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ELECTRONICAUTOMATICGEARBOX(SPORTRONIC)(optional for versions/markets where

applicable)

The Sportronic is an automatic gearboxwith four speeds plus reverse (3.0 V624V version) and five speeds plus reverse(JTD 20V Multijet version) with self-adapting control (i.e. capable of adaptingto the driver's driving style), which trans-mits power continuously and with veryfast electrohydraulic gear engagementtimes.

STARTING THE ENGINE

The engine can be started only with thegearshift lever in the P or N position.

For safety reasons, it is advisable to startthe engine with the brake pedal pressed.

IMPORTANT When moving off, afterstarting the engine, do not press the ac-celerator pedal before and during themovement of the gearshift lever. This isparticularly important when the engine iscold.

Do not attempt to ob-tain peak performanceunti l the engine has

reached normal operating tem-perature.

MOVING OFF

After starting the engine, with the en-gine idling and keeping the brake pedalpressed, move the gearshift lever to posi-tion D. Release the brake pedal and grad-ually press the accelerator pedal.

IMPORTANT Movement of the leverfrom position P is allowed only with theignition key atMAR and the button onthe lever and the brake pedal pressed.

The 3.0 V6 24V version features an au-tomatic winter driving programme (de-scribed in the following pages), whereasthe JTD 20V Multijet version features a

specific function enabling to engage at s-tandstill up to the 3rd gear (in sequentialmode) to guarantee pickup even underextreme grip conditions, in addition toASR assistance.

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STOPPING THE CAR

To stop the car simply press the brakepedal regardless of the position of thegearshift lever.

IMPORTANT The key may be re-

moved only with the gear shift lever inposition P and within a max. time of 25seconds from the engine switch off. If thelever is not in position P, when openingthe door a buzzer will advise the driverfor approx. 15 seconds.

In the case of an emergency (faults, flatbattery, etc.) the ignition key can be re-moved from the switch pulling the knob

(A-fig. 103) under the ignition switch.

SELECTINGAUTOMATIC/SEQUENTIALMANUAL OPERATION

The main feature of this gearbox is thepossibility of being used in the automatic orsequential manual mode. The operating

mode is chosen positioning the gearshiftlever (fig. 104) in the right sector (A)(automatic gearshifting) or left sector (B)(sequential manual gearshifting). The gear-box operating mode and the gear engagedare shown on the display (A-fig. 105):

SPORT - sequential manual operation(lever in left sector)

AUTO - automatic operation (lever inright sector)

1-2-3-4 gear engaged(3.0 V6 24V version)

1-2-3-4-5 gear engaged(JTD 20V Multijet version)

A0D0032m

fig. 103

569PGSm

fig. 104

With the engine idling, al-so on a level surface, and

the gearshift lever in position D orR, the car tends to move if thebrake pedal is not kept pressed.

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P - Park

To prevent accidental movements, thelever can only be moved to position Pwith the button (C-fig. 104) pressed.

When the car is parked, always set thelever to this position. A device in the gear-

box locks the driving wheels.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

For automatic operation move the leverin the right sector (A-fig. 105) withfour positions:

P - park

R - reverseN - neutral

D - forward gear.

A0D0003m

fig. 105

Always pull the handbrake completely before

leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

Move the gearshift leverto position P when get-

ting out of the car leaving the en-gine running.

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In case of emergency (low battery), it ispossible to move the lever from positionP, pressing on the lever lock device (B-fig. 107) through the plugged hole (A-fig. 106).

You are advised to have this operationcarried out by Authorised Alfa Romeo Ser-vices.

R - Reverse

Move the gearshift lever to R with thevehicle stationary, the engine idling andthe brake pedal pressed.

To prevent accidental movements, thelever can only be moved to this position

with the button (C-fig. 104) pressed.With the lever in position R the revers-

ing lights turn on and a buzzer will soundfor about 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT With the lever in posi-tion R, reverse gear is not engaged if thevehicle speed exceeds the establishedlimit. When the speed falls below this val-

ue, reverse gear engages and stays en-gaged even if the limit is exceeded.

N - Neutral

This is the neutral position to be used ifthe car is to be pushed or towed.

With the gearshift lever in this position,keep the car braked pressing the brakepedal.

Move the gearshift lever to position Pwith the car stationary and the engineidling before switching off.

For safety reasons the ignition key canonly be removed with the gearshift leverin this position.

fig. 106

649PGSm

fig. 107

665PGSm

Before moving the leverfrom position P, press the

brake pedal: the vehicle must bestationary.

WARNING

Before moving the lever,press the brake pedal:

the car must be stationary.

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D - Forward gear

This is the position to be used when dri-ving forward normally. The electronic con-trol unit controls automatic engagementof the gears depending on the position ofthe accelerator, driving speed, engine

rpm, longitudinal and transversal acceler-ation and the type of road.

The electronic gearbox can choose be-tween different operating programmes,which range between comfortable econo-my driving and sporty driving coming intooperation between the lowest and thehighest speeds.

Kickdown

To obtain optimum acceleration, for ex-ample when overtaking, the gearbox willkickdown by one or two gears simply byquickly pressing fully home the accelera-tor pedal.

Engagement of the next longer ratio willtake place when the maximum rpm limitis reached.

Engagement of automatic sportyprogramme(only 3.0 V6 24V version)

When wanting to drive in a sporty man-ner exploiting automatic gearbox opera-

tion, simply move the lever to the leftsector from position D, without moving iton the (+) and () positions. In fact,with the lever in this position the sportiestautomatic programme is engaged.

The sporty programme will remain en-gaged until the gearshift lever is moved.

Moving the lever to the right sector re-

engages automatic operation with the dif-ferent operating programmes, while push-ing it forwards or backwards on the (+)or () positions sequential manual opera-tion is selected.

The electronic control unit can acknowl-edge special circumstances, such as run-ning along a bend, by means of the in-stant front wheel revolution speeds differ-ence between given by the ABS activesensors, preventing shifting to a hightergear before engine rpm limit is attained.

Only with this condition at the end of thebend will the gearbox engage the longerratio. This strategy makes it possible toimprove the balance of the car and assureprompt acceleration at the end of thebend, because the ideal gear has alreadybeen engaged.

