2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider warning

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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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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front head restraints are built into the
seats.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Rear seats are fitted with two head re-
straints.
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒pull up lever A-fig. 29 and tilt the
rear seat backrest forward (a “red
band”Bwill appear);
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttons C-fig. 30 (set aside
the two head restraint supports)
then remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
A0F0137mfig. 30
A0F0085mfig. 29
A0F0199mfig. 28/a
FRONT SEATS SPORTS
fig. 28/a
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Certain versions are fitted with electri-
cally adjustable front seats with sports
configuration.
To adjust these seats see the indications
contained in previous paragraphs.

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STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted both
axially and in height.
Release the lever A-fig. 31pushing it
downwards, then adjust the steering
wheel as required. To lock the steering
wheel, push lever Aupwards.
It is absolutely forbid-
den to carry out what-
ever after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect
performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and al-
so result in non-compliance of
the car with homologation re-
quirements.
WARNING
A0F0136mfig. 31
Any adjustment of the
steering wheel position
must be carried out only with
the car stationary and the en-
gine turned off.
WARNING

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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
that the mirror position has been stored.

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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 SYSTEM
1Upper vent - 2Adjustable and swivel central vents - 3Adjustable and swivel side vents -4Lower vents for rear seats -
5Lower vents for front seats - 6Windscreen and front windows demisting/defrosting vents.
A0F0220m
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CENTRAL AND
SIDE VENTS fig. 37-38
These vents are located on the dash-
board. Each vent Afeatures a wheel B
to adjust air flow and a device Cto di-
rect it horizontally or vertically.
O= Completely closed
I= Completely open
A0F0014mfig. 37A0F0057mfig. 39
UPPER VENT fig. 39
The vent has an opening/closing con-
trol.
O= Completely closed
I= Completely open
WINDSCREEN AND FRONT
SIDE WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
VENTS
These vents are located at the ends A-
fig. 40and on the front part Bof the
dashboard.
A0F0012mfig. 38
A0F0067mfig. 40