2008 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider fuel cap

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OF THE CARButtonËshall be used for central open-
ing of doors and fuel cap with alarm de-
activation (where provided).
Button
`shall be used to open the
tailgate.
When unlocking the doors by pressing
button
Ë, if by 2.5 minutes no door or
the boot is opened, the system will au-
tomatically lock the car again.
When unlocking the doors, the driver's
window will slightly open to facilitate
door opening. If the door is not opened,
the window will re-close automatically
3 minutes after. If the door is opened,
the window will re-close when re-closing
the door.
ELECTRONIC KEY fig. 5
The car is delivered with two copies of
the key with remote control.
The electronic key operates the ignition
switch.
Button
Áshall be used for central lock-
ing of doors, tailgate and fuel cap with
alarm activation (where provided).
When doors are locked, door mirrors will
fold (where provided); mirrors will be
brought automatically to driving position
when refitting the ignition key. This func-
tion can be deactivated (see paragraph
“Rearview mirrors”).
ELECTRONIC KEY
CODE CARD
The CODE card fig. 4, delivered with
the keys, contains the mechanical code
Aand the electronic one B.
The code numbers on the CODE card
must be kept in a safe place, not in the
car.
A0F0023mfig. 4A0F0021mfig. 5
If the car changes own-
er, the new owner must
be given the electronic
key and the CODE card.

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The main functions that can be activated with the electronic key or with the emergency metals insert are the following:
(*) It is possible to set the option “Unlocking front door only” through the “Setup Menu” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this sec-
tion). In this case pressing button
Áand turning the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise will unlock the driver’s door only. To unlock all
the doors, press twice button
Ëwithin 1 second or turn twice the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise.
IMPORTANTWindow opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control. Window closing operation is a consequence of a door lock-
ing control.
Electronic
key
Emergency
metal
insert
Direction
indicators
flashing
Led on
driver’s door
Doors,
tailgate
and fuel cap
unlocking
Brief press on
button
Ë(*)
Electronic key
rotation
clockwise (*)
2 flashings
Deterrence
led offDoors,
tailgate
and fuel
cap
locking
Brief press on
button
Á
Electronic key
rotation
counter-clockwise
1 flashing
Turning on fixed
for 3 seconds,
followed by deter-
rence led
flashingWindow
opening
Prolonged
pressing
(over 2 seconds)
on button
Ë
Electronic key
rotation
for over
2 seconds
clockwise
2 flashings
Deterrence led offWindow
closing
Prolonged
pressing
(over 2 seconds)
on button
Á
Electronic key
rotation
for over
2 seconds
counter-clockwise
1 flashing
Turning on fixed
for 3 seconds,
followed by
deterrence led
flashingSafe lock
(where
provided)
Double pressing
(within 1 second)
on button
Á
Double electronic
key rotation
within 1 second
counter-clockwise
3 flashings
Double
flashing,
followed by
deterrence led
flashingTailgate
opening
Brief press on
button
`
–
2 flashings
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DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffin and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, dif-
ferent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type,
winter type arctic type (mountains/cold
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
for the current temperature, mix diesel
fuel with TUTELA DIESEL ARTad-
ditive in the proportions stated on the
can, putting first the antifreeze in the
tank and then the diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a long
period in cold areas/mountains, refuel
with the diesel fuel available at local fill-
ing stations. In this situation you are al-
so recommended to have in the tank an
amount of fuel 50% higher than usable
capacity.
AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol. To prevent er-
rors, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is too small to introduce a lead petrol
pump filler. Use petrol with a rated oc-
tane number (R.O.N.) not lower than
95.
IMPORTANTAn inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus
contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded
petrol, even in small amount or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalyst beyond repair.
The car must only be
filled with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles, in com-
pliance with European Standard
EN590. The use of other prod-
ucts or mixtures may irrepara-
bly damage the engine with in-
validation of the warranty due
to the damage caused. In the
event of accidentally filling with
another type of fuel, do not
start the engine and empty the
tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time,
in addition to the tank, it is al-
so necessary to drain out the
whole fuel circuit.
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out
two refuelling operations after the first
click of the fuel delivery gun. Avoid fur-
ther topping up operations that could
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OF THE CAREMERGENCY OPENING OF
THE FUEL FILLER CAP
In case of failure, the fuel filler cap can
be opened by pulling string set on the
right side of the boot fig. 89.
A0F0130mfig. 89
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel tank lid can only be opened
with doors unlocked and engine
switched off.
To open the fuel filler cap, operate as
shown by the arrow infig. 87.
The fuel filler cap A-fig. 88 is fitted
with an antiloss device Bwhich fastens
it to the flap Cso it cannot be mislaid.
A0F0159mfig. 87A0F0160mfig. 88
Do not put naked
flames or lighted ciga-
rettes near the fuel filler hole
as there is danger of fire. Do
not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in
harmful vapours.
WARNING
When refuelling, position the cap on the
device inside the flap as shown in the
figure.
IMPORTANTThe sealing of the tank
may cause light pressurising in the tank.
A little breathing off, while slackening
the cap, is absolutely normal.

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USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km)
and repeated with external temper-
atures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-
to-door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than
required on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒change engine oil and oil filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia products, designed and produced
specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Techni-
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................... 236
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 238
ENGINE ............................................................ 239
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 240
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 240
BRAKES ............................................................ 241
STEERING.......................................................... 241
SUSPENSIONS................................................... 241
WHEELS ........................................................... 242
DIMENSIONS..................................................... 247
PERFORMANCE .................................................. 248
WEIGHTS .......................................................... 249
CAPACITIES........................................................ 250
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................................... 251
FUEL CONSUMPTION ......................................... 253
CO
2EMISSIONS ............................................... 254
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS ............................. 255

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2.2 JTS
1470
1200
1100
1890
420
1450
60
80
3.2 JTS
1630
1300
1100
2050
420
1500
60
80
2.4 JTDM200 HP
1600
1300
1100
2020
420
1500
60
80
WEIGHTS
2.4 JTDM210 HP
1600
1300
1100
–
420
1500
60
80
Weights (kg)
Weight empty (including fluids,
90% fuel in the tank and
no optional)
Maximum admitted load (*)
– front axle
– rear axle
– total
Payload including
driver (**)
Towable loads
Max. load
on ball
Max. load
on tailgate (***)
(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot an/or on the roof so
that they comply with these limits.
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the
maximum weight allowed.
(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof racks, max. capacity: 50 kg.

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CAPACITIES
2.4 JTDM
70❍10❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
2.2 JTS
70●10●
8.15
5.4
■
2.3
6.0
3.2 JTS
70●10●
10.3
5.4
■
2.8
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling systemlitres
Lubrication system
engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
with headlight washer litres
Specified fuelsand original lubricants
●Unleaded petrol with no less than
95 R.O.N. (Specifica EN228)
❍Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU UP (
❑)
■SELENIA StAR
❑SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(
❑)For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.