2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Owner handbook (in English)

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
IGNITION SWITCHThe ignition key can be turned to 3 positions:
STOP - Engine off, engine immobilizer and
steering wheel lock activated, connected devices
cut-out, except those that are not key-controlled
(e.g. centralised door lock, rear window opening
control, etc.). The key is removable.
ACC - Steering lock release position.
MAR - Engine start and driving position. All
electrical devices can operate.START BUTTON
Hold the brake pedal depressed and press the
START button
A to start the engine.
When the engine has started, release the START
button.
Avoid pressing the START button at length.
For the starting procedure, see “Starting the
Engine”.
CAUTION
If the ignition switch has been
tampered with (e.g. attempted theft)
have it checked at an authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network before continuing driving.
CAUTION
When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove the key
to prevent someone inadvertently
activating the controls.
Remember to apply the parking brake
and, if the vehicle is on a hill, engage
first gear.
If the vehicle is on a downward slope,
engage reverse gear.
CAUTION
Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.

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ELECTRONIC
ALARM SYSTEMThe electronic alarm system has the following
functions:
- remote control of the centralised door
locking/unlocking system
- perimeter surveillance, detecting the
opening of doors, engine/luggage
compartment lids
- motion surveillance, detecting intrusion in
the passenger compartment
- vehicle movement surveillance.WARNING: The engine immobilizer function is
ensured by the Alfa Romeo CODE system, which
is automatically activated when the ignition key
is removed from the starter switch.
ACTIVATION
Press button
A on the key to activate the alarm
system:
- the direction indicators fl ash once
- the system beeps;
- the centralised door locking of the vehicle is
activated and doors are locked.
The alarm system is active after approximately
25 seconds and the alarm is activated when:
- a door is opened
- the luggage compartment lid is opened
- the engine compartment lid is opened
- someone attempts to enter the vehicle from
a window
- the power supply is disconnected
- the siren is disconnected
- the vehicle is moved.When the alarm is active, the user may request
the luggage compartment opening; in this
case, the motion and inclination sensors are
temporarily deactivated.
If the luggage compartment is then closed, the
sensors will be reactivated.
Should the direction indicators flash 9 times
when you activate the alarm system, this means
that one of the doors or lids is not properly closed
and therefore is not protected by the perimeter
surveillance. Check for correct closing of doors,
luggage/engine compartment lid and close the
open one without deactivating the alarm system:
direction indicators flashing once indicate that
now the door, luggage/engine compartment
lid are closed properly and are protected by the
perimeter surveillance.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
WARNING: If the direction indicators flash 9
times when the alarm system is activated with
doors, front and rear lids properly closed, this
means that the self-diagnostic function has
detected a malfunction in the system and that
you should contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network to have
the system checked.
DEACTIVATION
Press button
B on the key to deactivate the
alarm system:
- the direction indicators will fl ash twice
- the system emits a double beep
- the centralised door locking system is
activated and the doors are unlocked.
The alarm system is off and it is therefore
possible to get into the vehicle and to start the
engine.Press button
B twice to unlock all the doors; the
low beams will activate for 30 seconds.
WARNING: The alarm system is not deactivated
when the key is turned in the locks.GETTING INTO THE
VEHICLE WHEN THE
ALARM SYSTEM IS ON
When the remote control battery is flat, to access
the vehicle you must insert the key in the lock on
one of the two front doors and turn it clockwise
to unlock it: the alarm will sound but you will
have to continue with the normal starting
procedure. The alarm will go off.

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DEACTIVATING THE
MOTION SENSING
ALARM
The motion sensing alarm can be deactivated
also by pressing button
C on the roof panel.
When this function is deactivated, the LED on the
button flashes for 3 seconds and then turns off.DEACTIVATING THE
ANTI-LIFT ALARM
Press button
D to deactivate the anti-lift alarm.
When this function is deactivated, the LED on the
button flashes for 3 seconds and then turns off.ALARM MEMORY
If the warning light
appears on the display
when the vehicle is started, accompanied by
the message “Attempted theft” this means that
an intrusion has been attempted during your
absence.
The alarm system memory is reset when you
turn the ignition key.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
The electronic alarm system has been
homologated in all countries where a legislation
covering radio frequencies is applicable.
The homologation number can be found at the
end of this manual, before the table of contents.
For those markets that require the transmitter
and/or receiver marking, the homologation
number is found on the component.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
ORDERING EXTRA
RADIO OPERATED
CONTROLS
To purchase new keys with radio control,
exclusively contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network,
bringing with you:
- all the keys with radio control in your
possession
- the CODE CARD of the Alfa Romeo CODE
system
- the electronic alarm system CODE CARD
- your identity card
- the identifi cation and registration documents
proving ownership of the vehicle. WARNING: The radio controls not handed over
for the new code storage procedure will be
automatically deactivated in order to prevent any
lost or stolen radio controls from being used to
deactivate the electronic alarm system.
REPLACING RADIO
OPERATED CONTROL
BATTERIES
If you press one of the three buttons and this
does not activate the corresponding feature,
before replacing the batteries, check the alarm
system features using the other remote control.
To replace the remote control battery:
- extract the key by pushing the button
E
- undo the screw
F
- extract the battery holder
G
- remove the battery
H from its retaining ring
- fi t a new battery of the same type,
observing the indicated polarity
- fi t the battery support G into the remote
control and secure it by tightening the screw
F.

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B
FRONT SEATSThe seats are characterised by a wraparound
design (racing type) and have a carbon structure
and leather-covered seat.
CAUTION
It is extremely dangerous as
well has 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.
BACK/FORWARD
ADJUSTMENT
Pull the lever
A up and slide the seat forward or
backward to the desired position.
Release the lever and move the seat slightly to
ensure that it is locked in place.
We suggest that you move the seat fully back
before getting out of the vehicle, so that entering
and exiting the vehicle is more comfortable. SEATBACK INCLINATION
Lift lever
B and adjust the backrest to the desired
position; when the lever is released the backrest
will lock in this position.
The driver should never adjust the seat while
driving, as this may cause him to lose control of
the vehicle

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
The seat height must be mechanically adjusted,
using the front holes
C and the rear ones
D.
WARNING: Have the adjustment made only
at an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
REAR-VIEW
MIRRORSEXTERNAL REAR-VIEW
MIRRORS
They can be adjusted electrically (with the
ignition key turned to MAR) and they are
equipped with anti-mist elements.
- Mirror selector (right-hand or left-hand):
turn the selector
A to the left or right
depending on the mirror you wish to adjust.
- Mirror positioning: using control
A, you can
adjust each mirror with four movements (up
– down – right – left). Bring the selector
back to the centre to avoid changing the mirror position involuntarily.
The mirrors will yield in both directions in the
event of a collision.

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INTERNAL REAR-VIEW
MIRROR
Adjustable, with anti-glare position.
Operate the lever
B under the mirror to obtain
the desired position (normal during the day,
anti-glare during the night).
The mirror is fitted with an accident-prevention
release system that activates when it is hit.
STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted in height and
depth.
- Move the lever
A to position 1.
- Adjust the steering wheel.
- Move the lever A back to position 2 to lock
the steering wheel.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering
wheel with the vehicle moving.CAUTION
Never remove the steering
wheel. If necessary, have this
operation performed at an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network.