In the same way, during braking, lowergears are engaged to better exploit the

braking action of the engine.

With the engine idlingand the gearshift lever is

in position N, the car tends to movealso on a level surface: keep thebrake pedal pressed when the

lever is in position N.

WARNING

With the engine at idlespeed and the lever in po-

sition D the car tends to move alsoon a level surface: keep the brakepedal pressed until moving off.

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Moving the lever back to position D thegearbox instantly resumes the automaticmode selecting the ratio according to thedriving characteristics.

IMPORTANT The electronic control u-nit is programmed to change gear one ata time, therefore repeated fast actuationwill not result in repeated engagementsof the gears. The higher or lower gear isengaged moving the lever to the (+) or() position when the previous requesthas been performed.

In the event of fault to the sequentialmanual gearshift system (SPORT) thesystem will select the automatic modeand the display on the instrument clusterwill show AUTO.

FAULT SIGNALLING

Automatic gearbox faults are indicatedby the warning light (B-fig. 105) onthe instrument cluster as follows:

warning light glowing steadily = auto-matic gearbox oil maximum temperature

warning light flashing = automaticgearbox fault.

Turning the ignition key to MAR thewarning light should turn on and go outafter about 4 seconds. If the warninglight stays on or if it turns on when travel-ling, this indicates a gearbox fault (flash-ing light) or gearbox oil overheating

(steadily glowing light).

Warning light glowing steadily

If the warning light turns on and glowssteadily when travelling, this indicatesthat the gearbox oil has reached the max-imum temperature.

You are therefore advised to stop the

car with the engine at id le speed(gearshift lever atP) until the warninglight goes out and then resume your jour-ney without pushing the engine to peakperformance.

SEQUENTIAL MANUALOPERATION

For the sequential manual mode, movethe lever to the left sector (B-fig. 104)with 2 positions, as shown by the sym-bols on the lever mask:

(+) = engagement of the higher ratio

() = engagement of the lower ratio.

Moving the gearshift lever to the manu-al sector is only possible from position D:The ratio selected by the automatic gear-box when the lever is moved will remainengaged.

When the sequential manual mode is

selected, the word SPORT (A-fig.105) and the gear engaged light upon the display on the ins trument cluster.

To select the higher ratio move the leverin the (+) direction and to shift downmove the lever to ().

When the sequentialmanual mode has been

set and a high gear is engaged, toaccelerate rapidly, for example toovertake, it is necessary to down-

shift by hand: the kickdown fea-ture cannot be engaged!

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If the warning light turns on again, it isnecessary to stop again with the engineidling until it goes out.

If there are less than 15 minutes betweenone turning on of the warning light and thenext, you are advised to stop the car,

switch off the engine and allow the engine-gearbox unit to cool down completely.

Warning light flashing

If the warning light flashes when the en-gine is started, this indicates a fault in theautomatic gearbox.

The automatic control system sets anemergency programme engaging 3rdor 4th gear (depending on the speed atwhich the fault occurred).

Turning the engine on and off again, thesystem self-diagnostic feature may ex-clude the fault and then turn off thewarning light. The fault remains in thememory and it is therefore advisable tohave the automatic gearbox checked byAlfa Romeo Authorized Services.

PUSH STARTS

Starting by pushing or towing the car isnot possible. In the event of an emer-gency, when the battery is flat, start thecar with a suitable emergency battery, fol-

lowing the instructions given in the chap-ter In an emergency.

TOWING THE CAR

WARNING For towing the car complywith current local regulations. Also followthe instructions given in the chapter Inan emergency.

If the car needs to be towed adhere to

the following recommendations: if possible, carry the vehicle on the

floor of a rescue vehicle;

if this is not possible, tow the car rais-ing the driving wheels (front) from theground;

if this, too, is not possible, the carshould not be towed for more than 50km at a speed of no more than 50

km/h.When towing, the gearshift lever should

be atN.

Do not start the enginewhile the car is beingtowed.

The failure to complywith these instructionsmay cause serious dam-

age to the automatic gearbox.

When travelling with thegearbox faulty, drive

with the utmost care in consider-ation of the limited performance (interms of acceleration and speed)

that the car can offer.

WARNING

When travelling with thegearbox faulty, the re-

versing gear lock might not be ac-tive: absolutely never move thelever to the R position with the caron the move.

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CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

The Sportronic gearbox is fully automat-ic with electrohydraulic control and fourforward gears plus reverse (3.0 V6 24Vversion) and five forward gears plus re-verse (JTD 20V Multijet version).

It is controlled by an electronic controlunit which handles:

the torque distributor

gearshifting

specific programmes

The gearbox is coupled with a fluid pow-er torque distributor with piloted antislip

device which makes it possible to obtaindemultiplication ratios.

The particularity of this gearbox whichworks without idle gear enables:

higher compactness and weight re-duction

improved output due to less friction

lower stress of transmission parts

GENERAL FEATURES

Electronic gearbox management makesit possible to obtain gearshifting suited tomomentary engine characteristics with acertain elasticity.

The electronic control unit has the task

of: adapting the oil pressure for gearshift-

ing to the engine torque

activating safety functions

defining the manual gearshifting pro-gramme

system diagnostics.

For controlling these operating logics thecontrol unit uses the following signals:

engine rpm

throttle position

engine temperature

turbine rpm vehicle speed

gearbox oil temperature

gearshift selector lever position

accelerator pedal position (kickdown)

brake pedal position

In addition the control unit converseswith the electronic control units of the ABS,injection-ignition, VDC and Cruise Control.

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Conditions of use analysedby the control unit

The control unit analyses each singlecondition of use of the car, discriminatingit on the basis of the signals receivedfrom the various sensors.

The conditions analysed are: starting (position/accelerator pedal

changing speed)

acceleration (accelerator pedal com-pletely pushing down speed)

full load (number of engine full loadkickdown signals or position maintenancetime)

braking (accelerator pedal releasetime and braking system operation)

type of programme (gearshift selectorlever position)

winter driving (driving wheel skid-ding/ABS sensors active)(only 3.0 V624V version)

driving with trailer or uphill (carspeed in relation to transmitted torque)

entering a bend (transversal accelera-tion detected by the difference in the dif-ference between the wheels of one sideand the other/ABS sensors active

downhill driving (acceleration of thecar in relation to the position of the accel-erator pedal)

driving in town or queues (accelera-tor pedal position and car speed)

gear required by the driver (gearshiftselector level position).

