2009 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider display

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TYRE PRESSURE
UNSUITABLE
FOR SPEED
(where provided)
Should it be required to journey at a
speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate
tyres at full load pressures (see paragraph
“Cold inflation pressures” in section "Tech-
nical Specifications").
On certain versions, if the T.P.M.S. sys-
tem detects that the pressure of one or
more tyres is unsuitable for the current
speed the display will show a message +
symbol (amber) that will stay on until the
car speed slow downs below the preset
threshold.
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IMPORTANT In this case slow down
immediately since tyre overheating could
impair tyre performance and life beyond
repair, and even make the tyre to blow-
out.
IMPORTANT Should you have to jour-
ney anyway a speed higher than 160
km/h, stop the car when the display
shows the warning symbol to inflate tyres
to the proper pressure values (see para-
graph "Cold inflation pressures" in section
"Technical Specifications ").
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed
a series of checks and maintenance op-
erations every 35,000 km (or 21,000
mi).
IMPORTANTGAt 2000 km from the
scheduled service, the display will show
a dedicated message.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 35,000 km (or
21,000 mi) service coupon and later, be-
tween one coupon and another, ordinary
care is still required such as for example
routine check and topping up the level of
fluids, tyre pressure check, etc...IMPORTANTThe Programmed Main-
tenance coupons are specified by the
Manufacturer. The failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, at pre-
established times.
If during whatever service operation, in
addition to the ones programmed, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out only
with the explicit agreement of the Cus-
tomer.IMPORTANTYou are advised to con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services in
the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service
coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.
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Symbolπon the con-
tainer indicates syn-
thetic brake fluid, distinguish-
ing it from the mineral kind.
Using mineral fluids irre-
versibly damages the special
braking system rubber seals.
WARNINGAIR FILTER/ POLLEN
FILTER
Air cleaner or pollen filter replacement
shall be carried out at Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
DIESEL FUEL FILTER
DRAINING THE CONDENSE
The presence of water in
the fuel circuit can se-
verely damage the in-
jection system and make the en-
gine misfire. If the warning light
cturns on (together with a
message on the display) contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible to have the
bleeding operation carried out.
Should the warning light turn on
after refuelling, water has
probably been poured into the
tank: turn the engine off imme-
diately and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
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Number plate light .................. 190
Oddments compartments.. 80-83
Paint ..................................... 231
Parking .................................. 143
Parking lights
– control .............................. 67
Parking sensors ....................... 106
Performance ........................... 248
Power supply and fuel
cut-off switches ...................... 77
Power windows ....................... 88
Pretensioners.......................... 118
Protecting the environment ........ 114
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 193
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 176
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 255Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ........... 105
Rain sensor ............................. 69
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 188
– control .............................. 67
Rearview mirrors ...................... 46
Rear window washer
– control .............................. 71
– fluid level .......................... 219
Rear window wiper
– blades .............................. 228
– control .............................. 71
– nozzle .............................. 229
Reconfigurable multifunction
display................................. 26
Rev counter ............................ 22
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 188
Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 243
Roof rack/ski rack ................... 97
Rubber hoses .......................... 228 Identification data .................... 236
If an exterior light burns out ...... 185
If an interior light burns out ....... 191
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................ 169
Inactivity of the car .................. 152
Installation of electric/
electronic devices ................... 105
Instrument panel ..................... 8
Instruments ............................ 22
Interior fittings ......................... 80
Interiors................................. 233
Isofix universal (child's seat) ..... 126
Jacking the car ........................ 205
Labels
– identification data ............... 236
– bodywork paint .................. 237
Level checks ........................... 214
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 185
– control .............................. 65
Manual climate control system ... 51
MSR system ........................... 103
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A0F0082mfig. 2
A.Speedometer (speed indicator)
B.Warning lights - C.Rev counter -
D.Multifunction display
mcWarning lights on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter end
scale value is at 6000 rpm.
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