2007 Alfa Romeo 8C service

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- Parking brake system overhaul
The EPB system requires maintenance,
therefore contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network to
have the system corrected.
CAUTION
In the event of an electric
parking brake failure, contact an
Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network as soon as
possible.
Emergency disengagement
In the event that the electric parking brake locks
with a total system failure, you need to manually
release the parking brake using the special tool
provided in the toolkit.
Proceed as follows:
- Move the left-hand seat fully forward and
fully tilt the backrest.
- Using a screwdriver remove the cover
D by
prising on its left-hand side.- Insert the special tool in the just uncovered
pipe.
- Turn the handle clockwise until it is
released.
- Remove the tool from the pipe and refi t the
cover.
CAUTION
After each manual emergency
release, the electric parking brake
system will be inefficient until its
operation is corrected by an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.

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USING THE VEHICLE
TYRESTYRE INFLATION
PRESSURE WHEN COLD
The tyre inflating ratings shown in this manual
must be read as values applicable with cold
tyres.
CAUTION
When winter tyres are fitted,
it is advisable not to exceed a speed
of 220 km/h. Always observe the
regulations in force in the country
where you are driving and follow
the instructions provided by the tyre
manufacturer.
CAUTION
When using the spare wheel
(emergency wheel) do not exceed 80
km/h. Avoid driving at full throttle,
braking sharply and cornering at high
speeds.
WINTER TYRES
These tyres are specially designed for driving on
snow and ice and are fitted to replace the ones
supplied with the vehicle.
CAUTION
Only use winter tyres having
the same dimensions as those provided
with the vehicle or as indicated on
page 186.
The Authorised Service Centres of the
Manufacturer’s Network are available to
provide suggestions as to the types of tyres most
suited to the use foreseen by the Customer.
For the type of tyres to use, inflation pressures
and relative specifications for winter tyres,
carefully follow the indications found in the
section “Capacities and technical specifications”.
The features of these tyres are markedly reduced
in winter when tread depth is less than 4 mm. In
this case, they should be replaced.The specific features of the winter tyres lead to
lower performance under normal environmental
conditions or on long highway trips, compared to
the standard tyres.
Therefore, they should only be fitted for
their intended use, for which they have been
approved.
CAUTION
Fit identical (manufacturer and
tread) tyres on all four wheels, in
order to ensure safe driving, braking
and good manoeuvrability.
CAUTION
Remember that the direction of
tyre rotation should not be reversed.

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SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains is subject to the
regulations in force in each country.
Use snow chains of reduced dimensions, with
a maximum protuberance of 9 mm beyond the
tyre tread.
The chains should be fitted only on the driving
wheel tyres (rear wheels).
Check chain tension after driving for a distance of
about 50 meters with the chains fitted.
Deactivation of the system is advised when
chains are fitted on the tyres. Press the ASR-OFF
button - LED on the same button is on. Snow chains: brand/type
KONIG SUPERMAGIC
Rear tyre
285/35 ZR20
WARNING: Before purchasing or using snow
chains, we recommend that you contact
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network for information.
WARNING: Keep a moderate speed, when
chains are fitted on the tyres. Do not exceed
50 km/h. Avoid holes in the road, do not drive
over steps or sidewalks and do not drive on long
sections of roads without snow. This will prevent
damage to the vehicle and the road surface.
USEFUL
ACCESSORIES
TO KEEP IN THE
VEHICLERegardless of applicable legislation, we
recommend that you keep the following in the
vehicle:
- fi rst aid kit containing alcohol-free
disinfectant, sterile gauze pads, gauze rolls,
bandages, etc. (provided with vehicles
manufactured for the German market);
- electric fl ashlight;
- blunt-tipped scissors;
- heavy-duty gloves.
The objects described as well as other essential
objects can be purchased from an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.

