2010 Alfa Romeo 147 dashboard

IN AN EMERGENCY
215
40
40
40
15
15
25
7.5
15
15
20
15
15
7.5
30
50 A/C (MAXI-FUSE)
FAN1 (MAXI-FUSE)
FAN2 (MAXI-FUSE)
F3
F4
F60 (*)
F11
F61 (*)
F62 (*)
F63 (*)
F46
F10
F12
EFI (MAXI-FUSE)
JB3 (MAXI-FUSE) 54
54
54
53
53
52
53
52
52
52
52
53
53
54
54
SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES
(*) Fuse behind dashboard control box on an auxiliary bracket.
Climate control fan
Radiator fan
Radiator fan
Horn
Fuel pump
Tailgate electric unlocking
Electronic injection system
Bose system
Bose system
Sunroof
Sun roof
Petrol/ignition coil injectors
Services
Electronic injection
Engine compartment fuse carrier module

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260
DASHBOARD
1. Side swivel air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. Passenger’s front Air bag - 4. Tailgate release button - 5. Card holder - 6. Radio -
7. Centre swivel air vents - 8. Fixed upper vent - 9. Glass holder - 10. Fog lamp button - 11. Hazard warning light switch - 12. Rear fog guard
button - 13. Outer light control lever - 14. Speedometer with mileage recorder and trip recorder and headlamp aiming display - 15. Fuel level
gauge with reserve warning light - 16. Multifunction display - 17. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge - 18. Rev counter - 19. Wind-
screen/rearscreen wiper control lever - 20. Bonnet opening lever - 21. Set of controls: trip meter reset, headlamp aiming device, trip comput-
er - 22. Ignition key and switch - 23. Horn - 24. Steering wheel locking/release lever - 25. Driver’s front Air bag - 26. Door locking button -
27. Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 28. Ashtray - 29. Cigar lighter - 30. Temperature sensor - 31Glovebox.
fig. 1A0A0475m

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267
FRONT AND SIDE
AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front Air bags for the
driver (fig. 11), for the passenger (fig. 12)
and side bag (fig. 13) and window bag
(fig. 14).
fig. 11
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fig. 12
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DEACTIVATING THE
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIR BAG MANUALLY
Should it be absolutely necessary to car-
ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s
Air bag on the vehicle can be deactivated.
Deactivation takes place using the car ig-
nition key to operate the special switch on
the left hand side of the dashboard
fig. 13
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fig. 14
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(fig. 15). Access to the switch is only pos-
sible with the door open.
The key-operated switch (fig. 15) has
two positions:
1) Passenger’s front Air bag activated:
(ONposition
P) warning light on instru-
ment cluster off; it is absolutely prohibited
to carry a child on the front seat.
2) Passenger’s front Air bag deactivated:
(OFFposition
F) warning light on in-
strument cluster on; it is possible to carry a
child protected by special restraint systems
on the front seat.
The warning light
Fon the cluster stays
on permanently until the passenger’s Air bag
is reactivated.
Deactivation of the passenger’s front Air bag
does not inhibit operation of the side Air bag.
When the door is open, the key can be in-
serted and removed in both positions.
fig. 15
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If no leaks are found the vehicle can be
restarted. Press button (A) to activate the
fuel supply system again.
fig. 22
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CONTROLS
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH
(fig. 22)
This is an automatic safety switch, to be
found on the floor next to the driver’s door
pillar, which is triggered in the event of a
crash of a certain magnitude to interrupt the
flow of fuel.
The cutting in of the inertial switch is shown
on the display of the instrument cluster.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVEBOX
On the dashboard there is a glovebox with
lid and light.
To open use handle (A-fig. 20).
When the glovebox is opened with the ig-
nition key at MARa courtesy light inside
is turned on (A-fig. 21).
The fitting is completed by a recess (B) on
the lid for inserting a pen or pencil.
fig. 20
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fig. 21
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If a smell of fuel is noted
following an accident, or
the fuel system is leaking, to avoid
the risk of fire do not reset the
switch.
WARNING
Do not travel with the
glovebox open: the lid could
harm the passenger in the event of
an accident.
WARNING

