2008 Alfa Romeo 8C ABS

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D
C
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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WARNING: In the event that the control lever
assembly is malfunctioning, in addition to
activating the buzzer and the failure warning
light
, the system enables “automatic
gearshift” mode and any gearshift command,
including the request for N and R, will be
ignored.
WARNING: If the malfunction persists,
contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network as soon as possible to
have the malfunction corrected.
PUSH START
In the case of malfunctioning of the starter
system, you can push-start the vehicle
proceeding as follows
- perform the “system start-up” stage
- request UP while the vehicle is picking up
speed with the gearbox in N.WARNING: This procedure should not be used
unless there is an emergency situation!
USING THE
BRAKESTo allow the brake pads and discs to run in
properly, avoid sudden braking during the first
300 km.
The ABS is a component of the braking system
that provides two basic advantages:
- It avoids locking of the wheels and thus
skidding during emergency braking,
especially under low grip conditions.
- It makes it possible to brake and steer at
the same time in order to avoid unexpected
obstacles or to direct the vehicle where
desired when braking: this is in keeping
with the physical limits of the tyre side grip. In order to fully exploit the ABS:
- You will note a light vibration of the brake
pedal during emergency braking or braking
under low grip conditions: This indicates
that the ABS is operating. Do not release
the pedal but continue to press it to give
continuity to the braking action.
- The ABS prevents the wheels from locking,
but it does not increase the physical grip
limits between the tyres and the road.
So, even with vehicles equipped with
ABS, always ensure that you keep to a
safe distance from the vehicle in front and
reduce your speed when entering a bend.

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TRAVELLING
- Caution is the fi rst rule for safe driving.
Being careful also means being in a position
to be able to predict the driving behaviour
of other drivers, that may be wrong or
careless.
- Keep a safe distance from vehicles in front
of you, adjusting this distance in accordance
to the vehicle speed and traffi c conditions.
- Strictly follow the traffi c regulations
applicable in each country and above all,
respect the speed limits.
- Long trips should be started in optimal
physical condition.
CAUTION
Drunk driving, or driving
under the influence of drugs or certain
medicines is extremely dangerous for
the driver and for others.CAUTION
Always fasten the seat belts.
Travelling without your seat belt
fastened increases the risk of serious
injury in the event of a collision.
- Make regular stops to loosen up your limbs
and refresh yourself, and avoid driving for
hours on end.
- Ensure that the air inside the passenger
compartment is changed constantly.
- Never coast downhill with the engine off:
the braking action requires greater effort on
the pedal due to the absence of the engine
brake and the power braking system. DRIVING AT NIGHT
The main guidelines to follow when driving at
night are set out below:
- Drive with the greatest caution: at night the
driving conditions are more demanding.
- Reduce your speed, especially on roads with
no street lights.
- At the fi rst signs of drowsiness, stop: to
continue driving would be a risk for yourself
and for others. Continue only after you have
had a rest.
- Keep the vehicle at a greater distance from
vehicles in front of you than you would
during the day: it is diffi cult to assess the
speed of other vehicles when you can only
see the lights.
- Make sure that the headlights are aimed
correctly: if they are too low, they reduce
visibility and strain the eyes. If they are too
high, they may bother the drivers of other
cars.

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A
BC
IN AN EMERGENCY
IF AN INTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNING: Before replacing a light bulb,
make sure that the corresponding fuse is in
proper working order. For replacement, use
only genuine new light bulbs having the same
characteristics as the bulb to be replaced.
FRONT DOME LIGHT
To replace the bulbs:
1) Gently prise with a screwdriver
A and
remove the dome light.
2) Replace the bulb:
- timed light
B (12V - 10W cartridge lamp)
- reading light C (12V - 3W).3) Refi t the cover inserting fi rst the left part
and then pressing the right part into seat.
WARNING: When refitting the dome light,
make sure that the electric wires are correctly
positioned and do not interfere with the dome
light edges and with the retaining tabs.

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Engine compartment fuses Pos. Amp. Colour System / Component
MF01Maxi 40A Orange +30 ABS (Pump)
MF02Maxi 60A Blue Air pump
MF03Maxi 40A Orange 1
st speed fans
MF04Maxi 50A Red 2nd speed fans
MF05Maxi 40A Orange A/C unit
MF85Maxi 60A Blue +30 front relay and fuse boxes
F0620A Yellow +15 key (Ignition switch)
F0730A Green Injection main relay, main relay coil
F087.5A Brown +30 Injection
F0910A Red +87 main relay I.E.
F1015A Light blue I.E. Secondary devices
F1115A Light blue +87 main relay I.E.
F1410A Red +15 I.E.
F1515A Light blue DRL
F167.5A Brown A.C. Compressor
F1710A Red Left-hand high beam
F1810A Red Right-hand high beam

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IN AN EMERGENCY
Pos. Amp. Colour System / Component
F1915A Light blue +30 Battery charger
F2030A Green Headlight washers
F2115A Light blue Horns
F2210A Red +30 ABS (Electronic control unit)
F237.5A Brown Brake switch
F24- - Position available
F2530A Green +30 Starter motor
F2715A Light blue +87 main relay I.E.
F2825A White +30 ABS (Solenoid valve unit)
F667.5A Brown Front side markers
F7615A Light blue +87 main relay I.E., oxygen sensor
F917.5A Brown +15 Alternator, oil level sensor
F937.5A Brown +15 Start button
F94- - Position available
F9515A Light blue +30 alternator sensing

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D
IN AN EMERGENCY
RELAY/FUSE BOXES
INSIDE THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
To access the fuses/relays lift the cover
D.There are 3 relay and fuse boxes. To access the fuses and relays inside the control
boxes, remove the covers by levering up the
fastening tabs.

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GEARSHIFTING
Six forward speeds and one reverse.Gear Gearbox ratios
1st gear 3.214
2nd gear 2.050
3rd gear 1.435
4th gear 1.107
5th gear 0.903
6th gear 0.757
Reverse 3.286
Differential
The ratios are:
Differential reduction ratio 4.182BRAKES
Service and emergency brakes
Self-ventilating disc brakes on the four wheels.
Two diagonally opposed and independent
hydraulic control circuits. Vacuum brake servo.
4-channel ABS system with Electronic Brake
force Distribution (EBD).
The electric parking brake (EPB) acts on the rear
wheels.
It is activated manually, by lifting the lever found
in the central panel of the centre console (see
page 137).