2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider key

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OF THE CARIMPORTANT“General Trip” reset will
also reset the “Trip B” function, where-
as “Trip B” reset will only reset the in-
formation associated with this function.
Every Trip computer screen displays two
options of the active Trip (Trip A or Trip
B); one option is displayed at the top of
the screen, the other one at the bottom
(seefig. 25).In the same screen it is not possible to
have displayed at the same time the
same option at the top and at the bot-
tom of the screen.
Briefly press button TRIPto select the
two Trip computer modes; use button
-to scroll the options at the top of the
display, use button
.to scroll the op-
tions at the bottom of the display.
Press briefly button TRIPto go from
Trip A to Trip B.Start of journey procedure
(reset)
Trip A and Trip B reset are independent.
Reset General Trip
With electronic key into ignition device,
to reset the “General Trip” press and
keep pressed button TRIPfor over 2
seconds.
IMPORTANTReset can be automat-
ic only in the following cases:
❒when the “Travel Distance” reach-
es 9999.9 km or the “Travel Time”
reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59
minutes);
❒after disconnecting/reconnecting
the battery.
At General Trip reset a warning message
will be displayed.
A0F0052mfig. 25

Lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Turn the knob Duntil obtaining the re-
quired position.
Back rest angle adjustment
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Use lever E. Pulling the lever upwards
the seat will bend back by one position.
Pushing the lever downwards the seat
will bend forward.
Tilting the back rest
To get to the rear seats, pull handle F:
the back rest will tilt and the seat can
slide forward.
Bringing back the back rest the seat will
return automatically to its original posi-
tion (mechanical memory).
After bringing the back rest to its origi-
nal position check tat it firmly locked.
Check also that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to move it back
and forth.
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ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE
FRONT SEATS fig. 27
(for versions/markets,
where provided)Seat controls are the
following:
Multifunction control A:
❒front seat height adjustment;
❒rear seat height adjustment;
❒vertical seat movement;
❒longitudinal seat movement;
B:Back rest angle adjustment;
C:Driver’s seat positions store buttons;
D:Lumbar adjustment;
E:Back rest tipping.
IMPORTANTSeat can only be ad-
justed when the electronic key is fitted
into the ignition device and for about 1
minute from removing it or after press-
ing button START/STOP. After open-
ing the door the seat can be adjusted for
about 3 minutes or until closing the
door.
Only make adjustments
when the car is station-
ary.
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A0F0254mfig. 27

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OF THE CARSeat warming
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
With electronic key fitted into ignition
device, turn ring nut A-fig. 28 to turn
this function on/off.
Seat warming can be adjusted to 3 dif-
ferent levels (0= seat warming off).
A0F0024mfig. 28
Easy Entry
This function, operating regardless of the
ignition key position into the ignition de-
vice, facilitates access to rear seats.
To access the rear seats, pull handle E-
fig. 27and move the seat back for-
wards: the seat will slide forward auto-
matically.
Bringing the seat back to its normal po-
sition will return the seat to its original
position.
If when returning to the original position
it finds an obstacle (e.g.: rear passen-
ger’s knees), the seat will stop, it will
then move forward and then it will lock. Storing driver’s seat/door
mirror positions
ButtonsCallows to store and recall three
different driver’s seat and door mirror po-
sitions. Storing and recalling are only pos-
sible with electronic key fitted into igni-
tion device.
Stored position can only be recalled for
about 3 minutes after opening the doors
and for about 1 minute after removing
the electronic key from the ignition de-
vice.
To store the required seat position, ad-
just it as required then press the button
corresponding to position to store for a
few seconds.
To recall the stored position, press briefly
the corresponding button.
Storing a new position will automatically
clear the one stored previously using the
same button.

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(for versions/markets,
where provided)
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirrors by press-
ing button C-fig. 34.
To bring the mirrors back to driving po-
sition press again button C-fig. 34.
When doors are locked, door mirrors will
fold; mirrors will be brought automati-
cally to driving position when refitting
the ignition key. To adjust the mirror move the switch B
in the four directions shown by the ar-
rows.
IMPORTANTAfter adjusting the mir-
ror, turn selector Ato0to prevent ac-
cidental movements.
Manual mirror folding
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)
it is possible to fold the mirror moving it
from position A-fig. 35 to position B.
A0F0135mfig. 32
REARVIEW
MIRRORS
DRIVING MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes it to be released in the event
of a violent crash.
Using lever A-fig. 32the mirror can
be adjusted to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
DOOR MIRRORS
Door mirror can only be adjusted and
folded when the electronic key is fitted
into the ignition device.
Adjusting the mirror
Use device A-fig. 34to select the re-
quired mirror:
❒turn selector Ato1: to select the
left mirror;
❒turn selector Ato2: to select the
right mirror.
A0F0036mfig. 34

