Consulting The Manual; Abbreviations; Updating - Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Owner's Manual

CONSULTING THE
MANUAL
To facilitate reading and fast consultation, the
topics have been divided into SECTIONS and
CHAPTERS.
The important parts requiring particular attention
are easily identifi able in the sections and
chapters.
N.B.: EXTREME CAUTION
REQUIRED:
failure to comply with the instructions
could cause hazardous situations
involving personal and vehicle safety!
WARNING: warning aimed at preventing
any damage to the vehicle and thus hazards
involving the safety of persons.
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ABBREVIATIONS

Some descriptions and terms with particular
meanings are found in this manual in an
abbreviated form:
A.C. - AIR CONDITIONING
ABS
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - Wheel
locking prevention system during
braking
ASR
- ANTI-SLIP REGULATION - Prevention
of slipping during acceleration
CAN - CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK
DRL - DAY RUNNING LIGHTS
EBD
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE
DISTRIBUTION - Electronically-
controlled brake distributor
ECU
- ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
EPB - ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
– Automatic parking brake
ETD
- EMERGENCY TENSIONING DEVICE
FTP
- FLASH TO PASS – headlight fl ashing
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MSP - MOTOR SCHLEPPMOMENT
REGELUNG – Engine braking torque
adjustment
VDC - Vehicle Dynamics Control
WET
- "Low grip" function.

UPDATING

The high quality level of the vehicle is subject to
constant improvements. Therefore, there may
be differences between this manual and your
vehicle.
All specifi cations and illustrations contained in
this manual refer to those resulting as of the
printing date.