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ACTIVATING THE ALARM
When the doors and boot/bonnet lids
are closed and the ignition key is in the
STOPposition (key removed), point the
remote control towards the car and press
the button on the ignition key.
With the exception of some markets the
system sounds a “BEEP”, the hazard
warning lights turn on for appr. three sec-
onds and the door lock is engaged.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis characterised by a
change in the frequency at which the led
(A-fig. 12) flashes. If an anomaly is
detected the system gives off a further
“BEEP”.Surveillance
When the system has been turned on,
the led (A-fig. 12) on the dashboard
will flash to indicate that the system is in
the surveillance mode.
The led (A) inside the car flashes
throughout the whole time the vehicle is
under surveillance.
IMPORTANT Operation of the elec-
tronic alarm is adapted at the origin to
the regulations of the different countries.
Self-diagnosis and monitoring of
doors and bonnet/boot
If, after the alarm has been activated, a
second acoustic signal is heard, check
that all the doors and bonnet/boot are
closed properly and engage the system
once again.
On the other hand, if a door or bon-
net/boot lid is not correctly closed it will
not be controlled by the system.
If the control signal is repeated when
the doors and bonnet/boot are closed
properly this means that the self-diagno-
sis function has detected a system operat-
ing fault, in which case it is necessary
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
DEACTIVATING THE ALARM
To deactivate the alarm press the button
on the remote control. The system per-
forms the following (with the exception
of some markets):
– the direction indicators turn on twice
briefly
– two beeps are sounded briefly by the
siren
– the doors are released.
IMPORTANT If the led in the car s-
tays on when the system has been deac-
tivated, (maximum of 2 minutes or until
the ignition key is moved to MAR) the
following should be borne in mind:
– if the led stays on permanently, it
means that the remote control batteries
are flat and need replacing;
– if the led continues to flash, but at
different intervals than normal, it means
that attempts to steal the car have been
made, counting the number of flashes it
is also possible to identify the type of at-
tempt:
1 flash: right front door
2 flashes: left front door
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MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATIONS
In keeping with the laws in force in
each country on the subject of radio fre-
quency, we point out that:
– the separate homologation numbers
for each market are given on the last
pages of this handbook before the alpha-
betical index (for some countries also ho-
mologation document);
– for markets in which the transmitter
needs to be marked with the homologa-
tion number, this has been stated on the
component.
(Depending on the versions/markets,
the code may also be marked on the
transmitter and/or on the receiver).
REMOTE CONTROL
DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
The system comprises a receiver and a
transmitter (remote control) incorporated
in the key (B-fig. 14). To lock/unlock
the locks, point the transmitter towards
the car, press and release the button
(C). If, when pressing the remote control
push-button (C), the led (A) (where re-
quired) issues just a short flash, replace
the batteries as described in the “The Al-
fa Romeo CODE system” paragraph.
IMPORTANT Should it be necessary
to programme additional remote controls,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IGNITION DEVICE
THE SWITCH (fig. 15)
The switch has four positions:
–STOP: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, all services excluded a-
part from those powered directly (e.g.
hazard warning light I.C.S. system (ex-
cept climate control).
–ACC: position for using the cigar
lighter and of the I.C.S. system (except
climate control).
–MAR: drive position. The engine
lock is deactivated and all electrical de-
vices are powered.
fig. 14
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IMPORTANTNever leave the key in
this position when the engine is station-
ary.
–AV V: starting the engine.
IMPORTANT If the engine does not
start return the ignition key to the STOP
position and repeat the sequence.
The ignition block is fitted with a safety
device preventing it from being moved to
theAVV position when the engine is al-
ready running.If the ignition device is
tampered with (for ex-
ample during an at-
tempted break-in) have it checked
over by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services, before travelling again.
STEERING LOCK
Engaging lock:
– move the key to the STOPposition
and remove the key lightly turning the
steering wheel to facilitate the locking ac-
tion.
Releasing the lock:
– turn the key to the MARposition
and gently rock the steering wheel in
both directions.
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key
from the ignition to prevent any
passenger in the car from inadver-
tently activating the controls.
Never leave children unattended in
a car. Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the vehicle is fac-
ing uphill, first gear and if the ve-
hicle is facing downhill, reverse.
WARNING
Never remove the key
with the car on the
move. The steering wheel would
lock automatically the first time
the steering wheel is turned. This
also occurs if the car is towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft Device) that could badly
affect performance and safety,
cause the lapse of warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the
car with homologation require-
ments.
WARNING

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ADJUSTMENT
(fig. 38)
The steering wheel position is adjustable
and may be moved nearer to or further
away from the driver and also raised or
lowered.