Management of gearshiftprogrammes

To optimise vehicle handling the elec-tronic control unit has the following mem-orised programmes:

automatic operation

manual operation

winter driving (only 3.0 V6 24V version)

protection against high temperatureof the gearbox oil.

Automatic programme

In relation to the car speed and torquetransmitted, the control unit detects the s-lope of the road surface and dependingon the sporty features chosen, it au-tonomously chooses the programme mostsuited to the situation.

Automatic sporty programme(only 3.0 V6 24V version)

This function makes it possible to drivesportively while exploiting automatic op-eration of the gearbox.

To engage this function set the lever tothe left sector in the central position,

without moving it to (+) or (): thesportiest programme will remain engageduntil the lever is moved.

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Manual sequential programme

This function enables manual sequentialuse of the gearbox merely moving the se-lector lever to the left.

To avoid overevving or excessively lowengine rpm, the control unit inhibits re-

quests for gearshifting that would causesuch situations.

Winter driving programme(only 3.0 V6 24V version)

This programme engages automaticallyif a driving wheel skids and it changes tospecific gears. Starting is possible only in2nd gear.

Engine heating programme(only 3.0 V6 24V version)

This programme allows the engine toreach normal operating temperature inthe shortest time possible (depending onthe outside temperature) highering thegearshifting points in relation to enginetemperature.

The programme engages automaticallyafter starting, if the engine temperature isbelow 30C and it remains active up to34C.

High gearbox oil temperaturesafety programme

This is activated when the gearbox oilreaches high temperature.

To facilitate oil cooling, this programmeinhibits gearshifting, either up or down. Itis however possible to use the manualprogramme

INTERNAL FITTINGS

GLOVE BOX (fig. 108-109)

On the dashboard there is a key-lock-able glovebox with light. The lock can beopened/closed using the ignition key.

To open the glovebox pull lever (A).

The compartment is lit by a courtesylight (B) when it is open with the ignitionkey atMAR.

429PGSm

fig. 108

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ODDMENTS COMPARTMENTSON THE DASHBOARD

Upper compartment(fig. 110-111)

This is fitted with a lid. To open, pressand release the button (A). To close the

lid, simply lower it.

Left side compartment (fig. 112)

On the lower side of the dashboard, atthe left of the steering wheel, there is anoddments compartment (A).

436PGSm

fig. 112

600PGSm

fig. 110

430PGSm

fig. 109

601PGSm

fig. 111

Do not travel with theglovebox open; it could

harm the passenger in the event ofan accident.

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COMPARTMENTS ANDPOCKETS ON THE DOORS(fig. 113-114)

Each door is fitted with a pocket.

fig. 113 - Front doors

fig. 114 - Rear doors.

COIN/CARD/OBJECT HOLDERS (fig. 115)

The coin holder (A) is located on thecentral console.

The card holder (B) may contain a cardin the vertical position.

The object holder (C) is located next tothe hand brake.

REAR ODDMENTSCOMPARTMENT (fig. 116-117)

This is on the parcel shelf and it has alid.

To open the lid raise it pulling the han-dle (A).

To close, simply lower it.

438PGSm

fig. 114

676PGSm

fig. 115

437PGSm

fig. 113 fig. 116

P4C00057

440PGSm

fig. 117

P4C00057

441PGSm

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Always ensure that thecigar lighter has turnedoff.

CIGAR LIGHTER(fig. 118)

Press knob (A) in to use the cigarlighter, with ignition key at ACC orMAR; after some seconds the knob willreturn automatically to its initial positionand the cigar lighter is ready to use.

Remove the tray to empty and clean theashtray.

FRONT ASHTRAY(fig. 119)

To open the protective lid (A) press inthe point shown by the arrow.

To empty the ashtray, pull out the tray,pressing towards the left on the open lid:the tray is released and it moves up auto-

matically. Re-insert the tray in the specialguides and pressing gently.

The ashtray is lit when the key is atMAR.

REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 120)

There is an ashtray on each rear door.

To empty remove the ashtray pressingthe tab (A). When refitting, firstly insertthe lower part, press the tab, then pushthe upper part into place.

fig. 120

602PGSm

334PGSm

fig. 121fig. 119

P4C00057

370PGSm

583PGSm

fig. 118

The cigar lighter gets ex-tremely hot. Handle with

care and prevent its use by children:danger of fire and/or burning.

WARNING

Do not use the ashtray as

paper bin: it might set onfire in contact with cigarette stubs.

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GRAB HANDLES (fig. 121)

Two grab handles are located at frontdoors.

Two grab handles (A) are locatedabove the rear doors fitted with a coathook (B).

SUN VISORS (fig. 122)

These can be adjusted at the front andside.

The rear side of each sun visor (A) isfitted with a small mirror with sliding cov-er.

FRONT ROOF LIGHT (fig. 123)

The roof light comprises two lights withthe corresponding control switch.

With the switches (A) and (B) in thecentral position (1), both lights graduallyturn on until reaching their maximum in-

tensity when a door is opened. The lightgo off gradually after about 8 secondsfrom where the last door is closed.

If a door is left open, the lights gradual-ly go out after about 3 minutes. To turnthem on again, open another door or shutand re-open the same one. The lights goout when the ignition key is turned toMAR (with the doors closed) or engag-

ing central door locking.

Moving switches (A) and (B) to theleft (position 0), the lights stay off (OFFposition).

Moving switch (A) and (B) to the right(position 2), the lights stay on.

With switches (A) and (B) the lights

are turned on individually.

WARNING Before leaving the car,make sure that both switches are in thecentral position.

COURTESY LIGHTS (fig. 124)

Lowering the passengers sun visor thecourtesy light on the roof panel can beseen.

442PGSm

fig. 122

431PGSm

fig. 123 fig. 124

432PGSm

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For the installation ofthe cellular phone andconnection to the provi-

sion in the car, contact only Au-thorized Alfa Romeo Services;this will guarantee first-rate re-sults with no possibility of anyinconvenience that may compro-mise the safety of the vehicle.

