Alfa Romeo Brera - User Manual

Alfa Romeo Brera

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OWNER’S MANUAL

ALFA

Table of Contents

Important Information3
Respecting the Environment3
The Symbols Used in the Booklet6
Table of Contents7
Dashboard and Controls7
Dashboard View8
Instrument Panel9
Symbols10
The Alfa Romeo Code System10
- The Alfa Romeo Code System Operation11
- Message + Symbol y Displaying When Driving11
- Code Card12
Electronic Key12
- Replacing the Battery of the Electronic Key13
- Safe Lock Device15
- Device Activation16
- Main Functions that Can be Activated with the Electronic Key or with the Emergency Metals Insert17
- When the Alarm Is Triggered18
- How to Activate the Alarm18
Alarm18
- Surveillance19
- Self-Diagnosis and Monitoring of Doors/Bonnet/Boot19
- How to Deactivate the Alarm19
- Volumetric Protection/Anti-Raising Sensors19
- How to Cut off the Alarm System20
Ignition Device20
- Start/Stop Button21
- Turning the Instrument Panel on21
- Turning the Instrument Panel off21
- Engine Starting21
- Steering Column Lock22
- Rev. Counter23
- Fuel Gauge23
Instruments23
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge24
- Engine Oil Temperature Gauge25
- Turbocharger Pressure Gauge25
- Automatic Instrument Panel Light Dimmer26
- Trip Meter Reset26
- Manual Instrument Panel Light Dimmer26
- Rconfigurable Multifunction Display27
- Information on Standard Screen27
- Informatoin about Car Conditions (at Event)27
- Control Buttons28
- Setup Menu28
- Selecting an Option of the Main Menu Without Submenu28
- Engine Oil Level Indication29
- Selecting an Option of the Main Menu with Submenu29
- Selecting “Date” and “Clock”29
- Reset Trip B31
- Speed Limit31
- Automatic Headlight Daylight Sensor (Light Sens.)31
- Setting the Clock (Clock)32
- Clock Mode (Mode 12/24)32
- Setting the Date (Date)33
- Audio Info Repetition (Audio Rpt.) (Where Provided)33
- Independent Boot Unlocking (Indep. Boot)34
- Driver’s Door Unlocking (Unlock Fda)34
- Automatic Central Door Locking (Door Lock)34
- Units35
- Consumption35
- Temperature35
- Adjusting the Button Volume (Keys Vol.)36
- Selecting the Language36
- Adjusting the Failure/Warning Buzzer Volume (Beep Vol.)36
- Scheduled Servicing (Service)37
- Reactivating the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) Buzzer (Beep Seatb.)37
- Illumination of Rev Counter/Instruments (Night Panel)37
- Exit Menu (Quit Setup)37
- Trip Computer Features38
- Trim Computer Values Displayed39
- Trip Button40
- Start of Journey Procedure (Reset)41
- Height Adjustment42
- Moving the Seat Backwards or Forwards42
- Manually Adjustable Front Seats42
Seats42
- Lumbar Adjustment43
- Back Rest Angle Adjustment43
- Tilting the Back Rest43
- Electrically Adjustable Front Seats43
- Seat Warming44
- Storing Driver’s Seat/Door Mirror Positions44
- Easy Entry44
- Front Seats Sports45
Head Restraints45
Steering Wheel46
- Power Mirror Folding47
- Rearveiw Mirrors47
- Adjusting the Mirror47
- Driving Mirrors47
- Storing the “Parking” Position of the Door Mirror on the Passenger Side48
- Recallig the Passenger Door Mirror “Parking”49
- Automatic Door Mirror Realignment49
- Defrosting/Demisting49
Climate Control System50
- Central and Side Vents51
- Upper Vent51
- Windscreen and Front Side Window Demisting/Defrosting Vents51
- Air Distribution Selection52
Manual Climate Control System52
- Warming the Passenger Compartment53
- Quick Windscreen and Front Side Window Demisting/Defrosting (Max-Def Function)53
- Heated Rear Window and Door Mirror Demisting/Defrosting53
- Recirculating54
- Climate Control (Fast Cooling)54
- Looking after the System54
- How to Keep the Required Cooling54
Automatic Two-Zone Climate Control System55
- Switching the Climate Control System on57
- Air Temperature Adjustment Knobs57
- HI Function (High) (Maximum Heating Power)57