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OF THE CARThis function can be activat-
ed/deactivated by keeping the folding
button pressed for over 2 seconds. A
buzzer will sound when activa-
tion/deactivation is set.
A0F0081mfig. 35
As the driver’s door mir-
ror is curved, it may
slightly alter the per-
ception of distance.
When driving the mir-
rors shall always be in
open position.
WARNING
Storing the “parking”
position of the door mirror
on the passenger side
On versions equipped with powered
seats, to improve visibility during park-
ing manoeuvres when engaging the re-
verse gear, the driver can adjust/move
(and store) the passenger door mirror
to a position different from that used
during normal running. To store the required mirror position pro-
ceed as follows:
❒engage reverse with car stopped and
ignition key fitted into ignition de-
vice;
❒turn selector A-fig. 34 to2(to se-
lect the passenger door mirror);
❒adjust the passenger door mirror as
required to obtain best position for
parking manoeuvres;
❒keep one of the buttons C-fig. 27
pressed for 3 seconds at least (see
paragraph “Seats” in this section).
Together with the passenger door mir-
ror “parking” position, also the driver
seat and door mirror positions will be
stored. The sound of a buzzer confirms
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Recallig the passenger door
mirror “parking”
Proceed as follows: fit the electronic key
into the ignition device; engage reverse;
turn selectorA-fig. 34to2(to select
the passenger door mirror).
The mirror will set automatically to the
previously stored position.
If no parking position has been stored,
when engaging reverse the passenger
door mirror will slightly lower to aid the
driver during parking.
The mirror will automatically return to
its original position 10 seconds after dis-
engaging reverse, when the car speed
exceeds 10 km/h in forward gear or
when turning selector A-fig. 34to0.Automatic door mirror
realignment
Each time the ignition key is fitted into
the ignition device, door mirrors return
automatically to the last position
reached and/or recalled at last key re-
moval.
This enables mirror alignment if when
leaving the car parked one of the door
mirrors has been moved manually
and/or accidentally.Defrosting/demisting
The electric mirrors are fitted with heating
coils which come into operation when turn-
ing on the heated rear window (by press-
ing button
().
IMPORTANTThis function is timed
and is deactivated after a few minutes.

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CLIMATE CONTROL
(fast cooling)
IMPORTANTThe compressor √can
be enabled only if the ventilation is en-
abled.
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob Acompletely leftwards;
❒turn knob Cto top speed;
❒turn knob BtoO;
❒press buttons √andv(buttons
leds on).
How to keep the required
cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒turn air recirculation off (if on).
❒turn knob Ato the required tem-
perature;
❒turn the knurled ring Cto the re-
quired fan speed.
LOOKING AFTER
THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate control
system
√must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
RECIRCULATION
To turn this function on press button
v: the button led will turn on.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a
traffic jam, tunnel, etc.) However, it is
better not to use it for long periods, es-
pecially if there are several people in the
car to prevent window misting up.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consid-
erably increase the possibility of the win-
dows misting inside.
IMPORTANTThe inside air recircula-
tion system makes it possible to reach
the required (“heating” or “cooling”)
conditions faster.
After connecting/discon-
necting the battery,
wait for 3 minutes at
least before fitting the elec-
tronic key into the ignition de-
vice in order to allow the cli-
mate control system control unit
to reset the positions of the
electric actuators that adjust air
temperature and distribution.

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CLIMATE CONTROL
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF
Press button √to turn the compressor
on: when climate control compressor is
on the circular led around the button will
turn on. Compressor will stay on also af-
ter turning the engine off.
To turn the compressor off press again
button
√.
With compressor off, the system will
check whether outside temperature is
higher or lower/same as the set one:
❒if outside temperature is lower than
the set one, the system will oper-
ate regularly also with compressor
off;
❒if outside temperature is higher than
the set one, the system will not be
able to keep the required condition,
the set temperature values will then
start to flash on the display.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button (to activate the demist-
ing/defrosting function: when this func-
tion is on, the circular led around the but-
ton will turn on.
On certain versions, turning this function
on will also activate windscreen de-
frosting in the windscreen wiper area.
This function is timed and switches off
automatically after few minutes, or by
pressing again the button or by turning
the engine off. It will not be switched
on automatically when restarting the en-
gine.
IMPORTANTDo not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.Temperature detection (compressor off
and outside temperature higher than set
temperature) is activated each time the
electronic key is fitted into the ignition
device.
Operation of the cli-
mate control compres-
sor is necessary for cooling
and dehumidifying the air; it is
advisable to keep this function
always on, to prevent window
misting problems.
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