2010 Alfa Romeo 8C ignition

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Scheduled maintenance (Service)
This function allows you to view when service is
due according to the mileage done.
To view this information, proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
shows when service is due in kilometres
or miles depending on the unit that was
previously set (see the chapter “Unit of
measure”);
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.
WARNING: According to the Scheduled
Maintenance Plan, the vehicle must be
serviced every 10,000 km (or 6,000 mi). This
information is automatically displayed when the
electronic key is inserted in the ignition block,
starting from 2,000 km (or 1,200 mi) following
the service due date. The information will be
displayed in kilometres or miles depending on
the unit of measure set. When approaching the
scheduled maintenance (“Service”) due date,
inserting the electronic key in the ignition block,
a message will appear on the display followed
by the kilometres/miles left until the service due
date. Contact an Authorised Service Centre of
the Manufacturer’s Network where the staff
will perform the service operations according to
the Scheduled Maintenance or Annual Inspection
Plan and reset the mileage counter (Reset).
Buzzer reactivation for SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) signalling (Seat belt beep)(where
provided)
This function is displayed only after the system
has been deactivated by an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
Automatic activation of the Day Running
Lights (where provided)
If this function is active, when the low-beams go
off, the DRLs come on, and vice versa, when the
low-beams come on the DRLs go off.
Exit menu
Select this item to return to the standard screen
page.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
TRIP COMPUTER
General
When the electronic key is inserted in the ignition
block, the “Trip computer” allows you to view
the vehicle mileage features. This function
comprises the “Trip A” function which monitors
total mileage, and the “Trip B” function which
monitors trip mileage; the latter function is
“contained” in the total mileage function.
Both functions can be reset (reset when setting
off on a new trip).
Trip A and B allow you to view the following
values:
- Fuel range
- Distance travelled
- Average fuel consumption
- Instantaneous fuel consumption
- Average speed
- Travel timeValues displayed
Fuel rangeIt indicates the distance you can still travel with
the fuel left in the tank, assuming you continue
travelling at the same speed.
A specific message will be shown on the display
“----“ when the following events occur:
- when the fuel range is less than 50 km (or
30 mi)
- if the vehicle is stopped with the engine
running for more than 3 minutes.
Distance travelledIt indicates the distance travelled from the
beginning of a new trip.
Every time the battery is connected and at the
beginning of each new trip (reset) the display
indicates the value “0.0”.WARNING: If there is no information, all the
Trip Computer indicators will show “-” instead of
the value. When correct operation is resumed,
the counter resumes regular operation as well,
without resetting the values displayed prior to
the malfunction nor restarting the count from
zero as for a new trip.Average fuel consumptionThis is the average fuel consumption from the
beginning of a new trip.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The two modes of the Trip Computer can be
selected by briefly pressing the TRIP button;
Using the button “+” you can scroll the item
shown at the top of the display, while the button
“-” allows you to scroll the items displayed at
the bottom.
To go from the Trip A to the Trip B information,
briefly press the TRIP button.Procedure when setting off on a trip (reset)
Trip A and Trip B must be reset separately.
Reset Trip ATo reset Trip A, turn the key to MAR and press
and hold down the TRIP button for more than 2
seconds. WARNING: The counter will automatically be
reset only in the following cases:- when the “distance travelled” reaches
9999.9 km or when the “travelling time”
reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes)
- Every time the battery is disconnected
and reconnected. When the trip is reset, a
warning message appears on the display.WARNING: When Trip A is reset, the “fuel
range” and “instantaneous consumption” values
are not reset.
Reset Trip BFor the Trip B values, through the Setup menu
you can select whether you wish to perform a
manual or an automatic reset procedure (see the
chapter “Setup menu” above):
- Manual reset: to manually reset Trip B,
press and hold down the TRIP button for
more than 2 seconds.
- Automatic reset: this occurs each time the
electronic key is inserted in the ignition
block.
When Trip B is reset, a warning message appears
on the display.WARNING: When Trip B is reset, the “fuel
range” and “instantaneous fuel consumption”
values are not reset.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSWARNING: When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, if the warning light does not illuminate
or if it illuminates while driving, immediately
contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
Excessive coolant temperature
(*)
Combined with the “Coolant
thermometer”, it illuminates together with
the warning light on the instrument panel
and indicates an excessive temperature of the
coolant.
In this condition, stop the vehicle and have
the cooling system checked by an Authorised
Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network. INDICATORS AND
WARNING LIGHTS
Rear fog lights
When the rear fog lights are turned
on.
Position lights / low beams
Illuminates when the position lights
or low beams are activated.
High beams
When the high beams are turned on
or used to flash.
Low beams
Illuminates when the low beams are
activated.
Low fuel
When this warning light illuminates,
it means that there are about 14
litres of fuel left in the tank.Engine failure control system
(EOBD)
In normal conditions, this warning
light should illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and go off as soon as the engine
is started. This will show that the warning light is
working properly.
If the warning light remains on or illuminates
while driving, it indicates that there is a failure
in the fuel supply/ignition and emission control
system. This failure could cause high exhaust
emissions, loss of performance, poor vehicle
handling and high consumption levels.
In these conditions you can proceed slowly
without demanding engine performance.
Prolonged use of the vehicle when the warning
light is on can cause damage. Therefore, as
soon as possible contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
The warning light will go out if the problem
disappears. The error will be stored in any case.