- LO Function (LOW) (Highest Cooling Power)58
- Fan Speed Adjustment59
- Automatic Operatoin (Auto Button)59
- Quick Front Window Demisting/Defrosting (Max-Def Function)60
- Heated Rear Window and Door Mirror Demisting and Defrosting61
- Climate Control Compressor On/Off61
- Selection of Air Distribution62
- Air Recirculation and AQS Function (Air Quality System) On/Off62
- Activated Carbon Pollen Filter64
- AQS Function (Air Quality System)64
- Switching the Climate Control System off65
- Additional Heater (Diesel Versions Only)65
- Direction Indicators66
- Main Beam Headlamps66
- Left-Hand Stalk66
External Lights66
- "Follow Me Home" Device67
- Automatic Headlights Sensor (Daylight Sensor)67
- Failure Warnings67
- Dashboard Buttons68
- Front and Rear Fog Lights68
- Parking Lights68
- Hazard Lights68
- Right-Hand Stalk69
- Windscreen Washer/Wiper69
Window Washing69
- “Smart Washing” Function70
- Rain Sensor70
- Sensor Failure Indicator71
- Rear Window Washer/Wiper72
- Headlight Washers72
- Device Engagement73
- To Memorise Speed73
Cruise Control73
- To Reset the Memorised Speed74
- To Increase the Memorised Speed74
- To Reduce Memorised Speed74
- Device Disengagement75
- Automatic Cruise Control Deactivation75
- Puddle Light76
- Front Ceiling Light76
Ceiling Lights76
- Causes that Make Front/Rear Ceiling Lights Turn On/Off77
- Power Supply and Fuel Cut-Off Switches78
Controls78
- Door Unlocking in the Event of a Crash79
- Resetting the Fuel Cut-Off Switch79
- Resetting the Power Supply Cut-Off Switch80
- Central Armrest81
- Oddment Compartment81
- Air-Conditioned Food Box81
Interior Fittings81
- Rear Armrest82
- Ski Compartment82
- Glove Compartment82
- Ashtray83
- Cigar Lighter83
- Oddments Compartments84
- Sun Visors84
- Sun Curtain85
- Opening/Closing the Sun Curtain85
- Anti-Crushing Safety System85
Fixed Panorama Roof85
- Sun Curtain Initialisation86
- Sun Curtain Maintenance86
- Door Unlocking from the Outside87
- Central Door Locking/Unlocking System87
- Door Locking from the Outside87
Doors87
Door Locking/Unlocking from the Inside88
Power Windows89
- Door Controls on the Driver Side90
- Door Controls on the Passenger’s Door91
Boot91
- Emergency Opening of the Boot from Inside92
- Opening by Remote Control92
- Boot Closing93
- Extending the Boot93
- Removing the Rear Parcel Shelf94
- Total Extension94
- Partial Extension95
- To Return the Rear Seat Back to Its Original Position95
- Anchoring the Load95
- Luggage Cover96
- Cargo Box96
- To Open the Bonnet97
- To Close the Bonnet97
Bonnet97
Adjusting the Headlight Beam98
Roof Rack/Ski Rack98
Headlights98
- Headlight Aiming Device99
- Front Fog Light Adjustment99
- Headlight Adjustment Abroad99
- ABS System Intervention100
ABS System100
- VDC System (Vehicle Dynamics Control)101
- Failure Warning Lights101
- ABS Failure/Ebd Failure101
- Brake Assist (Emergency Braking Assistance)101
- Turning the VDC System On/Off102
- Failure Warning102
- Hill Holder System103
- ASR System (Antislip Regulation)103
- Switching the ASR System On/Off104
- MSR System (Engine Braking Torque Control)104
EOBD System105
Sound System105
Radio Transmitters and Cellular Phones106
Accessories Purchased by the Owner106
Installation of Electric/Electronic Devices106
Parking Sensors107
- Sensor Detection Range108
- Buzzer108
- Sensors108
- Towing Trailers109
- Failure Indications109
- General Warnings109
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - TPMS110
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Table112
- Petrol Engines113
- Diesel Engines113
- Refuelling113
At the Filling Station113
- Fuel Filler Cap114
- Emergency Opening of the Fuel Filler Cap114
- Diesel Particulate Filter Clogged115
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)115
Protecting the Environment115
- Safety Devices116