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EMERGENCY
STARTINGIf the Alfa Romeo CODE fails to deactivate the
engine immobilizer, the CODE
warning light
will illuminate permanently, while the EOBD
warning light will go off after four seconds
to turn on again immediately afterwards: the
engine will not start. To start the engine, it is
necessary to follow the emergency starting
procedure.
WARNING: We recommend that you carefully
read the entire procedure before performing it.
If you make a mistake, turn the ignition key to
STOP and repeat the operations from step 1.1) Read the 5-digit electronic code found on
the CODE CARD.
2) Turn the ignition key to MAR: at this
moment the CODE
and EOBD
warning lights are on.
3) Depress the accelerator pedal and hold
it down. Approximately 8 seconds later,
the EOBD warning light will go off.
Release the accelerator and get ready to
count the number of times the EOBD warning light fl ashes.
4) As soon as the number of fl ashing is equal
to the fi rst digit of your CODE CARD, fully
depress the accelerator pedal and hold it
down until the EOBD warning light
goes off (after approximately 4 seconds).
You can now release the accelerator pedal.
5) The EOBD warning light starts fl ashing
again. As soon as the displayed number of
fl ashing is equal to the second digit of your
CODE CARD, depress the accelerator and
hold it down.
6) Follow the same procedure for the
remaining digits in the code on the CODE
CARD.
7) When the last digit has been entered, keep
the accelerator pedal pressed down. The
EOBD warning light comes on for 4
seconds and then goes off. You can now
release the accelerator pedal.
8) A quick fl ashing of the EOBD warning
light (about 4 seconds) confi rms that
procedure has been carried out correctly.
9) Start the engine by pressing the START
button while holding the brake pedal
depressed.If the EOBD warning light remains on,
turn the key to position STOP and repeat the
procedure from step 1.
This procedure can be repeated an unlimited
number of times.
WARNING: After an emergency staring, you
should contact an Authorised Service Centre of
the Manufacturer’s Network as the emergency
starting procedure will have to be carried out
every time you start the vehicle.

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Remove the cigarette lighter
C, and insert the
connector
D.
Start the engine by pressing the start button (see
page 114).
Press the Fix&Go button
E at position “I”. The
electric compressor will activate and the liquid
with air will inflate the tyre.
A pressure of at least 1.8 bar (26 psi) should
be reached within 20 minutes. If this does not
occur, turn off and remove the Fix&Go kit.
Move the vehicle forward and backward by 10
metres to better distribute the sealant in the tyre.Attach the quick-connector of the compressor
directly on the tyre valve and repeat the inflation
procedure.
If the minimum tyre pressure is not reached,
do not start the vehicle. Contact an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.
When the correct pressure has been reached,
move the vehicle forward and backward to
evenly distribute the sealant in the tyre.
After 10 minutes, stop and check the tyre
pressure. If the pressure is below 1.3 bar
(19 psi), do not drive the vehicle. The tyre is
excessively damaged. Contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
If the pressure is equal to or greater than 1.3
bar (19 psi), repeat the inflation procedure until
reaching the adequate tyre pressure and resume
driving.
Remove the warning label
F from the bottle and
position it on the dashboard as a reminder to
the driver that the tyre has been treated with
automatic Fix&Go.

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IN AN EMERGENCY
CAUTION
Do not exceed the speed limit
of 110 Km/h (65 miles/h). Have the
tyre checked as soon as possible at
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
CAUTION
The sealant may be noxious or
irritating. Do not swallow and avoid
contact with the skin and eyes. In the
event of contact, rinse with abundant
water.
Consult a doctor in case of an allergic
reaction. Keep the sealant out of
children’s reach. Dispose of the empty
sealant bottle at an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
WARNING: Replace the bottle of sealant before
the expiry date at an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network. WARNING: The sealant contained in the bottle
of the Fix&Go kit may damage the sensor fitted
inside the wheel rim on vehicles equipped with
the tyre pressure monitoring system. In such
cases, the sensor must always be replaced
by an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNING: Before replacing a light bulb, make
sure that the corresponding fuse is in proper
working condition. For replacement, use only
genuine new light bulbs having the same
characteristics as the bulb to be replaced.

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HEADLIGHT CLUSTERS
To access the headlight bulbs can be accessed
from underneath the vehicle, after removing the
wheel housing.
The light bulbs of the headlight clusters are
arranged as follows:A - Position light bulb B - Direction indicator light bulbC - Bi-xenon low-beam/high-beam bulbD - DRL bulb (on vehicles manufactured for the
Japanese market, they are not operational;
for all the other markets where by law
they may not be turned on, they can
be deactivated from the multifunction
display).
CAUTION
Have the Xenon lamps and
low-beam/high beam bulbs replaced
and the system checked only at an
Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network. RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCKS!
It is advisable to contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network also for
replacement of the DRL, position and direction
indicator bulbs.
TAILLIGHT CLUSTERS
The taillight bulbs are arranged as follows:E - Position and stop lightF - Reverse light bulbG - Rear fog light bulbH - Direction indicator LED
Given the complexity of the operation, we
advise you to have the taillight cluster bulbs
replaced at an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.WARNING: For the countries that drive on the
left, the reverse lights and rear fog lights are
inverted.

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3) Replace the snap-fi tted bulb
P.
4) Refi t the bulb holder
N inserting fi rst the
electrical connector side and then pressing
on the other side to hook up the clip. THIRD STOP LIGHT
In order to replace the bulbs, you must remove
the light cluster. It is therefore advisable to
contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network. NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the number plate light bulb (C 5W):
1) Release the dome light by gently prising on
the side with a screwdriver.
2) Remove the unit and turn the bulb holder.