This light makes it possible to use thecourtesy mirror under conditions with dimlight.

Switch the light on and off, with thestart key in MAR position, using switch(A).

REAR ROOF LIGHTS (fig. 125)

In correspondence with each rear doorthere is a light which turns on automati-cally when a door is opened.

They are timed and work in the sameway as described for the front roof light.

They can be turned on and off by hand

pressing the switch (A).

DOOR LIGHTS (fig. 126-127)

In the lower part of each door there is asill light.

(A) - Front doors

(B) - Rear doors

Operation of these lights is coupled withthe front roof lamp.

TELEPHONE PROVISION

On request for versions/markets whereapplicable, the car may be fitted with aprovision for the installation of a cellulartelephone.

This provision comprises:

aerial on the roof;

speaker on the passenger door to-gether with the woofer speaker,

aerial/speaker and car electrical sup-ply cables.

fig. 127

446PGSm

fig. 126

P4C00057

445PGSm

335PGSm

fig. 125

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Routinely check that the

side water drain holes(C-fig. 130) are clear.

SUNROOF(optional for versions/markets whereapplicable)

The sunroof can only be operated whenthe ignition key is in the MAR position.

When the sunroof is opened a smallspoiler (B-fig. 129) rises which divertsthe flow of air.

Do not open the sunroofwhen snow or ice areon the roof as this may

damage it.

SLIDINGFORWARDS/BACKWARDS(fig. 128-129-130)

Press part (1) of the button (A-fig. 128) to open the roof; press part(2) of the button to close it.

When the button is released the sunroofwill stop in that position.

377PGSm

fig. 129

348PGSm

fig. 128

Improper use of the sun-roof can be dangerous.

Before and while operating it al-ways make sure that the passen-gers are not exposed to the risk ofharm caused either directly by thesunroof in motion or by personalitems drawn or knocked by it.

WARNING

When leaving the vehiclethe ignition key should beremoved to avoid accidents in-volving the sunroof which could beinadvertently operated by any pas-sengers remaining in the vehicle.

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REAR LIFTING

This can only be achieved when the sun-roof is completely closed. Press the front end(2) of the control button (A-fig. 128).

Press end (1) of the button (A-fig. 128) to return the sunroof to the

horizontal position (roof closed).

SLIDING WING

The sunroof is equipped with manual-oper-ated sliding wing preventing direct sun rays.To open the wing pull handle (A-fig.131).

When opening the sunroof, the wing is au-

tomatically pushed inside the roof panel.When closing the sunroof, the wing comesout partially in order to have access to thehandle for manual closing.

EMERGENCY OPERATION(fig. 132-133-134)

If the electrical control device does notwork the sunroof can be opened manual-ly as follows:

Apply leverage to the points indicated

by the arrows and remove the plate withswitch (A-fig. 132).

fig. 133

349PGSm

fig. 132

A0D0119m

fig. 131

350PGSm

378PGSm

fig. 130

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Using the special key (B-fig. 133)provided in the tool bag rotate bushing(C-fig. 133) of the motor to move thesunroof.

IMPORTANT When the operation hasbeen ended the key should be turned half

a turn in the opposite direction until aclick is heard before it is removed.

LUGGAGECOMPARTMENT

The boot lid can be opened from outsidethe vehicle and from inside the vehicle.

IMPORTANT If the boot is not prop-erly shut, the corresponding warning lighton the check panel will come on.

OPENING FROM OUTSIDE(fig. 135)

Turn the badge (A) in the directionshown by the arrow, insert the key (B)and turn it anticlockwise.

Opening is facilitated by a servocontrolwhich operates the lock.

OPENING FROM INSIDE(fig. 136)

To open from inside:

With the vehicle stationary, press but-ton (A) inside the glovebox.

Due to its position, this control cannotbe operated when the glovebox is key-locked.

REMOTE CONTROL OPENING(fig. 137)(optional for the versions/markets whereapplicable)

The luggage compartment may be re-

mote opened by pressing the push-button(A-fig. 137) on the key with metallicinsert (B), even when the electronicalarm is ON (where installed).

351PGSm

fig. 134

574PGSm

fig. 136

1010PGSm

fig. 135

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The gas springs are cali-brated to guaranteecorrect operation with

loading specified by the manufac-

turer. Arbitrary additions to theboot lid (spoiler etc.) may affectits operation and safety.

In this case the alarm disengages theboot control sensor, the system (with theexception of versions for certain markets)sounds two beeps and the direction indi-cators light up for about three seconds.

When the boot is closed again the con-trol function is restored, the system (with

the exception of versions for certain mar-kets) sounds two beeps and the directionindicators light up for about three seconds.

EMERGENCY OPENING

The luggage compartment lock is re-leased by a servocontrol when openingthe bonnet from inside or using the key.However, it is always possible to open

the luggage compartment, even in caseof insufficient battery power: just rotatethe key wider and simultaneously pressthe bonnet edge by the hand.

IMPORTANT Apply a moderate pres-sure only on the bonnet edge, immediate-ly above the lock.

LIFTING AND CLOSING

Lifting the boot lid is made easier by theaction of the gas springs (B-fig. 138).

When the boot is opened the light (C-fig. 138) will come on. This light willgo out again when the boot is closed.

In order to close, lower the bonnet bythe handle (A-fig. 139) on the liningand press next to the lock till it clicks intothe right position.

Leaving the boot open, the light goes outautomatically after a few minutes. To turn iton again, open the boot and close it again.

fig. 139

677PGSm

1024PGSm

fig. 137

344PGSm

fig. 138

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SECURING THE LOAD

The loads carried may be blocked withstraps hooked to the special rings in theboot corners (fig. 140). The rings alsoserve to secure the luggage retaining net(available on request c/o Alfa Romeo Au-thorized Services).

IMPORTANT Travelling at night witha load in the boot it is necessary to adjustthe height of the low beam headlights(see next paragraph Headlights in thischapter). For correct use of the aimingdevice, also make sure that the load doesnot exceed the values given in the sameparagraph.