- Seat Belts117
  - SBR System (Seat Belt Reminder)118
  - Load Limiters119
- Pretensioners119
  - General Instructions for Using the Seat Belts120
  - How to Keep the Seat Belts Always in Efficient Conditions121
- Carrying Children Safely122
  - Group 0 and 0+123
  - Group 1123
  - Group 2124
  - Group 3124
  - Suitability of Passenger Seats for Child Seat Use125
  - Summary of the Rules of Safety to be Followed for Carrying Children126
  - Presetting for Mountig the "Universal Isofix" Child Restraint System127
  - Passenger Seat Compliance with Regulations on Isofix Child's Seat Use128
  - "Smart Bag" System (Front Multistage Air Bags)129
- Front Air Bags129
  - Driver's Front Air Bag130
  - Passenger's Front Air Bag131
  - Air Bag Manual Deactivation132
  - Driver's and Passenger's Knees Air Bag132
- Side Air Bags (Side Bag - Window Bag)133
  - Front Side Bags - Chest and Pelvis Zone Protection134
  - Side Window Bags - Head Protection134
  - General Warnings136
  - Correct Use of the Car138
  - Starting the Engine139
  - Starting Procedure for Diesel Versions140
  - Starting Procedure for Petrol Versions140
  - Warnings (Engine Starting)141
  - How to Warm up the Engine after It Has Just Started (Petrol and Diesel Engines)142
  - Start-Up Failures142
  - Stopping Th Engine142
  - Removing the Electronic Key from the Ignition Device in an Emergency143
  - Handbrake144
- Parking the Car144
- Using the Gearbox145
- Containing Running Costs146
  - Electric Devices146
  - Roof Rack/Ski Rack Removal146
  - Unnecessary Loads146
  - Cold Starting147
  - Conditions of Use147
  - Driving Style147
  - Traffic and Road Conditions147
- Towing Trailers148
- Snow Tyres149
- Snow Chains150
- Car Inactivity151
  - Warning Lights and Messages152
  - General Warnings153
  - Serious Failures153
  - Very Serious Failures153
  - Warning Lights and Messages153
  - Brake Pad Wear (Amber)154
  - Handbrake on (Red)154
  - Low Brake Fluid (Red)154
  - Seat Belts Not Fastened (Red)154
  - Air Bag Failure (Red)155
  - Engine Coolant High Temperature (Red)156
  - Passenger's Front Air Bags Deactivated (Amber)156
- Engine Oil High Temperature157
- Exhausted Engine Oil (Only Diesel Versions with DPF - Red)157
- Low Engine Oil Pressure/Exhaust Oil157
- Bonnet Open158
- Incomplete Door Locking158
- Low Battery Charge (Red)158
- EOBD System Failure159
- Injection System Failure159
  - Alarm Failure (Amber)160
  - Break-In Attempt (Amber)160
  - Car Protection System Failure (Amber)160
- Electronic Key Not Recognized160
  - Steering Lock Inhibition (Amber)160
  - Diesel Versions161
- Possible Presence of Ice on the Road161
- Pre-Heating Glow Plugs/ Pre-Heating Glow Plug Failure161
- Inertial Fuel Cut-Off Switched on162
- Water in Diesel Fuel Filter162
- ABS System Failure163
- EBD System Failure163
  - VDC Deactivation163
  - VDC System Failure163
  - ASR Deactivation164
- ASR System (Wheel Antiskid System)164
- ASR System Failure164
- Hill Holder Failure164
- Brake Lights Failure165
- Dipped Beam Headlights165
- External Lights Failure165
- Follow Me Home (Green)165
- Front Fog Lights165
- Rear Foglights165
- Side/Taillights (Green)165
- Fuel Reserve - Limited Cruising Range166
- Light Sensor Failure166
- Main Beam Headlights166
- Parking Sensor Failure166
- Right-Hand Direction Indicator166
  - Cleaning DPF (Particulate Filter) in Progress167
  - Cruise Control (Green)167
- Diesel Particulate Filter Clogged167
- Antipinch System Failure168
- Check Tyre Pressure168
- Speed Limit Exceeded168
- TPMS System Failure168
- Windscreen Washer Fluid Low Level168
- Low Inflation Pressure169
- Low Tyre Pressure169
- Tyre Pressure Unsuitable for Speed169
- In an Emergency170
- Jump Starting171
- Bump Starting172
- If a Tyre Is Punctured172
- Refitting a Normal Wheel176
- Quick Tyre Repair Kit Fix&Go Automatic177