To do this, it is necessary to release
lever (A) pulling it towards the steering
wheel. After setting the steering wheel in
the most appropriate position, lock it
pushing the lever forwards fully home.
ADJUSTING THE
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL REAR-VIEW
MIRROR
(fig. 39-40)
The mirror, fitted with a safety device
which releases it in the event of a violent
impact can be moved to two positions op-
erating lever (A-fig. 39): normal or an-
ti-glare.
IMPORTANT The configuration of the
mirror may vary depending on the vehicle
trim level. The figure here is demonstra-
tive only to show how it is adjusted.
For some versions/markets the mirror
(fig. 40) automatically sets to the day
or night position.
The steering wheel posi-
tion must only be ad-
justed with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
fig. 39 fig. 38
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fig. 40
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It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out whatever af-
ter-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft Device) that could badly
affect performance and safety,
cause the lapse of warranty and
also result in non-compliance of the
car with homologation require-
ments.
WARNING

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Folding(fig. 41-42)
– If necessary (for example when the
size of the mirror causes difficulty in nar-
row paces) the door mirror can be folded
in towards the vehicle from position (A-
fig. 42) to position (B).
For some versions/markets the mirrors
can be folded electrically using a button
(C-fig. 41).Defrosting/demisting(fig. 43)
The electric mirrors can be fitted with
heating coils which are operated together
with rearscreen heating pressing button
(A) which prevent the mirrors from frost-
ing and/or misting.
This function is timed and is deactivated
after a few minutes.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electrically adjustable (fig. 41)
– Select the mirror to be adjusted using
switch (A) (right or left).
– Press button (B) to one of the four
directions and adjust the mirror selected
previously.
– Position the switch (A) in the inter-
mediate locking position.
The mirror can only be adjusted electri-
cally when the ignition key is in the
MARposition.Curved door mirrors (for
versions/markets where
applicable) slightly alter the per-
ception of distance.
WARNING
When travelling the door
mirrors must always be
in position (A).
WARNING
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Remember that in the
event of a violent colli-
sion, back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts also represent
a serious danger for the front seat
passengers.
WARNING
fig. 50
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REAR CENTRAL ABDOMINAL
BELT (
fig. 51) (where provided)
Fasten the belt by inserting the tab (A)
into the clip (B) until a click is heard.
To adjust the belt, run the tape in the
buckle (D) pulling the end (E) to tighten
and part (F) to loosen.
Press button (C) to release the belt.
IMPORTANT The belt is adjusted cor-
rectly when it adheres to the pelvis.
When the rear seats are not occupied,
the appropriate spaces between the back-
rest and cushion should be used to stow
the seat belt clips neatly.
FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Make the height adjust-
ment when the car is sta-
tionary.
WARNING
fig. 51fig. 52
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Sidelights
The sidelights are switched on by turn-
ing the knurled ring (A) from Oto
6.
The
3warning light on the instru-
ment panel will come on at the same
time.
Dipped-beam headlights
These are switched on by turning the
knurled ring (A) from
6to2.
Parking lights
When the pointer of the switch (A) cor-
responds with the
Fsymbol, the side
lights stay on regardless of the position of
the ignition key.
If moving the left-hand lever (fig. 67)
downward, only the left-hand side park-
ing lights switch on, while moving the
lever upward, only the right-hand side
parking lights switch on.Main-beam headlights (fig. 68)
When the knurled ring in the
2posi-
tion the headlights can be changed form
dipped-beam to main-beam by pushing
the lever towards the dashboard (stable
position).
The
1warning light will come on the
instrument panel.
To return from main-beam to dipped-
beam, once again pull the lever towards
the steering wheel and then release.
LEFT LEVER (fig. 67)
The left lever operates the high beam
lights and the direction indicators.
fig. 67
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Flashing(fig. 69)
The headlights are flashed by pulling the
lever towards the steering wheel (unsta-
ble position) regardless of the position of
the light switch.
The warning light
1on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
IMPORTANT Only the main beam
lights are flashed. To avoid penalties, fol-
low local regulations.Direction indicators (fig. 70)
Moving the lever to the stable position:
Up (A) - engages the right-hand direc-
tion indicators.
Down (B) - engages the left-hand direc-
tion indicators.One of the warning lights
Îo¥will
light up on the instrument panel at the
same time.
The lever returns to its home position
automatically and the indicators are
switched off when the steering wheel is
straightened.
IMPORTANT If you wish to signal a
rapid change of direction involving only a
minimum movement of the steering
wheel, the lever can be moved up or
down without it clicking (unstable posi-
tion). When released the lever will return
to its home position.
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fig. 69
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fig. 70