BEFORE YOU DRIVE
EMERGENCY OPENING
If necessary, the lid can be opened by pulling the cable C positioned behind the passenger seat. To access the cable, remove the panel D .
1) Insert the key in the lock
2) Turn it 90° clockwise
3) Using the key pry at the two notches in the panel.
To close the panel D perform the operations described in points 1 and 2 in reverse order.
FUEL TANK DOOR
The fuel tank door is found on the right-hand rear side of the vehicle. To open the door, press on it as shown in the figure.
It may only be opened after deactivating the central door locking.
The tank cap hermetic seal may result in a slight pressure increase inside the tank. Any hissing noise while the cap is being opened is therefore completely normal.
For proper refuelling, the fuel pump nozzle must be positioned in such a way that its axis is perpendicular to that of the vehicle.
The permitted rotation angle is clearly shown on the label next to the filler neck.
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During refuelling, hang the cap on the fuel tank door using the dedicated hook A .
The cap is linked to the filler neck with a strap, to prevent it from being lost while refuelling.
The fuel tank door must be closed manually.
Before closing the fuel tank door, check that the filler cap is fully tightened.
CAUTION
Do not bring open flames or lit cigarettes close to the filler: risk of fire!
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Also avoid putting your face close to the filler so as not to inhale noxious fumes.
FUEL TANK DOOR
EMERGENCY OPENING
If necessary, the fuel tank door can be opened by pulling the cable B in the luggage compartment.
KEYS
THE ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
In order to enhance protection against thefts, the vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system (Alfa Romeo CODE), which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed.
Each starter key contains an electronic device which transmits a code signal to the Alfa Romeo
CODE control unit, and engine ignition is enabled only if the key code is recognised by the system.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle.
The key is used for:
- starting
- activating the central door locking system
- deactivating/activating the passenger airbag (on vehicles equipped with manual deactivation system)
- opening the luggage compartment lid electrically
- activating/deactivating the alarm system
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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is removed from position STOP the protection system activates the engine immobilizer.
Upon starting the engine, when the key is turned to MAR :
1) If the code is recognised, the CODE warning light on the instrument panel turns off in one second, while the EOBD warning light turns off after about four seconds, after the ECU has completed its diagnostic cycle. The protection system has recognised the key code and deactivates the engine immobilizer. With the brake pedal depressed, pushing the START button, the engine starts.
2) If the CODE warning light remains on and the EOBD warning light goes off after four seconds (ECU diagnostics) and illuminates again immediately afterwards, the code has not been recognised and the message “Electronic key not recognised” is displayed. In this case, it is advisable to turn the key back to position STOP and then back to MAR ; If the immobilizer stays on, try with the other keys. If you are still unable to restart the engine, you will have to perform the emergency start procedure and contact an Authorised Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network .
While driving, with the ignition key in position
MAR :
1) If the CODE warning light illuminates, it means that the system is performing a selfdiagnostic cycle. At the fi rst stop you can test the system: stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position STOP and then back to MAR : the CODE warning light will illuminate and should turn off in one second. If the warning light remains on, repeat the procedure described previously leaving the key at STOP for more than 30 seconds. If the problem persists, please contact an Authorised Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network .
2) If the CODE warning light fl ashes, it means that the vehicle is not protected by the immobilizer device. Immediately contact an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network to have all the keys stored in the system memory.
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WARNING: Strong impacts can damage the electronic components in the key.
WARNING: Each key supplied has its own specific code, which must be stored in the memory of the system control unit.
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DUPLICATING KEYS
When ordering additional keys, remember that the storage procedure (up to maximum of 7 keys) must be carried out on all the keys, including those already in your possession.
Directly contact an Authorised Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network bringing with you all the keys in your possession, the Alfa
Romeo CODE system CODE CARD, the electronic alarm system CODE CARD, a personal ID and the identification and registration documents proving ownership of the vehicle. The codes of any keys that are not available when the new storage procedure is carried out will be deleted from the memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys from being used to start the vehicle.
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the Alfa Romeo CODE fails to deactivate the engine immobilizer, the CODE warning light will illuminate permanently, accompanied by the message: “Electronic key not recognised”, while the EOBD warning light will go off after four seconds to turn on again immediately afterwards: the engine will not start. The engine can only be started with the emergency procedure.
WARNING: It is recommended to read the whole procedure through carefully before carrying it out. If you make a mistake, you should turn the ignition key to STOP and repeat the operations from step 1.
1) Read the 5-digit electronic code found on the CODE CARD.
2) Turn the ignition key to MAR : at this moment the CODE and EOBD warning lights are on.
3) Depress the accelerator pedal and hold it down. Approximately 8 seconds later, the EOBD warning light will go off.
Release the accelerator and get ready to count the number of times the EOBD warning light fl ashes.
4) As soon as the number of fl ashing is equal to the fi rst digit of your CODE CARD, fully depress the accelerator pedal and hold it down until the EOBD warning light goes off (after approximately 4 seconds). then release the accelerator.
5) The EOBD warning light starts fl ashing again. As soon as the displayed number of fl ashing is equal to the second digit of your
CODE CARD, depress the accelerator and hold it down.
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