2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Owner handbook (in English)

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D
E
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.

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A
B
POWER
WINDOWS Activation is only possible with the ignition key in
the MAR position.
The power window controls are positioned on the
centre console.A - Front left-hand window opening/closingB - Front right-hand window opening/closing.
Lower the power window with the key turned
to MAR to activate automatic operation: the
window will stop when it reaches the end of its
travel (or when the button is pressed again).
A brief pressure causes a small movement of the window, which stops when the button is
released.
When the window is raised, automatic operation
is active only for the left-hand window.
WARNING: If the window is operated with the
door open, when it reaches the upper limit it
will go down for a short distance so as not to
interfere with the weather strip when the door
is closed.
CAUTION
When the door is opened, the
window is slightly lowered and then
closes automatically after the door is
closed: take the greatest care to avoid
passengers (especially children) being
near the windows when opening/
closing the doors.CAUTION
Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous. Check
that passengers are away from the
side windows before shutting them.
Always remove the ignition key when
you get out of the vehicle, in order to
avoid that accidental activation of the
power windows may be dangerous for
passengers remaining in the vehicle.
CAUTION
Leaving children in a parked
vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous: the temperature inside
the vehicle can reach very high levels,
causing fainting and serious injuries.

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B
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
WARNING: Before disconnecting the battery,
lower the side windows by at least 4-5 cm
to avoid damaging the weather strips when
opening and closing the doors. When the battery
is connected and fully charged, this operation
is done automatically whenever the doors are
opened or closed. The windows must remain
open until the charged battery is reconnected.
If the battery has discharged with the windows
fully closed, open the door only if necessary and
with the greatest care; do not close it again until
it the windows can be lowered.
WARNING: Before activating the alarm system,
check that all the windows and the sunroof are
closed to prevent accidental activation of the
alarm system.
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT LID

To unlock the engine compartment lid, pull the
lever
A found in the lower, left-hand side of the
dashboard.
Release the safety device by moving the lever
B
as shown in the figure.
Lift the engine compartment lid: this operation is
facilitated by two gas struts.
The engine compartment lid positions itself at the
maximum opening position and does not require
support stays.
CAUTION
To close the lid: lower it
to about 20 cm from the engine
compartment and let it drop: it will
close automatically.
In doing this, always be extremely
careful to prevent your hands from
being crushed.
CAUTION
Always check that the engine
compartment lid is properly shut so
that it cannot open while driving.

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B
REAR WINDOWThe rear window can be opened from the inside
or outside of the vehicle. Press button
A on
the centre console to open it from the inside.
The rear window may only be opened when
the vehicle is stationary. The button can be
deactivated after the doors have been locked.
To open the rear window from the outside, press
the button
B on the ignition key for at least 2
seconds, thus releasing the lock.
To prevent accidental activation while driving,
the rear window can only be opened when the
vehicle is stationary.Raising the rear window is facilitated by the
action of the gas struts. The struts are calibrated
to ensure proper operation with the weights
specified by the manufacturer. Arbitrary additions
of objects (e.g. spoilers, trunk racks, etc.) can
jeopardise proper operation and safety in the use
of the rear window.
CAUTION
To close the rear window push
it down taking care not to crush your
hands when the gas struts invert
resistance.
CAUTION
When using the luggage
compartment, never exceed the
maximum loads allowed (see
section on “Capacities and Technical
Specifications”). Also check that
the objects contained in the luggage
compartment are arranged properly.
CAUTION
It is extremely dangerous and
moreover prohibited by law to travel
on the luggage shelf behind the seats.
In the event of an accident, persons
travelling in this position are more
exposed to the risk of serious injury.
Passengers must only travel seated in
the vehicle seats, with the seat belts
fastened properly. Always check that
you and your passengers have your
seat belts fastened correctly.