BONNET

The lever used to open the bonnet is lo-cated under the left end of the dash-board.

To open:

Pull the lever (A-fig. 141) until thebonnet clicks open.

fig. 140

678PGSm

357PGSm

fig. 141

Do not load the luggagecompartment above the

permitted maximum (see Techni-cal specifications). Also make surethat the objects contained in the

boot are well secured to preventthem from being thrown forwardcausing harm to the passengers inthe event of sharp braking.

WARNING

A heavy load that has notbeen secured may cause

serious harm to passengers in theevent of an accident.

WARNING

Do this only with the carstationary.

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IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided

by two gas springs. Do not tamper withthese springs and always accompany thebonnet while raising it.

Raise the safety lever upwards (B-fig. 142).

Raise the bonnet.

To close:

Lower the bonnet to approx. 20 cm.from the engine bay, then let it drop. Trylifting it to make sure that it is shut com-pletely and not simply caught in the safe-ty position.

If the bonnet does not close properly donot push it down but open it again andrepeat the above procedure.

HEADLIGHTS

IMPORTANT On the inside surface ofthe headlight there could appear a slightcoat of fogging; this does not show a defect,since it is a natural occurrence due to low

temperature and to the degree of humidityin the air; it will soon disappear as soon asthe lights are turned on. The presence ofdrops inside the headlight shows water seep-age, refer to the Alfa Romeo Dealership.

A0D0033m

fig. 142

For safety reasons thebonnet shall always be

perfectly closed when travelling.Always check for proper bonnetlocking. If the bonnet is left inad-vertently open, stop the car im-mediately and close the bonnet.

WARNING

DANGER-SERIOUS IN-JURY. When carrying outchecks or maintenance operationsin the engine compartment, takespecial care not to bump the headon the raised bonnet.

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GAS DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS(optional for versions/markets whereapplicable)

Gas discharge headlights (xenon) workwith a voltaic arc, in an atmosphere satu-rated with pressurised xenon gas, insteadof the incandescent filament.

The lighting produced is remarkablyhigher than that of the conventional lightin both terms of the quality of the light(lighter) and of the amplitude and posi-tion of the lit area.

The advantages offered by better light-ing are noted (due to less sight fatigueand better orientation capability of the

driver, thus of travelling safety) especiallyin bad weather, fog and/or insufficientsigns, because of the higher lightingof the side beams which are normallyshaded.

The heavy increase of lighting in theside beams considerably increases drivingsafety because it allows the driver to bet-ter see other users at the sides of the

road (pedestrians, cyclists and motorcy-clists).

Very high voltage is needed to triggerthe voltaic arc, after which the supply canbe at low voltage.

The headlights reach their maximum in-tensity after about 15 seconds fromswitching on.

The high luminosity produced by thistype of headlight calls for the use of anautomatic system to keep the headlightbeam aiming constant and prevent daz-zling other vehicles when braking, accel-erating and carrying loads.

The electromechanical system for auto-matic constant beam aiming makes theheadlight aiming device superfluous.

Xenon lights are very long-lasting andfailure is unlikely.

If necessary, have thesystem checked and any

repairs done only by Authorized Al-fa Romeo Services.

WARNING

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AIMING LOW BEAMHEADLAMPS FORLEFT/RIGHT CIRCULATION(only for versions with gas dischargeheadlamps)

On cars fitted with gas discharge head-lamps (xenon bulbs)(optional for ver-sions/markets where applicable) withhigh lighting power, when passing from acountry with right circulation to one withleft circulation or vice versa it is necessaryto change the aiming of the low beams,to optimise lighting of the edge of theroad and avoid glaring vehicles met.

IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Au-thorised Services to have low beam head-lamps correctly adjusted.

BEAM AIMING(excluding versions with gas dischargeheadlights)

The adjustment of the headlights is vitalto your safety and comfort and to that ofother road users.

The adjustment of the headlights is alsogoverned by precise regulations.

Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Servicesto have the headlights correctly adjusted.

When returning to thecountry of origin, re-

member to change the low beam

aiming again.

WARNING

To have the positionchecked and if neces-sary adjusted, contact

Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

ADJUSTING THE FRONTFOGLIGHTS (fig. 143)

To adjust the height of the beam of thefront foglight adjust screw (A).

fig. 143

A0D0034m

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ENGINE CONTROLSYSTEM (EOBD)(versions in compliance with Directive98/69/EC EURO3 or Direct ive2001/1/EC level B EURO4)

The EOBD (European On Board Diagno-sis) system fitted on the car conforms withthe 98/69/EC (EURO3) Directive for 2.0T.SPARK, 2.5 V6 24V, 3.0 V6 24V (S-portronic), JTD, JTD 20V Multijet and JTD20V Multijet (Sportronic) versions andwith the 2001/1/EC level B (EURO4) Di-rective for 3.2 V6 24V version.

This system continuously monitors thecomponents of the vehicle related to e-

missions; it also indicates, when theUwarning light comes on on the instrumentpanel, that the components in questionare in poor condition.

IMPORTANT After the problem hasbeen resolved, to completely check thesystem, the Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-vice Station must carry out tests on a testbench and, if necessary, road tests thatcould be long.

If, when the ignition keyis turned to MAR, theU warning light does

not come on or if, when driving, itlights up and emits a fixed lightor a flashing one, contact an AlfaRomeo Authorized Service Station

as soon as possible.

The objective is the following:

to keep under control the efficiency ofthe system;

to indicate when a malfunction caus-es an increase in the emissions beyondthe threshold established by European

regulations; to indicate the need to replace the

deteriorated components.

The system also has a diagnostic con-nector, which can be interfaced with ade-quate instruments, that enables the errorcodes stored in the control unit to beread, together with a series of specific pa-rameters concerning the operation and di-

agnosis of the engine.

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ABSThe car is fitted with an ABS system

which prevents wheel lock when braking,better exploits wheel grip and keeps thevehicle controllable within the limits ofthe available grip also during emergencybraking.

The driver can feel that the ABS is oper-ational by a light pulsing of the brakepedal, accompanied by noise.

This should not be interpreted as malfunc-tioning of the brakes, but it is the signal tothe driver that the ABS system is working:it is the warning that the car is travelling atthe limit of grip and that it is therefore nec-

essary to adapt the speed to the type ofroad on which you are travelling.

