Alfa Romeo CODE system
failure/Alarm failure (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) will come on (on some
versions, with a message on the display) to indicate an Alfa Romeo
CODE system or alarm failure (for versions/markets, where provided).
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible.
Break-in attempt
If this warning light flashes or, on some versions, if the symbol appears
in the display (together with a message) this indicates a break-in
attempt. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.Glow plug preheating
(diesel versions) (amber)
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It will
switch off as soon as the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning light
comes on for an extremely short time.
Glow plug preheating failure
(diesel versions)The warning light will flash (a message will appear on the display, on
some versions) to indicate a fault in the glow plugs preheating system.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to
eliminate the fault.
Water in diesel filter
(diesel versions) (amber)
The warning light remains on constantly when driving (together with a
message in the display), to indicate the presence of water in the
diesel filter.
The presence of water in the fuel supply circuit may cause
severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine
operation. If the
warning light comes on in the
instrument panel (together with a message in the display) contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to bleed the system.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears immediately after
refuelling: if this happens, switch the engine off immediately and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Fuel reserve – Limited range
(amber)
The warning light turns on when 8-10 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
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Belt reminder (Reactivation of SBR
buzzer)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function can only be displayed after Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services have deactivated the SBR system (see "SBR system" in the
"Safety" chapter).Service (Scheduled servicing)With this function it is possible to view information on servicing
deadlines depending on kilometres travelled or daily intervals.
With the Service function it is also possible to view the interval (in
kilometres or miles) before the next engine oil change is due.
To consult this information, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the display shows when servicing
is due in km or mi according to the previous setting (see paragraph
"Units of measurement");
❒briefly press the SET/button to go back to the menu screen or
hold the button down to go back to the standard screen.IMPORTANT According to the "Scheduled Servicing Plan", the car
must be serviced every 30,000 km (1.4 petrol versions) or 35,000 km
(1750 Turbo petrol and diesel versions). This message is displayed
automatically when the key is turned to MAR, starting at 2,000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) from when the next service is due and
reappearing every 200 km (or equivalent value in miles). Below 200
km the signals become more frequent. The display will be in km or
mi depending on the measurement unit settings. When the next
scheduled service is approaching and the key is turned to MAR, the
word Service will appear on the display, followed by the number
of kilometres or miles left. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be performed
and the message will be reset.
Passenger airbag/side bag (front
passenger side airbag and side bag
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection - Side bag -
activation/deactivation)This function is used to activate/deactivate the passenger side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the SET/
button and, after the message (Bag pass: Off) (to
deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to activate) is displayed by pressing
buttons "
" and "
", press the SET/
button again;
❒a confirmation request message will appear on the display;
❒by pressing the "
"or"
" buttons select "Yes" (to
confirm activation/deactivation) or "No" (to cancel);
❒press the SET/
button briefly, a message confirming the
selection will be displayed and you will return to the menu screen or,
pressing the button for longer, you will return to the standard screen
without memorising.
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