2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Owner handbook (in English)

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A) Adjustable central and side vents.B) Air conditioning and heating system
controls.C) Air vents for foot area.D) Fixed air vents for side windows.E) Fixed air vents for windscreen.
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic dual-
zone air conditioner/heater,
which adjusts the air temperature, its distribution
and flow in the passenger compartment in two
separate zones: driver side and passenger side.OPERATING MODES
Automatic
This mode automatically adjusts humidity
and ventilation according to the selected
temperature.
Partially Automatic
This is used to adjust certain parameters
manually, while others remain automatic.
Manual
This mode allows the user to set different values
as desired.

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AB
D
F
H
J
C
E
G
I
Controls A) Left-hand temperature controlB) Air conditioning compressor activation/
deactivationC) Left-hand air distribution controlD) Windscreen defogging/demistingE) Fan speed adjustmentF) Recirculation functionG) Right-hand air distribution controlH)
Rear window and external rear-view mirror
defogging/demisting
I) Right-hand temperature settingJ) Residual heat function.

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Air distribution controls C
and G
They can operate in two modes:
Automatic (AUTO)
the air flow distribution is controlled by the
electronic system depending on the climate
conditions and the selected temperature.
Manual
This is used to direct the air flow in the six
positions of the respective areas (driver-
passenger).

Temperature selection
controls A and I
This is used to set the temperature desired
inside the passenger compartment.
The end positions activate the functions
“LO” and “HI” (minimum and maximum air
temperature). Activation
Fully automatic operation: turn the controls
C, E
and
G to AUTO.
Deactivation
Deactivate the compressor by pressing the button
B and set the control to OFF
E (fan speed).
Air conditioning control
switch B
Released
the air conditioner is on. The air is cooled and/
or only dehumidified according to the selected
temperature.
Pressed (LED on)
The air conditioner is off.
However, heating is still enabled and will turn
on according to the temperature set.

Fan speed control E
It can operate in three modes:
Automatic (AUTO)
The air flow is controlled by the electronic
system according to the selected temperature to
be reached and maintained.
Manual “OFF”
Turn the control to this position to turn off the air
conditioning and to only allow air inlet from the
outside when the vehicle is in motion.
Fan speed
The four setting positions allow the occupants to
select the air flow rate.

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Residual heat function J
This function allows the user to maintain the
temperature set for the passenger compartment
for a certain time (15 minutes), even after the
key has been turned to STOP. To activate this
function, push the “REST” button before turning
the key to STOP.
Once selected, this function is activated when
the key is turned to STOP and sets the following
features:
- bilevel air distribution
- compressor deactivation
- minimum fan speed
- air recirculation activation
- water recirculation pump activation
The system is deactivated after 15 minutes or
when the key is turned to MAR.
In addition, the REST function will be disabled
(if active), when the battery voltage is below
11.5V. When the outside temperature is above
25°C it will not be possible to activate the
function.

Air recirculation switch F
Released
the air flow comes from the outside.
When outside temperatures exceed 35 °C,
the air recirculation option remains on with a
120-second pause every twenty minutes, to
refresh the air.
Pressed (LED on)
The air flow comesfrom inside the passenger
compartment.
The recirculation speeds up air heating or
cooling.
Prolonged use is not advisable.

Windscreen defogging/
demisting switch D
Press this switch (LED on) to activate
windscreen defogging/demisting.
To deactivate this function, press the switch.

Defogging/demisting switch
H for rear window and
external rear-view mirrors
It is activated by operating the switch
H and
activation is signalled by the LED.
If it is not deactivated within thirty minutes
after activation, this function deactivates
automatically.
It is however advisable to deactivate it once the
defogging/demisting process is complete.
Once the internal temperature has stabilised at
the desired level, you are advised not to change
the position of the selector unless the external
temperature changes drastically.
A change in the position of the temperature
selection switch will involve a difference
between temperature inside the passenger
compartment and the air coming out of the
vents. This difference will gradually decrease as
the system works at full, stabilised speed.

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I
A
J
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ADJUSTABLE VENTS
These can be positioned vertically and
longitudinally using control
I.
Using control
J you can adjust the air flow.
The vents
A have these features.FIXED AIR DISTRIBUTION
VENTS
These cannot be adjusted and are designed
specifically for demisting/defrosting or cooling
certain areas.
Vents
C, D and
E have these features.

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CAR STEREO
SYSTEMThe system is made up of:1) Two 38 mm Tweeters with 25 Wrms output
power installed in the dashboard.2) Two 165 mm mid-woofers with 20 Wrms
output power installed in the door panels.

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BOSE HI-FI
SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)The Bose HI-FI audio system has been carefully
designed to provide the best acoustics, also
based on the type of passenger compartment.
Technical Information:
The Bose HI-FI system is composed of:1) Two 38 mm Tweeters with 25 Wrms output
power installed in the dashboard.2) A sub-woofer box with 100 Wrms output
power bass-reflex type, installed in the
footwell.3) A power amplifier with DSP with 8
independent channels installed behind the
rear panel.4) A 290 mm sub-woofer with 100 Wrms
output power installed behind the driver’s
seat.
5)
Two 80 mm mid-range speakers with 25
Wrms output power installed on the rear
pillar
6) Two 165 mm mid-woofers with 40 Wrms
output power installed in the door panels

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IPOD CONNECTION
SOCKET (OPTIONAL)
A socket is located in the glove compartment to
connect an iPod.
This socket can be installed with both audio
system configurations.NAVIGATOR
(OPTIONAL)
The car stereo can come equipped with a GPS
navigation system.