The ABS system is an additional part ofthe basic braking system; in the event ofa fault it is disabled, leaving the brakingsystem in the same conditions as a carwithout ABS.

In the event of a failure, though beingunable to rely on the antilock effect,there is absolutely no adverse effect onvehicle braking performance in terms ofbraking capacity.

If you have never used a car with ABSbefore, you are advised to learn how to

use it with a few preliminary trials on aslippery surface, naturally under safetyconditions and fully adhering to the High-way Code of the country concerned. Youare also advised to carefully read the fol-lowing information.

The advantage of the ABS comparedwith the conventional system is that itmakes it possible to maintain maximum

vehicle handling performance also in thecase of hard braking under grip limit con-ditions, avoiding wheel lock.

Do not however expect the braking dis-tance always to be reduced with the ABSsystem: for example, on soft surfacessuch as gravel or fresh snow on slipperysurfaces, the distance might increase.

In order to be able to exploit as far aspossible the possibility of the antilocksystem in the case of need, it is wise tofollow a few pieces of advice.

The ABS exploits theavailable grip in full, but

it cannot increase it; therefore cau-tion is required on slippery surfac-es, without running un-necessaryrisks.

WARNING

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Braking on corners always requires theutmost caution, even with the help of theABS.

The most important piece of advicehowever, is the following:

WARNING Cars fitted with ABS mustonly be fitted with wheel rims, tyres andbrake linings of the type and brand ap-proved by the Manufacturer.

The braking system is completed by theEBD (Electronic Brake Distributor) whichdistributes the braking action through the

ABS control unit and sensors.

Following these instructions you will bein a condition to obtain peak braking per-formance at all times.

If the ABS cuts in, itmeans that the grip limit

between the tyres and the roadsurface has been reached: it is nec-essary to slow down and adaptdriving to the grip available.

WARNING

In the event of a systemfault, with lighting up of

the>warning light, have the ve-hicle checked immediately by Au-thorized Alfa Romeo Services, driv-ing slowly to be able to regain fullsystem performance.

WARNING

When the ABS cuts in andyou feel the pedal pulse,

do not reduce the pressure, butkeep the brake pedal firmlypressed with no fear; this way youwill stop in the shortest space pos-sible, compatibly with the condi-

tions of the road surface.

WARNING

The car is fitted with anelectronic brake distrib-

utor (EBD). If the>andxwarn-ing lights come on at the same time

when the engine is running, thereis an EBD system fault; in this case,violent braking may lock the rearwheels too early, with the possibil-ity of skidding. Drive extremelycarefully to the nearest AuthorizedAlfa Romeo Services to have thesystem checked over.

WARNING

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BRAKE ASSIST (Brake assist inan emergency)

This system, that cannot be cut out, rec-ognizes emergency braking on theground of the brake pedal operationspeed and allows to speed up the brakingaction.

On versions fitted with VDC system,Brake Assist is deactivated in the event ofVDC system failure (indicated by theswitching on of the relevant warninglight).

The turning on of the>warning light with the

engine running normally indicatesan ABS system fault. In this casethe braking system preserves itseffectiveness, without howevermaking use of the antilock device.Under these circumstances, the EBDsystem may fail to give top perfor-mance. In this case, too, you arerecommended to contact Author-ized Alfa Romeo Services immedi-ately driving in such a way as toavoid abrupt braking, to have thesystem checked.

WARNING

If thex low brake fluidlevel warning light comes

on, stop the car immediately andcontact the nearest Authorized Al-fa Romeo Services. Indeed, anyleak of fluid from the hydraulicsystem compromises the effective-ness of both the conventionalbrake system and the system withantilock system.

WARNING

VDC AND ASR When the sensors detect the conditions VDC SYSTEM OPERATION

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VDC AND ASRSYSTEMS(on request for versions/markets

where applicable)

VDC SYSTEM (VEHICLEDYNAMICS CONTROL):GENERAL

The VDC is an electronic vehicle stabilitycontrol system which, acting on thetorque and braking the wheels in a differ-entiated manner, helps to bring the carback to the correct course in the event ofloss of grip.

While travelling the car is subjected to

lateral and longitudinal forces that maybe controlled by the driver up to whenthe tyres offer adequate road-holding;when this falls below the minimum level,the car starts to deviate from the courserequired by the driver.

Above all on rough surfaces (such ascobbles, or due to the presence of water,ice or soil), changes in speed (when ac-

celerating or braking) and/or course(bends or the need to avoid obstacles)can cause the tyres to lose grip.

When the sensors detect the conditionsthat would lead to skidding, the VDC sys-tem acts on the engine and brakes gener-ating a stabilising torque.

VDC SYSTEM OPERATION

The VDC system turns on automaticallywhen the car is started and cannot beswitched off. It is however possible to cutoff operation of the ASR system pressingthe corresponding button on the centreconsole.

The main components of the VDC sys-tem are:

an electronic control unit whichprocesses the signals received from thevarious sensors and brings about themost appropriate strategy;

a sensor that detects the position ofthe steering wheel;

four sensors that detect the rotationspeed of each wheel;

a sensor that detects rotation of thecar around the vertical axis;

a sensor that detects lateral accelera-tion (centrifugal force).

The system performancelevels, in terms of active

safety, should not induce the dri-ver to run pointless and unjustifiedrisks. Driving conduct should al-ways be suited to the conditions ofthe road surface, vision and traf-fic. The responsibility for road safe-

ty is always and anyway the ve-hicle drivers concern.The VDC system helps the driverto keep control of the car in theevent of loss of tyre grip.The forces induced by the VDC sys-tem to control the lack of stabilityof the car always and anyway de-pend on the grip between the tyre

and the road surface.

WARNING

ASR FUNCTION (ANTISLIPThe heart of the VDC system is a sensor The corrective actions are changed and

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ASR FUNCTION (ANTISLIPREGULATION): GENERAL

The ASR system integrates the VDC sys-tem controlling the vehicle drive and com-ing into operation automatically eachtime one or both driving wheels skid.

