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fig. 79
A0A0012b
fig. 80
A0A0013b
fig. 81
A0A0007b
ing is turned off with the exception of the
speedometer.
Keeping button
▲pressed (on the plate
at the side of the steering column) for more
than 4 seconds the complete instrument
cluster lighting is turned on again.
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH ON DISPLAY
(fig. 81)
The display shown appears automatically
when the inertial fuel cut-off switch cuts in,
following a crash of a certain magnitude.
The switch shuts off the supply of fuel.
IMPORTANTSee the description in the
Controls paragraph under the Inertial fuel
cut-off switch.
display
with minimum brightness
display
with maximum brightnessinertial fuel cut-off switch
on display
fig. 78
A0A0014bbuzzer deactivated display (OFF)
LIGHT RHEOSTAT (fig. 79-80)
This function makes it possible to adjust
the lighting (dimming/increasing) of the in-
strument cluster, odometer display (total
and trip meter, headlamp aiming device dis-
play) of the clock/outside temperature dis-
play and of the radio display.
To access the light rheostat, open the
menu by pressing button MODE, select
“ILLU” (first option displayed) by pressing
again button MODE and then set the re-
quired level using buttons
▲/▼.
“ILLU” function is available when at least
the side/taillights are on.
Partial lighting
Keeping button
▼pressed (on the plate
at the side of the steering column) for more
than 4 seconds the instrument cluster light-
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The radio is installed in a user-friendly po-
sition for the driver and passenger and the
graphics on the front panel make location
of the controls quick, facilitating use.
The CD Changer is available at Lineacces-
sori Alfa Romeo.
In the following pages you will find the
instructions for use, which you are advised
to read through carefully. The instructions al-
so contain the procedure for controlling the
CD Changer (if provided) through the radio.
For the instructions for use of the CD Chang-
er refer to the specific manual. ADVICE
Road safety
You are advised to learn how to use the
various radio functions (e.g.: storing sta-
tions) before starting to drive.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
when driving. Reception may be disturbed
by the presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges particularly when far away from the
station being listened to.
IMPORTANTWhen receiving traffic in-
formation, the volume may be higher than
normal.
SOUND SYSTEM
The car sound system, fitted with CD play-
er (radio with Compact Disc player) or MP3
CD player (radio with MP3 CD player) has
been designed in accordance with the spe-
cial features of the passenger compartment,
with a personalised design that blends with
the style of the dashboard. The sound sys-
tem cannot be adapted to other vehicles and
for this reason it cannot be removed.
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Radio section
– Traffic information reception (TA)
– Automatic storage of 6 stations in the
dedicated FM band - FMT (AS – Autostore)Audio section
– Loudness function (excluding versions
with Bose HI-FI system)
– Standard equalization (excluding ver-
sions with Bose HI-FI system)
– Personal equalization (excluding ver-
sions with Bose HI-FI system)
– Automatic volume changing according
to car speed
– MUTE function
CD / CD MP3 section
– Play / Pause
– Previous / next track selection
– FF / FR
– Previous / next directory selection
CONTROLS ON FRONT PANEL
fig. 152A0A1113b
Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode
ON
VOL+
VOL
On
Off
Volume up
Volume downShort push on button
Long push on button
Press button
Press button
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
(where provided)
fig. 153A0A1114b
Button FUNCTION Mode
z
+
–
SRC
ô
ó
Audio Mute on/off
(with sound system on)
Volume up
Volume down
Radio frequency
(FM1, FM2, FMT, MW, LW) and audio source
(Radio - CD - MP3 - CD Changer) selection button
Radio: recall preset stations (1 to 6)
MP3: select next directory
CD Changer: select next CD in the CD Changer
Radio: recall preset stations (6 to 1)
MP3: select previous directory
CD Changer: select previous CD in the CD ChangerBrief button pressing
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button
Press button