2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Owner handbook (in English)

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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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ABINTERNAL
EQUIPMENT FRONT DOME LIGHT
The dome light includes a central light and one
reading lights. The central light, which turns on
automatically when one of the doors is opened
and turns off following the door closing (timed
switching off) may be turned on manually by
pressing button
A.
The reading light is turned on and off with the
button
B.REAR DOME LIGHT
The rear dome lights
C which turns on
automatically when one of the doors is opened
and turns off following the door closing (timed
switching off), may be turned on/off manually
by pressing the transparent button at point
D.SUN VISORS
They can only be tilted forward.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
ASHTRAY AND
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
They are found on the centre console, under a
cover. Open the cover
F by lifting it.
Press the button
G fully down to operate the
cigarette lighter. After about 20 seconds this
returns automatically to the initial position and is
ready for use.
Remove the tray in order to clean the ashtray.
WARNING: Always check to ensure that the
cigarette lighter has been turned off.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter reaches
high temperatures. Handle it carefully
and do not allow children to use it: risk
of fire and burns!GLOVE COMPARTMENT
It is positioned in the lower part of the dashboard
on the passenger side and can be opened by
pressing the OPEN button
H for at least half a
second; it will be opened when the button is
released.
The compartment is lit by a courtesy light when
it is opened.
CAUTION
To ensure passenger safety,
the compartment must always remain
closed while driving.
If the button controlled opening is faulty, the
compartment can be opened by pulling the
emergency cable behind the compartment itself.WARNING: Do not place objects weighing over
10 kg in the glove compartment.

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POCKET-CHANGE
COMPARTMENTS
Two pocket-change compartments are found on
the centre console.
They are lined with scratchproof and anti-slip
rubber.

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4VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
USING THE VEHICLE
IN AN EMERGENCY
CAPACITIES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Doors ................................................................................................................................. 78
Power windows .................................................................................................................. 80Engine compartment lid
......................................................................................................... 81
Rear window ....................................................................................................................... 82
Fuel tank door .................................................................................................................... 83
Keys .................................................................................................................................. 84
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................................... 87
Electronic alarm system ........................................................................................................88
Front seats ......................................................................................................................... 92
Rear-view mirrors ................................................................................................................. 93
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................... 94
External lights and direction indicators ..................................................................................... 95
Windscreen washer/wipers and headlight washer .................................................................... 99
Air conditioning and heating system ...................................................................................... 102
Car stereo system .............................................................................................................. 108
Bose HI-FI system (optional) ............................................................................................... 109

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DOORS
CAUTION
Before opening a door, make
sure the manoeuvre can be performed
safely.
OPENING THE DOORS
FROM THE OUTSIDE
Deactivate the alarm and the central locking
system using the button
A on the remote control
(see chapter “Electronic alarm system” on page
88) or insert and turn the key in the lock on one
of the front doors. Pull the handle
B to open the door.
When the alarm system is activated, the doors
are locked. If, when the doors are closed from
the outside, one or more doors are not properly
closed, the direction indicators flash quickly for a
few seconds.
WARNING: The interior door locking/unlocking
button is disabled when the doors are locked
from the outside.
OPENING THE DOORS
FROM THE INSIDE
To open the door, even if the lock is engaged,
pull the internal handle
C.