Two different control systems are acti-vated, depending on the skidding condi-tions:

If skidding concerns both drivingwheels, because it is caused by the exces-sive power transmitted, the ASR systemcuts in reducing the power transmitted bythe engine.

If skidding concerns only one driving

wheel, the ASR system cuts in automati-cally braking the skidding wheel, with aneffect similar to that of a self-locking dif-ferential.

The heart of the VDC system is a sensorthat originates from the field of aeronau-tics, which detects rotations of the cararound its vertical axis. The centrifugalforces generated when the car runs on abend are detected by a highly sensitive,lateral acceleration sensor.

The stabilising action of the VDC systemis based on calculations made by thesystems electronic control unit whichprocesses the signals received from thesteering wheel rotation, lateral accelera-tion and individual wheel rotation sen-sors. These signals allow the control unitto recognise the manoeuvre the driver in-tends to do when turning the steering

wheel.The control unit processes the informa-

tion received from the sensors and istherefore capable of detecting the posi-tion of the car and comparing it with thetrajectory the driver would like to followinstant by instant. In the event of a dis-crepancy, the control unit chooses andcommands the most suitable action to

bring the car back to the required coursewithin a fraction of a second: braking oneor more wheels at a different brakingforce and, if necessary it reduces thepower transmitted by the engine.

The corrective actions are changed andcontrolled continuously until the car re-turns to the required course.

The action of the VDC system consider-ably increases the active safety of the ve-hicle under many critical situations and itis particularly useful also when the road

surface grip conditions change.

For the VDC, ASR andABS systems to work

correctly, the tyres must be of thesame brand and type on allwheels, in perfect conditions andabove all of the specified type,brand and size.

WARNING

The action of the ASR system is particu- TURNING ON THE ASR CUTTING IN OF THE VDC

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The action of the ASR system is particularly helpful under the following condi-tions:

Skidding of the inner wheel on abend, due to the effect of the dynamicchanges of the load or over-accelerating.

Excessive power transmitted to thewheels, also in relation to the conditionsof the road surface.

Acceleration on slippery, snowy or icysurfaces.

In the case of loss of grip on a wetsurface (aquaplaning).

TURNING ON THE ASRFUNCTION

The ASR function turns on automaticallyeach time the engine is started.

When travelling it is possible to switch thesystem off and on again pressing the switch(A-fig. 144) on the centre console.

The warning light (B-fig. 144) on theswitch turns on to indicate that the sys-tem is off.

If the function is turned off while travel-ling, it will turn on again automaticallythe next time the engine is started.

IMPORTANT When driving on snow,with snow chains fitted, if may be helpful

to switch off the ASR function: in theseconditions in fact, skidding of the drivingwheels when moving off helps to obtainbetter traction.

CUTTING IN OF THE VDCSYSTEM

The cutting in of the VDC system is indi-cated by the flashing of the warning light(A-fig. 145) on the instrument cluster,to inform the driver that the car is in criti-cal conditions of stability and grip.

A0D0035m

fig. 144

664PGSm

fig. 145

VDC AND ASR SYSTEM The table below summarises the indica- In the event of a failure to the VDC or

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VDC AND ASR SYSTEMFAILURE WARNINGS

In the event of failures the VDC and ASRsystems switch off automatically and thewarning light (A-fig. 145) on the in-strument cluster turn on glowing steadily.

The table below summarises the indications given by the warning lights in the d-ifferent operating conditions.

In the event of a failure to the VDC orASR systems, the car behaves like theversion not equipped with these systems:at all events, you are recommended tocontact Authorised Alfa Romeo Servicesas soon as possible.

Conditions of use System ASR warning VDC warning light ABS warning light EBD warning lightor fault status light on button on cluster on cluster on cluster

Engine starting Lamp On for about On for about On for about On for about(turning key to MAR) check 4 seconds 4 seconds 4 seconds 4 seconds

Driving inASR on ASR enabled Off Off Off Off

NormalVDC enabled

Conditions ASR off ASR disabled On Off Off OffManually VDC enabled

Driving inASR on ASR active Off Flashing Off Off

ConditionsVDC active

that mightASR off ASR disabled On Flashing Off Off

cause skiddingManually VDC active

ASR system fault ASR disabled On On Off Off

Fault VDC VDC disabled Off On Off Off

Fault VDC/ASR VDC/ASR disabled On On Off Off

Fault ABS ABS/VDC/ASR disabled On On On Off

Fault EBD ABS/VDC/ASR/EBD disabled On On On On

SOUND SYSTEM FRONT SPEAKERS (fig. 146) REAR SPEAKERS (fig. 147)

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SOUND SYSTEM

The vehicle is fitted with a complete ra-dio system.

The radio is integrated in the AlfaRomeo I.C.S. system and, optional for

versions/markets where applicable, itcan be integrated with the DSP (DigitalSound Processing System) and CompactDisc player.

The features of the radio, DSP (DigitalSound Programming) system and Com-pact Disc player are described in the AlfaRomeo I.C.S. supplement enclosed here-with.

FRONT SPEAKERS (fig. 146)

The front speakers are housed in thefront door panels

A - Tweeter

B - Woofer.

REAR SPEAKERS (fig. 147)

The speakers are housed on the reardoor panels.

A - Tweeter

B - Woofer.

605PGSm

fig. 147

454PGSm

fig. 146

SPEAKERS ON PARCEL SHELF COMPACT DISC PLAYER REFUELLING

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The anti-pollution de-

vices present on the ve-hicle impose the use offour-star unleaded fuel with anoctane number (R.O.N.) above 95.

If the catalyst is notworking properly harm-ful emissions reach the

exhaust resulting in environmentpollution.

(fig. 148) (optional for versions/markets where applicable)

When the complete sound system (DSP- Digital Sound Processing system andCompact Disc player) is required the car issupplied with a parcel shelf fitted with

speakers housed at the ends of the parcelshelf.

(fig. 149) (optional for versions/markets where applicable)

The Compact Disc player is housed inthe special compartment (A) on the left-hand side of the boot, under the CD play-er for the Alfa Romeo I.C.S. navigation

system.

REFUELLING

PETROL ENGINES

In order to prevent the vehicle being

Filled with leaded petrol the diameter ofthe filler neck is smaller than the nozzleused on pumps delivering leaded petrol.