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C
BEFORE YOU DRIVE
EMERGENCY OPENING
If necessary, the rear window can be opened by
pulling the cable
C positioned underneath the
luggage shelf behind the seats.The cap is linked to the filler neck with a strap, to
prevent it from being lost while refuelling.
The fuel tank door must be re-closed manually.
Before closing the fuel tank door, check that the
fuel filler cap is fully tightened.
CAUTION
Do not bring open flames or lit
cigarettes close to the tank filler neck:
risk of fire!
Also avoid putting your face close to the filler so
as not to inhale noxious fumes.
FUEL TANK DOOR The fuel tank door is found on the right-hand rear
side of the vehicle. To open the door, press on it
as shown in the figure.
It may only be opened after deactivating the
central door locking.
The cap’s hermetic seal may result in a slight
pressure increase in the tank. Any hissing noise
whilst the cap is being released is therefore
completely normal.
When refuelling, the cap must remain attached
to the door by means of the hook provided
A.

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OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is removed from
position STOP the protection system activates
the engine immobilizer.
Upon starting the engine, when the key is turned
to MAR:
1) If the code is recognised, the CODE

warning light on the instrument panel turns
off in one second, while the EOBD
warning light turns off after about four
seconds, after the ECU has completed its
diagnostic cycle. The protection system has
recognised the key code and deactivates the
engine immobilizer. With the brake pedal
depressed, pushing the START button, the
engine starts.
2) If the CODE warning light remains on
and the EOBD warning light goes off
after four seconds (ECU diagnostics) and
illuminates again immediately afterwards,
the code has not been recognised and the
message “Electronic key not recognised”
is displayed. In this case, it is advisable to
turn the key back to position STOP and
then back to MAR; If the immobilizer stays
on, try with the other keys. If you are still FUEL TANK DOOR
EMERGENCY OPENING
If necessary, the fuel tank door can be opened
by pulling the cable
B housed in the luggage
compartment, in the beauty case compartment
KEYSTHE ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
In order to enhance protection against thefts,
the vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine
immobilizer system (Alfa Romeo CODE), which
is automatically activated when the ignition key
is removed.
Each starter key contains an electronic device
which transmits a code signal to the Alfa Romeo
CODE control unit, and engine ignition is enabled
only if the key code is recognised by the system.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle.
The key is used to:
- start the engine
- activate the central door locking system
- deactivate/activate the passenger airbag
(on vehicles equipped with manual
deactivation system)
- open the rear window
- activate/deactivate the alarm system

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unable to restart the engine, you will have
to perform the emergency start procedure
and contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network.
While driving, with the ignition key in position
MAR:
1) If the CODE
warning light illuminates, it
means that the system is performing a self-
diagnostic cycle. At the fi rst stop you can
test the system: stop the engine by turning
the ignition key to position STOP and then
back to MAR: the CODE warning light
will illuminate and should turn off in one
second. If the warning light remains on,
repeat the procedure described previously
leaving the key at STOP for more than 30
seconds. If the problem persists, please
contact an Authorised Service Centre of
the Manufacturer’s Network.
2) If the CODE warning light fl ashes, it
means that the vehicle is not protected by
the immobilizer device. Immediately contact
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network to have all the
keys stored in the system memory.
WARNING: Strong impacts can damage the
electronic components in the key.
WARNING: Each key supplied has its own
specific code, which must be stored in the
memory of the system control unit.DUPLICATING KEYS
When ordering additional keys, remember
that the storage procedure (up to maximum
of 7 keys) must be carried out on all the keys,
including those already in your possession.
Directly contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network bringing with
you all the keys in your possession, the Alfa
Romeo CODE system CODE CARD, the electronic
alarm system CODE CARD, a personal ID and the
identification and registration documents proving
ownership of the vehicle. The codes of any keys
that are not available when the new storage
procedure is carried out will be deleted from the
memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys from
being used to start the vehicle.EMERGENCY STARTING
If the Alfa Romeo CODE fails to deactivate the
engine immobilizer, the CODE
warning light
will illuminate permanently, accompanied by
the message: “Electronic key not recognised”,
while the EOBD warning light will go off
after four seconds to turn on again immediately
afterwards: the engine will not start. The
engine can only be started with the emergency
procedure.
WARNING: It is recommended to read the whole
procedure through carefully before carrying it
out. If you make a mistake, you should turn the
ignition key to STOP and repeat the operations
from step 1.

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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).
then release the accelerator.
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, hold
the accelerator pedal pressed down. The
EOBD warning light comes on for 4
seconds and then goes off; you can now
release the accelerator.
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 turning the key to
position MAR.
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 otherwise you will
have to perform the emergency procedure every
time the engine is started.