  - Inflating Procedure179
  - Checking and Restoring Pressure Only182
  - Cylinder Replacement Procedure182
  - When Needing to Change Bulb - General Instructions183
  - Types of Bulbs184
  - Bulbs Table185
  - Front Light Units186
- If an Exterior Light Burns out186
  - Main Beam Headlights (Halogen Bulbs)186
  - Dipped Beam Headlights (Halogen Bulbs)187
  - Front Direction Indicators187
  - Sidelights187
  - Gas-Discharge Dipped Beam/Main Beam Headlights (Bixenon)188
  - Side Direction Indicators188
  - Front Fog Lights189
  - Rear Light Units189
  - Reversing Light/Rear Fog Light190
  - Taillights/Brake Lights190
  - Additional Brake Light (Third Stop)191
  - Direction Indicators - Bulb Replacement191
- Number Plate Light191
  - Courtesy Mirror Lights192
  - Front Ceiling Light - Bulb Replacement192
- If an Interior Light Burns out192
  - Boot Light193
  - Glovebox Light193
  - Puddle Light - Bulb Change194
- If a Fuse Blows195
  - Fuse Box on the Dashboard196
  - Fuse Location196
  - Fuse Box on the Battery Positive Pole197
  - Fuse Box Near the Battery198
  - Fuse Box in the Boot (Left-Hand Side)199
  - Fuse Summary Table200
- If the Battery Is Flat205
- Jacking the Car206
  - Using an Arm Lift or Workshop Lift206
  - With the Jack206
  - Tow Ring Hooking - Front207
- Towing the Car207
  - Tow Ring Hooking - Rear208
  - Car Maintenance210
- Scheduled Servicing211
- Service Schedule212
- Periodical Checks214
- Use of the Car under Heavy Conditions214
- Checking Fluid Levels215
  - Checking Engine Oil218
  - Engine Oil Consumption219
  - Topping up Engine Oil219
  - Engine Coolant Fluid220
  - Windscreen/Headlight Washer Fluid220
  - Power Steering Fluid221
  - Brake Fluid222
- Air Filter/Pollen Filter223
  - Battery Check223
  - Replacing the Battery224
  - Useful Advice for Lengthening the Life of Your Battery225
  - Important Notes227
- Wheels and Tyres227
- Blades229
- Rubber Hoses229
  - Windscreen/Rearscreen Wipers229
  - Changing the Rearscreen Wiper Blades230
  - Changing the Windscreen Wiper Blades230
  - Headlight Washers Check230
  - Spray Nozzles230
  - Bodywork Maintenance231
  - Protection from Atmospheric Agents231
  - Advice for Preserving the Bodywork232
  - Paint Preserving232
  - Engine Compartment Cleaning233
  - Front Headlights Cleaning233
  - Windows Cleaning233
  - Cleaning Leather Seats234
  - Cleaning Seats and Fabric and Velvet Parts234
- Interiors234
  - Interior Plastic Parts235
  - Steering Wheel/Gear Level Knob with Genuine Leather Covering235
  - Technical Specifications236
- Identification Data237
  - Identification Label237
  - Bodywork Label238
  - Bodywork Paint Identificaton Label238
  - Engine Marking238
- Engine Codes - Bodywork Versions239
  - Engine Specifications240
  - Fuel Feed/Ignition Specifications241
  - Transmission Specifications241
  - Brakes Specifications242
  - Steering Specifications242
  - Suspensions Specifications242
  - Space-Saver Spare Wheel243
  - Understanding Tyre Marking243
  - Wheels Specifications243
  - Maximum Speed Rating244
  - Rim Protector Tyres244
  - Understanding Rim Marking244
  - Tyres Specifications245
  - Cold Tyre Inflation Pressure246
  - Wheel Geometry247
  - Boot Volume248
- Dimensions248
- Performance Table249
- Weights250
- Capacities251
- Fluids and Lubricants Specifications252
- Fuel Consumption254
- Co 2 Emissions255
- Radio Frequency Remote Control: Ministerial Certifications256
- Index260
- Right Hand Drive Version: Dashboard View264
- Right Hand Drive Version: Instrument Panel View265
- Cold Tyre Inflation Pressure Table269
- Engine Oil Change (Litres)269
- Refueling (Litres)269

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Brand	Alfa Romeo
Model	Brera
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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