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Low brake fluid warning light (*)
It illuminates when the brake fluid
level goes below the minimum
level. The operation of the warning light can be
checked by pressing the button on the brake fluid
tank cover located in the engine compartment. If
accompanied by a specific message, it indicates
an EBD system failure. In this case, do not
apply the brakes suddenly, since this may cause
an early locking of the rear wheels. Driving
extremely carefully, immediately go to the
nearest Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network to have the system checked.
CAUTION
If the warning light illuminates
while driving check the brake fluid
level immediately. If fluid level is
below the minimum level, there may
be a leakage. In this case, contact
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network before
continuing on your journey.
Defective ABS system (*)
It illuminates when the ABS system
is not functioning. The standard
braking system remains active, but we advise
you to contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network as soon as
possible.
Seat belts
It illuminates when one or both
front seat belts are not fastened
or improperly fastened. For the passenger seat
belt, the warning light will illuminate only if a
passenger is seated on the seat.
When the warning light is on, an acoustic signal
is also activated as soon as the vehicle speed
exceeds 20 Km/h.
Airbag/pretensioner failure (*)
It indicates that the pretensioner
and/or airbag system is defective.
CAUTION
Turning the key to MAR the
warning light illuminates but it should
turn off after a few seconds with the
engine running.
CAUTION
If, upon ignition, the warning
light does not illuminate or illuminates
permanently, or if it illuminates while
driving, immediately stop and contact
an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network.
Parking brake engaged
The warning light illuminates when
the parking brake is engaged.
VDC system failure
It indicates a malfunction or the
deactivation of the VDC system.
When flashing, it indicates that the VDC or ASR
system have activated.

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PARK OFF
This function disables the automatic activation
of the electric parking brake (EPB) (see page
137). The EPB is deactivated/reactivated by
pressing button
D.
Rear window opening
Press button
E to open the rear window.
It can only be opened when the vehicle is
stationary.
The button is disabled after the doors have been
locked.CENTRE CONSOLE
CONTROLS
Hazard warning lights
Press button
A to turn on the hazard lights. These
lights will operate with the ignition key in any
position. Press the button again to turn them off.
When these lights are on, the direction
indicators, the relevant warning lights on the
instrument panel and the button are flashing.
WARNING: When the hazard warning lights
are activated, the direction indicators control is
disabled.
Low grip
This mode should be used on particularly
slippery road surfaces (e.g., rain, snow, ice). To
activate/deactivate this mode, press button
B.
When this function is active, the letter “W
illuminates on the display ”.
VDC system
The VDC system is automatically activated when
starting the engine.
The system can be turned on or off while driving
by pressing button
C, the following messages will
appear: “ASR/VDC deactivated” and “ASR/VDC
activated”. To prevent accidental deactivation,
you must press the button for about 1 second to
deactivate the VDC system.
When the system is deactivated, the amber
warning light
on the instrument panel
illuminates.

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Doors ................................................................................................................................. 78
Power windows .................................................................................................................. 80Engine compartment lid
......................................................................................................... 81
Rear window ....................................................................................................................... 82
Fuel tank door .................................................................................................................... 83
Keys .................................................................................................................................. 84
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................................... 87
Electronic alarm system ........................................................................................................88
Front seats ......................................................................................................................... 92
Rear-view mirrors ................................................................................................................. 93
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................... 94
External lights and direction indicators ..................................................................................... 95
Windscreen washer/wipers and headlight washer .................................................................... 99
Air conditioning and heating system ...................................................................................... 102
Car stereo system .............................................................................................................. 108
Bose HI-FI system (optional) ............................................................................................... 109

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POWER
WINDOWS Activation is only possible with the ignition key in
the MAR position.
The power window controls are positioned on the
centre console.A - Front left-hand window opening/closingB - Front right-hand window opening/closing.
Lower the power window with the key turned
to MAR to activate automatic operation: the
window will stop when it reaches the end of its
travel (or when the button is pressed again).
A brief pressure causes a small movement of the window, which stops when the button is
released.
When the window is raised, automatic operation
is active only for the left-hand window.
WARNING: If the window is operated with the
door open, when it reaches the upper limit it
will go down for a short distance so as not to
interfere with the weather strip when the door
is closed.
CAUTION
When the door is opened, the
window is slightly lowered and then
closes automatically after the door is
closed: take the greatest care to avoid
passengers (especially children) being
near the windows when opening/
closing the doors.CAUTION
Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous. Check
that passengers are away from the
side windows before shutting them.
Always remove the ignition key when
you get out of the vehicle, in order to
avoid that accidental activation of the
power windows may be dangerous for
passengers remaining in the vehicle.
CAUTION
Leaving children in a parked
vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous: the temperature inside
the vehicle can reach very high levels,
causing fainting and serious injuries.