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271
BONNET
The bonnet opening lever is under the left
end of the dashboard.
To open:
– pull the lever (A-fig. 23) until the bon-
net clicks open.
– press the safety lever (A-fig. 24) up-
wards.
– raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANTBonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
fig. 23
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fig. 24
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To close:
– lower the bonnet until approx. 20 cm
from the engine compartment and then let
it drop, ensuring that it is fully closed and
not just held in position by the safety catch.
If the bonnet does not close properly do
not push it down but open it again and re-
peat the above procedure.
Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
Do this only with the car
stationary.
WARNING
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when travelling.
Always check for proper bonnet
locking. If the bonnet is left inad-
vertently open, stop the car im-
mediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING
DANGER-SERIOUS INJURY.
When carrying out checks
or maintenance operations in the
engine compartment, take special
care not to bump the head on the
raised bonnet.
WARNING
If checks are needed in the
engine compartment, when
it is still hot, do not approach the
fan: it might start working also
with the ignition key removed.
Wait for the engine to cool down.
WARNING

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273
IN THE EVENT OF A BLOWN FUSE
Never replace a fuse with
metal wires or anything
else. Always use an intact
fuse of the same colour.
Access is gained to the control box on the
dashboard by slackening the two retainers
(A-fig. 27) and removing the protective
trim (B).
fig. 27
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Never replace a fuse with
another with a higher amp
rating, DANGER OF FIRE.
WARNING
If a general fuse (MAXI-
FUSE or MEGA-FUSE) cuts
in, do not attempt any repair and
contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised
Service.
WARNING
If a fuse blows again, con-
tact an Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Service.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse,
make sure the ignition key
has been removed and that all the
other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNING

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
276
Dashboard
Left hand drive ............................ 50
Demisting-defrosting
- door mirrors ............................ 105
- rearscreen .............................. 105
- windscreen and front side
windows ................................ 104
Direction indicators
- changing front bulbs................. 202
- changing rear bulbs.................. 204
- changing side bulbs.................. 203
- switching on ........................... 43
Display, reconfigurable
multifunction ....................... 53
- access to menu screen.............. 57
- control buttons ........................ 54
- dimmer .................................. 75
- display in concurrence
with event .............................. 76Door light.................................... 122
- changing bulbs ........................ 206
Door locking system ..................... 107
Door mirrors ................................ 23
Doors
- central locking......................... 16
- opening/closing from inside ...... 16
- opening/closing from outside .... 15
- remote control......................... 7
- remote locking unlocking .......... 7
Driving
- at night .................................. 179
- before driving off ..................... 178
- economically and respecting
the environment ...................... 183
- in bad weather (rain, fog) ........ 180
- in the mountains ..................... 180
- in winter ................................ 181
- when travelling ....................... 178- with ABS ................................ 181
Electronic alarm system ............... 11
- description .............................. 11
- ministerial homologation........... 14
- request for additional keys
with remote control.................. 11
- shutting off the system ............. 14
- switching off ........................... 12
- switching on ........................... 11
- volumetric protection ................ 13
- when the alarm is triggered....... 13
Electronic control units .................. 236
Emergency starting....................... 188
- starting by inertia .................... 190
- starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................... 189
Emission reducing devices.............. 174
Engine
- identification codes .................. 244

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
278
- in control box on
dashboard ......................... 210
- generalities ............................. 209
- list of protected devices ............ 212
Gearshift lever ........................... 109
Getting to know your car .... 6
Glass stand ................................. 123
Glove compartment ...................... 119
Glove compartment light
- changing bulbs ........................ 208
Grab handles ............................... 119
Handbrake
- lever ...................................... 108
Hazard lights
- switching on ........................... 106
Headlamp beam adjustment .......... 132
Headlight washers .................. 46-240
Headlights ............................. 132
- adjustment abroad.............. 132- changing bulbs ................... 198
- compensation for tilt ................ 133
Headrests
- rear ....................................... 21
Heated rearscreen ........................ 105
HI-FI system (Bose) ..................... 172
Hoses......................................... 238
Ignition device ............................ 14
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................... 14-15
In an emergency..................... 188
In the event of an accident ............ 219
- first aid kit .............................. 220
- if anybody is injured ................. 220
Inertial fuel cut off switch......... 107
Instrument panel .................... 50
Intelligent washing ....................... 45
Interior (cleaning) ........................ 242
Interior fittings........................ 119Interior lighting
- boot lighting ........................... 129
- front lighting ........................... 120
- rear lighting ............................ 121
Key/remote control .................... 6-7
- changing remote control battery 10
- request for additional keys
with remote control.................. 11
Levers at steering wheel .............. 42
Load limiters (seat belts) .............. 27
Low beam headlights
- changing bulbs................. 199-201
- switching on ........................... 42
Lubricants (specifications) ............. 255
Luggage rack connections.............. 131
Luggage restrainer net .................. 21
Main beam headlights
- changing bulbs................. 200-202
- switching on ........................... 42