Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 Owner's Manual page 21

fig. 14
ENGINE STARTING
See paragraph "Engine starting" in sec-
tion "Correct use of the car".
START/STOP BUTTON
fig. 14
Button START/STOP, set on the
dashboard, controls car electric systems
and engine starting/stopping.
Button START/STOP is fitted with
knurled ring and led. When the led and
the instrument panel are on, the engine
can be started.
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TURNING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL ON
Proceed as follows:
❒ fit the electronic key into the ignition
device;
❒ if the electronic key is fitted yet, press
button START/STOP without
A0G0028m pressing the clutch or brake pedal.
To safeguard the battery, when leaving
the car with the instrument panel on,
electric and electronic devices will be de-
activated after approx. 1 hour.
IMPORTANT Fit the electronic key in-
to the ignition device completely until
it locks into place.
IMPORTANT If when fitting the elec-
tronic key into the ignition device the in-
strument panel stays off, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT If when fitting the elec-
tronic key into the ignition device, sym-
Y
bol is displayed (on certain versions
together with a message) check
whether the electronic key is the prop-
er one and then try to refit it into the
ignition device. If the problem persists
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
TURNING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL OFF
With the engine off and brake and clutch
pedal released, press button START/
STOP or take the electronic key out
of the ignition device.
Few seconds after the instrument pan-
el will gradually turn off.
IMPORTANT If when removing the
electronic key from the ignition device
the instrument panel stays on, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.