2007 Alfa Romeo 8C instrument panel

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B
C
D
F
C
D
E
B
A
AB
Controls on inside roofA) Anti-lift alarm system deactivation buttonB) Alarm system motion sensor deactivation
buttonC) Radio/Radio Navigator voice control
microphoneD) Passenger’s airbag deactivation warning
light. Ref. 21 Controls to the left of the steering
wheel
A) Headlight switchB) External rear-view mirror controlsC) TRIP button, see page 58D) MENU button, see page 47E) Instrument panel brightness control button
(up)F) Instrument panel brightness control button
(down)Controls on front roof panel
A) Central light switchB) RH side light switch

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
1) Speedometer 2) Warning lights
3)
Rev. Counter
4)
Reconfi gurable multifunction display

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Brightness adjustment
This function allows you to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel to 8 levels.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
highlights the level previously set.
- press button + o – to adjust;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.Speed limit
This function allows you to set the vehicle
speed limit (km/h or mph). When this limit is
exceeded, you are warned with an acoustic and
visual warning and a message appears on the
display (see the section “Warning lights and
messages”).
To set the speed limit proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
OFF is displayed ;
- Press the + button: the message ON; is
displayed briefl y press the MENU button
then press the buttons +/– to set the
desired speed (the value fl ashes during
setting).
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the main page or hold it down to return to
the standard page.
WARNING: The value can be set between
30 and 250 km/h (or 20 and 150 mph)
depending on the unit of measure previously
set (see the chapter “Unit of measure” below).
When the +/– button is pressed once, the speed
is increased/decreased by 5 units. Holding the
+/– button down, the value automatically
increases/decreases continuously until you
release the button. When you are close to the
desired value, release the button and then press
it briefly a few times until you reach the desired
value.To cancel the setting:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the message
ON is displayed;
- press button –: the message OFF is
displayed;
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.

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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
The failure warnings shown on the display are
divided into two categories: critical and serious
failures.
All the failure warnings are accompanied by
the illumination of the relative warning light on
the instrument panel (where provided) and by
specific warning messages (if needed).
In some cases, the failure warnings may also
be accompanied by an acoustic warning (the
volume is adjustable). These are synthetic and
precautionary warnings and suggest the prompt
action you need to take when a malfunction
occurs. These warnings should however not be
considered exhaustive and/or an alternative to
the instructions given in this Owner’s manual,
which must always be read carefully and
thoroughly.
Whatever the failure warning, always refer to
this section.Critical failures
These are shown on the display for an indefinite
time and interrupt any other information
displayed at that moment. Every time the key
is turned to MAR the warnings will reappear
until the malfunction that caused the failure is
corrected. This “cycle” can be interrupted by
pressing the MENU button: In this case, the
symbol referring to the malfunction will remain
displayed at the bottom left of the display
until the malfunction that caused the failure is
corrected.Serious failures
These are shown on the display for about 20
seconds and then disappear, but reappear every
time the key is turned to MAR. When the 20
seconds have elapsed, or when the MENU
button is pressed, the symbol referring to the
malfunction will remain displayed at the bottom
left of the display until the malfunction that
caused the failure is corrected.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSWARNING: When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, if the warning light does not illuminate
or if it illuminates while driving, immediately
contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
Excessive coolant temperature
(*)
Combined with the “Coolant
thermometer”, it illuminates together with
the warning light on the instrument panel
and indicates an excessive temperature of the
coolant.
In this condition, stop the vehicle and have
the cooling system checked by an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network. INDICATORS AND
WARNING LIGHTS
Rear fog lights
When the rear fog lights are turned
on.
Position lights / low beams
Illuminates when the position lights
or low beams are activated.
High beams
When the high beams are turned on
or used to flash.
Low beams
Illuminates when the low beams are
activated.
Low fuel
When this warning light illuminates,
it means that there are about 14
litres of fuel left in the tank.Engine failure control system
(EOBD)
In normal conditions, this warning
light should illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and go off as soon as the engine
is started. This will show that the warning light is
working properly.
If the warning light remains on or illuminates
while driving, it indicates that there is a failure
in the fuel supply/ignition and emission control
system. This failure could cause high exhaust
emissions, loss of performance, poor vehicle
handling and high consumption levels.
In these conditions you can proceed slowly
without demanding engine performance.
Prolonged use of the vehicle when the warning
light is on can cause damage. Therefore, as
soon as possible contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
The warning light will go out if the problem
disappears. The error will be stored in any case.

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D
B
A
G
FE
D
H
C
PARK OFF
This function disables the automatic activation
of the electric parking brake (EPB) (see page
137). The EPB is deactivated/reactivated by
pressing button
D.
Rear window opening
Press button
E to open the rear window.
It can only be opened when the vehicle is
stationary.
The button is disabled after the doors have been
locked.CENTRE CONSOLE
CONTROLS
Hazard warning lights
Press button
A to turn on the hazard lights. These
lights will operate with the ignition key in any
position. Press the button again to turn them off.
When these lights are on, the direction
indicators, the relevant warning lights on the
instrument panel and the button are flashing.
WARNING: When the hazard warning lights
are activated, the direction indicators control is
disabled.
Low grip
This mode should be used on particularly
slippery road surfaces (e.g., rain, snow, ice). To
activate/deactivate this mode, press button
B.
When this function is active, the letter “W
illuminates on the display ”.
VDC system
The VDC system is automatically activated when
starting the engine.
The system can be turned on or off while driving
by pressing button
C, the following messages will
appear: “ASR/VDC deactivated” and “ASR/VDC
activated”. To prevent accidental deactivation,
you must press the button for about 1 second to
deactivate the VDC system.
When the system is deactivated, the amber
warning light
on the instrument panel
illuminates.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
SPORT mode
Use button
D to select SPORT mode, which is
a sport setting for the Q-Select gearbox and
traction control.
Please note that selecting SPORT mode will
reduce driving comfort during gearshifting.
When this function is active, the letter “S
illuminates on the display”.
“Automatic gearshift” mode (AUTO)
Button
E activates/deactivates automatic
operation of the Q-Select gearbox.
When this mode is activated, the gear displayed
is replaced with the letter “D” and gearshifting
will be automatic.Reverse
Button
F engages reverse gear.
START button
Press button
G, with the key turned to MAR and
the brake pedal depressed, to start the engine.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
Pull up the lever EPB
H to engage/disengage
the electric parking brake.ROOF PANEL BUTTONS
Anti-lift alarm system deactivation
Press button
A to deactivate the anti-lift alarm.
When this function is deactivated, the LED on the
button flashes for 3 seconds and then turns off.
Deactivating the alarm system motion sensors
Press button B to deactivate the alarm
system motion sensors. When this function is
deactivated, the LED on the button flashes for 3
seconds and then turns off.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
There is a button on the front central dashboard
that activates door locking and unlocking:D - door locking/unlocking.
OPEN DOOR WARNING
LIGHTS
If the doors and the engine/luggage
compartment lids are not closed properly, this is
signalled by the illumination of relative symbols
on the instrument panel display, accompanied by
the messages “Door open” or “Doors open”.DOOR LOCK ECU
INITIALISATION
Every time the battery is reconnected or a
fuse replaced, you must perform the system
initialisation procedure to ensure proper system
operation. To perform this procedure, lock and
then unlock the doors using the door remote
control.DOOR COURTESY LIGHT
Each door has a courtesy light
E fitted on the
lower part of the door panel to light up the area
where you get into and out of the vehicle.
We suggest that you move the seat fully back
before getting out of the vehicle, which also
makes it easier to get back in.