2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider engine

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CRUISE CONTROL
(green)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light turns on (together
with the message on the display) when
turning the knurled ring of the Cruise
Control to
Ü
Ü
CLEANING DPF
(PARTICULATE
FILTER) IN
PROGRESS
(only Diesel versions
with DPF - amber)
Fitting the key into the ignition device
the warning light switches on but it must
switch off after a few seconds. The
warning light comes on constantly to no-
tify the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (par-
ticulate) by the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on dur-
ing every DPF regeneration, but only
when driving conditions require notifi-
cation of the driver. To switch the warn-
ing light off, the car must stay in motion
until regeneration has been completed.
h
The process normally takes about 15
minutes. The optimum conditions to end
the process are achieved by keeping the
car in motion up to 60 km/h with an
engine speed higher than 2,000 rpm.
This light coming on is not a car defect
and therefore the car does not need to
go to the workshop. A specific message
will appear on the display when the
warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
Always drive at a
speed appropriate to
the traffic conditions, the
weather and speed limits. The
engine may be turned off
while the DPF light is on; how-
ever, repeated interruption of
the regeneration process may
result in premature exhaustion
of engine oil. For this reason it
is always advisable to wait
for the light to go off before
turning off the engine, follow-
ing the instructions appearing
above. It is not advisable to
complete DPF regeneration
with the vehicle stationary.
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JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little high-
er than the flat one.
Proceed as follows fig. 1:
❒Connect positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the neg-
ative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery and to an earthing point
E
on the engine of the car to be start-
ed;
❒Start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the order
above.If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not insist but contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Service.
IMPORTANTDo not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two bat-
teries: sparks could ignite the flamma-
ble gas from the battery. If the other bat-
tery is fitted in another car, prevent ac-
cidental contacts between the metal
parts of the two cars.
Under no circumstances
should a battery charger
be used to start the en-
gine: it could damage the elec-
tronic systems and in particular
the ignition and injection control
units.
Do not carry out this
procedure if you lack
experience; if it is not done
correctly it can cause very in-
tense electrical discharges. In
addition, the fluid contained in
the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. You are also ad-
vised not to put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near the
battery and not to cause
sparks.
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IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
The car is equipped with the “Quick tyre
repair kit Fix&Go automatic“. Opera-
tions required to change a wheel are de-
scribed in the following section.
As an alternative to the “Kit Fix & Go
automatic”, the car can be provided (up-
on request) with space-saver spare
wheel: wheel changing and correct use
of the jack call for some precautions as
listed below.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by push-
ing, towing, or coasting downhill) as this
could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.
Remember that the
brake booster and the
power steering system are not
operating until the engine is
started, a greater effort will
therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Alert other drivers that
the car is stationary in
compliance with local regula-
tions: hazard warning lights,
warning triangle etc. Any pas-
sengers on board should leave
the car, especially if it is heav-
ily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming
traffic while the wheel is be-
ing changed on. If the wheel is
being changed on a steep or
badly surfaced road, place the
wedges or other suitable ma-
terial under the wheel to stop
the car. Never start the engine
when the car is jacked up. If
you were towing a trailer, un-
couple the trailer before jack-
ing the car.
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Please note:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it
breaks it must be replaced with a
new jack;
❒no tool other than its cranking de-
vice may be fitted on the jack.To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm;
❒Turn the engine off, pull up the hand-
brake and engage first gear or re-
verse;
❒Using handle A-fig. 2, lift the stiff
coverB;
Never tamper with the
inflation valve. Never
place tools between the rim
and tyre. Check and restore, if
required, the pressure of tyres
and spare wheel to the values
given in section “Technical
Specifications”.
WARNING
A0F0132mfig. 2
❒remove the box as shown in fig. 3;
❒for versions fitted with “quick tyre
repair kit Fix&Go” take the tool con-
tainerfig. 4out of the boot;
A0F0007mfig. 3
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OF THE CAR❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossi-
ble to reach at least 1.5 bar, disen-
gage compressor from valve and cur-
rent outlet, then move the car forth
for approx. ten metres in order to dis-
tribute the sealing fluid inside the
tyre evenly, then repeat the inflation
operation;
❒if after this operation it is still im-
possible after 5 minutes to reach at
least 1.8 bar, do not start driving
since the tyre is excessively dam-
aged and the quick tyre repair kit
cannot guarantee suitable sealing,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services;
❒loosen tyre inflation valve cap, take
out the filler hose A-fig. 14and
screw the ring nut B-fig. 15on the
tyre valve;
❒make sure the compressor switch A-
fig. 16is set to 0(off), start the
engine and fit plug A-fig. 17in-
to the outlet/cigar lighter on the
front console and then turn on the
compressor by setting switch A-fig.
16toI(on);
❒inflate the tyre to the pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Wheels” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”. Check
tyre pressure on gauge B-fig. 16
with compressor off to obtain precise
reading;
A0F0116mfig. 14
A0F0214mfig. 15
A0F0213mfig. 16A0F0217mfig. 17

❒after reaching the tyre pressure spec-
ified in paragraph “Wheels” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
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Apply the sticker in a
visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre
has been treated with the
quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cor-
nering and do not exceed 80
km/h. Avoid heavy braking
and accelerating.
WARNING
You shall absolutely
communicate that the
tyre has been repaired with
the quick tyre repair kit. Hand
the instruction brochure to the
personnel charged with treat-
ing the tyre repaired with the
kit.
WARNING
If pressure falls below
1.8 bar, stop the car
since the tyre is excessively
damaged and the quick tyre
repair kit Fix & Go automatic
cannot guarantee suitable
sealing. Contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure;pull up the handbrake;❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read,
restore proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and
restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the
nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized
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A0F0119mfig. 46
Never replace a broken
fuse with anything oth-
er than a new fuse.
Never change a fuse
with another with a
higher amp rating, danger of
fire.
WARNING
If a general fuse
(MEGA-FUSE, MAXI-
FUSE) cuts in, do not attempt
any repair and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Before changing a fuse, check
the ignition key has been re-
moved and that all the other
electric devices have been
turned off/disabled.
WARNING
If a general protection
fuse for safety sys-
tems (air bag system, braking
system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission
system) or steering system is
triggered, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
WARNING
IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERAL
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action (i.e.
it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-
proper action on the system.
When a device does not work, check the
efficiency of its fuse. The conductor el-
ement must be intact; if not, replace the
fuse with one of the same amp rating
(same colour).
A:undamaged fuse
B:fuse with damaged filament.
To replace a fuse, use the pliers C
hooked to the fusebox on the dash-
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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
LIGHTS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Right main beam headlight F14 10 52
Left main beam headlight F15 10 52
Right dipped beam headlight F12 15 48
Left dipped beam headlight F13 15 48
Front fog light F30 15 52
Reversing light F35 7.5 48
Third brake light F37 10 48
Front/rear ceiling light F39 10 48
Front ceiling light F49 7.5 48
Direction indicators F53 10 48
Hazard lights F53 10 48
USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Engine compartment control unit F70 (MEGA-FUSE) 150 50
Instrument panel control unit F71 70 50
Fuel pre-heating unit (diesel versions) F73 60 50
Boot control unit F01 (MAXI-FUSE) 70 52
Instrument panel control unit F01 (MAXI-FUSE) 70 52