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– MP3 DISPLAY (CD MP3 display setting);
– CDC DISPLAY (CD Changer display set-
ting, if installed);
– SENSITIVITY (tuning sensitivity);
– SVC SETTING (automatic volume con-
trol in relation to speed) (excluding versions
with HI-FI BOSE sound system);
– CD NAMING FUNCTION (allocation of CD
names, only with CD or CD Changer select-
ed);
– PHONE setting (volume of phone, if in-
stalled);
– HICUT FUNCTION (treble reduction);
– IGNITION TIME (turning off mode);
To exit the Menu function, press button 11
(MENU-PRESET SCAN) again.PRESET/USER/CLASSIC/
ROCK/JAZZ function (turning
the equalizer on/off)
The integrated equalizer can be turned on
or off. With the equalizer off, it is possible
to change the sound settings only adjust-
ing the bass (“BASS”) and treble tones
(“TREBLE”), while activating the function
makes it possible to adjust the sound curves.
To turn the equalizer off, select “PRESET”
with6(
N) or 8(O).
To turn the equalizer on, select one of the
following with 6(
N) or 8(O):
– “USER” (adjustment of the 7 equaliz-
er bands that can be changed by the user);
– “CLASSIC” (predefined equaliser ad-
justment for optimal listening conditions of
classic music);
– “ROCK” (predefined equaliser adjust-
ment for optimal listening conditions of rock
and pop music);
– “JAZZ” (predefined equaliser adjust-
ment for optimal listening conditions of jazz
music).After selecting the last adjustment set in
the Menu using 6(
N) or 8(O), use
4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙) to change it.
When one of the equalizer settings is on,
the display shows “EQ”.
USER EQ SETTINGS function
(equalizer settings only if the
USER setting has been selected)
To set a personal equalizer adjustment, use
6(
N) or 8(O) to selected the “USER EQ
SETTINGS” function.
To change the equalizer settings, use
4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
The display shows a graph with 7 bars,
where each bar represents a frequency for
the left or right channel. Choose the bar to
be adjusted using 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙); the
bar chosen starts to flash and it is possible
to adjust it using 6(
N) or 8(O).
To store the new settings, press button 9
(MENU-PS) again. The display still shows
“USER EQ SETTINGS”.

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REGIONAL MODE function
(regional broadcast reception)
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 4(
¯¯)
or7(
˙˙).
The display will show the current status
of the function:
– “REGIONAL MODE: ON”: function on;
– “REGIONAL MODE: 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
(“REGIONAL MODE-OFF”) and the AF func-
tion is on (alternative frequencies) the ra-
dio automatically tunes to the frequency of
the station selected with the strongest sig-
nal.CD DISPLAY function
(compact Disc data display)
With this function it is possible to choose
the information shown by the display, when
listening to a Compact Disc.
After selecting the “CD” function in the Me-
ny with 6(
N) or 8(O) the display shows
“CD DISPLAY”. To change the setting use
buttons4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
Two settings are available:
– “TIME” (time elapsed since the start
of the track);
– “NAME” (CD name).
MP3 DISPLAY function
(Compact Disc MP3 data display)
With this function it is possible to choose
the information shown by the display, when
listening to Compact Disc containing MP3
tracks.
The function can be turned on only if a
CD MP3 is inserted: in this case the display
shows “MP3 DISPLAY”. To change the func-
tion use 4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).Four settings are available:
– “DIR” (folder name);
– “TRACK” (track name);
– “TIME” (time elapsed since the start
of the track);
– “NAME” (CD name).
CDC DISPLAY function
(CD Changer data display) (if
installed)
It is possible to select this function only if
there is CD Changer connected. In this case
the display shows “CDC DISPLAY”.
To change the function use button
4(
¯¯) or 7(˙˙).
Three settings are available:
– “TIME” (time elapsed since the start
of the track);
– “CD NR” (CD number);
– “NAME” (CD name).

IN AN EMERGENCY
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– Using the wrench provided (A-
fig. 5), loosen the fastening bolts by
about one turn.
– Set the jack under the car, near the
wheel to be changed taking care not to
damage the plastic streamlined guard.
– Work the jack crank (A-fig. 6), to
extend it until the groove (B) on the
upper part of jack is correctly inserted on
the lower profile of the body (C) approx.
40 cm from the profile of the wheelhouse.
– Work the jack and raise the car until
the wheel is a few centimetres from the
ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening
bolts and remove the wheel.– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the spare wheel with the hub are clean
and free of impurities which may later
cause the fastening bolts to slacken.
– Install the spare wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding
pin (B).
– Using the wrench provided, fasten the
five bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown in fig. 8.REFITTING A NORMAL WHEEL
– Following the procedure described
previously, raise the car and remove the
spare wheel.
For versions with steel rims:
– Fit the normal wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding
pin (B).
– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the wheel with the hub are clean and free
of impurities which may later cause the
fastening bolts to slacken.
fig. 5
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fig. 6
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Thousands of km
(*) Or every 3 years for harsh conditions (cold climates, city driving or prolonged lengths of time at idle speed, dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt).
Or every 5 years, regardless of mileage.
Sight check for conditions of timing gear drive toothed belt
Change counter-rotating shaft drive belt
Change timing gear drive belt (*)
Change accessory poly-V drive belt
Change spark plugs
Check operation of engine control system (through diagnosis socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and engine oil filter
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change fuel filter (JTD versions)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
Check emissions/smoke at the exhaust (JTD versions)

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BATTERY
The battery is of the “Limited
Maintenance” type and is fitted with an
optical indicator (A-fig. 12) for check-
ing the electrolyte level and charge.
Under normal conditions of use the elec-
trolyte does not need topping up with dis-
tilled water. To make sure that it is in effi-
cient conditions, at routine intervals check
the indicator on the battery cover which
should be dark in colour with a green cen-
tral area.
If the indicator is a bright light colour, or
dark without the green central area, con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
fig. 12
A0A0224b
Batteries contain harmful
substances for the envi-
ronment. To change the
battery we advise contacting Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services who
are equipped for disposal respect-
ing nature and the law.
The incorrect installation
of electric accessories
may cause serious dam-
age to the vehicle. If, after buy-
ing the car, you wish to install
accessories (alarm, radio,
radiotelephone, etc.) contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services who
will be able to suggest the most
suitable devices and above all
advise about the need to use a
more powerful battery.
If the car is to remain
inactive for a long time in
very cold conditions,
remove the battery and take it to
a warm place, otherwise it may
freeze.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the dust/pollen filter checked once
a year by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services,
preferably at the onset of summer.
If the car is mainly used in dusty or heav-
ily polluted areas, the filter should be
changed at more frequent intervals than
specified in the Scheduled Maintenance
Programme.
IMPORTANTThe failure to replace
the pollen filter can considerably reduce
the effectiveness of the climate control
system.
When working on the
battery or near to it,
always protect the eyes
with goggles.
The liquid contained in
the battery is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid con-
tact with the skin or eyes. The
battery should be charged in a
well ventilated place away from
naked flames or possible sources
of sparks: danger of explosion
and fire.