivity adjustment)
With this function it is possible to change
the sensitivity of automatic station search-
ing. When low sensitivity is set “SENSITIV-
ITY LOCAL” only stations with excellent re-
ception are sought, when high sensitivity
is set “SENSITIVITY DISTANCE” all stations
are sought. Therefore, if the car is in an area
with a considerable number of stations and
you want to choose only those with a strong
signal, set the low sensitivity “SENSITIVI-
TY LOCAL”.
To set the sensitivity, use 4(
¯¯) or 7
(
˙˙). The display will show the current sta-
tus of the function:
– “SENSITIVITY: LOCAL”: low sensitivity;
– “SENSITIVITY: DISTANCE”: high sensi-
tivity.SVC SETTING function
(volume changing with speed)
(excluding versions with HI-FI
BOSE sound system)
This function makes it possible to auto-
matically adapt the volume level to the
speed of the car, increasing it as the speed
increases to maintain the ratio with the noise
level inside the passenger compartment.
To turn the function on/off use 4(
¯¯)
or7(
˙˙). The display will show the cur-
rent status of the function:
– “SVC SETTING: ON”: function on;
– “SVC SETTING: OFF”: function off.CD NAMING function
(allocating a name to a CD)
With the CD NAME function it is possible
to assign names (maximum 8 characters)
up to 30 CD.
This function can be chosen only if a Com-
pact Disc or CD Changer is on. To turn on,
use4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙): the display will
show “CD NAMING FUNCTION”. If the CD
already has a name, this will be shown on
the display, if not, eight dashes will be
shown. If storage is no longer available for
a new name, the display will show the first
name stored.
To change the name or give a name to the
new CD press 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙). Press
the buttons again to choose the position of
the character to be changed. Press 6(
N)
or8(
O) to choose or change the charac-
ter.
To store the name, press button 9
(MENU-PS). The display will show “CD
NAME”.
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other crashes is high. Leave the car imme-
diately and go beyond the guard-rail.
– If doors are blocked, do not try to get
out of the car breaking the windscreen
which is stratified. The windows and rear
screen are easier to break.
– Remove the ignition key of the vehi-
cles involved.
– If you note a smell of fuel or other
chemical products, do not smoke and
have a cigarette stubbed out.
– To put out fires, even small ones, use
the extinguisher, blankets, sand, or earth.
Never use water.
– If use of the lighting system is not nec-
essary, disconnect the battery negative
terminal (–).IN THE EVENT
OF AN ACCIDENT
– It is important to keep calm.
– If you are not directly involved, stop at
least a few dozen metres away from the
accident.
– On motorways, stop without blocking
the emergency lane.
– Turn the engine off and the hazard
warning lights on.
– At night, illuminate the place of the
accident with the headlights.
– Take care, do not risk being run over.
– Signal the accident placing the trian-
gle at regulation distance in a clearly visi-
ble place.
– Call the emergency organisation, giv-
ing the most accurate information possi-
ble. On motorways use the special phones
provided.
– In motorways pileups, especially with
poor visibility, the risk of being involved in
IF PEOPLE ARE INJURED
– An injured person must never be aban-
doned. Helping is compulsory also for per-
sons not directly involved in the accident.
– Do not crowd around injured people.
– Reassure the injured person that help
is on the way, and stay near to overcome
any panic.
– Release or cut the seat belt restraining
injured persons.
– Do not give injured persons anything
to drink.
– An injured person should never be
moved except in the following circum-
stances.
– Remove an injured person from the
car only in danger of fire, sinking or
falling. When removing an injured person:
do not pull the limbs or bend the head and
keep the body as horizontal as possible.
FIRST AID KIT
In addition to the first-aid kit, it is also
wise to keep an extinguisher and a blan-
ket in the car.
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DIESEL FUEL FILTER
(JTD16Vversions)
DRAINING CONDENSATION
WATER
The presence of water in
the supply circuit may
cause serious damage to
the entire injection system and
cause irregular running of the
engine. If the
cwarning light
turns on together with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multi-
function display, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services as
soon as possible to have the sys-
tem relieved.
AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner is connected to the tem-
perature and air flow sensors which send
to the control unit the electric signals
needed for correct operation of the injec-
tion and ignition system.
It must therefore always be in perfect
conditions, to ensure correct operation of
the engine, low consumption and exhaust
emission levels.
If the operations con-
cerning cleaner replace-
ment described below are
not carried out correctly and with
the due precautions, they may
compromise the travelling safety
of the vehicle. You are recom-
mended to have this operation
carried out by Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
If the car is habitually
used in dusty areas, the
cleaner should be replaced
at shorter intervals than those
specified in the Programmed
Maintenance Schedule.
Any attempt to clean the
cleaner may damage it,
leading to serious engine
damage.