585PGSm

fig. 148

563PGSm

fig. 149

Under no circumstances DIESEL ENGINES If these precautions are not observed

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Under no circumstancesshould conventionalleaded petrol be used

as this would irreparably dam-age the catalyst. if the tank isaccidentally filled with leaded fu-el, even in minute quantity, DO

NOT START THE ENGINE. Do notattempt to dilute the petrol withlead free fuel. Drain the entirefuel circuit and tank.

The car must be refu-elled only with fuel oilfor motor vehicles, in

conformity with European speci-fication EN590. The use of other

products or mixtures may dam-age the engine irreparably re-sulting in invalidation of thewarranty for the damage caused.If another type of fuel is acciden-tally added to the fuel tank donot start the engine. Drain thetank. If the engine has been runeven for an extremely brief peri-

od the supply circuit must bedrained together with the tank.

pthe engine will suffer serious damage.

Fill the fuel tank before it is completelyempty in order to prevent air from gettinginto the circuit.

During cold weather (external tempera-ture below 10C) the additive DIESELMIX should be used especially if the ve-hicle is lying inactive for long periods.This product should be mixed with thediesel fuel in the quantities specified onthe bottle.

EMERGENCY FLAP OPENINGFUEL CAPWARNING

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DEVICE

If the electrical control fails to work it isstill possible to open the flap by pullingthe cord (A-fig. 152) on the right-handside of the luggage compartment.

Access to the cord is gained opening thelid (B).

IMPORTANT The fuel tank is sealedhermetically and pressure may build upinside. Any noise of rushing air when thecap is removed is perfectly normal.

If necessary, replace thefuel filler cap only byanother original one,

otherwise the efficiency of thefuel vapour recovery systemcould be compromised.

The fuel cap is released from inside thecar pushing the button (A-fig. 150)with the engine off.

When refuelling the cap can be hung tothe flap (A-fig. 151) using the hookprovided.

To avoid misplacing it when refuelling,the cap is connected to the filler neckwith a cord.

1051PGSm

fig. 151

565PGSm

fig. 152

A0D0030m

fig. 150

Do not go near the fuelfiller with naked flames

or lit cigarettes: danger of fire. Al-so avoid going too near the fillerwith the face to avoid inhalingharmful vapours.

WARNING

AUTOMATIC FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH

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The car is equipped with a safety switchwhich is triggered in the event of a crashto interrupt the flow of fuel and stoppingthe engine as a consequence. This alsoprevents fuel leaks due to fuel linesbreaking.

If no leaks or damages to electric de-vices (e.g.: headlights) are found and thecar can be restarted, reactivate the fuelcut-off switch. Follow the instructions giv-en below.

If, after an accident, youcan smell petrol or see

that the fuel feed system is leak-ing, do not reset the switches to

avoid the risk of fire.

WARNING

After the crash, remember to turn the ig-nition key to STOP to prevent the bat-tery running down.

RESETTING THE FUEL CUT-OFFSWITCH

To reactivate the automatic fuel cut-offit h b tt (fi 153) d

DOOR UNLOCKING IN CASEOF ACCIDENT

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SWITCH

381PGSm

fig. 153

Anyway, door openingfrom the outside depends

on their conditions after the acci-dent: if a door is distorted it might

be impossible to open it even if itis unlocked. In this case try to openthe other car doors.

WARNING

Before resetting the fuelcut-off switch, carefully

check for any fuel leaks or dam-ages to the car electric devices(e.g.: headlights).

WARNING

switch, press button (fig. 153) underthe driver's seat.

OF ACCIDENT

In case of accident with activation of theinertial switch as a consequence, doorlocks are automatically unlocked to letrescuers reach the passenger compart-ment from the outside.

ENVIRONMENTAL USE OF NON-TOXICMATERIALS

EMISSION REDUCING DEVICES(P t l i )

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PROTECTION

The design and construction of the vehi-cle have not only been developed withthe traditional aspects of performance

and safety in mind but also take into ac-count the increasingly pressing problemstied to protecting the environment.

The choice of materials, techniques andparticular devices are the result of workwhich has made it possible to drasticallyreduce the harmful effects on the environ-ment and guarantee respect for the sever-est international norms.

MATERIALS

None of the components of the vehiclecontain asbestos. The padding and the cli-mate control system do not contain CFCswhich are held to be responsible for thedestruction of the ozone layer.

The colouring agents and the corrosioninhibitors used on the nuts, screws andbolts do not contain cadmium or chromewhich could pollute the atmosphere orwater tables.

(Petrol engines)

Catalysts

The exhaust system is fitted with a sys-tem of catalysts formed of precious metalalloys housed in a stainless steel contain-

er which withstand high operating tem-peratures.

The catalysts convert unburned hydro-carbons, carbon monoxide and nitric ox-ides in the exhaust gas (even in minimalquantity, thanks to the electronic ignitionand injection systems) into non pollutingcompounds.

Lambda sensors EMISSION REDUCING DEVICES(di l i )

WARNING

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The lambda sensors detect the oxygencontent in the exhaust gas.

The signals transmitted by the Lambdasensors are used by the electronic controlunit of the injection-ignition system to ad-just the air-fuel mixture.

Anti-evaporation system(only petrol versions)

As it is impossible, even when the en-gine is switched off, to prevent the forma-tion of fuel vapours, a system has beendevised which traps them in a special car-bon container.

During operation of the engine thesevapours are withdrawn and sent to com-bustion.

(diesel engines)

Oxidising catalytic converter

Converts the polluting substance in theexhaust gases (carbon monoxide, un-burnt hydrocarbons and particulate), thus

reducing the fumes and smell that aretypical of diesel engines.

The catalytic converter consists of astainless steel case that houses a ceramichoneycomb coated with noble metal usedas a catalyst.

Exhaust gas recirculation system(E.G.R.)

This system recycles, i.e. re-uses, avarying percentage of the exhaust gasesdepending on engine operating condi-tions.

It is used, when necessary, to control ni-tric oxides.

Due to the high temper-ature reached while the

catalysts are working, it is advis-able not to park the car over in-flammable material (paper, fueloils, grass, dry leaves, etc.).

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